The ACC Network will offer extensive on-site programming surrounding the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami, Fla., from January 17–19, with special contributions from NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick. The network’s coverage will spotlight the Miami Hurricanes as they compete for the national title while providing fans with unparalleled access to coaches, players, and behind-the-scenes insights.
Belichick will appear as a guest analyst on ACC Huddle, sharing his perspective on championship preparation, game strategy, and postseason execution. His commentary will complement ACC Network’s regular analysts throughout the weekend. This provides a unique blend of professional and collegiate experience.
Coverage begins Saturday morning at 9 a.m. ET with ACC Huddle: Miami Media Day, delivering behind-the-scenes access from the official CFP Media Day at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Taylor Tannebaum will anchor the broadcast from Hard Rock Stadium alongside analysts Jimbo Fisher and Eddie Royal. Eric Mac Lain, Andrea Adelson, and David Hale will report live from Media Day. They will bring interviews with players and coaches directly to viewers..
Sunday’s programming includes the Head Coaches News Conference, featuring Miami’s Mario Cristobal and Indiana’s Curt Cignetti previewing the matchup. That evening, ACC Huddle: Championship Preview airs at 8 p.m. Tannebaum will work alongside Mac Lain, Royal, and Fisher to break down all facets of the Hurricanes-Hoosiers game.
A special edition of the ACC Network Football Podcast, hosted by former Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel and Georgia Tech captain Roddy Jones, follows at 9 p.m.
Gameday Monday brings more than seven consecutive hours of live coverage from Hard Rock Stadium.
Programming kicks off at 5 p.m. with Inside ACCess at the National Championship, featuring ACC insiders Adelson and Hale. ACC Huddle at the National Championship follows at 6 p.m., offering over 90 minutes of pregame analysis. Tannebaum will host alongside Mac Lain, Royal, Fisher, and Belichick. They will be joined by ACC Network personalities Kelsey Riggs Cuff, Tom Luginbill, and College Football Hall of Famer Mark Richt.
During the game, Field Pass with ACC Huddle will provide sideline commentary and real-time reactions. This continues the network’s tradition of an ACC-focused alternate viewing experience. Halftime analysis will be delivered by Cuff, Luginbill, and Richt.
Belichick’s addition to ESPN’s coverage follows the first-year head coach finishing 4-8 in his debut season at North Carolina.
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