How to Watch UC Davis vs Mercer: Stream College Football Live, TV Channel

With both schools coming off FCS Playoff appearances, UC Davis and Mercer will battle in the FCS Kickoff Classic to start the 2025 campaign.

No. 7 UC Davis faces off against No. 11 Mercer in the 2025 FCS Kickoff Classic on Saturday night in primetime on ESPN. This kickoff to the FCS season will take place at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. On top hosting the FCS Kickoff since 2017, this venue also is the host of the annual Salute to Veterans Bowl, as well as hosting the Alabama State Hornets. Mercer will have its first true home game next week in Macon, Ga. against Presbyterian. UC Davis won’t get back home until the third week of September when the Aggies take on Southern Utah. UC Davis has a tough opening schedule with three road games, including a marquee matchup against Washington in Seattle.

How to Watch UC Davis vs Mercer Today

Game Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

Location: Cramton Bowl – Montgomery, AL

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UC Davis is coming off a great 11-3 campaign in 2024, going 6-1 in conference play. After dropping their opener last year against Cal, the Aggies would nine games in a row and only lose one more game in the regular season which was by two points against No. 2 Montana State. UC Davis earned a buy in the first round of the FCS playoffs, and beat No. 12 Illinois State 42-10 in the second round. The Aggies would go on to lose in the Quarterfinal against No. 4 South Dakota 35-21. UC Davis will only be a slight favorite here tonight though at this neutral site, with a -4.5 in its favor.

That is because Mercer is coming off the same 11-3 record and a 7-1 conference record last season. The Bears won their first six games of the season. The season culminated in a trip to the FCS Playoffs, with Mercer winning their first matchup against No. 10 Rhode Island 17-10. The Bears’ run would end though, in the next round where they dropped to the eventual champions in North Dakota State in a 31-7 final.

What Time Is the College Football Game Between UC Davis and Mercer?

The UC Davis vs Mercer game will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great college football action.

What Channel Is the UC Davis vs Mercer Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into ESPN to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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