If you are searching for the Kirk Herbstreit game this week, here is the short answer: Herbstreit is on the call for ABC Saturday Night Football as No. 4 Miami visits Clemson on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He also anchored the morning with ESPN’s College GameDay from Iowa City, and he returns to the Thursday Night Football booth on Prime Video on October 8.
Below is the full breakdown of his schedule, kickoff times, TV channels, betting lines and storylines for Week 5 of the college football season.
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║ – Kirk Herbstreit's game this week is No. 4 Miami at Clemson on ABC, Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET. ║
║ – Chris Fowler and Holly Rowe join him on the ABC Saturday Night Football broadcast. ║
║ – College GameDay broadcast from Iowa City ahead of Ohio State at Iowa, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. ET on ESPN. ║
║ – Miami is a road favorite of roughly 16.5 points, with the total near 47.5. ║
║ – Herbstreit is reportedly staying with Prime Video's Thursday Night Football; the next game is Buccaneers at Cowboys on Oct. 8. ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝Kirk Herbstreit’s Game This Week: Miami at Clemson
Herbstreit’s marquee assignment this week is the primetime ACC showdown at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. ESPN named it the 4K Game of the Week on ABC.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 4 Miami at Clemson |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium (Death Valley), Clemson, S.C. |
| TV | ABC |
| Streaming | ESPN app, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream |
| Broadcast team | Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline) |
Miami vs. Clemson: What to Know
- Miami (4-0, 2-0 ACC) is coming off a 52-3 win over Central Michigan and is averaging more than 50 points per game.
- Clemson (3-1, 2-0 ACC) opened the season with a 51-10 loss at LSU, then won three straight, including a 24-10 win over Cal.
- The Hurricanes have not won at Clemson since 2010.
- Miami is a double-digit road favorite, which is a rare spot for Clemson at home under Dabo Swinney.
- Clemson’s offense has been the question mark, ranking near the bottom nationally in scoring.
Odds and Predictions
Most sportsbooks have Miami favored by about 16.5 points (some as high as 17.5), with an over/under around 47.5 and a moneyline near -800 for the Hurricanes. Lines move throughout the week, so check your sportsbook for the latest numbers. Several outlets project a comfortable Miami win, while a few analysts like Clemson to stay within the big spread.
Kirk Herbstreit on College GameDay This Week
Before heading to the Saturday night game, Herbstreit is part of the College GameDay crew in Iowa City, the first stop of the season outside the SEC.
- Location: Pentacrest Lawn, University of Iowa, Iowa City
- Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN and ESPNU
- Streaming: ESPN app and Disney+
- Crew: Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban
- Guest picker: Caitlin Clark
The featured game is Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Herbstreit and Nick Saban both picked the Buckeyes, who entered as roughly two-touchdown favorites.
Herbstreit’s Week 5 GameDay Picks
- Ohio State at Iowa: Ohio State
- BYU at TCU: BYU
- Cincinnati at Arizona: Cincinnati
- Washington at USC: Washington (an upset pick against the crew trend)
- Michigan at Minnesota: Minnesota (another upset pick)
Herbstreit went 5-4 in his Week 4 picks, according to GameDay pick trackers.
Kirk Herbstreit on Thursday Night Football
Herbstreit also works as the game analyst for Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football alongside play-by-play voice Al Michaels, with Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sideline.
- Next game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET (TNF Tonight pregame starts at 7 p.m. ET)
- Streaming: Prime Video
Contract News
According to a report from The Athletic‘s Andrew Marchand on September 30, Prime Video has agreed to an extension to keep Herbstreit as its NFL analyst. The deal is reportedly for multiple seasons at eight figures per year, with built-in flexibility for Amazon. Neither ESPN nor Herbstreit had publicly confirmed the details at the time of writing, and his long-term ESPN arrangement has not been publicly detailed.
What’s Next: Herbstreit’s Game Next Week
ESPN has not officially announced next Saturday’s primetime assignment. Georgia at Alabama on October 10 is the only top-10 matchup on the Week 6 board based on current rankings, and it is considered the likely choice for College GameDay. Check ESPN’s announcements later this week for confirmation.
How to Watch Kirk Herbstreit This Week
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Channel / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 3 | College GameDay (Iowa City) | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN app, Disney+ |
| Sat, Oct. 3 | No. 4 Miami at Clemson | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app |
| Thu, Oct. 8 | Buccaneers at Cowboys (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is Kirk Herbstreit calling this week?
Herbstreit is calling No. 4 Miami at Clemson on ABC on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Chris Fowler and Holly Rowe.
Where is College GameDay this week?
College GameDay is live from Iowa City, Iowa, ahead of Ohio State at Iowa. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Is Kirk Herbstreit still on Thursday Night Football?
Yes. He is Al Michaels’ analyst on Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football in 2026, and he has reportedly agreed to an extension to remain in the booth.
What time is the Miami vs. Clemson game?
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 3, on ABC.
Who will Kirk Herbstreit call on Thursday?
On Thursday, October 8, he and Al Michaels call Buccaneers at Cowboys on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Final Word
Whether you tune in for the morning GameDay show, the Saturday night ACC showdown in Death Valley or Thursday’s NFL matchup, Kirk Herbstreit has a busy week ahead. Bookmark this page and check back for updates, since broadcast assignments, odds and kickoff details can change.
Information current as of October 3, 2026. Odds and schedules are subject to change.