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Max Austin Browne (born February 2, 1995) is an American football analyst and former quarterback. He played college football for the USC Trojans (2013–2016) and Pittsburgh Panthers (2017).
Key Information
Browne committed to USC on April 4, 2012, during his junior year,[1][2] and was considered the best quarterback recruit of his class by Rivals.com and Scout.com.[3][4] He transferred to Pitt on December 15, 2016, as a graduate transfer.[5]
Early life
[edit]Born and raised in Sammamish, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle, Browne attended Beaver Lake Middle School and Skyline High School in Sammamish. During his high school career, he completed 73.5 percent of his passes for 12,951 yards and 146 touchdowns.[6][7] He was the Gatorade Player of the Year for Washington in 2011 and 2012,[8][9] and led the Spartans to three straight Class 4A state finals, winning the final two.
Following his senior season, Browne participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was awarded the prestigious Hall Trophy as U.S. Army Player of the Year.
High school statistics
[edit]| Season | G | Passing | Rushing | Season | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | TD | Win | Loss | ||
| 2009 | 9 | 23 | 35 | 65.7 | 205 | 2 | 0 | – | 13 | 43 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | 294 | 432 | 68.1 | 4,182 | 50 | 13 | – | 32 | −48 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2011 | 14 | 288 | 409 | 70.4 | 4,034 | 45 | 7 | – | 42 | 221 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 | 14 | 277 | 377 | 73.5 | 4,526 | 49 | 5 | – | 67 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Career | 51 | 882 | 1,253 | 70.4 | 12,947 | 146 | 25 | – | 154 | 231 | 10 | 37 | 5 |
College career
[edit]USC
[edit]2013 season
[edit]On April 4, 2012, Browne committed to play football at the University of Southern California. He selected USC as his college destination over Oklahoma, Washington, and Alabama.[10] In 2013, Browne was redshirted as a true freshman, after failing to beat out Cody Kessler and Max Wittek for the starting quarterback job. Head coach Lane Kiffin eventually named Kessler the starting quarterback in the fall.
2014 season
[edit]In 2014, after Steve Sarkisian took over as head coach, Browne again lost the starting quarterback battle to Kessler, who was named the starting quarterback during spring practice.[11][12][13]
2015 season
[edit]In 2015, Browne was once again the backup to Kessler. With Kessler's departure to the NFL Draft after the 2015 season, Browne was the presumptive starter going into spring practice in 2016. Instead, he faced a stiff challenge from redshirt freshman Sam Darnold. On August 20, 2016, Browne was officially named the starting quarterback by head coach Clay Helton.[12][14][11]
2016 season
[edit]Browne started his first game as a Trojan quarterback in a 52–6 loss to Alabama on September 3. On September 19, Browne was replaced by Sam Darnold as starting quarterback, a move that prompted speculation that the redshirt junior would transfer at the end of the season to take advantage of his status as a graduate student to start immediately with a new team.[15]
Pittsburgh
[edit]2017 season
[edit]Browne eventually transferred to the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, Browne had a successful spring, being voted Captain and earning the starting quarterback job. However, after starting the first three games of the season and going 1–2 (beating Youngstown State but losing to both Penn State and Oklahoma State), Browne was replaced by redshirt sophomore Ben DiNucci. DiNucci went 12–19 with 1 touchdown in the Panthers next game, but the Panthers lost their third game of the season to Georgia Tech, 35–17.[16] Browne was then given another shot to spark this offense for their game versus Rice and he did just that. Throwing for 410 yards, 28–32 (88% completion/attempts), and four touchdowns, the Panthers won 42–10.
