Savannah and Craig celebrate 'new beginnings' as TODAY co-anchors on 'Sunday Night Football'

Savannah and Craig celebrate ‘new beginnings’ as TODAY co-anchors on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Posted by Admin January 13, 2025 Football

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Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin had a big night out before their official debut as TODAY co-anchors on Jan. 13.

Savannah and Craig appeared on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” in Tampa with Mike Tirico at halftime.

“It’s a quick turnaround, but we can’t wait. Tomorrow’s a big morning,” Tirico said, before offering his congratulations to Craig.

“What better way by the way to spend the day before the first day of school?” Craig said.

“I’m beyond excited. I am stoked,” he added. “We know what the TODAY show has meant to this country for so many years and to be a part of that franchise and to be a part of that history and to do it sitting next to the big sister I never had every morning — dreams come true.”

During their conversation, Savannah also previewed what the day has in store.

“It’s going to be momentous for Craig, but also for us,” Savannah said. “We have so much gratitude that the perfect person for this job has been sitting right one chair over for the past seven years. It’s beautiful. We’ve got a couple surprises for you.”

Savannah said they will continue to follow the wildfires raging across Southern California and focus in on how people can help. As of Sunday night, the fires have left at least 24 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. The biggest blaze, the Palisades Fire, has burned more than 20,000 acres and is 13% contained, according to Cal Fire.

Savannah and Craig also interviewed none other than Tirico while in Tampa for the NFL game, and their conversation will air Jan. 13 for Craig’s first show.

Before the 8 p.m. ET kickoff for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders wild-card weekend game, Craig and Savannah soaked up Raymond James Stadium.

“I am here not to watch the game, no, no, no, I’m here to celebrate our new beginnings,” Craig said in a video shared to the official NBC Sports Instagram.

“There’s only one way to celebrate,” Savannah said. “We’re on ‘Sunday Night Football!'”

Craig steps into the anchor chair left by Hoda Kotb, who departed TODAY Jan. 10 after 17 years with a moving and tearful “Hoda-bration” for her last show.

Craig was named TODAY co-anchor in November 2024. He will continue to serve as co-host of the 3rd hour of TODAY.

“I am beyond excited and grateful,” Craig said at the time about his new role. “This is the latest in a long line of blessings.”

Tune in to NBC on Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 a.m. ET for Craig’s first day as TODAY co-anchor.