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Noah Eagle replaces Mike Tirico for Week 9 Sunday Night Football broadcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:14 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Noah Eagle replaces Mike Tirico for Week 9 Sunday Night Football broadcast

Summary

Noah Eagle filled in for Mike Tirico on NBC Sports' Sunday Night Football for the Week 9 matchup, as Tirico withdrew due to an undisclosed health issue. The game featured the Chicago Bears taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bears reportedly won 27-24, while fans reacted variably to Eagle's commentary, some praising it and others expressing dissatisfaction. Eagle, who serves as NBC’s lead play-by-play announcer for college football, received mixed reviews after stepping in with little notice. Tirico is anticipated to return next week for the Steelers-Bengals game.

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By the Numbers

•Mike Tirico withdrew due to health issues hours before kickoff.
•Noah Eagle stepped in to call the Bears-Buccaneers game on short notice.
•The Bears won the game, with a score of 27-24.
•Fans had divided opinions on Eagle's commentary throughout the broadcast.
•Tirico is expected to return for the Week 10 matchup.

Latest Updates

8:14 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A Rising Star,’ ‘Making This Game Unwatchable’ — NFL Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Noah Eagle Replacing Mike Tirico on Week 9 SNF

What they're saying

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The Sunday Night Football broadcast of the Week 9 NFL matchup on NBC Sports was missing one familiar voice. Longtime broadcaster Mike Tirico pulled himself out of the booth hours before kickoff due to an undisclosed health issue.
— Yahoo Sports

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