
ESPN reshapes college football commentary lineup for 2026 season
The network announces a major transition, with Alyssa Lang assuming new hosting responsibilities while Mark Jones and Dave Flemming depart, and Matt Barrie moves to SEC Nation.
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The network announces a major transition, with Alyssa Lang assuming new hosting responsibilities while Mark Jones and Dave Flemming depart, and Matt Barrie moves to SEC Nation.
On August 9, NBC and Peacock will air a doubleheader of Sunday Night Baseball featuring the Houston Astros taking on the San Diego Padres, followed by the Washington Nationals versus the Cincinnati Reds. The games showcase AL Triple Crown leader Yordan Alvarez, Manny Machado, and rising star Fernando Tatis Jr., with Hall of Famers providing expert commentary.

After the exits of Mark Jones and Dave Flemming, ESPN reveals its 2026 crew, highlighting the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new talent across its flagship and niche platforms

Mike Tirico has built a legendary career across multiple sports, yet baseball has remained untouched. With NBC's new Sunday Night Baseball agreement, the network may finally give the Detroit native a chance to step behind the microphone for the diamond.

After 35 years of covering every major U.S. sports event, Mike Tirico reveals his desire to add baseball to his résumé, sparked by NBC's new Sunday Night Baseball deal and his lifelong love of the Detroit Tigers.

After nine seasons of pairing Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers and Cole Cubelic on the SEC Network’s Saturday night lineup, ESPN has announced that the trio will be split as part of a broader reshuffle of its college‑football coverage.

The upcoming 2026 season will see fresh pairings at the helm of the SEC Network and ACC Network, with veteran voices like Aaron Murray and Max Browne joining longtime play‑by‑play talent Wes Durham. Meanwhile, Jordan Rodgers departs for a broader ESPN role, and Chase Daniel steps into a high‑profile slot on SEC Nation.

The Irish’s recent 49‑20 win over Stanford revealed both offensive firepower and a broadcast that ignored the game, leaving the upcoming meeting short on buzz.