ESPN+ calls the Columbia vs Marist showdown, with Geoff Brault on play-by-play

The sixth game of the 2026 NCAA Division I College Football Competition lands on 10 October 2026, when Columbia (Ohio) invites Marist to Tenney Stadium for a classic Red Foxes vs Columbia showdown. The call is being handled by ESPN Unlimited, and the three-man team in charge is Geoff Brault on play-by-play, Steve Eggink as analyst, and William Rosen on the sideline.

Kickoff is set for 12:00 pm Eastern, which is 00:00 on 10 October in UK time. For those tuning in from across the pond, ESPN+ is the American channel carrying the action, so American and British viewers alike should look to the ESPN feed to catch the full play-by-play as it unfolds.

Who is calling the match

Geoff Brault has the play-by-play call, meaning he will be narrating the action as it happens. He is no stranger to the colour-commentator circuit, having worked alongside play-by-play and analyst colleagues for years. In fact, a piece on the Center Field site earlier this year quoted Geoff Brault praising a teammate, underscoring how comfortable the pair have become working shoulder to shoulder on the air.

Steve Eggink takes the analyst role, and he has clearly built on his career as a colour commentator since first taking up the mantle. He is remembered for still wearing the Marist Red, a nod to the side he is helping to represent here. Geoff Brault has said there is little in the commentator's job that Steve Eggink has not experienced at one time or another, a testament to how thoroughly he has honed his skills.

William Rosen rounds out the trio on the sideline, keeping an eye on the finer details that keep the play-by-play and analyst in step. Together, the three make for a familiar and well-rehearsed team for this classic showdown between two of the most respected names in the competition.

Where to watch

The match is being broadcast through ESPN+, so that is where you will want to be. In-game updates are also expected to come through on X, with Marist posting via @Marist_FBall. For a full account of the matchup and its background, you can read the full story on the ICDb site via the link above.

Article generated: 10 October 2026, 00:01 GMT