The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Colin gives his Super Bowl pick, Fernando Mendoza stops by The Herd
Feb 7, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, former college quarterback and Heisman winner who led Indiana to a national title and is a declared NFL draft prospect. He talks about his development, toughness and pocket resilience. He explains choosing Coach Curt Cignetti for growth and what he must refine before the NFL. Colin also shares his Super Bowl pick and why he expects a close, low-scoring game.
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Seattle Run Defense Shapes Super Bowl Outcome
- Colin Cowherd believes Seattle's elite run defense forces Drake May to attempt 35+ passes, a situation where May is 1-7.
- Colin expects a low-scoring Seahawks win, 24-20, with New England favored only with perfect play from Josh McDaniels.
Durable Run Defense Wins Matchups
- Colin highlights Seattle led the NFL in fewest yards per rush despite facing top run games repeatedly.
- He argues that New England must force turnovers and call a perfect game to overcome that defensive strength.
Use Screens To Protect A Young QB
- Colin predicts New England must use many screens to mitigate Seattle's pass rush and protect Drake May.
- He advises Josh McDaniels to craft a game plan that reduces deep drops and limits sacks.
