How to Watch Missouri State vs. Delaware on DIRECTV: ESPNU Channel 208 for the First-Ever Meeting
Missouri State visits Delaware on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. The Conference USA game airs nationally on ESPNU, which is DIRECTV channel 208.
It's the first meeting between two programs that moved up to FBS and joined Conference USA together in 2025, and it's Senior Day for the Blue Hens. Here's how to watch Missouri State vs. Delaware on DIRECTV, as of October 19, 2026.
Missouri State vs. Delaware at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Delaware Senior Day) |
| Kickoff | 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Delaware Stadium, Newark, Delaware |
| Matchup | Missouri State Bears at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (Conference USA) |
| TV | ESPNU (national), with Mike Corey and Craig Haubert |
| DIRECTV channel | 208 |
| Package | CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER (not ENTERTAINMENT) |
| Streaming | DIRECTV app, or the ESPN app with DIRECTV as your TV provider |
| Radio | KWTO 101.3 FM (Missouri State); 94.7 WDSD (Delaware) |
| Records (through Oct. 18) | Missouri State 2-4 (1-1 CUSA); Delaware 2-4 (0-2 CUSA) |
What channel is Missouri State vs. Delaware on DIRECTV?
Tune to ESPNU on channel 208. Both schools list the game on ESPNU, with Mike Corey on play-by-play and Craig Haubert as the analyst. DIRECTV includes ESPNU in the CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages, but not ENTERTAINMENT. Our ESPNU on DIRECTV guide has the channel details, and the DIRECTV package channel comparison shows what each tier includes.
If you have ENTERTAINMENT, channel 208 will show as not subscribed, so you'd need to move up to CHOICE or higher before Tuesday night. Press GUIDE and search "Delaware" or "Missouri State" to set a recording, or call 1-855-690-9884 to change packages before kickoff.
How to stream Missouri State vs. Delaware
You can stream ESPNU live in the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login, or in the ESPN app by signing in with DIRECTV as your TV provider, as long as your package includes ESPNU. On a DIRECTV Gemini device, just tune to 208. Our ESPN on DIRECTV guide covers the rest of the ESPN networks if you're following other games this week.
Missouri State vs. Delaware game preview
Missouri State is 2-4 under first-year coach Casey Woods, the former SMU offensive coordinator, and comes in off a 24-21 home win over Kennesaw State. Henry Belin IV completed 28 of 39 passes for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first start for the Bears in that game. Wide receiver Isaiah Myers leads Conference USA with 554 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, Jmariyae Robinson set the school record for career receptions last week, and linebacker Jared Lloyd leads the nation in total tackles. The Bears are 4-1 in nationally televised weekday Conference USA games, per Missouri State Athletics.
Delaware is also 2-4 after a 33-30 loss at Middle Tennessee last Tuesday, when freshman quarterback Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards, a school record for a freshman, in his first start. Senior Nick Minicucci leads the team with 838 passing yards and 5 touchdowns after missing the previous two games with an injury. The Blue Hens have the top passing offense in Conference USA at 271 yards per game, Sean Wilson leads the receivers with 25 catches for 339 yards, and the defense has 19 sacks, tied for 14th in FBS, led by Blake Matthews with 4.5. Delaware's wins came against Merrimack and Coastal Carolina.
After Tuesday, Delaware visits Western Kentucky and Missouri State hosts Sam Houston on ESPN2. For the rest of the week's games and channels, see our Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Missouri State vs. Delaware on DIRECTV?
It's on ESPNU, DIRECTV channel 208. ESPNU is included with the CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages, not ENTERTAINMENT.
What time is Missouri State vs. Delaware?
Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.
Can I stream Missouri State vs. Delaware with DIRECTV?
Yes. Stream ESPNU live in the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login, or in the ESPN app by signing in with DIRECTV as your TV provider, as long as your package includes ESPNU.
Have Missouri State and Delaware played before?
No. Tuesday is the first meeting between the two schools, which both moved to FBS and joined Conference USA in 2025.
What are the teams' records?
Missouri State is 2-4 (1-1 Conference USA) and Delaware is 2-4 (0-2 Conference USA) heading into Tuesday.
Who is calling Missouri State vs. Delaware on ESPNU?
Mike Corey has play-by-play and Craig Haubert is the analyst, according to Missouri State Athletics.
Need ESPNU for Tuesday night? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 19, 2026 from Missouri State Athletics' game preview (Oct. 16, 2026), Delaware Athletics' game preview (Oct. 17, 2026), the University of Delaware events calendar, ESPN team schedules and season stats, and live AmericanTV.com DIRECTV channel and package guides. Kickoff times, TV assignments, channel numbers and package contents can change and may vary by account and address. Missouri State, Delaware, Conference USA, ESPNU, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.