Kirk Herbstreit is ticking off one milestone on life after the other. Football often runs in families, and the Herbstreit family is no exception. However, his youngest made a rebellious decision, which would be a major upset for any OSU fan and player. Chase Herbstreit has officially graduated high school and is soon to begin his college football journey.
The ESPN presenter shared a video of Chase’s graduation event at St. Xavier’s, as a member of the class of 2025. Herbstreit had moved away from Ohio to Nashville to focus on his son’s career. And now, the young man is all set to begin his CFB career. Herbstreit wrote, “So thankful for the teachers-staff-and coaches that fed into this group daily during these formative years. Chase had a great experience and created friendships that will last a lifetime.”
What an incredible ceremony last night celebrating the @stxinfo Class of ‘25-culminating a memorable 4 years!
So thankful for the teachers-staff-and coaches that fed into this group daily during these formative years. Chase had a great experience and created friendships that… pic.twitter.com/ZsZ7UK26s2
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) May 30, 2025
In a major blow to OSU fans’ hopes who thought Chase would be following in his father’s footsteps, the young talent will don blue and maize for his CFB career. Turns out, Chase didn’t have many top schools making him offers. Chase saw an opportunity in Michigan and rolled with it.
His St. Xavier’s QB coach,Brad Maendler, told On3, “[Chase] has great instincts and a great football IQ. He’s uber-competitive… one of the most driven kids I’ve met in the 18 years doing quarterback training. The intangibles are off the charts.” With Bryce Underwood and Jadyn Davis as the only fit quarterbacks, Chase can move higher up the ladder.
“He’s lost that boyish look. He looks like a man now. His body is responding,” Meandler added. As Chase steps into the spotlight, a question still looms. Will Kirk Herbstreit’s legacy translate at Ann Arbor through the path Chase is now forging?
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