Ohio State, Kirk Herbstreit and Notre Dame

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?
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 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'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 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 ...
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 Fires Back at Fan Calling Him Out on Social Media
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish took down the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night, with the final ...
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 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.
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 ...