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Joel Klatt ranks TOP 10 college football teams, Arch Manning a bust? | The HERD w/ Colin Cowherd

2025-10-08 Sports
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Analyzing Arch Manning's Reality Check, USC's Defining Test, and Early MLB Playoff Pivots

Discover why the massive hype surrounding five-star quarterback recruits often leads to failure, analyze if USC can outmuscle Michigan, and determine which MLB team's World Series aspirations depend entirely on explosive star power.

Short Summary

  • The high school-to-college transition is statistically the toughest hurdle for top quarterbacks, meaning Arch Manning’s struggles are normal, not an immediate bust.
  • Lincoln Riley’s USC faces a definitive proving ground where they must match Michigan’s physicality to remain in the playoff conversation.
  • Yankees reliance on explosive power means Aaron Judge needs signature moments, as the starting pitching staff is statistically vulnerable against Toronto.

Colin Cowherd and Joel Klatt examine the harsh realities facing young star quarterbacks transitioning to major college programs. They assess crucial weekend matchups that will define championship hopes for USC and Texas. Finally, the conversation shifts to baseball, focusing on why star contributions trump pitching depth for struggling contenders like the Yankees.

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Colin Cowherd is joined by Joel Klatt to react to the latest in college football. They discuss whether Texas QB Arch Manning is a bust, whether USC-Michigan is MUST WIN for Lincoln Riley, what has gone wrong for James Franklin and Penn State, and why college football is a bad fit for UNC coach Bill Belichick. Next Colin reacts to the MLB playoffs. Will Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees return to the World Series? Finally Colin discusses the Seattle Mariners and their chances of winning a championship. 0:00 Joel Klatt 21:30 Arch Manning 27:22 New York Yankees 34:25 Seattle Mariners All lines provided by @hardrockbet Subscribe to The Colin Cowherd Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ColinCowherdPodcast

Top Comments (10)

@123-u4i6i 2025-10-08

Am I the only one who doesn’t care at all about USC good or bad? He talks about them way too much lol

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@spencerspillman7904 2025-10-08

Not even 5 minutes in and Colin brings up USC 🤣🤣

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@JoeBob-q8y 2025-10-08

Colin doesn't understand sports until after it's played. Then he is the king of the POST take.

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@JoshTaylor-xw5jg 2025-10-08

For klatt, I come early

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@Wickednoise 2025-10-08

Klatt checks Colin every time. Only guy who does.

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@bookswithbenjamin8902 2025-10-08

These longer videos are the best.. Im happy Colin's team finally realized that

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@Carfalog 2025-10-08

Nothing beats Klatt in the studio. Talking to your son face to face just hits different.

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@jordan12118 2025-10-08

Finally he’s back in the studio. This segment doesn’t hit the same when Klatt is remote

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@deonbowser 2025-10-08

Colin said Cleveland was tanking for Arch this season!!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂

16 1 replies
@B_GNation 2025-10-08

The player Colin is talking about at 0:38 is Malachi Nelson

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