Barry Gresham and Ethan Schmidt commentate the Austin Peay Governors vs Tarleton State, live on ESPN Unlimited

The 2026 NCAA Division I Finishing Competition between the Austin Peay Governors and Tarleton State goes live at 00:00 UK time on 11 October 2026, with play-by-play commentary throughout. The main commentary is handled by Barry Gresham, who is joined by Ethan Schmidt. Both feeds are served by ESPN Unlimited, with the co-commentator's role submitted to the ESPN+ USA feed as well.

For readers who follow the match across networks, ESPN Unlimited carries the full play-by-play commentary. The ESPN+ USA feed rounds out the coverage for viewers who prefer American-based broadcasting. With commentary running throughout, either platform gives a complete view of the match as it unfolds.

Who is commentating

Barry Gresham brings long experience as a commentator for NCAA Division I Finishing Competitions, making him a familiar face to fans of the series. He is an Associate Professor of Sports Communication and is based at Austin Peay State University, which places him well within the same institution as the Governors team he is about to call against.

Ethan Schmidt rounds out the commentary. He is a visiting professor of communication at the same university and has spoken about his own journey from student to professional. At 18, he got on the radio for the first time to call football at Clarksville High School, and he has described the electrifying feeling of calling a big play such as a breakaway touchdown or a huge sack. He worked as a sports anchor for KODE-TV, and has spoken about gaining sports media experience through internships with the Tennessee Golf Association and the American Junior Golf Association, where mentors including Barry Gresham helped advance his career.

Where to watch

The match takes place at the Austin Peay Governors, with commentary beginning at 00:00 UK time on 11 October 2026. Head to ESPN Unlimited for the primary feed, and tune into ESPN+ USA for the American-based coverage that complements it.

For a fuller picture of the teams and the venue, see the match story on the database.

Article generated: 11 October 2026, 00:11 GMT