Chris Fowler is an American journalist and sports play-by-play announcer and host for ESPN.
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Best Known For:The television program Saturday Night Football
Breakthrough:Assumed the iconic host role for ESPN's College GameDay, turning it into a premier national football preview in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Chris Fowler
- Full Name: Chris Fowler
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Saturday Night Football
- Current Role: Sports play-by-play announcer and host
- Current Employer: ESPN
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Colorado
- Marital Status: Married
Chris Fowler Age
Chris Fowler is about 64 years old as of 2026. Chris Fowler was born in 1962.
Education
He attended University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Radio/Television News.
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Radio/Television News
- Period: 1985
Career & Work
Chris Fowler's career includes news and reporting roles with ESPN and KCNC-TV, a television station.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Play-by-Play Announcer and Host
Period: 1986–Present
Details: National · Lead voice for ABC's Saturday Night Football and Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Organization: KCNC-TV
Role: Production Assistant, Producer, and Sports Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Denver, CO · Spent nearly two years gathering early regional television and sports reporter experience.
Rise to Fame
Chris Fowler rose to prominence for his role on the television show College GameDay.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes College GameDay and SportsCentury.
- TV Show: College GameDay (Host, 1990-2014) — Hosted the Emmy Award-winning flagship Saturday morning college football preview show
- TV Show: SportsCentury (Host) — Anchored the award-winning history and biography documentary series on ESPN Classic
Notable Coverage
- FIFA World Cup - ESPN - 2010 - Co-anchored month-long on-site studio coverage and pre/post-match segments from South Africa
Chris Fowler Family & Relationships
Chris Fowler is married to Jennifer Dempster.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chris Fowler
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: August 23
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Colorado
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jennifer Dempster
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
