Herbstreit graduated from Centerville High School in Centerville, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton. As a quarterback for the Elks, he was the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior.

Widely respected for his detailed analysis and thoughtful perspective, Herbstreit is also a frequent contributor to SportsCenter, ESPN’s weekly CFP rankings show, ESPN and ABC’s annual NFL Draft …

Oct 31, 2021 · Kirk Herbstreit is a former football player turned sports analyst. He was a consecutive four-year MVP winner of the Ohio State University, where he studied business administration from …

1 day ago · College GameDay's Kirk Herbstreit criticized ESPN's Tuesday CFP rankings broadcast on Saturday. He argued that releasing incomplete data creates logical inconsistencies and suggested …

7 hours ago · On Saturday's edition of ESPN's College GameDay, Kirk Herbstreit said one of college football's shows should be cancelled.

Mar 23, 2025 · Kirk Herbstreit reveals heartbreaking battles his family faced—premature twins, wife’s cancer fight, and son's medical retirement.

Jun 2, 2025 · When it comes to college football, few voices are more familiar—or more reliable—than Kirk Herbstreit’s. He was calling Saturday’s biggest games or doling out praise (and the occasional …

2 days ago · Kirk Herbstreit gave his two cents on the Penn State coaching search, as it appears to finally be nearing its end game. The Nittany Lions are seeking to replace James Franklin.

Oct 24, 2024 · Herbstreit is known for his analysis and work in the broadcast booth, but his playing career often goes unnoticed.

Nov 13, 2024 · Herbstreit announced his decision during Saturday’s College GameDay show, live from LSU before kickoff against Alabama. “I retired from that,” Herbstreit explained.