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Herbstreit’s Samford Blunder Sparks Lighthearted Response on GameDay

10/28/2025

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On October 4, 2025, ESPN's College GameDay team, including Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit, visited the University of Alabama ahead of the Crimson Tide's game vs Vanderbilt.
During broadcast, Kirk Herbstreit struggled to identify Samford University while discussing Texas A&M's schedule.
Samford University responded playfully, offering a tie if Herbstreit wore it on air.
Texas A&M defeated LSU 49-25 as Marcel Reed threw two touchdowns and ran for two more.

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Story summary

On October 4, 2025, ESPN's College GameDay team, including Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit, visited the University of Alabama ahead of the Crimson Tide's game vs Vanderbilt.
During broadcast, Kirk Herbstreit struggled to identify Samford University while discussing Texas A&M's schedule.
Samford University responded playfully, offering a tie if Herbstreit wore it on air.
Texas A&M defeated LSU 49-25 as Marcel Reed threw two touchdowns and ran for two more.