ESPN’s “College GameDay” analyst Kirk Herbstreit has his pick of the litter, and it’s a doozy. Um, good luck picking that, Herbstreit – especially in front of a bunch of Crimson Tide diehards. During the college football morning show, the Ohio State alum had to answer the tough question of who he thinks is the best team in the country… so far.
The usual players were on the board, from 4-0 Texas taking the top seed, to 4-1 LSU taking the 10. There’s the team that I picked preseason out there (Notre Dame), there’s Ohio State that’s lost, they’re looking good.” However, Herbstreit went with his gut and surprised everyone. Right now, I give Miami the nod.
Best team in the country.” The Hurricanes are first in the ACC and have been utterly dismantling their opponents, including winning 41-13 over Clemson, and 52-3 over Central MI. However, since they’re banged up, they’re in need of a bye after losing starter Max Buchanan and DL Marquise Lightfoot. Though the next surprise might top Herbstreit: Despite Alabama being on the list, Nick Saban actually agreed with him.
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