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.

Dec 1, 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 years, originally …

1 day ago · Kirk Herbstreit is one of the most recognizable figures in college football. In 2026, the former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback will celebrate 30 years as an analyst on ESPN’s “College ...

4 days ago · ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced on Monday that he’s raised a notable “concern” to his network. Herbstreit, 56, is arguably the face of ESPN’s college football …

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.

9 hours ago · During the Rose Bowl broadcast, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit gave some of his thoughts on the Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers matchup in the College Football Playoff Semifinals.

1 day ago · One of college football’s perennial powerhouses was looking like anything but in the first three quarters of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

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

Jan 22, 2025 · Kirk Herbstreit was emotional following Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the national title game, and on Tuesday he revealed he had more than the game on his mind.

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