Is College Football Countdown coming back?
College Football Countdown (2006–present) — sports on ESPN
The answer: Between seasons — last episode January 5, 2026, no return date announced yet.
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About College Football Countdown
College Football Countdown is currently between seasons on ESPN; the most recent episode aired on January 5, 2026. The show is not scheduled to return until the next college football season begins in August 2026. This means viewers will have to wait a few months before new episodes air again.
College Football Countdown was a pregame, halftime, and postgame show that aired each Saturday during the college football season. It featured analysis and commentary from former college players and coaches, providing insights into the games and teams. The show started in 2006 and has been a part of ESPN's college football coverage for many years, with multiple seasons including recent ones in 2024 and 2025.
The series featured a panel of analysts including Jay J. Walker, Trevor Matich, Sam Acho, Dan Mullen, and Joey Galloway, along with hosts Kevin Connors, Zubin Mehenti, and Kelsey Riggs.
College Football Countdown episode schedule
101 aired
Aired · 101
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | S20·E19 | College Football Playoff |
| November 27, 2025 | S20·E18 | Week 12 |
| November 20, 2025 | S20·E17 | Week 13 |
| November 14, 2025 | S20·E16 | Week 12 |
| November 13, 2025 | S20·E15 | Week 10 |
| November 6, 2025 | S20·E14 | Week 9 |
| October 31, 2025 | S20·E13 | Week 8B |
| October 30, 2025 | S20·E12 | Week 8A |
| October 16, 2025 | S20·E11 | Week 7 |
| October 9, 2025 | S20·E10 | Week 6 |
| September 25, 2025 | S20·E9 | Week 5 |
| September 19, 2025 | S20·E8 | Week 4B |
| September 18, 2025 | S20·E7 | Week 4A |
| September 12, 2025 | S20·E6 | Week 3B |
| September 11, 2025 | S20·E5 | Week 3A |
| September 1, 2025 | S20·E4 | Week 2 |
| August 29, 2025 | S20·E3 | Week 1B |
| August 28, 2025 | S20·E2 | Week 1A |
| August 23, 2025 | S20·E1 | Week 0 |
| January 6, 2025 | S19·E14 | Episode 14 |
| November 21, 2024 | S19·E13 | Episode 13 |
| November 14, 2024 | S19·E12 | Episode 12 |
| October 31, 2024 | S19·E11 | Episode 11 |
| October 17, 2024 | S19·E10 | Episode 10 |
| October 4, 2024 | S19·E9 | Episode 9 |
| September 27, 2024 | S19·E8 | Episode 8 |
| September 26, 2024 | S19·E7 | Episode 7 |
| September 20, 2024 | S19·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 19, 2024 | S19·E5 | Episode 5 |
| September 12, 2024 | S19·E4 | Episode 4 |
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| September 2, 2024 | S19·E3 | Episode 3 |
| August 29, 2024 | S19·E2 | Episode 2 |
| August 24, 2024 | S19·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 2, 2023 | S18·E10 | Episode 10 |
| October 12, 2023 | S18·E9 | Episode 9 |
| October 6, 2023 | S18·E8 | Episode 8 |
| September 28, 2023 | S18·E7 | Episode 7 |
| September 22, 2023 | S18·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 21, 2023 | S18·E5 | Episode 5 |
| September 14, 2023 | S18·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 4, 2023 | S18·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 1, 2023 | S18·E2 | Episode 2 |
| August 31, 2023 | S18·E1 | Episode 1 |
| October 27, 2022 | S17·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 20, 2022 | S17·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 14, 2022 | S17·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 29, 2022 | S17·E5 | Episode 5 |
| September 22, 2022 | S17·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 16, 2022 | S17·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 5, 2022 | S17·E2 | Episode 2 |
| August 27, 2022 | S17·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 26, 2021 | S16·E14 | Episode 14 |
| November 25, 2021 | S16·E13 | Episode 13 |
| November 18, 2021 | S16·E12 | Episode 12 |
| November 4, 2021 | S16·E11 | Episode 11 |
| October 28, 2021 | S16·E10 | Episode 10 |
| October 21, 2021 | S16·E9 | Episode 9 |
| October 14, 2021 | S16·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 7, 2021 | S16·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 1, 2021 | S16·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 30, 2021 | S16·E5 | Episode 5 |
| September 23, 2021 | S16·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 17, 2021 | S16·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 6, 2021 | S16·E2 | Episode 2 |
| August 28, 2021 | S16·E1 | Episode 1 |
| December 18, 2020 | S15·E13 | MAC Championship: Ball State vs. Buffalo |
| November 19, 2020 | S15·E12 | Tulane at Tulsa |
| November 13, 2020 | S15·E11 | East Carolina at Cincinnati |
| November 6, 2020 | S15·E10 | Miami at NC State |
| November 5, 2020 | S15·E9 | SMU at Temple |
| October 30, 2020 | S15·E8 | Minnesota at Maryland |
| October 29, 2020 | S15·E7 | South Alabama at Georgia Southern |
| October 23, 2020 | S15·E6 | Tulsa at South Florida |
| October 22, 2020 | S15·E5 | Arkansas State at Appalachian State |
| October 15, 2020 | S15·E4 | Georgia State at Arkansas State |
| October 8, 2020 | S15·E3 | Tulane at Houston |
| September 24, 2020 | S15·E2 | Alabama-Birmingham at South Alabama |
| September 18, 2020 | S15·E1 | Houston at Memphis |
| September 28, 2017 | S12·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 21, 2017 | S12·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 14, 2017 | S12·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 7, 2017 | S12·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 17, 2016 | S11·E18 | Episode 18 |
| November 10, 2016 | S11·E17 | Episode 17 |
| November 3, 2016 | S11·E16 | Episode 16 |
| October 27, 2016 | S11·E15 | Episode 15 |
| October 20, 2016 | S11·E14 | Episode 14 |
| October 13, 2016 | S11·E13 | Episode 13 |
| October 7, 2016 | S11·E12 | Episode 12 |
| October 6, 2016 | S11·E11 | Episode 11 |
| September 30, 2016 | S11·E10 | Episode 10 |
| September 29, 2016 | S11·E9 | Episode 9 |
| September 23, 2016 | S11·E8 | Episode 8 |
| September 22, 2016 | S11·E7 | Episode 7 |
| September 16, 2016 | S11·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 15, 2016 | S11·E5 | Episode 5 |
| September 5, 2016 | S11·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 4, 2016 | S11·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 2, 2016 | S11·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 1, 2016 | S11·E1 | Episode 1 |
| September 2, 2006 | S1·E1 | Pilot |
College Football Countdown cast
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Jay J. Walkeras Analyst -
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Joey Gallowayas Analyst -
Kevin Connorsas Host -
Zubin Mehentias Host -
Kelsey Riggsas Host -
Matt Barrieas Host -
EJ Manuelas Analyst -
Molly McGrathas Reporter -
Kirk Herbstreitas Analyst -
Holly Roweas Reporter -
Danny Kanellas Co-Host -
Mack Brownas Co-Host -
Marty Smithas Reporter -
Heather Dinichas College Football Insider -
Ryan McGeeas Senior Writer/Reporter