The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Bruce Feldman previews the National Championship, Caleb Williams' improvement, Albert Breer
Jan 19, 2026
Bruce Feldman, a seasoned college football reporter for Fox Sports, dives into the thrilling National Championship showdown between Indiana and Miami, highlighting key player matchups. He discusses Indiana's strengths, especially quarterback Mendoza's emergence, and how Miami's running game could dictate the pace. NFL insider Albert Breer reveals insights on the shocking number of coaching vacancies across the NFL, including the implications of McDermott's firing and the best fits for upcoming hires. The conversation wraps up with a look at Caleb Williams' promising future with the Bears.
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Quarterback Talent Raises Job Expectations
- The Bills firing Sean McDermott reflects that Josh Allen changes the standard for acceptable results in Buffalo.
- Teams with elite quarterbacks face higher expectations and less tolerance for repeated fourth-quarter collapses.
Rams' Flawless Cold-Weather Win
- Colin recounts the Bears-Rams game where the Rams had zero penalties, turnovers, or dropped passes in brutal weather.
- He uses that clean performance to explain why the Rams beat the Bears despite Chicago's big plays.
Caleb Williams' Rapid Midseason Growth
- Caleb Williams has improved dramatically over the past two months, showing more comfort in the pocket and better pre-snap reads.
- Colin argues Williams is less frenetic and more efficient now despite earlier season struggles.