The SEC on CBS Signs Off

[@astrovilletours]

Brad Nessler is such class. Dude did everything he could possibly do not to choke up . Thank you SEC on CBS

[@jaredjdigirolamo7686]

i so agree thank u sec on cbs thank u gary brad everyone who made sec football so fun on cbs

[@spence_903]

So if it's not gonna be on CBS whats it gonna be on

[@favsa5015]

​@@spence_903espn and abc

[@favsa5015]

was a great vikings play caller back in late 1980s

[@massbusmark-do9ft]

@@spence_903ESPN & ABC starting next season.

[@sports3117]

Thanks to CBS Sports for making the SEC the best conference in the country. From play by play announcers Jim Nantz to Sean McDonough, and from Verne Lundquist to Brad Nessler, the analysts from Terry Donahue to Todd Blackledge all the way to Gary Danielson. I’m not from SEC country, but I can tell you this, I want thank this network for helping make SEC football more watchable and fun to tune in

[@joes622]

and F GD

[@DeAngeloStevens]

Spencer Tillman, Archie Manning, Tony Barnhart.

[@knockout9446]

Best conference? 😂😂😂😂!

[@Torpid6441]

@@knockout9446Yeah? As an OSU fan. What conference is better? Tf? B10 and Pac12 come no where close, and if you say any other conference than those three you're stupid.

[@allandodson9241]

For me it was Sean McDonough saying “HE STUMBLED AND FUMBLED”

[@edwardoutlawjr8154]

End of a great era. Tuning into the SEC on CBS and hearing the theme at 3:30 on Saturdays in the Fall was the move. Thank you, CBS, for the memories.

[@d17a2dude]

Gonna be weird not hearing that intro song every week. Its been around forever. It always got me hyped for the game at hand. Thanks for all the hard work over the years. Flawless coverage throughout.

[@chriskay1449]

It is still going to be around. CBS isn't leaving football. They are simply swtiching to the Big Ten. That song will continue to be played for Big Ten games for years to come.

[@zuozhen4758]

⁠​⁠@@chriskay1449- Rick Neuheisel on the postgame show said that the famous intro song will continue.

[@bluesfaninc3001]

@@chriskay1449And Mountain West

[@jaredjdigirolamo7686]

agreed

[@mycah808]

​@@bluesfaninc3001and Army/Navy

[@gray3641]

For all 28 years of my life, I have watched my Auburn Tigers, and the SEC, and some of the greatest moments in college football all on CBS. Truly sad to see this new era take this away.. thank you CBS

[@hahamf]

the kick 6 was crazy but the last iron bowl did it for me

[@khaotix64]

Its rare to get a heartfelt sign off like this anymore in todays age. Glad to see it here ❤

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

The SEC on CBS produced some of my fondest football memories. I can’t imagine anyone other than Verne Lundquist calling the 2013 Iron Bowl, for example. Thank you, CBS.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Great job by CBS Network in covering the SEC all these years, top notch coverage and analysis, made watching the games a pleasure.

[@georgebrant5509]

At 24 years old I still get tingles in my spine when I hear the music

[@GDoggy-em2xc]

I’m 49 and still do. But not anymore. Big 10 is not my interest.

[@frankrizzo4460]

Same here it reminds me the holidays are around the corner, spending time with family watching these games. Will definitely miss it for sure.

