History of Colin Cowherd in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 29, 2025

Colin Cowherd is a prominent American sports media personality. He started his career in Las Vegas television before joining ESPN in 2003. At ESPN, he hosted a radio show, co-hosted 'SportsNation,' and hosted 'Colin's New Football Show.' Currently, Cowherd hosts 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd' on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1. He is known for his opinionated and often controversial takes on sports and related topics, making him a notable figure in sports broadcasting.

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January 6, 1964: Colin Cowherd's Birth

On January 6, 1964, Colin Murray Cowherd was born. He is an American sports media personality.

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1982: High School Graduation

In 1982, Colin Cowherd graduated from Ocosta High School in Westport. He played quarterback for the football team and was an All-Far West Conference guard for the basketball team.

1985: Graduates from Eastern Washington University

In 1985, Colin Cowherd graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1993: Joins WTVT in Tampa, Florida

From 1993 to 1995, Colin Cowherd served as a weekend sports anchor at WTVT in Tampa, Florida.

1995: Leaves WTVT in Tampa, Florida

In 1995, Colin Cowherd left his position as weekend sports anchor at WTVT in Tampa, Florida.

1996: Moves to KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon

In 1996, Colin Cowherd moved to Portland, Oregon, where he worked as a sports anchorman for KGW-TV.

2001: The Herd Moves to Morning Drive Time

In 2001, The Herd, hosted by Colin Cowherd, moved from an afternoon time slot on all-sports radio KFXX to the morning drive time.

2003: Joins ESPN

In 2003, Colin Cowherd joined ESPN, where he hosted a radio show on the ESPN Radio network and became one of the original hosts of ESPN's television program SportsNation, as well as Colin's New Football Show.

2004: The Herd Transmitted to ESPN Radio Affiliates

From 2004 to 2015, Colin Cowherd's show, The Herd, was transmitted to ESPN Radio affiliates throughout the United States and online at ESPNRadio.com.

November 13, 2005: Controversial Comments on Eddie Guerrero's Death

On the November 13, 2005 edition of The Herd, Colin Cowherd made controversial comments on the death of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero, leading to complaints and a reprimand from ESPN Radio general manager Bruce Gilbert.

November 2005: ESPN Apologizes for Cowherd's Comments

In November 2005, ESPN apologized following a number of complaints about comments made by Colin Cowherd on the death of professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero.

April 5, 2007: Directs Listeners to "Blow Up" The Big Lead

On April 5, 2007, Colin Cowherd directed his listeners to "blow up" the sports blog The Big Lead by simultaneously visiting its home page, which caused the site to go offline for approximately 96 hours.

November 28, 2007: Criticism for Comments on Sean Taylor's Death

On November 28, 2007, one day after Sean Taylor's home invasion murder, Colin Cowherd was criticized for claiming that Taylor's past had brought this on him and that Redskins fans who mourned him were not "grown-ups."

2008: The Herd Added to ESPNU

In 2008, the Herd, hosted by Colin Cowherd, added a simulcast on ESPNU.

July 6, 2009: SportsNation Debut

On July 6, 2009, Colin Cowherd, Michelle Beadle, and later Charissa Thompson co-hosted the TV show SportsNation on ESPN2.

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September 2012: Departure Announcement from SportsNation

In September 2012, Colin Cowherd announced that he would be leaving the TV program SportsNation.

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December 2012: Final Month as Host of SportsNation

December 2012 marked Colin Cowherd's last month as host of the TV program SportsNation.

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January 2013: Marcellus Wiley Takes Over on SportsNation

In January 2013, Marcellus Wiley took over for Colin Cowherd on the TV program SportsNation.

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2013: Hosts Colin's New Football Show & Publishes First Book

In the fall of 2013, Colin Cowherd began hosting the ESPN Sunday morning pro and college football talk show Colin's New Football Show. Also in 2013, Cowherd's first book, You Herd Me! I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will, was published.

April 2014: Criticism for Remarks on The Ultimate Warrior's Death

In April 2014, Colin Cowherd drew criticism for remarks he made on the death of The Ultimate Warrior.

2014: Mother's Death

In 2014, Colin Cowherd's British-born mother Patricia, who emigrated to the United States at age 14, passed away.

July 16, 2015: Announcement of Departure from ESPN

On July 16, 2015, it was announced that Colin Cowherd would leave ESPN, with network president John Skipper stating that Cowherd's presence had been "mutually beneficial."

July 23, 2015: Remarks on Dominican Republic Baseball Players

On July 23, 2015, Colin Cowherd made remarks connecting the number of baseball players from the Dominican Republic to the game's alleged simplicity, observing that the Dominican Republic "has not been known in my lifetime as having world class academic abilities."

July 24, 2015: Final Broadcast on ESPN

On July 24, 2015, Colin Cowherd's final broadcast aired on ESPN, earlier than expected due to controversial remarks he made regarding Dominican baseball players.

August 12, 2015: Joins Fox Sports

On August 12, 2015, it was officially announced that Colin Cowherd would join Fox Sports with a four-year deal.

September 8, 2015: The Herd Moves to Fox Sports Radio

On September 8, 2015, The Herd, with Colin Cowherd, moved to Premiere Networks and Fox Sports Radio, and its TV simulcast moved to Fox Sports 1.

2015: Releases Second Book, Raw

In 2015, Colin Cowherd released his second book, Raw: My 100%, Grade-A, Unfiltered, Inside Look at Sports.

2015: End of Transmission of 'The Herd' to ESPN Radio Affiliates

In 2015, the transmission of Colin Cowherd's show 'The Herd' to ESPN Radio affiliates ended. It was transmitted to ESPN Radio affiliates throughout the United States and online at ESPNRadio.com from 2004 to 2015.

March 2018: Attends WWE SmackDown Taping

In March 2018, Colin Cowherd, who had previously referred to professional wrestling fans as "lonely, pathetic Booger Eaters," attended the taping of an episode of WWE SmackDown.

2018: Partners with iHeartRadio to Launch The Herd Podcast Network

In 2018, Colin Cowherd partnered with iHeartRadio and Red Seat Ventures to launch The Herd Podcast Network.

2018: Joy Taylor Replaces Kristine Leahy

In 2018, Joy Taylor replaced Kristine Leahy as the co-host and newswoman on The Herd.

February 1, 2021: Launches The Volume Sports-Talk Podcast

On February 1, 2021, The Volume sports-talk podcast was launched, featuring its flagship program, The Colin Cowherd Podcast. Other podcasts on the platform are led by pro athletes Draymond Green and Richard Sherman.

February 2021: Hospitalized with a Blood Clot

In February 2021, Colin Cowherd was hospitalized with a blood clot in his right lung.

January 30, 2025: Announces Move to Chicago

On January 30, 2025, Colin Cowherd formally announced his move to Chicago and will split his time between Los Angeles and Chicago. A new studio will be built inside Big Ten Network's office in Rosemont, Illinois.