The United Athletic Conference will stage its preseason media day at Texas Live! in Arlington on July 21, a gathering that pairs national exposure on ESPN+ with events open to the public and local businesses.
Who will represent Abilene Christian
Abilene Christian will send a delegation led by head coach Keith Patterson — entering his fifth season — along with redshirt senior offensive tackle Luke Roaten and redshirt senior defensive tackle Kortlin Rausaw. The trio is scheduled for the ESPN+ live broadcast from 12:34 to 12:44 p.m. and will participate in promotional photo, video and social media sessions.
- Public access: Texas Live! will remain open to fans; doors open at 10 a.m.
- Podcast: The ACU Sports Podcast featuring the ACU representatives will stream on YouTube starting at 10:30 a.m.
- Media day start: The official event begins at 11 a.m. with release of the preseason poll and the Preseason All-UAC Team
Broadcast schedule and conference participation
The ESPN+ broadcast will rotate through the conference's eight teams for interviews and media access. The day's schedule includes an interview with Jeff Bacon, CEO of Unisun Sports, the alliance between the UAC and the Atlantic Sun Conference, set for 12:00–12:08 p.m. The broadcast lineup lists each team in sequence, with Abilene Christian appearing in the noon hour.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | ACU Sports Podcast (YouTube) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Preseason poll & All-UAC team reveal |
| 12:34–12:44 p.m. | Abilene Christian interview on ESPN+ |
The event offers Arlington-area residents a chance to see conference-level football media day activity without leaving the city. For the UAC — a conference in transition and seeking wider attention — hosting a broadcast at a high-profile entertainment venue elevates the league's visibility. For Arlington, the mix of visiting teams, media and fans can provide a modest economic lift for restaurants and hotels, and showcases Texas Live! as a site for collegiate sports media events.
Fans are welcome to attend; guests who wish to dine or reserve seating in front of the broadcast stage should obtain a table through the Texas Live! host stand.
Doors open at 10 a.m., and the public schedule includes individual team rotations and one-on-one interview opportunities for attending media. The UAC's preseason event will be available on ESPN+, giving regional fans and potential recruits a national platform to see coaches and players ahead of the fall season.
