If you have just standard cable, the Big 10 game being shown in the Chicago area at 11:00 is EMU-Michigan. Kind of surprised, seeing as you couldn't get any more "local" than NIU/Purdue given the choices of games the BTN has in that time slot.

(09-16-2009 07:28 AM)philhelm Wrote:  The start time is 12pm EST - which is the start time for the game in the state of Indiana - remember they dont follow DST. It will be on at 11am CST.

I believe Indiana is now on DST.

Well I am not pleased that this game in not in HD, here's to hoping I can make it to the game.

If it's on the Big 10 Network, it's in HD.

Alright, I'm confused now because I just looked up the BTN in the TV Listings on Yahoo for my cable provider this Saturday and it has the EMU/Michigan game @11?? What's going on? Is this because I only have standard cable? If so, this is outrageous!

(09-16-2009 02:43 PM)7 Wrote:  If it's on the Big 10 Network, it's in HD.

The Big 10 Network alternates on Comcast are not HD.

(09-16-2009 03:00 PM)niusfactuary Wrote:  

(09-16-2009 02:43 PM)7 Wrote:  If it's on the Big 10 Network, it's in HD.

The Big 10 Network alternates on Comcast are not HD.

Oh, I didn't know that. I have directv, my fault.

(09-16-2009 07:43 AM)Field Turf Wrote:  Found this on the BTN web site:

To find the channel number for the games in your area, go to http://www.bigtennetwork.com/gamefinder.

Due to the nature of how the Big Ten schedules football games on Saturdays, the Big Ten Network often must televise several games at once. In order to satisfy fans of all schools, the network has offered all of its affiliates the opportunity to make these “Extra Football Game Channels” available to their subscribers. However, they are only available for Big Ten Network programming on football Saturdays.

“Extra Football Game Channels” are part-time channels that the Big Ten Network has access to on cable or satellite systems which allow the network to offer multiple football games simultaneously to viewers.

If you go to that link they provide, you can plug in your zip code and provider and they will show you the exact channels your game will be on. Here is the result for Comcast:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FOOTBALL GAMES

Catch your Big Ten games on COMCAST! See below for details in your area.

12:00 PM (ET) / 11:00 AM (CT)
EASTERN MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN: channel 67 or 256 (HD)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS. PURDUE: channel 692
TEMPLE VS. PENN STATE: channel 693
WOFFORD VS. WISCONSIN: channel 694

Not seeing Big Ten Network on your TV? Call COMCAST at 800-266-2278 for subscription details!

Do you know if I'll be able to get the game even if I just have standard cable? Because right now, nothing shows up on my TV when I go to channel 692.

(09-16-2009 03:03 PM)JordanHuskie23 Wrote:  

(09-16-2009 07:43 AM)Field Turf Wrote:  Found this on the BTN web site:

To find the channel number for the games in your area, go to http://www.bigtennetwork.com/gamefinder.

Due to the nature of how the Big Ten schedules football games on Saturdays, the Big Ten Network often must televise several games at once. In order to satisfy fans of all schools, the network has offered all of its affiliates the opportunity to make these “Extra Football Game Channels” available to their subscribers. However, they are only available for Big Ten Network programming on football Saturdays.

“Extra Football Game Channels” are part-time channels that the Big Ten Network has access to on cable or satellite systems which allow the network to offer multiple football games simultaneously to viewers.

If you go to that link they provide, you can plug in your zip code and provider and they will show you the exact channels your game will be on. Here is the result for Comcast:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FOOTBALL GAMES

Catch your Big Ten games on COMCAST! See below for details in your area.

12:00 PM (ET) / 11:00 AM (CT)
EASTERN MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN: channel 67 or 256 (HD)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS. PURDUE: channel 692
TEMPLE VS. PENN STATE: channel 693
WOFFORD VS. WISCONSIN: channel 694

Not seeing Big Ten Network on your TV? Call COMCAST at 800-266-2278 for subscription details!

Do you know if I'll be able to get the game even if I just have standard cable? Because right now, nothing shows up on my TV when I go to channel 692.

If you have standard cable, you'll have to wait for the tape delay, unless the powers that be change the primary game to be shown in the Chicago area from EMU-Michigan.

(09-16-2009 03:08 PM)niu79 Wrote:  

(09-16-2009 03:03 PM)JordanHuskie23 Wrote:  

(09-16-2009 07:43 AM)Field Turf Wrote:  Found this on the BTN web site:

To find the channel number for the games in your area, go to http://www.bigtennetwork.com/gamefinder.

Due to the nature of how the Big Ten schedules football games on Saturdays, the Big Ten Network often must televise several games at once. In order to satisfy fans of all schools, the network has offered all of its affiliates the opportunity to make these “Extra Football Game Channels” available to their subscribers. However, they are only available for Big Ten Network programming on football Saturdays.

“Extra Football Game Channels” are part-time channels that the Big Ten Network has access to on cable or satellite systems which allow the network to offer multiple football games simultaneously to viewers.

If you go to that link they provide, you can plug in your zip code and provider and they will show you the exact channels your game will be on. Here is the result for Comcast:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FOOTBALL GAMES

Catch your Big Ten games on COMCAST! See below for details in your area.

12:00 PM (ET) / 11:00 AM (CT)
EASTERN MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN: channel 67 or 256 (HD)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS. PURDUE: channel 692
TEMPLE VS. PENN STATE: channel 693
WOFFORD VS. WISCONSIN: channel 694

Not seeing Big Ten Network on your TV? Call COMCAST at 800-266-2278 for subscription details!

Do you know if I'll be able to get the game even if I just have standard cable? Because right now, nothing shows up on my TV when I go to channel 692.

If you have standard cable, you'll have to wait for the tape delay, unless the powers that be change the primary game to be shown in the Chicago area from EMU-Michigan.

Really? WTF? Because on the BTN website it shows the start of the game @11 on channel 692.

Yea the replay of the game on the regular Big Ten channel is Sunday I think around noonish

Really? WTF? Because on the BTN website it shows the start of the game @11 on channel 692.
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I don't you'll find channel 692 on basic cable.

(09-16-2009 02:43 PM)7 Wrote:  If it's on the Big 10 Network, it's in HD.

the B10 alts are not in HD on dish.

I'm screwed in Central Ohio with Time Warner but I will get to see the replay later in the week. Did not relize that it woud not be in Hi Def. That sucks. Oh well I can listen in to Bill Baker and his merry men and watch the game later in the week.

according to the BTN, I'm watching Michigan destroy EMU saturday morning

Since we live in Big Ten country, most cable providers should carry the Big10 Network overflow channels. It most likely won't be on your channel guide until the day of the game because they are alternate channels. I know for sure that UVerse offered them last year, so I'm certain that they will do it again this season, haven't checked since I have no reason to watch.
Best bet, call up your cable provider. In some cases, you might have to upgrade, but you can always call and cancel the upgrade teh next day.

when i go to 692.. it says check schedule for Saturday's games.. and earlier it was showing an old NW-MI game

(09-16-2009 07:51 PM)DSniu41 Wrote:  when i go to 692.. it says check schedule for Saturday's games.. and earlier it was showing an old NW-MI game

You should be good to go Saturday then.

You need to have a converter box and service package { National Geographic, assorted Discovery channels etc) to include getting chn 692 - even if you already receive BTN home channel.

as per "Bob" - customer service agent support I spoke with Wed afternoon.

see also thread: Dazed, confused and tech challenged=cybes

Ah, the Big 10 Network is in place to serve the Big 10 and its fans !!!! Why would anybody listening to a game call be surprised that the announcers are biased to the Big 10 team?!?!?

Heavens to mergatroid.