Saturday Night Football
{{Short description|American sports television program}}
{{About|the ABC program|other broadcasts branded as "Saturday Night Football"|Saturday Night Football (disambiguation)|further information on ABC's college football coverage|College Football on ABC}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = ESPN Saturday Night Football on ABC TV logo.png
| image_size = 200
| caption =
| alt_name =
| genre = College football telecasts
| creator =
| director = Jimmy Platt
| presenter = Booth:
Chris Fowler
Kirk Herbstreit
Sidelines:
Holly Rowe
Studio:
Kevin Negandhi
Booger McFarland
Dan Orlovsky (select weeks)
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer = John Colby
Bob Christianson {{small|(SEC home games only)}}
| opentheme = ESPN College Football theme {{small|(main theme)}}
SEC on ABC theme {{small|(SEC home games only)}}
| endtheme =
| composer =
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 19
| num_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer = Bill Bonnell
| location = Various NCAA stadiums
{{small|(Game telecasts)}}
ESPN Headquarters
Bristol, Connecticut, U.S.
{{small|(Studio segments)}}
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime = 210 minutes or until game ends
| company = ESPN
| network = ABC
| first_aired = {{Start date|2006|9|2}}
| last_aired = present
| related = ESPN College Football Countdown on ABC
ESPN College Football on ABC
}}
Saturday Night Football (currently branded as ESPN Saturday Night Football presented by Capital One for sponsorship reasons{{cite press release|url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2023/05/espn-platforms-present-industry-leading-college-football-schedule-with-star-studded-showdowns-top-rivalries-conference-championship-clashes-and-premier-postseason-programming/|title=ESPN Platforms Present Industry-Leading College Football Schedule with Star-Studded Showdowns, Top Rivalries, Conference Championship Clashes and Premier Postseason Programming|website=ESPN Press Room|date=May 31, 2023}}) is an American weekly presentation of prime time broadcasts of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football games that are produced by ESPN, and televised on ABC. Games are presented each Saturday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time/6:30 p.m. Central Time during the college football regular season, which has been the case since 2017 (some weeks until 2015 saw no game on ABC, due to Saturday evening Sprint Cup Series NASCAR coverage or to avoid competition with the World Series; ESPN would then carry that week's high-profile game instead, with ESPN2 carrying a secondary game usually seen on ESPN/ABC). Saturday Night Football began in 2006, as both ESPN and ABC are owned by The Walt Disney Company. It is typically ESPN's biggest game of the week, and in most cases (outside where other networks carry the game), the city and/or campus of that night's game will host ESPN College GameDay.
{{As of|2024}}, the primary broadcast team for the majority of the games includes play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler and analyst Kirk Herbstreit, with Holly Rowe as sideline reporter. Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland host the halftime show, with Dan Orlovsky joining them for select weeks. Negandhi also provides in game updates throughout the game. Other ESPN broadcast teams may also occasionally appear for regional (and some national) telecasts.
Overview
Saturday Night Football premiered on September 2, 2006, with a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. While ABC and ESPN have aired college football games on Saturday nights for decades, this program marks the first time that a collegiate sports broadcast has officially been part of any major broadcast television network's primetime schedule.
Twelve weeks of regular season games were televised during the three-month college football season in 2006, 2007 and from 2009 to 2011; the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Game closing out each season until a conference realignment in which four university football programs left and two others joined the Big 12 Conference resulted in the Championship Game being discontinued after the 2010 event (the Big 12 Football Championship Game returned in 2017, however, it did not return to ABC until 2018, when the network aired the game in the afternoon instead of in primetime). With the college football season being extended by one week, ABC televised thirteen weeks of games in 2008, closing with the 2008 Big 12 Championship Game on December 6. With the loss of the Sprint Cup Series to NBC and NBCSN, Saturday Night Football expanded its seasonal game schedule full-time to 13 weeks beginning in 2015, starting with the Advocare Classic.
Games from the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big 12 Conference, the old Big East Conference, the Big Ten Conference, the Pac-12 Conference, the now-defunct Western Athletic Conference and the American Athletic Conference have aired on Saturday Night Football, as well as non-conference games in which teams from these conferences were either playing at home or a neutral-site game to which ABC holds the television rights. All BCS/CFP and Power 5 conferences have appeared on Saturday Night Football, as the Southeastern Conference has had its teams featured in 23 non-conference games. Boise State, Utah State, BYU,
Temple, UConn, UCF, Cincinnati, SMU, Tulsa, and Memphis are the only Group of 5 teams to be featured on Saturday Night Football to date, with the latter four teams being featured when they were members of the BCS-aligned Big East or American Athletic Conference.
In recent years, following the loss of some broadcast rights of the Pac-12 Conference to Fox Sports in 2012, the Pac-12's Saturday Night Football appearances have been limited to non-conference games, especially home games against Notre Dame and games against the Southeastern Conference, as well as road games against conferences that still have broadcast rights with ABC.
Besides Pac-12 and Big Ten games, ABC makes most of its game broadcast selections or options twelve days prior to the game (with some being made six days beforehand). This allows ABC to 'flex' the most compelling game it has the rights to broadcast into the Saturday Night Football slot. As a result, the Saturday night game is usually ABC's "game of the week".
With ESPN's acquisition of its top football package beginning in 2024, Southeastern Conference home games began to be featured on Saturday Night Football on ABC for the first time that season. As with afternoon games, SEC home games on Saturday Night Football utilize the distinct SEC on ABC graphics and theme music.{{Cite web |last=Digital |first=Brandon Costa, Director of |date=2024-08-29 |title=College Football Kickoff 2024: SEC on ABC Poised to Become Marquee Sports TV Property |url=https://www.sportsvideo.org/2024/08/29/college-football-kickoff-2024-sec-on-abc-poised-to-become-marquee-sports-tv-property/ |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Sports Video Group |language=en}}
The Cowboys Kickoff Classic had become the opening game for Saturday Night Football beginning in 2011; however in 2013, the matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and Clemson Tigers served as the opening game with the Classic matchup between LSU and TCU being broadcast on ESPN. The Classic served as the opening game for Saturday Night Football again in 2014, 2015, and in 2016. In 2017, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, which had served as the opening game for Saturday Night Football from 2008-2010, served as the opening game in 2017, while the Advocare Classic aired in the 3:30 ET timeslot. In 2018, the new Camping World Kickoff served as the Saturday Night Football season premiere, while the Advocare Classic aired the next night in primetime. The Advocare Classic returned to Saturday Night Football in 2019. Since then, each season of Saturday Night Football has started with an on-campus game, the Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte, NC in Week 1, or, since 2023, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta during Week 0.
Schedules
All rankings are from that week's AP Poll, and that week's CFP rankings since 2014.
=2006 schedule=
ABC did not air games on either October 21 or October 28 to avoid competing with the World Series.
=2007 schedule=
ABC did not air games on either September 8 or October 13 due to broadcasts of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races.