[@nenola504]

Facts get chills

[@BillyM82094]

thank you CBS for all the memories in the SEC

[@DeAngeloStevens]

Thanks to CBS Sports for making the SEC the BEST CONFERENCE in the country. From Jim Nantz, Craig Bolerjack, Sean McDonough, Verne Lundquist, Brad Nessler, Terry Donahue, Ed Cunningham, Aaron Taylor, Randy Cross, Andre Ware, Dean Blevins, Steve Beuerlein, Todd Blackledge, Gary Danielson, Michelle Tafoya, Gus Johnson, Mike Mayock, Danny Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Craig James, Lou Holtz, Tim Brando, Jill Arrington, Tracy Wolfson, Jamie Erdahl, Jenny Dell PURE CLASS

[@sports3117]

You left just 1 sideline reporter, Allie LaForce

[@DeAngeloStevens]

@@sports3117 I Forgot her too

[@RT22-pb2pp]

Sec made themselves best cbs tried to ruin sec but could not. Never seen a sec Hati g network like cbs good riddance to cbs, bye bye never come bck

[@knockout9446]

SEC football is so overrated.

[@chadstearman]

@@knockout9446 Hold this L

[@242-f5u]

I'm a BIG10 fan, but I have to admit. Every week I was checking out the afternoon SEC game on CBS because it was always a good matchup. Obviously, the coverage was top notch.

[@nicholashalom1632]

If memory serves me correctly, that's about to become us, the Big 10!

[@GoatedAtNFS]

and now the airways are gonna be taken up with mid B1G football on CBS. at least divisions are gone but still

[@nicholashalom1632]

@lavxbesdolp164 as much as I'd like to agree, I think that's about to change with all the Pac 12 schools swapping over(stupidly)

[@georgehenan853]

@@GoatedAtNFSthe big 10 owns college football

[@GoatedAtNFS]

@@georgehenan853 in your own world, sure

[@pfitz307]

Being born in the 2000’s, I’ve grown up watching many iconic moments on CBS. I’m really gonna miss that intro music…

[@marcus813]

The music isn't vanishing. It'll still appear on CBS' Big Ten, Mountain West, Sun Bowl and Army-Navy games along with any telecasts on CBS Sports Network.

[@SuperSirianRigel]

The CBS crew was a crew that knew what the SEC is all about. And it showed in the way they presented the games and the conference. I pray it still has the same feel going forward in the future... But I doubt it will ever be topped by what CBS did for the SEC. Praying for success and many thanks for this crew.

[@zerocool1980]

Sadly it won't. CBS as you said understood that the game was the main course to the appetizers that were the gameday traditions. ESPN has never, well at least in my lifetime, gotten it. Even when you watch games on the SEC Network, they don't take time to focus on tradition or history of the rivalries. ESPN treats college football like a business, which it is. Everything else is inconsequential.

[@nosweatsports]

What. An. ERA. So beyond privilege the witness the Golden Age of the conference.

[@paullopez2021]

Never cared for the SEC, but you can't deny that the SEC on CBS had one of the greatest TV theme songs of all time. In fact, it transcends being a goated sports theme song. It's one of the best songs to come from the 80s. Saturdays will never be the same without that glam metal-ish instrumental playing on CBS.

[@Jweezyization]

Awesome send-off...I hate this. CBS should always have the 3:30 game for the SEC.

[@PENS68]

Thank you CBS Im not in SEC Country, but am a huge fan of that conference. You made my years in high school, college, and even into my early adulthood really memorable with a lot of these moments on Saturday afternoons.

[@rebeccavoodoo2191]

Congratulations CBS crew members fantastic job ! It’s unmatched

[@deangelo8498]

Great team work you guys have done. Thanks on a job well done.

[@chriskay1449]

Sad as this might be, next season will be a homecoming of sorts for Brad and Gary. They will be reuniting with the Big Ten as they were voice of Big Ten football at 11 am during the 1990's on ESPN. For us Big Tens who remember those times, they ,along with the late Adrian Karsten on the sidelines, were considered to be the best in the game. They were the voice of the Big Ten back then. To that I say, "Welcome Home, Guys".

[@marcus813]

Also, Gary is a Purdue alumnus. I remember watching Adrian on the sidelines back in the day and I miss his sideline reporting.

[@GDoggy-em2xc]

Ewwww the Big 10

[@RobertRedway]

congrats. These guys are class.

