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Delta State and Mississippi Valley State meet in the Delta Classic on SWAC TV, with James Verrett on main commentary and Stan Becton as co-commentator. The game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT on Saturday in Itta Bena, Mississippi, which is listed by ESPN and the Delta State athletics site as the broadcast window for the matchup.[4][2]
The contest takes place at Rice-Totten Stadium at Chuck Prophet Field, the home of Mississippi Valley State, and the matchup is part of the eighth edition of the Delta Classic, according to the Statesmen’s official preview. Delta State enters the game after a strong start to the season, while Mississippi Valley State is looking to build on its recent win over Lincoln (PA) in the Chicago Football Classic.[2][7]
SWAC TV is the exclusive listed channel for the broadcast, and that matters because this game sits outside the major American national television packages such as ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC or NFL Network. For viewers in the UK, that means the most relevant “where to watch” answer is the SWAC TV stream rather than a traditional British broadcaster such as Sky or ITV.[4][5]
James Verrett will lead the call. Verrett is a familiar voice around college football coverage, particularly in the Southwestern Athletic Conference space, where his play-by-play work has made him a regular presence on streamed broadcasts. Stan Becton, paired with him on analysis, is widely known as a college football writer and commentator whose reporting has covered the sport’s history, culture and on-field storylines. Their combination should give the broadcast both game-flow detail and broader context for viewers following the FCS and HBCU landscape.
There is added intrigue in the matchup because Mississippi Valley State has already shown flashes of improvement this season. The Delta Devils earned their first win by beating Lincoln (PA) 31-20 in Chicago, while Delta State’s schedule listing and preview frame this as a significant regional showdown early in the campaign.[2][7] ESPN and other score pages also list the game as a live event, confirming the fixture’s timing and broadcast details.[1][10]
For fans trying to plan viewing times, the game’s late-night UK listing translates neatly to an evening slot in Mississippi, making it an accessible watch for both American and British audiences interested in college football. The lack of a linear TV outlet also increases the importance of the commentary team, because stream viewers will rely on Verrett and Becton for the rhythm and analysis of the broadcast.[4][11]
If you want a quick background reference point on the home team, Mississippi Valley State athletics provides official team coverage, schedules and live-event information for the Delta Devils.[13]
Where to watch: SWAC TV
Commentators: James Verrett and Stan Becton
Venue: Rice-Totten Stadium at Chuck Prophet Field, Itta Bena, Mississippi
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. CT
Article generated: 20 September 2026, 00:01 GMT