ESPN IS ROLLING out a series of new anthems to fire up fans ahead of the 2025–26 college football season.
This year, ESPN is collaborating with country music stars Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs, breakout 2025 singer-songwriter Alex Warren, British folk band Mumford & Sons, and the multi-talented musician, producer, songwriter, and fashion designer Pharrell Williams. Fans will hear the tracks across ESPN platforms throughout the season.
ESPN vice president of sports marketing Curtis Friends said, “Music is the spark that turns college football from a game into a spectacle. Every artist we collaborate with brings a sound that matches the adrenaline, unpredictability, and wildness that define Saturdays.”
SEC on ABC
Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs’ “Backup Plan”, from Zimmerman’s second studio album Different Night Same Rodeo (released 2 May), debuted across ESPN platforms during SEC Media Days.
ACC Network
Alex Warren’s track “Bloodline” featuring Jelly Roll is the anthem for the season. His song “You Can’t Stop This” will also feature in ACC Network’s Saturday Football Primetime promotions.
SEC Network
Mumford & Sons return with “Good People”, their first release in five years, produced by Pharrell Williams, which will serve as the channel’s anthem.
