College Football Playoff, Alabama and Kirk Herbstreit

Kirk Herbstreit Insists Eliminated College Football Team Had 'No Shot' in Making Playoff
In an appearance with On3Sports' Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit rejected what he interpreted as many fans' belief that he wanted Alabama in the College Football Playoff. The College GameDay host clearly described the Crimson Tide, stating the team had "no shot" to be in the CFP.
Kirk Herbstreit Reveals If He Wanted Alabama In The College Football Playoff
Kirk Herbstreit has been making the rounds a lot lately for his takes on the College Football Playoff. All of the first-round games resulted in blowouts but he zeroed in on Indiana specifically after its 27-17 loss to Notre Dame.
How many times has Alabama missed College Football Playoff? Crimson Tide's CFP history
How many times has Alabama football missed the College Football Playoff? Here's everything you need to know about the Crimson Tide playoff history:
Kirk Herbstreit Facing Backlash For Latest Comments Amid College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff semifinals begin Thursday with No. 6 seed Penn State taking on No. 7 Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. The second semifinal is Friday with No. 5 Texas battling No. 8 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
College Football Playoff snubs Alabama, makes SEC and Greg Sankey look bad
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey was slow to adjust to the reality of the 12-team playoff. His lack of adjustments very clearly hurt Alabama and Ole Miss.
Kirk Herbstreit rips ESPN-SEC narrative, defends Big Ten, Ohio State before College Football Playoff semifinal
ESPN color analyst Kirk Herbstreit set the record straight about alleged SEC bias during his commentary while praising the four-team College Football Playoff semifinal.
College Football Playoff projections for 2025: Way-too-early matchup picks
The teams with the most talent -- and favorable schedules -- during the 2025 season have the most direct path to a playoff berth, as does squads who rectify personnel losses with transfer portal acquisitions. We're projecting another first-time playoff participant, too.
Ohio State, you're the College Football Playoff favorite now. Deal with it.
The front-runner, the colossus, the team no opponent should want to face in College Football Playoff, hid in plain sight. No hiding now, Ohio State.
Kirk Herbstreit defends ESPN against SEC bias claims
Kirk Herbstreit thinks claims that ESPN champions SEC football team over any other are just ridiculous. The “College GameDay” analyst sounded off recently against those that believe the network is playing favorites.
Kirk Herbstreit refutes SEC bias, says ESPN 'could not have paid' for better CFP semis
"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.
Kirk Herbstreit fires back at accusations of ESPN SEC bias
Kirk Herbstreit has words for people who criticize ESPN coverage of the College Football Playoff. The CFP has just four teams left.
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Mussatto: Has Big Ten passed SEC in college football hierarchy, or is this just a blip?
If Ohio State beats Texas, the SEC will be shut out of the national championship game in back-to-back years. That hasn't happened in two decades.
Goodman: How much is Saban to blame for Alabama’s mess?
Hmm … now that I say it out loud, it doesn’t sound so crazy after all if the Cavaliers join the SEC and their well-heeled alums suddenly begin caring about football.
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Has the SEC lost its stranglehold on College Football?
The SEC isn’t as strong as it has been. Could that open the door for the Sooners to ascend the conference hierarchy?