ESPN Ends Syndicated Edition of Good Morning Football
The move removes the Sony- and affiliate-distributed two-hour feed and could prompt changes to the flagship show's format under ESPN’s new control of NFL Network.
Overview
- ESPN has decided not to renew the two-hour syndicated edition, GMFB: Overtime, which means that third-party distribution on the Roku Channel and local affiliates will stop.
- The primary Good Morning Football broadcast will remain on NFL Network even though the syndicated version is ending.
- GMFB: Overtime debuted in August 2024 after production moved from New York to Los Angeles and the main show was shortened from three hours to two to allow a taped second edition.
- The cancellation was reported by Front Office Sports and confirmed by other outlets, and an ESPN spokesperson declined to comment on the decision.
- Low syndicated ratings were cited in coverage as a factor of interest, and it remains unclear whether ESPN will restore the flagship show's previous three-hour runtime or change production and affiliate schedules.