A stunning 4K UHD presentation will elevate both games with superior clarity, vibrant colors, and detailed immersion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAudio enthusiasts have robust options as well. ESPN Radio will broadcast both semifinals nationwide on over 400 stations, plus digital platforms like the ESPN App, ESPNRadio.com, SiriusXM, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn.<\/p>\n
The Fiesta Bowl crew includes Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer, Ian Fitzsimmons, and Kris Budden, while Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, Alyssa Lang, and Quint Kessenich handle the Peach Bowl.<\/p>\n
Dedicated hometown radio feeds for all four teams will be available: Ole Miss on SEC Network, Miami on ESPN Unlimited via WQAM, Oregon and Indiana also on ESPN Unlimited with their respective networks (featuring commentators like David Kellum for Ole Miss, Joe Zagacki for Miami, Jerry Allen for Oregon, and Don Fischer for Indiana).<\/p>\n
Spanish-language broadcasts on ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App will feature Ciro Procuna, Javier Trejo-Garay, and Ramiro Pruneda for the Fiesta Bowl, and Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, and Carlos Nava for the Peach Bowl.<\/p>\n
Adding to the halftime entertainment, marching band performances will stream live on the ESPN App for the fifth year running, showcasing the Pride of the South (Ole Miss), Frost Band of the Hour (Miami), Oregon Marching Band, and Indiana University Marching Hundred via the All-22 feed.<\/p>\n
College GameDay live from Glendale and Atlanta<\/h3>\n
Pre-game and post-game coverage will be extensive across ESPN networks.<\/p>\n
College GameDay<\/em> will air special editions live from both sites starting at 6 p.m. ET, hosted by Rece Davis with analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, insider Pete Thamel, and betting expert ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin.<\/p>\nAdditional studio programming includes College Football Live<\/em> at 3 p.m. on both days, Kickoff and Postgame shows, and the Halftime Report.<\/p>\nSEC Network offers in-depth coverage from Glendale, starting with The Paul Finebaum Show<\/em> at 3 p.m., followed by SEC Nation<\/em> at 6 p.m. with Laura Rutledge, Tim Tebow, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers, and Finebaum, plus halftime and postgame analysis on SEC Football Final<\/em>.<\/p>\nACC Network provides on-site programming from State Farm Stadium, including Inside ACCess<\/em>, ACC PM<\/em>, and extended ACC Huddle<\/em> pre- and post-game shows hosted by Taylor Tannebaum, Kelsey Riggs Cuff, and analysts like Eric Mac Lain, Eddie Royal, Jimbo Fisher, and others.<\/p>\nOn the digital front, Countdown to the Semifinals<\/em>, hosted by Christine Williamson, Harry Douglas, and Harry Lyles Jr., will break down key storylines live from the Fiesta Bowl site, with guests and streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and the ESPN App.<\/p>\nPost-game, The Wrap-Up<\/em> hosted by Matt Simms, Sam Ravech, and Skubie Mageza will recap the action from Bristol studios, available on the same digital platforms.<\/p>\nThis comprehensive slate underscores ESPN’s commitment to providing college football fans with every possible angle, insight, and entertainment option as these four teams battle for spots in the National Championship.<\/p>\n
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