The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Indiana winning the National Championship is a great story, Sean McDermott why the Bills fired, Urban Meyer
Jan 20, 2026
Urban Meyer, former college football head coach and three-time national champion, joins to discuss Indiana's shocking rise to win the national championship, turning the losingest program into a champion. He highlights the implications of NIL and the transfer portal on roster construction. Meyer delves into Miami's impressive talent, praising player Fernando Mendoza while acknowledging critical game moments like a blocked punt that swayed the title. The conversation wraps with thoughts on the changing landscape of college football and emerging power dynamics.
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NIL Levels The Playing Field
- NIL and the transfer portal enable mid-tier programs to compete without top-five-star recruiting classes.
- Colin says getting the coach right plus booster support can turn programs like Indiana into national contenders.
Coach Celebrates Fast Turnaround
- Kurt Signetti described winning a national title two years into his tenure and credited senior leadership and staff.
- He framed the championship as the result of people and a consistent plan.
Why Buffalo Made A Bold Coaching Change
- Buffalo fired Sean McDermott despite consistent playoff appearances because ownership wanted a change to chase a Super Bowl.
- Colin explains the move stemmed from perceived roster holes and repeated January failures, not simple dissatisfaction.