2023 MAC Football TV/Streaming Primer: Saturday, Sept. 16

Good news, everyone!

The Spectrum/Disney carriage dispute is over, meaning anyone who has Charter Spectrum services can once again watch college football on the ESPN family of networks after two weeks of affected games. That’s encouraging, as some MAC fans lost the ability to watch several games over the last two offerings.

Last week’s schedule had a heavy emphasis on the evening slate, and this week should be a similar story, with several games kicking off after 6 p.m. Eastern time.

Let’s dive right into the action:

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Akron Zips vs. Kentucky Wildcats

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Game Info:

• Where: Kroger Field at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 76 degrees and mostly cloudy at kickoff, with a 13 percent change of precipitation. Winds at 4 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Kentucky is a 26-point favorite, with an over/under of 49, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: The game will be on ESPNU, part of the ESPN family of networks. A valid cable subscription is required for viewing.
• Streaming options: The game will be available for streaming on the ESPN App or on applicable cable/satellite services. A valid subscription is required for viewing on either platform. Other streaming carriers include Sling, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
• Radio options: Dave Skoczen (play-by-play) and Joe Dunn (color) will provide the Akron call for WHLO-AM 640, while Tom Leach and Jeff Piecoro will provide the Kentucky call for WLAP-AM 630.

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Ball State Cardinals vs. Indiana State Sycamores

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Game Info:

• Where: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 75 degrees and cloudy, with no chance of precipitation. Winds at 2 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: N/A

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: This game will not be televised due to it being a streaming exclusive.
• Streaming options: The game will be available exclusively via ESPN+. A valid subscription is required for viewing.
• Radio options: Joel Goddett (play-by-play) and Mark O’Connell (color) will provide the Ball State call for WLBC-FM 104.1, while Brian Jennings (play-by-play) and Tom James (color) will provide the Indiana State radio call for WGIV-FM 105.5.

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Bowling Green Falcons at Michigan Wolverines

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Game Info:

• Where: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 68 and cloudy, with no precipitation. Winds at 3 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Michigan is a 40.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 53.5, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: The game will be available on the Big Ten Network. Check your local network schedules for availability.
• Streaming options: The game will be available via the Fox Sports App. A valid subscription is required for viewing. Other applicable cable/satellite streaming services are also available with a valid subscription. Other streaming carriers include Sling, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
• Radio options: Todd Walker (play-by-play) and John Gibson (color) will provide the BGSU call for Eagle FM 99, while Doug Karsch (play-by-pay) and Jon Jansen (color) will provide the Michigan radio call for WWJ-AM 950.

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Buffalo Bulls vs. Liberty Flames

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Game Info:

• Where: UB Stadium in Amherst, New York
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 12 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 68 degrees and sunny, with scant chance of precipitation. Winds at 5 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Liberty is a 3.5-point road favorite, with an over/under of 55, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: The game will air on CBS Sports Network. A valid cable subscription is required for viewing.
• Streaming options: The game will be available for streaming via the Paramount+ App. A valid subscription is required for viewing. Other applicable cable/satellite streaming options are also available with a valid subscription.
• Radio options: Paul Peck (play-by-play) and Scott Wilson (color) will provide the Buffalo call on The Varsity Network App, while Liberty will broadcast their radio call on their proprietary network.

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Central Michigan Chippewas at Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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Game Info:

• Where: Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 68 degrees and sunny, with increasing temperatures throughout. No chance of precipitation. Winds at 3 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Notre Dame is a 34.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 52, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: This game will not be televised due to it being a streaming exclusive.
• Streaming options: The game will be available exclusively via Peacock, NBC’s proprietary streaming service. A valid subscription is required for viewing.
• Radio options: Adam Jaksa (play-by-play) and Brock Gutierrez (color) will provide the CMU call for WUPS-FM 98.5, while Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and Ryan Harris (color) will provide the call for the Notre Dame Radio Network.

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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMass Minutemen

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Game Info:

• Where: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 70 degrees and cloudy, with no chance of precipitation. Winds at 4 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: EMU is a seven-point favorite, with an over/under of 50.5, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: This game will not be televised due to it being a streaming exclusive.
• Streaming options: The game will be available exclusively via ESPN+. A valid subscription is required for viewing.
• Radio options: Tom Helmer (play-by-play) and Rob Rubick (color) will provide the EMU call for WEMU-FM 89.1, while Jay Burnham (play-by-play) and Andy Gresch (color) will provide the UMass call for WHMP-FM 101.5.

