Cal Poly vs San Jose State: where to watch, commentary team and TV details for MW+ and NBC Sports Bay Area
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Cal Poly visit San Jose State in a late-night NCAAF matchup on Sunday, 13 September 2026, with coverage listed on Mountain West+ and NBC Sports Bay Area. The broadcast team is Neal Ruhl on commentary, with James Jones alongside him and Lindsey Pallares reporting from the sideline.[1][3][5]
The game is set for CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, where the Spartans are aiming to protect home field against a Cal Poly side that arrives with momentum.[3][8][13] ESPN’s live game listing shows San Jose State entering at 1-1 and Cal Poly at 2-0, while the matchup page also reflects the Spartans as a significant favourite.[1]
For viewers in the UK, the key detail is the 02:00 UK time kick-off, making this one of the earlier Sunday-morning college football windows for British audiences. In the US, the main channel listed is MW+, with NBC Sports Bay Area also carrying the game, which gives fans a regional TV option alongside the conference’s streaming platform.[1][3][5][7]
Neal Ruhl is a familiar voice for college football viewers, particularly around Mountain West and West Coast coverage, where broadcasters often value a strong play-by-play rhythm and clear game-context storytelling. James Jones, a former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers, brings the analyst’s perspective to the booth, combining professional playing experience with a reputation as a thoughtful TV presence. Lindsey Pallares, meanwhile, adds sideline reporting experience and local insight to the production, helping bridge live action with team news and atmosphere.
San Jose State’s recent history against Cal Poly adds another layer to the broadcast. According to the Mercury News, the Spartans lead the series 2-0, with a 59-3 win in the most recent meeting in 2023 and a 34-13 victory in the first matchup in 2017.[8] That background suggests a game with both a competitive edge and historical context, especially as Cal Poly look to test themselves against FBS opposition on the road.[3][8]
From a production perspective, the package should suit viewers who like a traditional college football presentation: a live play-by-play announcer, an ex-player analyst, and a reporter tracking injuries, substitutions and coaching reactions from the sideline. For fans wanting more on the Spartans’ programme, the official San Jose State football schedule provides the team’s season context and confirms the CEFCU Stadium setting for the game.[13]
Where to watch: MW+ and NBC Sports Bay Area are the listed outlets, with ESPN, Fox and CBS not identified as the primary broadcasters for this contest in the available listings.[1][3][5][7]
For more on the conference platform, see Mountain West.
Article generated: 13 September 2026, 02:02 GMT