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James Hadnot will be the main commentator for Tennessee State at Florida A&M on HBCU Go, with Tolly Carr on co-commentary and Lawrencia Moten reporting from the sidelines. The NCAA Division I FCS matchup is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September 2026, with kick-off listed at 7:00pm EDT in Tallahassee, which is 00:00 UK time the following morning.
The game is being shown exclusively on HBCU Go, rather than a major American broadcast network such as ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC or NFL Network, and there is no indication in the available listings that Sky, ITV or a world feed is carrying the fixture. Tennessee State’s own game information confirms the broadcast platform and notes that the Tigers’ trip to Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium is part of a renewed series between two of the most recognisable names in HBCU football.HBCU Go
This is the 56th meeting between the schools, a rivalry that dates back to 1944, and it is also the first game in a scheduled two-match series that will continue in 2027, when Tennessee State hosts the return fixture. Tennessee State enters the contest at 0-3, while Florida A&M is 1-2, making the Rattlers the team with the better early-season record and, according to ESPN’s matchup listing, the slight favourite on the day.
For viewers, the key detail is simple: HBCU Go is the place to watch. Florida A&M’s own schedule also lists the game on HBCU Go and gives the same evening start time, reinforcing that this is an exclusive streaming broadcast rather than a television cross-over event on one of the larger US sports channels.
The commentary team adds another layer of familiarity for fans following HBCU football. Tolly Carr is well known in college sports media for his work covering HBCU athletics and for his long-running presence around the broader football conversation, while Lawrencia Moten has built a profile through sideline reporting and event coverage across college sport. Their involvement should suit a matchup that carries both historical weight and conference-adjacent intrigue.
James Hadnot will have the lead voice on a game that is likely to draw attention beyond its records. Tennessee State’s official preview says the Tigers are finishing a difficult non-conference run against Southwestern Athletic Conference opposition, while Florida A&M has been pointed to by local coverage as a side with a modest offensive edge entering the contest. That gives the broadcast a genuinely competitive backdrop, even before the rivalry element is considered.
For British and American audiences alike, this is one of those games that underlines the growing visibility of HBCU football through specialist platforms. It may not have the reach of ESPN or Fox, but the matchup has a strong heritage, a clear broadcast identity and a knowledgeable on-air team fronting the coverage in Tallahassee.
Article generated: 20 September 2026, 00:01 GMT