The ESPN analyst finds himself at the center of a heated debate over his objectivity in college football coverage.

Yet, Ohio State 's success could depend on the team's defense with star pass rushers JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer among those also heading to the 2025 NFL draft. Prior to the national title matchup versus the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Athlon Sports had a chance to speak with ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit .

Kirk Herbstreit reached for a tissue and got emotional when talking about the Buckeyes' win on ESPN on Monday night.

Kirk Herbstreit pulled back the curtains on why he was so emotional after Ohio State’s national championship win over Notre Dame on Monday night.

Go football! But what I really love the most is catching a glimpse of Peter Herbstreit, the adorable Golden Retriever that belongs to dog dad and ESPN's College Game Day analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Peter tagged along with his proud dad Kirk to CFP Media Day ...

After getting emotional on camera during the National Championship broadcast, Kirk Herbstreit revealed why the tears started flowing

Kirk Herbstreit made an admission on the air Monday after Ohio State won the national championship. The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Notre Dame for most

Kirk Herbstreit revealed his wife's cancer diagnosis while talking about his emotional moment after the national title game.

The ESPN analyst believes Ohio State will challenge Notre Dame's man-to-man defense right away. How will it play out?

ESPN “College GameDay” personality Kirk Herbstreit won’t be making a national championship prediction. The national championship is between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Kirk Herbstreit joined Pat McAfee and discussed Notre Dame's staying power as a college football force after national championship game defeat.

Go football! But what I really love the most is catching a glimpse of Peter Herbstreit, the adorable Golden Retriever that belongs to dog dad and ESPN's College Game Day analyst Kirk Herbstreit.