The Herd with Colin Cowherd

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the latest NFL and college football headlines, starting with Mike McCarthy and the biggest questions surrounding the veteran coach.

John also discusses Joe Burrow, breaking down the latest conversation surrounding one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks and what to expect as the season approaches.

Plus, John reacts to the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints being fined, discussing what led to the fines and what they say about the NFL's rules and enforcement.

The conversation then shifts to college football, as John shares his thoughts on the biggest developments, storylines, and changes continuing to shape the sport.

To close out the week, it's time for Fugazi Friday, where John separates what's real from what's not around the football world. Then, John opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer listener questions and hit even more of the biggest stories in the NFL and beyond.

From coaching and quarterback storylines to league discipline, college football, and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Damon Bruce and Ty Butler discuss the latest news out of NFL training camps, including Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles struggling against the New England Patriots, and how C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans will be impacted after losing Jayden Higgins. Then, Damon and Ty break down the biggest sports misconceptions surrounding the New York Knicks, the Golden State Warriors, and the San Francisco 49ers electrical substation. Later, Damon and Ty answer your questions. #Volume

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Are the Dallas Cowboys ready for a playoff return with quarterback Dak Prescott? Can the Philadelphia Eagles improve without wideout A.J. Brown? How much better are the New York Giants under new coach John Harbaugh? And what will Jayden Daniels look like in Washington after missing all of last season for the Commanders? All these questions answered and more as NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter continue their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews with the NFC East.

PLUS, we hear more about Chad's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand-new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information.

Brian Schottenheimer will have higher expectations this season in Dallas, especially with a completely revamped defense. But many predict an uphill climb against back-to-back division champion Philadelphia, with Jalen Hurts ready to prove doubters wrong. And now that the Giants have jettisoned former head coach Brian Daboll and hired John Harbaugh, gambling expectations have climbed in the Meadowlands. But is Jaxson Dart ready to protect himself from injury this season? Plus, fans expect a healthy Jayden Daniels to return to his Rookie of the Year form with coach Dan Quinn. But a winning record in the NFC East is a lot to ask for this Commanders squad. We hear all of Chad and Simon's picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume

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0:06:00 - NFC EAST SEASON PREVIEW

0:06:40 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SEASON PREVIEW

0:19:55 - DALLAS COWBOYS SEASON PREVIEW

0:26:50 - NEW YORK GIANTS SEASON PREVIEW

0:36:10 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS SEASON PREVIEW

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Colin talks to Chris Peterson about drafting QBs, Steve Sarkisian being on the hot set at Texas, Notre Dame's schedule, and more!

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Colin Cowherd talks about Fernando Mendoza preparing for his second NFL preseason game. Colin looks at Mendoza’s career path and what the Raiders have to do to set up the Heisman Trophy winner and number 1 overall pick to succeed in the NFL.

He discusses Caleb Williams’ development under head coach Ben Johnson and Colin predicts Caleb will make another major improvement in his second season under Johnson.

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Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show explaining why he believes Lamar Jackson will have a bounce back season and why Patrick Mahomes has been struggling the last couple of seasons.

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Colin Cowherd talks about Fernando Mendoza preparing for his second NFL preseason game. Colin looks at Mendoza’s career path and what the Raiders have to do to set up the Heisman Trophy winner and number 1 overall pick to succeed in the NFL.

He discusses Caleb Williams’ development under head coach Ben Johnson and Colin predicts Caleb will make another major improvement in his second season under Johnson.

Plus, Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show explaining why he believes Lamar Jackson will have a bounce back season and why Patrick Mahomes has been struggling the last couple of seasons.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the biggest stories from around the NFL and college football, starting with A.J. Brown shining during the Patriots-Eagles joint practice. John breaks down what stood out from the star receiver and what the performance could mean as the regular season approaches.

John also reacts to Colts GM Chris Ballard taking responsibility for the Anthony Richardson situation, discussing what it means when a general manager publicly admits fault and where Indianapolis goes from here.

Plus, John discusses Aaron Glenn and the latest surrounding one of the NFL's most talked-about coaches, then he breaks down Vita Vea landing a new contract and what the deal means for both the player and his team.

