Ohio State, Kirk Herbstreit and ESPN

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.
Did Kirk Herbstreit play at Ohio State? Revisiting ESPN commentator's college career
Did Kirk Herbstreit play at Ohio State? Here's everything to know about the ESPN commentator's playing career:
Kirk Herbstreit weighs in on his Ohio State football fandom
If you thought Kirk Herbstreit just somewhat liked Ohio State football, think again. He’s a self-proclaimed “junkie.”
See It: Kirk Herbstreit's Dog Gets Cozy with Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard
Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) talks to the media during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Kirk Herbstreit’s admission will have folks questioning if he should be on the call for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame tonight
Herbstreit’s son Zach is a part of the Buckeyes program as a walk-on. Herbstreit has long taken heat for the way he approaches Ohio State as a former player for the Buckeyes. Th
Kirk Herbstreit Announces Decision On His Ohio State Fandom
Kirk Herbstreit and Ohio State's fan base have an interesting relationship these days. The ESPN college football announcer played collegiately at Ohio State. His dad, Jim Herbstreit, also played at the school and later coached under Woody Hayes.
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 p
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 ...
Why Kirk Herbstreit won't make national championship prediction
ESPN “College GameDay” personality Kirk Herbstreit won’t be making a national championship prediction. The national ...
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Kirk Herbstreit explains how Urban Meyer success put additional heat on Ryan Day for losses vs. Michigan
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer absolutely dominated Michigan during his seven seasons as the head coach of the Buckeyes.
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 ...
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” ...
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Kirk Herbstreit says he won’t stop defending college football, even as it’s ‘tougher and tougher’ to do
You can argue a lot about Kirk Herbstreit, but there’s no denying his power and influence on college football. He’s one of the game’s biggest advocates but also can be one of its biggest ...
Kirk Herbstreit Is Fully Embracing Ohio State Fandom Ahead of National Championship Game
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit, who played quarterback for the Buckeyes from 1989 to '93, will be on color commentating duties in Atlanta alongside play-by-play partner Chris Fowler—and he isn't shying away ...
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Kirk Herbstreit’s Powerful Message for Son Zak Herbstreit as Life Comes Full Circle After 10 Years
College Football has a special, very novel standing in the sports realm. The post Kirk Herbstreit’s Powerful Message for Son ...