[@theknowitall4090]

Very well said. What CBS did for the SEC in incredible and I am an SEC guy but to hear Gary and Brad broadcasting from Columbus, West Lafayette, Happy Valley or Ann Arbor will be good to see again. Thanks again CBS for that 3:30 slot and what you did for the SEC. Good luck. I'm sure we'll see you again down the road.

[@stantheman9072]

Hysterical that Gary Danielson signs off his CBS broadcast tenure with ABC Sports’ old slogan. The Tiffany guys in suits behind the eye had to just LUV that!

[@tobiasdubose8812]

After 28 seasons of SEC Football on CBS, and 23 seasons of the "SEC on CBS", it was time to say goodbye on December 2, 2023 and look at all of the memorable moments of SEC Football during its near three-decade tenure on CBS. It was a bittersweet day for people of a certain age who grew up in the South and in SEC Country during the 2000s and the 2010s, myself included. As an Alabama fan who was born and raised in Knoxville, TN during the first 20 years of this century, I have fond memories of watching SEC Football on CBS at 3:30 in the afternoon on Saturdays during the Fall. From the Hobbnail Boot in 2001 to the Ultimate Camback in 2010. From Auburn's miracle wins against Georgia and Alabama in 2013 to Alabama's 4th and 31 against Auburn in 2023. Whether it be Tennessee storming the Neyland field and tearing down the goal posts after their win against Florida in 1998 to Tennessee doing the same thing 24 years later in the same building after defeating Alabama. And every other field storming after beating Alabama from Ole Miss in 2014 to Texas A&M in 2021 to Auburn three times in 2013, 2017, and 2023, the SEC on CBS was there for some of the biggest, most memorable, and most important moments in the history of not only the Southeastern Conference, but College Football as a whole. So as we prepare for the SEC to leave CBS for ABC, and CBS replacing SEC Football with B1G football (it's going to be odd seeing a B1G football game with that CBS theme music), let us remember where we were and what we were doing when those moments happened.

[@BrownWolverine]

As a Michigan fan, it's going to be weird hearing that music, and not seeing the best conference in college football. Watched a lot of great games over the years.

[@otaviofrn_adv]

​@@BrownWolverinethis theme is somewhat universal. Debuted on Super Bowl 21 and now here in south america is used for soccer broadcasts on Paramount + We will get used to it, after all it's one of the best themes ever and shall not be retired

[@KamsPoliticalPredictions]

I couldn't have said it better myself, Tobias.

[@pookiejames05]

@@otaviofrn_advstarted in the 80’s here for CFB in the SEC…

[@otaviofrn_adv]

@@pookiejames05 no, earliest instance is Super Bowl 21. It was supposed to be the NFL theme for CBS going forward

[@JonesDylan874]

It was love at first sight. Thanks for the memories, SEC on CBS. That theme will always be legendary. Goodbye, old friend. Here's to ESPN giving the SEC some more respect.

[@goodwayservices8593]

The two announcers of college football that have made me a longtime fan are Keith Jackson and Brad Nessler.

[@plmintexas509]

@BOS37631 ---Yes, I forgot about Verne Lundquist, thanks. Musberger was good, but often a little quirky.

[@diggitydaggs]

This was enough to make a grown man cry

[@tth566]

Thank you CBS for bringing us such wonderful program over the years. Best wishes!

[@bskolvek]

Thank you Brad and Gary. Your calls have been amazing over the years. Class acts, good luck next year with the Big 10 on CBS! You guys are awesome

[@Wingman813]

Brad Nessler was a such a phenomenal replacement for Verne Lundquist. Brad and Verne are men of integrity and pure class, and it has been an absolute pleasure listening to them announce games. I will definitely not miss hearing Gary Danielson's shrill voice hating on Alabama anymore (I still respect Gary, though). But, I will miss the production level, expertise from announcers to analysts, and that ever so favorite music for SEC Saturdays. That musical piece has always gotten me pumped up and ready to watch a game. I've been along for the ride for the last 17 years. Thank you, CBS Sports, for a great home to the SEC and nationalizing a regional product. Thank you for the memories, the professionalism, and being the best ambassadors to the SEC you could. ESPN has massive shoes to fill. Good luck to you guys and all the crew in your future assignments.

