Stan Verrett

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Stan Verrett
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Verrett in 2010
Born1966or1967(age 58–59)
Education Howard University
OccupationSportscaster
Years active1989−present

Stan Verrett (born 1966or1967) [1] is an American sportscaster.

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Life and career

Verrett attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans and Howard University in Washington, D.C. Verrett is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

He was a radio DJ on WOWI 103 Jamz in the Hampton Roads, VA area. While in the area, Verrett was a sports anchor on ABC affiliate WVEC-TV 13 and also had a stint on local NBC affiliate WAVY-TV 10.

In April 2009, Verrett began working from ESPN's then-new L.A. Live studios, anchoring the 10:00 p.m. PST SportsCenter along with Neil Everett. [2] In August 2016, he was named studio host for ESPN's college football coverage airing on sister network ABC, replacing John Saunders, who died earlier that month. [3] Verret appeared mostly on the ESPN and ESPNEWS networks. Most of his appearances were on SportsCenter . He has also hosted studio segments on ESPN's college basketball and college football telecasts, and has appeared as a sideline reporter, working ArenaBowl XXII.[ citation needed ]

On May 22, 2025, Verrett announced his departure from ESPN. [4] Four months later, he joined the Los Angeles Clippers' broadcaster, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, as host of the pre- and post-game shows. [5] On October 1, 2025, it was announced that Verrett would host a national sports news program, FanDuel Sports Network Countdown Live, beginning October 27. [6]

Personal life

He is the cousin of Jason Verrett. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Pucin, Diane (April 7, 2009). "ESPN Begins Its Era in L.A.". The Los Angeles Times . p. C7. The regular anchors are Everett, 46, and Verrett, 42.
  2. ↑ "ESPN Announces los Angeles-Based Anchor Team". Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Stan Verrett to Host College Football Saturdays on ABC". August 25, 2016.
  4. ↑ Ehalt, Matt (May 22, 2025). "Stan Verrett explains stunning ESPN split after 25 years". nypost.com. NYP Holdings, Inc. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Stan Verrett Joining FanDuel Sports Network in Multiple Roles".
  6. ↑ Steinberg, Brian (October 1, 2025). "FanDuel Sports Network Brings 'Whip Around' Format to Local Pre-Game Programming". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ "One CMS".


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