The Herd with Colin Cowherd

John Middlekauff is joined by⁠ The Action Network sports betting expert, Stuckey, to share their best bets for the NFL's Christmas Day Special and preview the weekend ahead. The fellas tell you which games they like the most and which games to stay away from. It's all here an more. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his instant reaction to the Packers blowing out the Saints on Monday Night Football. While he normally waits until AFTER the game to record the pod, Colin only needed until halftime to decide the Packers/Saints game was the least competitive game he’d seen all year (4:00). Instead, he dives deep into the Packers unique situation of not having an owner and why that’s proven to be a huge advantage when it comes to stability and management (7:30). Finally, he addresses the public backlash to all the blowouts early in the College Football Playoff, why the blowouts were entirely predictable, and why blowouts will get worse as they expand the field of teams in the future (13:30). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relive the BEST MOMENTS of Daniel Cormier's fighter interviews from 2024! Moments like Islam Makhachev calling DC fat, Justin Gaethje roasting Jorge Masvidal, and Tai Tuivasa's INSANE club story with DC and Lil' Jon! Also be sure to check out: Tom Aspinall gives his thoughts on Jon Jones, DC tries to get into Chito Vera's DMs, Joaquin Buckley and DC talking out their beef, Max Holloway calling out DC, and even more moments from Makhachev! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin looks at Sam Darnold orchestrating another 4th quarter comeback for the Vikings and believes Darnold has proven he should be their starting QB going forward. He tells you why he was right about Brock Purdy and wrong about Kyler Murray. Plus, 3-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why he still has questions about Caleb Williams even though he hasn't throw an interception in 9 straight games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the weekend of NFL action, starting with Sam Darnold's big performance to keep the Vikings in the win column, and Jayden Daniels with a big time touchdown to lift the Commanders over the Eagles. College football fans have issues with the playoffs but Colin defends it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin admits he was wrong that Ohio State-Tennessee would be competitive. Former NFL quarterback and analyst Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to talk about quarterback play in the NFL, and push back on the idea that Caleb Williams is succeeding like the others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a lot of woes around the Cleveland Browns, Colin argues that the team should trade Myles Garrett and go for a new quarterback. NFL insider Albert Breer joins the show to talk about why the Jets head coaching gig might not be the most enviable job out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back, breaking down another exciting week across the National Football League, capped by a BIG Dallas Cowboys win over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. Middlekauff salutes the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones for a hard-hitting victory to improve America’s Team to 7-8 on the season. Next, John looks ahead at the Dallas Cowboys future under head coach Mike McCarthy and gives credit to a stout Cowboys defense, and well-coached quarterback play, as the season winds down and Dallas fans wonder about their coaching future. Next, John reacts to the career renaissance from former Heisman Trophy winner and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star QB Baker Mayfield after the quarterback has “become a top-10 quarterback” this season. After, John gives his thoughts on Atlanta Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. and why the Falcons deciding to bench veteran QB Kirk Cousins is way too little, way too late this far into the year. After, thoughts on Washington Commanders sensational rookie Jayden Daniels, the Carolina Panthers up-and-down journey with former Alabama Crimson Tide QB Bryce Young and the state of young quarterbacks across the league. Finally, thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles losing a close game to the Washington Commanders, injuries to franchise quarterbacks and another embarrassing San Francisco 49ers loss. 5:05 - SNF: Bucs at Cowboys reaction 32:42 - Reaction to Jalen Hurts injury 36:22 - 49ers embarrassing loss to the Dolphins Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the NFL and College Football Playoff action! They start with Brock Purdy throwing another terrible interception late in the game against the Dolphins and why the 49ers would be crazy to offer him the bag (4:00). They contrast Purdy’s performance to another amazing game from Sam Darnold and agree the Vikings would be crazy to let him leave in free agency (10:00). Despite the loss to the Lions, they offer some optimism for Bears fans for the future of Caleb Williams… if the Bears find the right head coach (23:30), and they debate whether the Lions high-flying offense can power them through the amount of injuries their defense has suffered (29:00). They laud the Commanders and Jayden Daniels for making the turnaround from “laughing stock” to playoffs after their comeback win over the Eagles (31:00) and Michael Penix Jr. for looking pro-ready in his debut for the Falcons (38:45). They debate whether the Rams are capable of winning a first round playoff game (45:45) and whether the Jets should consider Aaron Rodgers offer to take a pay cut to return next season (56:15). They credit Lamar Jackson for having one of the best games of his career in a huge divisional win over the Steelers and argue he should receive far more accolades than the criticism he currently receives (1:04:15). They pivot to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why it wasn’t surprising to see so many blowouts (1:15:00). They rip Indiana for their gutless game plan in which they were just trying to avoid being embarrassed rather than win (1:22:00), and Colin changes his prediction for who ultimately hoists the trophy (1:25:30). Finally, they