Tag: Kirk Herbstreit

"Herbstreit, 57, is in the final season of his initial five-year Prime Video deal alongside Al Michaels."

"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."

"I think the league has shown us they’re pretty happy with the way Amazon’s been telecasting and producing these games by the type of schedules we’ve been given over the last couple of years."

"It's a great relationship. He's kind of re-invigorated me personally in my 31st year on the show. Having him and his juice that he brings. I love it. It's been great for me personally."

"It is indeed an eclectic group of broadcast teams for the NFL in 2026, but across the board, there is a shared characteristic. All of the networks have play-by-play announcers who never put themselves above the game."

"Sports debate has always been at its best when it challenges its audience to think, question and engage. Saturday provided an opportunity to do exactly that and missed it. The Protect College Sports Act deserved a conversation, not a campaign pitch."

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."

"College GameDay holds a unique place in sports media because of the incredible team that brings it to life each week."

"Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy and Katie George form a new trio, as do Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer and Kris Budden."