The following is a list of the television networks and announcers who have broadcast college football's Pop-Tarts Bowl throughout the years.
The bowl was known by various prior names; Blockbuster Bowl (1990–1993), Carquest Bowl (1994–1997), MicronPC Bowl (1998), MicronPC.com Bowl (1999–2000), Visit Florida Tangerine Bowl (2001), Mazda Tangerine Bowl (2002–2003), Champs Sports Bowl (2004–2011), Russell Athletic Bowl (2012–2016), Camping World Bowl (2017–2019) and Cheez-It Bowl (2020–2022).
Date | Network | Play-by-play announcers | Color commentators | Sideline reporters |
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December 28, 2023 | ESPN Radio | Sean Kelley | Rene Ingoglia | |
December 29, 2022 | Mike Morgan | Quint Kessenich | ||
December 29, 2021 | Marc Kestecher | Ben Hartsock | Kris Budden | |
December 29, 2020 | Sean Kelley | Barrett Jones | ||
December 28, 2019 | Dave Flemming | Tim Hasselbeck | Katie George | |
December 28, 2018 | Dave LaMont | John Congemi | Molly McGrath | |
December 28, 2017 | Mark Neely | Chris Doering | ||
December 28, 2016 | Dave Neal | Matt Stinchcomb | Olivia Harlan | |
December 29, 2015 | Bill Rosinski | David Norrie | Joe Schad | |
December 29, 2014 | ||||
December 28, 2013 | Dave LaMont | Anthony Becht | Brooke Weisbrod | |
December 28, 2012 | Adam Amin | Tom Luginbill | Brett McMurphy | |
December 29, 2011 | Mike Gleason | John Congemi | Chris Rix | |
December 28, 2010 | Dave LaMont | J. C. Pearson | Elizabeth Moreau | |
December 29, 2009 [1] | Westwood One | Chuck Cooperstein | Eddie George | Todd Wilbur |
December 28, 2007 | ESPN Radio | Dave LaMont | Jim Donnan | Shannon Spake |
December 29, 2006 [2] | Duke Castiglione |
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