On October 7, 2017, Browne suffered a shoulder injury on a sack during the game against Syracuse. It was later revealed that the injury required surgery and Browne would miss the rest of the season.[17]
College statistics
[edit]| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| USC Trojans | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — |  Redshirt
| |||||||||||
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | — | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 30 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 78.9 | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | — | 8 | 12 | 66.7 | 113 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 145.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1–2 | 58 | 93 | 62.4 | 507 | 5.5 | 2 | 2 | 111.0 | 9 | −23 | −2.6 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2–3 | 96 | 135 | 71.1 | 997 | 7.4 | 5 | 2 | 142.4 | 19 | −74 | −3.9 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 8 | 3–5 | 165 | 247 | 66.8 | 1,647 | 6.7 | 7 | 4 | 128.9 | 32 | –84 | –2.6 | 0 |
Professional career
[edit]Browne was not signed by a National Football League team after his college career ended. In December 2018, he attended a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers but was not offered a contract.[18]
Broadcasting career
[edit]During the 2018 college football season, he began analyzing Pac-12 Conference teams on YouTube with hopes of becoming a television color commentator.[19]
In 2019, he became a pre- and post-game analyst for USC on KABC (AM), while also working as a contributor for TrojanSports.com.[20][21] Browne later began calling games for CW Sports before joining ESPN in 2025.[22]
Personal life
[edit]Browne married former USC volleyball player and mental health & body image advocate Victoria Garrick on August 13, 2022.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ Mason Kelley (April 4, 2012). "Skyline quarterback Max Browne commits to USC". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ Ted Miller (April 5, 2012) "QB Max Browne commits to USC". ESPN.
- ^ "Max Browne". Yahoo!.
- ^ "Scout Recruiting – National Signing Day Coverage, Latest Commits, Top Prospects and More Front Page". scout.com.
- ^ Timothy Rapp (December 16, 2016). "Max Browne to Pitt: Latest Transfer Details, Comments and Reaction". Bleacher Report.
- ^ Jayson Jenks (December 2, 2012) "Max Browne, Skyline seniors leave legacy of dominance and camaraderie". The Seattle Times.
- ^ "Max Browne, superstar Wash. QB, just finished one of the best prep careers of all time". Yahoo Sports. December 7, 2012.
- ^ Jayson Jenks (December 1, 2011) "Skyline QB Max Browne named Gatorade Washington POY". The Seattle Times.
- ^ Jayson Jenks (November 30, 2012) "Browne named Washington Gatorade player of the year and U.S. Army player of the year finalist". The Seattle Times.
- ^ Kelley, Mason (April 4, 2012). "Skyline quarterback Max Browne commits to USC". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ a b Helfand, Zach (August 20, 2016). "Max Browne named USC's starting quarterback over Sam Darnold". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ a b Murschel, Matt (April 13, 2016). "Max Browne says USC QB competition helped him grow". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ Gemmell, Kevin (April 16, 2014). "Cody Kessler still USC's starting QB". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ Helfand, Zach (August 7, 2016). "USC's Max Browne, willing to wait for it, has two weeks to make patience pay off". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ Helfand, Zach (September 19, 2016). "Sam Darnold in, Max Browne out as USC starting quarterback". LA Times.
- ^ "Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech – Game Summary – September 23, 2017 – ESPN".
- ^ Batko, Brian (October 12, 2017). "Shoulder injury ends Pitt quarterback Max Browne's college career". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ Bryan, Dave (December 28, 2018). "Report: Steelers Recently Brought In Former Pitt QB Max Browne, 3 Others For Tryouts". Steelers Depot. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ McCullough, J. Brady (November 22, 2018). "Tale of the tape: Former USC quarterback Max Browne understands Trojans' struggles on offense". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ Hoffarth, Tom (August 4, 2019). "Dan Fouts mourns the death of his dad, Bob, a renowned broadcaster in his own right". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ Young, Ryan (August 26, 2019). "TrojanSports.com adds analyst Max Browne to the team in 2019". TrojanSports. Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ Brooks, Amanda (August 26, 2025). "ESPN Reveals 2025–26 College Football Commentator Roster; Top Teams Return for Another Season". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ Garrick, Victoria (February 2, 2021). "Victoria Garrick Instagram". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
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Early life
Family background and upbringing
