NFL Announcer Joe Buck Lands Special 'Jeopardy!' Gig

This isn't the first time that Jeopardy! will be getting a brand expansion. Dan Patrick previously hosted Sports Jeopardy! on Crackle in the mid-2010s. Per the report, the show will draw from celebrity contestants and ESPN talents rather than the general population like regular Jeopardy! does.

“Sony owns and produces Jeopardy! and has been looking for ways to expand the franchise,” Glasspiegel wrote. “This will not be the first time the Jeopardy! franchise has had an offshoot dedicated to sports trivia. Sports Jeopardy! previously aired on Crackle from 2014 through 2016, and was hosted by Dan Patrick. ESPN Jeopardy! is expected to largely have celebrity contestants as opposed to drawing from the general population. Multiple ESPN talents are believed to be participating.”

A long and storied career

Buck is one of the most recognizable voices in American sports broadcasting, known for his long-running work in Major League Baseball and the NFL . The son of legendary broadcaster Jack Buck, Joe Buck began his career with the St. Louis Cardinals before joining Fox Sports in 1994. He quickly rose through the network ranks and became the lead play-by-play announcer for Fox’s NFL coverage and World Series broadcasts. Buck called some of the biggest moments in sports, including multiple Super Bowls, World Series championships, and iconic postseason games, establishing himself as a central figure in national sports television.

During his decades at Fox, Buck earned numerous honors, including multiple Sports Emmy Awards for outstanding play-by-play announcing. His style evolved from a traditional, understated delivery to a more conversational approach that connected with newer audiences. In 2022, Joe Buck moved to ESPN alongside longtime partner Troy Aikman to become the lead voice of Monday Night Football.