ESPN and Compass Media call the Texas @ Oklahoma game on 10 October 2026

The 2026 NCAA Division I FBS matchup between Texas and O Oklahoma lands tonight, 10 October 2026, with a UK start time of 20:30. The game will be called by two broadcast teams from two very different networks, giving viewers the chance to watch the same field competition through two distinct lenses. ESPN's ABC/ESPN feed and the Compass Media channel will both be on the air, meaning the action is available across American sports TV and a second production entirely its own.

On the ESPN side, the No. 2 broadcast team returns once more, while Compass Media brings its own established lineup to bear on the same pair of teams. Whether you prefer the polished, long-established ESPN rhythm or the more independent Compass Media format, tonight's Texas @ Oklahoma game is covered by both.

The ESPN broadcast

ESPN's Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy return as the No. 2 broadcast team, and they now work alongside a new face. For the 2026 season, the pair are joined by reporter Katie George, who replaces Molly McGrath and moves the team into a fresh configuration for tonight's game.

Sean McDonough is one of the sport's most accomplished broadcasters of his generation. He returns to his regular ABC/ESPN rotation for the seventh straight year, and across the commentator roster he has built up a substantial career calling games for ESPN and ABC. Greg McElroy, one of the sport's leading analysts, likewise has a long history on the network, with studio experience across ESPN and the SEC Network alongside his regular presence on College Football Live and the College Football Playoff Top 25.

Katie George rounds out the team as a versatile reporter. She is recognised as the 2026 Sports Emmy winner for Outstanding Sports Personality – Emerging On-Air Talent, and she has covered multiple sports across the network. Her addition this year is a notable change to a lineup that had run on the same three-person configuration for several seasons.

The Compass Media broadcast

On the other side of the field, Compass Media takes up the game with its own production. The channel's show is presented by Tim Cates, who brings more than 27 years of experience in radio to the booth. Tim Cates has worked primarily with KLAC AM 570 in Los Angeles and the Fox Sports Radio Network, and has covered major sporting events on the road, including the NBA Finals, World Series, Super Bowls and NCAA Men's Final Fours.

Before settling into sports talk radio, Tim Cates built his career as an intern in July of 1997 on AM 1150, graduating from UCLA in 2000 before joining XTRA where he worked as a reporter and weekend anchor covering Super Bowls, NCAA Final Fours and MLB events. He also served as Executive Producer on the nationally syndicated Tony Bruno Show, and hosts the "Dodgers on Deck" pre-game show.

The main commentator for Compass Media is Bill Jones, who appears in the 2026 college football lineup alongside Tim Cates and the channel's co-commentator Tiki Barber. Together they bring a self-contained production to the Texas @ Oklahoma game, distinct from the ESPN feed running in parallel.

Where to watch

The Texas @ Oklahoma game airs tonight on 10 October 2026 at 20:30 UK time. ESPN's broadcast runs through the ABC (usa) feed and ESPN Unlimited, while the Compass Media production is available on the Compass Media channel. Both will be calling the same pair of teams, so you can compare how two very different networks cover the same competition.

For background on the 2026 college football announcer lineup, including the full roster of ESPN's broadcast teams, you can read the announcement at ESPN unveils 2026 College Football announcer lineup.

Article generated: 10 October 2026, 20:31 GMT