ESPN removes BottomLine ticker from college football broadcasts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
ESPN has confirmed it will eliminate the BottomLine ticker during college football games, enhancing user experience for viewers. The network previously removed the ticker during College Football Playoff games and other major sporting events. An ESPN representative stated that the aim is to provide a cleaner presentation focused on live action. While the ticker will not be present, score alerts will continue at specific times during each quarter, and updates will appear in designated areas on-screen. This change reflects a shift as many fans now check scores through personal devices.
- •BottomLine ticker will not be featured during regular-season college football games.
- •Score alerts will still be provided at specific intervals during games.
- •Updates will appear on-screen to inform viewers of scheduling changes.
- •Removal aligns with previous changes made for playoff games and other major events.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN to remove BottomLine ticker for college football broadcasts
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Removing BottomLine Ticker on College Football Games
"ESPN is set to remove its BottomLine ticker during college football games this season in a move to free up more on-screen real estate, per a report by Ryan Glasspiegel in Front Office Sports. The move will bring all of ESPN’s college football broadcasts in line with its major events, like the College Football Playoff…
"ESPN has previously removed the ticker from College Football Playoff games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:30 PMESPN to remove BottomLine ticker for college football broadcasts
ESPN is set to remove its BottomLine ticker during college football games this season in a move to free up more on-screen real estate, per a report by Ryan Glasspiegel in Front Office Sports. The move will bring all of ESPN’s college football broadcasts in line with its major events, like the College Football Playoff…
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:42 PMESPN Removing BottomLine Ticker on College Football Games
ESPN has previously removed the ticker from College Football Playoff games.
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