History of Laura Rutledge in Timeline

Laura Rutledge is an American reporter and host for ESPN and the SEC Network. She is also a former beauty pageant titleholder, having been crowned Miss Florida 2012. Her career primarily focuses on sports broadcasting, where she covers various events and provides analysis.

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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 and the SEC Network.

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July 7, 2012: Won Miss Florida Title

On July 7, 2012, Laura Rutledge won the title of Miss Florida, receiving her crown from Kristina Janolo. Her talent was ballet. She was a graduate of the University of Florida, a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and majored in broadcast journalism. She is now working for ESPN and is featured in multiple shows, including the SEC Network's college football pre-game show, SEC Nation, and NFL Live.

2012: Named Miss Florida

In 2012, Laura Rutledge was named Miss Florida, a title she held as an American beauty pageant titleholder from St. Petersburg, Florida.

2012: Sideline Reporter for Fox Sports

In 2012, Laura Rutledge worked for Fox Sports as a sideline reporter, covering Tampa Bay Rays games, San Diego Padres games, and the NCPA's 2012 National Paintball Championship.

2013: Hosted Chargers Insider

In 2013, Laura 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.

2013: Married Josh Rutledge

In 2013, Laura Rutledge married Josh Rutledge, who is a professional baseball player.

2014: Hosted Coors Light PostGame Show

In 2014, Laura 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

On October 2, 2019, Laura Rutledge gave birth to her daughter, Reese Katherine Rutledge, who shares the same birthday as her mother.

August 17, 2020: Became Host of NFL Live

On August 17, 2020, Laura Rutledge became the host of ESPN's premier NFL show, NFL Live.

2021: Purchased Connecticut Log Cabin

In 2021, Laura Rutledge and her family purchased a log cabin in suburban Connecticut for $1.1M.

May 25, 2023: Birth of Son

On May 25, 2023, Laura Rutledge gave birth to their second child and first son, Jack Alexander Rutledge.

August 2025: Joins MNF Team

In August 2025, Laura Rutledge is set to join the MNF team as a full-time sideline reporter alongside Lisa Salters.

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