Nebraska hires Florida play-by-play commentator Kyle Crooks as Greg Sharpe replacement

Following the death of Greg Sharpe, the longtime voice of Nebraska football, the Cornhuskers have selected a replacement. Kyle Crooks will fill the role.

Crooks comes by way of Florida, where he spent the last eight years as broadcast coordinator and play-by-play broadcaster. He has worked on the radio network’s football, men’s basketball, baseball, softball and soccer broadcasts.

Now he’ll transition to calling games for one of the Big Ten’s premier programs. Nebraska announced his hire with a press release on Monday.

“I am incredibly excited for this opportunity! It’s a dream come true to broadcast the great moments ahead for the Cornhuskers,” Crooks said. “I can’t wait to get to Lincoln and meet Husker Nation. It will be an honor to work alongside a talented team in the Greg Sharpe Radio Booth. Greg is a legend in the broadcast industry and beyond, and I will work passionately to continue his elite standard of excellence both in the booth and in the community.”

Greg Sharpe died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 61.

The veteran broadcaster arrived at Nebraska in 2008, serving as a senior announcer, host and producer. He became the “Voice of the Huskers,” calling football and basketball games on the radio and running point on the Sports Nightly show. He announced his cancer diagnosis in April 2024.

Amid his battle, Nebraska honored Sharpe, who kept working as much as he could. The Cornhuskers also honored him by renaming the radio booth the Greg Sharpe Radio Booth in December.

Suffice it to say, Crooks will have big shoes to fill. But Nebraska is confident in his abilities.

“Kyle Crooks is a rising star in the broadcast world, and we are thrilled to have him join the Huskers Radio Network and our Nebraska family,” Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “Kyle’s play-by-play abilities and voice speak for themselves, and I was equally impressed with his dedication to his craft and his energy.

“I would like to credit Playfly Sports for leading a successful search with many excellent candidates. Kyle will be a great lead voice on one of the nation’s best football broadcasts, and we are so fortunate to have him join our impressive group of play-by-play voices across all sports.”