"The tradeoff is the fact that (ESPN) wants to put us in there in some of those prime viewing spots — Thursday and Friday nights. Our contract with them is such that they help us schedule and they promise to put us in prime-time situations," said Doman. "It's not always going to be on Saturday because of all of the other contracts that they have. I think we're quite fortunate to have it. I don't worry if it's 7:30 or 8:30 at night. We're going to have to get really good at playing at night. I think coach Mendenhall has a really good routine for playing at night. We've been traditionally pretty dang good on Thursday nights. The give is not that big of a deal. But the takeaway from these games is significant."
Season-opener
Washington State at BYU
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. MT
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo
TV: ESPN
Radio: 1160 AM, 102.7 FM
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I know what channel the BYU game is on this week. Can someone tell me what channel the Utah game is on?
Flatlander:
This is only the second year of an 8 year deal with ESPN. ESPN is BYU's partner and they are showcasing us and helping with schedules. You do realize that a 7:15 start time in PAC12 land is prime time and I will guarantee More..
Poor Chris B
It's gotta be so depressing being so obsessed with being such a hater.
No wonder you're going out of your way to create an convenient excuse to stop the charade.