SEC Network Re-Signs Prolific Group of On-Air Personalities

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SEC Network, the leading destination for college sports coverage, has announced the re-signing of seven on-air personalities who have collectively spent over 40 years serving SEC fans. The group, which includes Cole Cubelic, Chris Doering, Roman Harper, Alyssa Lang, Jordan Rodgers, Matt Stinchcomb, and Benjamin Watson, will continue to provide expert analysis and commentary across various SEC Network programming, including studio shows, live games, and digital content. The network has also welcomed back Gene Chizik, a national championship-winning coach who will serve as a studio analyst.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cole Cubelic has re-signed a multi-year extension with SEC Network and will continue to provide weekly football field analysis alongside Tom Hart and Jordan Rodgers for SEC Saturday Night games for the ninth consecutive season.
  • Chris Doering, a staple in the Saturday football studios, has signed an extension after nearly a decade with SEC Network and will continue to appear across the network on SEC Now and SEC Football Final each Saturday during the college football season.
  • Roman Harper has renewed his multi-year contract and will continue to grow and expand his presence with SEC Network after joining the crew on the signature weekly traveling show, SEC Nation, as an analyst.
  • Alyssa Lang, a versatile and veteran voice on the network, has signed a multi-year extension and will continue to work across football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, and softball, in addition to her SEC Network responsibilities.
  • Jordan Rodgers has reached a multi-year extension with ESPN and will continue to appear across SEC screens each Saturday as he joins the SEC Nation crew across college campuses each weekend this fall.
  • Matt Stinchcomb has signed a multi-year agreement and will continue to call SEC Network afternoon games alongside Taylor Zarzour and Lang in his 17th college football season.
  • Benjamin Watson, a Super Bowl Champion, has extended his contract with SEC Network and will provide expert analysis on SEC Now and SEC Football Final throughout the fall.
  • Gene Chizik, a national championship-winning coach, returns to SEC Network as a studio analyst and will bring his national championship winning perspective to viewers, including leading the team to a national championship, SEC championship, and being named Coach of the Year from numerous outlets.

Statistics:

  • SEC Network has televised hundreds of games across the SEC's 21 sports annually.
  • The network's programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows, daily news and information, original content such as the Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth, SEC Storied, and SEC Inside, and more.
  • Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network's digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com.

Sources:

  • ESPN Press Release, "SEC Network Re-Signs Prolific Group of On-Air Personalities" (August 25, 2025)
  • SEC Network website, "About SEC Network" (no date)
  • ESPN Press Release, "ESPN Announces New Features and Functionality in Enhanced ESPN App" (no date)