The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - College Football Playoff Rankings, Ohio State, Texas, USC-Oregon Pick
Nov 20, 2025
Join Colin Cowherd as he talks college football with Josh Pate, a sharp analyst and host of the Josh Pate College Football Show. They dive into the USC vs. Oregon matchup, analyzing both teams’ strengths and weaknesses. The conversation shifts to the Mount Rushmore of college football jobs, where Josh emphasizes how market matters. They also evaluate Ohio State's defense, discussing its potential greatness and what teams might challenge them. Colin admits he underestimated Oklahoma's turnaround under Brent Venables, offering fresh insights into the playoff landscape.
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Oregon's Strategic Edge Over USC
- Oregon's program leverages Phil Knight's money, ingenuity, and NIL to rival traditional West Coast powers.
- Colin Cowherd believes USC is a poor stylistic matchup against Oregon and will struggle up front.
LA's Distraction Hinders USC Support
- Colin recounts how Los Angeles' distractions and high cost of living hamper USC's ability to galvanize donors and staff.
- He argues USC can't match places like Baton Rouge where community investment in football is automatic.
Mount Rushmore Of College Football Jobs
- Georgia, Ohio State, LSU, Texas and Florida rank as the top college football jobs based on talent pipelines and donor commitment.
- Josh Pate places Ohio State and Georgia at the top and notes Texas A&M's rapid rise post-Manziel.