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Chris Russo says Aikman and Buck helped bring Super Bowl to ESPN

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chris Russo says Aikman and Buck helped bring Super Bowl to ESPN

Summary

Chris Russo credited Troy Aikman and Joe Buck with helping ESPN secure Super Bowl broadcasting rights. On his SiriusXM show, Russo discussed the impact of Aikman and Buck's move from Fox to ESPN, believing it enhanced Monday Night Football’s prestige. He suggested that their presence has been pivotal in ESPN's relationship with the NFL since signing a 10-year agreement in 2021. Despite this, Russo acknowledged that the network was bound to receive a Super Bowl regardless of their involvement, due to the agreement. NFL fans are looking forward to Buck and Aikman broadcasting their first Super Bowl together since 2020.

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Key Details

•Chris Russo discusses the significance of Aikman and Buck for ESPN.
•Russo believes they elevated the status of Monday Night Football.
•ESPN's agreement with the NFL covers Super Bowl rights.
•Fans anticipate Buck and Aikman's return to the Super Bowl this season.

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Troy Aikman won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, but Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo also believes he and Joe Buck deserve credit for bringing one to ESPN. During his Mad Dog Unleashed radio show on SiriusXM earlier this week, Russo was discussing Tony Romo’s future with CBS, guessing the network would love to use…
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