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The Rose Bowl stadium prepares to host the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025.

Rose Bowl moving off traditional start time for upcoming season

"All three bowls shifting their start times allows us to place each game in an ideal window on New Year’s Day and provide the optimal viewing experience."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2025 0
While it lacked significant on-field drama, Ohio State's win over Oregon in Wednesday's Rose Bowl drew massive viewership numbers. Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

ESPN: Rose Bowl was ‘most watched non-NFL sporting event’ since last year’s CFP Final

The Rose Bowl averaged 21.1 million viewers, peaking at 24.3 million.

By Michael Dixon OnJan 4, 2025 0
The Rose Bowl stadium prepares to host the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025.

Legendary columnist Art Spander’s remarkable 70-year Rose Bowl streak comes to a close

Spander's health issues related to his eyesight would have made Wednesday's Rose Bowl "difficult."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 2, 2025 0
Several Rose Bowl viewers found themselves confused by the game's commentary, only to realize that they were watching Pat McAfee's altcast.

Rose Bowl viewers criticize ESPN broadcast, only to realize they’re watching Pat McAfee altcast

"Is it that hard to show some decorum for the game's most prestigious Bowl?"

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 2, 2025 0
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard was initially barred from the postgame stage following Ohio State's win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

Ohio State QB Will Howard barred from joining teammates on Rose Bowl postgame stage

"There's a weight limit apparently."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 2, 2025 0
Oregon star Dillon Gabriel had an awkward interview with a local reporter Monday that went viral, causing speculation about his condition. Photo Credit: Brenna Greene

Dillon Gabriel ‘was not high’ in viral interview, reporter says

"Dillon was not high."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 1, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for January 1, 2025: how to watch College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

The last three of the four quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff are being held today. ESPN's networks are all over them,.

By Ken Fang OnJan 1, 2025 0
The 2024 Rose Bowl logo

Rose Bowl requests to be annual CFP quarterfinal on New Year’s Day

93 of the 108 Rose Bowl's played have been on New Year's Day.

By Reice Shipley OnJul 24, 2024 4
J.J. McCarthy Rose Bowl semifinal

College Football Playoff semifinals draw best viewership since 2018

The College Football Playoff semifinals hit a multi-year high, a positive development heading into the title game.

By Joe Lucia OnJan 3, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith's proposal to move the Rose Bowl.

Stephen A. Smith says Rose Bowl should be moved to SoFi Stadium, gets roasted

"It's difficult to get to the d*mn game!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 3, 2024 7
Kirk Herbstreit on the ESPN College Gameday set at the 2024 Rose Bowl

Kirk Herbstreit wants Rose Bowl as permanent CFP title host

"The setting-beauty-field-and history of that place is unparalleled."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 3, 2024 11
CFP semifinal matchups

ESPN’s broadcast of CFP semifinals sees viewership bump for second straight year

The Rose Bowl attracted an average of 27.2 million viewers.

By Reice Shipley OnJan 2, 2024 1
Former Michigan star turned Big Ten Network color analyst Jake Butt at the Rose Bowl

Big Ten Network’s Jake Butt sweat through his shirt at the Rose Bowl

"This is the Rose Bowl!! I won’t apologize for sweating!!"

By Reice Shipley OnJan 2, 2024 1
ESPN's Field Pass broadcast of the Rose Bowl. Photo Credit: ESPN2

Fans had differing opinions of ESPN’s Field Pass broadcast of Rose Bowl featuring Pat McAfee

Fans either loved or hated the Field Pass broadcast of the Rose Bowl featuring the cast of The Pat McAfee Show.

By Reice Shipley OnJan 1, 2024 2
The 2024 Rose Bowl logo

Longtime Bay Area sportswriter Art Spander attends 70th Rose Bowl

"A Rose Bowl legend if there ever was one!"

By Reice Shipley OnJan 1, 2024 1
Syndication: USA TODAY

College Football

A history of college football on TV told through 13 bowl games

Jim Harbaugh during the Rose Bowl media day.

Jim Harbaugh: ‘Jesus would have been a five-star player’

"He would have been a 5-star player, no doubt about it. He would have been a Hall of Fame coach."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 30, 2023 2
Rose Bowl

ESPN’s first Rose Bowl float in decades will feature prominent CFB personalities

The network will have a float in the Rose Bowl Parade after almost 20 years, featuring multiple on-air personalities.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 30, 2023 2
Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh hilariously dodges questions about NFL coaching prospects

Asked about his NFL coaching prospects, Jim Harbaugh tossed a huge word salad.

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 28, 2023 0
Washington Huskies MegaCast

MegaCast returning for College Football Playoff Semifinals

ESPN's MegaCast returns with ten different broadcasts for each College Football Playoff Semifinal.

By Joe Lucia OnDec 20, 2023 1

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for January 2, 2023: how to watch ESPN’s big day and night of football

ESPN has a busy day with the Cotton Bowl followed by the Rose Bowl then will air Monday Night Football featuring the Buffalo Bills at the Cincinnati Bengals. ABC and ESPN2 will air the game at kickoff.

By Ken Fang OnJan 2, 2023 0
ESPN's Megacast plans

ESPN’s Megacast for the CFP semifinals will be the first college football Megacast without a film room of some sort

There's been at least some version of a film room on every ESPN college football Megacast since 2014, with many of those featuring current coaches. But this year's semifinals Megacasts won't have a film room.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 28, 2020 2
The Rose Bowl saw Troy Dye and Oregon lift the Leishman Trophy, and it pulled in good ratings for ESPN.

Rose Bowl and Citrus Bowl post impressive numbers for ESPN and ABC

There weren't any playoff games on New Year's Day this year, but some other bowls like the Rose and Citrus drew good numbers.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 2, 2020 3

The New Year’s Six ratings are in, and it’s not great news overall

The bowl season is ending with a whimper.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 2, 2019 5
January 1, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) and cornerback Parnell Motley (11) during the second half in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Unsurprisingly, the College Football Playoff drew far stronger ratings on New Year’s Day than on New Year’s Eve

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