The Colin Cowherd Podcast

Colin Cowherd talks NFL with guest John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout known for his keen insights. They dive into the fallout from Black Monday, analyzing coach firings, including Doug Pederson and Jerod Mayo. The duo makes bold predictions for the Wild Card Round matchups, particularly Steelers-Ravens and Broncos-Bills. They also evaluate team dynamics and the pressures on quarterbacks in the playoffs. Additionally, they explore intriguing college football playoff matchups, weighing in on key factors that could influence the outcomes.

John Middlekauff, host of the "3 and Out" podcast, shares his insights on the NFL and college football. He critiques Brock Purdy's recent performance, dubbing him a 'good, not great' quarterback. They discuss the NFC playoff dynamics, emphasizing the Lions' precarious position. Middlekauff also warns about the under-pressure Bills coach, Sean McDermott. The conversation shifts to the college football playoff, highlighting Ohio State's supremacy and the challenges teams from weaker conferences face. It's a deep dive into the current sports landscape!

Colin chats with John Middlekauff, host of the "3 and Out" podcast, about college and NFL football. They dissect Ohio State's dominance over Oregon and the controversial targeting non-call in the Arizona State vs. Texas game. John praises Arizona State's coaching against a more talented Texas team and discusses the outlook for Penn State's national championship hopes. They also debate Saquon Barkley's decision to sit out while analyzing Brock Purdy's future with the 49ers and the Colts' QB woes.

Colin dives into the Lions' shocking victory over the 49ers, highlighting Brock Purdy's mistakes and the role of coaching in the outcome. He warns that the NFC playoff race is wide open and the Lions must secure their top seed quickly. Shifting gears, he critiques the NBA's lack of media accountability, arguing the league has been coddled and needs real criticism for improvement. This candid analysis gives listeners a fresh perspective on both leagues and the current sports landscape.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 17 NFL action! They start with the Vikings hanging on to beat the Packers and Colin argues that Sam Darnold’s brilliant play has earned him a contract in the 50m+/yr range and Minnesota would be crazy not to give it to him (3:00). They debate whether the Patriots should look to make a coaching change now that they’ve found their quarterback or whether they should stay the course with Jerod Mayo (21:00). They heap praise on Jim Harbaugh and highlight the incredible improvement shown by the Chargers in his first year as head coach (27:00) and they debate whether Bills head coach Sean McDermott should lose his job if they make a playoff exit prior to the AFC championship (36:15).  They discuss Aaron Rodgers taking not-so-subtle shots at Jets owner Woody Johnson and what the Jets should do at coach and quarterback in 2025 (41:45). They argue that Joe Burrow is playing quarterback better than anyone in the league after the Bengals beat the Broncos (52:30) and debate which wild card teams are capable of winning a playoff game (58:30).  They try to make sense of the incredibly up and down nature of the LA Rams (1:01:00), and Colin offers a Mea Culpa for spending so long defending Kyler Murray and wonders if the Cardinals could look to trade him in the offseason (1:05:30). They also address the disparity between the top and bottom teams in the league and the large number of really BAD teams at the bottom of the standings and debate whether it’s a one-off or a trend (1:17:00).  Finally, they pivot to college football’s top stars and try to project where players like Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and Travis Hunter will land (1:22:00), and make their picks for the College Football Playoff games (1:30:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOut  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football reaction is presented by JLab! After beating Texas A&M to close out their season, Colin has a LOT of thoughts on the USC Trojans! He breaks down the bright spots and needs on the roster and explains why the program needs to hire a GM that isn’t one of Lincoln Riley’s “guys”. He identifies positions of need where USC needs to work hard at recruiting, and looks ahead to their 2025 season! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He starts by extending his sympathy to Caleb Williams who has obvious talent but can’t overcome the disaster that is the Chicago Bears franchise (3:45). He also argues that the NBA needs to make major changes in order to win back fans in an era of declining ratings (10:15). Then he dives into the unique advantage the Green Bay Packers have by not having an owner and why that’s resulted in long term success and good decision making (11:15). Then, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 17 of the NFL slate, plus the College Football Playoff 26:00- Blowouts in first round of College Football Playoff 28:15 - Broncos vs Bengals 30:30 - Saints vs Raiders 28:00 - Falcons vs Commanders 34:30 - Bills vs Jets 36:45 - Panthers vs Buccaneers  39:00 - Ohio State vs Oregon 50:45 - Cardinals vs Rams 53:45 - Chad’s Biggest Whif/Hit Of The Year 57:15 - Chargers vs Patriots (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the “unwatchable mess” that resulted in a 6-3 win for the Seahawks over the Bears on Thursday Night Football. He extends his sympathy to Caleb Williams who has obvious talent but can’t overcome the disaster that is the Chicago Bears franchise (3:45). He also argues that the NBA needs to make major changes in order to win back fans in an era of declining ratings (10:15). Then, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 17 of the NFL slate, plus the College Football Playoff Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  22:00- Blowouts in first round of College Football Playoff 24:15 - Broncos vs Bengals 26:30 - Saints vs Raiders 28:00 - Falcons vs Commanders 30:30 - Bills vs Jets 32:45 - Panthers vs Buccaneers  35:00 - Ohio State vs Oregon 41:45 - Cardinals vs Rams 44:45 - Chad’s Biggest Whif/Hit Of The Year 48:15 - Chargers vs Patriots Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his instant reaction to the Packers blowing out the Saints on Monday Night Football. While he normally waits until AFTER the game to record the pod, Colin only needed until halftime to decide the Packers/Saints game was the least competitive game he’d seen all year (4:00). Instead, he dives deep into the Packers unique situation of not having an owner and why that’s proven to be a huge advantage when it comes to stability and management (7:30). Finally, he addresses the public backlash to all the blowouts early in the College Football Playoff, why the blowouts were entirely predictable, and why blowouts will get worse as they expand the field of teams in the future (13:30). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the NFL and College Football Playoff action! They start with Brock Purdy throwing another terrible interception late in the game against the Dolphins and why the 49ers would be crazy to offer him the bag (4:00). They contrast Purdy’s performance to another amazing game from Sam Darnold and agree the Vikings would be crazy to let him leave in free agency (10:00). Despite the loss to the Lions, they offer some optimism for Bears fans for the future of Caleb Williams… if the Bears find the right head coach (23:30), and they debate whether the Lions high-flying offense can power them through the amount of injuries their defense has suffered (29:00). They laud the Commanders and Jayden Daniels for making the turnaround from “laughing stock” to playoffs after their comeback win over the Eagles (31:00) and Michael Penix Jr. for looking pro-ready in his debut for the Falcons (38:45).  They debate whether the Rams are capable of winning a first round playoff game (45:45) and whether the Jets should consider Aaron Rodgers offer to take a pay cut to return next season (56:15). They credit Lamar Jackson for having one of the best games of his career in a huge divisional win over the Steelers and argue he should receive far more accolades than the criticism he currently receives (1:04:15). They pivot to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why it wasn’t surprising to see so many blowouts (1:15:00). They rip Indiana for their gutless game plan in which they were just trying to avoid being embarrassed rather than win (1:22:00), and Colin changes his prediction for who ultimately hoists the trophy (1:25:30). Finally, they look ahead to the quarterfinal round and predict the winners (1:30:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.