The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Dec 10, 2025
Josh Pate, a college football analyst and YouTuber, joins the conversation to dissect Notre Dame's shocking exclusion from the College Football Playoff. He and Colin Cowherd highlight the committee's failure in their decision-making process. Pate also sheds light on Indiana's rising football prospects, emphasizing quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s potential and charismatic personality. The discussion delves into the broader implications of conference realignments in college sports, making for a captivating dialogue on the future of the game.
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Size Matters Over A 17-Game Season
- Colin Cowherd argues NFL quarterbacks' height and durability matter more over a long season than raw talent alone.
- He links smaller QBs aging faster and struggling under modern defensive size and a 17-game schedule.
Low Completion Rates Can Be Temporary
- Colin compares Caleb Williams' completion percentage to Josh Allen's early numbers to show raw accuracy isn't destiny.
- He says athleticism and being on a rookie contract can compensate for low completion rates while rosters and coaching are strong.
Don't Panic With Rookie Quarterbacks
- Avoid overreacting to a quarterback's early mistakes if they're cheap and surrounded by talent and coaching.
- Let Caleb Williams and Bo Nix grow under great rosters while they're on rookie contracts.
