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College GameDay Crew picks Texas A&M vs. Auburn

ESPN College GameDay has picked the winner of Texas A&M’s tough road test vs. Auburn

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will face one of its toughest SEC environments of the year before taking on the Auburn Tigers (4-6, 1-5 SEC) for a Saturday night showdown with plenty of postseason implications for the Maroon & White.

Throughout the week, the Aggies have been told that this is the “trap game” of all trap games, while some in the media, including two members of ESPN’s College GameDay, have picked the Tigers to win outright.

On Saturday morning, in weekly fashion this season, the GameDay crew, made up of Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, a guest picker, Lee Corso, and Kirk Herbstreit, every picker went with the Aggies, except for Davis and Herbstreit.

While Rece Davis does not have an official pick, he agrees with Herbstreit, who believes that Auburn’s 4-6 record is somewhat mystifying, comprised of close losses that could have resulted in three or more wins.

However, Herstreit’s previous high praise of Texas A&M starting QB Marcel Reed’s dual-threat skillset will need to be considered. Just Remember that the legendary CFP analyst picked the Aggies to defeat Florida on the road in Reed’s first career start, a game that A&M won 33-20 earlier this season.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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Oklahoma-Alabama gets ESPN’s lead broadcast crew on Saturday

Fowler, Herbstreit and Rowe will make their second trip to Norman in 2024.

The Oklahoma Sooners will play just their seventh game all-time against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Two of the undeniable blue bloods in college football will square off in Norman in front of a primetime, national TV audience in Week 13. ABC will broadcast the game as part of an “SEC on ABC” tripleheader, that concludes with the Sooners hosting the Crimson Tide at 6:30 p.m. central time.

Though ESPN’s “College GameDay” won’t be making a return trip to Norman, the network’s lead announcing crew will. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe will call their third OU game this season and second game on Owen Field.

The trio was in Norman when the Sooners hosted Tennessee in Week 4, OU’s first conference game in the [autotag]SEC[/autotag]. The Volunteers won 25-15, as Oklahoma struggled offensively in front of the entire country.

They were also in Dallas at the Red River Rivalry in Week 7, as the Sooners fell against the top-ranked Texas Longhorns by a score of 34-3. In the first edition of the rivalry in the Southeastern Conference, Oklahoma again fell flat in front of the nation against their biggest rivals.

Here’s hoping that the third time’s the charm for the Sooners in front of the top broadcast crew for ESPN.

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Kickoff time, network, streaming revealed for Texas at Texas A&M on Nov. 30

We finally know the kickoff time and network for the high-stakes rivalry renewal of Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies on Nov. 30. 

We finally know when the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown. That’s the official sponsored name of the Texas vs. Texas A&M game.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Longhorns travel to Kyle Field to face the arch-rival Aggies. The game will kickoff at 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM ET) on Nov. 30 and be broadcast on ABC. The game will also stream on ESPN+

The series returns after a 13-year hiatus. Angry with Texas’ influence over the Big 12 and the launch of the Longhorn Network, the Aggies left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2011. Texas won the final meeting 27-25 on a last second field goal.

The stakes and passion will be at an all-tine high when the teams meet again. The game could be for a berth into the SEC Championship game for the winner.

It’s a good bet that with the importance of the game, ESPN’s top announcing crew will be on hand to call the matchup. Expect Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit in the booth with at least Holly Rowe on the sidelines for the primetime ABC clash. ESPN GameDay might also set up shop in College Station that morning.

The “Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown” will actually be a series that will include 19 different sports. For sports in which there is no head-to-head competition, points will be awarded based on which team finishes higher in the respective NCAA Championships’ final standings. Both schools are excited about bringing back the rivalry.

“Rekindling our historic rivalry with Texas A&M and bringing that back for not only our fans but fans of college sports across our great state, the country, and the world, is so special. And we’re so grateful our friends at Cotton Holdings are on board to help amplify that with the Lone Star Showdown rivalry series. I know our fans are going to follow the standings closely,” said Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte.

 

Peter Herbstreit meets Uga before Tennessee-Georgia

Peter Herbstreit met Uga before Tennessee-Georgia

No one wil replace the beloved Ben Herbstreit, America’s Dog. However, Kirk Herbstreit has new company on the road, another Golden Retriever of the family, Peter.

On Saturday before the SEC clash between Tennessee and Georgia, Peter Herbstreit met a famed school mascot, the Dawgs’ Uga.

They seemed to become fast friends.

‘Train wreck’: ESPN College Gameday crew rips Cowboys during Monday Night Football promo

From @ToddBrock24f7: Kirk Herbstreit & Co. didn’t hold back on their thoughts on the Cowboys as they promoted this week’s Monday Night matchup with the Texans.

Saturday mornings are great. For football fans, it’s a time to sleep in a bit, turn on the TV, and then see where ESPN College GameDay is this week in what has become a ritual for millions: preview the day’s collegiate matchups, break down some Xs and Os with Nick Saban, listen to a possibly-shirtless Pat McAfee get riled up, throw in a tearjerker story from somewhere, watch some kid (probably) shank a field goal try, read some clever signs, and wait for Lee Corso to maybe put on a silly mascot head before settling in for a day’s worth of the sport we love.

