"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"We’re combining trusted reporting with powerful voices, and massive distribution from Yahoo Sports to deliver the most comprehensive coverage of college sports in this new era"
Dellenger's exit comes on the heels of the announcement that The Athletic's national college football writer, Andy Staples, was departing to join digital outlet On3.
Dellenger reports the Big Ten's deal will allow CBS to air their final season of the SEC during the first year of the contract, but said details weren't provided.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”