SBJ Morning Buzzcast SBJ Morning Buzzcast: December 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
Get ready for the World Cup draw excitement with Fox's new coverage and Thierry Henry joining as an analyst. Discover which college football games attracted the biggest audiences this season, with Ohio State vs. Michigan leading the pack. Netflix is in discussions to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, stirring up the future of HBO sports. Plus, college basketball is expanding globally, heading to Dubai, while the Bahamas Bowl relocates to Frisco as the Xbox Bowl. Don't miss the action from the MLS Cup and new sponsorships on the horizon!
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World Cup Draw Is A Star-Studded Media Event
- The World Cup draw in D.C. is a major media event with star talent and global attention around noon at the Kennedy Center.
- Fox added Thierry Henry and celebrity co-hosts to boost reach and viewership for the draw coverage.
Conference Titles Largely Decide Playoff Picture
- College conference championship weekend is the main event leading into the college football playoff decisions.
- Several title games feature undefeated teams, likely securing both in the College Football Playoff regardless of outcomes.
TV Ratings Favor ABC And The SEC
- Ohio State vs. Michigan topped TV ratings with 18.4 million viewers, and ABC carried 17 of the top 20 college football games.
- CBS had no games in the top 35, underscoring the value of ESPN's SEC rights acquisition.