The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Urban Meyer joins The Herd
Sep 18, 2025
Urban Meyer, former college football head coach and analyst, dives into the challenges faced by quarterback Arch Manning and the shift in recruiting strategies among West Coast programs. He shares insights on coaching messaging amidst the transfer portal craze and reflects on Jim Harbaugh's successful program-building tactics. Moreover, he discusses the potential for struggling quarterbacks to become reclamation projects and praises Aaron Rodgers' skills. Meyer's expertise adds depth to conversations about the evolving landscape of college football.
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Early Start Built Alex Smith
- Urban Meyer recalled starting a skinny Alex Smith at Utah and beating Aaron Rodgers' Cal team.
- He jokes he reminds Rodgers he's 1-0 against him and credits Smith's early start for growth.
Involve QBs In Game Planning
- Urban Meyer suggests involving struggling quarterbacks in game planning to rebuild confidence.
- Let the QB choose comfortable plays and call them to restore mechanics and trust.
Line Of Scrimmage Is Winning Again
- Meyer observed West Coast teams grew bigger up front; Oregon and USC now punch '325' at the line.
- He notes national shifts: if you can't match skill you can still win by dominating the line of scrimmage.