Ann Arbor, Mich. ? Mike Tirico is about to make his “Monday Night Football” debut, and the play-by-play announcer hopes he doesn’t grab fans’ attention.

“If I’m doing my job, I’ll be like an offensive lineman or an official,” Tirico said. “You’ll know I’m there, but you won’t really notice me.”

Tirico will be part of a new-look broadcast as “Monday Night Football” moves from ABC – its home for 36 seasons – to ESPN, starting today with the Oakland-Minnesota game.

Al Michaels and John Madden are out, leaving to join NBC for its Sunday night NFL games, and Tirico is in along with analysts Joe Theismann and Tony Kornheiser.

Tirico is about to join an exclusive group. Keith Jackson was the play-by-play voice in 1970 when “Monday Night Football” started and was followed by Frank Gifford (1971-85) and Michaels (1986-2005).

“I’m only on that list because we have the same title. I hope I can earn my place with those guys down the road, because they’re among the best in the business,” Tirico said.