Another Heisman Trophy winner is set to join FOX Sports' college football this year.
Robert Griffin III will join the network as a color commentator in the booth alongside veteran play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti and sideline reporter Alexa Landestoy.
In addition to calling games, Griffin's podcast, "OUTTA POCKET WITH RGIII," will be featured on FOX Sports/Red Seat Ventures, according to a press release. The former Baylor standout co-hosts the series with his wife, Grete Griffin. The news had many people talking on social media, including Deion Sanders. The longtime friend of RGII sent his best before he started his new role.
"God bless the Griffin family," Sanders wrote on X (Formerly Twitter).
God bless the Griffin family
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) August 28, 2025
Griffin had two years remaining on his contract when ESPN made the decision to fire him last year. However, his comeback story appears to be stronger than the untimely dismissal.
"This opportunity with FOX Sports represents the perfect intersection of my two greatest passions - football and storytelling," Griffin said. "I'm honored to join the FOX Sports family and excited to celebrate the game of football while working with some of the best people in the business telling the stories that matter. My goal is to bring that authentic perspective to every broadcast, helping fans understand not just what's happening on the field, but why it matters and what it means to the young men chasing their dreams."
Griffin's first game for FOX Sports will be on Friday when Baylor hosts Auburn at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
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