Kirk Herbstreit
American football player and analyst
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| 2024 | The NCAA Football video game series returned, with Herbstreit included as an in-game commentator. |
| November 2024 | Ben, Herbstreit's golden retriever and certified emotional support animal, passed away from leukemia. President Joe Biden sent a condolence letter to Herbstreit. |
| 2023 | Inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to college football broadcasting and analysis. |
| March 23 2022 | Announced as the new color commentator for Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, partnering with Al Michaels, while simultaneously extending his contract with ESPN to continue his existing roles. |
| 2021 | Zak Herbstreit joined the Ohio State football team as a preferred walk-on tight end. |
| 2020 | Received his second Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Event Analyst, demonstrating continued excellence in sports media. |
| 2020 | Announced the first game of the Monday Night Football Kickoff Week doubleheader with Chris Fowler. |
| 2019 | Herbstreit won his third Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Studio Analyst, further cementing his reputation in sports broadcasting. |
| 2018 | Replaced Jon Gruden for night one of ESPN's NFL Draft coverage when Gruden left to coach the Raiders. |
| 2018 | Awarded the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Event Analyst, highlighting his expertise in sports commentary. |
| 2011 | Herbstreit and his family moved from Ohio to Nashville. |
| 2011 | Herbstreit received his second Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Studio Analyst, continuing to establish his prominence in sports media. |
| 2010 | Kirk Herbstreit won his first Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Studio Analyst, recognizing his exceptional work in sports broadcasting. |
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