THE HERD – HOUR 2 – Why Fernando Mendoza Should Sit, Best Players in College Football
Summary
Colin Cowherd predicts Notre Dame will compete for the national title and discusses NFL quarterback prospects with guest Jordan Palmer, analyzing Sam Darnold’s playoff run and Fernando Mendoza’s rookie timeline. The episode also covers regression candidates like the Bears and Broncos, the Cubs’ MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani, and a critique of The Athletic’s top 100 college football players list.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ChatGPT, Indeed, and Berna
Notre Dame football and college football culture
Sam Darnold's playoff performance and traits
Caleb Williams' draft prep and rookie year outlook
Caleb Williams' discipline and accuracy needs
Bo Nix's success and QB draft hit rates
JJ McCarthy's struggles and Zach Wilson's career
Wrap up with Jordan Palmer
San Sebastian travel and sponsors
MVP race and Patriots regression analysis
Eagles play caller and rookie WR prospects
College football rankings and USC schedule
Sponsors and Baseball Night in America promo
Otani vs. PCA MVP debate
QB personalities and Commanders starter prediction
Closing sponsors and sign-off
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