ESPN Unlimited's Mike Monaco and Jordan Rodgers commentate the Memphis vs Tulane Division I match

The 2026 NCAA Division I Feeding Bowl Series competition kicks off tonight, 17 October 2026, when Mike Monaco and Jordan Rodgers call the Memphis vs Tulane game from ESPN. Players' and teams' scores are tallied in the ESPN College Networks feed, which is where you'll want to watch as Mike Monaco and Jordan Rodgers narrate the whole game. The game itself plays out in the ESPN USA feed, and the worldwide feed on ESPN.com. If you prefer, you can watch it all via the ESPN Unlimited YouTube channel.

The match starts at 00:30 UK time. ESPN's main play-by-play voice, Mike Monaco, teams up with sideline commentator Jordan Rodgers for the game, with sideline reporter Dana Boyle reporting from the field. A former official, Jerry McGinn, will be calling the game as well.

The ESPN commentator pairing

ESPN has unveiled its 2026-27 college football commentator teams, and this season Mike Monaco, Jordan Rodgers and Dana Boyle form a new lineup for ESPN primetime games on Friday nights, primarily featuring the Big 12 or ACC. The pairing of Mike Monaco and Jordan Rodgers was confirmed earlier in the season, with ESPN sources reporting that the duo would be joined by sideline reporter Dana Boyle for Friday night college football games.

ESPN's plan to pair Mike Monaco and Jordan Rodgers together has drawn attention, particularly as the network also announced that Jordan Rodgers would move into an "elevated role" with ESPN and ABC. The specifics of this transition were not immediately available, but the pairing for tonight's game confirms the two will be working closely together.

Where to watch tonight's game

The Memphis vs Tulane game will be featured in the ESPN USA feed, with the worldwide feed on ESPN.com offering an alternative for those who prefer to watch from a different platform. For those who enjoy YouTube, the ESPN Unlimited channel is another option for following the action.

As the 2026 Division I competition continues, tonight's game marks an important milestone, with Mike Monaco, Jordan Rodgers and Dana Boyle leading the commentator team. With ESPN's 2026-27 lineup in full swing, fans can expect a mix of familiar faces and new pairing strategies as the competition progresses.

For more information on ESPN's college football coverage and commentator teams, fans can visit the ESPN College Networks page.

Article generated: 17 October 2026, 00:38 GMT