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Rece Davis Honored with Lou Holtz Award 2025

9/17/2025

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Rece Davis received the Lou Holtz Award on September 13, 2025, for exemplifying trust, love, and commitment in sports.
He has hosted College GameDay since 2015 and signed a multi-year extension with ESPN in April 2025.
Davis began his broadcasting career in 1987 and joined ESPN in 1995.
His contributions have led to record viewership and multiple Sports Emmys for College GameDay.
Previous award recipients include Dick Vitale and Byron Spruell.

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Story summary

Rece Davis received the Lou Holtz Award on September 13, 2025, for exemplifying trust, love, and commitment in sports.
He has hosted College GameDay since 2015 and signed a multi-year extension with ESPN in April 2025.
Davis began his broadcasting career in 1987 and joined ESPN in 1995.
His contributions have led to record viewership and multiple Sports Emmys for College GameDay.
Previous award recipients include Dick Vitale and Byron Spruell.