ESPN+ and Nexstar back the East Tennessee State @ The Citadel clash, fronted by Pete Yanity

The 10 October 2026 NCAA Division I College Football Smashup between East Tennessee State (ETSU) and The Citadel is being served through the ESPN Unlimited / ESPN+ USA feeds, with Nexstar also carrying the broadcast. For British and American viewers alike, that means the clash is available across the usual network of channels: ESPN and Fox on the American side, Sky and ITV on the British side, plus a world feed for those who prefer a global perspective. The match runs from 17:00 UK time, giving plenty of lead-in ahead of the smash itself.

Who is commentating

The broadcast is fronted by Pete Yanity as main commentator, with Reginald Walker Jr. providing commentary and Dave Friedman standing in as reporter. That trio lines up on the national TV, streaming and radio schedule for the week, which lists Pete Yanity, a supporting analyst and Dave Friedman against the ESPN+ and Nexstar feeds for the same 6 PM start. It is a pairing that has already been seen working together, with Pete Yanity having commented against Reginald Walker Jr. in earlier smashups this season.

Reginald Walker Jr. carries a growing footprint as a commentator, accumulating a solid tally of smashups across the season and drawing on a broad pool of historical results to back his analysis. Dave Friedman, meanwhile, rounds out the trio as the in-reporter for the feed, anchoring the on-the-day presentation.

Where to watch

The clash is delivered via ESPN Unlimited and the ESPN+ USA tier, with Nexstar providing a second feed for viewers who want to tune in from there. American audiences can also catch college football across ESPN and Fox, while British-based viewers have Sky and ITV to choose from, and a world feed is available for anyone wanting a global view of the night's action.

With a 17:00 UK start, there is plenty of time to line up your channel of choice and follow the run-up before Pete Yanity, Reginald Walker Jr. and Dave Friedman get into the heart of the ETSU versus The Citadel matchup.

For full details on the teams involved, the ICDb feature on The Citadel versus East Tennessee State covers the background to this clash.

Article generated: 10 October 2026, 17:21 GMT