=2008 schedule=
ABC did not air games on either September 6 or October 11 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
=2009 schedule=
ABC did not air games on either September 12 or October 17 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
=2010 schedule=
ABC did not air games on either September 11 or October 16 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
=2011 schedule=
Notes:
- 1) ABC did not air games on either September 10 or October 15 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
- 2) Many of the markets scheduled to receive the Texas Tech–Oklahoma game on October 22 instead saw Washington–Stanford, as a thunderstorm delayed the start of the game, and most affiliates stuck with the latter even after the storm cleared. The Texas Tech–Oklahoma game was seen on ESPN2 after the Alabama-Tennessee game, Except in Big 12 markets, where it aired on ABC.{{Citation|last=thornsx|title=Texas Tech @ #3 Oklahoma 2011|date=2011-10-26|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izNymF3Um2U |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109021232/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izNymF3Um2U&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=2019-11-09 |url-status=dead|access-date=2018-07-29}}
=2012 schedule=
ABC did not air Games on either September 8 or October 13 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
September 1 | #8 Michigan 14 | #2 Alabama 41 | Cowboys Classic (held at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas) College GameDay |
September 15 | #20 Notre Dame 20 | #10 Michigan State 3 | |
September 22 | #10 Clemson 37 | #4 Florida State 49 | College GameDay |
September 29 | Wisconsin 27 | #22 Nebraska 30 | |
October 6 | #21 Nebraska 38 | #12 Ohio State 63 | |
rowspan="2"|October 20 | #12 Florida State 33 | Miami 20 | rowspan=2|Split-national |
Baylor 50 | #25 Texas 56 | ||
October 27 | #5 Notre Dame 30 | #8 Oklahoma 13 | College GameDay |
November 3 | #24 Oklahoma State 30 | #2 Kansas State 44 | |
November 10 | #4 Notre Dame 21 | Boston College 6 | |
November 17 | #13 Stanford 17 | #1 Oregon 14 (OT) | College GameDay |
November 24 | #1 Notre Dame 22 | USC 13 | College GameDay |
December 1 | #18 Texas 24 | #6 Kansas State 42 |
=2013 schedule=
ABC did not air Games on either September 7 or October 12 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
=2014 schedule=
ABC did not air games on either September 6 or October 11 due to broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
August 30 | #1 Florida State 37 | Oklahoma State 31 | Cowboys Classic College GameDay |
September 13 | Tennessee 10 | #4 Oklahoma 34 | |
September 20 | #22 Clemson 17 | #1 Florida State 23 (OT) | College GameDay |
September 27 | #8 Notre Dame 31 | Syracuse 15 | |
October 4 | #19 Nebraska 22 | #10 Michigan State 27 | |
October 18 | #5 Notre Dame 27 | #2 Florida State 31 | College GameDay |
October 25 | #13 Ohio State 31 | Penn State 24 (2OT) | |
rowspan="2"|November 1 | Illinois 14 | #16 Ohio State 55 | Split-national (78% of the United States) |
Oklahoma State 14 | #9 Kansas State 48 | Split-national (22% of the United States) | |
November 8 | #14 Ohio State 49 | #8 Michigan State 37 | College GameDay |
November 15 | #3 Florida State 30 | Miami 26 | |
November 22 | USC 20 | #9 UCLA 38 | |
November 29 | #2 Oregon 47 | Oregon State 19 | |
December 6 | #4 Florida State 37 | #11 Georgia Tech 35 | 2014 ACC Championship Game |
=2015 schedule=
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
September 5 | #20 Wisconsin 17 | #3 Alabama 35 | Advocare Classic College GameDay |
September 12 | #7 Oregon 28 | #5 Michigan State 31 | College GameDay 2014 Week 2 rematch |
September 19 | Stanford 41 | #6 USC 31 | Stanford-USC rivalry |
September 26 | #9 UCLA 56 | #16 Arizona 30 | College GameDay |
October 3 | #6 Notre Dame 22 | #12 Clemson 24 | College GameDay |
October 10 | Miami 24 | #12 Florida State 29 | Miami-Florida State rivalry Florida Cup |
October 17 | Penn State 10 | #1 Ohio State 38 | Ohio State-Penn State rivalry |
October 24 | #1 Ohio State 49 | Rutgers 7 | |
October 31 | #9 Notre Dame 24 | #21 Temple 20 | College GameDay |
November 7 | Minnesota 14 | #3 Ohio State 28 | |
November 14 | #12 Oklahoma 44 | #6 Baylor 34 | College GameDay |
November 21 | #18 TCU 29 | #7 Oklahoma 30 | |
November 28 | #3 Oklahoma 58 | #11 Oklahoma State 23 | College GameDay Bedlam Series |
December 5 | #10 North Carolina 37 | #1 Clemson 45 | 2015 ACC Championship Game |
=2016 schedule=
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
September 3 | #20 USC 6 | #1 Alabama 52 | Advocare Classic |
September 10 | Virginia Tech 24 | #17 Tennessee 45 | Battle at Bristol College GameDay |
September 17 | USC 10 | #7 Stanford 27 | Stanford-USC rivalry |
September 24 | #7 Stanford 22 | UCLA 13 | |
October 1 | #3 Louisville 36 | #5 Clemson 42 | College GameDay |
October 8 | #23 Florida State 20 | #10 Miami 19 | Florida State-Miami rivalry Florida Cup |
October 15 | #2 Ohio State 30 | #8 Wisconsin 23 (OT) | College GameDay |
October 22 | #2 Ohio State 21 | Penn State 24 | Ohio State-Penn State rivalry |
October 29 | #3 Clemson 37 | #12 Florida State 34 | Clemson-Florida State rivalry |
November 5 | #9 Nebraska 3 | #6 Ohio State 62 | |
November 12 | #3 Michigan 13 | Iowa 14 | |
November 19 | #8 Oklahoma 56 | #10 West Virginia 28 | |
November 26 | #13 Florida 13 | #15 Florida State 31 | Florida-Florida State rivalry Florida Cup |
December 3 | #3 Clemson 42 | #19 Virginia Tech 35 | 2016 ACC Championship Game |
=2017 schedule=
Beginning this season, all games involving Big Ten teams started at 7:30 ET.
=2018 schedule=
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
September 1 | #1 Alabama 51 | Louisville 14 | Camping World Kickoff |
September 8 | #13 Penn State 51 | Pittsburgh 6 | Penn State-Pitt rivalry |
September 15 | #4 Ohio State 40 | #15 TCU 28 | Game played at AT&T Stadium College GameDay |
September 22 | #7 Stanford 38 | #20 Oregon 31 (OT) | College GameDay |
September 29 | #4 Ohio State 27 | #9 Penn State 26 | 7:30 ET kickoff College GameDay Ohio State-Penn State rivalry |
October 6 | #6 Notre Dame 45 | #24 Virginia Tech 23 | Notre Dame's first visit to Lane Stadium |
October 13 | #15 Wisconsin 13 | #12 Michigan 38 | 7:30 ET kickoff College GameDay |
October 20 | #2 Ohio State 20 | Purdue 49 | 7:30 ET kickoff |
October 27 | #6 Texas 35 | Oklahoma State 38 | |
November 3 | #7 Oklahoma 51 | Texas Tech 46 | |
November 10 | #2 Clemson 27 | #17 Boston College 7 | College GameDay |
November 17 | #19 Cincinnati 13 | #11 UCF 38 | College GameDay Cincinnati-UCF rivalry |
November 24 | #3 Notre Dame 24 | USC 17 | Jeweled Shillelagh |
December 1 | #2 Clemson 42 | Pittsburgh 10 | 2018 ACC Championship Game |
=2019 schedule=
Beginning this season, all games, excluding the ACC Championship Game, started at 7:30 ET.
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
August 31 | #11 Oregon 21 | #16 Auburn 27 | Advocare Classic College GameDay 2011 BCS National Championship Game rematch |
September 7 | #6 LSU 45 | #9 Texas 38 | College GameDay |
September 14 | #1 Clemson 41 | Syracuse 6 | |
September 21 | Oklahoma State 30 | #12 Texas 36 | |
September 28 | #5 Ohio State 48 | Nebraska 7 | College GameDay |
October 5 | #25 Michigan State 10 | #4 Ohio State 34 | |
October 12 | #10 Penn State 17 | #17 Iowa 12 | |
October 19 | #16 Michigan 21 | #7 Penn State 28 | College GameDay Michigan-Penn State rivalry |
October 26 | #8 Notre Dame 14 | #19 Michigan 45 | Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry |
November 2 | #15 SMU 48 | #24 Memphis 54 | College GameDay |
November 9 | #5 Clemson 56 | NC State 10 | Textile Bowl |
November 16 | #10 Oklahoma 34 | #13 Baylor 31 | College GameDay |
November 23 | #6 Oregon 28 | Arizona State 31 | |
November 30 | Colorado 15 | #6 Utah 45 | Rumble in the Rockies |
December 7 | #23 Virginia 17 | #3 Clemson 62 | 2019 ACC Championship Game; 8 ET kickoff |
December 21 | #19 Boise State 7 | Washington 38 | 2019 Las Vegas Bowl |
=2020 schedule=
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
September 12 | #1 Clemson 37 | Wake Forest 13 | College GameDay |
September 19 | #17 Miami 47 | #18 Louisville 34 | Originally Virginia Tech–Virginia; postponed due to COVID-19 positives at Virginia Tech. College GameDay Louisville-Miami rivalry |
September 26 | Florida State 10 | #12 Miami 52 | College GameDay Florida State-Miami rivalry Florida Cup |
October 3 | #18 Oklahoma 30 | Iowa State 37 | |
October 10 | #7 Miami 17 | #1 Clemson 42 | College GameDay |
October 17 | #5 North Carolina 28 | Florida State 31 | Originally Baylor–Oklahoma State; postponed due to COVID-19 positives at Baylor. |
October 24 | #18 Michigan 49 | #21 Minnesota 24 | College GameDay Little Brown Jug |
October 31 | #3 Ohio State 38 | #18 Penn State 25 | College GameDay Ohio State-Penn State rivalry |
November 7 | Stanford 14 | #12 Oregon 35 | Game briefly aired on ESPNEWS due to ABC News’ coverage of Joe Biden's victory address to the nation |
November 14 | #13 Wisconsin 49 | Michigan 11 | |
November 21 | #14 Oklahoma State 13 | #18 Oklahoma 41 | College GameDay Bedlam Series |
November 28 | Utah 21 | Washington 24 | Originally Oklahoma–West Virginia; postponed, then later canceled due to COVID-19 positives at Oklahoma |
December 5 | #4 Clemson 45 | Virginia Tech 10 | |
December 12 | #16 USC 43 | UCLA 38 | Victory Bell |
December 19 | #20 Tulsa 24 | #6 Cincinnati 27 | 2020 AAC Championship Game; 8 ET kickoff |
=2021 schedule=
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
September 4 | #5 Georgia 10 | #3 Clemson 3 | Duke's Mayo Classic College GameDay Clemson-Georgia rivalry |
September 11 | Washington 10 | Michigan 31 | 8 ET kickoff |
September 18 | #22 Auburn 20 | #10 Penn State 28 | College GameDay |
September 25 | West Virginia 13 | #4 Oklahoma 16 | |
October 2 | Indiana 0 | #4 Penn State 24 | |
October 9 | #9 Michigan 32 | Nebraska 29 | |
October 16 | TCU 31 | #4 Oklahoma 52 | |
October 23 | #5 Ohio State 54 | Indiana 7 | |
October 30 | #20 Penn State 24 | #5 Ohio State 33 | Ohio State-Penn State rivalry |
November 6 | #7 Oregon 26 | Washington 16 | Oregon-Washington rivalry |
November 13 | #7 Notre Dame 28 | Virginia 3 | |
November 20 | #4 Oregon 7 | #24 Utah 38 | |
November 27 | #10 Oklahoma 33 | #7 Oklahoma State 37 | Bedlam Series |
December 4 | #17 Pittsburgh 45 | #18 Wake Forest 21 | 2021 ACC Championship Game; 8 ET kickoff |
December 18 | Utah State 24 | Oregon State 13 | 2021 LA Bowl |
=2022 schedule=
=2023 schedule=
=2024 schedule=
Beginning this season, all Saturday Night Football games, as well as all games airing on ABC, are simulcast on ESPN+
=2025 schedule=
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!Date !Away !Home !Notes | |||
August 23 | NC Central | Southern | MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff |
August 30 | LSU | Clemson | 2020 CFP National Championship Game rematch |
September 6 | Michigan | Oklahoma | |
September 13 | Florida | LSU | Florida–LSU rivalry |
September 20 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
September 27 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
October 4 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
October 11 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
October 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
October 25 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
November 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
November 8 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
November 15 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
November 22 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
November 29 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
December 6 | TBD | TBD | 2025 ACC Championship Game; 8 ET kickoff |
December 20 | TBD | TBD | College Football Playoff First Round game; 8 ET kickoff; simulcast on ESPN |
December 27 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Broadcast teams
=2006=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit and Bob Davie, analysts; and Lisa Salters, sideline reporter.
