ESPN to Air Miami-Florida In 4K On Saturday

By Phillip Swann
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ESPN on Saturday (September 20) plans to produce an upscaled 4K broadcast of the Miami-Florida college football game which will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.

While ESPN is producing the event, it will actually air on ABC, which will simulcast the game in HD on ABC network affiliates.

Who Is Expected to Win?
The University of Miami, 3-0, is a 3.5-point favorite over the 1-2 Gators of Florida. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Miami a 75 percent chance of winning.

Who Are the Game’s Top Players?
Fourth ranked Miami is led by senior QB Carson Beck who’s completed 79 percent of his passes while Florida is led by sophomore QB DJ Lagway who’s completed 67 of his passes.

Which TV Providers Will Offer the Game In 4K?
YouTube TV, Dish, Sling TV, DIRECTV, Comcast, Optimum and Verizon are expected to offer the game on their ESPN 4K channels. ESPN does not offer 4K programming on its new Unlimited app.

What Is Upscaled 4K?
The ESPN 4K broadcast will be ‘upscaled’ from 1080p HD.  The upscaled 4K means that the game will be produced in 1080p HD on site and upgraded to 4K for the home transmission. ESPN switched to upscaled 4K a few years ago after previously doing some games in native 4K.

Anything Else You Should Know?
Yes, ESPN’s new Unlimited app, which costs $29.99 a month, will offer a Skycast angle of the game, positioning the camera close to the field and behind the offensive line.

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