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Kirk Herbstreit Predicts an Exciting Kickoff to the College Football Season

'This Week Is Going to Be Bananas,' ESPN Analyst Says

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit is predicting an electrifying start to the 2023 college football season, calling Week 1 “bananas.”

Herbstreit praised the matchups, including the highly anticipated showdown between No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas.

Here are some of the intriguing games Herbstreit highlighted:

• No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 2 Texas
• No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 5 Notre Dame
• No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 11 Oregon
• No. 6 Clemson vs. Georgia Tech

According to Herbstreit, these matchups will provide plenty of excitement and set the tone for the rest of the season.

“We're going to have a lot of teams playing in hostile environments,” Herbstreit said. “There's going to be a lot of great matchups and a lot of storylines.”

Herbstreit also emphasized the importance of Week 1 in shaping the national championship race.

“This is when the rankings start to matter,” he said. “These games are going to have a big impact on the playoff picture.”

Fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the college football season, and Herbstreit's predictions have added to the excitement. Week 1 promises to deliver thrilling games and plenty of surprises.