The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Kauff on Campus, MASSIVE CFB weekend, Why is QB scoring down
Sep 25, 2025
Jackson Groff, a college football analyst and former intern, joins to discuss the current season dynamics. They recap the thrilling Notre Dame vs. A&M match, highlighting defensive trends overshadowing offensive stats. The duo debates modern coaching challenges, especially loyalty in the NIL era, and Dabo Swinney's frustrations with Clemson. They preview key games like Penn State vs. Oregon and Alabama vs. Georgia, and analyze the impact of the transfer portal on team success, all while addressing why QB scoring has dipped significantly this season.
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Gundy’s Long Run And Emotional Exit
- John Middlekoff recounts Mike Gundy's long tenure and iconic rant as a defining, bygone era of college coaching loyalty.
- He frames Gundy's firing as emotional and emblematic of how modern NIL and money have changed program stability.
NIL Ends Endless Loyalty To One School
- Jackson and John argue NIL and resources now make long-term loyalty to smaller programs rare for rising coaches.
- They predict successful young coaches (e.g., Brent Key, Clark Lea) will be poached if they win consistently.
Longevity Isn’t Immune To Change
- John argues Dabo's long success shields him now but losing coordinators and results can erode that goodwill quickly.
- He advises long-tenured coaches may need to pivot and adapt to the portal era or risk a similar fate to Gundy.