The Herd with Colin Cowherd

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the latest NFL news before making his 2026 NFL predictions, including his picks for division winners and the teams he believes will make the playoffs.
John starts with Tua Tagovailoa starting for the Atlanta Falcons, discussing the quarterback situation and what expectations should be heading into the season. He also breaks down Deshaun Watson being named a captain by the Cleveland Browns and what that says about his standing within the organization.
The Patriots and Christian Gonzalez are also on the agenda, as John examines the latest surrounding New England and one of the team's most important players. Plus, John discusses Tony Romo and the latest NFL storylines around the league.
Then it’s prediction time. John gives his picks for the AFC and NFC division winners, before laying out his AFC Wild Card and NFC Wild Card selections. Which teams are positioned to make a run, and which playoff contenders could surprise?
From Tua and Watson to Christian Gonzalez, Tony Romo, and John's full NFL playoff predictions, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.
They start with Michigan’s rocky start in their first game under coach Kyle Whittingham and the regression shown by quarterback Bryce Underwood (2:30), they also discuss the crazy ending to their game against Western Michigan (7:30).
They pivot to Clemson being humiliated by LSU and Colin questions whether it’s time for head coach Dabo Swinney to go (12:15), and they make their predictions on how LSU will fare under Lane Kiffin (17:30).
Colin argues Miami’s Darian Mensah looks like the best quarterback in college football, and could have a special season now that he’s paired with dynamic wide receiver Malachi Toney (26:00). They also discuss the growing disparity between the power conferences and the mid-majors despite Boise State putting a scare into #2 Oregon (29:30).
They move to the mess at UNC under Bill Belichick and why hiring a “friends and family” staff has hamstrung the program (37:00).
They pivot to the NFL and make their Super Bowl predictions and preview Seahawks vs. Patriots to open the NFL season (49:00).
They preview the Rams vs. 49ers this Thursday on Netflix and Colin believes the Rams will become the target for everyone’s best shot since they’re the odds on favorite to win the Super Bowl… and that it’s no guarantee the Rams even win their division (56:00).
Finally, they react to Tua Tagovailoa winning the starting quarterback job for the Falcons (1:07:00)
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On this Monday edition of The Herd, Jonas Knox fills in for Colin Cowherd as he breaks down the controversial Michigan last play replay call. Plus, Jonas reacts Tua Tagovailoa being named the starter in Atlanta, we have a crooked hat debate for the Herdline News, Michael Irvin defending Jed York, and much more!!
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In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox recaps Lane Kiffins halftime comments about imagining if he had pro players on his team in which started another viral moment. Plus, Jonas talks about how many distractions are going on for Mike Vrabel and the Patriots, we have a Roger Goodell edition of the Herdline News, and much more!!
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In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox discusses the 49ers going to play in their opener in Australia and lists all the controversies from this past offseason alone. Plus, Jonas goes over more of the dysfunction plaguing the Browns with the organizations decision to have weekly rotating team captains, we have a blinders on version of the Herdline News, Jayden Daniels LSU reception, and more!!
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