
Tom Brady debuted on FOX Sports with a cameo appearance during the âBig Noon Kickoffâ before the Michigan Wolverines played the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday.
The former Wolverines quarterback voiced his for the Michigan team as they aim to secure a national championship in the Big Ten Conference title race.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has secured a substantial contract with FOX Sports, making him the networkâs primary NFL game analyst starting in 2024. The agreement spans ten years and is valued at $375 million.
Brady expressed his belief that Michigan is poised for success this year, mentioning their recent two consecutive Big Ten titles and victories over Ohio State.
âLook guys, I hate to ruin this for everyone else, but this is Michiganâs year,â said Brady.
He pointed out that coach Harbaugh had retained several key players, including quarterback J.J. McCarthy, running back Blake Corum and the Wolverinesâ defensive unit.
âThe winningest program in college football history is ready to go and make another national championship run. We got this. Letâs go. Go Blue,â he said.
The Wolverines secured a 30-3 victory over the Pirates in Saturdayâs matchup. Last year, they reached the College Football Playoff but lost against TCU Horned Frogs in the semifinals.
McCarthy wore a âFREE Harbaughâ shirt before and after Saturdayâs game, expressing for Jim Harbaugh amid his Level I suspension. The 59-year-old coach is serving a three-game suspension due to alleged recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period.
RB Blake Corum led with 73 rushing yards and a touchdown, while WR Roman Wilson caught six es for 78 yards, including all three of McCarthyâs touchdown throws. WR Cornelius Johnson added five catches for 71 yards.
Brady played college football at the University of Michigan from 1996 to 1999 before being drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2000 NFL Draft.
He contributed to Michiganâs victory over the Washington State Cougars in the 1998 Rose Bowl. During that season, Brady completed 12 out of 15 es for 103 ing yards from four games as a backup signal-caller.
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