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Charles Davis debuts as lead college football analyst for CBS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 1:30 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Charles Davis debuts as lead college football analyst for CBS

Summary

Charles Davis joined play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler in the CBS booth for a Big Ten college football broadcast on Saturday. The pairing called the matchup between Boise State and Oregon, joined by sideline reporter Jenny Dell. This broadcast marks the start of a new tenure for the network after Gary Danielson concluded a 20-season run as the lead analyst. Media members and viewers provided feedback on the transition, with many noting a smooth shift between the former and current broadcast partners. Davis previously worked in the NFL broadcasting space before moving to this new college football assignment. He is expected to serve as the lead analyst for top games on CBS for the foreseeable future.

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By the Numbers

•Charles Davis replaced Gary Danielson as the lead CBS college football analyst.
•The debut broadcast featured a game between Boise State and Oregon.
•Brad Nessler continues as the play-by-play announcer for the network.
•Jenny Dell served as the sideline reporter for the game.

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1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Davis shines in CBS’s college football booth debut alongside Brad Nessler

What they're saying

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It was the end of an era last season when Gary Danielson called his final game with CBS after 20 seasons as CBS’s lead college football analyst. Play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler, who had worked alongside Danielson at CBS since 2016 and also worked with him during a previous stint at ABC, was in need of…
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