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Network execs reveal Big Ten TV draft process

"I’ve never been in an NFL Draft board room, but I imagine it’s pretty similar, right?"

By Drew Lerner OnMay 30, 2025 0
A general view of a CBS sports broadcast microphone on the field before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

SEC reportedly never actually had a signed contract with CBS

"It's not unprecedented to not sign these long form contracts. But like, it certainly makes it more complicated. And it certainly lends itself to more arguing over what is owed."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 11, 2024 0
The camera angle that NBC viewers saw of Iowa's game-winning field goal against Nebraska left something to be desired. Photo Credit: NBC

NBC camera angle missed Iowa’s 53-yard game-winning field goal go over crossbar

Not ideal.

By Michael Dixon OnNov 30, 2024 0
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College Football

Fox and other Big Ten TV partners can trade exclusive windows, but only when it benefits them

NBC broadcaster Colt McCoy didn't exactly earn rave reviews in his first opportunity calling Big Ten Football for the network on Saturday.

Colt McCoy acknowledges shortcomings as broadcaster: ‘Listen, broadcasting is hard’

"I'm learning each week, it's definitely an art."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 16, 2024 0
Todd Blackledge and Noah Eagle on Peacock on Jan. 13, 2024.

NBC announces 2024 college football broadcaster lineup

There are only minor changes to NBC's college football lineup this season.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 20, 2024 1
Iowa Ohio State Caitlin Clark

NBC draws record audience for Ohio State-Iowa women’s hoops game

Even in a losing effort, Caitlin Clark is a huge draw.

By Joe Lucia OnJan 23, 2024 3

Matt Cassel on Ohio State-Michigan, Heisman Trophy, and Bill Belichick

'Ohio State has something to prove with the way the last two years have gone for them.'

By Michael Grant OnNov 22, 2023 0
Bill DeMora, a state senator who represents Columbus, is not happy that Ohio State will be on Peacock only and has heard from frustrated constituents. Photo Credit: Clare Grant/The Columbus Dispatch /USA TODAY NETWORK

Ohio senator Bill DeMora hopes to introduce legislation regarding stream-only OSU games

"I've heard from a lot of folks that are pissed off that the local bar doesn't have the game or they have to spend X amount of money to buy one football game on this Peacock network so they can watch Ohio State."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 13, 2023 8
Caitlin Clark

Get ready for more major Big Ten games on Peacock

The biggest stars and programs in Big Ten basketball will be heavily featured on Peacock. Is it just the beginning?

By Awful Announcing Newsletter OnOct 4, 2023 3
Noah Eagle calling a FS1 NCAA basketball game in February 2022.

Noah Eagle, Jordan Cornette, and Zora Stephenson set for Peacock Big Ten basketball broadcast roles

Peacock is filling out their staffing for their college basketball coverage this year.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 2, 2023 1
Ohio State Notre Dame

Ohio State-Notre Dame is NBC’s most-watched regular season college football game in 30 years

NBC Sports now has the season's most-watched college football game, pending other viewership from Week 4.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 25, 2023 0
Sep 9, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; *Maryland Terrapins defensive back Avantae Williams (23 celebrates with offensive lineman Conor Fagan (75) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Dismal ratings show nobody needs Big Ten expansion more than NBC

Maryland vs. Charlotte on NBC barely beat out The CW’s airing of Cincinnati-Pittsburgh.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 14, 2023 8

College football schedule makers need to do better than this week’s awful slate

Hopefully the consolidation of college football and the superconference era brings no more Saturdays like this one.

By Awful Announcing Newsletter OnSep 13, 2023 8

Peacock debuts Big Turd Cock college football package

Peacock debuted its Big Ten football package on Saturday but the phrasing of their branding caught in the booth was a hilarious sight.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnSep 2, 2023 2
Todd Blackledge

Todd Blackledge left ESPN for NBC because they made him feel wanted

“They made me feel very, very important and very wanted."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 31, 2023 3
A NBC score bug as seen on their Navy-Notre Dame broadcast. (@scorebugwatch on Twitter.)

NBC debuts new score bug on Navy-Notre Dame game

The new score bug looks closer to NBC's NFL coverage than what they'd previously used for college football.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 26, 2023 2
Peacock

Three more Big Noon Kickoff matchups, several Peacock-exclusive Big Ten games reported

Three more Big Noon games and several more Peacock-exclusives have been revealed.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 15, 2023 3
Fall Out Boy Big Ten on NBC

Fall Out Boy will be featured on NBC’s Big Ten show open

Name a more iconic duo than Fall Out Boy and college football.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 10, 2023 5
The NBC Sports logo.

NBC Sports announces full lineup of college football broadcasters for 2023 season

NBC Sports has unveiled their lineup of college football broadcasters for the upcoming season.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 2, 2023 2
Nicole Auerbach

Nicole Auerbach reportedly joining NBC’s Big Ten coverage, will remain with The Athletic, BTN, SiriusXM

NBC's Big Ten coverage has added a college football insider for this season.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 1, 2023 1
Big Noon Kickoff

CBS, Fox, NBC will rotate top weekly Big Ten game choices

Each of the Big Ten's media partners will get multiple cracks at picking first weekly.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 27, 2023 5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph poses for a photo on the red carpet before the NFL Honors award show at Symphony Hall.

Kyle Rudolph will reportedly be part of NBC Sports’ Big Ten broadcast crew this season

Rudolph will "call select Big Ten games for NBC this fall."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 12, 2023 1
Matt Cassel

Matt Cassel joins NBC’s Big Ten coverage

Cassel will serve as a pregame studio analyst on NBC's Big Ten coverage, despite only completing 20 passes in college at USC.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 5, 2023 1
Kevin Warren at Big Ten Media Days in July 2022.

Analyzing ESPN’s report on an unfinished Big Ten TV deal, Kevin Warren criticisms, and the conference having to ‘pay back’ Fox and NBC

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, ex-Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren gave the 2026 conference championship game to NBC "without full authority to do so." Warren's deal with NBC also created a divide between the network and top schools over late-November night games.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 22, 2023 7

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