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Oklahoma hosts New Mexico in Week 3 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium with a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff. OU, coming off a 17-10 loss to Michigan after a 51-0 season opener vs. UTEP, looks to rebound. The game is televised on ESPN2 (briefly moved to ESPN News due to weather delays) and can be streamed via Fubo.
The ManningCast alternate Monday Night Football broadcast with Peyton and Eli Manning drew only 705,000 viewers out of 23.2 million for the Broncos-Chiefs game, about 3% of the total audience, underscoring a gap between critical praise and ratings and fueling talk of an additional alternate feed (like Pat McAfee) in weeks the Mannings aren’t on.
ESPN’s ManningCast returns for its sixth season with a 12-game slate: 11 regular-season watch-alongs on ESPN2 and the Super Bowl LXI simulcast on ABC and ESPN. A new 'Manning Mode' will bring real-time data, analytics, and predictive insights. The brothers again host with celebrity guests and NFL stars, and a promotional trailer featuring a playful heist has been released ahead of the season.
Frank Marshall claims ESPN2 pulled his Boston Marathon documentary Rachel, Breathe at the last minute after rights negotiations, with ESPN lawyers allegedly telling the team to sign off immediately or the film would be cancelled; the film about marathoner Rachel Foster was slated to air around the Boston Marathon but did not appear in ESPN2's schedule, and ESPN has been contacted for comment.
Frank Marshall says ESPN2 pulled his documentary Rachel, Breathe just before its scheduled air due to a rights dispute, after negotiations; he expressed disappointment and said the film will premiere when the rights issues are resolved.
Top-seeded Arizona (30-2) faces fifth-seeded Iowa State (27-6) in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal in Kansas City. The game is Friday at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN2, with streaming on ESPN.com and radio on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM. Arizona is a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 143.5, and KenPom projects a 63% win probability for the Wildcats, who beat ISU 73-57 on March 2 to clinch the regular-season title. Pregame coverage highlights include court changes, postgame comments and fan discussion.
UNC's 22nd-ranked men's basketball team will play at Virginia on Saturday at noon instead of 2 p.m. due to a winter storm forecast; the game will be televised on ESPN2. UNC is 15-4 (3-3 ACC) after a 91-69 win over Notre Dame, while Virginia stands 16-2 (5-1 ACC) and is ranked 14th in the AP poll.
The No. 7 Buford Wolves host the No. 13 Milton Eagles in a highly-anticipated season opener at Buford's new stadium, broadcast live on ESPN2, featuring top talent and key players from both teams.
Oregon State (43-14) faces UC Irvine (44-12) in the Corvallis Regional at Goss Stadium on June 1, 2024, at 7:06 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and available on the Beaver Sports Network and online platforms. Oregon State, coming off a 10-4 win over Tulane, aims to continue their strong season, boasting a 25-2 home record and several standout players, including Travis Bazzana and Micah McDowell.
The 2024 NCAA Baseball Tournament selection show will air on ESPN2 on Monday, May 27 at noon ET, revealing the 64-team bracket. Tennessee is projected to be the No. 1 overall seed after winning the SEC regular season and tournament. The tournament begins on May 31 and culminates with the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 14-24.
The NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with Notre Dame facing Denver at noon ET and Maryland playing Virginia at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can be streamed live on DirecTV Stream and other services. Notre Dame, the defending national champion, is the top seed and favorite to win.
Michigan and Michigan State will face off in the NCAA regional final for the first time, with a spot in the Frozen Four at stake. The game will air on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo. Michigan, the No. 3 seed, advanced by defeating North Dakota, while top-seeded Michigan State rallied to beat Western Michigan. The Spartans lead the season series 4-1, but the Wolverines are known for their high-scoring offense. Viewers can also stream the game on FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, or ESPN+.
Iowa basketball faces Utah in the NIT game at 8 p.m. CT, televised on ESPN2, with the winner potentially hosting the semifinal. Utah's top scorer, Branden Carlson, leads the team. The game can also be streamed on Watch ESPN and FUBO, with radio coverage on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
The No. 7 Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball Team will face the No. 10 NC State Wolfpack in the 2024 ACC Tournament, airing on ESPN2 and available for live streaming on DirecTV Stream. Syracuse, coming off a regular season loss to Clemson, secured the No. 7 seed in the tournament and will look to continue their success against NC State, whom they defeated twice during the regular season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, and fans can also stream the game on DirecTV Stream or fuboTV with free trials available.
No. 6 Iowa State men's basketball will face West Virginia in a Big 12 Conference matchup at 1 p.m. CT, which will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can also be streamed on FUBO with a free trial. The game will take place at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, and fans can also listen to the radio broadcast on the Cyclone Radio Network.