Katie George

Katie George, born on December 3, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky, began her athletic career playing volleyball at Assumption High School, where she was named Prep Volleyball’s National Player of the Year. She continued her volleyball career at the University of Louisville, where she achieved significant milestones. George was a three-time first-team all-conference selection, earning accolades in the American Athletic Conference (2013) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, she was recognized as the ACC Player, Setter, and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, helping Louisville secure conference championships in three different leagues. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Louisville with a degree in communications and a minor in sports administration, and also completed an internship at CBS Sports during her college years.

Following her successful collegiate athletic career, George ventured into pageantry, becoming Miss Kentucky USA 2015. She went on to compete in Miss USA 2015, where she advanced to the top fifteen and then the top eleven after winning the fan vote. Her broadcasting career commenced in 2015 as a reporter for WDRB in Louisville, Kentucky. She then joined Fox Sports Wisconsin to cover the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2018–19 NBA season. In 2019, George joined the ACC Network at its launch, and by 2021, she transitioned to a full-time role at ESPN. Her responsibilities at ESPN include serving as a reporter for ESPN/ABC Saturday college football games, and contributing to coverage of the UFL, Premier Lacrosse, and the NBA. She also hosts and moderates ESPN’s “Unlapped” video podcast, which focuses on Formula 1 racing, and hosts a post-race review program for ESPN’s digital platforms, often reporting from race venues for F1 digital preview shows in America.

George’s career progression highlights her versatility and dedication across various sports media roles. She has covered multiple College Football Playoff Semifinals and marquee regular season games, and in May, was recognized with an Emmy for her work on ESPN’s SEC on ABC college football coverage. In 2025, she expanded her NFL coverage to include five “Monday Night Football” games, making her NFL debut in Week 2 covering the Chargers at Raiders game. She also covered the 2025 US Open, where she interviewed tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. Her work demonstrates a consistent advancement in sports reporting, encompassing collegiate sports, professional basketball, football, lacrosse, and motorsport, establishing her as a recognizable figure in sports broadcasting.