Dave Wilson

Dave Wilson is a national reporter for ESPN specializing in college football, with a focus on the Big 12 and SEC conferences, particularly covering Texas college football.1 He joined ESPN in 2010 and has an extensive background in sports journalism.1

Professional Background

Career Highlights::

• National reporter for ESPN covering college football since February 20201
• Senior Editor at ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine from 2016-20201
• Previously served as General Editor, College Sports from 2013-20161
• Member of award-winning staffs at ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com1

Awards and Recognition::

• Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) member
• Won multiple awards in FWAA's annual writing contest:
  • First place in Column category (2022)
  • Best Feature award (2021)
  • Third place feature award (2024)1

Personal Details

• Native of Kilgore, Texas
• Education: Texas A&M, Kilgore College, University of Texas at Arlington1
• Currently based in Austin, Texas12

Wilson has over 15 years of experience in sports journalism, working at newspapers in Dallas, Houston, San Diego, and Las Vegas before joining ESPN.1