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Kirk Herbstreit Faces Backlash Over Controversial Notre Dame Statement

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit has drawn sharp criticism from Notre Dame fans after publicly questioning the Fighting Irish’s schedule ahead of their upcoming matchup against BYU. In a recent appearance on *Get Up*, Herbstreit argued that Notre Dame’s two most challenging games—at BYU and against Miami—are insufficient for a program that could contend for a national title, especially if the College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams.

He framed the current schedule as unfair compared to powerhouses like Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State, calling the lack of tougher opponents an ‘embarrassment.’ His remarks sparked backlash on social media, with fans accusing him of hypocrisy, noting that Notre Dame’s schedule is already more demanding than Miami’s, and questioning his credibility as a college football analyst. The controversy comes just days before Herbstreit will call the Notre Dame-BYU game live on ABC alongside Chris Fowler, adding another layer of tension to the situation.

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