The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Dec 3, 2025
Joel Klatt, a Fox Sports college football analyst and former quarterback, dives deep into the murky waters of the College Football Playoff rankings. He highlights the fuzzy criteria that leads to confusion, particularly discussing Miami's and Texas's cases amid Notre Dame's wobbly position. They tackle Lane Kiffin's surprising move from Ole Miss to LSU, and Klatt sheds light on the chaos surrounding Penn State's coaching search. The conversation wraps up with insights on rookie QBs like Caleb Williams and the evolving definitions of franchise players in the league.
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Playoff Committee Feels Arbitrary
- Colin Cowherd argues the College Football Playoff committee produces arbitrary results that confuse fans and teams.
- He says lack of centralized leadership makes college football's postseason inferior to other sports' clear systems.
Long Tenures Can Stall Teams
- Colin Cowherd suggests Mike Tomlin may need a fresh start after years without playoff wins.
- He compares long-tenured defensive coaches aging less well than offensive play designers.
Prefer Offensive, Modern Coaches
- Colin Cowherd recommends hiring an offensive-minded coach like Brian Daboll if a change is made in Pittsburgh.
- He argues offensive coaches are more current and curious than aging defensive coaches.