"Leave Kirk alone": Antonio Brown takes a firm stand for Herbstreit after Shannon Sharpe's fiery attack

The college football media scene has been quite contentious this week, with ESPN facing internal conflicts among its personalities. A viral clip from Monday's "First Take" showed Shannon Sharpe discussing Kirk Herbstreit's remark that the show believed Ryan Day would be fired.

This sparked a wave of reactions, including a strong response from former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, who firmly stated that Sharpe should leave Herbstreit alone.

Sharpe did not seem pleased with Herbstreit taking a dig at "First Take." However, Antonio Brown made it clear which side he is on in this situation.

What are the 2024-25 National Championship Game odds?

As we approach the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, only eight teams remain in the hunt for the national championship. The Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes are currently tied for the best odds among the remaining teams. Here are the current odds to win the national championship:

1. Texas Longhorns (+330)
2. Ohio State Buckeyes (+330)
3. Oregon Ducks (+425)
4. Penn State Nittany Lions (+500)
5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+550)
6. Georgia Bulldogs (+550)
7. Boise State Broncos (+7000)
8. Arizona State Sun Devils (+7000)

As we get closer to the quarterfinals, the odds will keep shifting, influenced by injury reports and other evolving factors.

What does the road to the national championship look likefor the Ohio State Buckeyes?

The Ohio State Buckeyes face a challenging path to the national championship game. Their journey begins with a rematch against the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl, following a regular season loss to the same team. In their previous meeting, the Buckeyes were just seconds away from attempting a game-winning field goal.

If the Buckeyes win this game, they will advance to the semifinals to face the winner of the Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State Sun Devils game. They must win this semifinal game to reach the national championship.

The Buckeyes' path is difficult, as they may need to defeat two programs with the best odds, besides themselves, before reaching the national championship game.