Who are the announcers for Texas vs. Kentucky

This Saturday afternoon, the 3rd-ranked Texas Longhorns will host the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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No. 3 Texas football (9-1, 5-1 SEC) returns home after a hard-fought 20-10 road victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-5, 3-4 SEC). This weekend, they will face the struggling Kentucky Wildcats (4-6, 1-6 SEC) in a matchup that hasn't occurred in over 70 years.

The last time these two teams met was on September 22, 1951, when the Longhorns narrowly defeated the Wildcats 7-6 in their only previous contest. Per FanDuel, the Longhorns are currently 20.5-point favorites over the Wildcats for this Saturday's game. Now, let's go over where you can tune in to watch and listen to this SEC showdown.

How to watch and listen to the Texas football vs. Kentucky

The football game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. The game will be televised live on ABC and ESPN.

The Longhorn Radio Network provides live game broadcasts that Austin-based Longhorn fans can listen to on KVET-FM 98.1. The broadcasts feature play-by-play commentary from Craig Way, analysis from Roger Wallace, and sideline reports from Will Matthews.

Announcers for the Texas vs. Kentucky game

The upcoming Texas vs. Kentucky matchup will feature an experienced and dynamic broadcast team. Lead play-by-play announcer Joe Tessitore, a 20-year veteran of ABC/ESPN, will bring his signature energy and enthusiasm to the telecast.

Joining Tessitore in the booth is former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer, a versatile analyst, broadcaster, and host who will provide expert commentary and insights from the quarterback's perspective.

Rounding out the team is sideline reporter Katie George, who will deliver passionate and insightful updates throughout the game. This talented trio is primed to deliver an engaging and informative viewing experience for fans.

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