The Herd with Colin Cowherd

THE HERD - Hour 1 - Yankees win game 2, the Dodgers dominant win over the Reds, Vikings have a decision to make, Urban Meyer

Oct 2, 2025
Urban Meyer, former college football head coach and media analyst, joins to discuss the high stakes in coaching at premier programs like Ohio State and Alabama. He reflects on recent college football events, including the pressure on James Franklin at Penn State. Meyer praises Ohio State's championship momentum and debates Miami's resurgence. The conversation touches on the importance of tailoring coaching strategies to quarterbacks and explores the implications of upsets in shaping college programs.
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INSIGHT

Small Moments Decided Yankees Game 2

  • The Yankees won Game 2 because they had the better starter and avoided small mistakes in high-leverage moments.
  • Colin says timely defense, base running, and clutch hits magnified the pitching advantage into a win.
ADVICE

Start Athletes In High-Leverage Games

  • Play high-energy athletes in big moments even if analytics say otherwise.
  • Colin urges managers to start players like Jazz Chisholm for defense, baserunning, and intensity.
INSIGHT

Great Lineup, Fragile Bullpen

  • The Dodgers possess one of the greatest lineups but have a precarious bullpen.
  • Colin calls their games 'a horror movie with a great cast' because relievers regularly make late innings tense.
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