Kirk Herbstreit is not going wherever, however ESPN’s “Faculty GameDay” goes to look completely different in 2025.
The longtime faculty soccer pregame present, which has been on the air because the Nineteen Eighties however rose to prominence within the Nineties and early 2000s, has suffered a pair of losses heading into the 2025 common season.
ESPN has confirmed that Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Rece Davis will all be returning to the favored present. Many count on the primary broadcast of the season to happen in Columbus, Ohio forward of the showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Ohio State.
However two longtime members of this system won’t be again.
ESPN’s “Faculty GameDay” is shedding each longtime analyst Lee Corso and longtime reporter Gene Wojciechowski.
Herbstreit, who has labored alongside Corso for near 30 years and with Wojciechowski for 27 years, is saddened by their respective departures.
“Coach Corso has had an iconic run in broadcasting, and we’re all fortunate to have been round to witness it. He has taught me a lot all through our time collectively, and he’s been like a second father to me,” mentioned Herbstreit, who has labored alongside Corso for 29 seasons. “It has been my absolute honor to have the most effective seat in the home to look at Coach placed on that mascot head every week.”
Corso is saddened to be leaving, but it surely’s been a hell of a run.
“My household and I shall be ceaselessly indebted for the chance to be a part of ESPN and Faculty GameDay for almost 40 years,” mentioned Corso. “I’ve a treasure of many buddies, fond recollections and a few uncommon experiences to take with me into retirement.”
Corso added: “ESPN has been exceptionally beneficiant to me, particularly these previous few years. They accommodated me and supported me, as did my colleagues within the early days of Faculty GameDay. Particular because of Kirk Herbstreit for his friendship and encouragement. And lest I overlook, the followers…really a blessing to share this with them. ESPN gave me this excellent alternative and offered me the assist to make sure success. I’m genuinely grateful.”
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Corso is not the one one who’s leaving, although.
Wojciechowski, a longtime reporter identified for his segments on the present, is formally leaving ESPN after 27 years.
“Love ya brother. Respect your dedication to the present and the respect you at all times confirmed to the folks concerned within the present. As loyal and good of a teammate I’ve ever had! Hope our paths cross once more sooner or later. You’re the person!” Herbstreit wrote.
Love ya brother. Respect your dedication to the present and the respect you at all times confirmed to the folks concerned within the present. As loyal and good of a teammate I’ve ever had! Hope our paths cross once more sooner or later. You’re the person! https://t.co/xleX0ucXYM
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) Could 31, 2025
It will be attention-grabbing to see what comes subsequent for “Faculty GameDay” heading into the 2025 season.
