The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Shedeur Sanders' debut tonight, thoughts on Arch Manning possibly staying, Josh Plate
Aug 8, 2025
Josh Pate, a college football analyst and host, joins to discuss Shedeur Sanders' highly anticipated debut and his chances of becoming legendary. They delve into the pressures on Arch Manning as speculation swirls about his possible future, and the unpredictable nature of preseason predictions in college football. Pate highlights the challenges rookie quarterbacks face, especially without strong mentorship, while analyzing the shifting dynamics in college football that complicate team strategies. Expect insights on player trades and the competitive landscape ahead!
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Preseason Will Define Shedeur Quickly
- Kevin Stefanski wants Shedeur Sanders to run simple concepts and play fast in the preseason.
- Doug Gottlieb warns the public reaction will be binary: a single preseason outing can make him a hero or a failure.
Preseason Predictions Need Light Pencil
- Josh Pate explains massive roster churn and portal influx make preseason predictions unreliable.
- He advises treating early projections in 'light pencil' and pivoting quickly as the season unfolds.
Arch Manning Likely Stays At Texas
- Josh Pate believes Arch Manning will likely remain at Texas for another season or two.
- He expects Manning to be good to really good with flashes of elite if he performs as projected.