The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Thoughts on who can win the National Championship, more on Shedeur Sanders, Chris Simms
Aug 11, 2025
Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback and analysis aficionado, joins the conversation to dissect the buzz around rookie quarterbacks, focusing on Shedeur Sanders' impactful debut. They dive into the readiness of Jaxson Dart for the NFL and evaluate JJ McCarthy's growth over the past two years. Simms shares insights on championship contenders and the evolving dynamics of college football rankings, sparking a lively debate on the future of these promising athletes and their potential to shine in the professional arena.
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Kicking Has Become Specialized
- NFL kicking has improved thanks to specialization, better coaching, and youth development pipelines.
- Colin Cowherd calls it a 'cottage industry' and says long attempts have become more routine league-wide.
Gym Chat With USC Legend Mark Carrier
- Colin Cowherd recounts running into USC great Mark Carrier at the gym to illustrate local expectations for the program.
- He uses the encounter to question whether Lincoln Riley can instantly build USC's culture despite big NIL spending.
Preseason Top Six Predicts Natty Contenders
- Every College Football Playoff-era national champion began the season inside the preseason top six, making early rankings predictive.
- Colin Cowherd predicts Texas and Penn State as a plausible championship pairing despite preseason jinx statistics.