They did the wild card game last year and every one I can remember since this format got put in place. I don't watch college ball so I don't know if Bret was around last year to have his toes stepped on. But this was a definite change.
I've heard Bret do them in the past. Can't recall ESPN getting any playoff telecasts.
In fact, I can recall Bret doing a playoff game with Philly and Dick Vermeil was his co-host. That was at least in the early 90's (i.e. pre-Rams).
I also heard Mike Patrick state this earlier this year. You may have seen them do a playoff game, but I can't recall one.
Doesn't mean you're not right.
Of course, I try to zone out most of these dudes and, if Philly's playing, put on
Merrill Reese, the greatest voice in football.
With Merrill, you have to add one to the team's possession and subtract one from wherever he says the Eagles got to...