- Ten games: Notre Dame–Georgia Tech,{{cite press release|title=TV, Radio Coverage for Tech-Notre Dame|url=http://ramblinwreck.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083106aac.html|publisher=RamblinWreck.com|date=August 31, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Ohio State–Texas,{{cite press release|title=Texas vs. Ohio State, Part 2|url=http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/uploads/doc_lib/06_ohiost_notes.pdf|publisher=Texas Athletics Media Relations Department|date=September 3, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Nebraska–USC,{{cite press release|title=No. 2 USC Football Hosts No. 19 Nebraska in 2006 Home Opener|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/nebrel9-10.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Office|date=September 10, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070545/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/nebrel9-10.pdf|url-status=dead}} Notre Dame–Michigan State,{{cite press release|title=Spartan Football Entertains No. 12 Notre Dame|url=http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092306aad.html|publisher=MSUSpartans.com|date=September 23, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Ohio State–Iowa,{{cite press release|title=Iowa to Play Under the Lights|url=http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092506aac.html|publisher=HawkeyeSports.com|date=September 25, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Oregon–California,{{cite press release|title=California Brings Four-Game Winning Streak Back to Berkeley, Hosts No. 11 Oregon for Homecoming|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/100706oregonnotes.pdf|publisher=University of California Athletics|date=October 2, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070559/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/100706oregonnotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Michigan–Penn State,{{cite press release|title=#4/#5 Michigan Wolverines (6–0, 3–0 Big Ten) vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (4–2, 2–1 Big Ten)|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/document_file/fbl%2Dweekly%2D100906%2Epdf|publisher=University of Michigan Athletic Media Relations|date=October 9, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Oklahoma–Texas A&M,{{cite press release|title=Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas A&M Aggies|url=http://www.aggieathletics.com/press/PDF/MFB_2006_10_31_1104_TAMUfb_OU06.pdf|publisher=AggieAthletics.com|date=October 30, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Wake Forest–Florida State,{{cite press release|title=Florida State / #18 Wake Forest|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/wakegame.pdf|publisher=Seminoles.com|date=November 6, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070551/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/wakegame.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Notre Dame–USC.{{cite press release|title=No. 3/2 USC Football Hosts No. 6 Notre Dame in Intersectional Showdown|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ndrel06.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Office|date=November 20, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070547/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ndrel06.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Dan Fouts, play-by-play; Tim Brant, analyst; and Jack Arute, sideline reporter.
- Three games: USC–Arizona,{{cite press release|title=No. 3/2 USC Football Goes to Arizona to Open Pac-10 Play|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/azrel06.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Office|date=September 18, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070546/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/azrel06.pdf|url-status=dead}} Nebraska–Iowa State,{{cite press release|title=2006 Cyclone Football Game 6|url=http://admin.xosn.com//pdf6/45828.pdf|publisher=Cyclones.com|date=October 2, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}} and UCLA–California.{{cite press release|title=First-Place California Returns from Bye, Hosts UCLA at Memorial Stadium on Saturday|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/110406uclanotes.pdf|publisher=University of California Athletics|date=October 30, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070555/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/110406uclanotes.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mark Jones, play-by-play; David Norrie, analyst; and Stacey Dales, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Arizona State–USC{{cite press release|title=No. 3/2 USC Football Hosts Arizona State|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/asurel06fb.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Office|date=October 9, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070604/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/asurel06fb.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Virginia Tech–Miami (Fla.).{{cite press release|title=Miami Hurricanes vs. (#24 Coaches/#23 AP) Virginia Tech|url=http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103006aab.html|publisher=HurricaneSports.com|date=October 30, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}}
- Gary Thorne, play-by-play; Andre Ware, analyst; and Todd Harris, sideline reporter.
- One game: Texas–Kansas State.{{cite press release|title=Kansas State Wildcats vs. No. 4/3 Texas Longhorns|url=http://admin.xosn.com/pdf5/50776.pdf|publisher=Kansas State Sports Information|date=November 6, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}}
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Bob Griese and Paul Maguire, analysts; and Erin Andrews, sideline reporter.
- One game: California–USC.{{cite press release|title=No. 4 USC Football Hosts No. 17 California with Rose Bowl on the Line|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/cal06rel.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Office|date=November 13, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070546/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/cal06rel.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mike Patrick, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- One game: Nebraska–Oklahoma (Big 12 Championship Game).
{{cite press release|title=Nebraska 2006 Football Game 13|url=http://admin.xosn.com//pdf6/53377.pdf|publisher=Nebraska Media Relations|date=November 27, 2006|access-date=October 25, 2007}}
=2007=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Lisa Salters, and Chris Spielman, sideline reporters.
- Eleven games: Tennessee–California,{{cite press release|title=No. 12 Golden Bears Prepare for Season-Opener vs. No. 15 Tennessee|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/090107-Tennesseenotes.pdf|publisher=University of California Athletics|date=August 27, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070550/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/090107-Tennesseenotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} USC–Nebraska,{{cite press release|title=Game Three: Nebraska vs. USC|url=https://admin.xosn.com/pdf5/84470.pdf|publisher=Nebraska Media Relations|date=September 10, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Iowa–Wisconsin,{{cite press release|title=Game 4: Iowa at Wisconsin|url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/fb/news_rel/news_rel_6542.pdf|publisher=UWBadgers.com|date=September 17, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007}} USC–Washington,{{cite press release|title=Washington (0–1, 2–2) vs. #1/1 USC (1–0, 3–0)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/wsurel07fb.pdf|publisher=University of Washington|date=September 24, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070544/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/wsurel07fb.pdf|url-status=dead}} Ohio State–Purdue,{{cite press release|title=Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pur/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Notes_2007_OhioState.pdf|publisher=Purdue Sports Information|date=October 1, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070557/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pur/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Notes_2007_OhioState.pdf|url-status=dead}} Michigan–Illinois,{{cite press release|title=#24 Michigan Wolverines (5–2, 3–0 Big Ten) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (5–2, 3–1 Big Ten)|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/document_file/fbl%2Dweekly%2D101507%2Epdf|publisher=University of Michigan Athletic Media Relations|date=October 15, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007}} Ohio State–Penn State,{{cite press release|title=Game #9 Ohio State (8–0, 4–0) at Penn State (6–2, 3–2)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/psu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/psu-osu-07.pdf|publisher=Penn State Athletic Communications|date=October 22, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070600/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/psu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/psu-osu-07.pdf|url-status=dead}} Florida State–Boston College,{{cite press release|title=Boston College Vs. Florida State Gameday Information|url=http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103007aaa.html|publisher=BCEagles.com|date=October 30, 2007|access-date=October 30, 2007}} Kansas–Oklahoma State,{{cite press release|title=OSU-Baylor Game Set For 6 p.m., Televised By FSN|url=http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=1305116|publisher=OKState.com|date=November 6, 2007|access-date=November 6, 2007 }} Missouri–Kansas,{{cite press release|title=Tiger News and Notes|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/07-footbl-notes-12ku.pdf|publisher=MUTigers.com|date=November 19, 2007|access-date=November 19, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070558/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/07-footbl-notes-12ku.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Oklahoma–Missouri (Big 12 Championship Game, with Spielman).{{cite press release|title=Oklahoma Pursues Fifth Big 12 Championship; Sooners, Tigers Rematch in San Antonio|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20071126_ou_notes.pdf|publisher=SoonerSports.com|date=November 26, 2007|access-date=November 26, 2007|archive-date=December 1, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201054051/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20071126_ou_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Dan Fouts, play-by-play; Tim Brant, analyst; and Todd Harris, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Washington State–USC{{cite press release|title=No. 1 USC Football Begins Pac-10 Play at Home Against Washington State|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/wsurel07fb.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Department|date=September 17, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070544/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/wsurel07fb.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Notre Dame–UCLA.{{cite press release|title=No. 25 UCLA (4–1, 3–0) vs. Notre Dame (0–5)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ucla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/UCLA_NOTREDAME-100607.pdf|publisher=UCLA Sports Info|date=October 1, 2007|access-date=October 25, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070550/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ucla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/UCLA_NOTREDAME-100607.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Terry Gannon, play-by-play; David Norrie, analyst; and Jeannine Edwards, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Oregon State–USC{{cite press release|title=Beavers Start Difficult Four-Game Stretch Saturday at the Coliseum|url=https://admin.xosn.com/pdf4/93225.pdf|publisher=Oregon State University Athletics Communication|date=October 29, 2007|access-date=October 29, 2007}} and USC–California.{{cite press release|title=USC Football Goes to California in Annual Bay Area Trip|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/calrel07.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Office|date=November 5, 2007|access-date=November 4, 2007|archive-date=November 26, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071126073549/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/calrel07.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Ron Franklin, play-by-play; Ed Cunningham, analyst; and Jack Arute, sideline reporter.
