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Monday, October 28, 2024

News and Notes and Broadcast Assignments by Rudy Martzke (Oct 23- 27, 2024 edition)

 

Top analysis: CBS' Brock Vereen shares that the initial defender making contact may not always get credit for a tackle, but it's their willingness to sacrifice themselves to slow down the defender that allows success and shows true team spirit.

Top analysis: CBS' Brock Vereen shares that Liberty runs a check with me offense, meaning the OC doesn't replay a call to the sideline until the formation has been set up so he can see defensive vulnerabilities.

Top call: CBS' Jason Knapp, "That gold mouthpiece could be a sign of winning aspirations. Winless, but not hopeless. Kennesaw State is looking for a breakthrough."

Top analysis: CBS' Brock Vereen shared that most pass completions come down to ball placement. It isn't dependent on a WR's excellence. It's determined by the QB's accuracy and willingness to take a risk.

Top stat: CBS' Jason Knapp shared that Liberty averages 8-10 penalties a game for 90+ yards. Most of the penalties result in lost scoring opportunities, meaning games are always a lot closer than they should be.

Top information: CBS' Jason Knapp shares that part of Liberty's penalty problems are because of the inconsistency in playing regularly. They are playing only their 2nd game in the last 25 days, meaning their lines don't get to test themselves against others.

Top stat: ESPN's Clay Matvick shared that one of Middle Tennessee's problems is they've scored only 18 points in the 4th through 7 games, worst in the FBS.

Top analysis: ESPN's Steve Addazio shared that running the clock with the lead isn't meant to just run the clock. It's also meant to keep your opponent on the field longer because the time clock goes 10-15 seconds more per play.

Top analysis: ESPN's Steve Addazio shares that players who have excellent work ethics aren't doing so solely to improve their skills. Instead they also use it to gain the respect of their teammates and help each other build up confidence.

Top analysis: ESPN's Steve Addazio shared that a disadvantage to letting your D tire out is it makes their running coverage loosen on the outside and allows big runs to take place.

Top stat: ESPN's Jay Alter shared that Kickers attempting kicks at Old Dominion are only 60% because unexpected wind gusts alter the kicks trajectory.

Top analysis: ESPN's Rocky Boiman shared that a scrambling QB isn't dangerous because of his ability to run and gain yards. Instead his ability to scramble draws defenders up towards him and leaves receivers open for big plays.

Top stat: ESPN's Jay Alter shared that 17 of Old Dominion's last 21 games have ended in 1 score games.

Best Timing Award: Amazon’s Al Michaels, noting that Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had been quiet in the 3rd Quarter, immediately catches two consecutive balls including a spectacular one handed catch.

Class act: Amazon paid homage to Fernando Valenzuela, after which Al Michaels recalled the World Series game he called in 1981 and the incredible play of Valenzuela.

Top Statement: Amazon's Al Michaels, "Most people think playing on Thursday is a disadvantage, but those same people forget you get a mini-bye. You have 10 days before the next game and plenty of time to get healthy."

Top Analysis: Amazon's Kirk Herbstreit said most people consider a loss to the Rams bad since they were 1-4 going into their bye, but they also forget you don't know who'll be coming back from injury for certain until gametime. The result- 106 yds for Puka.

Top analysis: ESPN's Louis Riddick shared that an offensive line needs both depth and flexibility to be successful since both determine who you end up blocking throughout.

Top analysis: ESPN's Brock Osweiler shared that a QB needs confidence because it allows them to keep attempting big plays even if 1 or 2 result in losses. It means they're always willing to compete.

Top analysis: ESPN's Mike Couzens shared an advantage to transferring from a JC is at a JC you learn how to diagnose and breakdown your opponents formations.

Top analysis: ESPN's Mike Couzens stated that a disadvantage to the bend but don't break D is it leaves you limited time on offense and forces you into a lot of quick plays.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared that when a QB struggles with turnovers, it is often attributed to footwork. Improving the footwork needs to be the primary focus at practice with as many gambling scenarios as possible to rebuild confidence.

Top call: Fox Sports Tim Brando, "Savion, look at that nimble footing. Spin baby spin, and take it in."

Best exchange: Fox Sports Devin Gardner, "There's an old adage that nothing good happens on a rekick, and it's usually for the kicking team."
Brando, "Kick is away, and it's even worse than the first. In all my years of broadcasting I'd never heard that adage, but it proves to be true this time. "

Top analysis: Fox Sports Tim Brando shared that the key to any successful trick play is you have to have confidence in the holder. Failure to have the confidence often leads to plays imploding.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared that TCU's record has largely been caused because of tipped interceptions. On the next play Tech picked the ball after a defender tipped the ball above the receivers head.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared that most scoring calls that don't get reversed are because most cameras don't have a straight down the line shot and they're not supposed to piece together two different shots to determine the call.

Funniest line: Fox Sports Mike Pereira, "The biggest misdemeanor is Fox calling the early game Big Noon kickoff. It's not Big Noon in LA. It's the Big 9 AM."

Top analysis: ESPN's Brock Osweiler shared that UCF's struggles this season have been mostly because while they accumulate tons of rushing yards in the 1st Half, the large deficits have caused them to focus on passing in the 2nd Half, leading to interceptions.

Top analysis: ESPN's Brock Osweiler shared the key to playoff football success us control the football, play good defense, and have a few plays go your way to break it open.

Top stat: ESPN's Mike Couzens shared that with 4 minutes left in the 4th BYU had run the ball 45 times (doesn't include passes). UCF had only snapped the ball 43 times.

Top analysis: ESPN's Brock Osweiler shared Kalani Sitake's coaching style us don't ride with the highs and fall with the lows. Instead treat every play equally in the middle.

Top stat: ESPN's Tom Hart shared that the Vanderbilt/Texas game was the smallest crowd Texas had played in front of since 1995. Due to stadium renovations only around 29,000 fans were allowed to attend. 

Best Timing Award: ESPN's Tom Hart called for Texas to target Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers to prevent a touchdown. The next play was an option pitch to Stowers who was tackled for a loss because Texas targeted him. 

Funniest comment: ESPN's Tom Hart, while discussing Vanderbilt DL Yilanan Ouattara's limited playing career before college (6 games), "He has more regattas than football games!"

Top information: ESPN's Dave Pasch shared that Miami QB Cam Rising had only a 1-star rating after his Senior season because of the offense ran his senior year, but it was quickly adjusted to 4-star after his performances at UIW as a Freshman.

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek shared that screen passes make it more difficult to tackle receivers because the angles make blocking lanes form easier and allow receivers to have more cutting angles than going straight ahead.

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek shared that a defense finds the ability to not get off blocks demoralizing because it often leads to long drives and very few turnovers causing offenses to become one dimensional when they have to rally.

Best timing Award: After ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek shared that a 3rd and 20 conversion is demoralizing because it causes teams to start doubting the ability to stop the opposition Miami scrambled 18 yards for a TD to go up 13-0.

Say what?: The ESPN bottom line stated BYU is only the 2nd team since 1990 to start 8-0 despite being underdogs in 4 games. However BYU has been underdogs in 7 of their games.

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek shared that Miami QB Cam Ward is difficult to tackle not because he stretched the sideline, but instead his ability to drop back further and get the ball to the sidelines makes him difficult to sack solo.

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek shared that Miami has the highest 3rd Down percentage in CFB because of their ability to stretch the field and pound it straight up the middle. It's led to a lot of short distance conversions.

Top analysis: ESPN's Tom Luginbill shared a key indicator of a good QB is they don't take too many risky throws. Instead they make a throw where only a receiver can catch it or it'll become an incompletion. They always keep scoring opportunities alive.

Top analysis: ESPN's Tom Luginbill shared a lot of times when a QB looks like they've taken some power off a throw, it occurs because they're having to rely solely on arm strength instead of finesse.

Top analysis: BTN's Jake Butt shared the key to a successful runner is they always have the ability to make it through multiple tackles. It's usually the fourth of fifth man or team tackling that brings them down because they have too much strength for most linemen.

Top analysis: BTN's Jake Butt shared that what makes a rivalry game so intense isn't that each team is equal or even the fanbase. Instead it's there's always 1 or 2 players who step up who weren't expected, keep it competitive, and allow it to be something special.

Top analysis: MavsTV's Devin Harris described Phoenix's arena as a getting buckets arena. The lower defense played always causes teams to scramble back and forth and get buckets, with stars being rewarded the most.

Top reporting: MavsTV reporter Lesley McCaslin shared that Kyrie Irving has a different focus this season. He's no longer focused on just scoring. Instead he's focused on improving his defense and helping his teammates do the same.

Top comment: MavsTV's Mark Followill, "Something to remember when you're a referee is no one likes you. Fans dislike calls against their teams, coaches dislike late calls, and players dislike being accused. You'll always be complained about."

Top analysis: MavsTV's Mark Followill pointed out that most fans don't acknowledge that when your hand is in contact with the ball, it is considered part of the ball which is why a lot of penalty calls can be delayed.

Top analysis: Compass Media's Merril Hoge shared that what makes the Lions D so tricky is their swarming secondary rarely leaves a player open, so it's rare to get a pass play for more than 10 yards against them.

Top analysis: CBS's Tiki Barber shared the way to take pressure off a QB is to throw slant passes away from the direction the QB is moving. It forces the secondary to expand their pressure and have less blitz opportunities.

Best Timing Award: CBS's Andrew Catalon predicted that the Texans offensive line formation looked like a custom Mixon power run formation. The next play was a Mixon 14 yard run for a TD.

Top analysis: CBS's Tiki Barber shared that the reason most young QB's struggle is because they aren't used to pressure fronts with NFL speeds. Once a team realizes you're vulnerable to pressure blitzes, then every team continues to do so until you can overcome it.

Top analysis: CBS's Tiki Barber shared that you can realize when a team is considering changing a player on offense or defense because the alternate player replaces the starter on the sideline discussion. However most fans never realize it because they're focused on the field performance.

Top stat: CBS's Andrew Catalon shared that the Texans were expected to dominate the TOP because coming in the Texans were #2 on TOP in the NFL while the Colts were dead last- #32.

Top analysis: CBS's Tiki Barber shared that when you struggle with a specific side on the offense, the best way to overcome it is distribute the ball multiple times to your most consistent player on the side- both rushing and receiving.

Top analysis: CBS's Jay Feely shared the best way to acknowledge your team is improving is to truly study how passes come open or running lanes seem wider. This is typically because your QB or O-Line has evolved.

Top stat: FOX's Kevin Kugler shared that the Lions are the first team since 1965 with more offensive touchdowns than incompletions.

Top analysis: FOX's Daryl Johnston shared that the way a QB gains trust in their receivers is they let them test themselves in 1-on-1 situations. The more often they prove themselves, the stronger that trust becomes leading to more opportunities.

Top analysis: FOX's Daryl Johnston shared that when you're inside the 5, you should always let your RB have at least 1 opportunity on 1st or 2nd Down so your team isn't put behind the ball and so it keeps your opponent guessing on how you'll attack, especially when you have 1 TO left.


Top analysis: FOX's Jonathan Vilma said a way to confuse the defense is to make sure your receivers don't make hand contact on them. It makes the D focus on putting pressure on the QB and often results in an open receiver.

