The Five Best College Football Announcers

College football announcers are a little bit like weatherman – you are either loved for making an astute observation, or hated because you are as far off as a prediction of the morning weather.

In either situation, college football fans cannot wait to see which side of the fence you will sit on, possibly a small train wreck waiting to happen. And honestly, they add to what could otherwise be a dull or boring situation like Georgia vs. Troy.

I remember being a youngster watching college football with my dad, listening to Keith Jackson or Curt Gowdy – national announcers who captivated us with their flair and their definite sound and texture. Today’s announcers have a look, a bite and a way of bringing us in from afar but also making us pine for the “old days.”

Here is a look at five of the best in the business today.