Kirk Herbstreit recalls safety changes after incidents on College GameDay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit discussed safety incidents during early years of College GameDay on The Press Box podcast. He recounted two notable occurrences where fans threw projectiles at the set: one involved a golf ball at LSU and another a beer can at Michigan State. Following these events, ESPN implemented protective measures, including a net behind the stage to safeguard on-air personalities. The environment has since shifted to a more secure setup, reflecting a change in how the show interacts with fans. Herbstreit emphasized that while passion for college football is high, it should not result in violent actions.
- •Kirk Herbstreit recalls incidents from early College GameDay shows.
- •A golf ball was thrown during a segment at LSU.
- •A beer can was hurled during a show at Michigan State.
- •ESPN added protective measures to ensure host safety.
- •The show's atmosphere now emphasizes safety and fan enjoyment.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit details ‘scary’ incidents on ‘College GameDay’ that led to major change
"When you think of College GameDay, you think of a festive, joyous atmosphere that celebrates college football and campuses around the country. But it wasn’t always that way, especially if Lee Corso dared to pick the visiting team. Before his retirement at the beginning of last season, Corso’s mascot headgear pick was the climax of the…
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