A strategic reshuffle at Fox Sports
Connor Onion is set to become Fox Sports' new No. 2 voice for college football, stepping into the role vacated by Jason Benetti. The network will pair him with analyst Robert Griffin III, creating a fresh dynamic for the upcoming season.
Onion first attracted broader attention when he made his MLB debut in April 2024, calling a Rangers‑Astros game on FS1. Since then, readers have praised his deep knowledge and highlighted his potential as a future star in sports broadcasting.
Robert Griffin III joined Fox in 2025 after leaving ESPN, bringing with him his podcast, Outta Pocket with RGIII. His transition to Fox includes not only on‑air analysis but also the integration of his digital content into the network's sports programming.
Tim Brando, another Fox Sports voice, was not considered for the promotion, underscoring the network's confidence in Onion's trajectory. Benetti, who entered Fox in 2022 and handled college football, NFL assignments and Detroit Tigers play‑by‑play, is moving to NBC to become the lead voice of Sunday Night Baseball.
Fox Sports executives say they see Onion expanding into a range similar to Benetti’s, citing his rapid growth and the network's belief that he can carry the next generation of college football storytelling.