Trey Wingo disputes claim that Ryan Clark built 'NFL Live' audience

Show averaged 688,000 viewers in 2013 versus 469,000 now.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

What happened: Former ESPN host Trey Wingo pushed back against social media claims that departing analyst Ryan Clark built the audience for 'NFL Live,' per the New York Post. Wingo shared historical data to demonstrate the afternoon program's success well before the current iteration of the desk.

Why it matters: The exchange follows Clark's mid-broadcast dismissal from the network earlier this week. Multiple former network personalities have weighed in on the fallout and the ensuing debate over daytime sports television ratings.

By the numbers: The program averaged 688,000 viewers in 2013, compared to an average of 469,000 viewers in the first quarter of 2026.

What to watch: ESPN must finalize its daytime NFL programming lineup ahead of the 2026 season.

Sources

New York Post 2026-07-23T16:44:22.021202+00:00

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