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Football Media Days to be Held Virtually August 3-4; Live Coverage on ESPN+

IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the dates, format and coverage plans for its 2021 Football Media Days, which will be held virtually August 3-4 and available to fans exclusively on ESPN+.

ESPN college football announcers Kris Budden and Rene Ingoglia will host the two-day event from The American’s state-of-the-art studio in Irving, Texas. Former Houston quarterback – and 1989 Heisman Trophy winner - Andre Ware and The American’s Morgan Uber will provide additional coverage and analysis.

Coverage will begin Tuesday, August 3, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ with the American Media Day Pregame Show, a two-hour program that will preview the 2021 season, with a look at all 11 teams as well as top returning players, potential breakout stars and a one-on-one interview with Commissioner Mike Aresco.