Top analysis: FOX's Jonathan Vilma shared that when a QB scrambles toward the sideline, it allows the defense to apply more pressure because the QB can't throw behind them, and the limited vision forward leads to smaller passing lanes.

Top analysis: FOX's Mark Schlereth shared that T'ua's quick release keeps the defenders from being able to put any pressure on the QB and keep Miami in most games as long as they don't make dumb mistakes.

Top stat: CBS's Spero Dedes shared that part of the NYJ struggles have been because they lead the NFL in missed FG's. The missed FG's force them to pass more often and lead to more turnovers.

Top analysis: FOX's Greg Olsen shared that one problem with Atlanta's D is they tend to rush only 3. It leaves a lot of rushing room for the QB and causes more 1st Downs to be given up than necessary.

Top analysis: FOX's Greg Olsen shared that most young QB's tend to tighten up whenever they throw an interception, but it also limits their abilities to throw effectively as the game progresses. They must mentally show toughness to overcome it and progress.

Top analysis: FOX's Greg Olsen shared that a way to tire out the defense is don't make substitutions on 3rd Down. It doesn't allow them to make defensive substitutions, meaning they can't bring in specialists, and it tires out those on the field faster.

Top analysis: FOX's Adam Amin shared that Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier is brought on not only because of his rushing abilities, but he's one of the best blocking RB's leading to the QB having more attacks and closing out games easier.

Top analysis: CBS's Charles Davis shared what causes most teams to struggle on offense is the QB and RB have the same running speed. It allows teams to tighten their formation knowing the run will always have 1 specific pattern.

Best Timing Award: CBS's Ross Tucker shared that most teams that get into FG range get too comfortable and run the ball 3 times or have a penalty leading to lost yardage and harder FG attempts. On the next snap Cleveland suffered a false start that took them out of FG range.

Funniest exchange: FOX's Chris Myers, "Tipped by Tully. Sounds like a new show promo for something airing later on FOX."
Mark Sanchez: "And it'd be right after Matlock."

Top stat: FOX's Chris Myers shared that the Chargers TD in the 3rd quarter was the first 2nd Half TD they've scored since Week 1.

Surprise moment: NBC’s Melissa Stark conducting a postgame interview when 49ers Nick Bosa photobombs the interview with his own political message.

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ESPN will have Darien High alum Jay Alter and the boy who doesn't want to grow up Rocky Boiman on the call of Louisiana/Texas State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 29 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN2. 

ESPN will have 3-time Delaware Sportscaster of the year Mike Corey and ace detective Rene Ingoglia on the call of Louisiana Tech/Sam Houston. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 29 at 8pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have Clay Matvick and Steve Addazio on the call of Kennesaw State/Western Kentucky. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 30 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Matt Barrie, former coaching star Dan Mullen, and Harry Lyles Jr. on the call of Tulane/Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled Halloween Night at 7:30pm on ESPN.

The HBCU Duo of Tiffany Greene and the former Maryland House of Delegates debater Jay Walker return for the Magic City Classic between North Carolina Central/South Carolina State. Kickoff is scheduled Halloween night at 7:30pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of the Ivy League Eric Frede and Emmy and the Peabody Award-winning journalist, prominent trial attorney, author and teacher Jack Ford on the call of Yale/Columbia. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 1 at 7pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have the terrific tandem of Anish Shroff, Andre Ware, and Paul Carcaterra on South Florida/Florida Atlantic. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 1 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN2.

Fox Sports moves FNF to FS1 due to the World Series. Trent Rush and Petros Papadakis will team up to call the MW showdown between San Diego State/Boise State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 1 at 8pm ET. 

ESPN will have the voice of the cardiac ending Joe Tessitore, the returning host of The Bachelor Jesse Palmer, and Katie George return to ACC country to call Duke/Miami (FL). Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on ABC.

ESPN will have Mark Jones, "Rowdy" Roddy Jones, and the goalie who knows the best ways to make a save Quint Kessenich on the call of Ole Miss/Arkansas. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on ESPN.

ESPN will have Roy Philpott, Sam Acho, and Auburn's greatest hidden secret- reporter Taylor Davis on the call of Memphis/UTSA. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Matt Schumacker and Dustin Fox on the call of Toledo/Eastern Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on ESPNU.

CBS opens a DH Saturday with the academy clash between Air Force/Army West Point. Rich Waltz, Ross Tucker, and Tiffany Blackmon will provide the call. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on CBS. 

It's back to High Noon for the Fox broadcast team of Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, & Jenny Taft to call Ohio State/Penn State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 on FOX.

Former Heisman sensation Gino Torretta and ace pxp man J.P. Shadrick team up to call Ohio State/Penn State Saturday afternoon on Touchdown Radio. 

Fox Sports will have Tim Brando, Devin Gardner, and Josh Sims head to Champagne to call Minnesota/Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on FS1.

ESPN will have ESPNLA’s finest Jorge Sedano, Orlando Franklin, and Morgan Uber on the call Stanford/NC State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at High Noon on ACC Network.

ESPN will have the "Czar” Taylor Zarzour, the All-American insurance man Matt Stinchcomb, and Ashley Stroehelin on the call of Vanderbilt/Auburn. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 12:45pm ET on SEC Network.

Brian Custer joins Rod Gilmore and Lauren Sisler on the call of Maine/Oklahoma. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 2:30pm ET on SEC+ and ESPN+.

ESPN will have Courtney Lyle, Leger Douzable, and Smacker Miles on the call of Tulsa/UAB. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 2:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Salt Lake's greatest hidden secret Holly Rowe on the call of The World's Largest Cocktail Party: Florida/Georgia. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 3:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have Chris Carlin, Max Starks, and Mike Peasley provide the radio call for Florida/Georgia on Nov 2. 

ESPN will have Arizona’s finest Dave Pasch, Stoops-Era All Name team member Dusty Dvoracek, and newly promoted Taylor McGregor on the call of Texas Tech/Iowa State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN.

CBS Sports DH concludes with the Big Ten afternoon clash between Oregon/Michigan. Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, and Jenny Dell will provide the call Nov 2 at 3:30pm ET on CBS. 

Westwood One has radio rights to the Big Ten match between Oregon/Michigan. Nate Gatter and Ryan Leaf will provide the call. 

Fox Sports will have Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, and Allison Williams team up to call Kansas State/Houston. Which set of Cats will rise to the top? Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 3:30pm ET on FOX. 

Fox Sports will have Dan Hellie and Robert Smith on the call of Arizona/UCF. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 3:30pm ET on FS1.

ESPN will have Chris Cotter, Mark Herzlich, and Coley Harvey on the call of North Carolina/Florida State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 3:30pm ET on ACC Network. 

ESPN will feature the Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison, and Dawn Davenport call of Navy/Rice. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 4pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of the SEC Dave Neal, Georgia's own Black Mamba Aaron Murray, and Ashley ShahAhmadi on the call of UMass/Mississippi State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 4:15pm ET on SEC Network.

Fox Sports will have Connor Onion and a returning Mark Helfrich head to Stillwater for Arizona State/Oklahoma State. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 7pm ET on FS1.

ESPN will have "The Man Who Always Listens to Know What to Say" Sean McDonough, the QB whose analysis slices smoothly like a knife through bread Greg McElroy, and Molly McGrath on the call of Texas A&M/South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 7:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have Bob Wischusen, the safety who sees all the holes Louis Riddick, and Kris Budden on the call of Louisville/Clemson. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of LHN Lowell Galindo and Fozzy Whittaker on the call of Georgia Southern/South Alabama. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 7:30pm ET on ESPNU.

NBC's star Primetime lineup of Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen will call Wisconsin/Iowa for Big Ten Saturday Night. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 7:30pm ET on NBC. 

Compass Media will have star host "Free Beer" Gregg Daniels and former Steeler Chad Brown on the call of Wisconsin/Iowa.

ESPN has the primetime crew of Tom Hart, ace primetime analyst Jordan Rodgers, and the impeccable film study teacher Cole Cubelic on the call of Kentucky/Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 7:45pm ET on SEC Network.

ESPN will have the lead voice of the NBA and CFB on ESPN Radio Marc Kestecher, ace analyst Kelly Stouffer, and star reporter Ian Fitzsimmons on the call of Kentucky/Tennessee. 

ESPN will have Mike Couzens, “The Abrockalypse” Brock Oswelier, and Stormy Buonantony on the call of TCU/Baylor. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 8pm ET on ESPN2.

Gridiron Radio heads to Waco for TCU/Baylor. Noah Britt, former Cincinnati Reds scout Jon Reynolds, and Patrick Johnson will provide the call. 

ESPN will have the deep baritone, one of the voices of the South Wes Durham, Tom "Lugs" Luginbill, and Dana Boyle on the call of Pittsburgh/SMU. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 2 at 8pm ET on ACC Network.

NFL
Amazon will have master line revealer Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung on the call of Houston/NY Jets. Kickoff is scheduled Halloween night at 8:15pm ET on Amazon.

CBS will have Jim Nantz, the play predictor Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson on the call of the Denver/Baltimore. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET.

CBS will have multi-broadcast star Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins on the call of Miami/Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET. 

CBS will have the Greek Sportscast star Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, and Aditi Kinkhabwala on the call of LA Chargers/Cleveland. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET.

CBS will have Tom McCarthy, special teams expert Jay Feely, and Amanda Balionis on the call of New Orleans/Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET. 

Fox Sports will have the voice of the Bulls Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, and Pam Oliver on the call of Dallas/Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET.

Fox Sports will have the best interviewer in the business Chris Myers, Mark Sanchez, and the often overlooked but superstar interviewer Kristina Pink on the call of Washington/NY Giants. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET.

Fox Sports will have multi-sport star and WW1's lead broadcaster Kevin Kugler, Daryl "Moose" Johnston, and Lauren Okmin on the call of Las Vegas/Cincinati. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET.

Fox Sports will have Jason Benetti, Mark "Stink" Schlereth, and Jen Hale on the call of New England/Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 1pm ET.

CBS will have the Senior Bird Ian Eagle, the International Super Bowl analyst Charles Davis, and Evan Washburn on the call of Chicago/Arizona. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 4:05pm ET.

CBS will have the best 4-man team in the business: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Jason McCourty, and AJ Ross on the call of Jacksonville/Philadelphia. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 4:05pm ET.

Fox Sports will have Kevin Burkhardt, one of the most experienced QB's of all-time Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi on the call of Detroit/Green Bay. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 4:25pm ET.

Fox Sports will have the lead voice of the NHL Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Megan Olivi on the call of LA Rams/Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 4:25 pm ET.

NBC Sports will have the lead broadcast team of Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark on the call of Indianapolis/Minnesota. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 3 at 8:20pm ET.

ESPN and ABC will have the longest tenured duo in the business Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, plus superstar interviewer Lisa Salters team up to call Tampa Bay/Kansas City and close out Week 9. Kickoff is scheduled Nov 4 at 8:15pm ET. 

Monday, October 7, 2024

News and Notes and Broadcast Assignments by Rudy Martzke (Oct 3-6)

 

Top Analysis: ESPN's Aaron Murray shares that when you have a slow start, the key to rebound is change your goals. Make new weekly goals instead of aiming at the full season goal. Also work on developing your fundamentals.

