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ESPN announces Shaboozey's 'High Noon' as college football anthem

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

ESPN announces Shaboozey's 'High Noon' as college football anthem

Summary

ESPN has officially selected 'High Noon,' a track by Shaboozey featuring Gunna, as the anthem for the 2026-27 college football season. This song accompanies the network's long-standing tradition of featuring a new artist each season. Shaboozey expressed enthusiasm for this connection to the game day experience. ESPN's college football coverage kicks off on August 23, when North Carolina faces TCU in Dublin. Fans can expect to hear 'High Noon' prominently during the season's broadcasts.

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By the Numbers

•The anthem will be played frequently throughout the season.
•'High Noon' is featured on Shaboozey's album, 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.'
•ESPN's college football coverage begins on August 23.
•North Carolina plays TCU in Dublin for the season opener.
•Shaboozey and ESPN aim to enhance the game day experience.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s 2026-27 college football anthem is here

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It’s the most dependable tradition in sports media, more reliable than any preseason poll: ESPN picks a song, plays it about 4,000 times between kickoff and the College Football Playoff, and by Halloween you’ll be able to hum it in your sleep, whether you wanted to learn it or not. ESPN announced Friday that “High…
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