[@PerkVFL]

This is so bittersweet i watched sec on cbs since i was a teenager. Man it was an awesome ride.

[@_MAG25]

Thank you for everything you have done. I remember hearing the 3:30 theme song every Saturday and watching football.

[@culinary97]

I grew up watching the top SEC football games on ABC in the 80s and early 90s so, just like Roger Daltrey said...'🎶Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!🎶'

[@marcus813]

CBS did get some SEC action from 1987-90 as part of the CFA package.

[@newt2942]

Always looked forward the BAMA on CBS. Thanks for all of your hard work.

[@cloudmaru]

I love CBS coverage they let you hear the bands in the stadium!!! I'm gonna miss the opening CBS montage. Cuz when you heard it you knew it was about to be ON!!!!!!!!

[@patsfans2705]

Thank you CBS for all the great sec calls and memories

[@canciaro]

Listening to that CBS intro as the drone camera hovers over Michigan Stadium is going to be beautiful

[@sfc334]

The way today's broadcast was opened was nothing short of brilliant. You should take the time to post a clip of it also.

[@otaviofrn_adv]

I think they uploaded it hours before the game

[@sfc334]

@@otaviofrn_adv lazy me found it just after I posted this

[@wingzfan102]

Never forget what they took from us. I can’t believe this is going to ESPN 😢

[@gatornationforlife2001]

Truely a special ride I’ve watched SEC on CBS for what feels like forever whenever I hear that iconic theme song with the Home Depot logo that is SEC football nothing will ever change that tons of amazing games and memories gonna miss it a lot for sure. On to a new era in 2024 gonna be a lot but sure it’ll be fun. Nothing will ever top this and we won’t forget it Thank you CBS for all the years

[@kman484ify]

Mannnnnn the SEC on CBS always has had great moments ik they say change is good bt it’s gonna suck not to hear Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson and the rest of the amazing crew they have on CBS who’s been good to the SEC for over two decades and as an LSU fan I’ve seen the best and the worst of times with my team bt the one thing tht keeps me engaged is the great commentary so from me to y’all thank u CBS

[@johnvillella1087]

Goosebumps and choked up. What a time it's been.

[@stevenwilson6587]

Thanks for the memories, SEC on CBS

[@jtperdue8332]

Thank you CBS for everything yall have done for the SEC and I'm truly gonna miss watching the SEC on CBS and yall have produced some of the best moments in College Football history and thank yall CBS good luck to yalls new conference next and thank yall for all the joy yall have brought to so many of us thank you CBS and we'll truly miss yall on the SEC

[@markp.7165]

They made an SEC fan out of me and I live in ACC country. I will miss those voices around the house on Saturdays in the fall. Good luck guys!!!

[@crappieflopadventures]

Thank God we are done with Gary Danielson!!! I'm glad the sec is moving. Good riddance to bad rubbish!!

[@uncommon0568]

Thank you guys. We will remember them voices forever.

[@hotpepper5125]

Thanks CBS for your time with SEC.

[@jamesgeorge5727]

Thanks CBS for the many memories the last 25 seasons and so long to “The SEC on CBS” it’s going to be wried next season not hearing that iconic CBS college football theme being played as an SEC game comes on

[@johannasandoval1039]

Nothing like a Saturday with some sec football on cbs. In the good old south. You guys would be missed

[@austin5929]

I’ll always remember the CBS jingle before every commercial break.

[@frankcollesano3091]

Thank you for your professionalism. The prodcasts have always been great to watch.

