The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - NFL Playoff Predictions, Joel Klatt Discusses Controversial College Football Playoff Rankings
Nov 19, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Joel Klatt, a Fox Sports college football analyst and former player, shares his expert analysis on the controversial College Football Playoff rankings. He explains why Texas is out of contention and highlights Ohio State's defense as potentially historic. The duo also debates Lane Kiffin's future at Ole Miss and analyzes how Oklahoma is evolving to resemble SEC football. Colin Cowherd fuels the conversation with bold NFL Playoff predictions, projecting a thrilling postseason landscape.
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Broncos As Super Bowl Contender
- Colin Cowherd simulated the current NFL playoff bracket and predicted Denver would reach the Super Bowl over the Rams.
- He emphasized Denver's home strength, coaching and roster depth as decisive advantages.
Prioritize O-Line And Weather Fit
- When evaluating playoff outcomes, value roster health and offensive line strength in cold-weather or hostile venues.
- Colin recommends favoring teams with durable O-lines and game-planning that controls clock and rushes effectively.
Offensive Coaching Edge In Playoffs
- Colin argues offensive coaches often hold an edge over defensive coaches in late playoff rounds.
- He used Denver's offensive coaching versus Buffalo's defense to justify Denver advancing.