Taylor McGregor assumes primary sideline reporter role for ESPN college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Taylor McGregor has emerged as a prominent figure in college football broadcasting following the departure of Molly McGrath to the NFL. While McGregor joined the ESPN roster in 2019 and previously worked on Chicago Cubs broadcasts for Marquee Sports Network, her current role has garnered increased attention during the 2026 season. Her reporting during a power outage at a Florida State stadium game against SMU highlighted her ability to deliver updates from officials and the ACC commissioner under pressure. This performance solidified her position as a central reporter for the network's football coverage. Viewership interest in sideline reporting has subsequently increased as audiences continue to follow her work on Saturdays.
- •Taylor McGregor has been part of the ESPN college football reporting team since 2019.
- •The transition follows the move of Molly McGrath to the NFL broadcasting team.
- •McGregor provided updates during a power failure at the Florida State and SMU game.
- •Her role includes sideline reporting duties during ESPN college football broadcasts.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Taylor McGregor? Meet the New ESPN Superstar
"College football fans have apparently discovered Taylor McGregor. And, judging by the internet’s reaction, they are not handling it particularly well. With Molly McGrath moving on to the NFL, somebody had to step into the college football sideline reporter spotlight. Enter McGregor. And suddenly every Saturday afternoon has a new reason to check Twitter. McGregor…
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