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By Matt Audilet
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Molly McGrath has been a prominent figure in the college football broadcasting world for years, serving as a sideline reporter for ESPN since 2016.
However, entering the 2026 season, McGrath is transitioning away from her college football duties to cover the NFL for ESPN.
McGrath will serve as the sideline reporter for NFL Network, which was recently acquired by ESPN's parent company, Disney. NFL Network will handle the coverage of seven regular-season NFL games this coming season.
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McGrath will also serve as the fill-in host of "NFL Live" when Laura Rutledge is unavailable, according to an exclusive report from sports media insider Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports.
“I’m thrilled to expand my role within ESPN’s NFL coverage and for the opportunity to showcase a broader range of skills, from sideline reporting to hosting in studio, while diving deeper into the sport at the highest level,” McGrath told FOS.
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“Joining ESPN’s NFL coverage during its Year of the Super Bowl makes this moment even more special and fulfills a lifelong dream,” she added. “I’m grateful to ESPN for this opportunity and excited to bring the same preparation, passion, and commitment that have guided my work in college football to our NFL audience.”
NFL Network will cover the 2026 preseason opener between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 13.
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