
CBS Sports Adds Kelly and Pederson as 2026 College Football Analysts
CBS and The CW unveiled new analyst rosters and broadcast crews for the upcoming 2026 college football season, while ESPN reshuffled its analyst contracts.
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CBS and The CW unveiled new analyst rosters and broadcast crews for the upcoming 2026 college football season, while ESPN reshuffled its analyst contracts.

ESPN’s new Friday afternoon college‑football program, fronted by analyst Josh Pate and Barstool‑derived co‑hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, arrives amid criticism that it mirrors Barstool Sports’ style and follows a wave of on‑air layoffs.

ESPN announced a multi‑year contract extension for Tim Tebow, keeping the Heisman‑winning quarterback‑turned‑analyst on SEC Nation as the network introduces new hosts and panelists.

A new ESPN Friday night college football program will feature the hosts of the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, blending digital‑first commentary with live campus production.

The network announces a campus‑based Friday night college football program featuring the podcast trio, aiming to deepen its coverage of a sport second only to the NFL in viewership.

Tim Tebow has signed a multi‑year extension with ESPN, ensuring his continued role as a college football analyst on SEC Nation and across the network's flagship shows. The announcement comes just as ESPN initiates a significant layoff wave, affecting several high‑profile analysts.