SiriusXM’s signature college football morning show is signing off. Dusty and Danny in the Morning wraps its run this Friday, according to On3 insider Brett McMurphy.
What We Know: Dusty Dvoracek and Danny Kanell have co-hosted the show for the past five years. It built a reputation as one of SiriusXM’s top college football programs. Dvoracek, a former Oklahoma standout, is reportedly shifting to SiriusXM’s afternoon lineup. The move gives him more flexibility to expand his role at ESPN. Kanell will remain in the morning timeslot with a co-host yet to be named.
What’s At Stake: The shift in daypart will help Dvoracek, who calls college football broadcasts on ESPN. According to McMurphy, his role with the network will be increasing this coming season.
What Remains Unclear: Kanell’s new morning co-host has not been named. McMurphy’s report didn’t specify Dvoracek’s exact afternoon timeslot either. It’s also unclear how this shift will affect Jacob Hester and EJ Manuel in afternoons. SiriusXM has not responded for comment from Barrett Media.
What It Means: The end of Dusty and Danny closes a five-year chapter in college sports radio. However, neither host is truly leaving the network. Instead, SiriusXM is restructuring its college football audio lineup. Meanwhile, Dvoracek’s expanded ESPN role suggests a growing crossover between radio and television commitments in sports media.
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