The upcoming college football season will be Gary Danielson’s last.
The longtime CBS voice of college football announced Wednesday that he’ll retire following the 2025 season, his 36th on television and 20th on the job.
Danielson will continue to work alongside Brad Nessler and reporter Jenny Dell this coming season, and beginning in 2026, he’ll be succeeded by Charles Davis in calling the CBS weekly marquee Big Ten match-ups.
Gary Danielson at the podium during the Big Ten Conference Media Days on July 26, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
“I have had the greatest seat in the house for 36 years and have loved every minute of it,” Danielson said in a press release. “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.”
David Berson, the President and CEO of CBS Sports, also remarked at Danielson’s run in the company and in college football.
“Gary Danielson is simply one of the greatest college football analysts ever. And an even better teammate,” Berson said. “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.”
Davis added of Danielson, “Gary has been the preeminent voice in college football for decades, and someone I have long admired and respected. It is hard to imagine…
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