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B1G College Countdown

Sports · 2023

Next: S4 E5, From University Park, PA · 2026-10-10

B1G College Countdown will capture college football's unique gameday atmosphere by providing pre-game and halftime commentary from the site of that week's primetime game – 11 Big Ten and two Notre Dame games. The show will also provide pre-game and halftime content for most of NBC Sports' college football afternoon games throughout the season on NBC and Peacock.

Cast

Joshua Perry Analyst

Ahmed Fareed Host

Matt Cassel Analyst

Michael Robinson Analyst

Nicole Auerbach Lead Insider

Chris Simms Analyst

Maria Taylor Host

JF John Fanta Contributor

Jordan Cornette Host/Game Break Updates

CR Connor Rogers NFL Draft Analyst

Season 4

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4

E1 From Ann Arbor, MI 2026-09-05 · 30 min Host Ahmed Fareed in studio alongside analyst Joshua Perry, and college football insider Nicole Auerbach, with analyst Chris Simms.

E2 From Iowa City, IA 2026-09-12 · 30 min Host Ahmed Fareed in studio alongside analyst Joshua Perry, and college football insider Nicole Auerbach, with analyst Chris Simms. At the game site host Jordan Cornette alongside analysts Matt Cassel and Michael Robinson.

E3 From Los Angeles, CA 2026-09-26 · 30 min Host Ahmed Fareed in studio alongside analysts Chris Simms, Joshua Perry, and college football insider Nicole Auerbach, with, betting analyst Connor Rogers. John Fanta provides game break updates.

E4 From Los Angeles, CA 2026-10-03 · 30 min Host Ahmed Fareed in studio alongside analysts Chris Simms, Joshua Perry, and college football insider Nicole Auerbach, with, betting analyst Connor Rogers. John Fanta provides game break updates.

E5 From University Park, PA 2026-10-10 · 30 min Host Ahmed Fareed in studio alongside analysts Chris Simms, Joshua Perry, and college football insider Nicole Auerbach, with, betting analyst Connor Rogers. John Fanta provides game break updates.

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