CBS announcer shuffles see J.J. Watt to No. 2 team in upcoming NFL season

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Some major shuffling will occur in the future of CBS football announcer booths.

Gary Danielson announced plans to retire after the 2025 college football season. He works with Brad Nessler on CBS' lead games.

Gary Danielson announces retirement as CBS Sports’ lead college football analyst following the 2025 season.

Charles Davis to succeed Danielson beginning in 2026.

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— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) March 26, 2025

“I have had the greatest seat in the house for 36 years and have loved every minute of it,” said Danielson. “I have discussed the timing of this moment with CBS Sports leadership over the past few years and we felt it was important I remained with the team during our transition to the Big Ten. As we enter our second full season of Big Ten football and my 20th at CBS Sports, the timing just feels right. I have so much respect for Charles Davis as both a person and an analyst. He is going to shine in this role and fit so well with this team. I have been blessed to work with incredible teammates throughout my career and I look forward to one more memorable season with Brad, Jenny, Craig Silver, Steve Milton and the crew.”

That led the network's decision to move Charles Davis from the second NFL team with Ian Eagle to the first college football analyst slot.

And the next domino to fall saw CBS reveal that J.J. Watt will take Davis' spot on the No. 2 NFL announce team. But that will happen this season with Davis maintaing a role on NFL coverage.

JJ Watt Named NFL ON CBS Game Analyst; Will Call Games with Ian Eagle Beginning with the 2025-26 Season

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— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) March 26, 2025

“There is nothing better than the energy and excitement of being in the stadium on game day in the NFL,” Watt said. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return to that atmosphere each week, working with one of the best in Ian. While I certainly miss delivering hits on the field, it will be nice to leave the stadium without taking any, unless Ian decides to try something crazy."

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: J.J. Watt to work with Ian Eagle on No. 2 CBS announce team

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