BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN GameDay commentator, speaks prior to the game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium on October 26 ...

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) May 26, 2025 Many of Herbstreit's followers on social media agreed that keeping focus on the true meaning of the day was important. "Absolutely.

We'll see what the future holds for Herbstreit as the football year approaches, but no matter where fans' allegiances on Memorial DAy, everyone can stand by his message of remembrance and respect.