The Colin Cowherd Podcast - College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State | Colin Cowherd & Josh Pate
Summary
Josh Pate and Colin Cowherd analyze the upcoming Notre Dame vs. Miami game, leaning toward the Fighting Irish due to Malachi Tony's absence and Miami's reliance on a "heady" quarterback system under Mario Cristobal. The duo also critiques the CFP committee's decision to rank Indiana fourth, arguing the program's story has surpassed its actual on-field performance. Finally, they discuss the Alabama vs. LSU matchup, noting LSU's integration challenges, and highlight Utah as a surprising contender in the modern NIL landscape.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and introduction of guest Josh Pate
Notre Dame vs Miami: Malachi Tony and CJ Carr analysis
Mario Cristobal's coaching evolution and Miami's identity
College Football Playoff rankings and Indiana's placement
Committee criteria: Power ratings vs actual results
Sponsorship segments for Polymarket and Underdog
USC's win over Ohio State and Lincoln Riley's job security
Emirates NBA Cup preview: Sixers, Cavs, and Lakers
Alabama vs LSU: Transfer portal impact and team cohesion
Top 3 college football teams and the rise of Utah
Sponsorship segment for Xero accounting software
Utah and BYU: Success in a small football market
Notre Dame odds and NBA Cup doubleheader recap
Closing remarks and final sponsorship reads
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