Kirk Herbstreit

"Hate You": NY Host Loses Cool at Kirk Herbstreit Over Notre Dame Commentary Blunder

Kirk Herbstreit has spent decades analyzing college football, but an apparent scoring blunder during Notre Dame’s loss to BYU has put the ESPN veteran under fire.

Tensions Mount for Curt Cignetti After Kirk Herbstreit’s Worrying Indiana Revelation

Indiana walked out of Michigan Stadium with a win it had not earned there since 1967, and the mood around the team should have been pure celebration. A 13-6 overtime victory pushed the No.

Kirk Herbstreit's Notre Dame Take: More Wrong or Right a Week Later?

When Kirk Herbstreit talks, college football fans listen. They have for decades now, but that doesn't mean when he rips Notre Dame, that he's always right.

ESPN's Big Guns to Call Georgia Football vs Florida: Chris Fowler & Kirk Herbstreit Have Called Some Huge UGA Games

Kirk Herbstreit Goes Nuclear on Arch Manning’s Throw in Brutal On-Air Rant

Arch Manning is an emerging quarterback, and one of the most talented players right now in college football. Playing for the Texas Longhorns football program, he has a bright future ahead of him.

Kirk Herbstreit shares booth video of reaction to Ole Miss’ wild onside kick against Texas

Kirk Herbstreit shared an inside look at his and Chris Fowler's call of the wild onside kick near the end of the Rebels' loss.

‘ESPN Working Him Hard,’ ‘He’s No John Madden’: CFB Fans Split on Kirk Herbstreit’s Grueling Weekly Schedule as a Broadcaster

Kirk Herbstreit’s week is a lot. Thursday night, he’s in the booth with Al Michaels for Amazon Prime’s NFL coverage.

Why Kirk Herbstreit went off on Arch Manning’s ‘poor decision’ during win against Ole Miss

Kirk Herbstreit was on the call for the Texas Longhorns’ dramatic win over the Ole Miss Rebels, and didn’t exactly appreciate Arch Manning’s decision-making.

Kirk Herbstreit gives Texas Tech DC his flowers for ‘masterful’ defense ahead of Cincinnati tilt

Kirk Herbstreit credited defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for Texas Tech football’s success ahead of Saturday’s road matchup vs. Cincinnati, highlighting a defense that has helped the Red Raiders remain unbeaten .

Kirk Herbstreit predicts three ranked teams will suffer road losses in Week 8

Kirk Herbstreit feels that several Top 25 teams could be in for road upsets during Week 8's college football action.

"They Don’t Belong”: Urban Meyer Admits Using Fake Criticism From ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, Chris Fowler for Florida’s Championship Push

Urban Meyer understood that winning a national championship required more than just talent and a game plan. Sometimes, it meant finding the right buttons to push inside the locker room.

“Probably Get Fired”: ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Reveals the Ugly Reality Behind Kyle Whittingham's $12M Bryce Underwood Dilemma

Michigan’s reported $12 million quarterback Bryce Underwood has been benched, and Kirk Herbstreit believes a gamble like Kyle Whittingham’s decision to trust freshman Tommy Carr could get a coach fired.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Raises Eyebrows Over Steve Sarkisian’s Arch Manning Decision: “It’s So Weird”

Arch Manning and Texas are going through a difficult stretch after back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida dropped the Longhorns from No. 1 to No.

Kirk Herbstreit Breaks Silence on Controversial Notre Dame-BYU Ending

The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost in dramatic fashion to the No. 8 BYU Cougars on Saturday night.Notre Dame trailed 28-24 and had the ball at first-and-goal with just four seconds remaining on the clock.Star…

College Football Fans Think Kirk Herbstreit's TV Presence Is 'Sad' In 2026

They appear to be saddened by his transformation over the years.

Kirk Herbstreit bungles the situation with 30 seconds left in Notre Dame-BYU

No. 8 BYU pulled off one of several stunning upsets in the college football world on Saturday, taking down No. 2 Notre Dame in dramatic fashion in Provo.

Kirk Herbstreit names which Big Ten programs could challenge Ohio State, Indiana

The Big Ten conference has one of the biggest games of the season scheduled for Saturday, as Ohio State plays at Indiana .

Nick Saban Denies Alabama Links After Kirk Herbstreit Suspects Real Purpose of His "Kill Morale" Warning

Being one of the greatest Alabama coaches ever, Nick Saban generally avoids criticizing his former team. Yet, when Alabama lost to Georgia, Saban left Alabama off his ‘most complete’ teams list.

‘Unfair’: Notre Dame Blasted By Kirk Herbstreit Before BYU Game

On Saturday, the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play the toughest contest of their season so far, taking on No. 8 BYU on the road. Kirk Herbstreit thinks it’s not enough and too late.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit's Criticism Proven "Unfair" After Notre Dame Take Backfires

Kirk Herbstreit did not wait for Notre Dame to play BYU. The ESPN analyst accused the Fighting Irish of cruising toward the playoffs on a soft schedule and called it downright embarrassing.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit's Has Direct Message to Georgia football Before Auburn Showdown

‘Better Check on Miami,’ ‘Please Don’t Lecture Us’ — CFB Fans Push Back as Kirk Herbstreit Calls Notre Dame’s Schedule an ‘Embarrassment’

Notre Dame missed the College Football Playoff last season, but Marcus Freeman’s program is going very strong in the 2026 season. The Fighting Irish enter their Saturday game against BYU with an unbeaten 6-0 record.

Kirk Herbstreit Faces Backlash Over Controversial Notre Dame Statement

The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face their first true test of the college football season on Saturday when they travel to Provo to take on the No. 8 BYU Cougars.Notre Dame’s only other major test on its…

Kirk Herbstreit calls Notre Dame's schedule 'an embarrassment and incredibly unfair'

The "College GameDay" analyst took a shot at the Irish's football schedule a day before he will call their game against BYU in Provo, Utah.

Kirk Herbstreit calls out Notre Dame for soft schedule: ‘Incredibly unfair’

Kirk Herbstreit pointed some criticism at No. 2 Notre Dame for not having a strong enough schedule compared to other contenders.

Kirk Herbstreit Calls College Football Powerhouse an "Embarrassment" For Their Schedule, Urges to Learn From Alabama & UGA

Throughout the year, as talks raged on about the expanded playoff format, Notre Dame’s place within that was part of a wider discussion.

"Mute Button": Notre Dame Reporter Angry After ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit & Holly Rowe Decision

Broadcast crew for Notre Dame’s game with BYU has drawn a sharp reaction from a local sports reporter.