The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - College Football Playoff Preview, Michigan’s Head Coaching Search, USC/Notre Dame Rivalry Paused
Dec 24, 2025
College football analyst Josh Pate joins Colin to dissect the dynamics of the College Football Playoff, arguing that larger brackets lead to mismatches. They critique Notre Dame's scheduling decisions while discussing the implications for rivalries like USC/Notre Dame. As they preview major matchups, Josh highlights Miami's potential edge in the trenches against Ohio State and Texas Tech's chances against Oregon. They conclude by emphasizing the critical importance of Michigan's head coach search amid an increasingly competitive Big Ten.
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Big Playoffs Produce Predictable Mismatches
- A larger playoff (12+) will inevitably produce mismatches and blowouts, similar to March Madness's early rounds.
- Colin Cowherd accepts occasional blowouts as a tradeoff for inclusivity and excitement.
Strength Of Schedule Matters More Than One Game
- Josh Pate argues G5 inclusion debates shouldn't hinge on single blowouts as proof.
- He suggests baseline scheduling strength should determine playoff eligibility, not one-off results.
Own Your Scheduling Choices
- If you schedule weaker opponents for home games, don't complain when they beat you late in the season.
- Colin Cowherd advises power programs to expect consequences when they regularly schedule low-tier teams.