ESPN announced on Thursday that “Stanford Steve” Coughlin will be joining College GameDay as the show’s betting analyst for the 2023 college football season. Coughlin will fill the role previously held by “The Bear” Chris Fallica, who moved to Fox Sports for the coming season.
Coughlin is a former tight end at Stanford, where he played from 2003 to 2006. He is currently a betting analyst for Action Network, where he provides analysis and picks for college football and basketball games. He is also a co-host of the “Stanford Steve Show” podcast.
ESPN senior vice president of production Lee Fitting welcomed Coughlin to the show and looks forward to seeing how well he fits in with the show. “Anyone who has met Stanford Steve knows how passionate he is about college football,” Fitting said in a statement. “He’s a great addition to our team and we’re excited to have him on board.”
Coughlin said he’s loved College GameDay since he was a player at Stanford and is excited to join the show. “Thinking back, getting up early and watching College GameDay during my playing days at Stanford was part of the routine,” Coughlin said. “I’m jacked up to be part of this crew. Charlotte, let’s bring it Week 1!”
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College GameDay will kick off its 38th season on Saturday, September 2, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show will be broadcasting from the site of the Week 1 matchup between the Clemson Tigers and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Here are some additional details about ESPN’s College GameDay:
- The show is hosted by Rece Davis and features analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack.
- College GameDay broadcasts from a different location each week, typically on the Saturday before a major college football game.
- The show is known for its lively atmosphere and its enthusiastic fans.
- College GameDay is one of the most popular sports shows on television, with an average audience of 2.5 million viewers.