DAVIS, Calif. – Aggie football will soon make its fall debut on linear television. For the 2023 season, all Aggie home games will be televised on KQCA My58 in the Sacramento market and surrounding areas.
"We are thrilled to announce this exciting partnership with KQCA My58, which will bring all UC Davis Football home games to living rooms across the Sacramento market and surrounding areas" states Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca. "This collaboration is a significant step forward for UC Davis football, providing our fans and community with greater access to our games. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our talented athletes on a broader stage and look forward to a fantastic partnership with KQCA and KCRA."
KQCA MY58, a Hearst Television station, is the MyNetworkTV affiliate in Sacramento. The station is part of a duopoly with NBC affiliate, KCRA 3.
On top of being the broadcast home for Aggie football, KQCA also aired all the Los Angeles Chargers preseason games.
"We could not be more excited to join forces with UC Davis to bring home games truly home to living rooms on My58 across the area," said KCRA 3 and KQCA My58 President and General Manager, Ariel Roblin. "Go Aggies!"
The coverage of Aggie football will also include a 30-minute pregame show for the home opener and the Causeway Classic at UC Davis Health Stadium. The station will also air exclusive content on Aggie athletics throughout the season.
In addition to the announcement of the partnership with KQCA My58, the 70
th edition of the Causeway Classic will now move up to a Noon kickoff time. The pregame show will begin at 11:30 a.m. to cover the festivities.
Full KQCA My58 Aggie Schedule
- 9/16 vs. Southern Utah: Pregame Show 6:30-7p.m. | Kickoff 7 p.m.
- 9/23: vs. Eastern Washington: Kickoff 7 p.m.
- 10/7: vs. Montana: Kickoff 4 p.m.
- 11/4: vs. Portland State: Kickoff 4 p.m.
- 11/18: vs. Sacramento State: Pregame Show 11:30-12 p.m. | Kickoff Noon
UC Davis also continues its streaming platform deal with ESPN+, as all but one game on the entire 2023 schedule will be available. Scott Marsh enters his 17
th season as the voice of Aggie Football and is joined by analyst Scott Gordon.
In his seventh season at the helm of the Ags, head coach
Dan Hawkins has led the program to its first two FCS playoff appearances in school history, including its first Big Sky Championship in 2018.
The Aggies entered the season ranked as high as No. 14 in the Athlon Sports Preseason FCS Top 25. The Ags checked in at No. 18 in the HERO Sports Preseason Poll and were tabbed No. 17 in the AFCA Poll.
Quarterback
Miles Hastings and safety
Rex Connors garnered national preseason recognition as Hastings was named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List and Connors was listed for the Buck Buchanan Award. Connors was also named to the preseason All-Big Sky team and was joined by
Zach Kennedy and
Jake Parks.
UC Davis opens its home schedule against Southern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.
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About KQCA My58
KQCA MY58, a Hearst Television station, is the CW and MyNetworkTV affiliate in Sacramento, CA. The station is part of a duopoly with NBC affiliate, KCRA 3. KQCA My58 broadcasts a variety of entertainment programming, including the hottest shows and Live Sports on the CW Network, "Modern Family," "The Big Bang Theory," "Young Sheldon," "The Goldbergs" and "Last Man Standing." KQCA My58 is also the broadcast home for preseason LA Chargers Football, UC Davis Football, KCRA 3 News at 10PM, KCRA 3 News at Noon, and KCRA 3 News from 7-10AM.
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
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