Kirk Herbstreit has worn the headset and blazer long enough to see the sport change in ways no one could’ve scripted. But nothing could’ve prepared him for the sight of his son, Zak Herbstreit , carving out his own lane in college football media. And that’s especially after a heart scare that nearly cut short more than just a playing career. And just like a true Herbstreit, Zak went full blitz into Week 1.

In an X post on September 4, Kirk Herbstreit let his emotions come to the surface. “ Another guy that had a great 1st weekend of CFB! Love it!! ” he wrote. That “ guy ” was Zak, who in his first weekend as an On3 national analyst hit a triple-header that would make any college football junkie jealous. “ What a way to start the season. Hit Ohio State–Texas, Cle

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