Kirk Herbstreit comments on Ted Cruz's GameDay interview amid controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit expressed he was unaware of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz's political views during a media session before ESPN's College GameDay in Oxford, Miss., on September 18, 2026. Cruz's appearance on the show to discuss the Protect College Sports Act received significant backlash, particularly for lacking a dissenting perspective. Herbstreit stated he doesn't engage in politics and emphasized his focus on football, family, and faith. Critics noted his previous statements regarding Cruz, suggesting a disconnect between his current claims and past comments. Herbstreit pointed out that the segment aimed to provide context ahead of voting related to the act, which he hopes may help address chaos in college sports.
- •Kirk Herbstreit claimed ignorance of Ted Cruz's politics during a media brief.
- •Cruz was booed during his GameDay appearance while discussing sports legislation.
- •Herbstreit emphasized his focus on football and family, avoiding political debate.
- •Critics highlighted a discrepancy between Herbstreit’s earlier views and his current statements.
- •Cruz’s promotion of the Protect College Sports Act has sparked polarized reactions.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit pleads ignorance on ‘GameDay’ Ted Cruz interview: ‘We’re not picking sides in any way at all’
"In his usual Friday appearance with local media heading into ESPN’s College GameDay this weekend in Oxford, Miss., analyst Kirk Herbstreit claimed he did not know “anything” about the political views of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who discussed the Protect College Sports Act last week on the show amid a chorus of heavy boos from his…
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