- One game: Texas A&M–Oklahoma.{{cite press release|title=Oklahoma Opens Stretch Run at Home; Aggies Visit for Prime Time Big 12 South Clash|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20071030_ou_notes_on_tamu.pdf|publisher=SoonerSports.com|date=October 30, 2007|access-date=October 30, 2007|archive-date=April 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411070542/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20071030_ou_notes_on_tamu.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Dave LaMont, play-by-play; Chris Spielman, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- One game: Boston College–Maryland.{{cite press release|title=Maryland Entertains No. 8 Boston College Saturday for Senior Day|url=http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110507aaa.html|publisher=UMTerps.com|date=November 5, 2007|access-date=November 6, 2007}}
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Bob Griese and Paul Maguire, analysts; and Bonnie Bernstein, sideline reporter.
- One game: Oklahoma–Texas Tech.{{cite press release|title=Red Raiders Close Regular-Season At Home Against No. 3 Oklahoma|url=http://texastech.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111207aab.html|publisher=TexasTech.com|date=November 12, 2007|access-date=November 12, 2007}}
=2008=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; and Lisa Salters or Erin Andrews, sideline reporter.
- Twelve games: Alabama–Clemson (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, with Andrews),{{cite press release|title=Clemson Tigers (0-0) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (0-0)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ClemsonGameNotes.pdf|publisher=RollTide.com|date=August 25, 2008|access-date=August 26, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205093911/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ClemsonGameNotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Ohio State–USC (with Andrews),{{cite press release|title=No. 1 USC Hosts Big Ten Power No. 5 Ohio State in Much-Anticipated Matchup|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ohiostrel08.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Department|date=September 7, 2008|access-date=September 7, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205091200/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ohiostrel08.pdf|url-status=dead}} Georgia–Arizona State,{{cite press release|title=Game Four: Bulldogs Come to Tempe for First Ever Meeting with Devils|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/asu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2008_04Georigia.pdf|publisher=TheSunDevils.com|date=September 15, 2008|access-date=September 15, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205125955/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/asu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2008_04Georigia.pdf|url-status=dead}} Illinois–Penn State,{{cite press release|title=Illinois Football Game 4|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ill/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Illinois-PennState.pdf|publisher=Illinois Athletics Public Relations|date=September 22, 2008|access-date=September 22, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205092920/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ill/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Illinois-PennState.pdf|url-status=dead}} Missouri–Texas,{{cite press release|title=Tigers News and Notes— #11/12 Missouri Tigers at #1/1 Texas Longhorns|url=http://www.fansonly.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/08-footbl-notes-7ut.pdf|publisher=MUTigers.com|date=October 13, 2008|access-date=October 17, 2008}} Penn State–Ohio State,{{cite press release|title=First Place on the Line Saturday Night in the Horseshoe|url=http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/pdf1/148500.pdf|publisher=Ohio State Athletics Communications|date=October 20, 2008|access-date=October 20, 2008}} Texas–Texas Tech,{{cite press release|title=No. 1/1 Texas Hits the Road to Face #6/5 Texas Tech|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/110108_notes.pdf|publisher=Texas Athletics Media Relations|date=October 27, 2008|access-date=October 28, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205133436/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/110108_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Oklahoma State–Texas Tech,{{cite press release|title=No. 8 Oklahoma State Heads to Lubbock to Faced Third Top-Five Opponent on the Road|url=http://www.okstate.com//pdf5/151615.pdf|publisher=OSU Media Relations|date=November 3, 2008|access-date=November 10, 2008}} Boston College–Florida State,{{cite press release|title=FSU Faces BC on Homecoming in Unconquered Unis|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/BC_2008.pdf|publisher=Florida State Football|date=November 11, 2008|access-date=November 13, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205122004/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/BC_2008.pdf|url-status=dead}} Texas Tech–Oklahoma,{{cite press release|title=Game Eleven - Texas Tech, November 22, 2008|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20081117_ou_game_notes.pdf|publisher=SoonerSports.com|date=November 17, 2008|access-date=November 18, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205092414/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20081117_ou_game_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Oklahoma–Oklahoma State,{{cite press release|title=Bedlam in Stillwater as No. 11 Cowboys Host No. 3 Sooners in Front of National TV Audience|url=http://www.okstate.com//pdf5/353483.pdf|publisher=OKState.com|date=November 24, 2008|access-date=November 28, 2008}} and Missouri–Oklahoma (Big 12 Championship Game).{{cite press release|title=2008 Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf|publisher=MUTigers.com|date=December 1, 2008|access-date=December 1, 2008|archive-date=October 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011051553/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Ron Franklin, play-by-play; Ed Cunningham, analyst; and Heather Cox or Jack Arute, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Michigan State–California (with Cox){{cite press release|title=Golden Bears Host Michigan State to Open 2008|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/083008msunotes.pdf|publisher=Cal Athletics Media Relations|date=August 21, 2008|access-date=August 26, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205092411/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/083008msunotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Oklahoma State–Colorado (with Arute).{{cite press release|title=Game 11 - Oklahoma State Cowboys|url=https://admin.xosn.com/pdf5/153665.pdf|publisher=University of Colorado Buffaloes Sports Information Service|date=November 10, 2008|access-date=November 14, 2008}}
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Chris Spielman, analyst; and Rob Stone or Erin Andrews, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Virginia Tech–Nebraska (with Andrews){{cite press release|title=Game 4: Nebraska vs. Virginia Tech|url=http://www.huskers.com//pdf7/142341.pdf|publisher=Nebraska Media Relations|date=September 22, 2008|access-date=September 22, 2008}} and California–USC (with Stone).{{cite press release|title=No. 7 USC Hosts No. 21 California in Key Pac-10 Game|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/calrel08fb.pdf|publisher=USC Sports Information Office|date=November 3, 2008|access-date=November 3, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205094930/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/calrel08fb.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mike Patrick, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- One game: Ohio State–Wisconsin.{{cite press release|title=No. 14 Ohio State Travels to No. 18 Wisconsin in Madison|url=http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/pdf5/143703.pdf|publisher=Ohio State Athletics Communications|date=September 29, 2008|access-date=September 29, 2008}}
- Mark Jones, play-by-play; Bob Davie, analyst; and Todd Harris, sideline reporter.
- One game: Oregon–USC.{{cite press release|title=No. 9 USC Football Hosts No. 23 Oregon in First Pac-10 Home Game|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/orerel08fb.pdf|publisher=University of Southern California Sports Information Department|date=September 28, 2008|access-date=September 28, 2008|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205094255/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/orerel08fb.pdf|url-status=dead}}
=2009=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; and Lisa Salters, sideline reporter.
- Twelve games: Alabama–Virginia Tech (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game),{{cite press release|title=Game Notes 2009 Hokie Football|url=http://www.hokiesports.com/football/notes/20090905.pdf|publisher=HokieSports.com|date=August 31, 2009|access-date=August 31, 2009}} Texas Tech–Texas,{{cite press release|title=No.2 Texas Open Big 12 Play by Hosting Texas Tech|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/091909_notes.pdf|publisher=Texas Athletics Media Relations|date=September 14, 2009|access-date=September 19, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205094924/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/091909_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Iowa–Penn State,{{cite press release|title=Game #4 Penn State (3–0) vs. Iowa (3–0)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/psu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/psu-iowa-September-notes.pdf|publisher=Penn State Football|date=September 21, 2009|access-date=September 22, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Oklahoma–Miami (Fla.),{{cite press release|title=Game 4 – Miami vs. Oklahoma – October 3, 2009|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/OUGameNotes.pdf|publisher=HurricaneSports.com|date=September 29, 2009|access-date=September 29, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205123855/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/OUGameNotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Michigan–Iowa,{{cite press release|title=Iowa Football – Michigan at Iowa|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/iowa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/notes100509.pdf|publisher=Iowa Sports Information|date=October 5, 2009|access-date=October 5, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205094921/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/iowa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/notes100509.pdf|url-status=dead}} Texas–Missouri,{{cite press release|title=#3/3 Texas Longhorns (6–0, 3–0) at Missouri Tigers (4–2, 0–2)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-notes-07ut.pdf|publisher=MUTigers.com|date=October 19, 2009|access-date=October 19, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205121609/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-notes-07ut.pdf|url-status=dead}} USC–Oregon,{{cite press release|title=Game 8 - October 31, 2009|url=http://www.goducks.com//pdf4/651770.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=500|publisher=GoDucks.com|date=October 26, 2009|access-date=October 26, 2009}} Connecticut–Cincinnati,{{cite press release|title=Cincinnati (8–0, 4–0 Big East) vs. Connecticut (4–4, 1–3 Big East)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cinn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/UC-UConnNotes_Game9.pdf|publisher=Cincinnati Sports Communications|date=November 3, 2009|access-date=November 7, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205125303/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cinn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/UC-UConnNotes_Game9.pdf|url-status=dead}} Notre Dame–Pittsburgh,{{cite press release|title=# 8/9 Pitt (8-1, 5-0 Big East) vs. Notre Dame (6-3)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pitt/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Pitt-NDNotes2009.pdf|publisher=PittsburghPanthers.com|date=November 9, 2009|access-date=November 9, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205100101/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pitt/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Pitt-NDNotes2009.pdf|url-status=dead}} Oregon–Arizona,{{cite press release|title=Weekly Game Notes: No. 11 Oregon at Arizona|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ariz/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/111609-ore-ua-release.pdf|publisher=ArizonaWildcats.com|date=November 16, 2009|access-date=November 16, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205093444/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ariz/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/111609-ore-ua-release.pdf|url-status=dead}} Notre Dame–Stanford,{{cite press release|title=Game #12 Notre Dame(6–5) vs. Stanford (7–4)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nd/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Stanford-notes-112209.pdf|publisher=UND.com|date=November 23, 2009|access-date=November 24, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205121613/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nd/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Stanford-notes-112209.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Texas–Nebraska (Big 12 Championship Game).{{cite press release|title=Game 13 – Big 12 Championship – Nebraska vs. Texas|url=http://www.huskers.com//pdf5/659309.pdf|publisher=Huskers.com|date=November 30, 2009|access-date=November 30, 2009}}
- Mike Patrick, play-by-play; Craig James, analyst; and Heather Cox, sideline reporter.