The conversation then shifts to the rapidly evolving world of college football. The transfer portal, and massive financial changes reshaping the sport, John explains why the college game may never look the same again.

John also weighs in on Pat McAfee and his continued influence across the sports media landscape.

To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and tackles even more of the biggest stories from around the football world.

From joint practice standouts and front-office accountability to major contracts, college football's changing landscape, and the latest media conversations, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss welcome Rapsody on to promote her upcoming album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops' and to talk about the rap influences that shaped her career (including MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill, Tupac, and more), her collaborations with superstars Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, and what fueled her to maintain her artistic integrity in a vulturous industry. Also, Rapsody premieres her new track "Black Love" featuring Malice and the trio have hilarious discussion about their studio rituals.

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Leonard Williams joins Richard Sherman to chat about the Seattle Seahawks’ journey to winning the Super Bowl over the New England Patriots, what it finally meant after all the struggles, and how Seattle’s defense came to be known as The Dark Side. He talks about playing with Sam Darnold back in their New York Jets days and seeing him regain his confidence, as he did at USC. Leonard also shares how Mike Macdonald earned his teammates’ trust, why the best defenses start in the trenches, and a game-time move that led to a big playoff sack against the San Francisco 49ers. Plus, Leonard opens up about how Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, fishing, plants, and family help him chill out and reset after a tough NFL season.

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of the DC Show, featuring none other than one of the top welterweights in the UFC, Sean Brady. The UFC recently announced Brady will be fighting Gabriel Bonfim on November 7, 2026 in the APEX in Las Vegas. DC talks to Brady about Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, and why he believed Islam was going to win this fight beforehand! Plus, Sean GOES IN ON Ian Garry and why he "can't stand him" and wants to fight him before his career is over. And don't miss Cormier and Brady talk about the stacked welterweight division, featuring names like Islam, Ian, Carlos Prates, Gabriel Bonfim, and Michael Morales, and where Sean sees the division going as far as matchmaking fights is concerned. Plus, don't miss DC and Sean talk about his tough Philly upbringing, discovering MMA, becoming a father, beating Joaquin Buckley, and so much more!

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David Ross & Anthony Rizzo are BACK for episode 2 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered! The guys react to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s WALK-OFF Home Run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs the win over the Chicago White Sox. PCA had his MVP-Moment as he started off the game with a leadoff HR, and ended the game with a walkoff HR. The guys talk about how PCA has transformed his entire offensive game over the course of one offseason, and with him being the best Centerfielder in MLB, the guys are choosing PCA to beat Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL MVP. The guys then recap the Field of Dreams game where the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins with Rizzo on the call for Netflix. Rossy brings up Rizzo’s “Corny dad jokes” with former teammate Kyle Schwarber during his post-game interview, and the guys share a laugh about the transition from playing to being on the media side. The guys react to Joshua Baez’s 3 HR MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, Ketel Marte getting placed on the Arizona Diamondbacks reserved list, as well as how to fix the Dodgers Bullpen, and try to figure out what’s wrong with Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Colin Cowherd talks about the NFL Top 100 list ranking Patrick Mahomes as the 18th best player in the league. Colin believes his fall down the list is warranted and one of the biggest differences between Mahomes and Tom Brady.

He discusses the positive reports coming out of Chicago about the Bears training camp in head coach Ben Johnson’s second season. Colin shares the big expectations for QB Caleb Williams this year and why he’s likely to deliver.

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Colin talks to former NFL QB Brian Hoyer about playing for the Patriots, being a "locker room guy", Josh Allen, and Aaron Rodgers' final season

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Fox Sports football analyst Robert Griffin III joins the show to tell Colin why he likes what he’s seen from Fernando Mendoza so far and why the SEC doesn’t run college football anymore.

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BEST OF THE HERD – Patrick Mahomes Regressing?, Caleb Williams Breakout Season, RGIII Impressed By Fernando Mendoza

Plus, Fox Sports football analyst Robert Griffin III joins the show to tell Colin why he likes what he’s seen from Fernando Mendoza so far and why the SEC doesn’t run college football anymore.

Plus, Fox Sports football analyst Robert Griffin III joins the show to tell Colin why he likes what he’s seen from Fernando Mendoza so far and why the SEC doesn’t run college football anymore.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag and dives into the biggest stories from around the NFL and college football.

