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Apr 3, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley (center) is interviewed by SEC Network reporters Steffi Sorensen (left) and Alyssa Lang during practice at Amalie Arena.

Alyssa Lang joins ESPN’s NBA sideline reporter rotation

Her first assignment is Sunday's Cavaliers-Celtics preseason game.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 10, 2025 0
Bomani Jones on Paul Finebaum

Bomani Jones likens ESPN pulling Paul Finebaum off air to Jimmy Kimmel suspension

"I don't think for a moment that it is an editorial decision."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 7, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum drops caller bringing up "ban" on his show

Paul Finebaum caller dropped after bringing up ESPN ‘ban’

"The only other thing I wanted to say Paul was I saw a blurb that you've been pulled off some of the ES..."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 6, 2025 0
Mississippi State misses a field goal that was badly misjudged by SEC Network announcer Dave Neal during a game vs Tennessee. Photo Credit: SEC Network/ESPN

SEC Network announcer badly misjudges field goal

"And the kick is good." No.

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0
Texas quarterback Arch Manning faces the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Paul Finebaum offers wild Arch Manning take

"[Arch Manning] is the best player we have seen from every aspect since Tim Tebow."

By Matt Clapp OnAug 30, 2025 0
A 2024 logo for SEC Network.

SEC Network re-signs numerous on-air talent, bring back national champion head coach

Former Auburn head coach Gene Chizik returns to the network after several years away from TV.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 25, 2025 0
Peter Burns slammed the Big Ten as a “CFB Ponzi scheme,” arguing they prop up a few contenders while the rest of the league is “hot garbage.”

SEC Network’s Peter Burns: Big Ten runs a ‘highly succesful CFB Ponzi scheme’

"They understand over half of their league is hot garbage and only prop up the small amount of true quality contenders they have."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 30, 2025 0
A screenshot from 'The Paul Finebaum Show' showing a caller named Chris from South Carolina

Comedian John Crist gets called out by ‘Paul Finebaum Show’ caller

"Hey Paul, this guy is supposed to be a comedian?"

By Reice Shipley OnMay 3, 2025 0
Apr 13, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) scores a run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Jackie Bradley Jr. joins ESPN’s college baseball coverage

Bradley is a two-time Men's College World Series champion.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 24, 2025 0
New Tennessee Titans radio broadcaster Taylor Zarzour

SEC Network’s Taylor Zarzour named Tennessee Titans radio voice

"I can't stop thinking about this opportunity, and I am really excited to get going."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 7, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum Eliah Drinkwitz

Paul Finebaum jokes about ‘coach killer’ reputation with Eli Drinkwitz

"I used to be a coach killer. I know those days are over, because I'm a cheerleader for the coaches now, you know that."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 20, 2025 0
SEC Network gymnastics commentators Bart Conner and Trinity Thomas.

SECN’s Bart Conner had hilarious reaction to Trinity Thomas graphic

"You've done so many things there's no room for me, even!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 8, 2025 0
Peter Burns on "The Paul Finebaum Show" in July 2024.

SEC Network host Peter Burns insists the Big Ten has not surpassed the SEC

SEC Network host Peter Burns is still beating the drum for the SEC's conference superiority in spite of its recent lackluster showings.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 22, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: All-Big Ten CFP title game ‘would change the paradigm of college football’

"I'm not sure what we're gonna do down here in SEC country but hang our heads."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 3, 2025 0

SEC Network analyst: Texas ‘outclassed’ Arizona State when it mattered

"When it came down to it, they have a better roster, they rised to the occasion, they've been through some of these games before."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 3, 2025 0
A 2024 logo for SEC Network.

Penn State’s early dominance against SMU got SEC Network personalities mad over Mustangs’ CFP selection over Alabama

"So far, the CFP selection committee has given us some blockbusters. ...Take a bow."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 21, 2024 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A view of the CFP Trophy before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A guide to ESPN’s College Football Playoff studio coverage

ESPN is putting a lot of manpower into the inaugural 12-team playoff.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 20, 2024 0
Paul Finebaum Nick Saban

Nick Saban: I was ‘not ever focused on … what Paul Finebaum thought’

"I was not ever focused … about what Paul Finebaum thought."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 7, 2024 0
A polyptych showing nine top CFB announcing booths from 2024.

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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
ESPN's generative AI avatar FACTS

ESPN in testing stage of AI avatar dubbed ‘FACTS’

The avatar is a joint effort between ESPN and SEC Nation, the Saturday morning SEC Network pregame show.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 14, 2024 0
WWE superstar Bill Goldberg reveals he will be having his retirement match in 2025 during his guest appearance on SEC Network's SEC Nation on Saturday. Photo Credit: SEC Network

‘SEC Nation’ featured announcement from WWE’s Goldberg about final wrestling match

"In 2025, Goldberg is having his retirement match."

By Reice Shipley OnNov 2, 2024 0
Jan 8, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) prepares before the Packers host the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen/Appleton Post-Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK

Randall Cobb: the SEC Network has ‘been a different challenge for me’

Former University of Kentucky and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is in his rookie season as an analyst for SEC Network.

By Michael Grant OnNov 1, 2024 0
The Paul Finebaum Show

Finebaum caller: ‘Will you shut up! I’m trying to talk to Paul!’

"Hey Vance, exactly who did you, uh, who is there?"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 23, 2024 0
SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb had a hard time explaining a Mississippi State player's effort on a play against Georgia. Photo Credit: SEC Network.

SEC Network analyst questions defender’s action on ‘odd’ touchdown

"I don't know what Lanier's doing right there."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 12, 2024 1

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