Watch James Hadnot's commentary from HBCU Go

The NCAA Division I FCS match between Alcorn State and Pairie View A&M takes place on 17 October 2026, with UK viewers tuning in at 20:00. The broadcast is delivered through HBCU Go, the platform that has become a familiar fixture for American football commentary in recent seasons.

The voice behind the mic

The main commentator is James Hadnot, whose career traces back to his time as a running-back player for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. In his first two years at Texas Tech he played tight end, serving as a capable pass-catcher and solid blocker. That history of playing on the field gives his commentary an unusual depth, as he has seen college football both as a participant and now as an analyst.

As HBCU Go's lead play-by-play announcer, Hadnot carries lessons from the late Charlie Neal into a job that links his broadcasting career to his family's HBCU background. Charlie Neal, the longtime voice of HBCU sports, spent 23 years at BET before passing the baton. Hadnot's own broadcasting roots run through the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and he has worked across several venues since, building a reputation as a thoughtful commentator on American football.

Where to watch

The match is available on HBCU Go, offering UK viewers a clear window into the Alcorn State versus Prairie View A&M matchup. For background on the broadcaster and his connection to the HBCU legacy, fans can read more about James Hadnot on Wikipedia.

Article generated: 15 October 2026, 20:07 GMT