[@DAWGPAUL21]

From a HUGE DAWG fan, you guys have been great!! And Gary, your insight, knowledge of the game and unbiased commentary (some won't agree) was second to none!!! Wish you guys the best!!!

[@jaygreen3689]

Great send-off....really enjoyed the ride CBS!

[@billmathis2112]

I was a member of CBS Crew it was honor to bring the SEC . To the people I work with we made history thank you !!!

[@jaredjdigirolamo7686]

i have loved these guys brad and gary are two of the best and it has been one hell of a ride thank u sec on cbs u have made me a fan for a long time and now its time to turn the page but it wont be easy

[@goodnessentertainment3707]

Thank you CBS, Ive always loved CBS coming announcing games, you both make the sport so fun, quality, and sound. I hope the SEC made a smart choice by doing this... Thank you CBS, Ive seen the best games on this network!

[@johnschubert6726]

The end of an era. We love you! You'll be missed.

[@JuneBaby01]

I can still remember Brad Nessler from when he was a fairly new sports reporter for WGST News Radio Atlanta, way back in the late 70's/early 80's, nowhere close to getting hooked up with over the air broadcasts yet, but already he was a class act...man, he's come a long way since then!!!

[@thejray86]

This year just won't be the same without the SEC on CBS! There was something special about that opening song. You just knew it was Saturday in the South during the fall.

[@davidoday777]

Total Professionals, Spot on 👏👏👏

[@cadewandling1445]

My favorite football... SEC on CBS with these two fellas. Thanks boys

[@reddrabbit5056]

Thanks SEC on CBS. Pure class.

[@frankrizzo4460]

This sucks I'm really going to miss this coverage. It brings me back to a better time when my Dad was still around we would watch the games together. Maybe one day it will return hopefully.

[@JonathanRamsey87]

Thank u CBS for the memories

[@cgates2]

Y’all have commentated on ever SEC Championship I’ve ever watched. I’ve really take. You for granted. Had no idea you were leaving. Best commentators on any college games..

[@forrestmackey2316]

I’m so thankful for growing up watching you all . This is simply just not right . I am gonna miss you all breaks my heart I always waited for the fall , music , intros …. Sad day

[@terencew7716]

Thanks for the memories CBS!!

[@kylesheaff7779]

Thank god

[@RogerSylvis]

Thank God!!

[@dylann2038]

exactly 😭😭

[@byronbriscoe1766]

Thanks gentlemen

[@sandlapper9714]

It’s been a pleasure gentlemen! I hope the tides turn in the future and we get you guys back!

[@dhensley35]

I almost got emo on this day, Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson were the best crew combo at it. They made every 3:30 SEC on CBS game a pleasure to watch and it simply won't be the same without them. Roll Tide!!!

[@DSMTheEditor]

Even as someone who doesn't like the SEC in terms of fandom (West Coaster), SEC on CBS and the theme was just a Saturday staple, a mix that will be missed

[@rotcoke652]

Over the years people have liked to give Gary a hard time, but I really enjoyed his commentary on CBS. He always came across as very knowledgeable about the game and did a great job of highlighting key formations, personnel groupings, and play design during the broadcast. Salute to these guys, I think they did an excellent job.

[@supremeleadergnkdroid3202]

Really shocked Gary didn’t take an opportunity to talk about Alabama in that sound off

[@mayavenuemisfit814]

I can't stand the SEC or any of its teams, but CBS always put on great broadcasts. I used to watch the games when nothing else was on or my team wasn't playing. Everyone involved did an excellent job producing and broadcasting these games.

[@theknowitall4090]

Well done CBS, well done. The SEC is indebted forever for what you did for football in the south.

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

It would've been interesting to see Texas and OU games on CBS.

[@ed2kou1]

Yeah as a OU fan I was looking forward to it! Are the SEC games going to ESPN and where is cbs going cause they said they would have a new home too. Thanks

[@joshturla9477]

@@ed2kou1CBS will have Big Ten games now

[@ed2kou1]

@@joshturla9477 Oh ok thanks… Who’s getting the SEC games? Let me guess ESPN?!

