The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - NFL Week 13 Blazing 5, Joel Klatt talks Ohio State vs. Michigan, Thanksgiving Quarterback Tables
Nov 26, 2025
Joel Klatt, a Fox College Football analyst and former quarterback, dives into the heated Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry and analyzes strategies for success. He critiques the CFP rankings, arguing against Notre Dame's placement over Miami. The discussion touches on Lane Kiffin's potential coaching moves and the repercussions of mid-season exits. They also introduce a fun Thanksgiving table concept for NFL QBs, evaluating young talent like Drake Maye and Shadour Sanders while critiquing the performances of others like Bryce Young.
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Value Recent Performance Over Long History
- Colin emphasizes his Blazing Five model has been 60% accurate this year and values consistency.
- He treats momentum and recent performance as meaningful signals for weekly NFL picks.
Use Home-Field And Recent Trends For Bets
- Take home-field advantage and matchup history into account on rivalry days, like Lions over Packers on Thanksgiving.
- Consider recent offensive trends and injuries when sizing bets and expected scores.
Weather And Ball Security Can Flip Games
- Colin warns weather and ball security can turn elite offenses into vulnerable units, citing Brock Purdy in bad conditions.
- He views roster depth and defensive pressure as decisive factors in cold, windy games.