Analyst, ESPN's College GameDay
Kirk Herbstreit: Biography at a Glance
- Kirk Herbstreit has built one of the most distinguished careers in sports broadcasting, serving as a college football analyst for ESPN/ABC on the Emmy Award-winning College GameDay since 1995.
- A dominant force in sports media, Herbstreit has earned 14 Sports Emmy Awards, including Best Studio Analyst and Best Game Analyst, cementing his reputation as one of the most respected voices in the industry.
- No other college football analyst has called more National Championship games or Rose Bowls, showcasing his enduring influence at the sport’s highest levels.
- Expanding his reach beyond college football, Herbstreit has successfully transitioned into NFL coverage, teaming with broadcasting legends like Al Michaels for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football.
- A former Ohio State University quarterback and 1992 team captain, Herbstreit brings unmatched firsthand experience, deep expertise, and thoughtful perspective to every broadcast across ESPN, ABC, and Amazon Prime.
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Since 1995, Kirk has been a college football analyst for ESPN/ABC. In 1996, he joined Chris Fowler and co-analyst Lee Corso on ESPN’s College Gameday program, making 2025 Kirk's 30th season on this popular Emmy Award-winning studio show. Since 2006, Kirk has been the game analyst for ABC’s Saturday Night Prime Time broadcast.
Kirk has won 14 Sports Emmy Awards, including Best Studio Analyst, Best Game Analyst, and Best Studio Show. Kirk has also called 15 National Championship games and 16 Rose Bowls, more than any other college football analyst.
Beyond college football, Herbstreit called a pair of NFL games with Chris Fowler for ESPN during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, and in 2022 he teamed with Al Michaels for the inaugural season of Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football games and will continue in 2024 for his 3rd season on Amazon Prime.
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 presentation, and more.
Kirk is a 1993 graduate of The Ohio State University. Kirk is a former OSU quarterback and was the team captain for the 1992 season.
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