The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd with Colin Cowherd

3 & Out - The Return of Kauff on Campus: Big Ten vs. SEC, Arch Manning, Notre Dame & More

Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 28m

Summary

Colin Cowherd and Jackson Biggs preview the college football season, analyzing the financial shift favoring the Big Ten over the SEC. They discuss the immense pressure on Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning, contrasting their style with Kirby Smart’s toughness. The hosts also highlight Notre Dame’s favorable schedule and automatic playoff access as key advantages for a national title run.

Topics discussed

Intro, sponsors, and NFL joint practices discussion College football drama, NIL, and conference power shifts SEC vs Big Ten dominance and playoff pressure Quarterback stability and NIL contracts in college Texas vs Ohio State preview and coach toughness Notre Dame's playoff path and schedule advantages Arch Manning's performance and Texas roster depth Steve Sarkisian's coaching style and physicality SEC media days, coach appearances, and schedules Notre Dame's easy schedule and playoff implications Final Four mentality vs College Football failure Coach job security, buyouts, and facility upgrades Lincoln Riley's recruiting and Oklahoma's defense Ole Miss roster depth and playoff chances Indiana's rise and Michigan's transition Top defensive teams and sleeper picks ACC sleepers and Heisman dark horses Movie theater habits and closing sponsors
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