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College GameDay Host and Play-by-Play Commentator

Ten-year NFL veteran Harry Douglas joined ESPN in 2019 and is a contributor across ESPN studio shows and digital football shows including co-hosting Countdown to College GameDay.

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Kirk Herbstreit

Kirk Herbstreit

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Desmond Howard

College Football Analyst

Jen Lada

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Reporter/Host

Harry Lyles Jr. joined ESPN in March of 2020, serving as both a staff writer for ESPN.com, a host/commentator across ESPN studio and digital programming, and a sideline reporter for ESPN college sports. For ESPN.com, Lyles Jr. reports on college football and the intersection of culture and college sports.

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Pat McAfee

Pat McAfee

College Football Analyst

Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban is a college football analyst for ESPN. One of the most accomplished and decorated coaches in history, Saban joined ESPN in February 2024 after retiring from the University of Alabama.

Nick Saban

College Football Analyst

Jess Sims is a college sports reporter for ESPN, as well as an influential fitness expert, speaker and instructor.

Jess Sims

Reporter

Pete Thamel is a college football senior writer for ESPN. One of the industry’s most widely respected reporters, Thamel covers college football year-round for ESPN, as well as some college basketball.

Pete Thamel

College Football Senior Writer

Christine Williamson joined in October of 2019. She often hosts ESPN programs on ESPN digital platforms including SC on Snap, Countdown to GameDay, Hoop Streams, Rankings Reaction, The Wrap-Up, The Heisman Show and more, in addition, she has anchored television editions of SportsCenter. In 2024, she joined the College GameDay Covered by State Farm team as a reporter.

Christine Williamson

SportsCenter, Studio Anchor and Analyst