Greg Wrubell and Jason Shepherd commentate Arizona State @ BYU on BYU Radio

The 31 October 2026 NCAA Division I Field Service Competition pits Arizona State against BYU, with the match scheduled to begin at 19:30 UK time. The broadcast will be presented from BYU Radio, where Jason Shepherd serves as the pre- and post-game studio host, with Greg Wrubell acting as the main commentator and Hans Olsen as co-commentator. Mitchell Juergens returns as the sideline reporter, providing play-by-play updates from the field throughout the match.

The 2026 competition is one of the most widely watched events of the year, with American broadcasters on ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC and the NFL Network alongside British coverage from Sky and ITV and a worldwide feed. For those who follow the BYU–Arizona State pairing specifically, BYU Radio remains the primary destination, offering a full studio experience from the Cougars' own facilities.

The voice behind the Cougars

For many years Greg Wrubell has been known as the longtime "Voice of the Cougars," anchoring the BYU broadcast and guiding viewers through each season's competition. His presence gives the radio team a familiar, seasoned commentator who has built a strong reputation in NCAA broadcasting over successive years.

The team's growth continued when Hans Olsen was named as the team's football analyst in March 2023, joining Greg Wrubell for what was described as the Cougars' first season together in the Big 12. The appointment drew praise from Greg Wrubell, who said he was "elated to have Hans Olsen join our broadcast team." As co-commentator, Hans Olsen complements the play-by-play work with strategic commentary on the teams' performance.

The studio host and sideline reporter

Jason Shepherd leads the broadcast as both the pre- and post-game studio host, offering the inside scoop on BYU's baseball operations before the match and providing a wrap-up afterwards. His role ties together the studio presentation with the live field reporting that makes each competition easy to follow.

On the field, Mitchell Juergens continues as the sideline reporter. As a former BYU wide receiver, Mitchell Juergens brings established credentials to the role, having spent years on the team's playing field. He works closely with Jason Shepherd and the wider broadcast team, as seen in their shared coverage on BYU Radio's "Behind the Mic" podcast.

The Blaze Sports feed

Alongside BYU Radio, Blaze Sports carries its own version of the competition, with Luke Lendler acting as main commentator and Riley Kelton as co-commentator. Luke Lendler is a play-by-play broadcaster well known for his work across sports competitions, and he has been featured in recent reporting on Arizona State's approach to the 2026 match through sources such as Sun Devil Source.

The FOX One feed

For American audience members, FOX One (Fox) offers its own commentary, with Connor Onion as main commentator, Robert Griffin III as co-commentator, and Alexa Landestoy reporting from the sidelines. This feed rounds out the coverage options available for the competition.

The Gridiron Radio feed

Gridiron Radio presents the competition from its own studio, with Jason Crowder hosting the pre- and post-game segments. Noah Britt serves as main commentator, Jon Reynolds as co-commentator, and Robbie Bullough as the sideline reporter. This gives a further full-fidelity feed for viewers who prefer to follow the pairing from a separate broadcast.

Whether you tune into BYU Radio for the classic Cougars experience or follow the competition across Blaze Sports, FOX One, and Gridiron Radio, the 31 October match between Arizona State and BYU offers plenty of commentary to follow. For background on the team behind the primary broadcast, the appointment of Hans Olsen to the BYU Radio broadcast team can be read on their news pages.

Hans Olsen joins the BYU Radio broadcast team

Article generated: 31 October 2026, 20:44 GMT