{
  "id": 13485926,
  "title": "Kirk Herbstreit Has Jolting Pick for Best College Football Team in Country",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kirk-herbstreit-has-jolting-pick-for-best-college-football-team-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T18:13:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/kirk-herbstreit-has-jolting-pick-for-best-college-football-team-in-country-12551165"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN’s “College GameDay” analyst Kirk Herbstreit has declared Miami of Florida as the best team in college football, a bold statement that leaves many Crimson Tide supporters perplexed. During the morning show, Herbstreit’s selection comes after Texas and LSU securing top seeds, with Alabama and Georgia also among the contenders. While the Ohio State alumnus acknowledged other strong teams like Notre Dame and Ohio State, Herbstreit’s confidence in the Hurricanes remained unwavering. Miami’s quarterback, Darrius Minster, and defense, led by Damon Wilson despite injuries, have been dominating opponents, including a 41-13 victory over Clemson and a 52-3 thrashing of Central Michigan. Miami currently leads the ACC, but injuries have forced them to seek a bye following losses of Max Buchanan and Marquise Lightfoot. Notably, Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban also commended Miami, acknowledging their impressive form. Miami faces off against Florida State on Saturday, a clash that could solidify Herbstreit’s prediction.",
  "summary": "Bet you thought it would be Alabama, huh? Or Herbstreit’s alma mater Ohio State? Well, you’d be dead wrong.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}