THE HERD – HOUR 3 – Lincoln Riley On Lacking Toughness & Playoff Expansion
Summary
Colin Cowherd interviews Raiders beat writer Sam Warren about rookie QB Fernando Mendoza’s preseason performance, Kirk Cousins’ likely starting role, and Max Crosby’s future. Cowherd then critiques a flawed "best players under 25" list, predicts the Jets, Cardinals, and Dolphins as NFL underdogs, and discusses the Browns' quarterback situation. The episode concludes with an interview with USC coach Lincoln Riley regarding Jaden Maiava, team depth, and the college football playoff expansion.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and show opening
Raiders preseason analysis with Sam Warren
Quarterback draft class and NFL team previews
USC football, Sam Darnold, and Indy 500
NFL predictions: Jets, Dolphins, and Cardinals
Interview with Lincoln Riley on USC football
Closing thoughts and final advertisements
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