The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - NFL Week 13 Blazing 5, Joel Klatt talks Ohio State vs. Michigan, Thanksgiving Quarterback Tables
Nov 26, 2025
Joel Klatt, a Fox College Football analyst and former quarterback, dives into the heated Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry and analyzes strategies for success. He critiques the CFP rankings, arguing against Notre Dame's placement over Miami. The discussion touches on Lane Kiffin's potential coaching moves and the repercussions of mid-season exits. They also introduce a fun Thanksgiving table concept for NFL QBs, evaluating young talent like Drake Maye and Shadour Sanders while critiquing the performances of others like Bryce Young.
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Weather And Ball Security Can Flip Games
- Colin warns weather and ball security can turn elite offenses into vulnerable units, citing Brock Purdy in bad conditions.
- He views roster depth and defensive pressure as decisive factors in cold, windy games.
Committee Values Current Form And Avoiding Upsets
- Colin argues Notre Dame currently looks better than Miami and non-conference scheduling matters less now.
- He believes ugly losses to unranked teams remain heavily penalized by the committee.
Ranking By Eye Test Creates Committee Traps
- Joel Klatt says the committee faces a trap if it ranks by perceived neutral-site winners instead of honoring head-to-head results.
- He urges the committee to respect on-field outcomes and non-conference scheduling when building resumes.