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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
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

College Football Playoff will not flip semifinal game dates despite SEC request

"We're not going to flip the games."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 3, 2025 0
ESPN is under fire after not airing the national anthem or moment of silence at the Sugar Bowl following the terrorist attack in New Orleans.

ESPN criticized for not airing Sugar Bowl’s national anthem, moment of silence

ESPN later highlighted the festivities on 'SportsCenter.'

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 3, 2025 0
Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison

ESPN exec details how Sugar Bowl plans shifted in wake of New Orleans attack

"We'll figure out when these different shows could be on. It’s not that big of a deal."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 2, 2025 0
ESPN MegaCast has technical difficulties

Technical difficulties plague ESPN’s ‘MegaCast’ feeds during Sugar Bowl

The "SkyCam" and "Command Center" feeds went down for almost two hours.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 2, 2025 0
ESPN highlights penalty by Georgia's Parker Jones

ESPN criticized for focus on Georgia walk-on who committed sideline penalty

Given everything else that happened in the game, that penalty was the least of Georgia's problems.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 2, 2025 0
ESPN rules analyst Matt Austin supported the officials' sideline interference penalty on Georgia Bulldogs walk-on Parker Jones.

ESPN analyst breaks down Georgia’s ‘incredibly dangerous’ sideline blunder

"That's a good call."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 2, 2025 0
ESPN shared a message from Joe Biden ahead of the Sugar Bowl, emphasizing unity and resilience in the wake of the New Orleans tragedy.

ESPN broadcast shares message from President Joe Biden ahead of Sugar Bowl

"We're glad the game's back on for today, but I'm not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never be kept down."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 2, 2025 0
The turf crew at EverBank Stadium

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl changes start time to accommodate Sugar Bowl postponement

Duke and Ole Miss will now kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 2.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 1, 2025 0
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill on the Sugar Bowl.

Louisiana AG on Sugar Bowl: ‘I would like to see it delayed at least another day’

Louisiana AG Liz Murrill said she'd prefer for the Sugar Bowl to be delayed further.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 1, 2025 0
Laura Rutledge reports that Georgia is sheltering in place at its team hotel while officials assess the safety of the Sugar Bowl.

ESPN’s Laura Rutledge: Georgia football team has shelter-in-place following New Orleans attack

Laura Rutledge reports that Georgia is sheltering in place at its team hotel while officials assess the safety of the Sugar Bowl.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 1, 2025 0
Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo on a banner before the 2022 Sugar Bowl between the Baylor Bears and the Mississippi Rebels at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Sugar Bowl to be played as scheduled following deadly attack in New Orleans

At least 10 were killed and 35 were injured in the attack.

By Ben Axelrod 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
Peter Herbstreit on College GameDay

Kirk Herbstreit’s new companion Peter steals show at ‘College GameDay’

Peter picks up where Ben left off.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 16, 2024 0
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
Greg McElroy and Sean McDonough talking about the Sugar Bowl

Florida State’s Keiondre Jones ‘sickened’ by ESPN broadcasters praising Washington for overcoming adversity

"That's actually sickening to hear."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 2, 2024 2
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
Sean McDonough’s Sugar Bowl performance draws rave reviews. (Credit: ESPN)

College Football

Sean McDonough’s Sugar Bowl performance draws rave reviews

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (R) celebrates with teammates hoisting the Sugar Bowl Trophy after their game against the Texas Longhorns in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome.

Why do College Football Playoff games have to start so late?

"Sincerely, old guy on the east coast who has to go back to work in the morning."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 2, 2024 4
ESPN Boobs Sugar Bowl

ESPN apologizes for showing woman flashing on Bourbon Street during the Sugar Bowl

"We regret that this happened."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 2, 2024 5
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
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
A DirecTV Sugar Bowl error message.

DirecTV’s 4K Sugar Bowl broadcast faced plenty of issues, including no sound and the picture disappearing at times

Many viewers reported experiencing prolonged sound outages and occasional picture blackouts on DirecTV's 4K feed of the Sugar Bowl.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 1, 2020 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

ESPN

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

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