Kirk Herbstreit criticizes ESPN for limited college football coverage

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Kirk Herbstreit criticizes ESPN for limited college football coverage
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Kirk Herbstreit stated that ESPN has not adequately promoted college football, particularly during morning shows. He emphasized that while other sports receive significant attention, college football is often overlooked unless there is controversy. Herbstreit called for more consistent coverage of college narratives throughout the week. He expressed a desire for ESPN to prioritize college football in its programming. This commentary comes as the network prepares to expand college football coverage with a new weekly show.

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  • Kirk Herbstreit criticized ESPN's focus on NFL and NBA over college football.
  • He noted a lack of consistent coverage of college teams unless controversy arises.
  • Herbstreit hopes for more college football narratives on ESPN throughout the week.
  • ESPN is set to launch a new weekly college football show next month.
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  • 3:42 PMYahoo SportsKirk Herbstreit finds ESPN guilty of limited college football coverage
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The longtime ESPN college football analyst doesn't think his employer has done enough to promote the sport on a consistent basis.

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