The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Urban Meyer discusses a power shift in College Football
Dec 31, 2025
Urban Meyer, former head coach with championships at Florida and Ohio State, shares insights as a Fox Sports analyst. He highlights Kyle Whittingham's impressive coaching style and conditioning at Michigan, while analyzing USC's struggles under Lincoln Riley. Meyer debates the shifting power dynamics in college football, focusing on recent Big Ten successes. They also preview matchups, emphasizing strategic game planning for low-scoring contests, and engage in a humorous segment critiquing the overwhelming number of bowl games.
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Whittingham's Blend Of Smarts And Respect
- Meyer calls Kyle Whittingham exceptionally smart and respectful while maintaining close player relationships.
- That combination of acumen and player rapport is a rare, high-value coaching trait.
Demand Respect And Build Rapport
- Demand respect from players while building genuine relationships to maximize team buy-in.
- Combine technical acumen with emotional rapport to lead effectively.
Prioritize Field Position Early
- In low-scoring games, prioritize conservative drives and field position over flashy play calls early on.
- Get two first downs, flip the field with special teams, then take shots near midfield.