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ESPN Adding Former NFL Quarterback To College Football Coverage Team

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 5:25 PM ET

ESPN is adding a former Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year to its squad for the 2025 college football season.

It's no secret that ESPN's college football coverage will look a bit different this year. For starters, Lee Corso will retire from "College GameDay" on Aug. 30. He has been the heart and soul of the show since its inception since 1987. Longtime reporter Gene Wojciechowski is also leaving ESPN behind. He had a 27-year run with the network, telling heartfelt stories that demanded our full attention.

With Corso and Wojciechowski on the way out, ESPN is adding some young talent to its roster. Apparently, the network was in the market for a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist.

According to Front Office Sports, ESPN is hiring former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel as a color commentator. He’ll work alongside play-by-play announcer Clay Matvick in the booth. Their first game will be Duquesne at Pitt on Aug. 30.

Daniel, 38, played in the NFL from 2009-2022. He suited up for the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers, completing 68.1% of his passes for 1,746 yards with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 28: Chase Daniel #7 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFL preseason game at Lumen Field on August 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)Abbie Parr/Getty Images

After retiring from the NFL in 2023, Daniel became a studio analyst for NFL Network. He would make regular appearances on "NFL Total Access" and "NFL GameDay Final." His impressive work eventually led to him joining Fox Sports.

Just a month ago, Daniel's show on FS1 was canceled.

It was revealed in July that FS1 was getting rid of “The Facility" and two other weekday shows. Daniel was part of a four-man panel that also featured Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy and James Jones.

Front Office Sports is reporting that Daniel is viewed as a "high-level analyst." With that said, he'll get the chance to be an NFL studio analyst for ESPN.

Daniel proved at FS1 that he's an excellent analyst regardless if he's tasked with breaking down film or offering his take on a controversial subject. We expect him to be a solid addition to ESPN's long list of analysts.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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