ESPN unveils 'SEC on ABC' anthem; fans on social media left underwhelmed
ESPN is entering a brand-new era, featuring more SEC action than ever before starting in 2024.
With the official ending of the “SEC on CBS,” ESPN will be unveiling for the first time ever the “SEC on ABC” this fall. The first installment comes in Week 1, and that means ESPN needed a new anthem for the programming.
The “SEC on ABC” anthem was unveiled Monday morning that will accompany the broadcasts throughout the season. The anthem is an updated rendition of “Fly Away” by Quavo and Lenny Kravitz and features the tagline of “This is how it’s done.”
Fans can get their first taste of the anthem before seeing the full thing when Aug. 31 rolls around:
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Fan reaction
Finding a good anthem is undoubtedly tricky, especially when it comes to replacing something as iconic as the intro for the “SEC on CBS.” Fans are accustomed to a particular sound, and Monday’s unveiling left many individuals wanting… a bit more out of the process.
Here is how social media captured the moment, including some that are already missing the “SEC on CBS” intro:
Anthem? That just seems like an ad. No way that is what plays on Saturdays.
— Chris (@TideFanChris) August 12, 2024
Oh no
— The Special Man (@TheSpecialMan) August 12, 2024
me every day knowing ohio state & ucla and other big 18 fans get the CBS song now pic.twitter.com/9yE6hFkIb8
— Max Grimard (@MaxGrimard) August 12, 2024
Yuck
— Auburn Tweep (@AUTweep) August 12, 2024
The new SEC on ABC theme….
Please come back, CBS pic.twitter.com/bWG2zbRVlx
— Sidelines – Bama (@SSN_Alabama) August 12, 2024
Cbs theme >
— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) August 12, 2024
Pretty sad.
— Scott F Long (@sfglong) August 12, 2024
— ℍ⚡️ (@HamDawg115) August 12, 2024
Mannn we shouldn’t have left cbs
— General Will (@GamecockWill69) August 12, 2024
“You know the big conference match-up you’ve been waiting all week or year to watch? Let’s make sure you’re as minimally hype for it as possible” -ABC
— Pierce Wilford (@PierceWilford) August 12, 2024
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As long as Gary Danielson isn’t on it, I’m OK with it. Of course, Joe Tesitore isn’t far behind Danielson. Mister let’s use an adjective every other word trying to get a catch phrase. Still miss Ron Franklin, Dr Jerry Punch, and the espn gang.
The mouse needs to pony up all the cash to buy the rights to the CBS anthem. Imagine, we get the soundtrack to our childhood without Gary.
The “anthem” makes ME want to fly away.