ESPN is coming to Memphis — more specifically, Tiger Lane ahead of the football game against East Carolina.
"SportsCenter On Campus," co-hosted by Matt Barrie and Chase Daniel, will originate from just outside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Oct. 22.
Memphis football coach Charles Huff has the Tigers off to a 5-1 start in his first season as coach, most recently beating UAB 38-13 on Oct. 10. Huff was hired in December 2025 following Ryan Silverfield's departure for Arkansas. The Tigers are set to face Tulane on Oct. 16 (6:30 p.m., ESPN) in New Orleans.
ESPN's flagship program visits college campuses each Thursday during college football season, "capturing the atmosphere, traditions and storylines surrounding that week’s matchup," according to a press
release.
How Memphis fans can be part of ESPN's 'SportsCenter On Campus'
The live program will air from 4-4:30 p.m., ending two hours prior to the 6:30 p.m. kickoff between Memphis and East Carolina which will air on ESPN2.
The Tigers are encouraging fans to arrive early on Oct. 22, tailgate before kickoff and watch the show live following the Tiger Walk.
Parking lots open at noon, and the Pouncer’s Pals Kids Zone opens on Tiger Lane at 3:30 p.m.
The game against the Pirates also marks the third consecutive year the University of Memphis is partnering with the DeAngelo Williams Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Care Appreciation, according to a press release.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: ESPN bringing 'SportsCenter' to Memphis. How you can be part of it
