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Kirk Herbstreit shares details of serious offseason health issue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Kirk Herbstreit shares details of serious offseason health issue

Summary

Kirk Herbstreit, a prominent sports broadcaster, revealed on 'The Pat McAfee Show' that he spent six weeks unable to walk due to a serious back issue. This health scare occurred after a trip to Las Vegas, where Herbstreit experienced severe pain that required a non-invasive procedure to remove a bone spur compressing his L5 nerve. The procedure alleviated symptoms and allowed him to start walking again recently. Despite the challenges, Herbstreit reports he is now able to resume his usual activities, including outdoor walking.

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Key Details

•Herbstreit spent six weeks in bed due to back pain.
•A bone spur was compressing his L5 nerve.
•He underwent a non-invasive procedure for treatment.
•Herbstreit recently returned to walking and outdoor activities.
•He will continue his broadcasting work for college football.

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6:12 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I couldn’t walk’: Kirk Herbstreit reveals scary offseason health issue

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Each fall, Kirk Herbstreit is one of the busiest men in America. Herbstreit traverses the United States weekly, balancing out his broadcasting duties for ESPN and Amazon Prime Video. In order to keep up the pace, Herbstreit has to be healthy. On Friday, the longtime College GameDay analyst revealed during an appearance on “The Pat…
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