Commentary teams and primary telecast schedule revealed for 2025-26 College Football Playoff
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ESPN has unveiled its commentator lineup for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff, coinciding with the announcement of the 12 teams advancing. The expanded playoff begins with No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Oklahoma on December 19, with coverage on ABC and ESPN. The first-round continues the following day, featuring No. 10 Miami at No. 7 Texas A&M, No. 11 Tulane at No. 6 Ole Miss, and No. 12 James Madison at No. 5 Oregon. TNT, truTV, and HBO Max will also broadcast games.
Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe lead ESPN's top commentary team, covering all playoff rounds, including the National Championship on January 19 at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. Additional commentary teams include Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy, and Molly McGrath, who will call a first-round game and later playoff rounds.
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