Monday, May 25, 2026
    More
    Media

    ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin to Succeed Chris Fallica on College GameDay

    • Stanford Steve has served as Scott Van Pelt’s longtime sidekick on the “Bad Beats” betting segment.
    • Fallica left ESPN for rival Fox Sports last year.
    By
    Aug 10, 2023 | 11:59 am
    UPDATED Apr 22, 2025 | 01:44 pm
    ESPN's Stanford Steve
    Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images.

    “Stanford Steve” Coughlin will replace the departed Chris “The Bear” Fallica on this season’s “College Gameday.”

    Coughlin, Scott Van Pelt’s longtime “Bad Beats” sidekick, will join host Rece Davis and analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee, along with college football insider Pete Thamel and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims.

    “Anyone who has met Stanford Steve knows how passionate he is about college football. Adding him to College GameDay will be a great fit as we tap into both his knowledge of the sport and his betting expertise every week to serve all of our loyal fans,” said Lee Fitting, ESPN’s senior vice president,
    production.

    Fallica left ESPN for Fox Sports last year. He serves as the network’s sports wagering expert.

    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

    Sign up for
    The Memo Newsletter

    Get the biggest stories and best analysis on the business of sports delivered to your inbox twice every weekday and twice on weekends.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
    Linkedin
    Whatsapp
    Copy Link
    Link Copied
    Link Copied

    What to Read
    by

    Southern Schools Silent on Proposed Black Athlete Boycott
    The campaign asks Black athletes, fans to boycott several southern athletic departments.
    Apr 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Wisconsin Badgers defenseman Joe Palodichuk (14) and Denver Pioneers forward Kyle Chyzowski (16) battle for control of the puck during the second period in the championship game of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena
    by

    Hockey Unites to Demand Change to NCAA ‘5-in-5’ Proposal
    The sport doesn’t want to be “collateral damage” of the new rule.
    Texas State mascot
    by

    Mascot-Reveal Videos Are the Newest College Sports Tradition
    Student mascot unmasking videos are going mega-viral.
    Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; A view of the CFP logo and SEC logo before the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff First Round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
    by

    SEC Holds Cards to 24-Team College Football Playoff
    CFP expansion will be a major topic at the SEC spring meetings.

    Featured Today
    by

    Big Money on the Line on Premier League’s Final Day
    Arsenal has won the title, but millions are still at stake.
    Charlie Pliner and Nikolas Rohrmann
    May 22, 2026

    How 2 Brown Undergrads Became Sports Dealmakers
    An experimental project turned into a permanent course and business deal network.
    May 14, 2026

    NFL Rivalries Are Made on the Field, Mocked in Schedule Release Videos
    Every year, teams find new ways to one-up themselves (and their rivals).
    Bart Swings/Falyn Fonoimoana/Avery Poppinga
    May 14, 2026

    OnlyFans Is Paying Pro Athletes What Their Sports Won’t
    The adult-content platform is a reliable income source for niche athletes.

    More in Media
    Sponsored

    The Hidden Economy of Race Weekend
    Learn more about the Vintage Flying Museum and how Spectrum Business is helping them achieve their business goals while fueling their dreams.
    May 21, 2026

    CBS, TNT Sports Parents Face New Merger Scrutiny by Lawmakers
    A group of six U.S. senators raises concerns about the proposed megadeal.
    May 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Ronda Rousey (blue gloves) celebrates defeating Gina Carano (red gloves) after a women's featherweight bout at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
    May 21, 2026

    How Jake Paul’s MVP Plans to Build on Netflix MMA Debut
    Saturday’s debut averaged 12.4 million viewers on Netflix.
    Sponsored

    The Hidden Economy of Race Weekend
    Learn more about the Vintage Flying Museum and how Spectrum Business is helping them achieve their business goals while fueling their dreams.
    May 20, 2026

    NHL Playoffs Deliver Record Second-Round Ratings for ESPN, TNT
    The Canadiens-Sabres series brought additional audience milestones.
    The University of Alabama showed off renovations to Bryant Denny Stadium Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Sports Illustrated covers decorate the walls inside the new press box. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
    May 20, 2026

    Sports Illustrated Defends Its Standards After Plagiarism Incident
    SI removed its prediction-markets affiliate following accusations of plagiarism.
    Racin' With The Boys
    exclusive
    May 20, 2026

    ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ Launching New NASCAR Show
    Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions will produce the show.
    May 19, 2026

    NFL Pushes Back on Criticism Over TV and Streaming Deals
    The league remains steadfast in its overall media approach.