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Dan Orlovsky on ESPN's First Take

CBS reportedly made push for ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky to replace Gary Danielson

The ESPN analyst turned CBS down.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 13, 2025 0
Detailed view of the Pac-12 Conference logo

ESPN, Fox, CBS reportedly in ‘exploratory phase’ for Pac-12 rights

It's unclear what each network's level of interest is.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 4, 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
Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette

SEC Championship secures most-watched college football game so far this season

Georgia's win averaged 16.6 million viewers on ABC.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 11, 2024 0
The CBS Sports television crew broadcasts from the sidelines of the Army-Navy Game

CBS Sports reaches 10-year media rights extension for Army-Navy game

The network has aired America's Game every year since 1996.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 9, 2024 0
A polyptych showing nine top CFB announcing booths from 2024.

ABC

The 2024 Awful Announcing college football announcer rankings

Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Detail view of a ESPN college football emblem on a end zone broadcast camera during the first half between the North Dakota State Bison against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Grade the top 25 college football announcing teams for 2024

Our poll to grade the top 25 2024 college football announcing booths will be open through Wednesday, Dec. 4.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 29, 2024 0
Nine different college football scorebugs for 2024.

College Football

Awful Announcing’s 2024 college football scorebug rankings

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith against Nebraska on Oct. 26, 2024.

Your 2024 Week 10 college football announcing schedule

Many eyes will be on Happy Valley for Ohio State-Penn State, but there are lots of other interesting matchups here.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 29, 2024 0
Nine different college football scorebugs for 2024.

College Football

Grade the 2024 college football scorebugs

Oregon's Jay Harris celebrates against Purdue on Oct. 18, 2024.

Your 2024 Week 9 college football announcing schedule

Here's a look at the FBS college football matchups for Week 9, with analysis of top games and announcing assignments.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 22, 2024 0
Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson on a CBS broadcast honoring Illinois' 1924 game against Michigan.

CBS paid homage to 1924 Michigan-Illinois game with press outfits, radio reenactment

From a radio reenactment to Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, and Jenny Dell dressing in 1924 fashions and Nessler reading a Grantland Rice column, this was quite the open.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 19, 2024 0
Quinn Ewers (3) and Texas celebrate beating Oklahoma on Oct. 12, 2024.

Your 2024 Week 8 college football announcing schedule

A primetime clash between No. 5 Georgia and No. 1 Texas leads a strong slate this week.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 15, 2024 0
Tennessee Volunteers' offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a flag after beating the Oklahoma Sooners on the road on Sept. 21, 2024.

Your 2024 Week 6 college football announcing schedule

The No. 4 Tennessee at Arkansas matchup Saturday night will garner plenty of attention.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 3, 2024 0
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart watching a Athens Academy-Commerce High game on Sept. 20, 2024. (Joshua L. Jones/Online Athens, via USA Today Sports.)

Announcing Schedules

Your 2024 Week 5 college football announcing schedule

Tennessee receiver Chris Brazzell II against Kent State on Sept. 14, 2024. (Angelina Alcantar/The Knoxville News-Sentinel, via USA Today Sports.)

Announcing Schedules

Your 2024 Week 4 college football announcing schedule

CBS color analyst Gary Danielson becomes the latest broadcaster to incorrectly describe the intentional grounding rule on-air this season. Photo Credit: CBS

Gary Danielson becomes latest CFB broadcaster to not know intentional grounding rules

"That's gonna be intentional grounding."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 7, 2024 4
Clemson HC Dabo Swinney after the 2023 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

Your Week 1 college football announcing schedule

There are plenty of notable games this weekend, both from an on-field and an in-booth perspective.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 30, 2024 0
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer against Georgia.

Shane Beamer’s ‘We’re kicking their butts right now’ halftime comments backfired

The Gamecocks did not, in fact, keep going.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 17, 2023 0
Tom McCarthy

Tom McCarthy adds to trend of calling ‘incomplete’ on missed FGs

"It's on its way...and it hits the right upright. Incomplete."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 3, 2023 3
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

Broadcasting was much harder than FAU’s Tom Herman thought: ‘It gave me a newfound appreciation for what those guys do.’

"It was a bit daunting, to be honest with you.”

By Sam Neumann OnMay 19, 2023 0
Jenny Dell and Nick Saban

Irritable Nick Saban preemptively got annoyed at reporter Jenny Dell after ignoring her question

This is pretty on brand for Nick Saban, who like Bill Belichick and Gregg Popovich, often has his petulance with the media excused.

By Brandon Contes OnOct 3, 2022 2

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