Josh Pate discusses his transition to national college football media coverage

Josh Pate, a former news anchor, has expanded his presence in national sports media after building a career through self-distributed digital platforms. Pate, who gained recognition on YouTube and Facebook, will join Taylor Lewan and Will Compton for a new ESPN show titled Bussin’ & Pate on Campus beginning September 4. The podcaster attributes his success to a background as a dedicated college football fan rather than a traditional sports media professional. He maintains that previous national coverage of the sport often lacked genuine immersion, noting that commentators frequently approached the subject without the necessary depth required for the collegiate game. Currently a regular contributor to programs on ESPN and Fox Sports, Pate continues to scale his independent brand while moving into this new weekly partnership.

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