- Three games: Oregon State–USC,{{cite press release|title=Game 7 – at USC|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/orst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/OSUatUSCgamenotes.pdf|publisher=OSUBeavers.com|date=October 19, 2009|access-date=October 19, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205093213/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/orst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/OSUatUSCgamenotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} USC–Arizona State,{{cite press release|title=Game 9 – Football Hosts #12 USC This Saturday|url=http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110209aaa.html|publisher=TheSunDevils.com|date=November 2, 2009|access-date=November 2, 2009}} and Texas Tech–Oklahoma State.{{cite press release|title=Game Notes - OSU vs. Texas Tech|url=http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110809aac.html|publisher=OKState.com|date=November 8, 2009|access-date=November 9, 2009}}
- Ron Franklin, play-by-play; Ed Cunningham, analyst; and Shelley Smith, sideline reporter.
- Three games: USC–California (with Smith),{{cite press release|title=No. 19/24 Cal Looking to Get Back on Track Against No. 7 USC|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/100309calfbgamenotes.pdf|publisher=Cal Athletics Media Relations|date=September 28, 2009|access-date=September 29, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205090845/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/100309calfbgamenotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} Oklahoma–Nebraska,{{cite press release|title=Game Nine – Oklahoma at Nebraska|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20091103_ou_notes_on_nu.pdf|publisher=SoonerSports.com|date=November 3, 2009|access-date=November 7, 2009|archive-date=December 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101214094203/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20091103_ou_notes_on_nu.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Kansas–Texas (with Smith).{{cite press release|title=#3/2 Texas (10–0, 6–0 Big 12) vs. Kansas (5–5, 1–5 Big 12).|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/112109_notes.pdf|publisher=MackBrown-TexasFootball.com|date=November 16, 2009|access-date=November 16, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205090545/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/112109_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Matt Millen, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Texas–Oklahoma State{{cite press release|title=Oklahoma State Game Notes Vs. Texas|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Game8-Texas.pdf|publisher=OKState.com|date=October 26, 2009|access-date=October 26, 2009|archive-date=December 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091229093652/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Game8-Texas.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Georgia–Georgia Tech.{{cite press release|title=Game 12 vs. Georgia|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/geot/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/georgia_notes.pdf|publisher=RamblinWreck.com|date=November 23, 2009|access-date=November 24, 2009|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205124644/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/geot/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/georgia_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}}
=2010=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; and Erin Andrews, Heather Cox, or Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Ten games: LSU–North Carolina (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game),{{cite press release|title=1 North Carolina|url=http://www.lsusports.net/pdf8/709304.pdf|publisher=LSUSports.com|date=August 30, 2010|access-date=September 3, 2010}} Oregon State–Boise State,{{cite web|title=Your Full 2010 Week 4 College Football Announcing Schedule|url=http://www.awfulannouncing.com/pammies/announcing-schedules/your-full-2010-week-4-college-football-announcing-schedule.html|publisher=AwfulAnnouncing.com|date=September 23, 2010|access-date=September 26, 2010}} Stanford–Oregon,{{cite press release|title=Fourth-Ranked Ducks Host No. 9 Stanford, ESPN College GameDay|url=http://www.goducks.com//pdf8/713948.pdf|publisher=GoDucks.com|date=September 29, 2010|access-date=October 3, 2010}} Florida State–Miami (Fla.) (with Cox),{{cite press release|title=Game 5 - Florida State at Miami - October 9, 2010|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/FSUNotes2.pdf|publisher=HurricaneSports.com|date=October 4, 2010|access-date=October 7, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205100751/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/FSUNotes2.pdf|url-status=dead}} Oklahoma–Missouri,{{cite press release|title=Tiger News and Notes: #1/#3/#3 Oklahoma Sooners (6-0, 2-0) at #11/#18/#16 Missouri Tigers (6-0, 2-0)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/10-notes-07ou.pdf|publisher=MUTigers.com|date=October 18, 2010|access-date=October 22, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205120135/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/miss/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/10-notes-07ou.pdf|url-status=dead}} Oregon–USC,{{cite press release|title=No. 24 USC Football Hosts No. 1 Oregon|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/oreweeklyrelease.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126032716/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/oreweeklyrelease.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 26, 2010|publisher=USCTrojans.com|date=October 24, 2010|access-date=October 24, 2010}} Arizona–Stanford,{{cite press release|title=Stanford and Arizona Meet in Key Pac-10 Matchup|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/110610-az-weekly.pdf|publisher=GoStanford.com|date=November 1, 2010|access-date=November 1, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205095338/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/110610-az-weekly.pdf|url-status=dead}} Nebraska–Texas A&M (with Cox),{{cite press release|title=Game 11: Nebraska at Texas A&M|url=http://www.huskers.com//pdf8/722992.pdf|publisher=Huskers.com|date=November 15, 2010|access-date=November 15, 2010}} Oklahoma–Oklahoma State,{{cite press release|title=Oklahoma State Game Notes vs. Oklahoma|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/OklahomaNotes.pdf|publisher=OKState.com|date=November 21, 2010|access-date=November 21, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205133433/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/OklahomaNotes.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Nebraska–Oklahoma (Big 12 Championship Game) (with Rowe).{{cite press release|title=Oklahoma Game 13 Notes|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20101129_ou_notes.pdf|publisher=SoonerSports.com|date=November 28, 2010|access-date=December 4, 2010|archive-date=December 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217034817/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/20101129_ou_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mike Patrick, play-by-play; and Craig James, analyst.
- Four games: USC–Stanford (with Shelley Smith),{{cite press release|title=Stanford Looks to Rebound Against USC|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/101110-usc-weekly.pdf|publisher=GoStanford.com|date=October 4, 2010|access-date=October 7, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205115309/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/101110-usc-weekly.pdf|url-status=dead}} Ohio State–Minnesota (with Ray Bentley),{{cite press release|title=Golden Gophers Host No. 10 Ohio State Saturday|url=http://www.gophersports.com//pdf8/718894.pdf|publisher=GopherSports.com|date=October 25, 2010|access-date=October 25, 2010}} Clemson–Florida State (with Jeannine Edwards),{{cite press release|title='Noles, Tigers Square Off in Critical Divisional Game|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/clemson_110910.pdf|publisher=Seminoles.com|date=November 9, 2010|access-date=November 9, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205122314/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/fsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/clemson_110910.pdf|url-status=dead}} Edwards served as the sideline reporter. and Florida State–Maryland.{{cite press release|title=Terps-FSU Set for Saturday|url=http://www.umterps.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111510aae.html|publisher=UMTerps.com|date=November 15, 2010|access-date=November 15, 2010}}
- Ron Franklin, play-by-play; and Ed Cunningham, analyst.
- Three games: Texas–Texas Tech (with Jeannine Edwards),{{cite press release|title=Texas Tech Football 2010 Game Notes 3|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/text/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/tech-texas-2010.pdf|publisher=TexasTech.com|date=September 13, 2010|access-date=September 15, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205094724/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/text/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/tech-texas-2010.pdf|url-status=dead}} Missouri–Texas Tech,{{cite press release|title=Texas Tech Football 2010 Game Notes 9|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/text/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/tech-mizzou-2010.pdf|publisher=TexasTech.com|date=November 1, 2010|access-date=November 1, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205100433/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/text/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/tech-mizzou-2010.pdf|url-status=dead}} and USC–Arizona (with Shelley Smith).{{cite press release|title=USC Football Travels to No. 18 Arizona|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/111310_notes.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205100307/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/111310_notes.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 5, 2011|publisher=USCTrojans.com|date=November 7, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2010}}
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Matt Millen, analyst; and Heather Cox, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Notre Dame–Boston College{{cite press release|title=Game #5 Notre Dame (1-3) vs. Boston College (2-1)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nd/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2010-bc-game-notes.pdf|publisher=UND.com|date=September 27, 2010|access-date=October 3, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205100310/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nd/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2010-bc-game-notes.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Oklahoma State–Texas.{{cite press release|title=Texas Returns Home to Face No. 12/11 Oklahoma State|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/111310_notes.pdf|publisher=TexasSports.com|date=October 7, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205100307/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tex/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/111310_notes.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; and Todd Blackledge, analyst.
