ESPN SportsCenter Broadcasting Football From Charlotte On Thursday, Sept.18
ESPN’s afternoon edition of SportsCenter will originate from UNC Charlotte’s campus on Thursday, Sept. 18, with anchor Matt Barrie hosting the 2 p.m. hour in the campus quad between the College of Education and College of Health and Human Services, south of Popp-Martin Student Union.
Barrie, alongside analyst Tom Luginbill, will also call that evening’s football game between the 49ers and the Rice Owls. Kick off will be at 7:30 p.m. inside Jerry Richardson Stadium. Barrie will also host the 5 p.m. edition of SportsCenter from campus as well.
Students, fans, and guests are encouraged to view the show from within the quad and be featured in the background showcasing their best 49er spirit. Members of the 49er cheer squads, Norm the Niner, and the band will also be in attendance.
With campus still operating on a normal schedule until 2:30, fans coming to view the show are encouraged to park in the Union Deck or the Cone Deck. Game day parking and tailgating begins at 4:30 p.m.
SportsCenter, ESPN’s flagship program, is a daily sports news television program offering breaking news, highlights, features, and in-depth analysis from award-winning journalists, with multiple live editions airing daily.