Sam Houston State's Jason Barfield on Producing a Game at an NFL Venue
SVG College Summit 2025
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In college sports, athletic departments of all sizes are tasked with the challenges of live broadcasting.
At the 2025 SVG College Summit, our Brandon Costa caught up with Jason Barfield, Director of Broadcasting & Digital Media at Sam Houston State. He oversees ESPN productions and all live video streaming, video board operations, and website video features for the Bearkats. He shares some of the highlights from the year - which included the thrill of producing a football game at an NFL stadium - and offers insights into how his department tackles the logistics of crossover season.
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