The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Bye Eagles Bye, Indiana vs Miami Preview, SEC Dominance Is OVER
Jan 17, 2026
John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout, shares insights on the shocking 49ers victory over the Eagles, highlighting the coaching gap between Kyle Shanahan and Nick Sirianni. He calls it a devastating playoff loss for Philadelphia. Josh Pate, a college football analyst, joins to discuss the shifting landscape of college football, arguing that the era of SEC dominance is over due to NIL changes. They preview the College Football Playoff Championship between Indiana and Miami, and debate whether Lane Kiffin can bring titles to LSU while suggesting ways to improve the NIL and transfer portal.
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49ers Upset Eagles With Coaching And Grit
- John Middlekauff and Colin replay San Francisco's upset of Philadelphia and praise Kyle Shanahan's coaching.
- They point to Brock Purdy's toughness and trick plays as decisive despite injuries and turnovers.
Eagles' Coaching Flaws Exposed
- Colin and John argue Nick Sirianni is outcoached and coordinator-dependent versus Kyle Shanahan.
- They say Philadelphia's offensive staff failed to adapt and the internal fractures showed on the road.
Leverage Your QB's Running Skill
- Colin advises Jalen Hurts should use his rushing ability more against this 49ers front.
- He argues leaning into rushing attempts would have better exploited San Francisco's depleted defense.