Overview
- While recapping Houston’s playoff win, Smith said, “We saw Charlie Kirk catch eight receptions for 144 yards,” then stopped to clarify he meant Christian Kirk.
- First Take host Shae Peppler Cornette immediately corrected the name, prompting Smith’s on-air apology.
- The brief exchange spread quickly across social media, with reactions ranging from jokes to criticism of the mix-up.
- The error drew added attention because Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event in September 2025 and a suspect was arrested.
- Christian Kirk recorded eight catches for 144 yards and a touchdown in the Texans’ 30–6 win over the Steelers, and Houston now visits the Patriots in the divisional round on Jan. 18.