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Kirk Herbstreit defends having Ted Cruz on ‘College GameDay’
Cruz appeared on ESPN to argue for the Protect College Sports Act, and Herbstreit defended the network’s decision to feature him.
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Published Sep 18, 2026
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Kirk Herbstreit said ESPN invited Sen. Ted Cruz to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, drawing criticism from the bill’s opponents. The legislation cleared two procedural votes with support from more than 70 senators and was expected to face a final vote the following week.
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Senator and advocate for the Protect College Sports Act, whose ESPN appearance prompted criticism.
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