The Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Bench Caleb Williams? Best College Football Programs, Chiefs Start 0-2
Sep 20, 2025
John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of '3 and Out,' joins to dissect the Eagles' victory over the Chiefs and tackles the hot topic of whether Caleb Williams should be benched by the Bears. The conversation then shifts to Baker Mayfield's thrilling finish for the Bucs. College football analyst Josh Pate chimes in to debate UCLA's viability in the Big Ten and reveals the top five college football programs. They also assess Brian Kelly's coaching impact at LSU, covering both strengths and areas for improvement.
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Philly's Grinding Offensive Edge
- Colin argues the Eagles' offense grinds out short-yardage situations and wears teams down over the course of a game.
- He credits Jalen Hurts' situational play and Sirianni's confidence for late-game control.
Don’t Force An Ill-Fitting Quarterback
- Avoid drafting or committing to a quarterback who can't operate within a timing-based offense.
- Ben Johnson may bench Caleb Williams if Williams continues to play off-script and turnover-prone.
Fit And Coaching Matter More Than Talent
- John Middlekauff and Colin see Caleb Williams as a major question mark due to mechanics and sideline demeanor.
- They note scheme fit and coaching buy-in determine whether a high pick thrives.