Comcast’s NBC Sports Sets Broadcast Crew for High-Profile Notre Dame Season Opener

Comcast Corporation subsidiary NBC Sports has finalized its commentary team for the upcoming Shamrock Series college football matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and the fourth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The game, scheduled to be played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, will feature Dan Hicks handling play-by-play duties, alongside color commentator Jason Garrett and sideline reporter Caroline Pineda.

Hicks returns to the Notre Dame broadcast booth, a role he previously held from 2013 to 2017. He resumes play-by-play responsibilities following the tenure of Mike Tirico. Garrett, a former NFL player with three Super Bowl victories, transitions into the analyst role having begun his broadcasting career in 2022. Pineda joins the team as the new sideline reporter for this particular broadcast.

The contest is significant for Comcast as the event serves as a marquee kickoff to the college football season on the network. The Shamrock Series, a home game for Notre Dame held at a neutral site, is expected to draw a sold-out crowd that could favor the home-state Badgers. This scenario mirrors Wisconsin’s 2016 upset victory over fifth-ranked LSU, providing a potential narrative hook for viewers.

The broadcast will be available on NBC and Peacock, utilizing Comcast’s multi-platform distribution strategy to reach audiences. As the game approaches, the focus will shift to the on-field dynamics between a ranked opponent and a program seeking an early-season statement win.

Currently, Comcast Corporation is trading at $26.85, up 1.89% from the previous close. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $90.7 billion and operates within the Communication Services sector.

What to watch

• Viewership numbers for the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game on NBC and Peacock.
• Future quarterly earnings reports from Comcast regarding media segment performance.
• Advertising revenue rates for high-profile college football slots.

Source: original release