Laura Rutledge is a prominent American reporter and host for ESPN, ABC, and the SEC Network, primarily covering sports. Before her broadcasting career, she was Miss Florida 2012, showcasing her talents beyond journalism. She is known for her insightful coverage and engaging on-air presence in the sports world.
October 2, 1988: Laura Rutledge Born
On October 2, 1988, Laura Rutledge (née McKeeman) was born. She is now an American reporter and host for ESPN, ABC, and the SEC Network.
July 7, 2012: Won Miss Florida Title
On July 7, 2012, Laura Rutledge won the title of Miss Florida, receiving the crown from Kristina Janolo. Her talent for the competition was ballet.
2012: Named Miss Florida
In 2012, Laura Rutledge was named Miss Florida, a beauty pageant title.
2012: Coverage of NCPA's National Paintball Championship
In 2012, Rutledge provided on-field reporting for Fox College Sports coverage of the NCPA's National Paintball Championship in Lakeland, Florida, working for Fox Sports as a sideline reporter covering Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres games.
2013: Married Josh Rutledge
In 2013, Laura Rutledge married Josh Rutledge, a professional baseball player.
2013: Hosted Chargers Insider and SD Live
In 2013, Rutledge hosted Chargers Insider for the San Diego Chargers and SD Live. She also produced and hosted SDLive, an original show she started at Fox Sports San Diego.
2014: Hosted Fox College Football shows
In 2014, Rutledge hosted the Coors Light PostGame show on Fox College Football and hosted halftime programming for FSN college football games.
2014: Joined ESPN and SEC Network
In the summer of 2014, Laura Rutledge joined ESPN and the SEC Network.
May 16, 2017: Named Host of SEC Nation
On May 16, 2017, Laura Rutledge was named the host of SEC Nation on the SEC Network.
October 2, 2019: Birth of Daughter Reese Katherine Rutledge
On October 2, 2019, Laura Rutledge gave birth to her daughter, Reese Katherine Rutledge. She shares the same birthday with her daughter.
August 17, 2020: Became Host of NFL Live
On August 17, 2020, Laura Rutledge became the host of ESPN's NFL show, NFL Live.
2021: Purchase of Log Cabin in Connecticut
In 2021, Laura and Josh Rutledge purchased a log cabin in suburban Connecticut for $1.1M where they now live.
May 25, 2023: Birth of Son Jack Alexander Rutledge
On May 25, 2023, Laura Rutledge gave birth to their second child and first son, Jack Alexander Rutledge.
August 2025: Joins Monday Night Football team
In August 2025, Laura Rutledge will join the Monday Night Football team as a full-time sideline reporter alongside Lisa Salters.
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