New ABC 6 Sports Director Dave Holmes Brings Excitement and Emmy Awards to Ohio State Football Coverage

ABC 6 has recently welcomed former 10TV sports anchor Dave Holmes as its new sports director. In a post on social media, Holmes expressed his excitement to work at a station that values culture and provides creative freedom. He will be taking over the position previously held by Clay Hall, who retired in February.

In his new role as sports director, Holmes will be leading “The Football Fever,” a pregame and postgame show for Ohio State Football games. After nine years with 10TV, Holmes left his sports anchor position on April 12, citing unexpected turns in his career. In a heartfelt goodbye message shared on social media, he reflected on his time at the station and looked forward to this new opportunity at ABC 6.

Holmes’ broadcasting career began when he won the reality show “ESPN Dream Job” as a student at Kent State University. This led to a one-year contract with ESPN, making him the youngest anchor in national television history. Throughout his career, Holmes has received 26 regional Emmy awards for his work in sports broadcasting.