Tue Jan 21 04:30:00 UTC 2025: **Ohio State Alum Herbstreit to Call National Championship Game, Unabashedly Backing Buckeyes**
ATLANTA, GA – ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback, will be calling Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and he’s making no secret of his allegiance. Herbstreit, who will be providing color commentary alongside Chris Fowler, openly admitted his Buckeye fandom, stating he’ll be “locked in” and celebrating should Ohio State win. The added personal stake is heightened by the fact that his son, Zak, is a senior tight end for Ohio State. Adding a layer of intriguing family dynamics, his younger son recently committed to play quarterback for rival Michigan.
The Buckeyes enter the game in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on a three-game win streak following their November loss to Michigan, while Notre Dame boasts a 13-game winning streak. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST.
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