The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 – Miami (FL) is Bad for College Football, the War on the NFL, Time to Dump Goff
Jan 1, 2026
Yogi Roth, a Big Ten Network analyst and podcast host, joins the discussion to explore the implications of Miami's stunning upset win over Ohio State. The conversation pivots to how college football can reclaim December Saturdays from the NFL and the effects of playoff scheduling on team preparedness. Yogi highlights the Big Ten's quarterback evolution and the ongoing debates surrounding playoff fairness. He also shares insights on the current dynamics of college football and its branding challenges.
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College Football Versus NFL Calendar Clash
- Dan Lanning argued college football is a de facto minor league for the NFL and should protect Saturdays in December.
- Hosts discuss the NFL's expansion into Fridays and Saturdays as a ratings and territorial threat to college football.
Push The NFL Or Leverage Access
- Dan Lanning urged college football to negotiate with the NFL to protect game days or cut access to athlete intel to force change.
- Hosts debate tradeoffs, noting cutting NFL access would hurt players who aspire to the league.
Loss Was Multi-Factor, Not Just Rust
- Multiple contributors blamed Ohio State's offensive line issues, play-calling disruption, and rust for the loss.
- The conversation ties in coaching changes, injuries, and tempo attempts as compounding factors.