The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - National Championship Preview, Transfer Portal, Importance of GM's in College Football
Jan 16, 2026
Josh Pate, a college football analyst renowned for his expertise in recruiting and roster dynamics, joins to preview the National Championship between Indiana and Miami. He discusses the increasing impact of the transfer portal on the game and the rising importance of general managers and personnel departments in college football. They explore governance challenges, the future of college football amidst power conference shifts, and Indiana's cohesive team culture. Expect intriguing insights on authenticity in media and the evolving landscape of college athletics.
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General Managers Are Reshaping College Power
- College football is shifting toward NFL-style personnel departments and GMs who control roster and coaching decisions.
- Josh Pate predicts ADs will prefer hiring GMs to delegate football operations and reduce direct hiring risk.
Peach Bowl Encounter With An Innovator
- Josh Pate ran into Ed Manowitz at the Peach Bowl and discussed how dramatically the sport operates now.
- The encounter illustrated how pioneers of modern personnel models remain central to today's landscape.
Portal Chaos Threatens Team Continuity
- The transfer portal and agent influence have created chaotic, annual free agency that undermines team continuity.
- Pate calls for governance and structure while acknowledging enforcement currently lacks a clear solution.