Syracuse Alumnus to Substitute for Mike Tirico on NBC Broadcast
An alumnus of Syracuse University will substitute for Mike Tirico on the NBC broadcast of the Bears-Bucs game.
Syracuse, NY, November 8, 2026 — A notable change is set to occur during NBC’s broadcast of the upcoming Chicago Bears versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, as a Syracuse University alumnus will step in to substitute for lead play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico.
The specific identity of the Syracuse alumnus who will be filling in for Tirico was not provided in the available information. Details regarding the reason for Mike Tirico’s absence from this particular broadcast were also not disclosed.
The substitution applies to the NBC broadcast of the game between the Bears and the Buccaneers. Further specifics about the game’s date, time, or the exact nature of the broadcast segment for which the alumnus will substitute were not immediately available. Information concerning the alumnus’s prior broadcasting experience or their connection to the NBC sports team was also not detailed.
This situation marks a temporary shift in the broadcast booth for the NFL matchup. The selection of a Syracuse University alumnus highlights a connection between the university’s alumni network and major sports broadcasting events. Viewers tuning into the Bears-Bucs game on NBC can expect to hear a different voice handling the play-by-play duties in place of Mike Tirico. Additional details about the substitute announcer are expected to be released closer to the game date.
Story summarized from the original created by Brent Axe on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.
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