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Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

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Game Info:

• Where: Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 12 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 85 and sunny, with no chance of precipitation. Winds at 8 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: N/A

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: This game will not be televised due to it being a streaming exclusive.
• Streaming options: The game will be available exclusively via ESPN+. A valid subscription is required for viewing.
• Radio options: Rob Polinsky (play-by-play) and Chase Ferris (color) will provide the Kent State call for WHLO-AM 640.

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Miami RedHawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

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Game Info:

• Where: Carson Field at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 75 and mostly cloudy at kickoff, with no chance of precipitation. Winds at 4 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Cincy is a 14-point favorite, with an over/under of 44.5, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: This game will not be televised due to it being a streaming exclusive.
• Streaming options: The game will be available exclusively via ESPN+. A valid subscription is required for viewing.
• Radio options: Steve Baker (play-by-play) and Terry Bridge (color) will provide the Miami call for WMOH-AM 1450, while Don Hoard (play-by-play) and Jim Kelly Jr. (color) will provide the Cincy call for WEBN-FM 102.7.

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Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Game Info:

• Where: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 73 and sunny, with rapidly decreasing temperatures after sunset. Winds at 9 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Nebraska is an 11-point favorite, with an over/under of 42, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: The game will be available on FS1. Check your local network schedules for availability.
• Streaming options: The game will be available via the Fox Sports App. A valid subscription is required for viewing. Other applicable cable/satellite streaming services are also available with a valid subscription. Other streaming carriers include Sling, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
• Radio options: Bill Baker (play-by-play) and Mark Lindo (color) will provide the NIU call for WDKB-FM 94.9, while Greg Sharpe (play-by-play) and Matt Davison (color) will provide the Nebraska call for KLIN-AM 1400. Nebraska also has an additional Spanish-language call, with Enrique Morales (play-by-play) and Oscar “El Tico” Monterroso (color) calling the game en vivo for KBBX-FM 97.7 The Lobo.

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Ohio Bobcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones

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Game Info:

• Where: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 71 and sunny at kickoff, with no percent chance of precipitation. Winds at 4 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Iowa State is a three-point road favorite, with an over/under of 42.5, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: The game will be on ESPNU, part of the ESPN family of networks. A valid cable subscription is required for viewing.
• Streaming options: The game will be available for streaming on the ESPN App or on applicable cable/satellite services. A valid subscription is required for viewing on either platform. Other streaming carriers include Sling, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
• Radio options: Russ Eisentein (play-by-play) and Rob Cornelius (color) will provide the Ohio call for WXTQ-FM 105.5, while John Walters (play-by-play) and Eric Heft (color) will provide the ISU call for KASI-AM 1430.

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Toledo Rockets vs. San Jose State Spartans

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Game Info:

• Where: The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 69 degrees and cloudy, with no chance of precipitation at kickoff. Winds at 6 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Toledo is a seven-point favorite, with an over/under of 56.5, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: This game will not be televised due to it being a streaming exclusive.
• Streaming options: The game will be available exclusively via ESPN+. A valid subscription is required for viewing.
• Radio options: Brett Balbinot (play-by-play) and Bruce Gradkowski (color) will provide the Toledo call for the Rockets Radio Network, while Devan Wade (play-by-play) and Lary “Chatbox” Hale (color) will provide the Texas Southern call for KTSU-FM 90.1.

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Western Michigan Broncos at Iowa Hawkeyes

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Game Info:

• Where: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa
• When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time
• Weather: 79 and rainy, with a 39 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms increasing throughout. Winds at 6 MPH.
• Gambling considerations: Iowa is a 28.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 42, per DraftKings.

How to watch/stream/listen:

• TV options: The game will be available on the Big Ten Network. Check your local network schedules for availability.
• Streaming options: The game will be available via the Fox Sports App. A valid subscription is required for viewing. Other applicable cable/satellite streaming services are also available with a valid subscription. Other streaming carriers include Sling, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
• Radio options: Robin Hook (play-by-play) will provide the WMU call for Jack 106.5 FM, while Gary Dolphin (play-by-play) and Ed Podolak (color) will provide the Iowa call for KXIC-AM 800.