THE HERD – HOUR 2 – College Football Playoff Rankings Are Flawed | Sam Darnold Ruled OUT
Summary
Colin Cowherd and Joel Klatt discuss the political implications of the midterms, using a "gridlock" analogy to explain voter sentiment and the importance of fundamentals in sports. They analyze college football rankings, specifically arguing that Notre Dame was unfairly penalized by the CFP committee due to the extinction of major non-conference games.
Topics discussed
Show intro and sponsor reads
Life advice: Don't give people a reason not to hire you
College football strategy: Fundamentals and turnover margin
Notre Dame's playoff hopes and the decline of big non-conference games
Indiana's offensive struggles under Curt Cignetti
USC vs Ohio State: Lincoln's panic and USC's clean play
Ohio State's performance floor and offensive line issues
Arch Manning's development and transfer rumors
Texas injury report and the value of patience
Political commentary: The pendulum swing and voting
Sponsor segments: Animal Thunderdome and Underdog Rips
Election night vs. sports: A broadcaster's perspective
NFL News: Chiefs targeting Josh Downs and trade values
NFL News: Jets concussion protocol and Giants vs Eagles preview
Raiders QB situation: Mendoza, Cousins, and organizational culture
Sponsor segment: Underdog Rips and upcoming college basketball
Seattle Seahawks offense: Kubiak's impact and key players
Shadur Sanders' growth and maturity as a quarterback
Cardinals injury update and closing sponsor read
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