The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Top 5 College Football Programs, Is Brian Kelly Right For LSU? Michigan Headed For Decline?
Sep 17, 2025
Join college football analyst Josh Pate, known for his sharp insights on teams and coaching dynamics, as he chats with Colin about the state of college football. They discuss UCLA's potential pitfalls in the Big Ten and debate the true top five college programs. Colin questions Michigan's ranking and future, while they analyze Lincoln Riley’s and Brent Venables' long-term prospects at USC and Oklahoma. The conversation heats up over Brian Kelly's fit at LSU and whether he can lead the team to a national title.
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UCLA Is Overrated As A Coaching Job
- Colin argues UCLA is a poor head-coaching job despite its location and history.
- Josh agrees, saying many coaches and coordinators would decline UCLA over some G5 jobs.
Kentucky Offers SEC Pay With Low Pressure
- Josh names Kentucky as a stable high-pay job with low SEC pressure and Georgia as the place to win a national title.
- He highlights Mark Stoops' model of SEC pay without the same firing risk.
Michigan May Be Inflated By Perception
- Colin says Michigan's program looks bigger than it is and could slip into an eight-win baseline without Harbaugh.
- He views Michigan as less obsessive and more patient than true national powers.