Gary Danielson to Retire, Charles Davis and JJ Watt Take on New Roles at CBS Sports

CBS Sports announces a significant reshuffle in its broadcast lineup, with Danielson retiring after 36 years, Davis moving to lead college football analyst in 2026, and Watt stepping into the No. 2 NFL analyst role in 2025.

Gary Danielson, CBS Sports' lead college football analyst since 2006, will retire at the end of the 2025 season after a 36-year broadcasting career.
Charles Davis is set to replace Danielson as CBS' lead college football analyst starting in the 2026 season, marking a shift from his current NFL role.
JJ Watt will transition from CBS' 'NFL Today' studio show to the broadcast booth as the network's No. 2 NFL game analyst for the 2025 season.
CBS confirmed Davis will remain part of its NFL game-calling team in 2025, though his specific role has not yet been clarified.
These changes reflect CBS' ongoing efforts to adapt its sports coverage strategy, particularly following its shift to Big Ten football broadcasts in 2024.