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ESPN's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman Reportedly Headed for Split

ESPN's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman Reportedly Headed for Split
World Sports · 10:07:38 - Friday, 6 November 2026

ESPN's lead NFL broadcast duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are reportedly headed for a split, according to a report by Chris Bumbaca of USA TODAY and the Detroit News published Wednesday.

The longtime broadcasting partners, who joined ESPN together in 2022 after two decades at Fox Sports, have been the network's primary Monday Night Football commentary team. Details regarding the nature of the reported feud or the timeline for a potential separation were not immediately disclosed in the initial report.

Buck and Aikman have called games together since 2002, becoming one of the most recognizable booth pairings in sports broadcasting history. Their move to ESPN marked a significant acquisition for the network's NFL coverage.

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