ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is no longer calling the annual rivalry game between Ohio State and Michigan. Herbstreit announced his decision on Twitter on Wednesday, September 21, 2023.
Herbstreit has called the Ohio State-Michigan game for ESPN since 2006. He said that he made the decision to step down because he wants to focus on his other ESPN commitments, including the College GameDay pregame show and the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Herbstreit’s decision to step down from the Ohio State-Michigan game has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some fans are disappointed that Herbstreit will no longer be calling the game, while others understand his decision.
ESPN has not yet announced who will replace Herbstreit in the booth for the Ohio State-Michigan game. However, Herbstreit said that he is confident that ESPN will find a suitable replacement.
NEWS: ESPN analyst Dan Mullen will not be in the booth calling the game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, per a source.
Mullen, former head coach for the Bulldogs, noted on “The Stingray Show” earlier this month he would be on the call with Matt Barrie.
— Brad Logan (@BradLoganCOTE) September 21, 2023Here are some of the potential reasons why Herbstreit may have decided to step down from the Ohio State-Michigan game:
Former Mississippi State head coach @CoachDanMullen announces he will be in the booth for ESPN calling the Egg Bowl this year between Ole Miss and Miss. State, along side @MattBarrie.
🎥 via the Stingray Show pic.twitter.com/lX3DSbmkTq
— Brad Logan (@BradLoganCOTE) September 5, 2023- He wants to focus on his other ESPN commitments.
- He believes that it is time for a new voice in the booth for the game.
- He wants to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, as his son, Zak, is a quarterback at Ohio State.
It is also possible that Herbstreit is simply ready for a change. He has been calling the Ohio State-Michigan game for over 15 years, and it may be time for him to try something new.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to step down from the Ohio State-Michigan game was up to Herbstreit. He is a professional broadcaster, and he knows what is best for his career.
Fans who are disappointed with Herbstreit’s decision should respect his decision. They should also be excited to see who ESPN chooses to replace him in the booth. It is an opportunity for a new voice to call one of the biggest rivalry games in college football.
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