The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Sherrone Moore OUT at Michigan, CFP Playoff Debate, Zoned In
Dec 11, 2025
Jackson Groff, a podcast producer and former intern, joins John Middlekauff to discuss the shocking firing of Michigan's head coach, Sherrone Moore. They analyze the implications for Michigan's future and potential coaching replacements. The duo dives into the College Football Playoff, dissecting the most contentious team selections and previewing first-round matchups. They also tackle the subjective nature of the playoff committee and critique Notre Dame's decision to skip bowl games, arguing its adverse effects on players and future recruits.
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Winning Doesn’t Make You Untouchable
- Big programs hunt for reasons to fire coaches once performance slips despite winning records.
- John Middlecoff argues Michigan likely used the reported relationship as a pretext to exit Sherrone Moore amid mounting pressure.
Avoid Actions That Create Leverage
- Be cautious: behaving privately in the modern era invites institutional consequences when performance lags.
- Coaches at marquee programs must avoid relationships or actions that create leverage for employers to fire them for cause.
Money Raises The Firing Bar
- Modern NIL and huge contracts raise expectations so seasons like 9-3 feel worse than they used to.
- Jackson Groff and John Middlecoff note that buyouts and financial stakes motivate universities to find contractual exits.