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MGK’s “Don’t Wait Run Fast” Unveiled as ESPN’s 2025-26 College Football Anthem

A cinematic trailer debuted today ahead of the song’s August 8 release from his Lost Americana album.

Overview

  • ESPN released a cinematic trailer pairing MGK’s anthem with last season’s highlights to launch its 12th annual college football music collaboration.
  • Machine Gun Kelly revealed the partnership on The Pat McAfee Show and ESPN provided exclusive details to Billboard.
  • “Don’t Wait Run Fast” is set to appear on MGK’s seventh studio album, Lost Americana, which drops August 8.
  • Early reactions on social media have varied from praise for its high-voltage energy to criticism over its fit with college football traditions.
  • ESPN’s college football coverage begins August 23 across all ESPN platforms and on ABC.