Max Browne was born on February 2, 1995, in Sammamish, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle.[1] He is the youngest of four sons born to Mike and Cheryl Browne.[4] His father, Mike, often refereed informal backyard games among the brothers, fostering a competitive environment that shaped Browne's early athletic development.[5] Browne's three older brothers—Mitch, Marcus, and Michael—all played quarterback during their high school years, significantly influencing his path in the sport.[5] As a young child, he idolized his eldest brother, Mitch, who became Skyline High School's first quarterback and led the team to a state championship in 2000.[6] At age five, Browne attended that championship game, sparking his early fascination with football and motivating him to emulate his siblings' success through intense sibling rivalries in backyard two-on-two matchups.[7] His initial exposure to organized football came through youth leagues in Sammamish, where he began playing at an early age and familiarized himself with local systems like Skyline's offense.[7] These experiences, combined with family-driven competition, built his foundational skills and passion for the quarterback position before middle school. During elementary and middle school at Beaver Lake Middle School, Browne balanced athletics with academics, maintaining a 3.50 GPA.[8] Beyond football, he engaged in community service as a devoted church member, volunteering for the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics, reflecting his early interest in philanthropy and leadership.[8] This period laid the groundwork for his transition to high school football at Skyline High School.High school career
Max Browne attended Skyline High School in Sammamish, Washington, where he played quarterback for the Spartans football team from 2009 to 2012.[9] Over his high school career, Browne amassed 12,953 passing yards, 146 touchdowns, and a 70.4% completion rate on 882 of 1,253 attempts, setting Washington state records for career passing yards and completions.[10][11][12] As the starting quarterback, Browne led Skyline to three appearances in the Washington Class 4A state championship finals, winning the titles in 2011 and 2012 while falling short in 2010.[13][14][15] Browne earned the Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year award in both 2011 and 2012, recognizing his leadership and performance.[8][11] In 2012, he also won the Hall Trophy as the U.S. Army Player of the Year and participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[16][17][18] His exceptional play positioned Browne as the top-rated high school quarterback recruit in the nation for the class of 2013, according to major scouting services.[19][20]College career
Time at USC
Max Browne enrolled at the University of Southern California in 2013 as one of the nation's top quarterback recruits, having been named the 2012 Gatorade National Player of the Year during his senior season at Skyline High School in Sammamish, Washington.[21][22] As a true freshman, he redshirted the entire 2013 season, preserving a year of eligibility while learning the Trojans' offensive system under head coach Lane Kiffin and quarterbacks coach Clay Helton.[9][3] In 2014, Browne served as the backup to starter Cody Kessler, appearing in limited action across several games but recording minimal statistics: 3 completions out of 7 attempts for 30 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions.[23][3] His role remained developmental, as the Trojans finished the season with a 9-4 record, including a Holiday Bowl victory. The following year, 2015, Browne continued in a backup capacity behind Kessler and emerging freshman Sam Darnold, seeing action in three games and completing 8 of 12 passes for 113 yards, again without any touchdowns or interceptions.[9][23] One notable appearance came against Utah State, where he played the entire fourth quarter, going 3-for-5 for 66 yards.[9] Browne's most prominent season at USC came in 2016, when he won the starting job as a redshirt junior, entering fall camp as the most experienced quarterback on the roster after Kessler's departure to the NFL.[22][24] He started the first three games, leading the Trojans to a 1-2 record: a 52-6 loss to No. 1 Alabama (14-of-29 for 101 yards), a 45-7 win over Utah State (23-of-30 for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns), and a 27-10 defeat at No. 7 Stanford (21-of-34 for 224 yards).[23][25] Overall in those starts, Browne completed 58 of 93 passes for 507 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, while facing challenges from a tough early schedule and mounting pressure from Darnold's strong practices.[23][3] He was also named a team captain that year, earning the Howard Jones Award for leadership among upperclassmen.[26] Following the Stanford loss, head coach Clay Helton benched Browne in favor of Darnold, who went on to lead USC to a 10-3 finish and a Rose Bowl victory.[27] Browne remained on the roster as a backup but saw no further action, prompting him to enter the transfer portal in November 2016 after receiving permission to seek opportunities elsewhere amid intense depth chart competition.[28][29] He officially announced his transfer to the University of Pittsburgh on December 15, 2016, utilizing his graduate transfer eligibility for a final season.[26] Over his USC tenure, Browne appeared in 18 games, accumulating 650 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.[26][3]Time at Pittsburgh
