The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff will kick off this New Year's Eve with Miami and Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Miami earned its spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Texas A&M on the road.

Laura Rutledge has become a do-it-all personality for ESPN. In addition to her hosting duties on “NFL Live” and “SEC Nation,” Rutledge is a full-time sideline reporter for “Monday Night Football” and prime-time college football games.

Rutledge had the perfect reaction to Berman’s commentary. She described the ESPN broadcaster as “the legend of all legends.” Rutledge was at a loss for words. “One of my favorite people in the world,” she said. “I don’t have the words… I love you. That was incredible.”

Holly Rowe’s ESPN career, top CFB sideline role, and inspiring battle with desmoplastic melanoma highlight her impact across college sports broadcasting. Holly Rowe stands among ESPN’s most recognized voices, having covered college football, women’s ...