ESPN has announced that it will discontinue the use of its BottomLine ticker during college football broadcasts. This change applies to regular-season games across multiple channels including ABC, ACC Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, and SEC Network. The network has already removed the ticker for marquee events such as the College Football Playoff and NBA and NHL postseason games.

According to an ESPN spokesperson, this move is intended to create a “cleaner presentation” that emphasizes the live game action rather than ongoing score updates. While the ticker will be removed during play, viewers will still receive score alerts at designated times throughout each quarter. Additional updates will appear near the score bug or in the top right corner of the screen to help viewers track scheduling adjustments when games run late or switch channels.

The network believes this update enhances the viewing experience by reducing on-screen clutter and focusing attention on the field. ESPN assumes that most fans now rely on mobile devices for real-time scores and information on other games, making the BottomLine ticker less necessary during live broadcasts.

This transition reflects ESPN’s broader efforts to refine its presentation and cater to modern viewing habits. By streamlining the visual broadcast elements, ESPN aims to better serve fans and align its production approach with trends it has set in other major sporting events.