Kirk Herbstreit Is Fully Embracing Ohio State Fandom

Kirk Herbstreit weighs in on his Ohio State football fandom
If you thought Kirk Herbstreit just somewhat liked Ohio State football, think again. He’s a self-proclaimed “junkie.”
Kirk Herbstreit Is Fully Embracing Ohio State Fandom Ahead of National Championship Game
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit, who played quarterback for the Buckeyes from 1989 to '93, will be on color commentating duties in Atlanta alongside play-by-play partner Chris Fowler—and he isn't shying away from his OSU fandom:
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Kirk Herbstreit Fires Back at Fan Calling Him Out on Social Media
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish took down the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night, with the final score settling in at 27-24. And even though he wasn't on the call for this game, Kirk Herbstreit found himself getting called out by a fan on social media.
Kirk Herbstreit Announces Decision On His Ohio State Fandom
Kirk Herbstreit and Ohio State's fan base have an interesting relationship these days. The ESPN college football announcer played collegiately at Ohio State. His dad, Jim Herbstreit, also played at the school and later coached under Woody Hayes.
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