Noah Eagle fills in for Mike Tirico on NBC's Sunday Night Football

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Noah Eagle fills in for Mike Tirico on NBC's Sunday Night Football
Summary

Noah Eagle stepped in for Mike Tirico on November 8's "Sunday Night Football," calling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears game. This followed Eagle's earlier assignment covering Notre Dame's game against Miami, where 21.5 million viewers tuned in. He received short notice about his role on "SNF" after Tirico's condition, considered minor, did not improve. Eagle prepared by reviewing notes sent by Tirico and collaborating with NBC's crew before the game, showcasing quick adaptation to high-pressure situations.

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  • •Eagle called the Notre Dame-Miami game before SNF.
  • •21.5 million viewers watched SNF, the highest for Week 9 since 2019.
  • •Tirico is expected to return for his 300th NFL game on November 15.
  • •Eagle prepared with Tirico's notes and focused on game details.
  • •Eagle drove from South Bend to Chicago for the game.
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  • 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Noah Eagle's NBC whirlwind, from Notre Dame-Miami to filling in for Mike Tirico
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NBC's Noah Eagle filled in for Mike Tirico on "Sunday Night Football" less than 24 hours after calling Notre Dame-Miami. Here's how he did it.

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