Bo Bounds, MSU College of Education 2026 Alumni Fellow

Bo Bounds of Madison earned a Bachelor of Arts in history in 2000 and a Master of Science in physical education in 2001 from MSU. Bounds is the creator and owner of the Out of Bounds Show on ESPN 105.9, which he has hosted for 24 years. He is employed full-time with Out of Bounds Sports, LLC. He also founded the Whiskey 61 brand, a super-premium gentleman’s lifestyle brand named after Highway 61.

Bounds remembers his time at MSU fondly, believing his undergraduate studies challenged him academically while also giving him the chance to meet wonderful people. During graduate school, he experienced the university’s research, curriculum, speakers and events in ways that continued to shape his appreciation for MSU.

He credits his parents and wife, Wendy, for their unwavering belief and support, which have contributed to his professional success.