{
  "id": 11812451,
  "title": "Kirk Herbstreit Was Only ‘College GameDay’ Host to Correctly Predict This Upset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/kirk-herbstreit-was-only-college-gameday-host-to-correctly-predict",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T01:30:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/kirk-herbstreit-was-only-college-gameday-host-to-correctly-predict-this-upset-12521619"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kirk Herbstreit stood out as the sole \"College GameDay\" host who accurately foretold the upset victory of Minnesota over Michigan in their home game. While fellow panelists Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, and Caitlin Clark all predicted a Michigan win following their 20-19 loss to Iowa, Herbstreit's insight proved correct. Minnesota triumphed with a 20-14 score, thanks in part to the performance of quarterback Drake Lindsey, who completed 17 of his 25 passes for 136 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Herbstreit's analysis of Minnesota's strong defense, led by potential first-rounder Anthony Smith, played a crucial role in the prediction. The Gophers' victory extends their winning streak to three games, following wins over Akron, Washington, and Michigan. Looking ahead, Minnesota faces Purdue before a challenging stretch of three consecutive games against ranked teams. Meanwhile, Michigan's recent losses have followed a strong start of three wins, and they now face tough matchups against Penn State, Indiana, and later, Rutgers and Michigan State.",
  "summary": "ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit was the only \"College GameDay\" analyst not buying the Michigan Wolverines after coming off a loss to Iowa.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kirk Herbstreit was the only College GameDay host to predict Minnesota's upset win.",
    "Minnesota defeated Michigan 20-14, with Drake Lindsey's strong performance.",
    "Herbstreit's analysis of Minnesota's defense was crucial in his correct prediction."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kirk Herbstreit's accurate prediction underscores his unique insight among College GameDay hosts, distinguishing him from his peers Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, and Caitlin Clark.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}