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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
A polyptych showing nine top CFB announcing booths from 2024.

ABC

The 2024 Awful Announcing college football announcer rankings

Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York

ABC secures most-watched college football window of the year, beating Fox’s ‘Big Noon’

ABC averaged 7.39 million viewers for its primetime games, up a staggering 106 percent from its primetime window in 2023.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 5, 2024 0
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
A general view of Beaver Stadium

NBC and IMAX partner to air Penn State ‘White Out’ game in theaters

23 IMAX theaters nationwide will broadcast Saturday's game, mostly in locations throughout Pennsylvania and Washington.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 5, 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
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

Paul Burmeister and Colt McCoy

Unlike his time in the NFL, NBC broadcaster Colt McCoy is failing to be a serviceable backup

"Colt McCoy talks like he’s reading out loud in class and isn’t a strong enough reader to risk vocal inflection."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 15, 2024 1
A pass from Shedeur Sanders that was ruled incomplete, which Terry McAulay took issue with.

Terry McAulay ‘stunned’ by ‘clear error’ from refs, Big Ten Command Center

"This is just a clear error in my mind from the Big Ten Command Center."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 8, 2024 5
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 not earning rave reviews in NBC booth

"I need Colt McCoy to get excited about calling this game."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 7, 2024 14
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
After Ohio State's last-second win over Notre Dame, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day blasted former Fighting Irish coach, Lou Holtz. Photo Credit: NBC

Rece Davis expresses concern for Ryan Day in aftermath of viral Lou Holtz rant

"I’m not sure Ryan was certain what the target of his anger should be, because I’m not certain that Ryan knew exactly what he heard."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 26, 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 graphic claiming Joe Montana won five Super Bowls.

NBC falsely claims Joe Montana won five Super Bowls

No, Joe Montana was quite famously not involved in the 49ers' Super Bowl XXIX win in 1994.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 26, 2023 5
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
Oct 26, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff during Pac-12 Media Day at Pac-12 Network Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College Football

Pac-12 reportedly unsuccessfully approached NBC a third time: ‘We were looking for a savior.’

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
Maria Taylor

Maria Taylor will reportedly host NBC’s Big Ten studio coverage

Taylor is expected to continue hosting Football Night In America on Sundays as well.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 12, 2022 0

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