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Max Browne transferred to the University of Pittsburgh as a graduate transfer in December 2016, enabling him to compete immediately for the 2017 season.[30] He arrived on campus in January 2017, enrolling in Pitt's Katz Graduate School of Business while participating in spring practices.[1] Browne won the starting quarterback job entering the fall and started six games for the Panthers that year, achieving a 2-4 record during his starts.[1][31] Over the full season, Browne appeared in six games, finishing 96 of 135 passes for 997 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, while rushing 19 times for a net loss of 74 yards.[1] A highlight came on September 30 against Rice, where Browne threw for 410 yards and 4 touchdowns on 28-of-32 passing—88% completion rate—with no interceptions, powering a 42-10 victory and snapping a three-game losing streak.[32] His campaign ended abruptly on October 7 at Syracuse, where he completed 15 of 22 passes for 161 yards before suffering a season-ending right shoulder injury on a sack in the third quarter of a 24-27 loss; surgery followed on October 11.[35] Though his time at Pitt lasted just one season, Browne offered veteran guidance to a developing offense, balancing assertive leadership with adaptation to a new system.[36] Drawing from his prior role as a captain at USC, he helped mentor younger teammates amid quarterback transitions.[37]College statistics
Max Browne appeared in 24 college games, starting 9 with a 3-6 record as a quarterback for USC and Pittsburgh.[3] His career passing statistics totaled 165 completions on 247 attempts for 1,647 yards, a 66.8% completion rate, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, yielding a passer rating of 129.0.[3]| School | Years | Games Started | Completions/Attempts | Completion % | Yards | TDs | INTs | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 2014–2016 | 3 | 69/112 | 61.6 | 650 | 2 | 2 | 111.9 |
| Pittsburgh | 2017 | 6 | 96/135 | 71.1 | 997 | 5 | 2 | 142.4 |
| Career | 2014–2017 | 9 | 165/247 | 66.8 | 1,647 | 7 | 4 | 129.0 |
Later career
Professional football attempts
After sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury during his lone season at Pittsburgh in 2017, Max Browne continued his graduate studies in marketing at Pitt's Katz Graduate School of Business, earning a master's degree in marketing science. He was eligible for the 2018 NFL Draft after exhausting his college eligibility but went undrafted.[35][38][2] Despite the injury impacting his draft stock, Browne participated in Pitt's pro day workout in March 2018 to demonstrate his arm strength and accuracy for NFL scouts. He received invitations to multiple rookie minicamps but declined them to focus on rehabilitation from the shoulder surgery.[39] In December 2018, Browne attended a private workout and tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his hometown team, but was not offered a contract. He later worked out for the Washington Commanders following the completion of his rehabilitation. No further professional tryouts followed.[40][39] Browne's persistent injury history, combined with the highly competitive landscape for quarterback spots in the NFL, ultimately prompted him to end his pursuit of a professional playing career.[39]Broadcasting roles
Following his college playing career, Max Browne transitioned into broadcasting by producing independent analyses of Pac-12 Conference games on YouTube during the 2019 season, marking his initial foray into sports media as he sought to leverage his quarterback background for commentary roles. He continues to host The Max Browne Show on YouTube, providing in-depth football breakdowns.[41][42] Following his USC radio work, Browne served as a color commentator and studio personality for the Pac-12 Network and contributed to Stadium.[2][41][43] In 2019, Browne joined the USC radio network as a pre- and post-game analyst on KABC (AM), providing coverage of Trojans football games and conducting interviews with coaches such as Clay Helton.[37] He also contributed as an analyst for TrojanSports.com, offering insights into USC's performance and Pac-12 developments.[37][44] This role, combined with his experience as a college team captain, honed his ability to break down complex plays and strategies from a quarterback's perspective.[37] Browne's career advanced significantly in 2024 when he became the lead college football analyst for The CW Network, serving as the primary color commentator for ACC and Pac-12 games on "CW Football Saturday," including high-profile matchups like SMU versus TCU.[41] His quarterback expertise proved particularly valuable in providing nuanced commentary, as seen in his analysis of Pitt's 2024 regular-season finale against Boston College, a game that represented a full-circle moment given his history with the Panthers.[39] By 2025, Browne had joined ESPN as a college football analyst for the ACC Network, where he calls a full slate of games featuring top conference teams, such as Coastal Carolina at Virginia, alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Cotter.[2][45] This progression underscores his rapid rise from independent content creation to prominent network positions, drawing on his on-field experience to deliver insightful, player-focused breakdowns.[46]Personal life
Browne married former USC volleyball player Victoria Garrick on August 13, 2022, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California.[47] The couple resides in Santa Monica, California.[2]References
- https://www.[espn.com](/page/ESPN.com)/college-football/game/_/gameId/400937491/pitt-syracuse
- https://www.[espn.com](/page/ESPN.com)/college-football/story/_/id/21002416/pitt-qb-max-browne-done-year-shoulder-surgery