List of Pop-Tarts Bowl broadcasters

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The following is a list of the television networks and announcers who have broadcast college football's Pop-Tarts Bowl throughout the years.

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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).

Television

DateNetwork Play-by-play announcers Color commentators Sideline reporters
December 28, 2023 ESPN Anish Shroff Andre Ware Paul Carcaterra
December 29, 2022 Bob Wischusen Dan Orlovsky Kris Budden
December 29, 2021 Dave Pasch Dusty Dvoracek Tom Luginbill
December 29, 2020 Dave O'Brien Tim Hasselbeck Katie George
December 28, 2019 ABC Bob Wischusen Dan Orlovsky Allison Williams
December 28, 2018 ESPN Dave Flemming Rod Gilmore Quint Kessenich
December 28, 2017 Beth Mowins Anthony Becht Rocky Boiman
December 28, 2016 Dave Pasch Greg McElroy Tom Luginbill
December 29, 2015 Mike Patrick Ed Cunningham Jerry Punch
December 29, 2014 Jeannine Edwards
December 28, 2013 Bob Wischusen Rod Gilmore Quint Kessenich
December 28, 2012 Joe Tessitore Matt Millen Maria Taylor
December 29, 2011 Rod Gilmore Holly Rowe
December 28, 2010 Rob Stone
December 29, 2009 Brad Nessler Todd Blackledge Holly Rowe
December 27, 2008 Bob Griese and Paul Maguire
December 28, 2007 Mike Patrick Todd Blackledge
December 29, 2006 Brad Nessler Bob Griese and Paul Maguire Bonnie Bernstein
December 27, 2005 Ron Franklin Bob Davie Holly Rowe
December 21, 2004 Mike Tirico Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit Jill Arrington
December 22, 2003 Jerry Punch
December 23, 2002
December 20, 2001
December 28, 2000 TBS Kevin Harlan Dave Rowe
December 30, 1999 Trev Alberts and Sam Wyche
December 29, 1998 Mark May Craig Sager
December 29, 1997 Bob Neal
December 27, 1996
December 30, 1995 Verne Lundquist Pat Haden
January 2, 1995 CBS Dan Fouts Michele Tafoya
January 1, 1994
January 1, 1993 Jim Nantz Randy Cross
December 28, 1991 Dan Fouts
December 28, 1990 Raycom Tim Brant Dave Rowe

Radio

DateNetwork Play-by-play announcers Color commentators Sideline reporters
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, 2020Sean 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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