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Brian Kelly has gone from head coach with an ever-changing accent to working in the CBS booth for some games this fall (and he's also predicting a perfect Notre Dame season , for what it's worth).
So how did he do? Despite all the jokes about whatever accent he used, there were some positive reviews -- of course the former coach knew ball, and he seemed fairly comfortable on the air.
But Kelly had this to say about his own debut: "I'll tell you what, you guys have been great, taking me in. I'll have to get better to keep up with you guys, but thanks for making this one a little bit easier than I thought."
Brian Kelly on his CBS Sports color commentator debut: "I'll have to get better to keep up with you guys, but thanks for making this one a little bit easier than I thought." pic.twitter.com/TTaGRC0dwR
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 30, 2026 They always say you're your own worst critic. But for a debut? Not bad!
Brian Kelly highlights from his CBS Sports debut
Brian Kelly: "This would be a Monday morning meeting with the game management crew in my office, if I'm at home and the clock's running." Adam Breneman: "Give us an idea of the things you would say." Kelly: "Just 'You guys need to do a better job,' and I'd leave it at that." https://t.co/Xytc1WW6Ej pic.twitter.com/1n1NYRnhI2
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 29, 2026 Brian Kelly: "I don't mean this in any disrespectful manner to the game of soccer. I loved it. We all watched it, right? As our team was doing well. But there's a lot of flopping going on out here right now. So, we've got to clean that up." pic.twitter.com/8uDCNHJKQf
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 29, 2026 Irish fans, how do we feel about Brian Kelly in the broadcasting booth? pic.twitter.com/h4S9qdLhBV
— Biased Notre Dame Fan (@CFBGuy999) August 30, 2026 There you have it!
This article originally appeared on For The Win: How did Brian Kelly's CBS Sports debut go? What ex-LSU coach said
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