Bethune-Cookman: Charles Bishop and Charles Porter take the mic at Mississippi Valley State

The NCAA Division I FCS match between Bethune-Cookman and Mississippi Valley State is scheduled for Friday 17 October 2026, with UK viewers tuning in at 20:00. Broadcasting from the field this time is Charles Bishop, the lead commentator, backed by co-commentator Charles Porter. The whole thing is being fed live through SWAC TV, the channel that has become a staple for American football match coverage.

Charles Bishop heads the commentary

As lead commentator, Charles Bishop brings a long-running thread of coverage to the match. He has worked across several broadcast platforms over the years, from television production duties in Halifax-based work to appearances tied to football match coverage on FOX. That kind of cross-platform history gives him the sort of familiarity with the game that lets him read a match quickly and put it into plain terms for viewers following along.

He is not a newcomer to match commentary either, and fans of earlier broadcasts will recognise the style he brings. His partnership with Charles Porter on this one has been built up across previous seasons, which is why the pairing continues to be relied on for the heavier matches.

Charles Porter rounds out the team

Co-commentator Charles Porter rounds out the commentary team, and he carries his own reputation as one of the more established voices in match coverage. He has long been associated with steady, well-timed reads of the game, and that role fits well alongside Charles Bishop as the match develops.

Both commentators are settled in ahead of Friday's opening, which is where the bulk of the action is expected to land. Their combined experience from earlier matches should mean a smooth broadcast from the SWAC TV feed.

For those tracking the full competition, the official list of matches and their details is worth checking through ahead of kickoff.

NCAA Division I FCS competition details

Article generated: 15 October 2026, 20:16 GMT