look ahead to the quarterfinal round and predict the winners (1:30:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, including Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks dropping a crucial game against Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions clinching their best season record ever with a victory over Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers getting eliminated from NFL Playoff contention and proceeding to lose to the Miami Dolphins, the Philadelphia Eagles losing Jalen Hurts to a concussion in their loss to Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills narrowly beating the New England Patriots at home, Joe Burrow keeping the Cincinnati Bengals alive with another strong performance against the Cleveland Browns, Patrick Mahomes outdueling C.J. Stroud as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans, and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens moving into a tie for the top spot in the AFC North with a win over Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football reaction is presented by JLab! Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the top storylines from the first round of the College Football Playoff! They pivot to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why it wasn’t surprising to see so many blowouts (4:00). They rip Indiana for their gutless game plan in which they were just trying to avoid being embarrassed rather than win (10:30) and Colin changes his prediction for who ultimately hoists the trophy (13:00). Finally, they look ahead to the quarterfinal round and predict the winners (17:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday season enters overdrive, but it's more than just sleigh bells, gingerbread and the moon shining on the breast of the new-fallen snow. This Sunday was about continued domination from favorites, the Raiders moving out of the league's basement, and an electrifying victory by the Washington Commanders. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter faithfully return to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 16, as they take accountability before Sunday Night Football kicks off in Big D. Plus, we get their early looks at Week 17 matchups. And for new listeners, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest is underway! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Just visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your picks today. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the Ravens taking down the Steelers and Kansas City handles business against the Texans in two games that had playoff vibes. Later, John is joined by "Intern Jackson" as the two dive into the first round of the College Football Playoff by talking about the most impressive teams, and which teams maybe shouldn't have been in the playoff. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was Right / Where Colin was Wrong, The Herd Hierarchy, Former Patriots WR & Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman stops by, a Playoff QB Draft, and Colin's Blazing 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Chargers beating the Broncos on Thursday Night Football! (4:00) He tips his cap to Justin Herbert for an elite performance, but also gives kudos to Sean Payton and the Broncos for exceeding expectations this season. He also weighs in on the firestorm he started with his rant about the changes the NBA needs to make in the face of declining TV ratings (12:00). Then, he does a deep dive on the Chicago Bears, calls them a “broken franchise” and has the perfect coach in mind to fix them (21:45). He also reviews the terrific 2024 class of rookie quarterbacks and why the quarterback talent entering the league has closed the gap between the “haves” and “have not’s” (32:00). Finally, Chad Millman of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 16 of the NFL slate plus the College Football Playoff! 43:30- Texans vs Chiefs 45:00 - Steelers vs Ravens 47:30 - 49ers vs Dolphins 48:45 - Colts vs Titans 51:45 - Bears vs Lions 54:15 - Rams vs Jets 56:30 - Packers vs Saints 59:30 - Bills vs Patriots 1:06:00 - Indiana vs Notre Dame 1:08:30 - Texas vs Clemson 1:10:30 - Ohio State vs Tennessee 1:13:15 - Transfer portal hurting depth at blue chip programs 1:18:00 - Chad’s Favorite NFL Bets Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the weekend with an instant reaction to the ND-IU game and how Notre Dame was in a class of their own as they took care of business against Indiana. Later, John has a massive weekend mailbag. He answers your questions during today's podcast. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier is BACK with his latest reaction to the UFC & MMA world, giving his take on Colby Covington being called out by Jon Jones, Belal Muhammad, Kamaru Usman, and others after his TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley. DC thinks Colby is “IN DANGER” after continuing to play the villain in spite of losing fights in the UFC. Cormier goes through Colby’s recent beef with Jones and Jon mocking Covington for losing in front of Donald Trump. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R ask Monse if the Clippers will ever be cool, as Rich noticed multiple team logos! Several NFL QBs have given their O-Lines luxurious holiday gifts.. is it a contest? Callers from all over the country weigh-in. 'RICH'S BIG TV GAME OF THE WEEK' hooks you up! Is there a bold strategy by Tyson Fury? 'CHIPOTLE WORKER OR NFL PLAYER' has a Swiggy on the line! Plus, 'WEEKEND HOBNOBBING!' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin hopes people finally recognize how talented Justin Herbert is after his impressive performance against the Broncos in the Chargers second half comeback on Thursday night. He gives his best NFL bets for week 16. Plus, longtime college football head coach Dan Mullen joins the show to preview the start of the College Football Playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Chargers win over the Broncos on Thursday Night Football and his belief in both teams in the playoffs. NFL reporter Jordan Schultz joins the show to talk about the upcoming weekend of NFL action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.