TNT Sports adds Champ Bailey as analyst for inaugural Big 12 football programming

Champ Bailey
Champ Bailey

TNT Sports is set to launch its first season of Big 12 football coverage in 2025 with a broad programming lineup. The content will include live games, studio shows, all-access programs, and magazine-style shows across TNT, truTV, HBO Max, and Bleacher Report.

Live game broadcasts begin Saturday, Aug. 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET when the Arizona Wildcats host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The event will air on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max with pregame coverage starting at 10 p.m. J.B. Long will handle play-by-play duties alongside analyst Mike Golic, Jr., while Allie LaForce reports from the sidelines.

Studio coverage throughout the season will feature analysts Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes and Victor Cruz as well as host Adam Lefkoe. These personalities are recognized for their careers in college football and professional football.

A new show titled XII Uncovered will premiere leading into Saturday’s Week 1 action at 9:30 p.m. on truTV and HBO Max. The series promises an access-driven look at Big 12 football by focusing on teams featured in TNT Sports’ schedule.

In addition to these offerings, Inside the 12—a magazine-style show produced by Big 12 Studios—will be hosted by Pete Sousa and Taylor McHargue each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This program aims to preview upcoming Big 12 games with interviews from around the conference and will continue through basketball season.

Bleacher Report is introducing several new digital programming concepts this year including Field Study, where Big 12 stars join their coaches for film study sessions on the practice field; and Alumni Walk, which follows notable alumni through campus tailgates to capture moments among fans.

Bleacher Report’s social platforms—including House of Highlights and B/R CFB—will highlight storylines, key moments, and top players across college football throughout the season.

For further media inquiries regarding these programs or changes to sports broadcasting schedules within Warner Bros. Discovery’s portfolio in North America or other regions internationally, please contact Tony Morreale at tony.morreale@wbd.com.


Organizations Mentioned: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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