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Gary Danielson has set his retirement timeline after serving as the lead college football analyst for CBS Sports for nearly 2 decades.
On Wednesday, the network confirmed that Danielson will serve his final season covering the sport in 2025. This year will mark Danielson’s 20th with CBS and his 36th overall as the longest-tenured college football game analyst on any network.
Brad Nessler and Jenny Dell will continue to serve alongside Danielson for his final season:
“I have had the greatest seat in the house for 36 years and have loved every minute of it,” said Danielson. “I have discussed the timing of this moment with CBS Sports leadership over the past few years and we felt it was important I remained with the team during our transition to the Big Ten. As we enter our second full season of Big Ten football and my 20th at CBS Sports, the timing just feels right. I have so much respect for Charles Davis as both a person and an analyst. He is going to shine in this role and fit so well with this team. I have been blessed to work with incredible teammates throughout my career and I look forward to one more memorable season with Brad, Jenny, Craig Silver, Steve Milton and the crew.”
Danielson originally joined the network for SEC football coverage, traditionally calling the marquee “SEC on CBS” game of the week with Verne Lundquist until Nessler replaced the veteran broadcaster. The duo of Danielson and Nessler has since moved to covering the Big Ten in the new media rights agreement for the conference.
“Gary Danielson is simply one of the greatest college football analysts ever. And an even better teammate,” said David Berson, President and CEO, CBS Sports. “Gary cares more about uplifting others and ensuring the team receives all the accolades. During his 20 years here, he helped propel CBS Sports to the gold standard in college football coverage. We can’t thank him enough; he will always be part of the CBS Sports family and wish him the best in retirement.”
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
