Ryan Leaf joins USA Sports as Pac-12 football, basketball analyst
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Ryan Leaf has been named the lead football analyst for USA Sports covering the Pac-12, marking a significant step in his broadcasting career. Alongside his football duties, Leaf will also call select basketball games, an unusual move for an analyst. This season will see the Pac-12 enter a new era with several teams joining, including Boise State and Gonzaga for basketball. Leaf’s broadcasting journey includes previous roles at ESPN, The CW, and Pac-12 Networks, and this opportunity comes as he seeks to continue improving his professional trajectory.
- •Leaf serves as lead football analyst for USA Sports.
- •He will also call select Pac-12 basketball games.
- •New teams join the Pac-12, including Boise State and Gonzaga.
- •Leaf has a history of legal troubles but is rebuilding his career.
- •USA Sports will air multiple football and basketball games this season.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — USA Sports adds Ryan Leaf as Pac-12 football, basketball analyst
"It’s been a long and winding road for Ryan Leaf. And now the former Washington State star and San Diego Chargers quarterback, who has been very public about his battles with his personal demons along the way, will have his highest profile broadcasting job yet. According to Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Leaf will be named…
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