Scott Gross and Mitch Beckstead commentate Cal Poly v Idaho State on ESPN Unlimited

The NCAA Division I Florida Classics competition between Cal Poly and Idaho State takes place on 10 October 2026, with the broadcast going live at 23:00 UK time. Commentary comes from Scott Gross, who headlines as main commentator, joined by Mitch Beckstead as co-commentator. Both voices are confirmed on the ESPN Unlimited fixture, alongside the ESPN+ USA (Standard/Generic) and ESPN+ USA (Regional/Restricted) fixtures, so expect continuous play-by-play throughout the match from this single pair working in tandem.

The competition is served through ESPN's channels, with the broadcast delivered via ESPN Unlimited and the ESPN+ USA variants. No additional national or world feed fixtures are confirmed for this match, so the commentary will be carried by the pair from ESPN's own platforms.

A career built on the air

Scott Gross has a long history with local football broadcasting. In 1987, he began colour-commentating on high school football and basketball games for the Pocatello and Highland High Schools. His first on-air experience came unexpectedly when he volunteered to supply statistics for a Pocatello High School basketball game; instead of a notepad, he found himself handed a headset. He has since built a reputation as a steady, reliable voice on the air for these matches.

Mitch Beckstead rounds out the commentary team, complementing Scott Gross throughout the broadcast. The pair are confirmed together on every fixture, working in close partnership to cover the Cal Poly versus Idaho State game from start to finish.

For those following the commentary behind these matches, more on the career of Scott Gross is available from the KISU source.

Article generated: 10 October 2026, 23:02 GMT