Who is Katie George? Former Miss Kentucky joins ESPN’s NFL Monday Night Football as sideline reporter

ESPN is expanding its Monday Night Football coverage by bringing in reporter Katie George for five games in 2025. George, a familiar face from college football broadcasts, will be joining sideline reporting duties during ESPN’s Week 2 doubleheader, pairing her expertise with NFL audiences.

Monday Night Football reporter Katie George’s journey from a Louisville star to Monday Night sideline

Fans of college football recognize Katie George from her field-level updates and sideline insight since she joined ESPN in 2019. Now, she’s stepping into NFL coverage, officially entering the Monday Night Football lineup this season. The Week 2 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders is set to mark her NFL sideline debut.Her resume speaks volumes of her credibility. She has worked multiple College Football Playoff semifinals and high-profile regular-season matchups already.

In fact, her contribution to ESPN’s SEC on ABC coverage earlier this year earned her an Emmy award. Alongside her growing football portfolio, George has continued her roles teaming up on NBA telecasts, while maintaining a steady NFL presence for her first few games of the season.

A versatile broadcaster with roots in athletics and pageants

Before launching her career at ESPN, Katie George made her mark as a sports anchor and reporter at WDRB in Louisville. Prior to that, she had a standout athletic career at the University of Louisville, where she earned ACC Player of the Year honors in 2015 and was a three-time first-team all-conference selection as a volleyball player.

Her accomplishments stretch beyond sports too. George was crowned Miss Kentucky USA and went on to place in the top 11 at the Miss USA pageant.

Fans can expect sharp sideline reporting from Katie George this NFL season

Katie George’s inclusion in Monday Night Football adds fresh perspective from someone deeply acquainted with both college and NBA broadcasts. Her sideline reporting experience and recognition in college football make her a strong fit for NFL sideline coverage. Also read: Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl gets a big shoutout from Travis Kelce’s dad Ed Kelce: 'It’s going to be beautiful'Starting Week 2, viewers can look forward to her coverage during ESPN’s doubleheader as she brings her polished reporting to the pro level.