Laura Rutledge’s ‘SEC Nation’ replacement revealed
ESPN has announced that Matt Barrie will replace Laura Rutledge as the host of 'SEC Nation'. Barrie expressed his excitement for the role, highlighting his passion for college football and his connection to the SEC. Rutledge, who has hosted the show for over a decade, will transition to covering the NFL for ESPN.
- ▪Matt Barrie has been named the new host of 'SEC Nation' following Laura Rutledge's departure.
- ▪Barrie is excited to host the show and has a strong background in college football.
- ▪Laura Rutledge has expressed gratitude for her time on 'SEC Nation' and will expand her NFL coverage.
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Sports Entertainment Laura Rutledge’s ‘SEC Nation’ replacement revealed By Dylan Svoboda Published May 27, 2026, 5:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Laura Rutledge’s “SEC Nation” replacement has been revealed. “SportsCenter” anchor Matt Barrie has been named the new host of the college football program, ESPN announced Wednesday. “I’m a college football junkie and beyond excited to host ‘SEC Nation’ from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South,” Barrie said in a statement. “It takes me back to my years in Columbia, S.C. when Steve Spurrier was the head coach of the Gamecocks and getting to experience everything that makes the SEC and its schools one of a kind.
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