Ryan McGee is an American journalist and senior writer and co-host for ESPN.
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Best Known For:The television program Marty & McGee
Breakthrough:Graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in broadcasting in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Ryan McGee
- Full Name: Ryan McGee
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Marty & McGee
- Current Role: Senior writer and co-host
- Current Employer: ESPN
- Date of Birth: November 17, 1970
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Rock Hill, South Carolina
- Marital Status: Married
Ryan McGee Age
Ryan McGee is 55 years old. He was born on November 17, 1970, and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Education
He attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting.
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcasting
- Period: 1993
Career & Work
Ryan McGee's career includes news and reporting roles with FOX Sports Net and ESPN.
Organization: FOX Sports Net
Role: Television Producer
Period: 2001–2003
Details: United States · Produced the motorsports television programme Totally NASCAR.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Production Staff Member and Magazine Contributor
Period: From 1994
Details: United States
Organization: ESPN
Role: Senior Writer and Sports Journalist
Details: United States
Organization: ESPN
Role: Co-Host, Marty & McGee
Details: United States
Organization: NASCAR Media Group
Role: Editor-in-Chief
Period: Five-year tenure
Details: United States · Led editorial work and contributed to motorsports documentary production, including writing the film Dale.
Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Role: College of Communication and Information Board of Visitors Member
Details: Knoxville, Tennessee · Serves on the college's Board of Visitors, supports alumni initiatives and participates in student engagement.
Rise to Fame
Ryan McGee rose to prominence for his role in the film Dale.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Sidelines and Bloodlines: A Father, His Sons, and Our Life in College Football, Welcome to The Circus of Baseball, and Totally NASCAR.
Television
- TV Show: Totally NASCAR (Producer, 2001-2003) — Motorsports television programme for FOX Sports Net
- TV Show: Marty & McGee (Co-Host) — SEC Network and ESPN Radio sports discussion programme co-hosted with Marty Smith
Film
- Film: Dale (Screenwriter) — Documentary film about NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt
Books
- Book: Sidelines and Bloodlines: A Father, His Sons, and Our Life in College Football (Author, 2020) — College football memoir written with his father and brother
- Book: Welcome to The Circus of Baseball (Author, 2023) — Book about his experience working for a minor league baseball team
- Book: The Road to Omaha: Hits, Hopes and History at the College World Series (Author) — Explores the College World Series and its history
- Book: ESPN Ultimate NASCAR: 100 Defining Moments in Stock Car Racing History (Author) — Motorsports history and significant NASCAR moments
- Book: Racing to the Finish: My Story (Collaborating Writer) — New York Times bestselling book with Dale Earnhardt Jr
Notable Coverage
- College football - ESPN - Reporting, commentary and studio contributions across ESPN platforms
- Bottom 10 college football rankings - ESPN - 2026 - Continued authorship of the Bottom 10 college football feature during the 2026 season
Awards & Achievements
- Alumni Service Award — University of Tennessee — 2024 — Service to the College of Communication and Information and the university community.
Ryan McGee Family & Relationships
Ryan McGee is married to Erica McGee. He has 1 child, Tara.
- Father: Dr. Jerry McGee
- Children:
- Tara
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked for a minor league baseball team and turned the experience into the book Welcome to The Circus of Baseball.
- Collaborated with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the bestselling book Racing to the Finish.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ryan McGee
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 17, 1970
- Age: 55
- Birthday: November 17
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Family & Relationships
- Father: Dr. Jerry McGee
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Erica McGee
- Children: Tara
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
- Dr. Jerry McGee (Parent • Father; former college football official and university president. Collaborated with Ryan McGee on Sidelines and Bloodlines.)
- Erica McGee (Spouse • Ryan McGee's wife, whom he met at the University of Tennessee.)
- Marty Smith(Colleague • Co-host of Marty & McGee on SEC Network and ESPN Radio.)
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Collaborator • Collaborated with McGee on the bestselling book Racing to the Finish.)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/RyanMcGeeESPN
