Elise Woodward appointed new radio voice for Washington football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Elise Woodward has been named the new radio play-by-play announcer for Washington football, succeeding Tony Castricone. A University of Washington alumna, Woodward previously served as a sideline reporter for 23 years. She will make her debut on September 6 during the Apple Cup against Washington State, marking a significant milestone as she is believed to be the first woman to hold this position in FBS history. Woodward expressed excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing her long-standing connection to the program and her passion for football.
- •Elise Woodward named Washington football's new radio announcer.
- •She replaces Tony Castricone, who moved to the Buccaneers.
- •Her first game will be on September 6 against Washington State.
- •Woodward is a former player for the Huskies basketball team.
- •She has 23 years of experience as a sideline reporter.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Elise Woodward: Being Washington football’s new radio voice is ‘a perfect match’
"Elise Woodward is deeply connected to the University of Washington. She played guard for the Huskies basketball team in the 1990s and spent 23 years as a sideline reporter for football broadcasts. Last week, she was named the football program’s new radio play-by-play announcer. Woodward takes over for Tony Castricone, who left to succeed the…
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