The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - INSTANT REACTION: Oregon Cruises To Win Over USC, Lane Kiffin To LSU?
Nov 23, 2025
Oregon's victory over USC is a turning point, positioning them as a top college football program, but their defense still raises concerns. Colin critiques USC's player depth and validates criticism of Lincoln Riley's coaching capabilities. He also predicts Lane Kiffin might take the LSU job, emphasizing the importance of resources and recruiting in coaching decisions. Plus, he dives into the mind-blowing revelations of a UFO documentary that piqued his interest.
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Oregon Is Now A Top Program
- Oregon has become a top-six program due to elite recruiting, NIL, and consistent roster building over a decade.
- Their defense and special teams remain shaky, yet offensive depth keeps them elite.
Offense Covers Defensive Flaws
- Oregon excels offensively but consistently struggles to stop elite teams, making their defense 'mid' at best in big games.
- Special teams miscues and penalties still threaten their wins despite offensive depth.
USC Lacks Depth And Balance
- USC lacks enough high-end, multidimensional players four years into Lincoln Riley's tenure.
- Their offense centers on a few standouts while special teams and depth remain problematic.