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ESPN announcers Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit in the booth for the College Football Playoff semifinals between Ole Miss and Miami. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Fowler had a weird night calling Miami’s CFP semifinal win over Ole Miss

"Is Chris Fowler in the building?"

By Sam Neumann OnJan 9, 2026 0
Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler appear on 'SportsCenter with SVP' after the Miami-Ole Miss College Football Playoff semifinal. Photo Credit: ESPN

Kirk Herbstreit urges college football programs to ‘build a team’ over ‘chasing five-stars’

"If you don't build that, and you just chase five-stars, you're never going to be here on that stage."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 9, 2026 0
ESPN announcers Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit in the booth for the College Football Playoff semifinals between Ole Miss and Miami. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Fowler announcer jinx sacks Miami in CFP

"They haven't gotten close to sacking him yet."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 8, 2026 0
A targeting review during the Miami-Ole Miss College Football Playoff semifinal. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN rules analyst Bill LeMonnier all over the place on targeting review in CFP

"This shouldn't take long."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 8, 2026 0
ESPN rules analyst Mike Chase appears on the Carolina Panthers-Tampa Bay Buccaneers broadcast.

ESPN viewers blast rules analyst Mike Chase during Panthers-Bucs game

Pat McAfee: "Refs ass... rules analyst... also ass... Not great."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 3, 2026 0
Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy on the call for the Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl CFP broadcast. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN announcer assignments for College Football Playoff semifinals revealed

Here are the Miami-Ole Miss and Oregon-Indiana CFP announcer assignments for ESPN.

By Matt Clapp OnJan 3, 2026 0
ESPN color commentator Kirk Herbstreit alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler after the Alabama-Indiana College Football Playoff game at the Rose Bowl. Photo Credit: ESPN

Kirk Herbstreit calls out “embarrassing” effort by Alabama vs Indiana in CFP

"Nobody is playing with any fire. It's almost like they feel defeated. Like there's nothing we can do."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 1, 2026 0
The College Football Selection Show on ESPN, featuring Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit, and Chris Fowler. Photo Credit: ESPN

Chris Fowler on CFP: ‘This is a bracket that’s going to be talked about forever’

"There's going to be something more than a tweak, I think, going forward."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 7, 2025 0
Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler on the SEC on ABC broadcast. Photo Credit: ABC

Chris Fowler nails call ahead of big play in SEC Championship

"Don't look away with punts and field goals. Special teams play has a rich history in the SEC Championship Game."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 6, 2025 0
Chris Fowler on The Dan Patrick Show.

Chris Fowler promises ESPN ‘plays no part’ in pulling strings for CFP committee

Chris Fowler addressed the long-standing conspiracy theory that ESPN influences the College Football Playoff selection.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 3, 2025 0
Nine college football announcing teams.

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Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler

Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler were all of us reacting to Omar Cooper Jr.’s touchdown catch

"This might be the catch of the year so far."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 10, 2025 0
Kirk Herbstreit couldn't believe the short shorts on Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell. Photo Credit: ABC

Kirk Herbstreit: Short shorts ‘should be a penalty’

"Just dressing like that should be a penalty. What the hell is it? Wearing shorts out there?"

By Matt Clapp OnNov 2, 2025 0
A no-call on what should've been a penalty during the Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Photo Credit: ESPN

Dan Orlovsky on MNF no-call: ‘You can’t miss this’

"That's gotta be a flag."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 29, 2025 0
Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler had a strong reaction to Georgia's Ellis Robinson after the DB committed a bad penalty. Photo Credit: ABC

Kirk Herbstreit, Chris Fowler had harsh criticism of Georgia player’s ‘ludicrous’ penalty

"What the hell are you thinking? That's 15 yards you just cost the team."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2025 0
Aug 21, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Roman Reigns (black pants) with Paul Heyman (suit) and John Cena (denim shorts) battle for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2021 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Fowler has no idea who John Cena is

Chris Fowler mispronounced the name of John Cena in reading a promo for WWE Wrestlepalooza on the ESPN app.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 16, 2025 0
Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, and Chris Fowler on ESPN on Jan. 4, 2025.

Viewers note Chris Fowler’s vocal issues on call of Chargers-Raiders MNF matchup

"Chris Fowler lost his voice."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 15, 2025 0
As Michigan's Dominic Zvada found out on Saturday, not even All-American kickers are immune to an announcer jinx. Chris Fowler supplied this one. Photo Credit: ABC

Chris Fowler hits Michigan All-American kicker Dominic Zvada with announcer jinx

"I know I'm gonna hear about it."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 6, 2025 0
Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit

‘College GameDay’ viewers loved seeing Chris Fowler return to Lee Corso tribute

"I want you to take this in. Look at this scene, man. This is because, largely, you built this."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 30, 2025 0
Bill Belichick on UNC declining Hard Knocks

Chris Fowler predicts big audience for Bill Belichick’s UNC debut

"[ESPN] is expecting big ratings for that Labor Day night game."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 29, 2025 0
Chris Fowler alongside Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit on 'College GameDay'

Chris Fowler to appear on Week 1 of ‘College GameDay’ for Lee Corso’s final show

Fowler hosted 'College GameDay' alongside Corso from 1990 to 2014.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 28, 2025 0
The announce teams for ABC's broadcasts top Week 1 college football broadcasts, LSU vs. Clemson and Notre Dame vs. Miami, have been announced. Photo Credit: ESPN on ABC

ABC reveals announce teams for LSU-Clemson, Notre Dame-Miami

ABC will air two of college foootball’s biggest games in Week 1 in the top-10 matchups between LSU...

By Michael Dixon OnAug 24, 2025 0
A champagne cork interrupted play at the Wimbledon men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN crew reacts to champagne cork interrupting Wimbledon final

"At least take the bottle away from that person."

By Matt Clapp OnJul 13, 2025 0
Oct 5, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; ABC announcer Chris Fowler prior to the game against the Tennessee Volunteers and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Chris Fowler describes challenges calling touchdown celebrations for EA Sports’ ‘College Football 26’

"Kind of an intense, loud morning in here today."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 3, 2025 0
Orchard Hill vs Valiente in the final of the 113th U.S. Open final at International Polo Club Palm Beach

ESPN extends deal with U.S. Polo Association, Chris Fowler to host coverage

"I’ve been a fan of the sport of polo for years, and now I’m excited to be part of the genuine polo experience by hosting the U.S. Open Polo Championship."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 20, 2025 0

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