Report: ESPN names Maria Taylor Sam Ponder's replacement on College GameDay
It won’t be long until Saturdays start becoming a massive part of your life again.
Earlier this offseason, Ponder said goodbye to college football and said hello to the NFL, and now, we may know who her replacement is.
According to a report by The Big Lead, ESPN has replaced Ponder’s role on College GameDay and Saturday night football telecasts with SEC Nation host Maria Taylor.
Taylor’s career on ESPN has blossomed since she joined the SEC Network in 2014. In addition to serving as the host of SEC Nation, Taylor has served as a sideline reporter for men’s basketball and a host of women’s basketball in the studio. She previously served with Jesse Palmer and Brent Musburger as a sideline reporter.
Taylor attended the University of Georgia, where she played volleyball and basketball.
The report also stated that Laura Rutledge will slip into Taylor’s vacant spot on the SEC Network. Rutledge has been with the network since 2014.