The Rose Bowl, which featured the game between the Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide, had two broadcasts delivered on ESPN. Along with the standard broadcast, the game coverage was also done by the Field Pass broadcast.
The traditional broadcast was delivered by ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit and the sideline reporters were Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge. The second set of broadcasts was covered by the Field Pass broadcast team, which was made up of The Pat McAfee Show’s crew.
According to Awful Announcing, his crew included Pat McAfee, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, Connor Campbell, Anthony DiGuilio, and Ty Schmit. The fans were divided into two completely different dynamic broadcasts that were offered to them.
The NFL community considered the Pat McAfee Show to be more interactive than the other broadcasts. The attention of the fans was glued to the calls that were made by Pat McAfee and his crew. However, the traditional broadcast also received attention. The community gave divided remarks as well.
"BIG. GAPING. HOLE." – The Field Pass with Pat McAfee Rose Bowl broadcast. #CFP pic.twitter.com/tphIQzLROX
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 1, 2024
" It's Williams in motion. Low snap. MILROE STOPPED. MICHIGAN MAKES A STAND AND COMES UP WITH A MILESTONE PLAYOFF VICTORY."
Chris Fowler on the call for the Final play of the Rose Bowl.
Michigan beats Alabama 27-20 in overtime. pic.twitter.com/NFjkAGZKiT
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 2, 2024
Things I would rather do than listen to Pat McAfee call this Rose Bowl game: absolutely everything.
— Brian Stultz (@brianjstultz) January 1, 2024
Keith Jackson would roll over in his grave if he knew Pat McAfee was part of a Rose Bowl broadcast
— Todd Miller (@PlayByPlayGuy1) January 1, 2024
The Pat McAfee Rose Bowl coverage is actually my favorite thing that ESPN has ever done. @PatMcAfeeShow @espn
— Kayla Thompson (@kmthomp29) January 1, 2024
If you’re not watching Pat McAfee’s #RoseBowl Field Pass, you are missing out.
— RedChick BlueState (@RCBlueState) January 1, 2024
Rose Bowl watchers: quick reminder, despite him being from Pittsburgh, we (Pittsburgh) do not claim Pat McAfee.
— 𝙻𝚊la (@laur2137) January 1, 2024
The Field Pass with Pat McAfee Rose Bowl broadcast is much better than the traditional broadcast.
— Nate Weiser (@nweiser09) January 2, 2024
Both broadcast teams had their time when each of the different shows captured the attention of the fans.
