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Matt Barrie: SEC breaking away would be ‘entertaining’ unlike Big Ten

"So for the SEC to say they can break off and do their own thing, well, that'd be pretty entertaining."

By Qwame Skinner OnJun 4, 2026 0
ESPN's Matt Barrie

Matt Barrie officially named new ‘SEC Nation’ host

Barrie's first official appearance on the SEC Network will come at the SEC Kickoff in Tampa, July 20-23.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 27, 2026 0
ESPN's Seth Greenberg talks about UConn head coach Dan Hurley on SportsCenter. Credit: ESPN; NCAA March Madness

Seth Greenberg: Referee Roger Ayers says ‘nothing happened’ with Dan Hurley after go-ahead shot

"He said, 'What are you talking about?' He literally didn't know what I was talking about."

By Matt Clapp OnMar 30, 2026 0
ESPN's Matt Barrie

Matt Barrie reportedly succeeding Laura Rutledge as host of ‘SEC Nation’

Laura Rutledge is moving on from SEC Nation after nearly a decade.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 18, 2026 0
Former NFL star Jason Kelce reports from below the TGL rotating green for ESPN. Credit: ESPN; TGL

Jason Kelce does TGL reporting from below rotating green

"I'm down here in the bowels of the green here at TGL, and probably the most innovative aspect of this entire thing."

By Matt Clapp OnMar 2, 2026 0
Syndication: Palm Beach Post

ESPN

TGL proves it’s here to stay in Year 2

Lane Kiffin and Matt Barrie

Matt Barrie claims SEC still draws more eyeballs than Big Ten, says only LSU can save conference

"Maybe one league's the deepest and gets the most eyeballs, but the other one is where it counts as the national champion."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 21, 2026 0
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: Indiana and Vanderbilt stories ‘equally dramatic’

Paul Finebaum compared Indiana's Cinderella story to Vanderbilt saying their turnarounds are "equally dramatic."

By Matt Yoder OnJan 16, 2026 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

College Football

Awful Announcing’s 2025 college football media bias rankings

Paul Finebaum and Miami

Paul Finebaum want to ‘see Miami win it all just to shut Notre Dame fans up’

"Some of the stupidest tweets I've ever seen."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 21, 2025 0
Laura Rutledge, Field Yates, Malika Andrews and Dan Orlovsky. Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

ESPN

Breakthrough talent is harder to find at ESPN now, but don’t overlook these homegrown stars

Brady Quinn and Matt Barrie

Fox’s Brady Quinn calls out ESPN over Notre Dame bowl withdrawal criticism

Quinn was not having the perceived double standard...

By Sean Keeley OnDec 7, 2025 0
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hauls in a touchdown catch as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Paul Finebaum thinks USC regrets leaving the Pac-12

"Because who are they anymore?"

By Sam Neumann OnNov 24, 2025 0
Matt Barrie roasts LeBron James over Hennessy ad

Matt Barrie: LeBron James should ‘rub some Hennessy’ on injured sciatic nerve

"Hey, I don't know about rubbing it on it, but if he takes a few shots maybe it wouldn't hurt!"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 9, 2025 0
After Penn State's loss to Oregon, ESPN's Paul Finebaum issued some tough criticism about James Franklin's big-game record. Photo Credit: ESPN College Football on YouTube/The Matt Barrie Show.

Paul Finebaum dismisses James Franklin as ‘big-time coach’: ‘He does the same thing every time’

"...it's become so repetitive"

By Michael Dixon OnSep 29, 2025 0
Ferris State AD Steve Brockelbank blasts ESPN's Joey Galloway for questioning why former Ferris State QB Trinidad Chambliss played at the Division II level. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ferris State AD blasts ESPN’s Joey Galloway for shot at program while praising Trinidad Chambliss

"Stop asking dumb questions @ESPN."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 23, 2025 0
Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson

Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson-hosted ‘SportsCenter’ will fill ‘Around the Horn’ timeslot

"It will be at least several months before ESPN develops a new concept."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 25, 2025 0
ESPN's Matt Barrie

ESPN re-signs Matt Barrie to multi-year deal

"I’m a college football junkie, and a golf nerd, so this job is perfect for me."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 10, 2025 0
Credit: Drew Lerner/Awful Announcing

ESPN

Inside TGL: Why the league’s early success can translate to sustainability

Ryan Clark expressed discomfort with Sage Steele's comments questioning why President Barack Obama would identify as Black.

Ryan Clark confirms he once refused to work with Sage Steele after Barack Obama comments

"I didn't want my discomfort with what she said to show on screen."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 22, 2025 0
Syndication: Palm Beach Post

Golf

TGL might be just what professional golf needs in 2025

Credit: TGL presented by SoFi.

ESPN

TGL, ESPN, and Tiger Woods lead golf into the great unknown

Viewers of the Duke's Mayo Bowl realized that Matt Barrie -- who was calling the game for ESPN -- is likely not a fan of mayonnaise. Photo Credit: ESPN

Mixing mayonnaise with ice cream bar does not go well for Matt Barrie

"THAT. WAS. HIDEOUS."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 3, 2025 0
ESPN's Matt Barrie

ESPN’s Matt Barrie on College Football Playoff and TGL debut

'The (game) I'm keeping my eye on the most: Notre Dame and Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.'

By Michael Grant OnDec 30, 2024 0
Scott Van Pelt SportsCenter

ESPN names Scott Van Pelt, Matt Barrie, Marty Smith to TGL broadcast team

Scott Van Pelt will lead ESPN's trio to cover the TGL season starring Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy that begins next month.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 12, 2024 0

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