Watch Matt Richert and Scott Hermo commentate Utah Tech vs Portland State

The 2026 NCAA Division I Football Competition comes to a head this Saturday, 10 October 2026, when Utah Tech faces off Portland State in the fourth game of the season. Fans can tune in from 21:00 UK time as the Portland State Vikings take on the road for a home game, with their broadcast carried live across multiple platforms.

The team's TV announcers are back on ESPN+ duty this season, with Matt Richert calling play-by-play, Scott Hermo handling analyst roles, and Grace Peterson manning the sideline. This is the same trio named for the 2026 Portland State Vikings football team on Wikipedia, and it is one that has been in regular rotation together for years.

In fact, Matt Richert and Scott Hermo have been broadcasting together since at least Week 2 of the Oregon high school football season, when they were recorded as the pair of broadcasters for that week's live audio and video links. That partnership has since grown into their full-time roles calling the Portland State Vikings football program.

Background on the announcers

Matt Richert was brought in as the new play-by-play voice of Portland State's football and basketball operations, replacing Tom Hewitt, who retired after 20 seasons calling PSU play-by-play. A resident of Hillsboro, Matt Richert had spent the eight seasons prior working Pacific University's play-by-play voice for football and men's and women's basketball before taking over at Portland State.

Scott Hermo and Grace Peterson round out the team, with the former as analyst and the latter bringing the sideline perspective. All three are confirmed on the 2026 Portland State Vikings football team Wikipedia page as the ESPN+ announcers for this year's season.

Where to watch

The broadcast will be carried on ESPN Unlimited / ESPN+ USA, with geo and regional (R) availability, alongside Rose City SportsNet. A note from the Portland State program confirms the team will be simulcasting their Portland State football broadcasts on Rose City SportsNet, so Portland-area sports fans can follow along as the Vikings head out for their home games.

The Portland State Vikings football team, along with their full ESPN+ roster, is documented on the 2026 Portland State Vikings football team Wikipedia page. Head in ahead of Saturday's 21:00 UK start and catch the Portland State vs Utah Tech matchup.

Article generated: 10 October 2026, 09:01 GMT