Kirk Herbstreit excluded from College Football 27 voice cast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit will not return as the voice of EA Sports College Football 27, which is set to be released on July 10, 2026. Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback and longtime ESPN broadcaster, was a key figure in previous editions of the game, helping to create an authentic broadcast experience alongside Chris Fowler. The reason for his absence remains undisclosed. The game's cover athletes, Malachi Toney, Dante Moore, and Kewan Lacy, were revealed on June 4, 2026.
- •Herbstreit will not voice College Football 27 this year.
- •Game is set to be released on July 10, 2026.
- •Cover athletes include Malachi Toney, Dante Moore, and Kewan Lacy.
- •Authenticity is a key focus for this edition of the game.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — College Football 27 won't include this Ohio native in the game
"Kirk Herbstreit will not voice EA Sports College Football 27. Here's what we know about the game's release date and the announcer's ties to Ohio.
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