The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Ohio State COOKS The Ducks, Texas Barely Escapes ASU, Can PSU Win It All? Saquon Sitting Out
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Jan 2, 2025 John Middlekauff, host of "3 and Out" and a keen sports analyst, joins the conversation to dissect the latest in college football and NFL dynamics. They dive into Ohio State's dominance over Oregon, while also critiquing the controversial targeting rule seen in the Texas-Arizona State game. Middlekauff and Colin ponder Penn State's championship potential and evaluate standout players like Ashton Jeanty. They further discuss Saquon Barkley's decision to sit out and weigh in on the future of struggling teams like the Colts.
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Committee Failures
- The 13-member College Football Playoff committee's selections often lead to unfair matchups.
- Oregon's tough path compared to Penn State exemplifies this, highlighting the inherent flaws of committee-based decisions.
Ohio State's Dominance
- Ohio State's dominant performance suggests they could easily beat any team currently.
- The committee's decision to include a non-Power 4 program, likely to avoid lawsuits, raises questions about fairness.
Regular Season Decline
- College football's regular season matters less now due to the playoff system.
- Even with a bad late-season loss, good teams can still get in, diminishing the regular season's significance.