The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Why would anyone schedule Notre Dame? The Coaching Carousel Christmas Tree
Dec 30, 2025
Joel Klatt, a former college quarterback and current college football analyst, joins the conversation to dissect Miami's strategy to outsmart Ohio State. They dive into the fallout from USC's breakup with Notre Dame, exploring scheduling advantages and conference implications. Colin also reveals his top head coaching candidates, making waves with a surprise pick from the college ranks. Expect lively debates and insightful analysis as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of college football and coaching dynamics.
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Value Of Balanced Teams Over Flash
- Colin ranks Seattle, San Francisco, and New England-style teams high because they 'aren't bad at anything' rather than dominating one area.
- He values consistent situational play and coaching that prevents being exploitable in playoffs.
Miami Needs Pressure And Field Position
- Joel Klatt warns Miami must generate pressure and field position to beat Ohio State because Ohio State's defense is historically elite.
- He doubts Miami can drive the length of the field consistently against that front four.
Ohio State: Great Defense, Lacking Short-Yardage QB
- Joel Klatt notes Ohio State's biggest weakness is short-yardage/goal-line running without a rugged QB like last year.
- He argues this year's Ohio State defense is historically dominant with multiple NFL-caliber defenders.