Former Mizzou star quarterback Chase Daniel will have a new broadcasting role for the ESPN/ABC family for the 2026 season, joining "SEC Nation" on SEC Network.
He will replace Jordan Rodgers, who is moving into an “elevated role” for ESPN/ABC.
Daniel will also serve as the analyst for the college football Thursday night game on ESPN alongside Matt Barrie. The news was first reported by Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports.
Daniel first joined ESPN in 2025 as both a college football and NFL analyst. Prior to that, he co-hosted “The Facility” on FS1 alongside Emmanuel Acho, James Jones and LeSean McCoy before it was canceled as part of a network shakeup.
During his time at Mizzou, Daniel totaled more than 12,500 passing yards and 100 touchdowns. As a junior in 2007, the quarterback finished as a Heisman Trophy finalist and the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 4,306 yards and 33 touchdowns. He helped the Tigers reach back-to-back Big 12 Championship games.
Daniel played 13 years in the NFL following his stint at Mizzou with seven different teams. He was the backup to Drew Brees when the Saints won Super Bowl 44. Daniel spent three years back in Missouri with the Kansas City Chiefs (2013-15). He eventually wrapped up his career with the Chargers in 2022.
The quarterback will appear on campuses throughout the conference on "SEC Nation" alongside Barrie as the new host — replacing Laura Rutledge — and fellow analysts Paul Finebaum, Tim Tebow and Roman Harper. "SEC Nation" is available to watch on SEC Network from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday during the college football season.