Ever seen a duck battle a wolverine, you can if you will be near Ann Arbor. As Michigan Wolverines are looking to right the ship after a brutal start to the 2024 college football season. The Wolverines are 5–3 on the season so far. The hardest stretch of the season begins now, with three of the last games coming against ranked teams. On week 10, the mason blue will host the No. 1 team in the entire country, as Dan Lanning’s fierce Oregon Ducks comes to town. You can catch this game live on the CBS Sports Network.
That said, CBS Sports has enlisted the iconic duo Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson to call this high-stakes game, fitting voice to this battle. In case you don’t you know who they are? Then we are in your safe. For Nessler, college football has been the playground of his illustrious broadcasting career. Known for his crisp play-by-play style and insightful commentary, Nessler has covered a wide range of top-tier matchups and historic moments. From SEC showdowns to major bowl games, he has made a name for himself as one of the sport’s most reliable and engaging voices.
Starting from CBS, he jumped ship into ESPN ABC, and NFL Network and finally reverted to CB. While Danielson came a long way from carrying out his play-by-play radio duties with AI Ciraldo on Georgia Tech basketball to CBS’ lead play-by-play announcer. The all-round also had a great stint with NBA and college basketball. Gary Danielson, a former Purdue and Detroit Lions quarterback, complements Nessler with his deep understanding of strategy and player mentality. Danielson joined CBS in 2006 after a decade at ABC Sports, and a unique ability to dissect plays and provide context that goes beyond the surface has marked his tenure in the booth.
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This isn’t just another gig for Nessler and Danielson; it’s the third CBS-broadcast game of Michigan’s season, and the duo is well-prepped to revisit a historic rivalry. The last time the Ducks visited Michigan. They stunned the Wolverines with a dominant performance led by Dennis Dixon. As the two powerhouse programs meet again, Nessler and Danielson will undoubtedly remind fans of that unforgettable 2007 clash and highlight how these teams have grown over the years.
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Dan Lanning and his Oregon side might look much scarier. With the likes of Defensive end Jordan Burch, who’s missed three-straight games, and tight end Terrance Ferguson, who’s missed two-straight, both returned to practice on Tuesday. Burch, one of the most dominant Ducks, has been out with an injury.
In just five games so far this season. The senior edge rusher has recorded 19 total tackles, five sacks and a fumble recovery. And Fergusson will be hungrier after being out because of his appendix removal. The senior TE will be looking to add to his 20 receptions for 321 yards in six games so far this fall.
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“I think that we have guys that are questionable that are going to be practicing with us this week,” head coach Dan Lanning said Tuesday. More problems for the Wolverines.
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