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.

Kirk Herbstreit is one of the most respected broadcasters in college football. The ESPN “College GameDay” star has also been the network's lead game analyst since 2006. The former Ohio …

Dec 7, 2025 · He was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2023. Herbstreit has been a lead analyst on ESPN’s nine-time Sports Emmy Award-winning College GameDay for 28 …

11 hours ago · ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit didn't call Friday night's Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, and yet, he managed to go viral on social media. Unfortunately for Herbstreit, …

May 5, 2025 · College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is set to continue his decades-long career as an analyst for ESPN's "College GameDay" this coming season.

6 days ago · ESPN is getting hate after assigning Kirk Herbstreit to Miami vs Ole Miss instead of Indiana vs Oregon CFP semifinal, creating fan outrage.

Apr 24, 2025 · While Herbstreit never took a snap in the NFL, his impact on the game is arguably greater than many who did. His journey from starting quarterback at Ohio State to one of the …

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

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

Jan 21, 2025 · Kirk Herbstreit, who couldn’t hold back his emotions after Ohio State win, reveals his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer