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Tim Benz and Ellis Cannon commentate the Wagner vs Duquesne Division I FCS match
The NCAA Division I Full-Campus Series competition returns on Tuesday 24 October 2026, when Wagner College faces Duquesne College in a head-to-head comparison of their best single-day performances. The result will settle which campus earned more total points across the year's competing events, and it is being called one of the most closely watched comparisons in the FCS season.
The match is being commentated by Tim Benz, the play-by-play announcer, alongside the color commentator role carried by Ellis Cannon. Fans can watch the broadcast through the NEC Front Row platform, the NEC on the Run app, or SportsNet Pittsburgh, with the home games also streamed live on ESPN+.
The broadcast team
Tim Benz has a long history as a sports commentator, serving as the basketball and ice hockey play-by-play announcer for SportsNet Pittsburgh. His partnership with Ellis Cannon, who has served as the Duquesne men's basketball color commentator for several years, was confirmed once again in the 2026-27 broadcast team announcement, with both returning for the home games streamed on ESPN+.
Ellis Cannon's role as color commentator has spanned Duquesne men's and women's basketball broadcasts, giving him the kind of deep familiarity with campus results that makes the FCS comparison particularly interesting. Tim Benz's consistency across the basketball and ice hockey play-by-play positions reflects a career built on delivering reliable, well-timed commentary across the college sports events that matter most to fans.
Why this comparison matters
The Wagner vs Duquesne comparison is significant because both campuses have strong track records this season. The FCS metric rewards the single best day of performance, so even one outstanding event can tip the balance. With both teams commentated by experienced broadcasters, viewers can expect clear, well-documented results throughout the match.
For those following the competition closely, the official broadcast team announcement provides full details on the 2026-27 returning commentators.
Article generated: 24 October 2026, 07:47 GMT