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Kevin Willard coaching against Grand Canyon on March 21, 2025. (Stephen Brashear/Imagn Images.)

College Basketball

Maryland coach Kevin Willard’s ‘The only situation is you guys and Twitter’ line doesn’t hold up

ESPN announcer Kevin Brown brought the Butt Fumble back to life during an ACC Tournament game between Clemson and SMU.

Kevin Brown perfectly weaves ‘Butt Fumble’ into ACC Tourney broadcast

"Looking like Mark Sanchez on Thanksgiving night."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 14, 2025 0
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo

College Football Playoff viewership strong for ESPN, mediocre for TNT

Overall, the first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 10.6 million viewers across the ESPN and TNT Sports networks.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 23, 2024 0
Sean McDonough during the 2021 ACC Men's College Basketball Tournament

Sean McDonough couldn’t believe text from Verne Lundquist following Clemson-SMU thriller

"The gist of it was, 'I hope you're basking in the glow of all the praise being lavished on you, and you should be because it's richly deserved.'"

By Sam Neumann OnDec 12, 2024 0
The College Football Playoff will investigate the leak that led to Brett McMurphy reporting that SMU had been selected to the College Football Playoff over Alabama.

‘Furious’ College Football Playoff to investigate SMU over Alabama leak

“I told all involved, you’ve betrayed the process."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 11, 2024 0
Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette

SEC Championship secures most-watched college football game so far this season

Georgia's win averaged 16.6 million viewers on ABC.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 11, 2024 0
Joel Klatt SMU Alabama

Joel Klatt accuses CFP committee of ‘manipulation’ to get SMU in over Alabama

Joel Klatt continued his criticism of the College Football Playoff committee, saying they manipulated the process to favor SMU over Alabama.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 10, 2024 0
SMU Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee on ESPN.

SMU HC Rhett Lashlee mocked ESPN ‘creating drama’ on their network, shouting out their former reporter Brett McMurphy

"I think shortly before it was announced, I saw a tweet from Brett McMurphy, and the Vegas odds started shifting."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 8, 2024 0
Brett McMurphy in 2016.

Ex-ESPN reporter Brett McMurphy reported SMU was in over Alabama before CFP reveal show began

McMurphy posted on X that SMU was in over Alabama at 11:59 a.m. ET, one minute before ESPN started their CFP reveal show.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 8, 2024 0
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer (R) greets offensive linenam Kadyn Proctor (74) prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024. (Jeff Hanisch/Imagn Images.)

AP poll puts Alabama over SMU

The AP Top 25 poll put the Alabama Crimson Tide over the SMU Mustangs for the last playoff berth, but only by one point.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 8, 2024 0
Nolan Hauser (81) celebrates after an ACC Championship-winning field goal on Dec. 7, 2024.

Clemson radio announcers go wild for ACC-winning walk-off 56-yard FG: ‘HE HIT IT! HE HIT IT!’

A 56-yard, career-long FG from true freshman Nolan Hauser got quite the radio call.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 8, 2024 0
Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy argued that SMU belongs in the CFP while warning the committee against setting a dangerous precedent.

Sean McDonough earns praise for call of SMU-Clemson thriller

ESPN's Sean McDonough was at his very best during the call of Clemson's thrilling ACC Championship victory against SMU.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 8, 2024 0
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had plenty to say after Clemson's ACC Championship Game win over SMU on Saturday night. Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Dabo Swinney stumps for SMU, shouts out Fran Brown, quotes ‘Dumb and Dumber’

Dabo Swinney is rarely at a loss for words. After Swinney and the Clemson Tigers won Friday night’s...

By Michael Dixon OnDec 8, 2024 0
Credit: ESPN

College Football

Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy strongly stump for SMU’s inclusion in CFP: ‘A very dangerous precedent that could be set’

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips makes an appearance on ESPN's College GameDay.

Remembering who Jordan Travis played for proved troublesome for Jim Phillips

"Since Jordan Travis took over, [SMU is] 9-0."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 7, 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

Iowa State, SMU athletic directors argue on social media over CFP rankings

"Beat Clemson Saturday and I will respect your ranking."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 4, 2024 0
SMU reporter Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

The Dallas Morning News’ Lia Assimakopoulos on SMU football’s breakthrough season

The Mustangs (9-1) have 'been able to show they belong this year.'

By Michael Grant OnNov 22, 2024 0
Oct 5, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs head coach Rhett Lashlee reacts during the first quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

SMU’s Rhett Lashlee has best message yet for conference biases

"Make it make sense."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 15, 2024 0
The ACC had fun with both TCU and The CW Network following SMU's decisive win over the Horned Frogs on Saturday. Photo Credit: The CW Network

ACC trolls TCU, The CW on X after SMU blowout

"Fortunately."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 21, 2024 0
Jul 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; A uniform display is seen during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown.

ESPN executive says network didn’t drive ACC expansion talks

"There was sort of a misperception that ESPN is involved and has control of that, and we absolutely do not."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 6, 2024 2
Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

College Football

ACC Network personalities examine impact of expansion on conference future

Viewers didn't see much of SMU kicker Collin Rogers' 52-yard field goal as the broadcast went to cameras in the wrong end zone. Photo Credit: CBS Sports Network.

CBS Sports Network went to camera in wrong end zone on field goal attempt

"Will it get there? Yes." We'll have to take your word for it.

By Michael Dixon OnAug 24, 2024 4
Rain-soaked fan finds solace in 'Mr. Brightside' at dreary Fenway Bowl

Rain-soaked fan finds solace in ‘Mr. Brightside’ at dreary Fenway Bowl

"The Killers can do wonders for a crowd."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 28, 2023 1
SMU realignment

Inside story reveals how SMU’s billionaire boosters bought Power 5 ticket

SMU and their move to the ACC was another twist in the conference realignment saga. Ross Dellenger detailed the fascinating path to get there.

By Chris Novak OnSep 7, 2023 0
A logo for ESPN platforms' 2023 US Open coverage.

ESPN tennis announcers blast NCAA conference realignment during US Open broadcast

"How can you be in the Pac-12, which stands for Pacific, and then end up in the Atlantic?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 1, 2023 0

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