John starts with Roger Goodell and the NFL's continued push to take football international, breaking down the league's global ambitions, the growth of international games, and what expanding the NFL's reach could mean for teams, players, and fans.

He also reacts to Jordan Tyson's injury with the New Orleans Saints, discussing the latest from around the league as teams continue to deal with injuries and roster questions heading toward the regular season. John hits on the latest NFL news, including the biggest storylines, developments, and headlines shaping the league.

Plus, the conversation shifts to college football, where Indiana feels disrespected heading into the season. John discusses whether the Hoosiers are being overlooked and what they need to prove on the field.

John also weighs in on the Penn State cocaine controversy, discussing the latest developments and the fallout surrounding the program.

To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering listener questions and tackling even more stories from across the football world.

From the NFL's international future to injuries, college football controversy, and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Former Miami Dolphins legend Jarvis Landry returns to the Dolphins facility for the first time since his 2018 trade, joined by Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette for an EXCLUSIVE 4th & South sit down with the current Dolphins roster. The guys go one-on-one with starting QB Malik Willis, RB De'Von Achane, WR Malik Washington, and rookie CB Chris Johnson as the team previews the upcoming NFL season, provide inside talk on Dolphins training camp, and share real stories from the players themselves ahead of the kickoff of the NFL season.

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Has the Super Bowl window closed on the Detroit Lions? Was the Micah Parsons trade a bust for the Green Bay Packers? All these questions answered and more by our NFL betting experts in a special episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

Will Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings work their magic on Kyler Murray? Will the Chicago Bears become the highest scoring offense in NFL history? PLUS, we hear more about Chad Millman's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand-new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information. 

Kyler Murray replaces J.J. McCarthy as the new quarterback of the Vikings. But many predict a losing season for the purple and gold. With an offseason full of misadventures, can Jared Goff and the Lions regain their elite form after a frustrating 2025? And Jordan Love has taken the Packers to three straight playoff appearances. Are they ready for a Super Bowl run? Or will Caleb Williams and a resurgent Bears team capture the North again this season? We hear all their picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume

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0:04:00 - PREORDER CHAD'S NEW BOOK 'THE NUMBER'

0:06:00 - AFC NORTH SEASON PREVIEW

0:07:30 - DETROIT LIONS SEASON PREVIEW

0:18:00 - CHICAGO BEARS SEASON PREVIEW

0:31:50 - GREEN BAY PACKERS SEASON PREVIEW

0:38:25 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS SEASON PREVIEW

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Damon Bruce and Ty Butler react to the first week of the NFL preseason and give their thoughts on the 2026 rookie class, including Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson shining for the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams. Then, Damon and Ty give their honest thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs without Nick around to defend his team, before debating if Von Miller moves the needle for the Dallas Cowboys. Later, Damon and Ty weigh in on the latest updates in the Kawhi Leonard investigation and the Buss family selling their stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. Finally, Damon and Ty answer your questions. #Volume

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Colin looks at Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP caliber season and why this is continues to fuel baseball’s renaissance. Colin breaks down the new-look Cowboys defense heading into the season and why they are much better off than a year ago before trading Micah Parsons.

Colin talks to Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about the expectations for Arch Manning in year 2 as a starter and they huge matchup against #1 Ohio State.

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Colin ranks his top 10 QB-Head Coach combos in the NFL right now: reigning MVP Matthew Stafford & Sean McVay take the top spot but what about Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid?

He also talks to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth about the week 1 Raiders-Dolphins game, the Broncos, his thoughts on Bo Nix, and more.

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Colin talks to former Chicago Cub Ryan Dempster about the Pete Crow-Armstrong amazing season so far, the Dodgers slump including Kyle Tucker, and more.

Thoughts on Fernando Mendoza starting to get more starting reps for the Raiders - could he start week 1?

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A thrilling walk off win for the red-hot Cubs, Colin Cowherd discusses an emerging super star in Major League Baseball. He looks at Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP caliber season and why this is continues to fuel baseball’s renaissance.

Colin breaks down the new-look Cowboys defense heading into the season and why they are much better off than a year ago before trading Micah Parsons.

