SAN MARCOS, Texas –  The Sun Belt Conference, Texas State Sports Properties and CBS Austin announced that CBS Austin will broadcast Texas State's home game against Incarnate Word in Austin and throughout Central Texas on Oct. 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The game will be produced by Quarter Moon Productions and will be available on ESPN3 except a local blackout may apply.
 
"CBS Austin is proud to present the #PartyInTheEndZone to the viewers of the Austin area when we broadcast Texas State's October 1 home matchup with Incarnate Word," KEYE vice president and general manager Amy Villarreal said. "We are thrilled to showcase Bobcats first-year coach Everett Withers to the alumni, fans and students of Texas State University.  The Bobcats are a rising FBS program and we can't wait to feature Texas State pride!"
 
"CBS Austin is a recognizable network in Austin and Central Texas," said Bucky Lamb, Texas State Sports Properties general manager. "Having them televise the Texas State's home football game against Incarnate Word is not only great for the football program, but the Athletics Department and University as well."
 
The Bobcats opened the 2016 football season with a thrilling 56-54 triple overtime win at Ohio on September 3 in a game that was televised by CBS Sports before playing nationally-ranked teams Arkansas and Houston on the SEC Network's Alternate channel and ESPNU, respectively.
 
The Sun Belt Conference and ESPN's television agreement allows ESPN exclusive rights to select and air Sun Belt games up to 12 days out from the date of the contest.  Broadcast schedules are subject to change.
 
Texas State Sports Properties oversees all aspects related to Texas State Athletics' rights, as well as the Texas State Bobcat Sports Network. In addition to Texas State, Learfield manages the multimedia rights for 120 collegiate properties and titles the prestigious Learfield Directors' Cup with award co-founders NACDA and USA Today. Learfield's multimedia rights encompass numerous content distribution platforms to deliver the passion of college athletics across radio, television and digital networks to fans globally. For more about the company, its 40-year history and comprehensive portfolio, visit learfieldsports.com.