- Two games: Notre Dame–Michigan State (with Holly Rowe){{cite press release|title=Game 3 Michigan State (2–0) vs. Notre Dame (1–1)|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/GM3NOTES091410.pdf|publisher=MSUSpartans.com|date=September 14, 2010|access-date=September 15, 2010|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205125300/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/GM3NOTES091410.pdf|url-status=dead}} and Notre Dame–USC (with Shelley Smith).{{cite press release|title=USC Football Hosts Notre Dame in Famed Intersectional Rivalry|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ndweeklygamenotes10fb.pdf|publisher=USCTrojans.com|date=November 21, 2010|access-date=November 21, 2010|archive-date=November 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126031837/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/ndweeklygamenotes10fb.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mark Neely, play-by-play; Mike Bellotti and Brock Huard, analysts.
- One game: USC–Oregon State.{{cite press release|title=Game 10 • Oregon State vs. USC • Corvallis, Ore . (Reser Stadium) • Nov. 20, 2010|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/orst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf|publisher=OSUBeavers.com|date=November 15, 2010|access-date=November 15, 2010|archive-date=December 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091228215531/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/orst/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf|url-status=dead}}
=2011=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; and Erin Andrews or Lisa Salters, sideline reporter.
- Seven games: Oregon–LSU (Advocare Classic),{{cite press release|title=Top Five Opener Pits No. 3 Ducks vs. No. 4 LSU in Cowboys Classic|url=http://www.duckathletics.com/pdf8/782006.pdf|publisher=GoDucks.com|date=August 29, 2011|access-date=September 1, 2011}} Oklahoma–Florida State,{{cite press release|title=Game 2 – Florida State vs. Oklahoma (with Andrews & Rinaldi)}}{{cite web|title=At a glance|publisher=SoonerSports.com|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20110913aaa.pdf|date=September 12, 2011|access-date=September 16, 2011|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205131423/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20110913aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}} LSU–West Virginia,{{cite press release|title=No. 2/3 LSU at 16/16 West Virginia|url=http://www.msnsportsnet.com/content/FBN91911.pdf|publisher= MSN Sports Net|date=September 19, 2011
|access-date=September 19, 2011}} Nebraska–Wisconsin,{{cite press release|title=Game 5 – Nebraska at Wisconsin|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wis/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20110926aaa_neb.pdf|publisher=Nebraska Media Relations|date=September 26, 2011|access-date=September 26, 2011|archive-date=December 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205090048/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wis/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20110926aaa_neb.pdf|url-status=dead}} Stanford–USC,{{cite press release|title=No. 20 USC Returns Home to Host No. 4 Stanford|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111023aaa.pdf|publisher=USCTrojans.com|date=October 23, 2011|access-date=November 5, 2011|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209180114/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111023aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}} Kansas State–Oklahoma State (with Salters),{{cite web|url=http://www.awfulannouncing.com/pammies/announcing-schedules/college-football-announcers-week-October-lsu-alabama.html|title=Your Full 2011 Week 10 College Football Announcing Schedule| author = AwfulAnnouncing.com|date=November 3, 2011|access-date=November 5, 2011}} and Oregon–Stanford.{{cite press release|title=Stanford Hosts Oregon in Top-10 Matchup|publisher=GoStanford.com|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111107aaa.pdf|date=November 7, 2011|access-date=November 12, 2011|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063121/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111107aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Matt Millen, analyst; and Heather Cox or Jeannine Edwards, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Ohio State–Nebraska (with Edwards){{cite press release|title=Game 6: Nebraska vs. Ohio State|publisher=Huskers.com|url=https://admin.xosn.com/pdf8/789226.pdf|date=October 3, 2011|access-date=October 7, 2011}} and Washington–Stanford (with Cox).{{cite press release|title=Stanford Faces First Top-25 Foe Saturday|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111017aaa.pdf|publisher=GoStanford.com|date=October 17, 2011|access-date=October 22, 2011|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054612/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111017aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mike Patrick, play-by-play; Craig James, analyst; and Jenn Brown, sideline reporter.
- One game: Clemson–Georgia Tech.{{cite press release|title=Game 9 – Georgia Tech vs. Clemson|publisher=RamblingWreck.com|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/geot/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111024aaa.pdf|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=October 22, 2011|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122104/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/geot/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111024aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- One game: Texas Tech–Oklahoma.{{cite press release|title=Texas Tech v. Oklahoma|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111019aaa.pdf|publisher=SoonerSports.com|date=October 17, 2011|access-date=October 22, 2011|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121650/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111019aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}}
- Mark Jones, play-by-play; and Ed Cunningham, analyst.
- One game: Notre Dame–Wake Forest.{{cite press release|title=Wake Forest Returns Home to Host Notre Dame|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wake/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111101aaa.pdf|publisher=WakeForestSports.com|date=November 1, 2011|access-date=November 5, 2011|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204852/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wake/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111101aaa.pdf|url-status=dead}}
=2012=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; and Heather Cox, sideline reporter.
- Twelve games: Michigan–Alabama (Advocare Classic), Notre Dame–Michigan State, Clemson–Florida State, Wisconsin–Nebraska, Florida State–Miami, Notre Dame–Oklahoma, Oklahoma State–Kansas State, Notre Dame–Boston College, Stanford–Oregon, and Notre Dame–USC.
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Nebraska–Ohio State, Texas–Kansas State.
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Chris Spielman, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- One game: Baylor–Texas.
=2013=
- Brent Musburger, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; and Heather Cox, sideline reporter.
- Eleven games: Georgia–Clemson, Notre Dame–Purdue, Kansas State–Texas, Wisconsin–Ohio State, Ohio State–Northwestern, Florida State–Clemson, Miami–Florida State, Notre Dame–Pittsburgh, Stanford–USC, Baylor–Oklahoma State, Duke–Florida State (ACC Championship)
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Chris Spielman, analyst; and Shannon Spake, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Michigan–Connecticut, UCLA–USC.
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- One game: Penn State–Ohio State.
=2014=
- Chris Fowler, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Heather Cox, and Tom Rinaldi, sideline reporters.
- Nine games: Florida State–Oklahoma State (Advocare Classic), Tennessee–Oklahoma, Clemson–Florida State (with Rinaldi), Notre Dame–Syracuse, Nebraska–Michigan State, Notre Dame–Florida State (with Rinaldi), Ohio State–Michigan State, Florida State–Miami, Florida State–Georgia Tech (ACC Championship)
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Three games: Ohio State–Penn State, USC–UCLA, Oregon-Oregon State
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Chris Spielman, analyst; and Todd McShay, sideline reporter.
- One game: Illinois–Ohio State
- Bob Wischusen, play-by-play; Matt Millen, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- One game: Oklahoma State–Kansas State
=2015=
- Chris Fowler or Rece Davis, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Heather Cox and Tom Rinaldi, sideline reporters.
- Eleven games: Wisconsin–Alabama (Advocare Classic), Oregon–Michigan State (with Davis), UCLA–Arizona, Notre Dame–Clemson, Miami–Florida State, Penn State–Ohio State, Ohio State–Rutgers, Notre Dame-Temple, Oklahoma-Baylor, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (with Rinaldi), North Carolina-Clemson (ACC Championship, with Rinaldi)
- Brad Nessler, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Minnesota-Ohio State, TCU-Oklahoma
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Chris Spielman, analyst; and Todd McShay, sideline reporter.
- One game: Stanford–USC
=2016=
- Chris Fowler or Rece Davis, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Samantha Ponder and Tom Rinaldi, sideline reporters, Jerry Punch and Marty Smith pit reporters (Battle at Bristol only)
- Thirteen games: USC-Alabama (Advocare Classic), Virginia Tech-Tennessee (Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, with Davis, Punch and Smith), Stanford-UCLA, Louisville-Clemson (with Rinaldi), Florida State-Miami, Ohio State-Wisconsin, Ohio State-Penn State, Clemson-Florida State, Nebraska-Ohio State, Michigan-Iowa, Oklahoma-West Virginia, Clemson-Virginia Tech (ACC Championship)
- Joe Tessitore, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Two games: USC-Stanford, Florida-Florida State
=2017=
- Chris Fowler, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi, sideline reporters
- Thirteen games: Florida State–Alabama (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, with Rinaldi), Oklahoma–Ohio State, Clemson-Louisville, Penn State-Iowa, Clemson-Virginia Tech (with Rinaldi), Michigan State-Michigan, Michigan-Penn State (with Rinaldi), Georgia Tech-Clemson, Virginia Tech-Miami, Notre Dame–Miami (with Rinaldi), UCLA–USC, Notre Dame–Stanford, Miami-Clemson (ACC Championship, with Rinaldi)
- Steve Levy, play-by-play, Brian Griese, analyst; Todd McShay, sideline reporter
- Two games: Utah-USC, Texas Tech-Oklahoma
=2018=
- Chris Fowler, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi, sideline reporters.
