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Valparaiso visits Indiana State in NCAA Division I FCS action on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with the game available in the USA on ESPN Unlimited / ESPN+. The broadcast team listed for the stream is Brian Jennings on play-by-play and Austin Osborn as analyst, making this the channel to watch for fans in both the US and UK who can access the stream via the relevant ESPN service in their region.[8][5][2][7]
The matchup kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Indiana, which corresponds to 6:00 p.m. UK time.[5][1][15] Indiana State’s official preview confirms the game will be carried live on ESPN+ and also on radio via 105.5 The Legend, while Valparaiso’s schedule page likewise lists the contest on ESPN+.[5][20]
This is a useful mid-afternoon FCS window for viewers, with ESPN providing the primary live stream rather than a national broadcast on an American network such as ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC or NFL Network. For British viewers, the game is not listed on a Sky or ITV platform in the available information, so the practical viewing route is the ESPN digital service.[5][8][7]
Brian Jennings and Austin Osborn are the names to know for the ESPN+ production. Jennings is assigned the play-by-play role, which means he will carry the tempo of the game and describe the action as it unfolds, while Osborn provides analysis and tactical context from the booth.[8] That pairing should appeal to viewers who prefer a more detailed FCS broadcast, where commentators often have room to explain matchups, roster development and in-game adjustments.
On the field, this is the 34th all-time meeting between the schools, with Valparaiso leading the series 20-12-1 according to Indiana State’s preview.[5] The Sycamores have won the last five meetings, and the schools have not faced each other since 1968, which adds an unusual historical angle to a non-conference game that would otherwise pass under the radar.[5]
Indiana State enters at 1-2, while Valparaiso comes in at 1-1 in the ESPN listing and 1-1 in the school preview, although some third-party match listings vary on pre-game records and should be treated cautiously.[1][5][8] The game is taking place at Memorial Stadium, which Indiana State lists with a capacity of 12,764, giving the matchup a compact, traditional FCS setting rather than a major national-stage venue.[5]
For viewers searching specifically for the commentary team, the headline is straightforward: Brian Jennings and Austin Osborn are on ESPN+ for Valparaiso at Indiana State.[8] If you are in the UK, the start time is 6:00 p.m., and the best live option remains the ESPN stream tied to the fixture.[5][7]
More information on the competition can be found through the NCAA FCS football page.
Article generated: 19 September 2026, 18:06 GMT