Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Mark Silverman Steps Down as Fox Sports President
Mark Silverman, who was the president and chief operating officer of Fox Sports, has decided to step down from his role.
He will now work as a consultant.
Brad Zager, who has been with Fox Sports for a long time, will take over Silverman's position.
Silverman is known for improving Fox Sports' college football coverage.
He worked at Fox Sports for six years and before that, he was the president of the Big Ten Network.
Eric Shanks, the CEO of Fox Sports, said that Silverman was a great partner and his contributions were very important.
Silverman said he was proud of what he achieved at Fox Sports and looked forward to his next chapter.
Mark Silverman is stepping down as Fox Sports' president and COO to move into a consulting role.
Brad Zager, Fox Sports' president of production & operations, is expected to succeed Silverman.
Silverman oversaw live event and studio programming, production, marketing, and digital for Fox, FS1, and FS2.
Silverman's biggest contribution was revamping Fox Sports' college football coverage, including the launch of 'Big Noon Kickoff' and 'Big Noon Saturday'.
Eric Shanks, CEO of Fox Sports, praised Silverman's contributions to the company's growth and culture.
- Who
- Mark Silverman, Brad Zager
- What
- Mark Silverman stepping down as Fox Sports president and COO, Brad Zager to succeed him
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Fox Sports
- Why
- Mark Silverman moving into a consulting role
- Name
- Mark Silverman
- Role
- President and Chief Operating Officer of Fox Sports
- New Role
- Consulting role
- Successor
- Brad Zager
- Years at Fox Sports
- 6 years
- Previous Role
- President of Big Ten Network
- Key Contribution
- Revamped college football coverage