The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd - HOUR 3 - College football playoff breakdowns with Urban Meyer, You only have so long with a star quarterback
Dec 22, 2025
Urban Meyer, former college football head coach and Fox Sports analyst, joins the discussion on playoff breakdowns. He evaluates Oregon's standing and the implications of Ryan Day's playcalling at Ohio State, predicting no offensive drop-off. They dive into the legitimacy of teams like Tulane and James Madison in the playoffs. Additionally, Colin and Urban debate the merits of expanding the playoff field while reflecting on how star quarterbacks influence team trajectories and future strategies.
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Ryan Day Will Maintain Ohio State Offense
- Urban Meyer says Ryan Day is an elite play caller and there will be no offensive drop-off at Ohio State.
- Meyer attributes Day's readiness to his deep involvement in the offense and prior play-calling experience.
Keeping Staff Close During Turnover
- Urban Meyer recounts bringing assistants back when they left for head jobs to maintain continuity during championship runs.
- He uses Dan Mullen and Tom Herman examples to show why coaches must stay engaged with staff moves.
Ohio State Defense Is Game Changer
- Urban Meyer predicts Ohio State will win comfortably and hold Miami's offense in check.
- He forecasts a low-scoring game with Ohio State's defense dominating Miami.