The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - FOX Sports CFB Reporter Bruce Feldman joins The Herd
Dec 4, 2025
Bruce Feldman, a college football insider for The Athletic and Fox Sports, dives into the chaotic College Football Playoff rankings and why Miami feels overlooked compared to Notre Dame. He critiques the committee's inconsistent criteria and suggests clearer rules to ease confusion. The conversation also highlights NIL's impact on recruiting, USC's resurgence, and the implications of Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss. Feldman's outspoken style shines as he emphasizes the importance of head-to-head matchups in ranking discussions.
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Media Timelines Warp Committee Decisions
- ESPN's early Tuesday ranking show locks the committee into positions and fuels controversy.
- Feldman says the show serves ESPN's ratings but harms the selection process.
NIL Shifted Recruiting Power
- Colin predicted NIL would amplify rich boosters and shift power to well-funded programs.
- Bruce Feldman notes USC improved local recruiting and better alignment under new leadership.
Coaching Loyalty Has Eroded
- Coaches increasingly leave quickly despite playoff contention, reflecting a new era.
- Feldman says Lane Kiffin's exit from Ole Miss fits modern patterns and won't shock insiders.