Jim Brooks and Joe Cervi commentate the New Mexico Highlands NCAA Division II match from Colorado State University Pueblo

The NCAA Division II match on 17 October 2026 will be commentated by Jim Brooks, the Voice of the ThunderWolves, with Joe Cervi in the role of colour analyst. The pair return for their 11th season together, continuing a partnership with the Colorado State University Pueblo that has become a fixture of American football broadcasting. The match is staged at New Mexico Highlands, with the home advantage located at Colorado State University Pueblo.

The broadcast runs on the RMAC Network and Ryz Sports Network. Listeners can tune in from 22:00 UK time, when the action gets underway.

Who is commentating

Jim Brooks takes the play-by-play microphone once again, bringing all the action to the airwaves. Having fronted CSU Pueblo's football and basketball broadcasts season after season, he is well placed to guide viewers through the mechanics of the match. His partnership with the ThunderWolves has become a long-standing feature of the sport's radio coverage.

Joe Cervi joins as the colour analyst, providing his own reading of the field. He has a background as a former sports editor of The Pueblo Chieftain, and his expertise carries through into the role he now occupies for 11 consecutive seasons alongside Jim Brooks.

Where to watch

The match is carried live on the RMAC Network and Ryz Sports Network, giving fans a first-class listening experience throughout. This follows the same approach used across CSU Pueblo's home and road games, where the action is broadcast over dedicated radio stations.

For background on the ThunderWolves partnership between Colorado State University Pueblo and iHeartMedia, see the announcement confirming Jim Brooks and Joe Cervi returning for their 11th season together.

Article generated: 15 October 2026, 22:01 GMT