Who are the North Texas vs. Army game announcers on ESPN2? All you need to know about Week 11 game’s coverage team

The No. 18 Army Black Knights are on a historic mission to remain undefeated as they take on North Texas on Saturday, November 9, 2024. With an impressive conference record, the Army looks to extend its undefeated season to 9-0, a milestone last achieved in 1996.

As the Black Knights continue to lead the American Athletic Conference in their debut season, their next test on the road against North Texas promises to be a high-powered matchup.

North Texas, currently at 5-3, has had a mixed season with notable wins and close losses, including a recent 45-37 defeat to Tulane.

North Texas vs. Army Game announcers

Fans can catch this encounter on ESPN2 at 3:30 p.m. ET, with an experienced announcing team to guide them through the action.

Mike Monaco will lead as play-by-play announcer, joined by analyst Kirk Morrison, who brings years of football expertise. Sideline reporting will be handled by Dawn Davenport, known for her sharp insights into the on-field and player updates.

What time is North Texas vs. Army game?

The Army Black Knights (8-0, 6-0 AAC) vs. North Texas Mean Green (5-3, 2-2) game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) and will take place in DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas.

Here are some game details:

Matchup: No. 18 Army at North Texas

Date: Saturday, November 9

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT

Venue: DATCU Stadium, Denton, Texas

Broadcast: ESPN2 with Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison, and Dawn Davenport

Live Streaming: Fubo, Sling, and Hulu Live

Key Players to Watch

For Army, Bryson Daily has been a powerhouse with 629 passing yards, seven touchdowns and a 58.7% completion rate over seven games. He has added a remarkable 909 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground.

Kanye Udoh has also been crucial, with 791 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 6.9 yards per carry.

Noah Short has contributed 398 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Casey Reynolds has added 317 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Kalib Fortner, Elo Modozie, Brett Gerena and Andon Thomas have each added significant tackles, TFLs and sacks on defense.

North Texas features Chandler Morris, who has thrown for 2,873 yards, 26 touchdowns and added 160 rushing yards with four scores. Wide receivers Sheffield, Damon Ward Jr. and Blair Conwright have been reliable targets, combining for 1,446 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.

Defensively, Jayden Hill, Evan Jackson, Jaylen Smith and Brian Nelson II have contributed interceptions, tackles and tackles-for-loss to anchor the defense.

What to expect in the Army vs. North Texas matchup?

Army heads into this matchup on a 12-game winning streak, the longest active streak in the nation, a record dating back to last season. North Texas, however, has experience toppling undefeated teams at home.

Three years ago, they defeated UTSA to hand the team its first loss of the season. North Texas also remains on the edge of bowl eligibility.

The game’s key matchup will likely come down to North Texas’s offense, which is ranked third in the nation, and Army’s top-five defense. North Texas averages 528 yards per game, well above the Army’s usual allowance of 273 yards.

With Army’s 20-3 win over Air Force last week, they will be looking to maintain defensive pressure. North Texas will also hope to overcome recent defensive lapses, especially after giving up 45 points to Tulane.