Kirk Herbstreit said he wasn’t second-guessing Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about one fourth-quarter play call, but it sure sounded like it.

Herbstreit thought we might see Arch Manning when Texas tried to punch it in on the goal line late in the fourth quarter against Ohio State's defense.

On second down, Texas tried a toss play to Quintrevion Wisner but suffered a huge 7-yard loss. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit, who was on the call for the game, admitted he was surprised that Sarkisian ...

With Ohio State set to play Notre Dame in the National Championship Game on Monday night, the team’s loss to Michigan feels like it may as well have been years ago. That’s due, partially, to the fact that the Buckeyes have won three-straight playoff games — including two in blowout fashion.

More:How Texas football resurrection has been ... some were a reminder of just how far the humanity of Herbstreit and Ben had spread. “Kirk, so sorry for your loss,” Penn State football ...

Kirk Herbstreit has words for people who criticize ESPN coverage of the College Football Playoff. The CFP has just four teams left.

The College Football Playoff semifinals begin Thursday with No. 6 seed Penn State taking on No. 7 Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. The second semifinal is Friday with No. 5 Texas battling No. 8 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.

ESPN and ABC's Kirk Herbstreit says Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has achieved legendary status in his first three seasons as the Fighting Irish's head coach. "They've been searching. You almost have to go back to the early and mid-90s for the last time Notre Dame was really a giant in this sport.

Ohio State football is part of the final four teams in the College Football Playoff, and Kirk Herbstreit is loving every minute of it.

ESPN color analyst Kirk Herbstreit set the record straight about alleged SEC bias during his commentary while praising the four-team College Football Playoff semifinal.

ESPN could've said no to Kirk Herbstreit having his dog at college football games. Programs could've, too. Instead, we're gifted a bit of humanity.

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