“Shockwaves in Sports: FOX College Football Announcer Announces Stunning Departure Before 2025 Season!”
In a surprising turn of events, former NFL quarterback Brock Huard is trading in his commentator’s mic for a coaching whistle. After five successful years in FOX’s college football booth, he’ll pivot to take on a new role as a tight ends coach at his son’s high school, Valor Christian. This choice raises a fascinating question: when does the call of coaching trump the thrill of calling a game? Huard’s journey reflects a profound commitment to family and personal growth, illustrating how the allure of mentoring young athletes can eclipse the glitz of the broadcast booth. As he prepares to dive into this new chapter, Huard is not just looking to impart wisdom—he’s eager to experience the game from a different perspective, knowing that these formative years with his son are moments that can never be reclaimed. Curious to learn more about this shift and what it means for his future? LEARN MORE.
Brock Huard revealed that he won’t call college football games for FOX in 2025.
For the last five years, Huard has worked on FOX’s No. 2 college booth as a color commentator. The former quarterback, who previously worked at ESPN, has also called UFL games while co-hosting a Seattle Sports radio show.
On last week’s Real Hawk podcast, Huard announced that he’s stepping down from his college football announcing duties. He’ll instead coach tight ends at his son’s high school, Valor Christian.
Huard will join the Colorado private school’s staff helmed by head coach Mike Sanford, a longtime college offensive coordinator who served stints at Notre Dame, Minnesota, and most recently Colorado.
“I’m going to learn a lot of football,” Huard said, via Front Office Sports. “I told [Sanford], for 18 years, I’ve been in reaction mode. So much of my radio show, so much on game day. Yeah, I project, and I try to see how the game’s unfolding. But most of it is just reacting. [I’m] kind of excited and anxious to see what it’s like on the other side, to prepare, to be in ‘go mode’ from the coaching end of it—and learn a lot. I think I’ll be a better broadcaster. I think the radio show will be better.”
Along with maintaining his Brock and Salk show with Mike Salk, Huard said he’s “kept the door” open for NFL broadcasting opportunities.
“I’d like to still do that down the road,” Huard said of announcing. “But for these years, these formative years, my son’s gonna be a sophomore. These are years I’ll never, ever, ever get back, and I’m gonna jump into it.”
However, Huard also sees a scenario where he catches the coaching bug and wants to devote his time to that career. He noted that Trent Dilfer and Tim Hasselbeck, also former NFL quarterbacks and ESPN broadcasters, had the same experience coaching high school football.
“All those guys jumped into it,” Huard said. “They all loved it, and I won’t be surprised if I get into this and go, ‘Hm, I’d really like to do this.’ Because I love coaching and developing these young people. It’s pretty fun.”
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