Best Timing Award: ESPN's Aaron Murray shared the reason Troy's offense has struggled has been because of an inability to protect the QB. It has resulted in losses and injuries. The next play saw Troy's offensive line collapse, leading to a 15 yd sack.

Top reporting: ESPN's Dave Neal shared that in 2023 Texas State ran a play every 23 seconds. In 2024 it has slowed down to around the 30 second mark.

Top Analysis: ESPN's Aaron Murray shares the disadvantage to keeping a receiver in front of you is it leads to softer coverage. The softer coverage leads to a higher passing percentage.

Top Reporting: CBS' Alex Del Barrio shared programs that have moved from FCS to FBS are finding success earlier because they're able to go out and find FBS level players with the transfer portal. Programs include Texas St, Jacksonville St, Liberty, James Madison, and others.

Top analysis: CBS' Taylor McHargue shares UTEP considers a 3 and out to be a turnover because you're giving your opponent favorable field position while failing to advance yourself.

Funniest line: CBS' Alex del Barrio, "UTEP's defense could be called the orange crush when they get into the backfield. The uniforms look exactly like Orange Crush soda, and they're crushing the Sam Houston line."

Top statement: Amazon's Al Michaels, "Fantasy Football players hate when a QB throws a backwards pass because it counts as a run. The yardage gained gives them nothing."

Funniest line: Amazon's Al Michaels, "That scoreboard view is a mile high here in Atlanta. Coaches might need neck surgery if they look too long."

Top analysis: Amazon's Al Michaels, "Early close games leave a team asking themselves What If. Atlanta's games have all been close, but after tonight they'll find themselves tied for the lead or 2 back."

Top analysis: Amazon's Kirk Herbstreit shared that veteran QB's that start the season as backups typically take 2-3 games to get their timing back, but once they do so passing percentage average drastically improves for the team overall.

Prime’s Kaley Hartung once again does an excellent job of interviewing 2 of the Falcons WR’s that helped them win in OT. Hartung was also on top of the secondary injuries for the Buccaneers.

Top analysis: ESPN's Andre Ware shares the key to beating a quick tempo team is to keep them on the sidelines as long as possible because it causes their muscles to get cool, causing them to naturally slow down and occasionally commit turnovers.

Top analysis: ESPN's Andre Ware shares the way to contain a young QB is to make sure they commit the mistake of zoning in on one target. It makes them easier to cover and leads to more stops.

Top stat: Gridiron Radio's Eli Gold shares that UNLV is 4-0 for only the fourth time ever and the first time since 1976.

Top information: Gridiron Radio's Eli Gold shares that even though the Raiders play on grass, then field used by UNLV is turf. The stadium is designed to specifically role in a designed grass field for Raiders games.

Top analysis: Gridiron Radio's Jared Petrino shares a key to make the defense slightly faster is to have offensive success. It lessens the defensive pressure and makes them want to be more aggressive so you can get the ball back sooner.

Top stat: Fox Sports Trent Rush shares that UNLV was ranked for the 1st time ever as a FBS program entering their game against Syracuse.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Petros Papadakis shares that when a team has a QB change during the season, WR's oftentimes may trust them, but it takes time to develop the passing chemistry. The first couple of games see a lot of incompletions as a result.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Petros Papadakis shares that most coaches build trust in their team with early discipline. It leads to fewer penalty calls and helps the players know their coaches want them to succeed.

Top rules explanation: Fox Sports Mike Pereira shares that CFB & the NFL have an intent to deceive rule. It occurs whenever a WR acts like they're running off the field and stops at the sidelines, making the D think they're going off the field. It's an automatic unsportsmanlike.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Petros Papadakis noted teams that rely heavily on pass usually have an Achilles in run game. Their run games typically produce 2 yds or less Increasing run total to 3-4 yds per carry is needed to balancing your attack & opening your offense.

Best line: ABC’s Joe Tessitore, after a punt that went off at the 1/2,yard line that bounced away from endzone, “As if he has a joystick controller in his hand and went hard left!”

Top Reporting: ESPN's Taylor McGregor shared that in an effort to eliminate holding calls, Ole Miss practiced with tennis balls taped to their hands. This method was introduced by the NYG in 2020.

Top stat: Fox Sports Tim Brando shares last time Iowa State started 5-0 was 1980. That season Iowa State finished 6-5 after a 5 game losing streak was ended by a season ending win over Oklahoma St.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Tim Brando shares that most of Baylor's struggles have occurred because they've been unable to find a run game. This has given opponents the ball more often and allowed their defense to be tired out.

Oops Award: Fox's Tim Brando, "Up next we've got a fun one- TX Tech/Arizona. I hope they get to stay at The Overton, some of the finest dining in Lubbock. Wait, it's at Tucson. I'm sure Tucson has some good stuff, but they don't equal The Overton."

Funniest line: Fox Sports Connor Onion, "We spent so much time focusing on Tech's and Arizona’s offenses that we ended up getting the one thing we never expected to start the game: simultaneous series punts. "

Top statement: ESPN's Dave Pasch, "Alabama's Kalen DeBoer set up rat traps around the facility this week to remind his team don't fall for the rat poison a week after a big win. Vanderbilt though hasn't been known for their prowess."

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek shared that it is the game inside the lines that determines if you can convert a 4th Down. If the line cracks and breaks it often results in a stop and turnover.

Top stat: ESPN's Dave Pasch shared that a 1/10 3rd Down conversion rate was the primary reason Ole Miss lost to Kentucky. They weren't able to consistently remain on the field.

ESPN's Taylor McGregor isn't afraid to ask tough questions. Instead of asking questions like what would you like to improve on, she's very bold and asks a question where there's no generic answer, "What would you have done differently to make it where you weren't in this deficit?"

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shares that the reason most holding calls occur on the offensive line is because a QB gets out of the pocket.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared one item that determines a PI is impeding the receivers route. However when the receiver initiates the joust, it is solely them who impedes themselves because both have equal access to the ball.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shares that most QB breakouts occur because defenders try to block the run lanes and move too far up the field. It allows the QB time to scramble through the position the defenders were supposed to be in.

Stat of the day: ESPN's Kevin Neghandi, "Army and Navy have started 5-0 in the same season for the first time since 1945."

Top comment: Tom Hart on SEC Network as Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia led the Commodores down the field vs. Alabama: "You may roll your eyes if you hear the Johnny Manziel comparison, but he looks like No. 2 wearing No. 2 sometimes."

Top stat: Tom Hart on SEC Network as 1st quarter ends with Vanderbilt leading Alabama 13-7: "Last time Vandy led at the end of the 1st quarter against a No. 1 team was 1977 against Oklahoma."

Top exchange: With Vanderbilt leading Alabama 33-28 in the 4th quarter, Tom Hart asked Cole Cubelic, "What should the stress level be for Alabama fans at this moment?"
Cubelic: "I would not be comfortable in my recliner if I was watching this football game hoping for an Alabama win."
Hart: "Oh, they got out of the recliners a long time ago."

Funniest comment: ESPN's Tom Hart, after Vanderbilt Coach Clark Lea raced down the sideline to call a timeout vs. Alabama: "Clark Lea was a fullback in his playing days. He looked like a flanker sprinting down the sideline to get that timeout called right before the snap occurred."

Top reporting: NFLN's Stacy Dales shares that even though the Jets drafted Sam Darnold, he isn't considering this a revenge game. He washed his Jets experiences from his memory when he gained the trust to be starter at Minnesota.

Oops Award: NFLN's graphics awarded Minnesota 9 points for the FG, but it was corrected to 3 on the commercial break graphic.

Top analysis: NFLN's Kurt Warner points out that statistically the Vikings have the worst pass D in the NFL, but that passing total is attributed to teams having to pass because the Vikings have trailed less than 4 minutes all season.

Top analysis: NFLN's Kurt Warner points out that most incompletions from Rodgers to Garrett Wilson have occurred because Rodgers realizes Wilson is about to run into pressure coverage, so Rodgers throws it short to intentionally slow Wilson down.

Top analysis: NFLN's Kurt Warner shared that one reason Darnold is having success at Minnesota is because he's not forcing balls into coverage, like he did as a rookie. Instead he's willing to run.

Top stat: NFLN's Kurt Warner shared that Minnesota is only the 4th team in NFL history to start 4-0 w/ 7 or more turnovers. To further emphasize the point, Rich Eisen shared the Vikings just lost their 5th fumble.

Top stat: NFLN's Rich Eisen shared Andrew Van Ginkel has 4 career interceptions, 3 of which have been pic 6's, and 2 of which have occurred in 2024.

Funniest exchange: CBS' Charles Davis, "I see a smile on DeMeco Ryans. I thought he didn't have emotions."
Ian Eagle quipped, "Well it's after a 36 yd return. "
Davis concluded, "So it comes in increments. It must take at least 15 yards to get a smirk."

Top analysis: Fox Sports Greg Olsen shares what makes Jayden Daniels so dangerous is most QB's accuracy fades when passing more than 20 yds. Daniels accuracy remains as good up to 40 yds.

Top analysis: CBS' Greg Olsen said every team needs 3 things to be successful: 1) Good ownership, 2) Good coaching, & 3) Good Fandom. The fandom boosts the teams money allowing them to spend more.

Top call: CBS' Kevin Harlan, "The equal distribution continues. Burrow's up to 283 yards and 4 TD's to 3 different receivers, tying his career high of 4 TD passes in 1 game. Cincinnati's looking unbeatable early in the 4th."

Top analysis: CBS' Trent Green, "Holding in the middle is an easy call to make, especially when it's the cause of getting the ball downfield. It also shows how desperate a team is to come back because they don't stop trying."

Top analysis: Fox's Mark Sanchez shares that the number one reason a team struggles on 3rd Downs is penalties. Not only does it move you back, but it forces you into passing situations that the opponent can defend easier."

Top analysis: Fox's Mark Sanchez shares the number one reason most PI's occur is because the defender lines up against their receiver late and then panics if they start to get by, often leading to defensive holding or pass interference.

Top analysis: Fox's Mark Sanchez points out that there's two different types of blocks: a standard block to protect your QB and a scoring block. Scoring blocks allow big plays to occur and often are rewarded with a TD within 2-3 plays.

Top stat: Fox's Chris Myers shares that Miami had 7 straight run plays after a 3rd Down pass conversion solely to try and bully New England's D into tiring out while they gained the lead.

Top analysis: Fox Sports' Jonathan Vilma shares that even though he doesn't have the explosion as in yester years, TE Marcedes Lewis was brought in because his wisdom and experience is being used to train the younger players on how all staff should be treated and how learning never ends.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Jonathan Vilma shares that an advantage to having a big lead is you are given options on 4th Down. You can choose to take a delay, go for it, or go for the FG without any real consequences, all while forcing your opponent to drive the field.

Top analysis: CBS' Charles Davis points out that in a tight game most young QB's tend to hold onto the ball too long and run out the clock. You always want to get rid of it quick and give your team a chance to win.

Worst Timing Award: CBS's Kevin Harlan shares that Cincinnati kicker McPhearson had made 14 straight FG kicks in OT. However his 53 yard attempt sailed wide left because Rico dropped the ball while trying to place it.

