Ben DiNucci and Wife to Welcome First Child
Former Cowboys quarterback and college football analyst Ben DiNucci expects the arrival of his first child on November 18.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Football
College football analyst Ben DiNucci and his wife, Brynnan Recker, are expecting their first child together. The baby is due on November 18, 2026.
Why it matters
The announcement marks a major personal milestone for the 29-year-old sports analyst, who has transitioned from professional football to a career in media.
Ben DiNucci, a 29-year-old former professional quarterback, is currently serving as a college football analyst for CBS Sports. He will celebrate his 30th birthday in November, the same month his first child is due.
The players
Ben DiNucci
He is a 29-year-old former professional quarterback who now works as a college football analyst for CBS Sports.
Brynnan Recker
She is the wife of Ben DiNucci and an alumna of James Madison University.
The details
DiNucci announced the pregnancy via a post on X. The couple previously married on April 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas, after first meeting in 2015.
Timeline
Ben DiNucci and Brynnan Recker met in 2015.
Ben DiNucci was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
The couple married on April 5, 2025.
Ben DiNucci will turn 30 in November 2026.
The couple's first child is due on November 18, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The announcement follows DiNucci's career path since the 2020 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys. This life update coincides with his current role as a media analyst during the busy college football season.
Fans of college football can continue to follow DiNucci's analysis on CBS Sports throughout the remainder of the season. His upcoming leave for the birth of his child may result in brief adjustments to his broadcast schedule in November.
The takeaway
Balancing a high-profile media career with major life transitions remains a common challenge for former athletes. DiNucci now prepares for his most significant personal role as he enters his 30th year.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
