More live sports are coming to Facebook

Facebook is going back to college.

The company will broadcast 15 college football games exclusively on the social network this fall, as part of its new original video push.

The first games are Sept. 2 with Miami Ohio at Marshall and UC Davis at San Diego State. The rest of the schedule includes nine Conference USA games and six Mountain West games, and concludes on Nov. 25.

The exclusive broadcasts are the latest in Facebook's effort to bolster its original content, competing with the likes of Twitter, Amazon, and traditional TV networks. Earlier this month, Facebook announced Watch, a new premium video platform. Watch will feature original shows from dozens of publishers. These college games, produced by Stadium, also can be found in Watch and via Stadium's new Facebook Page dedicated to college football. Read more...

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