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ESPN to remove BottomLine ticker from college football broadcasts
ESPN is removing its signature ‘BottomLine’ ticker from all college football broadcasts starting this season. The decision affects games airing on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS.
This move aims to provide a cleaner viewing experience by reducing on-screen distractions and keeping the focus on the live action. The change aligns regular-season college football coverage with ESPN’s existing presentation for high-profile events like the College Football Playoff and NBA or NHL postseason games.
While the continuous scrolling ticker will be eliminated, ESPN will still provide score alerts at specific intervals during each quarter. Additionally, programming updates and schedule changes will be communicated through graphics, such as those appearing in the top-right corner of the screen.
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ABC · ACC Network · ESPN · Front Office Sports · SEC Network
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Programming updates and schedule changes will be displayed via graphics in the top-right corner of the screen. cordcuttersnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BottomLine ticker will be removed from college football broadcasts on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS. cordcuttersnews.com · www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The change aligns college football broadcasts with ESPN’s presentation for the College Football Playoff, NBA, and NHL postseason games. cordcuttersnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Score alerts will still be provided at specific times during each quarter. cordcuttersnews.com · www.si.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The removal of the ticker is intended to create a cleaner presentation that focuses on the field. www.si.com