Trusted by athletes, coaches, and personalities from UFC, WWE, collegiate wrestling, and college athletics.

 

Jacob Worthen

Sports Broadcaster | Play-by-Play Announcer | Podcast Host

 

Jacob Worthen is a sports broadcaster, play-by-play announcer, podcast host, and U.S. Navy veteran currently pursuing a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.

Through live broadcasts, interviews, and digital media, Worthen covers wrestling, football, combat sports, professional wrestling, baseball, softball, and volleyball. His work focuses on telling the stories behind athletes, coaches, and the personalities who shape the world of sports.

Worthen currently serves as a broadcaster for BTN+ and University of Iowa Student Media while hosting multiple sports-focused podcasts. His experience includes play-by-play broadcasting, athlete interviews, event coverage, public address announcing, and digital content creation.

 

Media Experience

Broadcaster

• BTN+ Play-by-Play Broadcaster

• University of Iowa Student Media Broadcaster

• Wrestling Play-by-Play Announcer

• Football Broadcaster

• Baseball and Softball Broadcaster

• Volleyball Broadcaster

Podcast Host

• Host, Pin to Win Wrestling Podcast

• Co-Host, Gridiron and Grit

Public Address Announcer

• Benton County Speedway

Credentialed Coverage

• NCAA Wrestling Championships (Credentialed Media)

• Big Ten Football Media Days

• University of Iowa Athletics Coverage

• Collegiate Wrestling Coverage

 

Featured Interviews & Conversations

Combat Sports & Professional Wrestling

• Daniel Cormier

• Julius Creed

Coaches & Wrestling Leaders

• Terry Brands

• Tony Ramos

• Doug Schwab

• Joe Dubuque

Featured Athletes

• Gabe Arnold

• Jack Thomsen​

• AJ Ferrari

• Lucas Byrd

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Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor's Degree Candidate
Journalism and Mass Communication

Expected Graduation: 2027

 

Military Service

United States Navy

Aviation Electrician (AE)

Served six years maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems while supporting military aviation operations around the world.

 

Areas of Coverage

• UFC

• WWE

• Wrestling

• College Football

• Combat Sports

• Athlete Features

• Sports Media

• Olympic Sports

 

Mission

My goal is to provide athletes, coaches, and sports personalities with a platform to share their stories through meaningful conversations, professional broadcasting, and engaging digital media.

Whether calling a game, hosting a podcast, or conducting an interview, I strive to bring authenticity, preparation, and professionalism to every opportunity.