ESPN used fake names to secure Emmys for ‘College GameDay’ stars | ESPN used fake names in Emmy entries, re-engraved awards and gave to on-air personalities

Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Chris Fowler, Desmond Howard and Samantha Ponder, among others, were given the ill-gotten Emmys, according to a source briefed on the matter, who was granted anonymity because the individual is not authorized to discuss it publicly. There is no evidence that the on-air individuals were aware the Emmys given to them were improperly obtained.