Who are Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State game announcers today on ESPN2? All you need to know about Week 9 game’s coverage team
A Week 9 Conference USA matchup will see the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lock horns with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Wednesday at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN2.
After starting the season with three straight losses, the Gamecocks have found their footing in the last three games, landing blowout wins against Southern Miss, Kennesaw State and New Mexico State. Meanwhile, the Blue Raiders edged out Kennesaw State 14-5 last week.
Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State football game announcers today
Fans watching the game on ESPN2 will get to listen to Clay Matvick as the play-by-play announcer and his partner Steve Addazio, serving as the color analyst.
Meanwhile, those listening to the game on the Gamecock Sports Network will see Mike Parris and longtime analyst Ray Hammett behind the mic.
What time is Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State game today?
The kickoff for the Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. Here are the full game details:
- Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM CT
- Location: Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium | Jacksonville, Ala.
- TV: ESPN 2
Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State game preview
Middle Tennessee has faced a challenging season so far, holding a 2-5 overall record and 1-2 in conference play. The Blue Raiders started strong with a 32-25 win over Tennessee Tech but have since struggled, facing tough opponents like Ole Miss, Western Kentucky and Duke. Their last week's victory against Kennesaw State should give them momentum heading into this game.
Starting quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,760 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions this season. Omari Kelly leads the team's receivers, racking up 651 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
On the other hand, Jacksonville State has had an impressive turnaround after starting the season with three losses. The Gamecocks have won three straight since, boasting a 3-3 record (2-0 in Conference USA play). Their latest win was a dominant 54-13 victory over New Mexico State on Oct. 10.
Dual threat quarterback Tyler Huff has been instrumental, passing for 1,269 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions while also leading the team in rushing with 503 yards.
Running back Tre Stewart has amassed 472 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns this season, making him a crucial weapon for the Gamecocks.
The Gamecocks come into game as heavy favorites (-20.5 points), as per odds.