The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of the week on The Herd
Dec 6, 2025
Joel Klatt, a Fox Sports college football analyst, joins to unpack the recent chaos in playoff rankings and Lane Kiffin’s surprising move from Ole Miss to LSU. They discuss the committee's subjective criteria for selection, with Joel proposing a play-in weekend to enhance clarity. The conversation touches on the impact of Kiffin's exit on Ole Miss players' morale and the ongoing coaching search at Penn State. Colin also shares his Blazing 5 NFL picks for Week 14, diving into key matchups and strategies.
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Offense-First Coaching Trend
- Colin Cowherd argues modern NFL success skews to offensive-minded, younger coaches who can fix issues midseason.
- He sees long-tenured defensive coaches as increasingly outdated and tactically inflexible.
College Football's Attention Economy
- Colin frames Lane Kiffin's move to LSU as inevitable in college football's attention and money economy.
- He says programs knowingly trade long-term stability for short-term success under star coaches.
Oxford Airport Reaction Clip
- Colin plays and laughs at the viral airport reaction to Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss.
- He uses the clip to show predictable fan outrage when a star coach leaves.