THE HERD - Hour 1 - Lakers are just not a good roster, What will 2026 hold for Lamar Jackson?

The Lakers get blown out by the Pistons and Colin focuses his attention on head coach JJ Reddick and the true issues in Los Angeles. The eight best teams are left in college football and that suits Colin just fine. Returning to the rumors surrounding Lamar Jackson and a fraught future in Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is fine with college football devouring itself in order to get the playoffs. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joins Colin to break down what’s made Brock Purdy so electric this season for the San Francisco 49ers. Maxx Crosby is obsessed with football, and that’s a good thing and what everyone should want from a football players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former college head coach Urban Meyer discusses the Kyle Wittingham hire at Michigan, the trouble USC is in under Lincoln Riley and discusses the big matchups in the second round of the College Football Playoffs. Bowl Game or Bowl-oney?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd looks at the latest Laker loss and the comments from head coach JJ Redick to explain why despite having LeBron James and Luka Doncic, LA is not near contender status in the NBA. He breaks down the College Football Playoff with the 8 remaining teams and why this is the best college postseason we’ve ever had. Plus, Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to tell Colin why Josh Allen and the Bills have struggled on offense and why he’s been so impressed with Caleb Williams and the Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of the Daniel Cormier show, DC gives his Top-5 fighter check-in interviews of 2025. Listen to some of his best sit downs with the UFC's biggest superstars, including Islam Makhachev, Alex Pereira, Khamzat Chimaev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Umar Nurmagomedov! Between Islam roasting DC for being late, Khamzat dismissing the title, Umar thinking Cormier is a "fake gangster" and so much more, these interviews have some of the best moments of the year from the channel. In the words of DC himself, "we appreciate the love and support!" #Volume  All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From College footballs slate of massive playoff games to Saturday and Sunday’s NFL action that will determine who makes the playoffs and who doesn't, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. #Volume  All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright recaps Week 17 of the NFL season, starting with the MVP race between Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye following the Rams' Monday Night Football loss. Then, Nick discusses the playoff races between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. After, Nick sounds the alarm on teams around the league, including the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 has almost wrapped, and NFL betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss the latest NFL spreads. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for NFL Week 18, after the successful launch of their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ where the audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet! Today's betting action starts with two huge Saturday games, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers take on Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Bucs. Then in the nightcap, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks battle Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. We also hear about a matchup pitting a resting Buffalo Bills team against Brady Cook and the New York Jets, in the finale of the Buffalo stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs have missed the playoffs, but can they cover against a tanking Las Vegas Raiders team? Will the Green Bay Packers care on the road versus the Minnesota Vikings? Simon and Chad debate Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns against Joe Burrow and the favored Cincinnati Bengals plus Jared Goff and the Lions in a NFC North showdown vs. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. And of course we hear about the LA Chargers visiting Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, and the Miami Dolphins looking to hand MVP frontrunner Drake Maye and the New England Patriots a rare loss. Will our hosts find more winners for our audience? Find out on this week's episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:05 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:13:05 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 0:18:05 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS 0:22:45 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:26:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 0:27:45 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 0:29:55 - TENNESSEE TITANS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:35:25 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 0:38:15 - LA CHARGERS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:40:45 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 0:43:35 - NEW YORK JETS VS. BUFFALO BILLS 0:45:15 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 0:47:30 - DETROIT LIONS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 1:05:28 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LA RAMS  1:01:10 - MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS  1:03:00 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Stafford falls apart against the Falcons as the McVay magic finds its level and the Rams suddenly look rough as the playoffs loom. The 49ers are surging and trying to stay at home for the Super Bowl. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel joins Colin to discuss how he’s turned things around in New England, being the CEO head coach and what his star quarterback Drake Maye has done this year to be so special and set himself as the MVP favorite.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin unveils his Herd Hierarchy for the week, with a power vacuum as the Rams fall on Monday night. Joel Klatt joins Colin to discuss the college football playoffs – what does Miami have to do to beat Ohio State? Plus, the fallout continues from USC and Notre Dame’s breakup. Colin discusses who he thinks are the best head coach candidates for this hiring cycle, including a surprise from the college ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.