Jordan Cornette is an American journalist best known for playing Analyst and On-site Host in Big Ten College Countdown.
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Best Known For:The television program Big Ten College Countdown
Breakthrough:Began playing college basketball at Notre Dame in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Jordan Cornette
- Full Name: Jordan Cornette
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Big Ten College Countdown
- Current Role: Sports analyst, host and courtside reporter
- Date of Birth: March 31, 1983
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shae Peppler Cornette
Jordan Cornette Age
Jordan Cornette is 43 years old. He was born on March 31, 1983, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Jordan Cornette Height
Jordan Cornette stands at a height of 6 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 208 cm.
Education
He attended University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- University of Notre Dame
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 2005
Career & Work
Jordan Cornette's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC Sports and Westwood One.
Organization: NBC Sports
Role: NBA Courtside Reporter
Period: October 2025–Present
Details: United States · Reports courtside during NBA on NBC and Peacock coverage.
Organization: NBC Sports
Role: College Basketball Analyst and Football Studio Host
Period: 2023
Details: United States · Contributes to Big Ten College Countdown and other national college sports programming.
Organization: Westwood One
Role: NCAA Tournament Radio Analyst
Period: 2026
Details: United States · Provided college basketball tournament analysis during March 2026.
Organization: ACC Network
Role: The Huddle Host and Basketball Analyst
Period: 2019–2023
Details: United States
Organization: ESPN
Role: Sports Host and College Basketball Analyst
Period: 2018–2023
Details: United States
Organization: ESPN
Role: GameDay Radio Co-host
Period: From 2020
Details: United States · Co-hosted a national sports radio program with his wife Shae Peppler Cornette.
Rise to Fame
Jordan Cornette rose to prominence for his role on the television show Big Ten College Countdown.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Big Ten College Countdown, NBA on NBC, and The Huddle.
Television
- TV Show: Big Ten College Countdown (Analyst and On-site Host, 2023-Present) — NBC Sports college basketball and football studio programming
- TV Show: NBA on NBC (Courtside Reporter, 2025-Present) — National professional basketball coverage on NBC and Peacock
- TV Show: The Huddle (Host, 2020-2023) — ACC Network college football analysis program
- TV Show: SportsNation (Co-host, From 2021) — ESPN+ sports program co-hosted with Shae Peppler Cornette
- TV Show: All ACC (Host) — ACC Network news and analysis program
- TV Show: The Jam (Co-host) — Chicago morning television program
Radio
- Radio Program: GameDay (Co-host, From 2020) — ESPN Radio program presented with Shae Peppler Cornette
Notable Coverage
- College basketball - NBC Sports - 2026 - Serves as an analyst on men's college basketball programming
- Big Ten college football - NBC Sports - 2026 - Hosts on-site segments for the college football edition of Big Ten College Countdown
- NBA on NBC and Peacock - NBC Sports - 2026 - Works as a courtside reporter for professional basketball broadcasts
- ACC college football - ACC Network - 2022 - Hosted The Huddle and participated in ACC football studio coverage
- NCAA men's basketball tournament - Westwood One - 2026 - Provided radio analysis during the tournament
Jordan Cornette Family & Relationships
Jordan Cornette is married to Shae Peppler Cornette. He has 2 siblings, Joel Cornette and Jonathan Cornette.
- Siblings:
- Joel Cornette
- Jonathan Cornette
Lesser Known Facts
- He played 126 basketball games at Notre Dame and served twice as team captain.
- Jordan and Shae became the first married couple to co-host a national ESPN Radio program.
- He helped Notre Dame reach three NCAA Tournaments, including the Sweet 16 in 2003.
- He married fellow sports broadcaster Shae Peppler Cornette in June 2019.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jordan Cornette
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 31, 1983
- Age: 43
- Birthday: March 31
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 10 in
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shae Peppler Cornette
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
Related Biographies
- Shae Peppler Cornette (Spouse • Sports broadcaster and former ESPN Radio co-host; married in June 2019.)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/JordanCornette
