The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Breaking down Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff
Dec 10, 2025
Josh Pate, a college football analyst and YouTube commentator, joins to dissect Notre Dame's surprising exclusion from the College Football Playoff. He critiques the committee's inconsistent ranking process and dives into the implications of conference realignment on college football. Pate also highlights Indiana’s rising quarterback Fernando Mendoza, likening him to Andrew Luck, and discusses Mendoza's NFL potential and fit with various franchises. Tune in for insights on these hot topics and more!
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Notre Dame Cancelled A Committee Member Event
- Colin recounts Notre Dame canceling a book signing for Ivan Maisel because he's on the selection committee.
- Josh Pate compares it to petty political collateral damage and says the headline may help Maisel sell books.
Committee Process Looked Reactive Not Rigorous
- The CFP committee's process looked confused and reactive rather than consistent.
- Josh Pate says the committee retroactively misranked teams and scrambled the picture at the 11th hour.
Misleading Signals Fueled Frustration
- Pete Bavacqua's core point was that the committee felt misled about information.
- Josh Pate highlights that players and coaches shared that sense of being misled by the committee's handling.
