USA Network returns to college football coverage with the Pac-12 Conference, featuring a broadcast team led by Nate Gatter, Ryan Leaf, and Lauren Green, according to an announcement by USA Sports. The network signed a five-year agreement with the Pac-12 in November 2025 to air 22 regular-season football games annually alongside basketball matchups and tournaments.
Broadcast Teams and Talent Lineup for Pac-12 Coverage
Nate Gatter, Ryan Leaf, and Lauren Green will handle the primary broadcast duties for USA Sports, according to network disclosures. Gatter joins the network following extensive work with Westwood One, where he served as the lead college football play-by-play announcer and called select NFL and college basketball games. Leaf, a former Washington State quarterback who previously called games for The CW, ESPN, and the Pac-12 Network, will provide color commentary for both football and basketball. Green serves as the sideline reporter, bringing prior experience from her work with the Utah Jazz and the Pac-12 Network.
The network’s secondary team features Ted Robinson on play-by-play, Darius Walker on color commentary, and Dalen Cuff. Robinson served as the lead play-by-play voice for the Pac-12 Network throughout its entire existence and spent nine years calling San Francisco Giants games, in addition to working tennis majors including the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and Roland Garros. When USA Network carries a third game in a single week, Guy Haberman, Alex Brink, and Kate Harrison will be on the call.
Studio Coverage and Broadcast Schedule Details
Lisa Kerney will anchor the studio coverage alongside Erik Coleman, while Darius Walker takes on a dual role as a studio analyst for select weeks alongside his game commentary duties, according to USA Sports. While network officials have not specified the exact physical location for the studio broadcasts, previous WNBA coverage on USA utilized NBC Sports facilities.
USA Network has scheduled doubleheaders in seven out of the 13 weeks of the season, plus a tripleheader during Week 3. ET or 9:30 p.m. ET.
Did you know? In addition to the 22 regular-season football games, the five-year agreement includes 50 regular-season men’s basketball games, 5 to 10 regular-season women’s basketball games, and every game of the Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament except the championship game.
Broader Pac-12 Media Distribution Strategy
The partnership with USA Sports represents one piece of the conference’s broader distribution strategy following substantial realignment. The Pac-12 also reached separate agreements with CBS and The CW to broadcast athletic events across multiple linear and digital platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Pac-12 season start on USA Network?
The coverage begins with a doubleheader on September 5, featuring Wyoming-Colorado State and Portland State-San Diego State.
Who is on the lead broadcast team for USA Sports?
Nate Gatter serves as the play-by-play announcer, Ryan Leaf provides color commentary, and Lauren Green reports from the sidelines.
How many football games will USA Network air per season?
USA Network will air 22 regular-season football games per season under the terms of the five-year agreement.
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