Herbstreit thought we might see Arch Manning when Texas tried to punch it in on the goal line late in the fourth quarter against Ohio State's defense.

Kirk Herbstreit said he wasn’t second-guessing Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about one fourth-quarter play call, but it sure sounded like it.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit, who was on the call for the game, admitted he was surprised that Sarkisian didn’t turn to backup quarterback Arch Manning on the goal line. Manning had been effective in short-yardage and red-zone situations throughout the season. Earlier in the contest, Manning successfully converted a fourth-and-one.

The College Football Playoff semifinal round begins on Thursday with No. 6 seed Penn State facing off against No. 7 seed Notre Dame . The other game is on Friday with No. 5 seed Texas facing No. 8 seed Ohio State as the top four seeds all lost in the Quarterfinal round.

With Ohio State set to play Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship on Monday night, the team’s loss to Michigan feels like it may as well have been years ago. That’s due, partially, to the fact that the Buckeyes have won three straight playoff games — including two in blowout fashion.

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Kirk Herbstreit has words for people who criticize ESPN coverage of the College Football Playoff. The CFP has just four teams left.

ESPN and ABC's Kirk Herbstreit says Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has achieved legendary status in his first three seasons as the Fighting Irish's head coach. "They've been searching. You almost have to go back to the early and mid-90s for the last time Notre Dame was really a giant in this sport.

"College GameDay" host and ABC college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit on Tuesday shot down the notion that ESPN has a bias toward SEC football — especially in relation to the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State football is part of the final four teams in the College Football Playoff, and Kirk Herbstreit is loving every minute of it.

After the game, ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler discussed the second-down play with Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter. Herbstreit mentioned he was surprised Texas didn't try to bring in the ...

ESPN could've said no to Kirk Herbstreit having his dog at college football games. Programs could've, too. Instead, we're gifted a bit of humanity.