Kansas State is set to take on UT Martin for the first time in program history in Week 1. The Wildcats are opening their season and going for their seventh win in the last eight years. There is so much excitement round this game as it means football is back, but fans will finally get a good look at this new team, especially since there was no spring game again this year.
The majority of the excitement is obviously centered around seeing what Avery Johnson can do in a full season. He is only the fifth sophomore to take over the starting duties since 1990 at Kansas State.
While this game may not be one that should be too much of a test for K-State, this is a game the Wildcats can use to gel and figure out things together as a team. If the Wildcats get up big enough, Johnson will most likely come out of the game to protect him from unnecessary injury.
Having good announcers can help with the experience of the game. So here are a few things you need to know for the best gameday experience either at home or at the game.
Announcers for UT Martin vs. No. 18 Kansas State
- Play-by-Play Announcer: Mark Neely
- Color Commentator: Ahman Green
Mark Neely and Ahman Green have been dished the UT Martin vs. Kansas State game for their first game of the season. Neely has been with ESPN for over two decades as a play-by-play announcer. He began his career calling MLB but has since added college football, basketball, and other smaller school sports. Ahman is a former NFL running back of 12 years and before that played at Nebraska and was a second-team All-American.
Radio announcers for UT Martin vs. No. 18 Kansas State
- Play-by-Play Announcer: Wyatt Thompson
- Color Commentator: Stan Weber
- Sideline: Matt Walters
The K-State Sports Network is bringing back Wyatt Thompson for his 18th year behind the microphone for games. This year he is joined by Stan Weber and Matt Walters calling the Wildcats game this season.