ESPN's expansive college football coverage continues in Week 2 with more than 70 matchups across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN Radio and ESPN+, showcasing 18 nationally ranked programs and key non-conference contests.
ABC's Week 2 presentation is highlighted by ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One as No. 15 Michigan takes on No. 18 Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m. ET in Norman, featuring Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe on the call. The Wolverines/Sooners showdown is also this week's 4K Game of the Week. ESPN's on-site presence in Norman begins with College GameDay Built by The Home Depot (9 a.m. - noon, ESPN/ESPNU).
In the afternoon, ABC features a pair of high-profile showdowns, beginning at noon when San Jose State travels to face No. 7 Texas with Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer and Katie George on the call. At 3:30 p.m., No. 20 Ole Miss visits Kentucky in an SEC showcase, with commentary from Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy and Molly McGrath.
ESPN's Saturday slate begins at noon with No. 11 Illinois at Duke, as Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek and Taylor McGregor provide commentary. Primetime coverage continues at 7 p.m. when Army meets No. 17 Kansas State, with Roy Philpott, Louis Riddick and Kris Budden on the call. Late night ESPN action features Stanford on the road against BYU at 10:15 p.m., as Mark Jones, Roddy Jones and Quint Kessenich call the final game of ESPN's Week 2 presentation.
A non-conference edition of Virginia at NC State kicks off ESPN2's Saturday schedule, with Bob Wischusen, Sam Acho and Taylor Davis providing commentary. At 3:30 p.m., the 121st edition of the Border Showdown featuring Kansas and Missouri continues on ESPN2 and ESPN Radio, with Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison and Dawn Davenport on the TV call and Mike Couzens, Tom Ramsey and Mike Peasley on the radio broadcast. The evening window on ESPN2 showcases No. 12 Arizona State at Mississippi State at 7:30 p.m., called by Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler and Stormy Buonantony. ESPN2 also gets Week 2 action started on Friday, Sept. 5, with James Madison at Louisville at 7 p.m., featuring Anish Shroff, Andre Ware and Paul Carcaterra on the mic.
ESPN College Networks
SEC Network features several ranked programs, beginning with Utah State at No. 19 Texas A&M at 12:45 p.m., with Taylor Zarzour, Matt Stinchcomb and Alyssa Lang on the call. In the late afternoon, South Florida faces No. 13 Florida at 4:15 p.m., as Dave Neal, Fozzy Whittaker and Morgan Uber provide coverage. SEC Saturday Night includes UL Monroe at No. 21 Alabama at 7:45 p.m., with Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers and Cole Cubelic teaming up to provide commentary.
ACC Network has an action-packed programming slate Saturday, starting with No. 14 Florida State hosting East Texas A&M at noon with Jorge Sedano, Rodney McLeod and Victoria Arlen on the call. Troy at No. 8 Clemson is set for 3:30 p.m., featuring Chris Cotter, Max Browne and Kendra Douglas, and Vanderbilt at Virginia Tech is the ACC Network Primetime Football feature at 7:30 p.m. with Wes Durham, Steve Addazio and Dana Boyle.
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ESPN+ Spotlight
ESPN+ will feature several nationally ranked programs in Week 2, highlighted by matchups across the SEC, ACC and Big 12. Coming off big upset wins in Week 1, No. 3 LSU and No. 5 Miami are both in action on ESPN+. At 7:30 p.m., the Bayou Bengals take on Louisiana Tech with Jay Alter, Rocky Boiman and Tori Petry calling the action. At 7 p.m., Bethune-Cookman visits the Hurricanes on ESPN+/ACCNX, featuring Mike Corey, Tyoka Jackson and Madison Hock on the mic. At 6 p.m. on ESPN+, No. 25 Utah plays host to Cal Poly with Mark Neely and Barrett Brooks on the call.
In other ESPN+/SECN+ action, No. 4 Georgia hosts Austin Peay at 3:30 p.m. with Clay Matvick, Chase Daniel and Madison Fitzpatrick on the call. Also at 3:30 p.m., No. 22 Tennessee welcomes East Tennessee State, as Matt Schumacker, Dustin Fox and Stephanie Otey provide commentary. In the evening window, South Carolina State faces No. 10 South Carolina at 7 p.m., with coverage from Kevin Fitzgerald, Charles Arbuckle and Ashley Stroehlein. North Carolina looks to bounce back on the road at in-state foe Charlotte with Chuckie Kempf, Tom Luginbill and UNC alumna Marilyn Payne on the ESPN+ call.
ESPN Radio's College Football Tailgate
ESPN Radio's College Football Tailgate returns this weekend, setting the table for Baylor at No. 17 SMU on Saturday morning. The dynamic two-show tour, featuring Amber & Ian on Friday nights and a Saturday morning broadcast live from the nation's top tailgating scenes. Hosted by ESPN Radio personalities Amber Wilson and Jonathan Zaslow, the tour will bring fans closer to the passion and traditions of college football with on-site interviews, live reports and behind-the-scenes content across ESPN platforms. Baylor-SMU can also be heard on ESPN Radio with Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer and Ian Fitzsimmons on the call.
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