Jacob Bumpas joins ETBU Athletics with a deep-rooted passion for sports broadcasting and a proven track record in radio and Television Broadcasting. A proud East Texas native from Tyler and recent graduate of East Texas Baptist University, Jacob brings six years of on-air experience in play-by-play announcing and sports radio.
Throughout his collegiate career, Jacob served as a play-by-play voice for ETBU Athletics, calling a plethora of games across every sport that ETBU had to offer. He also spent his time covering high school athletics across Harrison County for KMHT Radio in Marshall, quickly becoming a trusted voice in East Texas sports.
Jacob is a recipient of the prestigious Belo Scholarship from the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and his storytelling earned statewide recognition when he received the Texas Broadcast News Award for Best Story/Series for his high school football feature, Friday Night Lights Look Around the County.
Known for his preparation, authenticity, and dedication to highlighting athletes’ stories, Jacob is excited to bring his energy and expertise back to East Texas after spending a year in Waco serving as a talk show host and announcer at ESPN Central Texas, covering Baylor athletics and much more. He is committed to covering each ETBU team with integrity and making every show and broadcast memorable for fans across the Nation.
