Laura Rutledge named SEC Nation host - Southeastern Conference

Laura Rutledge is a rising star at ESPN, if she’s not at that level already.

The University of Florida graduate made her rise at the SEC Network. She’s since become one of the leading faces of ESPN’s NFL coverage. Rutledge hosts ESPN’s “NFL Live” every day at 4 p.m. E.T.

ESPN is a big fan of her.

“Laura Rutledge is the host of ESPN’s year-round weekday NFL news and information show NFL Live and SEC Network’s SEC Nation. Since joining the company in 2014 as a reporter on SEC Network and ESPN, Rutledge has consistently expanded her portfolio. She was named host of NFL Live in June 2020 while also hosting SEC Nation – 2024 is her eighth year as host and ninth year with the show overall,” the network states.

“Rutledge has been a sideline reporter for numerous NFL games as ESPN’s NFL portfolio continues to expand. In October 2022, Rutledge was the sideline reporter for ESPN+’s first ever exclusive NFL game at Wembley Stadium in London.”

Laura Rutledge in Arlington.

ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 10: ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge on the field before the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Texas Longhorns College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic on January 10, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Rutledge hasn’t always been on top, though. The ESPN host turned heads with a throwback photo shared to X, which has gone viral again on Monday, June 23.

“11 years ago today I was reporting on collegiate paintball and this was after volunteering to get hit to see what it would feel like. We all start somewhere and I’m thankful for every stop on my journey… even this one 😂,” Rutledge shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.

Rutledge has come a long way since covering college paintball all the way back in the early 2010s.

Social Media Is Sending Their Prayers To Clint Eastwood Today

Clint Eastwood (Photo By Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Clint Eastwood turned 95 recently, but it hasn’t been an easy year for the legendary actor and director.

On Tuesday, fans across the country poured out messages of support as news spread about his recent struggles. Eastwood has been mourning the sudden death of his longtime partner, Christina Sandera, who passed away from a heart attack earlier this year.

The Hollywood icon has kept a low profile since her passing. For fans who’ve followed his career for decades, seeing Eastwood go through this personal loss has struck a chord. Though the actor has rarely been seen in public in recent months, his son Scott Eastwood shared a welcome update that gave many people a reason to breathe a little easier.

Fans Rally Behind Eastwood

Fans Send Well Wishes to Clint Eastwood Following Tuesday NewsClint Eastwood and Christina Sandera (Photo Via Instagram/@clinteastwoodfans01)

Scott Eastwood, in a recent interview, reassured fans that his father is holding up. “He’s doing good,” he said. “He’s a survivor, a trouper. He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle.” That perspective seems to be carrying Eastwood through yet another chapter of hardship.

 

Supporters didn’t hesitate to show their love. Social media lit up with tributes, memories, and heartfelt messages. Many highlighted not only his contributions to film but also his resilience as a person.

“There are literally hundreds of reasons why a man doesn’t get better with age,” one fan posted on X.

Another fan commented, “HE IS NEVER GONNA STOP!!!!”

Another fan chimed in, “I hope he blesses us with his presence for many more years!”

Photographs from December 2018 show Eastwood attending the premiere of The Mule with Sandera by his side. The two had been together for years, and her sudden loss clearly left a mark on him. Though the grief remains, Eastwood isn’t ready to slow down completely. In an interview with Kurier on May 30, he reflected on aging with intent. “There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age,” he said. “And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.”

Clint Eastwood, who has eight children- Laurie, Kimber, Alison, Francesca, Kyle, Kathryn, Scott and Morgan- continues to lean on family during this time. For fans, the hope is simple: that he keeps creating, keeps going, and, most of all, keeps finding strength in the days ahead.