Brian Kelly faces criticism after gaffe in CBS Sports debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Brian Kelly's first analysis for CBS Sports included an incorrect prediction regarding weather conditions for Notre Dame's game against Syracuse. While discussing the team's potential 12-0 season, he mistakenly referenced potentially harsh November weather in Syracuse, despite the game being held indoors. This error has garnered significant attention on social media, as critics pointed out that the JMA Wireless Dome has been covered since 1980. Kelly, who has previous coaching experience at Syracuse, is off to a rocky start in his new role.
- •Brian Kelly begins CBS Sports analyst role amid criticism.
- •Predicted Notre Dame would go 12-0 in the upcoming season.
- •Mistakenly referenced weather conditions in an indoor stadium.
- •Critics highlight Kelly's prior experience at Syracuse's dome.
- •Gaffe goes viral on social media shortly after the debut.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Kelly's CBS Sports tenure off to rocky start after viral gaffe
"Brian Kelly's new analyst gig began with a flub as he discussed the weather conditions Notre Dame will face on its trip to play Syracuse in a dome.
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