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SEC Football: Fans will have multiple viewing options for the national championship game

By Abbey Giese

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 6: Head Coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs speaks to the media during the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day at Philips Arena on January 6, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 6: Head Coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs speaks to the media during the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day at Philips Arena on January 6, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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ESPN will offer 20 productions for the national championship including broadcasts featuring hometown radio announcers for each SEC team playing on Monday.

Once again, college football fans will have a wide selection of viewing options for this year’s national championship matchup between two SEC teams.

When Georgia and Alabama meet in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday night, fans who were not willing to pay thousands of dollars for tickets can choose between 20 different production options with ESPN’s MegaCast.

This is the fifth year that ESPN will provide the MegaCast options for the national championship. The MegaCast is great for fans who want a more custom viewing experience.

Diehard Georgia or Alabama fans can choose the hometown radio broadcasts. Instead of the neutral game call with Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler, Crimson Tide fans can hear Eli Gold’s voice while watching the game. Bulldogs fans can also listen to Scott Howard instead of the traditional telecast.

ESPN will also offer the Coaches Film Room with current and former college football coaches offering analysis on the game. There will also be a Homers Telecast with former SEC stars Landon Collins and Aaron Murray providing commentary.

Other options also include the Sky Cam, Command Center, Data Center, Sounds of the Game and many more.

ESPN did see an increase in viewership this past year. Reporting streaming viewership did have an impact on the numbers.

The internet and streaming have completely changed the way we watch television, including live sports. Therefore, traditional broadcasts are not as popular as they used to be.

Fans want their game watching experience to be as personalized as possible. The MegaCast options allow them to choose a more favorable option if they prefer something other than standard broadcasts.

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The SEC has some of the most passionate fan bases in the country. Listening to hometown announcers or former SEC players call the biggest game of the season will definitely be appealing options.

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