- Thirteen games: Louisville-Alabama (Camping World Kickoff), Ohio State-TCU (Advocare Showdown), Stanford-Oregon, Ohio State-Penn State (with Rinaldi), Notre Dame-Virginia Tech, Wisconsin-Michigan, Ohio State-Purdue (with Rinaldi), Texas-Oklahoma State, Clemson-Boston College, Cincinnati-UCF, Notre Dame-USC, Clemson-Pitt (ACC Championship)
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; Holly Rowe, sideline reporter
- One game: Penn State-Pittsburgh
- Steve Levy, play-by-play; Brian Griese, analyst; Todd McShay, sideline reporter
- One game: Oklahoma-Texas Tech
=2019=
- Chris Fowler, Rece Davis, Sean McDonough, or Bob Wischusen, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Maria Taylor or Molly McGrath, sideline reporters.
- Thirteen games: Oregon-Auburn (Advocare Classic), LSU–Texas (with Davis), Clemson–Syracuse (with McDonough), Oklahoma State–Texas, Ohio State-Nebraska, Michigan State–Ohio State, Michigan–Penn State, Notre Dame-Michigan, SMU-Memphis, Clemson–NC State, Oklahoma-Baylor, Oregon-Arizona State, Boise State–Washington (Las Vegas Bowl, with Wischusen and McGrath)
- Steve Levy, play-by-play; Brian Griese, analyst; Todd McShay, and Molly McGrath or Maria Taylor, sideline reporters.
- Two games: Colorado–Utah, Virginia-Clemson (ACC Championship, with Taylor)
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; Holly Rowe, sideline reporter
- One game: Penn State-Iowa
=2020=
- Chris Fowler, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Maria Taylor, Allison Williams, Molly McGrath, or Holly Rowe, sideline reporters.
- Nine games: Miami-Louisville (with Williams), Florida State-Miami (with McGrath), Miami-Clemson (with Williams), Michigan-Minnesota (with Taylor), Ohio State-Penn State (with Taylor), Stanford–Oregon (with Taylor), Wisconsin-Michigan (with Rowe), Oklahoma State–Oklahoma (with Rowe), Clemson-Virginia Tech (with Taylor)
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; Todd McShay, and Allison Williams or Molly McGrath, sideline reporters.
- Three games: Clemson–Wake Forest (with Williams), Oklahoma-Iowa State (with McGrath), North Carolina-Florida State (with McGrath)
- Dave Pasch or Joe Tessitore, play-by-play; Greg McElroy, analyst; and Allison Williams or Holly Rowe, sideline reporters
- Two games: USC–UCLA (with Pasch and Williams), Tulsa–Cincinnati (AAC Championship, with Tessitore and Rowe)
- Beth Mowins, play–by–play; Kirk Morrison, analyst; and Stormy Buonantony, sideline reporter
- One game: Utah–Washington
=2021=
- Chris Fowler, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Six games: Georgia-Clemson (Duke's Mayo Classic), Auburn-Penn State, West Virginia-Oklahoma, TCU-Oklahoma, Penn State-Ohio State, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Molly McGrath, sideline reporter.
- Four games: Washington-Michigan, Indiana-Penn State, Michigan-Nebraska, Oregon-Utah
- Dave Pasch, play-by-play; Dusty Dvoracek, analyst; and Tom Luginbill, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Ohio State-Indiana, Notre Dame-Virginia
- Mark Jones, play-by-play; Robert Griffin III, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Oregon-Washington, Pittsburgh-Wake Forest (ACC Championship)
- Joe Tessitore, play-by-play; Greg McElroy, analyst; and Laura Rutledge, sideline reporter.
- One game: Utah State-Oregon State (LA Bowl)
=2022=
- Chris Fowler or Rece Davis, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst: Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Seven games: Notre Dame–Ohio State, USC–Stanford (with Davis), Wisconsin–Ohio State, NC State–Clemson, Clemson–Florida State, TCU–Texas, Notre Dame-USC
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; and Molly McGrath, sideline reporter.
- Three games: Clemson-Boston College, Michigan State-Michigan, Clemson-North Carolina (ACC Championship)
- Joe Tessitore, play-by-play; Greg McElroy, analyst; and Katie George, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Minnesota-Penn State, Florida State-Miami
- Tom Hart, play-by-play; Brock Osweiler, analyst; and Taylor McGregor, sideline reporter.
- One game: SMU–BYU (New Mexico Bowl)
- Mark Jones, play-by-play; Robert Griffin III, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- One game: Michigan State–Washington
- Dave Pasch, play-by-play; Dusty Dvoracek, analyst; and Tom Luginbill, sideline reporter.
- One game: Oklahoma State-Oklahoma
=2023=
- Chris Fowler or Rece Davis, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst: and Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
- Five games: Notre Dame-Duke (with Davis), Duke-Florida State, Colorado-UCLA, Washington-USC, Washington-Oregon State
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Greg McElroy, analyst; and Molly McGrath or Stormy Buonantony, sideline reporter.
- Five games: North Carolina–South Carolina (Duke's Mayo Classic), Pitt-West Virginia, Miami-North Carolina, Georgia-Georgia Tech, Utah-Northwestern (Las Vegas Bowl) (with Buonantony)
- Dave Pasch, play-by-play; Dusty Dvoracek, analyst; and Tom Luginbill, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Texas-Baylor, Texas-TCU
- Joe Tessitore, play-by-play; Jordan Rodgers or Jesse Palmer, analyst; and Katie George, sideline reporter.
- Two games: Notre Dame-Louisville (with Rodgers), Louisville-Florida State (ACC Championship) (with Palmer)
- Mark Jones, play-by-play; Louis Riddick, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- One game: Wisconsin–Washington State
- Tiffany Greene, play-by-play; Jay Walker, analyst; Harry Lyles Jr., and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporters.
- One game: South Carolina State–Jackson State (MEAC/SWAC Challenge)
- Dave Flemming, play-by-play; Brock Osweiler, analyst; and Kayla Burton, sideline reporter.
- One game: UCLA-Boise State (LA Bowl)
=2024=
- Chris Fowler or Rece Davis, play-by-play; Kirk Herbstreit, analyst; Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge, Katie George, or Marty Smith sideline reporters.
- Twelve games: Notre Dame-Texas A&M, Tennessee-NC State (Duke's Mayo Classic; with Davis), Tennessee-Oklahoma, Georgia-Alabama (with Rutledge), Tennessee-Arkansas, Georgia-Texas (with George), LSU-Texas A&M, Alabama-LSU, Tennessee-Georgia (with Rutledge), Alabama-Oklahoma, Texas-Texas A&M, Tennessee-Ohio State (CFP First Round; with Smith)
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play; Greg McElroy, analyst; and Molly McGrath, sideline reporter.
- Four games: Georgia-Kentucky, Ole Miss-LSU, Texas A&M-South Carolina, Clemson-SMU (ACC Championship)
- Tiffany Greene, play-by-play; Jay Walker, analyst; and Quint Kessenich, sideline reporter.
- One game: Florida A&M–Norfolk State (MEAC/SWAC Challenge)
- Dave Pasch, play-by-play; Dusty Dvoracek, analyst; and Taylor McGregor, sideline reporter.
