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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.

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Oct 2, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during pregame activity against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
2K8HKPH Baton Rouge, LA, USA. 22nd Oct, 2022. CBS announcer Gary Danielson prepares for a pregame interview prior to NCAA football game action between the Ole Miss Rebels and the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Jonathan Mailhes/CSM/Alamy Live News
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Overview

  • 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.