[@CanyonBerry]

​@@ed2kou1and ABC

[@_MM03]

Brad Nessler was my favorite announcer as a kid and still is. Hearing him say LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers as they were running out always gave me chills growing up. I looked forward to watching the games he was broadcasting just to hear his calls. As a Texan & huge Longhorn fan since 6 years old, I couldn’t wait to hear Brad finally call my teams games. Unfortunately a year late & we’ll never get to see it. If anybody knows what network he will be on pls let me know. I tried googling it but couldn’t find anything. We also share the same birthday lol 6/3 that’s how ik he’s the 🐐

[@willenstice2658]

Many great memories watching the SEC on CBS

[@antoniojames9493]

So many great games and memories!

[@3GuineaPigs]

Thank you gentlemen for calling the games so well.

[@thisistheway3812]

We love y'all. Awesome job. Thank y'all for all you have done. ♥️

[@BeautyandtheBeach1]

CBS got lots of criticism, particularly Gary. I think it was because he called the game as he saw it, and was no one's homer. I will miss Brad and Gary, and Verne. Classy sign off guys. You could see the emotion in their eyes and voices in this sign off. it meant a lot to them, and it showed. Best wishes to CBS. The team on the field did a great job. It is too bad CBS did not renegotiate the contract when they saw how popular the SEC has become in the past 15-20 years. Best wishes to the team that did a great job bringing the "Best game, Best Conference." Godspeed. Roll Tide "

[@TechySpeaking]

"was no one's homer." No, he was just always your homer 😂

[@TheRyanMan2194]

Play-By-Play: Chris Fowler Color Analyst: Gary Danielson Sideline Reporter: Holly Rowe Rules Expert: Matt Austin

[@marcus813]

Thanks for 28 seasons of excellent SEC coverage, CBS Sports. I always looked forward to seeing Florida's games on there and it was a hell of a ride. ABC's coverage definitely won't feel the same.

[@jakewilson910]

Thank you CBS!!!

[@leviwarner1239]

Enough to make a grown man cry

[@SPORTSLOVERS1618]

Thank you SEC on CBS, even if Gary Danielson is a biased Alabama fan. You guys have created some of the best memories. Thank you and War Eagle!

[@Beccam32]

Are you high

[@vol4jesus684]

Best broadcast of any sport.

[@danield4559]

Thank you, CBS!!!

[@balapadmanabhan5705]

Thank you CBS!

[@trevorchyz8693]

I’m a Michigan fan but I grew up on saturdays in the fall watching Michigan play at 12 and the SEC at 3:30 with the game of the week for almost three months straight for as long as lve watched football. Doesn’t feel right that the big ten is now home for CBS college football. CBS will always be home to Florida- Georgia The iron bowl, Third Saturday in October etc

[@EarlyRiser71]

Enjoy Gary Danielson🤣🤣🤣!!!

[@wingzfan102]

So true

[@ArcadeChristian]

End of an era

[@Tri.dawg1]

Bro it be weird asf not hearing that cbs sec colleb

[@pookiejames05]

Gonna miss that theme music…

[@joem5002]

they announced the music will stay for all cbs and cbs sports network college football games

[@nealdaigle894]

Goodby fellas! Enjoyed many games that were broadcast on your network! Not sure what comes next for college football but good luck to you guys!

[@stuffposter9011]

The SEC will truly never be the same now

[@bryanblackstone7092]

It will never be the same! Cbs best college football broadcast!!! They will be back!!

[@jpfranco15]

I love you guys so much it is my favorite station to watch college football on and I truly will miss you a lot ❤❤❤😢

[@mrmajikjr]

The SEC on CBS has been going since before I was born. Florida won its first National Title back in 1996 when the SEC was on CBS