The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Colin Cowherd on Arch Manning Expectations, the Magnitude of Ohio State-Texas, USC & more!
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Aug 25, 2025 
Colin Cowherd, a FOX Sports radio and TV personality, shares his take on this college football season. He expresses confidence in Arch Manning, discussing the expectations surrounding him and why he's not worried about the pressure. Cowherd believes the Texas-Ohio State matchup is monumental, potentially the biggest in a decade. He examines the evolving dynamics between the Big Ten and SEC and highlights why USC under Lincoln Riley is notably different. The conversation wraps up with insights on upcoming NFL prospects, including Shedeur Sanders.
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Big Ten And SEC Are On Par
- Cowherd says the Big Ten and SEC are now roughly equal at the top and there is no clear gap anymore.
- He argues conference supremacy talk has diminished because multiple programs across conferences are elite.
Top Programs Still Dominate
- Cowherd lists eight teams he expects to be excellent and notes the sport's top programs remain largely the same.
- He credits resources like Phil Knight for Oregon's rise but sees familiar 'big dogs' dominating.
NIL Changed College Football's Texture
- Cowherd notes NIL makes college football feel more lopsided and money-focused, which makes fans uncomfortable.
- He also says NIL has professionalized the sport and changed roster construction dynamics.