Cris Collinsworth Makes Surprise Super Bowl Announcement That Will Disappoint NFL Fans

Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico will call their first Super Bowl together.

NBC Sports analyst Cris Collinsworth gave fans a disappointing update on his plans for Super Bowl 60 on Sunday.

Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico will call Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. This will be Tirico’s first Super Bowl as a play-by-play commentator, and Collinsworth’s sixth.

For those unaware, Collinsworth has a habit of “sliding” his way in front of the cameras before he calls a game for NBC Sports. The so-called “Collinsworth Slide” has become a popular “Sunday Night Football” tradition.

Unfortunately for fans of the “Collinsworth Slide,” it doesn’t sound like the legendary NFL analyst is planning to do it for Super Bowl 60.

During Super Bowl week, Collinsworth was asked if he would perform the maneuver on Sunday when he calls the game with Tirico.

“Unlikely,” Collinsworth said. “Take the onder on that one.”

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Many fans have expressed their displeasure with the Super Bowl 60 broadcast team. But this is part of the NFL’s Super Bowl broadcast rotation, with ABC/ESPN airing next year’s game. CBS Sports will air Super Bowl 62.

Cris Collinsworth Has Called Five Super Bowls

Cris Collinsworth (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Collinsworth called his first big game 21 years ago, working with Troy Aikman and Joe Buck in Super Bowl 39. In that game, the New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 to cement their dynasty.

He also called Super Bowl 46 (New York Giants vs. New England Patriots), Super Bowl 49 (Patriots vs. Seahawks), Super Bowl 52 (Eagles vs. Patriots) and Super Bowl 46 (Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots are 2-2 in Super Bowls called by Collinsworth, so something has to give.

Per Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Collinsworth signed a four-year extension with NBC Sports in 2024. This puts the longtime commentator in a position to call at least one more Super Bowl for NBC after this season.