The Colin Cowherd Podcast Colin Cowherd Podcast - Ohio State COOKS The Ducks, Texas Barely Escapes ASU, Can PSU Win It All? Saquon Sitting Out
Jan 2, 2025
Colin chats with John Middlekauff, host of the "3 and Out" podcast, about college and NFL football. They dissect Ohio State's dominance over Oregon and the controversial targeting non-call in the Arizona State vs. Texas game. John praises Arizona State's coaching against a more talented Texas team and discusses the outlook for Penn State's national championship hopes. They also debate Saquon Barkley's decision to sit out while analyzing Brock Purdy's future with the 49ers and the Colts' QB woes.
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Committee Failures and Regular Season Relevance
- The committee's structure inherently leads to failure, as evidenced by Oregon's unfair seeding.
- Despite losing badly to Michigan, Ohio State still got in, highlighting the decreasing importance of the regular season.
Exceptional Ohio State Players
- Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith are exceptional players for Ohio State.
- Colin Cowherd believes Downs is a better corner than Travis Hunter and a potential number one pick.
Travis Hunter's Two-Way Aspiration
- Deion Sanders advises teams to only draft Travis Hunter if they accept his two-way play.
- John Middlekauff agrees, citing injury risk and lack of rest as concerns.