‘ESPN Working Him Hard,’ ‘He’s No John Madden’: CFB Fans Split on Kirk Herbstreit’s Grueling Weekly Schedule as a Broadcaster

ESPN's College GameDay show, which broadcasts from inside Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, features co-host Kirk Herbstreit on set during network coverage. Herbstreit's workweek is grueling, with appearances on Amazon Prime's NFL broadcasts on Thursday nights and ABC's college football games on Saturday nights. Earlier this week, he covered the New England Patriots at Chicago Bears game on October 22 followed by No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas in Austin.

College GameDay analyst Chris Fowler joined Herbstreit for the college game that kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET. While some fans have noticed Herbstreit's demanding schedule and offered mixed opinions, others remain supportive of his versatile broadcasting skills. One fan defended Herbstreit, calling him "fine" and praising his college football commentary.

Another user pointed out his versatility as a "jack of all trades." Some users expressed frustration with his workload, noting that ESPN "is working him hard." Despite the recent scrutiny, Herbstreit has maintained his status as one of football's most sought-after voices, with his contract recently extended by Prime Video through a multiyear deal worth over $10 million annually.