Top stat: CBS' Kevin Harlan shared that on his first 14 carries against Cincinnati, Baltimore RB Derrick Henry had only 40 yards. However on his 15th carry he scrambled for 51 yards, setting up the game winning FG.

Top analysis: Fox's Daryl Johnston shares what causes most offensive frustrations i when a QB's timing gets thrown off. It often leads to ineligible men downfield and can cause PI's because they're trying to block downfield to protect the QB and don't realize it's been thrown.

Funniest line: After Daryl Johnston forced Kevin Kugler to share what he'd do as a head coach on a 2nd and 38, "Well, I'd throw the ball, and it might be a screen. They've done it. Good call, but that'll leave them well short of the 1st Down. It's 3rd and 34."

Worst Timing Award: Fox's Kevin Kugler shared that the Raiders were 10/10 on redzone possessions this season. Daryl Johnston then pointed out that a large portion of that success was because the Raiders had only committed 2 penalties in the redzone this season. This was followed up by a Surtain 100yd pick six.

Top reporting: Fox's Laura Okmin shared that in pregame interviews the Raiders felt Denver's offense couldn't beat them, but they needed to be wary of the D. At Halftime it was tied 10-10 thanks to the D beating them on that 100yd pick six.

Top stat: CBS' Andrew Catalon shared that on their first 15 plays Seattle gained 45 yards. On their last 2 plays of the Half they equaled that total with 45 additional yards.

Funniest comment: Fox's Kevin Burkhardt, "I asked you (Brady) earlier what you thought of your 1st encounter with Brock Purdy. I should have clarified as a broadcaster. I forgot that you 1st encountered him as a player in his 1st start in a game I'm sure you'd like to forget."

Top analysis: Fox's Tom Brady shared that holding the ball as a QB for 11 seconds is a positive in that it means you keep the defense running around and tiring them out, but it's only good if you actually gain yardage.

Top analysis: Fox's Tom Brady shared that losing your kicker to an injury is the hardest thing to adjust for. It leads you to go for it in ridiculous situations like 4th and 23 because you're unsure if you can rely on your punter, but it also keeps the game closer than it should be.

Top analysis: CBS' Andrew Catalon shares that the Seahawks quick strike offense is keeping the game close, but their inability to hold on to the ball has led to the Giants D dominating TOP- having more than 2 Qtr's worth. It's causing them to slowly fall behind.

AROUND THE DIAL
ESPN will have Clay Matvick and Steve Addazio on the call of New Mexico State/Jacksonville State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 9 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Matt Barrie, former coaching star Dan Mullen, and Harry Lyles Jr. on the call of Coastal Carolina/James Madison. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 10 at 7:30pm on ESPN2.

ESPN will have 3-time Delaware Sportscaster of the year Mike Corey and the detective who has an eye on the ball Rene Ingoglia on the call of UTEP/Western Kentucky. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 10 at 8pm ET on ESPNU.

Amazon will have master line revealer Al Michaels, Kirk Herbtreit, and Kaylee Hartung on the call of San Francisco/Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 10 at 8:15pm ET on Amazon. 

ESPN will have the longtime voice of the Ivy League Eric Frede and Emmy and the Peabody Award-winning journalist, prominent trial attorney, author and teacher Jack Ford on the call of Harvard/Cornell. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 11 at 6pm ET on ESPN2. 

ESPN will have boxing pxp expert Brian Custer, Rod Gilmore, and Lauren Sisler on the call of Memphis/S. Florida. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 11 at 7pm ET on ESPN.

Fox Sports will have rising star Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich on the call of Northwestern/Maryland. A reporter for the game will be announced at a later time. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 11 at 8pm ET on FOX.

The HBCU Duo of Tiffany Greene and the former Maryland House of Delegates debater Jay Walker return for a SWAC Showdown between Prairie View A&M/UAPB. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 11 at 9:15pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have the terrific tandem of Anish Shroff, Andre Ware, and Paul Carcaterra on Utah/Arizona State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 11 at 10:30pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have the voice of the cardiac ending Joe Tessitore, the host of The Bachelor Jesse Palmer, and Katie George on the call of South Carolina/Alabama. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at High Noon on ABC.

ESPN will have Arizona’s finest Dave Pasch, Stoops-Era All Name team member Dusty Dvoracek, and newly promoted Taylor McGregor on the call of Clemson/Wake Forest. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at High Noon on ESPN.

ESPN will have Roy Philpott, Sam Acho, and Auburn's greatest hidden secret- reporter Taylor Davis on the call of Missouri/UMass. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at High Noon on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Courtney Lyle and the detective who has an eye on the ball Rene Ingoglia on the call of Toledo/Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at High Noon on ESPNU.

It's back to basics as Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, and Allison Williams will call Washington/Iowa. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at High Noon on FOX.

ESPN will have Entercom's Morning Sports Talk Show Host Anthony Lima and Ryan Cavanaugh on the call of Ball State/Kent State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at High Noon on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Michael Reghi and Marcus Ray on the call of Miami (OH)/Eastern Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 2pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit continue bouncing between the NFL & CFB. This time they head to the Cotton Bowl along with Salt Lake's greatest hidden secret Holly Rowe for Texas/Oklahoma. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 3:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have the voice of Giants radio Dave Flemming, “The Abrockalypse” Brock Oswelier, and Stormy Buonantony on the call of California/Pitt. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will feature the Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison, and Dawn Davenport call of Cincinnati/UCF. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN2.

Fox Sports will have Eric Collins and Spencer Tillman on the call of Purdue/Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 3:30pm ET on FS1.

ESPN will have Shawn Kenney and Charlie Strong on the call of Akron/Western Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Jason Ross Jr. and Tyoka Jackson on the call of Northern Illinois/Bowling Green. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

Fox Sports Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, & Jenny Taft head to Provo for the renewal of an old WAC rivalry: Arizona/BYU. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 4pm ET on FOX.

ESPN will have Matt Schumacker and Dustin Fox on the call of Ohio/Central Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 4pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have the "Czar” Taylor Zarzour, the All-American insurance man Matt Stinchcomb, and Alyssa Lang on the call of Mississippi State/Georgia. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 4:15pm ET on SEC Network.

ESPN will have Bob Wischusen, the safety who sees all the holes Louis Riddick, and Kris Budden on the call of Florida/Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 7pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of the SEC Dave Neal, Georgia's own Black Mamba Aaron Murray, and Ashley ShahAhmadi on the call of North Texas/Florida Atlantic. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 7pm ET on ESPN2.

Fox Sports will rush into Fresno with Trent Rush and Petros Papadakis ready to call Washington State/Fresno State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 7pm ET on FS1.

ESPN will have James Westling, Leger Douzable, and Smacker Miles on the call of UTSA/Rice. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 7pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have "The Man Who Always Listens to Know What to Say" Sean McDonough, the QB whose analysis slices smoothly like a knife through bread Greg McElroy, and Molly McGrath on the call of Ole Miss/LSU. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 7:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have Tom Hart, the keen insights of Jordan Rodgers, and the impeccable film study teacher Cole Cubelic on the call of Vanderbilt/Kentucky. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 7:45pm ET on SEC Network.

Fox Sports will have the newly minted team of Tim Brando, Devin Gardner, and Josh Sims headed to Morgantown for Iowa State/West Virginia. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 8pm ET on FOX.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of LHN Lowell Galindo and Fozzy Whittaker on the call of Marshall/Georgia Southern. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 8pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have the deep baritone, one of the voices of the South Wes Durham, Tom "Lugs" Luginbill, and Dana Boyle on the call of Syracuse/NC State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 8pm ET on ACC Network.

ESPN will have Mark Jones, "Rowdy" Roddy Jones, and the goalie who knows the best ways to make a save Quint Kessenich on the call of Kansas State/Colorado. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 10:15pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have upcoming star Jay Alter and the boy who doesn't want to grow up Rocky Boiman on the call of Idaho/Montana State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 12 at 10:15pm ET on ESPN2.

NFL Network will have Rich Eisen, the journeyman star QB Kurt Warner, Stacey Dales, and Steve Wyche on the call of London's 2nd match of 2024: Jacksonville/Chicago. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 9:30am ET. 

CBS will have Jim Nantz, the play predictor Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson on the call of the Battle of Maryland: Washington/Baltimore. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 1pm ET. 

CBS will have multi-sport star Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, and Melanie Collins on the call of Houston/New England. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 1pm ET. 

CBS will have the Greek Sportscast star Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, and Aditi Kinkhabwala on the call of Indianapolis/Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 1pm ET. 

Fox Sports will have the voice of the Bulls Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, and Pam Oliver on the call of Tampa Bay/New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 1pm ET. 

Fox Sports will have the lead voice of the NHL Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Megan Olivi on the call of Cleveland/Philadelphia. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 1pm ET. 

Fox Sports will have multi-sport star and WW1's lead broadcaster Kevin Kugler, Daryl "Moose" Johnston, and Lauren Okmin on the call of Arizona/Green Bay. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 1pm ET. 

CBS will have the Senior Bird Ian Eagle, the International Super Bowl analyst Charles Davis, and Evan Washburn on the call of Pittsburgh/Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 4:05pm ET. 

CBS will have the best 4-man team in the business: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Jason McCourty, and AJ Ross on the call of LA Rams/Denver. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 4:05pm ET. 

Fox Sports will have Kevin Burkhardt, one of the most experiences QB's of all-time Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi on the call of Detroit/Dallas. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 4:25pm ET. 

Fox Sports will have the best interviewer in the business Chris Myers, Mark Sanchez, and the often overlooked but superstar interviewer Kristina Pink on the call of Atlanta/Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 4:25pm ET. 

NBC Sports will have the lead broadcast team of Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark on the call of Cincinnati/NY Giants. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 13 at 8:20pm ET. 

ESPN will have the longest tenured duo in the business Joe Buck and troy Aikman, plus superstar interviewer Lisa Salters, conclude NFL Week 6 with Buffalo/NY Jets. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 14 at 8:15pm ET. 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

News and Notes and Broadcast Assignments by Rudy Martzke (Sept 26-30)

 

Top analysis: Westwood One's Phil Simms shares that the NYG are rotating at least 3 players each play to 1) keep their players fresh and 2) keep the Cowboys D off balance by having new attackers needing different coverage. It tires out the D much sooner.

Top analysis: Westwood One's Phil Simms shares the main reason for going for s 52 yd FG rather a 4th Down attempt is it gives your team an early lead and helps the offense build confidence more than 0 points would.

Top analysis: Westwood One's Phil Simms shares that what makes a #1 receiver isn't necessarily their yardage production, but it is their ability to get open by making their defenders get lost in circles.

Oops Award: Westwood One's Phil Simms accidentally said Dak Prescott has had massive success over the last 12 gms at Giants Stadium. He meant last 12 gms total (home and road), but he specified Giants Stadium. Tonight is only Dak's 8th gm against the Giants in New Jersey.

Top stat: Westwood One's Ian Eagle shared that since Dak Prescott missed his 1st pass attempt, he completed 14 straight passes for 164 yds and 2 TD's.

