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Holly Rowe

Holly Rowe is a prominent American sports telecaster, primarily known as a sideline reporter for ESPN's college football and basketball broadcasts. She's celebrated for her insightful reporting and engaging interviews with players and coaches. A significant milestone in her career occurred on October 22, 2021, when she became the first female commentator for the Utah Jazz during a game against the Sacramento Kings, marking a notable achievement in sports broadcasting history.


1991: Graduation from the University of Utah

In 1991, Holly Rowe graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in journalism, after which she interned at CBS Sports and then secured her first broadcasting role with the Blue and White Sports Network.

August 1998: Full-time college football sideline reporter for ESPN

In August 1998, Holly Rowe became a full-time college football sideline reporter with ESPN, after serving as a part-time sideline reporter with ABC Sports in 1995 and 1996, and for certain ESPN broadcasts during the 1997 season.

October 22, 2021: First female commentator for the Utah Jazz

On October 22, 2021, Holly Rowe made Utah Jazz history by becoming the team's first female commentator in a game against the Sacramento Kings.

2021: Joins Utah Jazz Broadcast Team

In 2021, Holly Rowe joined the Utah Jazz broadcast team as an analyst, adding to her extensive broadcasting experience with other organizations like Fox Sports, the WNBA’s Utah Starzz, and CBS.