ESPN reporter Taylor Davis caught dancing to Drake before live college football broadcast goes viral

ESPN sideline reporter Taylor Davis became the center of attention on Saturday, August 31, 2024, when a video of her dancing before the Southern Miss vs Mississippi State college football game in Hattiesburg, Mississippi went viral.

Instead of the game itself, fans online were more focused on Davis moving to a Drake song just moments before going live on TV. The clip spread quickly on social media, making Davis one of the most talked-about figures of Week 1 in college football.

Taylor Davis caught on camera dancing before live broadcast

Before kickoff at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, stadium DJ Kujho captured Taylor Davis having fun on the sideline. In the video, she can be seen enjoying the music and dancing before quickly switching into professional mode for her live ESPN hit.

Two short clips of her went online and spread fast across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

After seeing the video blow up, Taylor Davis even laughed about it herself on social media, writing: “Couldn’t help myself!” She later spoke about the moment on the Bleav Podcast with former Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell. Taylor Davis admitted she was a little embarrassed but explained: “Bruh, you know what, it surprises people that all I listen to is rap.

I don’t listen to country. I grew up in Alabama, went to Auburn, I live in Nashville… and it’s rap and hip-hop for me.”

Taylor Davis explains why music keeps her calm before games

Taylor Davis shared that music helps her handle nerves before broadcasts. She said her love for rap gives her confidence and helps her focus: “I get nervous before a broadcast, so I just had to vibe out… but I try really hard to do my job really well and to know ball. It’s kind of funny that what goes viral is me rapping or dancing, not my sports analysis.”Also Read: “I Was Petrified Of You”: Chris Evert Shocks US Open Crowd With Surprising Words For Cliff Drysdale After 46 Years At ESPNThe ESPN reporter admitted she felt the moment was “a little cringe,” but added: “I am who I am and you’ve got to do what keeps you loose before a game.”Taylor Davis has been with ESPN since graduating from Auburn University in 2014. She started as a production assistant, then worked as a studio and podcast host for the Carolina Panthers in 2019. She later became a team reporter for the Kansas City Royals in 2021 and 2022 before moving back into college football coverage with ESPN.Now, after her sideline dance went viral, Taylor Davis has gained an even bigger following. What started as a lighthearted pregame moment has turned her into a fan favorite beyond the football field.