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Molly McGrath Joins ESPN’s Expanded NFL Coverage

The move follows Disney’s acquisition of NFL Network, adding a seven-game package to ESPN’s slate and creating new NFL assignment opportunities for McGrath.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows ESPN announcer Molly McGrath reacts during the Indiana Hoosiers versus Oregon Ducks College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 9th, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. , Image 2 shows Molly McGrath covering the NFL Draft in April 2026.

Overview

  • ESPN confirmed Friday that Molly McGrath will leave its college football crew to be the sideline reporter for the network’s new NFL Network game package and the top fill-in host on NFL Live when Laura Rutledge is unavailable.
  • The seven-game package was added after Disney acquired NFL Network earlier this year, and Dave Pasch is expected to be the lead play-by-play voice for those broadcasts.
  • ESPN has not yet announced the color commentator or complete on-air booth for the package, leaving key broadcast roles still to be filled.
  • McGrath’s move reflects a steady career rise at ESPN that began as a production assistant after Boston College and continued with on-air college football and basketball work since 2016.
  • The change is part of a broader personnel reshuffle tied to the NFL Network deal and could boost McGrath’s profile for larger event assignments, including possible but unconfirmed involvement in Super Bowl coverage.