ESPN Reshapes College Football,NBA Broadcast Teams for 2025 Season

The 2025 college football season is underway with major networks like ESPN delivering extensive coverage, including marquee matchups such as Clemson vs. LSU and Miami vs. Notre Dame. ESPN made significant changes to its college football broadcast teams, introducing eight new teams and welcoming former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel and ex-Boston College coach Steve Addazio to its lineup. Additionally, College GameDay will broadcast from Ohio State for a key No. 1 vs. No. 3 showdown, marking Lee Corso's final appearance after 38 years. In the NBA, ESPN has replaced analyst Doris Burke with Tim Legler in its top broadcasting booth, pairing him with Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson, while Burke remains under contract and is expected to move to the No. 2 team. Meanwhile, in the UK, a new multi-year partnership between 5, Paramount UK, the NFL, and CBS Sports will deliver two live NFL games weekly on free-to-air TV, including the Super Bowl, along with interactive entertainment segments to engage viewers. These developments reflect ongoing shifts in sports broadcasting, emphasizing fresh talent, expanded access, and innovative viewer engagement strategies.