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College Football: 8 great announcers, analysts, reporters you may not know

By Michael Collins

Oct 25, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Joe Tessitore and Tim Tebow and Marcus Spears and Paul Finebaum share a laugh during the SEC Nation pre game show before the game with the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Joe Tessitore and Tim Tebow and Marcus Spears and Paul Finebaum share a laugh during the SEC Nation pre game show before the game with the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 01: Gus Johnson speaks on stage during the New York Cosmos Legends Gala at Gotham Hall on August 1, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for New York Cosmos)
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 01: Gus Johnson speaks on stage during the New York Cosmos Legends Gala at Gotham Hall on August 1, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for New York Cosmos) /

No. 4: Gus Johnson

  • Current Assignment: Fox Sports Commentator
  • Previous: CBS Sports, ESPN, Minnesota Timberwolves, Big East Network

If you’ve never heard Gus Johnson call a college football game, you don’t know what you’re missing. There may not be a more enthusiastic and passionate voice on the airwaves right now.

But Johnson’s appeal goes way beyond his signature catch phrases (He’s got getaway from the cops speed!) and impeccable diction, he has an insightful knowledge of the game and prepares himself for every assignment.

Johnson is also one of the most versatile broadcasters in the business, with – in addition to college football – experience doing NBA, college hockey, NFL, WNBA, Arena Football and even boxing.

Truly, a sportscaster renaissance man.

Check out some college football on Fox this year when Johnson has the call. You’ll find yourself jumping out of your chair, and feel (as Bill Simmons likes to say) he’s the one causing the excitement on the field.

Next: Number 3

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