THE HERD – HOUR 3 – Don’t Trust The Cowboys, Notre Dame Will Win The National Championship
Aug 25, 2026 · 31m
Summary
Colin Cowherd and Joel Klatt debate whether Shedeur Sanders was underdrafted, praising his accuracy despite off-field baggage. They predict Notre Dame as the national champion, citing their elite defense and CJ Carr, while analyzing Indiana’s playoff chances under Kurt Cignetti. The duo also critiques the NFL Top 100 list, disputing Drake Maye’s high ranking and Brian Burns’ placement, before discussing the Rams’ quarterback competition and AFC playoff predictions.
Topics discussed
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Analysis of Shedeur Sanders' draft stock and NFL prospects
Cleveland Browns QB situation and college football landscape
Notre Dame's national title chances and schedule analysis
NIL impact on coaching and USC's financial decisions
Conference schedule disparities and Indiana's rise
Fernando Mendoza's Heisman potential and coaching praise
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Indiana's playoff odds and Texas's brutal schedule
Preseason rankings logic and NFL regular season preview
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Caitlin Clark stats and Rams QB room depth
Stetson Bennett's value and potential trade scenarios
Debate on NFL Top 100 players: Drake Maye and Brian Burns
Shedeur Sanders as backup and AFC playoff predictions
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