Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Kirk Herbstreit across Football, Baseball.
The 2026 college football season opens Thursday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 7, with Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC and ABC broadcasting key games that pit defending champions, top‑ranked teams and new coaching storylines against each other.
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit says the current college football eligibility rules are illogical, citing a legal battle in the SEC that could reshape the sport's structure.
Analyst Joel Klatt expects LSU to beat Clemson 31-14 in their September 5 opener, despite a 10.5‑point spread favoring the Tigers.
Clemson's football opener at LSU is postponed due to a 73‑75 percent chance of thunderstorms in Baton Rouge, with ABC and local radio set to cover the rescheduled game.
The SEC opener between LSU and Clemson on September 5 will be broadcast nationally on ABC, with betting markets favoring LSU despite a potentially competitive matchup.
ESPN’s College GameDay celebrates its 40th season and 500th road show, highlighting the enduring chemistry, award‑winning production, and fan‑driven energy that have defined the program since 1993.
After ten years at the helm of ESPN’s College GameDay, Jim Gaiero has been replaced by Matthew Garrett, who will become executive producer. Gaiero will shift to broader football and golf production duties, and the program’s analyst lineup stays steady for its September launch from Baton Rouge.
ESPN is bolstering its college football slate with fresh talent and a Friday night preview, while veteran analyst Kirk Herbstreit urges a move toward daily programming to match the sport’s rising prominence.
After initially criticizing Indiana University’s 2024 playoff loss, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit now projects the Hoosiers as Big Ten champions, citing a perfect 16‑0 season, a 15‑game home winning streak and a top‑tier coaching staff. He predicts a pivotal October 17 matchup against Ohio State in Bloomington will seal the conference title, while also forecasting a No. 1 playoff seed for Indiana.
ESPN's College GameDay makes its third historic visit to Oxford, bringing Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban to The Grove Stage for a high‑stakes weekend of football.
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit hails Trinidad Chambliss as the sport’s most promising quarterback for 2026, spotlighting his unprecedented journey and impact on the game.
After a record‑setting 2025 campaign, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss returns for his final year with the Rebels, aiming to capture the program’s first national title since 1960.
ESPN unveiled its 2026 college football preseason All‑America team, led by Texas with five first‑team selections, but the exclusion of Arch Manning and several standout players has ignited discussion across the sports media landscape.
ESPN reveals its 2026 college football broadcast crews, highlighting the continuity of its top booths, the arrival of new commentators on SEC Network and the network’s extensive coverage of Alabama’s games.
ESPN confirms Kirk Herbstreit's return as lead color analyst alongside Chris Fowler and Holly Rowe, while negotiating a multi‑million‑dollar extension for Pat McAfee and keeping Tim Tebow on SEC Network and playoff coverage.
ESPN announces its 2026 college football broadcast roster, featuring returning analysts Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, new assignments, and expanded HBCU coverage, leading up to a championship game in Las Vegas
After the exits of Mark Jones and Dave Flemming, ESPN reveals its 2026 crew, highlighting the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new talent across its flagship and niche platforms
The network unveiled the commentators who will call the action from Week 0 in August through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Las Vegas, highlighting long‑standing duos and new talent.
ESPN has selected Shaboozey's new single, 'High Noon' featuring Gunna, as the official anthem for the 2026‑27 college football season, a partnership that will see the song featured across ESPN, ABC and the SEC Network.
ESPN's new college football anthem blends Shaboozey's "High Noon" with Gunna's vocals, debuting live during the Week 0 matchup in Dublin and featuring voice‑overs from ESPN's top personalities.
The Cougars are projected to dominate both sides of the ball, with standout players poised for accolades and a marquee broadcast appearance.
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback, chose Notre Dame over his alma mater despite the Buckeyes' top odds, igniting a wave of reactions from fans and fellow commentators.
Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit predicts a Notre Dame victory in the College Football Playoff, praises Miami quarterback C.J. Carr, and envisions a possible rematch with the Irish.
Veteran analyst Kirk Herbstreit predicts Notre Dame as the frontrunner for the 2026 national championship, citing a returning quarterback, a strong defense and an easier schedule, while also highlighting Miami and Texas A&M as potential challengers.