Even if the pro team you follow is in the middle of an unequivocal stinker of a season, Saturday morning is a safe space where you can soak in all the competitive spirit and rich pageantry of the gridiron without being reminded of how badly your Sunday squad sucks.

Unless you’re a Cowboys fan.

With the GameDay crew broadcasting live from Athens, Ga. in advance of the Bulldogs-Volunteers clash later in the day, ESPN also took a moment to tease their upcoming programming- namely, the Week 11 installment of Monday Night Football that will pit the 3-6 Cowboys against the Houston Texans in a primetime battle for bragging rights within the Lone Star State.

And hoo boy, Kirk Herbstreit had things to say.

Coming back from a commercial break, Rece Davis read his scripted voiceover of the obligatory promo… and then absolutely teed up his deskmate and Thursday-night NFL color man.

“Boy, things are going great in Dallas,” Davis snipped.

“Just keep putting Dallas in those high-profile windows,” Herbstreit taunted, to the snickers of the other hosts. “They just keep losing games. That is a train wreck. A train wreck.”

“And they keep talking,” prodded McAfee.

“Great body language, if you watch them play,” Herbstreit added.

“Other than that,” Davis wrapped up, “what’s your opinion on the Cowboys?”

“Awful,” concluded Herbstreit.

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Enjoy your Saturday, Cowboys fans. Heck, this week we even get a bonus Sunday to just be casual observers.

But sadly, the train is going to just keep coming.

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Kirk Herbstreit pays tribute to his late best friend, Golden Retriever Ben

A lovely tribute from Kirk Herbstreit to his wonderful dog, Ben

Kirk Herbstreit suffered a loss this week that impacted everyone who loves sports college football and dogs.

Ben died at the age of 10 after a battle with cancer. He was the announcer’s best friend who Herbstreit said became America’s best friend.

He was the bestest boy. A personality and canine is that brought joy to the Herbstreits

Condolences to the Herbstreits and run free, Ben, over the Rainbow Bridge.

Kirk Herbstreit tearfully paid tribute to his late dog Ben on College GameDay

A perfect tribute to a very good boy

As much as Saturday’s broadcast of ESPN’s College GameDay was a tribute to LSU’s football culture, it was also a celebration of life for Ben Herbstreit, the faithful golden retriever and travel companion of Kirk Herbstreit who’d become a star in his own right for hanging out on set and in the broadcast booth.

As Kirk crossed the country multiple times each week for his various jobs covering college football and the NFL, Ben was right there with him.

On Thursday, Kirk announced Ben’s death in a heartbreaking post about the canine’s battle with cancer. On Saturday, GameDay made sure Ben’s presence was still felt — both with fans making signs for the very good boy and with a beautiful video tribute narrated by Kirk.

The tributes to Ben weren’t just coming from Baton Rouge. Every corner of the college football landscape offered condolences.

Kirk Herbstreit offers thanks for outpouring of love after his dog Ben’s death

Social media with an outpouring of love for Ben Herbstreit

Every time you want to give up on humanity, it comes together to show kindness and support. And to no surprise it involves a dog. Because everything gets moved aside when it comes to the concern for canines.

Kirk Herbstreit’s wonderful dog Ben died after battling cancer. Ben was 10 and he had become America’s dog while appearing at assignments with the ESPN and Amazon announcer.

Ben was beloved by one and all. The messages of support for Kirk Herbstreit flooded social media … with tears.

Herbstreit showed appreciation.

Some of the condolence messages that were sentL

Kirk Herbstreit announces death of adored Golden Retriever Ben

Ben Herbstreit, delightful dog of Kirk Herbstreit, has died

ESPN and Amazon announcer Kirk Herbstreit delivered sad news on Thursday. His charming Golden Retriever, Ben, succumbed to cancer.

Ben had become America’s Dog, traveling with Herbstreit as he called games for each network.

Schools began to create credentials for Ben and he received gifts and love everywhere he went.

Ben was the best boy and was beloved by one and all. Condolences to Kirk Herbstreit and his family. Know that Ben brought joy to everyone he touched (and who petted him).

Kirk Herbstreit shared a heartbreaking tribute to Ben, his late golden retriever

Ben Herbstreit, the most beloved dog in college football, has died.

Football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit confirmed on Thursday that his beloved golden retriever Ben had died.

A regular companion with Herbstreit on ESPN college football Saturdays, Herbstreit shared the heartbreaking update on Ben the dog’s death on Twitter (X).

“This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know,” Herbstreit shared on social media.

“We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do-we had to let him go. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Ben was 1 on 1.”

Ben was 10 years old and leaves behind a heartening legacy of being one of the all-time bestest boys the college football world has ever known.

“God please bless his majestic soul and thank you for putting him in my life for the last 10 years-a true blessing,” Herbstreit shared about his departed furry companion. “Love you Ben.”

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