Funniest exchange: Westwood One 
Ian: "I really wanted to call a 50 yard FG attempt. I didn't want a punt." 
Phil: "That's ok. Now everyone knows your selfish and your mentality."

Funniest line: Prime’s Al Michaels, after the boo birds wanting the Giants to go for it on 4th, “If you listen to the fans, you'll be sitting up there with them.” Michaels, of course, is quoting the  famous Buddy Ryan line.

Top analysis: Westwood One's Phil Simms shares that it's an unusual night designed for passing attacks because there's no wind, little humidity, and it's warm making passing accurately and catching easier overall.

Betting line: Prime’s Al Michaels, w/Cowboys up 20-15, as Aubrey attempts a FG. “So, as it looks right now. I think a lot of people are very happy that there will be field goal attempt right here, and others not so happy. And you do know what I mean.” Cowboys were favored -5-5

Strongest comment: Fox Sports Tim Brando, on Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai, “He the best running back the country knows the least about. You know about him now on Friday Night Lights!”

Top reporting: Fox Sports Josh Sims shared that when a play breaks down because of poor communication, the QB no longer has to feel frustrated trying to figure what went wrong. Instead the tablet on the sideline allows them to review immediately and discuss.

Announcer’s Jinx Award: Fox Sports Tim Brando, telling viewers that Washington K Grady Gross had only missed 1 field goal all season, Gross immediately kicks it wide left.

Funniest comment: Fox Sports Tim Brando, "Can you believe the Tigers have 86 wins and are contending for the playoffs? I believe that's because of Benetti. His calls have completely turned them around."

Tog nugget: Fox Sports Tim Brando noting that Rutgers doesn’t have Penn State, Michigan, or Ohio State on its schedule.

Funniest line: Fox Sports Devin Gardner. "Look at Strong take flight. He knows he can't get the 1st without doing so. He's singing I Believe I Can Fly."

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner points out that Washington's D stacking the box is shutting down Rutgers run, but it's also forcing short passes because you can't predict who will blitz every play.

Funniest exchange: Fox Sports Mike Hill, goes back to booth with, “How down you do?” Gardner jokes.” Did you tell him he could do that?  Brando quips, “I’m not one of those Prima donna play by play types!” Gardner chides, “Do I not have to ask anymore & bust it out at any time?”

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shares the main reason for getting a tall 6' 3" receiver is because you always target them in the redzone. They always have the ability to go up, snatch the ball, and make a play.

Best line: Fox Sports Tim Brando, on Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai. “Just because a guy plays at a school that not a brand name in the sport of college football doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve attention. This Rutgers program doesn’t have many opportunities to have eyeballs upon them.”

Top production: Fox Sports capturing  a shot on the Washington sidelines of QB Will Rogers, with no helmet on head butting his receiver Denzel Boston.

Top observation: Fox Sports Devin Gardner pointing out that Rutgers TE Kenny Fletcher dropped the ball because he misplaced his hands and in that position you want your hands over the top and not under.

Best line: ESPN’s Andre Ware, as Cam Ward  escapes a  near sack to get loose and throw a short toss to get  down to the 3 yard line, “If there is a trip to New York in his future, which I have to believe it is, a play like this is one to come up over and over.”

Worst moment: ESPN’s rules expert Matt Austin is not giving an opinion of a TD call in Virginia Tech/Miami game on final play of game for the win by VA  Tech. Rules experts cannot be wishy washy during times like these moments.

Throw Under the Bus Award: Fox Sports Tim Brando and Devin Gardner puzzled on why a replay is going on w/11 seconds turns to rules expert Mike Pereira. Pereira says he knows one thing.  I would get the clock operator & get him out of the stadium. He’s made a number of mistakes.

Best feature: ESPN, on Alabama fan, Tommy Ray. Ray has attended an astonishing 663 straight games Alabama games that started 52 years ago. Ray had met every Alabama coach since 1972 except Nick Saban. Ray meet Saban on set today on College Gameday.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Robert Smith shares the way a team rebounds is you make sure you have a good week of practice and don't have the same team from the week before appear again. If the same miscues occur, then you've planned on how to rebound.

Top reporting: Fox Sports Robert Smith shared that BYU QB Jake Retzlaff is having a good season because he's begun to realize a QB will always make mistake. He realizes you can't let them bring you down. He knows you just need to move past them.

Top stat: ESPN’s Sean McDonough noting  Kentucky Head Coach Mark Stoops is one of only 19 coaches who have been at an SEC school for 12 years or more.

Top call: Fox Sports Alex Faust, "The sign of a good team is they don't necessarily have to gain a lot of yards. Instead they capitalize on any mistake made and turn it into their advantage."

Top stat: Fox Sports Alex Faust, "BYU is 0-10 in their last 10 starts before 3:30 PM. However the early 14-0 lead shows that the situation is always able to change."

Top analysis: Fox Sports Robert Smith shares that a disadvantage of quick tempo is that when you go for it on 4th Down you haven't always checked open lane run throughs. Failure to do so leads to a tackle for loss and a turnover on downs.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Robert Smith shares an advantage to having two receivers in the same area is it makes the defense hesitant on coverage because they don't want to leave either open, but their unsure who they should focus on.

Funniest line: ABC’s Sean McDonough quips, after telling viewers the Kentucky punter played at another school last season,  “If you haven’t played for at least 2 teams at this point you’re not well traveled.”

Top insight: Fox Sports Alex Faust, "A huge disadvantage to an incomplete pass on 1st Down and a short run on 2nd Down is it makes it 3rd and long. It's very difficult to rebounds and complete."

Top reporting: Fox Sports Jenny Taft sharing with viewers that Minnesota has a tradition when they play an away game. They bring a little bit of their turf and sprinkle it on the field.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Robert Smith, "Baylor's D seems to be unable to react. They're starting late and suffering paralysis by over analysis. It's a real mental battle."

ESPN’s rules expert Matt Austin continues being wishy washy on calls. A clear Kentucky TD was under review w/receiver catching ball in the endzone & has 3 steps in endzone w/full control. Austin wasn’t decisive calling it a TD. He mentions possession when player was on the ground.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Robert Smith shares that the biggest problem dealing with young players is teaching them to deal with the blows. They must learn to put things off when it goes against their nature.

ESPN’s rules expert Matt Austin is at it again. He initially called an incompletion during Ole Miss/Kentucky. Sean McDonough asks, “Even with the football move and fumble?”  Austin changes his mind to a fumble to agree with McDonough. It is ruled a fumble.

Best observation: Fox Sports Joel Klatt noting that Minnesota is playing its safeties too far back allowing a Michigan run game.

Worthless Scoreboard Award: ABC scorebug  didn’t allow viewers to see the placement and hold of Ole Miss's FG attempt in the last minute. The scoreboard is outdated.

Top reporting: ESPN’s Katie George doing a master interview with Hugh Freeze and asking them so Freeze couldn’t wiggle out with a cliche answer.

Best timing Award: ESPN's Dave Pasch called a 75 yard TD pass from Arkansas QB Green to TeSlaa two parts after mentioning Arkansas used a triple headed monster of Green, Jackson, & TeSlaa.

Top observation: ESPN's Dave Pasch pointed out that in the 1st Qtr A&M QB Reed seemed to freeze up when 15 seconds were left on the play clock, the exact time that headset communication cuts off. 

Top stat: ESPN's Dave Pasch pointed out that because ESPN didn't have every SEC timeslot, the 2024 Georgia/Alabama game was the first one to air on ESPN networks in 16 years, the last being in 2008. 

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek pointed out that careful film studio leads to placing defensive players in positions they normally wouldn't be. It oftentimes leads to more turnovers. 

Top reporting: ESPN's Dave Pasch points out that A&M RB Reed has been compared to Allen Iverson because his runs on 1st Down oftentimes break down the defense and make 3rd Downs short. 

Top reporting: ESPN's Taylor McGregor reports that A&M's Travis Williams moved from the booth to the field so he could look his players in the eyes during the game, but it has also allowed his enthusiasm to be shared with the players throughout. 

Funniest comment: After Taylor McGregor asked Arkansas HC Sam Pittman what he wanted his team to address after the 1st Quarter and got a lengthy response, Dave Pasch quipped, "That might be a record response. It was a full Pittman podcast." 

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek points out that the disadvantage to a 3-man rush is it gives the QB additional time and usually results in a receiver getting open for a 1st Down because there's too much time for the D to fully cover them. 

Funniest exchange: When coming back from commercial and showing footage at the Texas State Fair, Dusty Dvoracek said. "Stop drooling at that cherry pie over there Dusty." Dusty came back and quipped, "Are you kidding? For me it's all about the funnel cakes." 

Top reporting: ESPN's Dave Pasch shared one of the reasons coaches use the transfer portal is because they're looking for older youth to bring in and help develop the potential young stars. 

Top stat: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler pointing out that UCF has only 1 sack this season.

Top comment: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler, "We saw lightning before the game, and it's led to offensive explosions. 14-7 Colorado after 1."

Best information: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler shared that with 131 yds rushing in the 1st Qtr, the Buffaloes are doing something they haven't all season- keeping S. Sanders safe and his jersey clean while putting UCF in an early hole.

Best info: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler telling viewers the two heaviest FBS QB’s are DJ Uiagalelei at 255 LBS and KJ Jefferson 247 LBS.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Brock Huard shared that what makes Colorado's D difficult to analyze is inconsistencies. At times they look like they're getting run over, but at times they always make the big play to keep their team in the game.

Best Timing Award: Fox Sports Brock Huard, "UCF has 8 rushing TD's this season."
Kugler, "Speaking of it's Jefferson. He's around the end! He's barreling in. Touchdown Knights!"

Best moment: ABC’s Katie George asks Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze if he was going for it on 4th and inches. Freeze tells her, Yes.”  They do and get a 1st down and next play a touchdown.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Brock Huard shares the key to pull an upset when your D is outmatched by the opponent is be unrelenting every play. Don't ever give them a chance to adjust to your game style.

Best line: ABC’s Nick Saban quios, after Rece Davis told viewers that Gameday was going to Cal next week. “ The last time I’ve been to Cal was to workout Aaron Rodgers.”

Top reporting: NBC's Todd Blackledge shares that even though there was a tarp on Penn State's field until the afternoon, the rain that came after the tarp was removed has made the field very slippery.

Top analysis: NBC's Todd Blackledge shares the key to stopping an explosive pass is always keep them in front of you. It makes passes short and prevents most 1st Downs. Unfortunately it sometimes leaves you open to big runs.

Worst Timing Award: NBC's Noah Eagle pointed out Illinois had scored on 36 straight redzone possessions, the longest in FBS when the Illinois made it to the 2. After a series of penalties and losses Illinois missed a 49 yd FG 3 plays after Noah mentioned the stat.

Top reporting: ESPN's Brian Custer shared that an apparent injury to Cincinnati RB Corey Kiner hurts the offense because it makes them 1 dimensional and forces them to pass. It allows Tech to stack the D and possibly force more turnovers.

Oops Award: ESPN's Brian Custer, after pointing out Cincinnati was 3/6 on 3rd Downs said it was also 3rd and 6. It was actually 3rd and 4.

