In a surprising twist, the College Football Playoff has secured a television presence outside of ESPN. Previous reports in March suggested that ESPN would be the sole outlet for the playoff, giving them complete control over coverage and distribution. However, ESPN needed to sublicense some playoff games in order to recoup revenue after paying a significant amount of money for distribution rights. As a result, ESPN sublicensed multiple 2024 College Football Playoff first-round games to TNT Sports.
This deal raises a number of questions, such as how many games Fox, CBS, and NBC might sublicense from ESPN in similar arrangements. Additionally, there is curiosity about who will be involved in TNT’s studio show and broadcast booth for College Football Playoff coverage. Many fans believe that Charles Barkley, known for his role on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” could be a candidate for studio commentary, despite not being a football expert. His entertaining personality could bring a new dynamic to the coverage.
It will be interesting to see how the College Football Playoff and TNT college football evolve in the coming years. TNT Sports has secured a five-year agreement with ESPN to sublicense select College Football Playoff games, starting with this upcoming college football season. Two first-round games will be televised on TNT this fall. Fans can also check out more in-depth coverage on the NFL draft with USA TODAY Sports NFL Draft Hub and visit related sites like Fighting Irish Wire, Buffaloes Wire, Ducks Wire
