The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd - HOUR 2 - Where Colin was right and wrong, We're not sending the best 12 teams to the college football playoffs
Dec 22, 2025
Matt Hasselbeck, a former NFL quarterback with an 18-year career, joins to dissect the latest in football. They delve into how the Pittsburgh Steelers are surprising many with their performance and the impressive turnaround of Trevor Lawrence with the Jaguars. Hasselbeck discusses the critical role of offensive coordinators in shaping team identity and the impact of quarterback depth across the league. Colin argues that the college football playoffs are failing to showcase the best teams, drawing parallels to March Madness.
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Playoff Picks Favor Narrative Over Merit
- Colin argues the College Football Playoff prioritizes spectacle over truly sending the best teams to compete.
- He compares it unfavorably to March Madness and says the regular season must still matter more.
Treat New England As A True Contender
- Evaluate New England as a legitimate postseason threat, not just a surprise story, because their offense improved drastically this year.
- Watch health and protection for Drake Maye as the key variable for playoff translation.
Efficiency And Explosiveness Can Coexist
- Colin highlights Sam Darnold's efficiency and downfield aggression as a rare combination this season.
- He notes Darnold leads in completion rate and yards per attempt while producing 24 touchdowns.