THE HERD – HOUR 3 – Steve Sarkisian Hot Seat & Notre Dame’s Soft Schedule
Summary
Colin Cowherd and guest Chris Peterson analyze the low NFL quarterback hit rate, praising Fernando Mendoza’s development and discussing the 2027 draft class. They evaluate Bo Nix’s Denver offense, the Chargers’ injury woes, and Steve Sarkisian’s Texas schedule. The episode also covers USC’s road struggles, Notre Dame’s dominance, and A.J. Brown’s impact on the Patriots.
Topics discussed
Intro, Ads, and Show Opening
NFL QB Draft Hit Rates and Mendoza Analysis
Paulie and Tony Fusco Show PSA and Ads
Herdline News: College QB Prospects (Maiava, Hoover)
Bo Nix and Denver Broncos Offense Outlook
Chargers Offense and Mike McDaniel Impact
Franchise QBs and the Difficulty of Evaluation
Michael Penix Jr.'s Development at Cal and Indiana
Steve Sarkisian's Tenure and Coaching Patience
College Football Schedules and USC's Road Struggles
Notre Dame's Defense and Schedule Strength
Penn State Sleeper Pick and College vs NFL Consistency
Ads: Rare Conditions, OnePay, and ChatGPT
Saturday Night Baseball and Giants Pitcher
A.J. Brown's Impact on Eagles Offense
Receiver Dynamics and Closing Ads
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