Best Timing Award: ESPN's Brian Custer, on a 3rd and 4, said Pryor, if he got the ball would be aiming to redeem himself after fumbling last series. The handoff went to Pryor, and he scrambled for 36 yards.

Top analysis: CBS' Tiki Barber shared that the screen is a unique play because it can create plays if you get the correct timing, but it requires the QB to wait, thereby causing more danger in terms of sacks.

Top analysis: CBS' Tiki Barber shares what makes CJ Stroud so unique at QB is he does have the ability to scramble, but his first instinct is not to run when he avoids tackles. Instead he's always looking down the field and analyzing what the most yardage will come from. Running is the last option.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Tom Brady points out that the Bucs are difficult to project because they're planning a different scheme each week. They aren't just relying on what's successful. They're looking for ways to improve.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Jonathan Vilma shares what causes most defenses to give up big plays is they forget to focus on the QB and focus solely on the receiver. Keeping an eye on the QB allows them instead to move in the pass lane and force a bataway.

Top analysis: CBS' Charles Davis shares that because Aaron Rodgers isn't a scrambling QB, it allows Denver to bring the D in closer and tighten up passing lanes that could cause more incompletions.

Top analysis: CBS' Charles Davis shares that one of the reasons Bo Nix won the starting job is because he had 61 starts in college. It made the Broncos feel he wasn't a rookie.

Top statement: Fox's Chris Myers, "What makes Jayden Daniels so unique is he has all that mobility, but he also shoulders a sense of responsibility. He ignores his success and only tries to inspire."

Top analysis: Fox's Mark Sanchez shares that when a WR block crumbles at the line, it will always lead to a TFL. WR's are always meant to be down the field, so they don't get as much practice at the line, making them the most vulnerable.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Daryl Johnston shared that the main culprit for Cincinnati's 0 for start has been a lack of defensive penetration. The lack of pressure has allowed QB's to pick and choose the best way to decimate the Bengals D and has mostly read to TD's instead of punts, FG's, or turnovers.

Top stat: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler shared that on their first offensive possession the Panthers targeted 7 different receivers. This wide spread tires out the D easier because they can't focus on any 1 receiver. Instead they're forced into 1-on-1 showdowns where they're outmatched.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler pointed out the hardest thing about benching a young QB is that you then have to ask exactly how to develop the young QB when they don't get actual game speed experiences.

Top reporting: Fox Sports Laura Okmin shared that even though the Bengals have started 0-3, the enthusiasm of Joe Burrow has kept most of them from questioning themselves and allowed the team overall to focus on the positives.

Worst move: Golf Channels Bob Papa’s contract wasn’t renewed. Today starts his last college assignment for Golf Channel. Papa’s decade long run as the voice of NCAA golf will come to an end. Papa won’t be on the sidelines long. He will land quickly & a huge mistake by the suits

Best line: ESPN’s Karl Ravech, “The Mets are doing to the Braves what the Brewers did to the Mets. Mets have scored 6 runs in the 8th inning after trailing 3-0.

Top analysis: ESPN's Chris Fowler shares that the main difference between Tua and Titans QB Will Levis is Tua comes out with unwavering swagger while Levis is still trying to figure out how to avoid stress.

Top analysis: ESPN's Dan Orlovsky shares that because the league eers on the side of protecting the QB, you must always be careful when a field is wet. Even if you slip and make unintentional contact it'll likely be called against you.

Top analysis: ESPN's Louis Riddick shared that the most common play after a team has crossed midfield on a 1st Down is some sort of screen pass. The attempt is made to test the D and see any potential weak coverage areas.

ESPN’s rules analyst Jerry Bergmann muddled throw the touching of the ball simultaneously. In the same explanation he contradicted himself. First he said Titans get the ball then changed it to the Dolphins. Dolphins received the call after replay review.

Top analysis: ABC's Troy Aikman shared that a hurry-up offense is a disadvantage when you play quick tempo because you can play 3 downs in less than 30 seconds. If you fail to get a 1st, you'll always end up giving your opponent another chance.

Top reporting: ABC's Joe Buck shares that while you used to be required to extend the quarter by a play when a defensive penalty occurs, the offense now has the option of declining the penalty and ending the half. Doing do prevents additional penalties and turnovers.

AROUND THE DIAL
ESPN will have the longtime voice of the SEC Dave Neal, the Black Mamba Aaron Murray, and Ashley ShahAhmadi on the call of Texas State/Troy. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 3 at 7:30pm on ESPNU.

ESPN will have the terrific tandem of Anish Shroff, Andre Ware, and Paul Carcaterra on Houston/TCU. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 4 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN.

Fox Sports will have returning baseball star broadcaster Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, and Allison Williams on the call of Michigan State/Oregon. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 4 at 9pm ET on Fox.

It's a broadcast debut when Trent Rush joins Petros Papadakis for the broadcast of a Friday night fight between Syracuse/UNLV. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 4 at 9pm ET on FS1.

Eli Gold's Friday Night Gridiron Radio Network package premieres this week with Syracuse/UNLV. Former coach Jared Petrino and Chris Chapman join him on the call.

ESPN will have the voice of the cardiac ending Joe Tessitore, the ace SEC Network analyst Jordan Rodgers, and Stormy Buonantony on the call of Missouri/Texas A&M. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at High Noon on ABC.

ESPN will air SMU/Louisville Oct 5 at High Noon on ESPN. Due to Bob Wischusen being in London for the Jets, the broadcast team is still TBA.

ESPN will have Roy Philpott, Sam Acho, and Auburn's greatest hidden secret- reporter Taylor Davis on the call of Pitt/North Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at High Noon on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Courtney Lyle and the detective who has an eye on the ball Rene Ingoglia on the call of Army West Point/Tulsa. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at High Noon on ESPNU.

ESPN will have ESPNLA’s finest Jorge Sedano, Orlando Franklin, and Morgan Uber on the call Boston College/Virginia. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at High Noon on ACC Network.

It's back to basics for Fox's Big Noon Saturday as Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, & Jenny Taft will call UCLA/Penn State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at High Noon on FOX.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of LHN Lowell Galindo, Fozzy Whittaker, and Smacker Miles on the call of Tulane/UAB. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 1pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Jason Ross Jr. and Tyoka Jackson on the call of Western Michigan/Ball State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 2pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have "The Man Who Always Listens to Know What to Say" Sean McDonough, the QB whose analysis slices smoothly like a knife through bread Greg McElroy, and Molly McGrath on the call of Auburn/Georgia. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 3:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have Arizona’s finest Dave Pasch, Stoops-Era All Name team member Dusty Dvoracek, and newly promoted Taylor McGregor on the call of Ole Miss/South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have Matt Schumacker and Dustin Fox on the call of East Carolina/Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 3:30pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have Chris Cotter, the Mark Herzlich, and Coley Harvey on the call of Virginia Tech/Stanford. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 3:30pm ET on ACC Network.

ESPN will have Anthony Lima and Ryan Cavanaugh on the call of Bowling Green/Akron. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Michael Reghi and Marcus Ray on the call of Miami (OH)/Toledo. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will feature the Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison, and Dawn Davenport call of West Virginia/Oklahoma State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 4pm ET on ESPN2.

Fox Sports will have Alex Faust and Robert Smith head to Lincoln to call Rutgers/Nebraska. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 4pm ET on FS1.

ESPN will have Tom Hart, the impeccable film study teacher Cole Cubelic, and Alyssa Lang on the call of Alabama/Vanderbilt. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 4:15pm ET on SEC Network.

ESPN will have Mark Jones, "Rowdy" Roddy Jones, and the goalie who knows the best ways to make a save Quint Kessenich on the call of Clemson/Florida State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 7pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have Darien High alumn ace Jay Alter and the boy who doesn't want to grow up Rocky Boiman on the call of James Madison/ULM. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 7pm ET on ESPNU.

Fox Sports will have Eric Collins and Spencer Tillman on the call of a Pac-12 preview: Utah State/Boise State. Coverage is scheduled Oct 5 at 7pm ET on FS2.

ESPN's has two NFL announcers in Chris Fowler and Amazon's Kirk Herbstreit join Salt Lake's greatest hidden secret Holly Rowe on the call of Tennessee/Arkansas. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 7:30pm ET on ABC.

Fox Sports will have the star minted team of Tim Brando, Devin Gardner, and Josh Sims ready to rumble in Ames for Baylor/Iowa State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 7:30pm ET on FOX.

ESPN will have "The Czar" Taylor Zarzour,  Matt Stinchcomb, and Tori Petry on the call of UCF/Florida. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 7:45pm ET on SEC Network.

ESPN will have boxing pxp expert Brian Custer, Rod Gilmore, and Lauren Sisler on the call of Kansas/Arizona State. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 8pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have the deep baritone, one of the voices of the South Wes Durham, Tom "Lugs" Luginbill, and Dana Boyle on the call of Duke/Georgia Tech. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 8pm ET on ACC Network.

ESPN will have the voice of Giants radio Dave Flemming, “The Abrockalypse” Brock Oswelier, and Sherree Burruss on the call of Miami (FL)/California. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 10:30pm ET on ESPN.

A hustle award will be in effect for Allison Williams. She'll join rising star Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich in Tempe for Texas Tech/Arizona. Kickoff is scheduled Oct 5 at 11pm ET on FOX.

ESPN Radio will have the NESN duo of Dave O'Brien and "Cooperstown" Will Middlebrooks on the call of the Detroit/Houston AL Wild Card Series.


ESPN Radio will have Mike Monaco and "Ruin Town Jr." (Ruben Amaro Jr.) on the call of the Kansas City/Baltimore AL Wild Card Series. 


ESPN Radio will have Mike Couzens and 2005 NLDS Walk-Off Champion Chris Burke on the call of the Milwaukee NL Wild Card Series.

ESPN Radio will have Roxy Bernstein and "The Otter" Gregg Olson on the call of the San Diego NL Wild Card Series. 

Compass Media will have Bill Rosinski and Merril Hoge on the call Sunday for Packers/Rams.

Monday, September 23, 2024

News and Notes and Broadcast Assignments by Rudy Martzke (Sept 19-22)

 

Worst Timing Award: Westwood One's Ian Eagle, "When you have The Leg in your nickname, it's a good sign. Greg the Leg. Kick is away, and it's sailing left. No good."

Good Question Award: Amazon's Kirk Herbstreit asked why the Jets tackles back-ups swapped sides after pointing out their backup right tackle played on the left in college and their backup left tackle played on the right in college.

Top stat: Amazon's Kirk Herbstreit shared that until Week 3 in 2024 the NY Jets scoring 3 offensive TD's in the first 3 games last happened in 1989.

Stat of the day: The Braves have hit 4 3-run HRs in a game for the first time in their history.

Strongest comment: ACC PM's Mark Packer to FSU fans: “Support your team! Don't show up with paper bags on your heads, you look like idiots!!”

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared that sometimes when a defender falls down it causes the receiver to become disoriented and leads to them running out of bounds when it should be an easy catch.

Funniest exchange: Fox Sports Devin Gardner: "Look at that Big Noon crew getting all decked out. That's nothing like us, right?" 
Brando quipped, "Exactly right. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my makeup."

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared when you have a young elite receiver that distracts the defense, it allows the other receivers to slip through cracks in the D and get open for an easy score.

