The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Were Expectations Too High For Arch Manning? Bryce Underwood A “Generational” Talent? Rude Awakening For Bill Belichick, Miami A Title Contender?
Sep 4, 2025
Josh Pate, a college football expert, joins to dissect the first weekend of the season. They question whether Arch Manning's rocky debut for Texas has set unrealistic expectations. The duo labels Bryce Underwood a 'generational' talent and analyzes Michigan's chances. They also explore Bill Belichick's struggles at UNC and Kalen DeBoer’s laid-back coaching style at Alabama. With a focus on Miami's resurgence, they debate if the Hurricanes are national title contenders and ponder Lincoln Riley's potential to build a winning culture at USC.
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Arch Manning's Reality Check
- Arch Manning's shaky opener likely reflects the jump to being a college starter, not permanent failure.
- Josh Pate cautions against 'superherofication' and expects Manning to be good but not instantly everything people hyped.
Bryce Underwood's High Ceiling
- Bryce Underwood flashed rare, generational-looking traits in high school and early college film.
- Pate warns Michigan lacks top receivers now, so full impact may arrive later as they recruit through the portal.
Belichick Faces College Recruiting Gap
- Bill Belichick's NFL personnel weaknesses may not translate to success in college recruiting and portal management.
- Josh Pate and Colin both argue college demands selling and long-term talent acquisition skills Belichick hasn't shown at that level.