Despite the award, Herbstreit did not address the audience at the ceremony, which made fellow ESPN College GameDay panelist Pat McAfee giggle.
“The guy’s in the Hall of Fame for speaking, and they didn’t have him speak. I don’t know what that’s all about,” quipped the former West Virginia kicker/punter. “Congrats, though.”
Herbstreit is expected to make his 16th appearance as a Rose Bowl commentator on Monday afternoon. He’ll provide analysis for the College Football Playoff semifinals matchup between No. 1 Michigan (13-0) and No. 4 Alabama (12-1). The game will begin at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.