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Did Kirk Herbstreit play at Ohio State? ESPN commentator’s college career
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ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit isn’t new to covering Ohio State football in big games. Monday’s game will be a little different, however.
Herbstreit, who has worked for ESPN since 1995, has plenty of connections to the program, including his son. Zak Herbstreit is a current walk-on tight end with the team. Two of his other sons, Tye and Jake Herbstreit, walked on at Clemson before Jake transferred to Ohio State. The youngest son, Chase Herbstreit, actually signed with archrival Michigan in the 2025 recruiting cycle.
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Herbstreit hails from Centerville, Ohio, which is around an hour drive from Columbus, Ohio, where the Buckeyes are located.
Did Herbstreit play at Ohio State? Here’s everything to know about his playing career:
Did Kirk Herbstreit play at Ohio State?
Yes, Herbstreit played quarterback for the Buckeyes from 1989-93. He was mainly a backup in the first three seasons of his career, before serving as the starter as a senior.
Herbstreit backed up starters Greg Frey and Kent Graham his first three seasons, before being named the starter and co-captain ahead of the 1992-93 season. He completed 155 of 264 passes (58.7%) for 1,904 yards with four touchdowns to six interceptions that season, as Ohio State lost to Florida in the Citrus Bowl.
Herbstreit had a career-best performance in his lone start against Michigan in “The Game,” completing 28 passes for 271 yards, which was a program record until eventual Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith completed 29 passes against Michigan, ironically enough, in 2006.
Herbstreit’s dad, Jim Herbstreit, was also a co-captain at Ohio State in 1960, completing the father-son captain duo.
Kirk Herbstreit stats
Here are Herbstreit’s year-by-year college stats at Ohio State:
- 1989: 4 of 9 passing for 48 yards with an interception; 10 rushes for six yards
- 1990: 0 of 1 passing; 1 rush for 10 yards
- 1991: 24 of 43 passing for 311 yards with a touchdown to three interceptions; 23 rushes for 183 yards with two touchdowns
- 1992: 155 of 264 passing for 1,904 yards with four touchdowns to six interceptions; 67 rushes for -30 yards
Kirk Herbstreit did indeed play college football at Ohio State University. He was a quarterback for the Buckeyes from 1989 to 1992, where he was a backup to eventual Heisman Trophy winner, Eddie George. Although Herbstreit did not see much playing time during his college career, he was still able to make an impact on the team and gain valuable experience that would later help him in his broadcasting career. Today, Herbstreit is best known for his role as a college football analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay.
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8 of the richest news anchors in the US – net worths, ranked: conservative commentators Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson made the list, alongside CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Megyn Kelly
Turns out, delivering the news to millions via daily broadcasts can earn you millions – especially if you’re an on-air anchor for a major TV network.
New anchors for companies such as CNN and CBS – and TV personalities who host nightly shows on the likes of channels Fox and MSNBC – are pulling in millions of dollars every year thanks to their hefty salaries.Here’s how their wealth stacks up at the time of writing.
8. Megyn Kelly, 54
Estimated net worth: US$45 million
Ex-Fox host Megyn Kelly now runs her own media company. Photo: @megynkelly/Instagram Known for her to-the-point interviewing style, Megyn Kelly started her career as a lawyer before becoming a news anchor at Fox News, where she hosted shows such as America Live and The Kelly File. After many years at Fox, she made the leap to NBC in 2017, but left in 2018 after she made controversial comments on air. Kelly is the founder of Devil May Care Media and now hosts The Megyn Kelly Show podcast.7. Rachel Maddow, 51
Estimated net worth: US$50 million
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow is one of TV’s richest anchors. Photo: @maddowshow/Instagram Liberal political commentator Rachel Maddow is the host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show and the network’s co-anchor for special live broadcast events. She’s also a successful author, having written 2012 bestseller Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power and 2019’s Blowout, whose audio edition earned her a 2021 Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album.
6. Tucker Carlson, 55
Estimated net worth: US$50 million
Tucker Carlson at the 2022 Fox Nation Patriot Awards in Florida. Photo: TNS Host of Tucker Carlson Tonight, political commentator, author and anchor Tucker Carlson was once one of the most outspoken and controversial voices on Fox News. However, the right-wing conspiracy theorist’s reign on television came to an end in April 2023 when he was fired from the network for reportedly becoming “too big for his boots” and alienating much of the company’s staff. These days, he runs the Tucker Carlson Network, producing a series of politically focused shows, podcasts, films and documentaries.
- Sean Hannity – Net Worth: $250 million
Sean Hannity, the conservative commentator and host of "Hannity" on Fox News, is one of the richest news anchors in the US with a net worth of $250 million. Known for his outspoken conservative views, Hannity has been a mainstay on Fox News for years.
- Tucker Carlson – Net Worth: $20 million
Another conservative commentator on Fox News, Tucker Carlson has a net worth of $20 million. Carlson hosts "Tucker Carlson Tonight" and is known for his incisive commentary and sharp wit.
- Anderson Cooper – Net Worth: $200 million
CNN’s Anderson Cooper is one of the most recognizable faces in television news, with a net worth of $200 million. Cooper has been with CNN for over two decades and is known for his coverage of breaking news and international events.
- Megyn Kelly – Net Worth: $45 million
Former Fox News and NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly has a net worth of $45 million. Kelly made headlines for her tough questioning of politicians and her coverage of the 2016 presidential election.
- Rachel Maddow – Net Worth: $25 million
Rachel Maddow, host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" on MSNBC, has a net worth of $25 million. Maddow is known for her in-depth analysis and commentary on current events.
- Lester Holt – Net Worth: $35 million
NBC News anchor Lester Holt has a net worth of $35 million. Holt is the anchor of "NBC Nightly News" and has been with the network for over two decades.
- George Stephanopoulos – Net Worth: $40 million
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos has a net worth of $40 million. Stephanopoulos is the chief anchor of ABC News and is known for his coverage of politics and current events.
- Shepard Smith – Net Worth: $25 million
Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith has a net worth of $25 million. Smith was the anchor of "Shepard Smith Reporting" and is known for his straightforward reporting style.
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- Sean Hannity – Net Worth: $250 million
