He played college football at Purdue University, where he would forgo his senior season to enter the 2006 NFL draft.
Kirsch played for the Colorado Crush and Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL).
[1] Sources: Kirsch started four games in 2002 as a true freshman, completing 59.0 percent of his passes for 1,067 yards with 8 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Kirsch appeared in only three games his sophomore season (all as a reserve) before injuring his throwing shoulder and taking a medical redshirt.
[6] On May 20, 2011, the Philadelphia Soul signed Kirsch to fill in for Justin Allgood, who was traded to the Tulsa Talons.