THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Notre Dame Is Underrated | Cowboys Have A Head Coach Problem
Nov 4, 2026 · 41m
Summary
Colin Cowherd and J-Mac debate the college football committee rankings, arguing that Notre Dame is unfairly ranked below Indiana despite being a touchdown favorite over the top team. The hosts also critique Jerry Jones for refusing to pay top dollar for elite NFL coaches, citing the Cowboys' poor offensive performance and lack of conference championship appearances. Additionally, they discuss the impact of Deshaun Watson's injury on the Browns, the Ravens' potential trade of Derrick Henry, and the value of franchise quarterbacks like CJ Stroud.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: Underdog Fantasy Rips
Show intro and host banter
Notre Dame vs. Indiana odds and analysis
College football playoff committee criticism
Notre Dame's need for a signature win
Critique of Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy
The importance of coaching in sports
Show plugs and Underdog ad break
Tom Brady on offensive lines and interior D
Browns QB situation: Watson injury, Sanders start
Rams season outlook and Derrick Henry trade
Russell Wilson interviewing for NC State job
Ranking NFL quarterbacks by value and intangibles
Underdog ad and upcoming game preview
Revisiting Notre Dame vs. Indiana and CFP logic
Jerry Jones and the Cowboys' insular culture
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