- One game: BYU-Colorado (Alamo Bowl)
Standings
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!|Team !|Appearances !|Wins !|Losses !|Win Pct. | ||||
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|align=left|Alabama | 10 | 9 | 1 | .900 |
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|align=left|LSU | 7 | 5 | 2 | .714 |
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|align=left|Boise State | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
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|align=left|UCF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
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|align=left|Georgia | 9 | 7 | 2 | .778 |
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|align=left|Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 1 | .667 |
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|align=left|Pittsburgh | 6 | 3 | 3 | .500 |
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|align=left|Ohio State | 32 | 26 | 6 | .813 |
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|align=left|Florida State | 30 | 23 | 7 | .766 |
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|align=left|USC | 35 | 22 | 13 | .628 |
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|align=left|Stanford | 15 | 11 | 4 | .733 |
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|align=left|Kansas State | 6 | 4 | 2 | .667 |
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|align=left|Virginia Tech | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 |
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|align=left|Notre Dame | 30 | 16 | 14 | .533 |
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|align=left|Texas | 21 | 14 | 7 | .667 |
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|align=left|Michigan | 11 | 7 | 4 | .636 |
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|align=left|Oklahoma | 35 | 24 | 11 | .686 |
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|align=left|Oregon | 15 | 7 | 8 | .467 |
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|align=left|Texas Tech | 10 | 5 | 5 | .500 |
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|align=left|Oklahoma State | 18 | 7 | 11 | .389 |
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|align=left|California | 8 | 4 | 4 | .500 |
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|align=left|Iowa | 6 | 3 | 3 | .500 |
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|align=left|Baylor | 6 | 1 | 5 | .167 |
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|align=left|Maryland | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
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|align=left|Wake Forest | 4 | 1 | 3 | .250 |
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|align=left|Michigan State | 10 | 4 | 6 | .400 |
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|align=left|Wisconsin | 8 | 2 | 6 | .250 |
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|align=left|Georgia Tech | 6 | 1 | 5 | .167 |
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|align=left|Kansas | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
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|align=left|Miami (FL) | 16 | 5 | 11 | .312 |
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|align=left|Texas A&M | 7 | 2 | 5 | .286 |
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|align=left|Penn State | 16 | 9 | 7 | .563 |
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|align=left|Missouri | 7 | 2 | 5 | .286 |
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|align=left|Nebraska | 16 | 4 | 12 | .250 |
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|align=left|Boston College | 7 | 1 | 6 | .143 |
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|align=left|Oregon State | 7 | 1 | 6 | .143 |
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|align=left|Colorado | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 |
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|align=left|Connecticut | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
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|align=left|Duke | 3 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
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|align=left|Iowa State | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
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|align=left|Minnesota | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 |
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|align=left|North Carolina | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 |
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|align=left|Purdue | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
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|align=left|Tennessee | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375 |
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|align=left|Washington State | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
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|align=left|West Virginia | 4 | 1 | 3 | .250 |
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|align=left|Illinois | 3 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
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|align=left|UCLA | 10 | 5 | 5 | .500 |
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|align=left|Washington | 9 | 5 | 4 | .556 |
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|align=left|Arizona State | 4 | 1 | 3 | .250 |
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|align=left|Clemson | 19 | 12 | 7 | .632 |
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|align=left|Arizona | 5 | 0 | 5 | .000 |
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|align=left|Northwestern | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
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|align=left|Syracuse | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
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|align=left|Louisville | 6 | 1 | 5 | .167 |
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|align=left|Temple | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
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|align=left|TCU | 5 | 1 | 4 | .200 |
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|align=left|Rutgers | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
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|align=left|Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
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|align=left|Utah | 5 | 2 | 3 | .400 |
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|align=left|SMU | 3 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
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|align=left|Tulsa | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
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|align=left|Memphis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
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|align=left|Virginia | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
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|align=left|Auburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
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|align=left|NC State | 3 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
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|align=left|Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
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|align=left|Utah State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
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|align=left|BYU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
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|align=left|South Carolina State | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
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|align=left|Jackson State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
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|align=left|South Carolina | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
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|align=left|Florida A&M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
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|align=left|Norfolk State | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
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|align=left|Kentucky | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
align=center |align=left|Arkansas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
align=center |align=left|Ole Miss | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
Nielsen ratings
=Top 10 Regular Season Games=
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|+ !Rank !Date ! colspan="4" |Matchup !Viewers (millions) !TV Rating !Significance |
1
| November 24, 2012, 8:00 ET | 22 | USC | 13 | 16.1 | 9.4 |
2
| October 18, 2014, 8:00 ET | 27 | 31 | 13.3 | 7.9 | |
3
| October 19, 2024, 7:30 ET | 30 | #1 Texas | 15 | 13.2 | 6.5 | 2019 Sugar Bowl rematch/College GameDay |
4
| September 2, 2017, 8:00 ET | 7 | 24 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
5
| November 1, 2008, 8:00 ET | #1 Texas |33 |39 | 12.2 | 7.5 |
6
| September 28, 2024, 7:30 ET |34 |41 | 12.0 | 6.0 |
7
| September 13, 2008, 8:00 ET | 3 | 35 | 11.8 | n.a | |
8
| September 4, 2016, 7:30 ET | 47 | Texas | 50 | 10.9 | 6.4 | Sunday Night game |
9
| November 22, 2008, 8:00 ET | 21 | 65 | 10.7 | n.a | |
10
| September 3, 2022, 7:30 ET | 10 | 21 | 10.5 | 5.2 | |
=Seasonal=
Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of Saturday Night Football on ABC.
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! Season ! Episodes ! Timeslot ! Season premiere ! Season finale ! TV season ! Season ! Viewers |
1st
| 18 | rowspan="13" align="center" | Saturday 8:00 | September 2, 2006 | December 2, 2006 | align="center" | 2006–2007 | align="center" | #97 | align="center" | 7.6{{cite web|title=PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT - SEASON PROGRAM RANKINGS (WE 6/3)|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=060507_05|work=ABC MediaNet|date=June 5, 2007}} |
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2nd
| 18 | September 1, 2007 | December 1, 2007 | align="center" | 2007–2008 | align="center" | #121 |
3rd
| 18 | August 30, 2008 | December 6, 2008 | align="center" | 2008–2009 | align="center" | #61 |
4th
| 20 | September 5, 2009 | December 5, 2009 | align="center" | 2009–2010 | align="center" | #78 | align="center" | 6.3{{cite web|title=Final 2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121165731/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 21, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 16, 2010}} |
5th
| 22 | September 4, 2010 | December 4, 2010 | align="center" | 2010–2011 | align="center" | #95 |
6th
| 16 | September 3, 2011 | December 3, 2011 | align="center" | 2011–2012 | align="center" | #88 |
7th
| 14 | September 1, 2012 | December 1, 2012 | align="center" | 2012–2013 | align="center" | #66 |
8th
| 14 | August 31, 2013 | December 7, 2013 | align="center" | 2013–2014 | align="center" | #82 | align="center" | 5.6{{cite web|title=2013-14 TV Season Series Rankings|url=https://deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2-733762/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 2014}} |
9th
| 14 | August 30, 2014 | December 6, 2014 | align="center" | 2014–2015 | align="center" | #88 | align="center" | 6.4{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/2014-15-full-tv-season-ratings-shows-rankings-1201431167/|title = Full 2014-15 TV Season Series Rankings: Football & 'Empire' Ruled|date = 22 May 2015}} |
10th
| 14 | September 5, 2015 | December 5, 2015 | align="center" | 2015–2016 | align="center" | #92 |
11th
| 14 | September 3, 2016 | December 3, 2016 | align="center" | 2016–2017 | align="center" | #67 | align="center" | 6.0{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/tv–season–2016–2017–series–rankings–shows–full–list–1202102340/|title=Deadline Hollywood}} |
12th
| 15 | September 2, 2017 | December 2, 2017 | align="center"| 2017–2018 | align="center"| #78 | align="center"| 5.8{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/tv-season-2017-2018-series-rankings-shows-full-list-1202935851/|title=Deadline Hollywood}} |
13th
| 14 | September 1, 2018 | December 1, 2018 | align="center"| 2018–2019 | align="center"| #86 |
14th
| 16 | rowspan="6" align="center" | Saturday 7:30 | August 31, 2019 | December 21, 2019 | align="center"| 2019–2020 | align="center"| #71 |
15th
| 15 | September 12, 2020 | December 19, 2020 | align="center"| 2020–2021 | align="center"| #80 |
16th
| 15 | September 4, 2021 | December 18, 2021 | align="center"| 2021–2022 | align="center"| #52 |
17th
| 15 | September 3, 2022 | December 17, 2022 | align="center"| 2022–2023 | align="center"| #56 |
18th
| 17 | August 26, 2023 | December 23, 2023 | align="center"| 2023–2024 | align="center"| #55 | align="center"| 3.9https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-2023-24-primetime-network-show-rankings-1235919819/ |
19th
| 18 | August 24, 2024 | December 28, 2024 | align="center"| 2024–2025 | align="center"| TBD | align="center"| TBA |
Theme music
At the time the Saturday night package began in 2006, ABC Sports was integrated with ESPN, resulting in ESPN production concepts being applied to ABC-televised sports events. As a result, during the 2006 and 2007 seasons, the theme music used for the ESPN College Football and College GameDay broadcasts was used on ABC's college football telecasts – including Saturday Night Football – with the exception in both years being the Rose Bowl, during which it used the bowl game version of the network's 1998-2005 sports theme (a cut that had traditionally been used in broadcast intros). Saturday Night Football games began using the bowl version of the 1998-2005 theme as well in 2008, continuing through the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.
The intro theme was updated in 2011, with the main theme music being changed to a different cut of the 1998-2005 bowl game theme (one that had usually been used during studio shows in the past). Bowl Championship Series games aired on ESPN during this period were produced identically to Saturday Night Football productions, and used this same theme music arrangement.
In 2012, the theme for all college football telecasts on both ESPN and ABC was changed to a heavily updated version of yet another one of ABC's 1998-2005 themes (this one had usually been used for intro teasers in the past). However, unlike previous SNF themes, this theme was a completely new recording, using the tune of the 1998-2005 song as the base.
In 2015, ABC began using the same theme used by all ESPN college football productions since the 2014-15 New Years' Six bowl games. The theme was later revamped in 2020.
Starting with the addition of the conference in 2024, Saturday Night Football games that feature SEC home games will use the SEC on ABC theme, a modernized version of ESPN's college football theme from the 2000s, composed by Bob Christianson,.
See also
- College Football Final
- College Football Scoreboard
- College GameDay
- College Football on ABC
- ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime
- ESPN College Football Saturday Primetime
- ESPN2 College Football Saturday Primetime
References
{{Reflist|2}}
External links
- {{cite news|title=ABC Fields Team for College Ball Game|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6335206.html|first=Ben|last=Grossman|work=Broadcasting & Cable|date=May 16, 2006|access-date=October 26, 2007}}
- {{cite news|title=ABC to Broadcast 12 prime-time Saturday Games|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2446647|publisher=ESPN.com news services|date=May 17, 2006|access-date=September 7, 2006}}
- {{cite web|title=Matt's College Sports on TV Website|url=http://mattsarzsports.com/|first=Matt|last=Sarzniak|date=2005–2010|access-date=October 26, 2007}}
Weekly listings for the 2006 through 2010 college football seasons
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