Kirk Herbstreit, Notre Dame and Ohio State

Kirk Herbstreit Reveals Message From Jim Tressel Before CFP National Championship
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, an Ohio State alumnus, revealed that he received a text message from former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel ahead of Monday night's title game. “
Why Kirk Herbstreit believes Notre Dame must hold up early against Ohio State in championship game
The ESPN analyst believes Ohio State will challenge Notre Dame's man-to-man defense right away. How will it play out?
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit grew up cheering for Ohio State and wanting to beat Notre Dame
Kirk Herbstreit grew up respecting Notre Dame, but the former Ohio State quarterback from near Dayton also wanted to beat the Fighting Irish.
Kirk Herbstreit Explains Keys for Notre Dame to Upset Ohio State for National Title
When the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take the field against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Monday night's national championship game, the Irish will be more than an eight-point underdog in the matchup. Ohio State has one of the sport's best rosters,
ESPN College GameDay picks the College Football Playoff Championship: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) returns an interception during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.
Kirk Herbstreit almost gave up on ‘College Gameday’ after Prime Video move
Herbstreit, who appears on “Thursday Night Football” alongside Al Michaels for Prime Video, has appeared on “College GameDay” in addition to calling college football games on Saturdays for ESPN.
Kirk Herbstreit's Dog Peter Helps ESPN Interview Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard
Color commentator Kirk Herbstreit—whose dog Peter has become an internet sensation as he travels the country with his father this football season— shared a photo of the young pup hanging out with them during an interview with Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard.
Kirk Herbstreit Urges Major Change in College Football Before National Championship
While speaking with NFL draft analyst Todd McShay, Herbstreit urged a major rule change in college football. Amid the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, Herbstreit spoke on various topics in the college football world, such as NIL, the postseason and overpowering of conferences.
Kirk Herbstreit Is Fully Embracing Ohio State Fandom Ahead of National Championship Game
When the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night in the CFP national championship game, they'll have one of their own on the call in the booth.ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit,
Where did Kirk Herbstreit go to college?
Kirk Herbstreit was a quarterback for Ohio State in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He then joined ESPN after he left the ...
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit on Ohio State coach Ryan Day: ‘If that confetti comes down Monday night, he gets the last laugh’
That’s due, partially, to the fact that the Buckeyes have won three straight playoff games — including two in blowout fashion ...
Does ESPN have an SEC bias? Kirk Herbstreit fires back
A vocal segment of college football fans are of the opinion that ESPN and analyst Kirk Herbstreit, in particular, have a ...
Kirk Herbstreit's dogs are a dose of feel-good for college football and for our souls
ESPN could've said no to Kirk Herbstreit having his dog at college football games. Programs could've, too. Instead, we're ...
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Kirk Herbstreit Forced to Call For a Change After $8M Attempts to Shockingly Derail Quinn Ewers' Future
Well, college football can no longer run away! The post Kirk Herbstreit Forced to Call For a Change After $8M Attempts to ...