He also ranks his top 10 QB-Head Coach combos in the NFL right now: reigning MVP Matthew Stafford & Sean McVay take the top spot but what about Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid?

Plus, Colin talks to Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about the expectations for Arch Manning in year 2 as a starter and they huge matchup against #1 Ohio State.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Jeremiyah Love injuring his ankle in the Cardinals’ first preseason game, discussing the latest concern and what the injury could mean moving forward.

John also dives into Joe Brady and whether he could face an adjustment period in his current role. How long does it take for coaches to settle into new responsibilities, and what challenges come with making the transition at the NFL level?

Plus, John takes a closer look at one of the biggest conversations in professional football: guaranteed contracts. Should the NFL move closer to the contract structures seen in other sports, and why has the league traditionally resisted fully guaranteed deals?

The conversation also turns to Tom Brady’s impact on NFL broadcasting and ownership. Has Brady changed the way former players and broadcasters think about their post-playing careers? John discusses the growing intersection between media, ownership, and the business of the NFL.

And of course, another edition of Dad Diaries brings stories from life away from football before John opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions on the biggest topics from around the league.

From preseason injuries and coaching adjustments to NFL contracts, Tom Brady's influence, and much more, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by gangsta rap pioneer Ice-T, who wastes no time in confirming the story Joe told on a recent podcast about seeing Ice-T in the Bronx around the time of the Larry Davis incident (except for Joe's memory of his hairdo at the time). The Los Angeles legend breaks down the origins of gangsta rap with Schoolly D, N.W.A., and himself solidifying the genre, his iconic character on 'Law & Order: SVU,' why Rakim, Melly Mel, and Chuck D are his top hip hop inspirations, and how Killer Mike and Clipse's recent critical acclaim motivated him to get back in the booth for his new album 'Criminal Migraine.'

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Can new Baltimore coach Jesse Minter help the Ravens soar this season? Do the Cincinnati Bengals finally have the elite defense that's eluded them for years? With Mike Tomlin gone, what can the Pittsburgh faithful expect from native son Mike McCarthy in Steel City? And does it even matter who starts at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns?

All these questions answered and more as NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter continue their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews with the AFC North. PLUS, we hear more about Chad's new book THE NUMBER, which is now available for online preorder at your favorite retailer. Preorder customers can access our brand new Discord community, and receive an extra chapter not included in the book! Just visit ReadTheNumber.com for more information.

Joe Burrow is expected to be healthy and elite again this season for the Bengals. But many predict an incredible season ahead for Ravens' two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. With Aaron Rodgers back under center, the Pittsburgh Steelers may finally be ready to win a playoff game for the first time in years. And Shedeur Sanders made a laughable Pro Bowl last season. Can he do it again in 2026? We hear all their picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers to get every gambler excited about the 2026 NFL season. #Volume

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0:11:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS SEASON PREVIEW

0:21:12 - CINCINNATI BENGALS SEASON PREVIEW

0:31:25 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS SEASON PREVIEW

0:40:20 - CLEVELAND BROWNS SEASON PREVIEW

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Nick Wright reacts to Dan Orlovsky's QB rankings including his wild takes on the Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen debate. Later, Nick answers how long into his career LeBron James would have been the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft before making a plea to his fellow media members. #Volume

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Colin Cowherd discusses Rams QB Ty Simpson’s stellar preseason debut in the NFL. Colin explains why he always defended the Rams for drafting Simpson despite Matthew Stafford still playing at an MVP-level.

Colin explains why he likes what he saw from Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza in his first NFL action this preseason. Colin believes Mendoza checks every box and has already shown why he’s a franchise-changing player.

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3-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to talk about Fernando Mendoza’s impressive debut and why Giants QB Jaxson Dart needs to stop taking so many hits.

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Urban Meyer stops by The Herd to talk about the Preseason College Football AP rankings, if LSU can have a quick turnaround with Lane Kiffin, Notre Dame's schedule this season, and more!

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Colin Cowherd discusses Rams QB Ty Simpson’s stellar preseason debut in the NFL. Colin explains why he always defended the Rams for drafting Simpson despite Matthew Stafford still playing at an MVP-level.

