**Scott Gross** to Call San Diego vs Idaho State on **ESPN+** as FCS Clash Lands in Pocatello
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San Diego’s trip to Idaho State in the NCAA Division I FCS will be shown in the United States on ESPN+ and ESPN Unlimited, with Scott Gross on commentary and Mitch Beckstead alongside him as co-commentator. The game is scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026, with the listed kickoff set for 3 p.m. PT at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello, Idaho, which corresponds to 23:00 UK time. [1][9][11]
Idaho State enters the matchup ranked No. 24 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and carrying a 2-0 record, while San Diego arrives at 0-1 after opening its Pioneer Football League campaign. The matchup listing from San Diego’s athletics site confirms the broadcast on ESPN+ and identifies Gross on the call, while the official game page from the NCAA also places the contest on 12 September. [1][2]
The viewing setup should be straightforward for fans in both the United States and the United Kingdom: the game is part of the ESPN streaming package in the US, and no Sky, ITV or British linear channel is listed for this fixture. For UK viewers, that generally means accessing the stream through ESPN’s digital platform rather than a domestic television broadcast. [1][9][11]
Scott Gross is a familiar voice on college football broadcasts, and pairing him with Mitch Beckstead gives ESPN’s FCS coverage the kind of regional insight that often shapes lower-division telecasts. Beckstead’s role as co-commentator suggests a broadcast focused on game flow, team tendencies and local context, while Gross handles the primary play-by-play duties. [1]
The setting also adds interest. ICCU Dome, still widely known by many fans as Holt Arena, is one of the more distinctive venues in the FCS and gives Idaho State a true home-field edge in an indoor atmosphere. Idaho State’s program page confirms the game is part of its 2026 schedule, and the home date at Pocatello is central to the Bengals’ early-season push. [19][20]
San Diego’s official preview frames the contest as an important road test against a ranked opponent, while Idaho State’s strong opening suggests the Bengals will be expected to control proceedings. ESPN’s match listing also shows the game in its live-stream inventory, underlining how FCS coverage continues to live primarily on streaming platforms rather than traditional television. [1][9][11]
For fans tracking the broader college football landscape, this is exactly the kind of cross-conference FCS game that can shape playoff perceptions later in the season. Idaho State’s ranking, the Pioneer Football League versus Big Sky matchup, and the presence of a dedicated ESPN production crew all make this more than a routine September fixture. [1][19]
More information on the competition can be found through the NCAA.
Article generated: 12 September 2026, 11:02 GMT