Fox Sports Tim Brando isn't afraid to let viewers know he played sports. After pointing out a player was getting up slowly because of back pains, Brando quipped, "As a former baseball player who's helped shortstops up w/that exact pain, I know exactly what they're going through.”

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner shared that one reason a QB will look at a different receiver/option is because they're letting the safety follow their eyes and then throwing it to the open receiver the safety just left.

Fox Sports Tim Brando and Devin Gardner were all over the rules and immediately told viewers the TD was an INT. 
After bringing in Pereria to discuss, Brando asks Mike Pereria, “What would this be on Sunday? What ruling would this be?”  
Mike replies, “Survival of the fittest."

Top observation: Fox Sports Tim Brando told viewers that every time the Illini have a good team they have a lot of players from Florida.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Devin Gardner noted most RB's tend to be explosive & plow straight into a hole. However Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson also has a delay & burst function that comes from continually studying & thinking about which whole is best It leads to more explosive bursts

Top analysis: CW's Michael Bumpus noted that because KO rules in college haven't changed, it allows teams to have an onside specialist and sneak players that have been accused of not having speed but having excellent hands onto an onside recovery team for surprise onside kicks.

Best line: Fox Sports Tim Brando, after OL Brandon Henderson caught a touchdown, “Move over fridge. You may have been one of da Bears, but in the same state of Illinois I am da man!”

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek pointed out that true road games allow the road team 2 things. 1) It allows them to bond as a team and forget about rumors going on at home and 2) It allows them to act as the bad guys to the home team.

Top analysis: ESPN's Dusty Dvoracek pointed out that when a RB transfers from a JUCO, it typically takes a few weeks before they start producing in D1 because they have to adjust to faster speeds and more complex game plans on both sides of the ball.

Top call: ABC's Dave Pasch, "Giving up any 1st Down when you have your opponent pinned inside the 10 is a big blow because it means you're unable to stop the most basic calls your opponent makes."

Top call: ESPN's Dave Pasch, "Trying to block tackle at the 2 doesn't work. Your opponent typically powers right through it and scores, and Florida now leads 27-7."

Top stat: ACCN’s Orlando Franklin, with James Madison leading UNC 46-21 with 7 minutes to go in the 1st Half, told viewers James Madison only scored 13 points last game against Gardner-Webb.

Funniest exchange: ACCN’s Jorge Sedano asking colleague Orlando Franklin, “I asked you earlier about the 3 offensive shift. Have you done that at any level? 
Franklin quipped, “Little League football. That’s about it. I’ve never seen it anywhere else.”

Strongest comment: ESPN's Dave Pasch, "That's a big score for Mississippi State. Not only does it make it a 2 score game, but now you've got that Florida D which has blown double digit leads questioning themselves wondering if this will be another one of those games."

Top analysis: ESPN's Dave Pasch rightfully pointed out that having a speedy back acts as a disadvantage to most offenses when they have breakout plays because their blockers often commit penalties and nullify the play because they can't keep up.

Strongest comment: ESPN's Dave Pasch, on a reversed targeting call, "It was ruled non-targeting because they ruled he wasn't a defenseless player. He could still protect himself. Targeting always needs a players vulnerability."

Top analysis: Fox Sports Spencer Tillman shared that smart coaches know when to change their schemes, and that's one reason why Texas Tech is so dangerous. They aren't just focusing on a pass first scheme. They know they have a RB that allows them to ground and pound at any time.

Top info: Fox Sports Eric Collins, before kickoff started, shared that the wind would play a factor throughout. It was starting at 18mph winds and only expected to get worse as the day goes on.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Spencer Tillman shared that Texas Tech's attack appears dangerous not only because  they have big plays, but their ability to ground and pound in the red zone results in scoring more than 80% of the time.

Funniest line: Fox Sports Dan Hellie, after the camera shows the khaki-clad University of Cincinnati band: "Jim Harbaugh's the only person with more pairs of khakis than the Cincinnati band, apparently."

Top stat: Fox Sports Eric Collins shared that Arizona State's 3-0 start is largely because of turnovers. In 2023 that had 9 through 2 games. In 2024 they've only had 1.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Spencer Tillman shared the reason you run a double screen is because most defenses focus on a screen on one side of the ball. However a double screen forces one side to get one-on-one coverage and increases offensive proficiency.

Top reporting: Fox Sports Allison Williams shared that the Utah offense has a different playbook when Isaac Wilson is in compared to Cam Rising. Because Wilson is a Freshman they've started w/his strength & are adding pages each week, but it's not even 50% of what Rising can run.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Brock Huard pointed out that a disadvantage to subbing on offense is that it forces you to give time for the D to sub, and because there's no required time limit for a D sub they can force you into a delay of game by delaying their march into formation.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Brock Huard shared a disadvantage for a freshman QB is they don't recognize when to audible for blitzes at the line. It typically leads to more sacks.

Top observation: CBS Sports Gary Danielson immediately knew the flag was going to be picked up during USC/Michigan for a potential interception due to the ball being tipped. Danielson gave credit to Brad Nessler noting the ball was tipped.

Best Timing Award: ESPN’s Mark Jones & Roddy Jones discussed the Auburn Offense Grade of 1st Half. Roddy Jones said, "B-  but this drive by Hank Brown would tell us now."  Brown immediately threw an interception. Mark Jones quipped, "What would you grade them now?" Roddy, "D-."

Top stat: Fox Sports Jason Benetti shared in terms of tackling efficiency Utah comes in at 13th, Ok State at 26th. As a result caught catches tend to become bigger plays.

Best move: CBS Sports is taking a page out of the Fox and ESPN book and having the studio show travel for the USC/Michigan matchup. CBS has an inventory of Big 10 games and the studio show should travel weekly.

Worst production: CW's use of the Lucas Oil helicopter camera and overhead drone is good when showing the stadium size, but using it on a passing play cuts off half the field and makes it difficult to track the ball.

Strongest comment: SEC Network’s Matt Stinchcomb, after Vanderbilt's Prince Kollie is hit with an unnecessary roughness penalty for hit on a Missouri receiver: "Kollie had a chance to make a play on the ball. ... Instead you cost your team yardage and a refreshed set of downs."

Say what: CW's Max Browne said TCU was the 1st team focused on passing against SMU. He said BYU was a ground & pound team. However BYU had more passing yards & averaged 14.5 yards per pass against SMU. Plus play distribution was roughly 50% pass/50% rush. It wasn’t ground & pound.

Best stat: SEC Network’s Taylor Zarzour, after Missouri clanked a field goal attempt against Vanderbilt: "That's the first empty red zone possession for Mizzou this year."

Best moment: SEC Network’s Taylor Zarzour highlighted Missouri fan Jack Foster, watching from the stands. Foster saved the life of Zarzour's colleague, Peter Burns, by performing the Heimlich maneuver at a restaurant in Columbia, MO this week.

Top information: CW's Treavor Scales shared that SMU has intentionally designed their stadium where the home side gets the shade first, thereby causing fewer cramps and slightly cooler temperatures than their opponents during afternoon games.

Top stat: CW's Thom Brennaman shared that SMU's offense is #23 in the FBS at making it into the redzone.

Top stat: ACC Network’s Wes Durham told viewers BC is one of three teams that hasn’t attempted a FG this season.

Funniest line: Fox Sports Terry Bradshaw, on Fox NFL Sunday, chided colleague Jimmy Johnson. “You’ve known a lot of great people. How was Abraham Lincoln!”

Top nugget: Fox Sports Tim Brando told viewers that Sean Payton and Todd Bowles were both under Bill Parcells staff together.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Matt Millen noted the Broncos cannot be one dimensional with a rookie QB.

Top observation: Fox Sports Matt Millen noted that Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix knew the flag on field was an offsides and was aware that it was a free play.

Top stat: CBS' Ian Eagle shared the only time Houston started 3-0 was in 2012, when they actually started 5-0. He would later share that Detroit's last 3-0 start was in 2016, when they likewise started 5-0.

Top analysis: CBS' Charles Davis pointed out that a blitz end has an advantage over a blocking TE because their momentum makes the TE go off balance and leads to easier sacks.

Funniest comment: CBS' JJ Watt, during a score update said that the celebration looked like an Ian Eagle dance. When it came back to Ian, Eagle quipped, "Apparently you saw my wedding dancing video JJ."

Oops Award: After reading a promo for the new Matlock, Ian Eagle encouraged viewers to catch the series premiere that night. However it was a sneak peek. The series premiere is in October.

Top stat: CBS' Ian Eagle shared Minnesota has only trailed 3:26 coming into Week 3.

Top nugget: Fox Sports Tim Brando told viewers that Bo Nix’ father, Patrick, was a Quarterback at Auburn where Bo started his college career.

Top info: Fox Sports rules analyst Dean Blandino, after the Bucs won their first challenge, noted because they won the challenge, they will get a 3rd challenge.

Funniest exchange: Fox Sports Matt Millen told Tim Brando, “I saw the fingers in your ears” as the Bucs almost scored a TD but marked down on the 1/2 yard line. Tampa Bay shoots off the cannons on a score.

Funniest line: Fox Sports Matt Millen, as Bucs Center Graham Barton snaped the ball with the ball over the plain, "It’s a touchdown.”

Funniest comment: After the Eagles had progressed to shortest 3rd Down attempt of day, Fox's Greg Olsen notes on how it was their best drive. A flag came out for a false start & caused Olsen to comment, "Once again I've jinxed them. Whenever I give praise this always seems to happen”

Top observation: Fox Sports Matt Millen noted that Broncos QB Bo Nix has been successful in the 1st Half because of the protection the offensive line has given.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Greg Olsen pointed out that most 4th Down pass attempts fail because an extra receiver is brought on, but if they get blocked at the line they end up cluttering the passing lanes.

Best Timing Award: Fox Sports Matt Millen told viewers that the more times that Bucs RB Bucky Irving gets the ball the better. Next play was a handoff to Irving for a 5 yard gain. 
Brando notes that Dan Lanning used that recipe a lot.

Best stat: Fox Sports Tim Brando told viewers that Baker Mayfield was 4-0 against Tom Brady’s Buccaneer teams.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Greg Olsen shared that most offensive 12-man in the huddle penalties occur because the QB enters the huddle before substitutions take place instead of waiting until the substitutions have been made.

Top reporting: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler shared that if the picture it appears foggy, it's because fireworks were let off in Nashville in between quarters. Even though it's an outdoor stadium, the smoke tends to linger making visibility from cameras become obscured.

Top stat: Fox Sports Kevin Kugler shared that in 2023 the Titans gave up 64 sacks. However they're on pace to exceed that this season, having given up 12 headed into the 4th Qtr of Game 3.

Best Timing Award: Fox Sports Matt Millen noted the Bucs need to get RB Bucky Irving into the passing game. The next play was a pass to Irving.

Fox Sports Matt Millen still has the unique knack of noticing obscure things on the field and on the sidelines. Viewers miss this quality on telecasts.

Best line: Fox Sports Tim Brando, with the Broncos dominating the Bucs at the 2 minute warning with the Broncos leading 26-7, “The Mountain time zone is feeling a mile high right now.”