Colin explains why he likes what he saw from Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza in his first NFL action this preseason. Colin believes Mendoza checks every box and has already shown why he’s a franchise-changing player.

3-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to talk about Fernando Mendoza’s impressive debut and why Giants QB Jaxson Dart needs to stop taking so many hits.

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Ernest Jones IV joins Richard Sherman at Seahawks training camp to break down Seattle’s championship mindset, the evolution of Mike Macdonald’s defense, and why this team is ready to prove the doubters wrong. The two-time Super Bowl champion opens up about why the Seahawks are a perfect fit for HBO’s Hard Knocks, his journey from the Los Angeles Rams to the Tennessee Titans to Seattle, how close he came to being out of football, and why the Seahawks became the perfect landing spot. Ernest also discusses his NFL All-Pro season, his leadership role, playing behind Seattle’s dominant defensive line, and the message behind defending Sam Darnold after a tough loss.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag but first, he breaks down the biggest storylines from around the NFL as the preseason continues.

John dives into the performances of the league's rookie quarterbacks, discussing what actually matters during preseason action and how much fans should read into early results. He takes a closer look at Cam Ward and the expectations surrounding his development as he begins his his second season.

Plus, John shares some of the most interesting coaching nuggets from around the league, including what coaches are saying—and what their comments may really reveal as teams prepare for the regular season.

The conversation also turns to the Dallas Cowboys, examining the latest questions surrounding one of the NFL's most talked-about franchises, before discussing Jayden Daniels and what to expect after his team starting drama with LSU.

From rookie quarterback evaluations and preseason takeaways to coaching insight, the Cowboys, and listener questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier show, this time ahead of arguably the biggest UFC fight of the year in a title fight against Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia! Makhachev breaks down Garry's skills and claims the Shavkat Rakhmonov fight proves that Ian won't be able to handle Islam's grappling. Islam also reflects on the Jack Della Maddalena fight and says he didn't try to submit him in order to secure the double championship, admitting he had many opportunities to finish the fight. Makhachev also tells Cormier that winning a UFC record 17 fights in a row is not his goal, because he plans on it being several more to make the record unbreakable. Plus, don't miss Islam call out DC for being "fat," and still trying to send his son to Dagestan for two to three years! #Volume

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.

They start with Colin attending the Bears preseason win over the Browns and offer their biggest questions surrounding the Bears in Caleb Williams second season under Ben Johnson (2:00).

They move to Ty Simpson having a great debut for the Rams in his first preseason game and Colin argues that young quarterbacks ending up with head coach like Sean McVay is like hitting the lottery, and that the Rams weren’t crazy to spend a first round pick on a quarterback while Matt Stafford is still the starter (8:00).

They pivot to the 49ers and the highlight trend of Christian McCaffrey getting injured the year after leading the league in touches… which he did last season (16:30). 

They also wonder whether Giants QB Jaxson Dart will stay upright after getting smoked during their first preseason game after getting beat up last year (24L15). Colin argues that Fernando Mendoza’s intangibles and work ethic are going to further elevate the Raiders #1 overall pick (32:00). 

They wonder who gave Jayden Daniels the terrible advice to send a cease and desist to LSU over his former #5 going to another player (40:00) . They also laud Sam Darnold for becoming the leader of the Seahawks (48:00) and explain why buying the Seahawks may have been the best franchise purchase years (1:00:30).

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Jason reacts to the NBA releasing its primetime schedule, including the opening night games between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, and OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs as well as the Christmas Day slate including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors. He dives into this star-studded slate to discuss LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, Jalen Brunson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. Then he discusses Olivia Miles taking the WNBA by storm in her first season with the Minnesota Lynx.

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Mike Macdonald joins Richard Sherman to discuss how the Seahawks are building a team nobody wants to play. Fresh off a Super Bowl, Coach Macdonald explains Seattle’s “chasing edges” mentality, how the team is avoiding complacency, and why empowering veteran leaders is essential to sustaining a championship standard. Macdonald also shares what Hard Knocks has been like inside the building, why Seattle embraced the cameras, and what he has seen from Sam Darnold as he takes greater command of the offense. They also talk defensive evolution, the NFC West challenge, and the mindset driving the Seahawks into 2026.

