College Football Playoff, Kirk Herbstreit

Kirk Herbstreit emphatically denies he was rooting for Alabama to make College Football Playoff
As a top name at ESPN, there was the thought that Herbstreit was rooting for ratings rather than appreciating the seasons of Indiana or SMU.
With College Football Playoff down to 4 teams, not much looks different with Big Ten and SEC
Things really don't look much different now that expanded 12-team College Football Playoff is down to four teams remaining.
Kirk Herbstreit Insists Eliminated College Football Team Had 'No Shot' in Making Playoff
In an appearance with On3Sports' Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit rejected what he interpreted as many fans' belief that he wanted Alabama in the College Football Playoff. The College GameDay host clearly described the Crimson Tide, stating the team had "no shot" to be in the CFP.
Kirk Herbstreit Reveals If He Wanted Alabama In The College Football Playoff
Kirk Herbstreit has been making the rounds a lot lately for his takes on the College Football Playoff. All of the first-round games resulted in blowouts but he zeroed in on Indiana specifically after its 27-17 loss to Notre Dame.
How many times has Alabama missed College Football Playoff? Crimson Tide's CFP history
How many times has Alabama football missed the College Football Playoff? Here's everything you need to know about the Crimson Tide playoff history:
Kirk Herbstreit Sends Clear Message On ESPN’s SEC Bias Amid College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff semifinal round begins on Thursday with No. 6 seed Penn State facing off against No. 7 seed Notre Dame . The other game is on Friday with No. 5 seed Texas facing No. 8 seed Ohio State as the top four seeds all lost in the Quarterfinal round.
College Football Playoff snubs Alabama, makes SEC and Greg Sankey look bad
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey was slow to adjust to the reality of the 12-team playoff. His lack of adjustments very clearly hurt Alabama and Ole Miss.
College Football Playoff projections for 2025: Way-too-early matchup picks
The teams with the most talent -- and favorable schedules -- during the 2025 season have the most direct path to a playoff berth, as does squads who rectify personnel losses with transfer portal acquisitions. We're projecting another first-time playoff participant, too.
Kirk Herbstreit sets record straight about ESPN "SEC bias"
ESPN’s top college football analyst, Kirk Herbstreit, is here to set the record straight. With Texas being the sole remaining team from the elite SEC, ESPN's Herbstreit addressed the apparent bias ESP
Kirk Herbstreit defends ESPN against SEC bias claims
Kirk Herbstreit thinks claims that ESPN champions SEC football team over any other are just ridiculous. The “College GameDay” analyst sounded off recently against those that believe the network is playing favorites.
Kirk Herbstreit refutes SEC bias, says ESPN 'could not have paid' for better CFP semis
"College GameDay" host and ABC college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit on Tuesday shot down the notion that ESPN has a bias toward SEC football — especially in relation to the College Football Playoff.
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Can Alabama make College Football Playoff? What SMU loss to Clemson means for Crimson Tide
With conference championship games over, most of the College Football Playoff field is set, barring seeding changes. It ...
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Alabama misses out on College Football Playoff bracket, fans cheer
The Alabama Crimson Tide were on the outside looking into the College Football Playoff bracket on Sunday after Clemson received the No. 12 seed and SMU got an at-large bid. Alabama hoped the ...
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Alabama misses College Football Playoff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama learned Sunday it was left out of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
How Nick Saban went from Darth Vader at Alabama to college football's favorite uncle with ESPN
From Darth Vader to college football's favorite uncle. The remarkable metamorphosis of Nick Saban from Alabama coach to ESPN personality.
Alabama football defensive starter makes decision on whether to return in 2025
Another member of the Alabama Crimson Tide's defensive back group will return for the 2025 football season. In a move that ...
College Football Playoff winners list: check out every National Championship winner updated until 2024
The college football national championship represents the pinnacle of achievement for NCAA Division I Football Bowl ...
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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer handed wild outlook for 2025 College Football Playoff
Does Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide have the confidence of the public to make the College Football Playoff ...
Alabama football lands eleven TD rushing weapon in huge transfer portal win
Alabama football picked up a much-needed addition through the transfer portal in a super talented running back ...