Top reporting: Fox Sports Laura Okmin shared that as GB QB Malik Willis has begun learning Ball control in the NFL, it has led to fewer blitzes and a more controlled running pound attack.

Class act: Fox Sports Tim Brando never disappoints in this category. Brando always thanks his broadcast partner, sideline reporter, and entire production team. Most the names that aren’t ever mentioned are done by Brando. Hats off!

Fox Sports Tim Brando & Matt Millen should call more NFL games together when the college season ends. The duo covers college football and is up on all the rookies and younger players as displayed by both during Bucs/Broncos. It’s a treat to viewers to have seasoned duos call games.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Jonathan Vilma pointed out that Amari Cooper is a dangerous receiver because he isn't afraid to jump over anyone, meaning he is always able to go into the air and make a catch.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Jonathan Vilma pointed out that running the ball tends to give you more time control, but it also prevents blitzes from breaking into the backfield every play because they can't target the QB.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Jonathan Vilma pointed out that when momentum changes between halves, it isn't always because of Halftime Adjustments. Oftentimes it's because a change of attack changes the tempo and allows the opponent more time to come back.

Top information: Fox Sports Kenny Albert shared that whenever they do a game in Cleveland, time is always given for them to go to Camden. This time they spent that time scouting all the NFL Draft boards and deciding how successful each draft has been.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Jonathan Vilma notes what makes defenders more successful the longer they've been in league is they're able to recognize game speed &  make adjustments in stride. During first year those adjustments don't come naturally because they don't know what to expect.

Top info: Fox Sports Kenny Albert, after Devin Singletary made a catch for 1st Down & ran down to the 1, pointed out younger players would have run it in for a TD. However Singletary stopping at the 1 means Giants can keep ball & run out clock than give the Browns another chance.

Top analysis: CBS' Jason McCourty pointed out bunching a group of receivers together in the endzone causes confusion because your backs are often scrambling trying to determine which receiver they should cover. Typically one gets forgotten, leaving 1 open most times for the easy score.

Top information: CBS' Andrew Catalon shared that with the new onside kick rules not only must you declare you're doing an onside kick, but you have to be trailing. It takes away the surprise kick factor. Kevin Burkhardt would later illiterate the same point on the first of 3 Dallas Cowboys onside kick attempts. 

Top information: CBS' Jason McCourty shared that when kicking team runs down the field and accidentally kicks the ball out of the endzone, it not only results in a touchback, but because no possession was ever made no clock progresses. It gives your opponent a free timeout.

Top stat: CBS' Tiki Barber shared that avoiding an 0-3 start doesn't drastically improve your playoff chances, but it does increase the odds by roughly 20%.

Fox Sports Sarah Kustok conducted a flawless postgame interview with Broncos QB Bo Nix. Kustok asked questions that viewers watching would have liked to know. Outstanding interview.

Top analysis: CBS' Trent Green pointed out the disadvantage to a high pass is it makes your receivers jump up to catch it, and unless they're open there's no room for them to move forward after catching it. The play is guaranteed to be stopped where it is caught.

Top analysis: CBS' Trent Green shared that an advantage to a QB getting outside the pocket is it allows them to see the situation down the field rather than having the view obstructed by the offensive line. It usually leads to more completions and big plays.

Top analysis: CBS' Kevin Harlan shared that while you never want a receiver injured, an advantage is when they come back your opponent doesn't have updated footage on them which allows them to make cuts to get open easier than those who have been filmed.

Best line: Fox Sports Mark Sanchez, after a Rams fake punt for a 1st down, “This is like a Lombardi sweep.”

CBS Sports Melanie Collins does an excellent job of following up on player injuries. Some sideline reporters wait until halftime or simply never followup.

Best line: CBS Sports Spero Dedes, with the Panthers leading the Raiders 21-7, “I don’t think many predictors had this score.”

Best moment: Fox Sports Tim Brady told viewers of his last game as a Patriot and being on the sidelines watching then Titans RB Derrick Henry keep to run and run.

Top observation: Fox Sports Kevin Burkhardt noted the sun is directly in Dak Prescott’s view.

Top analysis: Fox Sports Tom Brady shared the hardest thing for teams to overcome are fans expectations. They are always unrealistic because they assume both teams are identical when they never are.

Best analysis: NBC Sports Cris Collinsworth noted that Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has been a non factor this season.

Best line: NBC Sports Cris Collinsworth, describing the wild Chiefs/Falcons game, “I’ll tell you. This thing tonight has gone from chess to checkers to Rubik's Cube.”

Best line: NBC Sports Cris Collinsworth, on Chiefs LB Nick Bolton, “He’s the QB of the Defense. So many times tonight he hasn’t blitzed but his bluffs & fakes are setting up free runners that are coming off the other end.” Collinsworth was accurate as Bolton had winning sack.

AROUND THE DIAL
Fox Sports has called an audible. Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi will call Bucs/Eagles next Sunday.

Burkhardt and Brady were originally going to call Rams/Bears. Adam Amin, Mark Sanchez, and Kristina Pink will now call the game.

ESPN will have Matt Barrie, former coaching star Dan Mullen, and Harry Lyles Jr. on the call of Army West Point/Temple. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 26 at 7:30pm on ESPN.

ESPN will have the terrific tandem of Anish Shroff, Andre Ware, and Paul Carcaterra on Virginia Tech/Miami (FL). Kickoff is scheduled Sept 27 at 7:30pm ET on ESPN.

Fox Sports will have the newly minted team of Tim Brando, Devin Gardner, and Josh Sims head to New York to call Washington/Rutgers. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 27 at 8pm ET on Fox. 

ESPN will have "The Man Who Always Listens to Know What to Say" Sean McDonough, the QB whose analysis slices smoothly like a knife through bread Greg McElroy, and Molly McGrath on the call of Kentucky/Ole Miss. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on ABC.

ESPN will have Bob Wischusen, the safety who sees all the holes Louis Riddick, and Kris Budden on the call of Oklahoma State/Kansas State. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on ESPN.

ESPN will have Roy Philpott, Sam Acho, and Auburn's greatest hidden secret- reporter Taylor Davis on the call of Navy/UAB. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Matt Schumacker and Dustin Fox on the call of South Florida/Tulane. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on ESPNU.

ESPN will have ESPNLA’s finest Jorge Sedano, Orlando Franklin, and Morgan Uber on the call Western Kentucky/Boston College. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on ACC Network.

ESPN will have the new voice of High School Football Noah Reed and the analyst who knows all high school recruits inside and out Craig Haubert on the call of Holy Cross/Syracuse. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on ACCN Extra and ESPN+. 

It's back to basics for Fox's Big Noon Saturday as Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, & Jenny Taft will call Minnesota/Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on FOX. 

Fox Sports will have Alex Faust and Robert Smith head to Waco to call BYU/Baylor. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at High Noon on FS1. 

ESPN will have the HBCU Duo of Tiffany Greene and the former Maryland House of Delegates debater Jay Walker on the call of North Carolina Central/Norfolk State. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3pm on ESPN+. 

ESPN will have the voice of the cardiac ending Joe Tessitore, Jordan Rodgers, and Katie George on the call of Oklahoma/Auburn. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have Arizona’s finest Dave Pasch, Stoops-Era All Name team member Dusty Dvoracek, and newly promoted Taylor McGregor on the call of Arkansas/Texas A&M. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN.

ESPN will have the recently announced team of Clay Matvick and Steve Addazio on the call of Georgia Southern/Georgia State. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have Chris Cotter, the boy who doesn't want to grow up Rocky Boiman, and Coley Harvey on the call of Louisiana/Wake Forest. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ACC Network.

Fox Sports will have Kevin Kugler, Brock Huard, and Allison Williams togetehr to call Coach Prime's Buffaloes against UCF. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on FOX. 

Fox Sports will have one of the Olympic voices Chris Vosters and Charles "Buck" Arbuckle on the call of Fresno State/UNLV. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on FS1. 

ESPN will have the longtime voice of LHN Lowell Galindo, Fozzy Whittaker, and Shane Sparks on the call of TCU/Kansas from Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Shawn Kenney and Ryan Cavanaugh on the call of Eastern Michigan/Kent State. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Michael Reghi and Marcus Ray on the call of Akron/Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Doug Sherman and Forrest Conoly on the call of UMass/Miami (OH). Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 3:30pm ET on ACCN Extra and ESPN+.

ESPN will feature the Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison, and Dawn Davenport call of North Carolina/Duke. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 4pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have Richard Cross, and Reggie Walker on the call of UTSA/East Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 4pm ET ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Tom Hart, the impeccable film study teacher Cole Cubelic, and Alyssa Lang on the call of Mississippi State/Texas. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 4:15pm ET on SEC Network.

ESPN will have Jason Ross Jr. and Tyoka Jackson on the call of Old Dominion/Bowling Green. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 5pm ET on ESPN+. 

ESPN will have Ryan Urquhart, Patrick Murray, and Natalie Kalibat on the call of Wagner/Florida Atlantic. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 6pm ET on ESPN+. 

ESPN will have Mark Jones, "Rowdy" Roddy Jones, and the goalie who knows the best ways to make a save Quint Kessenich on the call of Stanford/Clemson. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 7pm ET on ESPN.

Fox Sports will have Eric Collins and Spencer Tillman on the call of Iowa State/Houston. Coverage from Houston is scheduled Sept 28 at 7pm ET on FS1. 

ESPN will have James Westling, Leger Douzable, and Smacker Miles on the call of Tulsa/North Texas. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 7pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN will have Ted Emrich and Charlie Strong on the call of Charlotte/Rice. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 7pm ET on ESPN+.

ESPN's has two NFL announcers in Chris Fowler and Amazon's Kirk Herbstreit join Salt Lake's greatest hidden secret Holly Rowe on the call of Georgia/Alabama. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 7:30pm ET on ABC.

ESPN will have Courtney Lyle and the detective who has an eye on the ball Rene Ingoglia on the call of Middle Tennessee/Memphis. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 7:30pm ET on ESPNU.

ESPN will have the longtime voice of the SEC Dave Neal, Georgia's own Black Mamba Aaron Murray, and Ashley ShahAhmadi on the call of South Alabama/LSU. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 7:45pm on SEC Network.

ESPN will have boxing pxp expert Brian Custer, Rod Gilmore, and Lauren Sisler on the call of Cincinnati/Texas Tech. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 8pm ET on ESPN2.

ESPN will have the deep baritone, one of the voices of the South Wes Durham, Tom "Lugs" Luginbill, and Dana Boyle on the call of Florida State/SMU. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 8pm ET on ACC Network.

Fox Sports will have Dan Hellie and Petros Papadakis conclude FS1's Saturday coverage with Washington State/Boise State Sept 28. Coverage will start on FS2 at 9:45pm ET and move to FS1 when Iowa State/Houston concludes. 

ESPN will have the voice of Giants radio Dave Flemming, “The Abrockalypse” Brock Oswelier, and Stormy Buonantony on the call of Arizona/Utah. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 10:15pm ET on ESPN. 

A hustle award will be in effect for Josh Sims. He'll join rising star Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich in LA on the call of Oregon/UCLA. Kickoff is scheduled Sept 28 at 11pm ET on FOX.