The Herd with Colin Cowherd

THE HERD - Hour 3 - What should happen to Jim Harbaugh, strength of schedule is important, more on Shedeur Sanders being 3rd string, Urban Meyer

Aug 21, 2025
Urban Meyer, former Ohio State head coach and three-time national champion, shares intriguing insights on Jim Harbaugh's NFL prospects and the college committee's relevance. He emphasizes the critical role of strength of schedule in team success, while discussing the backlash surrounding Shedeur Sanders as a third-string QB. Meyer also navigates complexities in college football, touching on recruiting issues and how coaching decisions can affect player integration and team dynamics.
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ADVICE

Own Mistakes And Move On

  • Mark Cuban and others advised Colin early: don't fall in love with your idea and admit when you're wrong.
  • If you're wrong, own it quickly and move on rather than double down stubbornly.
ANECDOTE

Colin Admits He Misread Shedeur

  • Colin admits he overvalued Shedeur Sanders and concedes the NFL disagreed with his grade on the QB.
  • He uses draft placement and Browns depth-chart moves to illustrate being wrong publicly and learning from it.
INSIGHT

Scheme Fit Trumps College Production

  • Greg Cosell explains coaches value scheme adaptability and consistency over raw college production.
  • That preference can push a mobile, playmaking QB like Shedeur behind a more rhythmic, scheme-compliant passer.
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