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Nick Wright reacts to Dan Orlovsky's QB rankings including his highly controversial takes (according to this show) on Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes. Later, Nick reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement and breaks down where the future Hall of Famer ranks all-time among NBA legends - including flashing back to Nick ranking Westbrook 35th in his Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years back in 2022. Next, Nick discusses the NBA releasing their opening day and Christmas schedule and why it shows that after all these years LeBron James is still king. #Volume

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Where Colin was right and where he was wrong

He shares his first series of NFL predictions for the upcoming series laying who will be the top 2 teams for each of the divisions.

Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin why the NBA is sending a clear message that LeBron James still remains the face of the league.

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Colin’s top takes of the week.

First, Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1.

They start with Colin attending Bears practice and Caleb Williams looking incredibly fast after dropping 15 pounds and looking far more accurate with his throws and they look for him to make a big jump in his second year with Ben Johnson (3:30).

They also discuss how they each prepare for the NFL season as broadcasters (10:00). 

Then, Colin is joined by Matt Mosley, Cowboys insider and host of the Doomsday Podcast.

They discuss Brian Schottenheimer outperforming expectations in the 2025 season, and what his secret sauce is as head coach (22:30). They laud Dak Prescott for his leadership skills and his ability to rise above the pressure of playing quarterback for the Cowboys (27:30). 

Finally, they break down how the Cowboys will use their prized rookie safety Caleb Downs and Matt explains why Downs could become one of their best defensive players  but shouldn’t be expected to be the savior for the defense (35:00). 

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LaVar Arrington and Plaxico Burress fill for Colin

Football is back. Not the real thing yet — this is the appetizer. But last night in Las Vegas, the number one overall pick in the draft put on a helmet and took a snap in an NFL stadium for the first time.

What to take from Drew Allar and the Steelers last night

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Thoughts on Jayden Daniels not being happy with someone else at LSU wearing his old number 5. Retire the number or don’t. LSU wanted the emotion of a retired jersey without the paperwork of one. And now a teenager is standing in the middle of a fight that was never his.

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Wednesday, Russell Westbrook posted a video. Three and a half minutes. Michael B. Jordan narrating. And a caption that I have not been able to put down since I read it: “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end. You had to be there. And now it’s over.

Thoughts on former WNBA coach of the year Stephanie White's comments about defending her players.

Monday at noon Eastern, the Associated Press releases its preseason Top Twenty-Five.

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LaVar Arrington & Plaxico Burress in for Colin Cowherd discuss #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza making his NFL debut in preseason Week 1 against the Cardinals and whether he will start this season for the Raiders.

LaVar and Plaxico share their thoughts on Jayden Daniels reportedly sending LSU a cease & desist over not allowing LSU to distribute the number 5 to any future players and argue that Joe Burrow accomplished more in his LSU career but doesn't have his number retired by the university.

Plus, they side with Fever Head Coach Stephanie White's comments about the league's controversial officiating.

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK at UFC 330 with fresh editions of the DC Check-In, starting with Ian Machado Garry ahead of his MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT against the UFC's pound-for-pound No. 1 Islam Makhachev. Ian doubles down on his guarantee to beat the double champ, and knows a win at Philly's UFC 330 is his "destiny." Plus, don't miss his son Leo make a special cameo on the DC Show! #Volume

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Colin Cowherd discusses Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza making his NFL preseason debut and why he checks all the boxes as a can’t miss prospect.

Colin shares his 5 Bold Predictions for the NFL season: Find out why he has the Broncos missing the playoffs and Caleb Williams winning the MVP.

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Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show and shocks Colin when he says Brock Purdy is an elite QB and what he does better than anyone else in the league right now.

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Former NFL coach Eric Mangini stops by The Herd to talk about the debut of Fernando Mendoza tonight, why he's not buying the Caleb Williams hype, and more

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Colin Cowherd discusses Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza making his NFL preseason debut and why he checks all the boxes as a can’t miss prospect.

Colin shares his 5 Bold Predictions for the NFL season: Find out why he has the Broncos missing the playoffs and Caleb Williams winning the MVP.

Plus, Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show and shocks Colin when he says Brock Purdy is an elite QB and what he does better than anyone else in the league right now.

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