Schaap then provided details on "Sports Center" and a story was posted on ESPN.com.

NPR: Te'o Tells ESPN: Not Involved In Creating Hoax

Te'o told Schaap that the hoax was created by a man named Ronaiah Tuiasosopo.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

After a two-and-a-half hour interview, veteran sports reporter Schaap said Te'o's story sounded convincing.

CNN: Manti Te'o denies he was part of girlfriend hoax