Who are the Iowa State v. UCF game announcers today on FOX Sports 1? All you need to know about Week 8 game’s coverage team

Who are the Iowa State v. UCF game announcers today on FOX Sports 1? All you need to know about Week 8 game’s coverage team
Who are the Iowa State v. UCF game announcers today on FOX Sports 1? All you need to know about Week 8 game’s coverage team (Image Credits: @UCF_Football/X and @CycloneFB/X)

The No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones (6-0) will face the UCF Knights (3-3) at Jack Trice Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season. The game features two Big 12 teams with lofty expectations as the season reaches its midpoint.

Here's a closer look at the announcers and everything you need to know about the game.

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Iowa State v. UCF football game announcers today

The game announcers are Trent Rush and Spencer Tillman. Rush is a play-by-play commentator for FOX Sports who also serves as the play-by-play voice for FS1 college basketball. He is also a frequent guest host of the "Jim Rome Show" on CBS Sports Network.

Spencer Tillman is a former running back for the Houston Oilers and San Francisco 49ers. He retired in 1994 and became a broadcaster not long after. He has been with FOX Sports since 2015 and is part of their college football broadcast.

What time is Iowa State v. UCF today?

The Iowa State Cyclones host the UCF Knights at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know about the showdown:

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
  • Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
  • Stadium: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: Fox Sports 1

Iowa State has parlayed a stingy defense to amass an unbeaten record to start the season. Rocco Becht is the starting quarterback for the Cyclones, and he has amassed a stat line of 1,438 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in six games.

Becht has been aided by stellar wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Higgins has amassed a stat line of 39 catches, 505 receiving yards and five touchdowns, while Noel has racked up 29 catches for 528 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Running back RJ Harvey is the best player on the Knights offense. Harvey has amassed a stat line of 694 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in six games for the program. He has also added nine catches, 195 receiving yards and two receiving TDs for good measure.

Myles Montgomery has proven to be a decent backup running back, amassing a stat line of 151 rushing yards and two rushing TDs for the season. Montgomery has added one catch for 49 receiving yards and a touchdown.

What to expect in the Iowa State v. UCF game?

The Iowa State Cyclones are the favorites in the game. BET MGM has the Cyclones as -13.5 favorites against the Knights. Moneyline has the odds at Iowa State (-588) and UCF (+420). The total for the Big 12 matchup is 49.5 points.

Who do you think will come away with the win between the Iowa State Cyclones and UCF Knights on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Edited by Veer Badani