Best of the Week on The Herd

The people who wanted Buckeyes HC Ryan Day fired are real quiet right nowTexas got extremely lucky against Arizona State and they will probably get destroyed against OSUThe Vikings have some decisions to make at quarterback during the offseasonThoughts on the Eagles sitting Saquon Barkley against the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on the upcoming matchup between the Steelers and the BengalsColin discusses Aaron Rodgers' recent comments about his time with the JetsMore on the targeting call that wasn't called on TexasGuest: Greg CosellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at the career of Sam Darnold and why he fits so well with the Vikings J-Mac gives his picks in "Tomorrow's headlines today"Guest: Jordan Palmer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives Ohio State credit for turning their season around after 2 losses in the regular season to now looking like the most dominant team remaining in the College Football Playoff. He can't believe Texas nearly blew it against Arizona State and tries to make sense of a team that might have the most talent in the country but struggles with consistency. Plus, QB expert Jordan Palmer joins the show in studio to break down Sam Darnold's incredible season and Caleb Williams's struggles as a rookie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions getting revenge for last year's NFC Championship loss with a 40-34 victory over Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. The win sets up a showdown with Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings to decide the top seed in the NFC. Sherm previews the epic Week 18 matchup between Dan Campbell and Kevin O'Connell's 14-2 squads, breaks down what the 49ers and Seattle Seahawks need to do this NFL offseason to right their ships, blasts the NFL rulebook for allowing the block by Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft that injured Vikings linebacker Pat Jones, and explains why Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills will be anxiously waiting to see if Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals sneak into the NFL Playoff. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the new year with a big mailbag show. John answers all of your questions on the College Football Playoffs, where should Cam Skattebo go in the draft, should Dan Quinn be coach of the year, and much 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the FINAL Funky and the Champ of 2024, and Ben Askren is BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all things MMA. The guys talk about Alex Pereira's title run, compare it to other fighters like Islam Makhachev, and break down how wins vs. Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland quickly had him in championship fights just 12 months into his UFC career. Plus, Askren and DC talk Welterweight and what needs to happen next for Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and more! Don't miss Cormier and Askren talk about their fight prep and how DC got a "caveman" mentality when he would fight. And check out DC telling the story of his EPIC FIGHT against Dan Henderson! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the College Football Playoff and the top storylines from the NFL!  They start with the Oregon Ducks being absolutely cooked by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and why Ohio State looks to be in a class of their own compared to the rest of the field (3:30).  They discuss the controversial non-call for targeting in the Arizona State/Texas game that likely changes the outcome and why they both hate the targeting rule (14:30). They laud the Arizona State coaching staff for taking a much more talented Texas team down to the wire, and attempt to dissect why Steve Sarkisian’s teams look “loose” (25:00). They debate whether Penn State can win the national championship (34:00) and what to make of Ashton Jeanty and Drew Aller as NFL prospects (37:00).  They pivot to the NFL and start with why it doesn’t bother them that Saquon Barkley is sitting out the final game of the season with the single season rushing record in reach (47:00). Colin labels Brock Purdy an “if” quarterback where he can only succeed “if” things go well around him and discuss what the 49ers should do with him going forward (53:15). Finally, they weigh in on Colts GM Chris Ballard potentially being in danger of losing his job and why the Colts should cut ties with quarterback Anthony Richardson just two years after being drafted #4 overall (1:09:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R return & react to a WEAK 18! Texas/Arizona State have a wild finish that goes OT! There's a new "Fog" & Aaron Rodgers said WHAT? Rich has some incentive laced NFL prop bets! They talk comedians (& Creed) who raked in the dough! The Rose Bowl is in-action & Gronk/Edelman joke about Howie Long & Tom Brady. Can you handle having a really rich friend? Plus, 'MID WEAK MAJOR' & Crocs at the gym!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Herd, Jonas Knox and LaVar Arrington fill-in and tell critics to stop complaining about the new College Football Playoff format. LaVar rips the Eagles for sitting Saquon Barkley when he's only 101 yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. Following the attack on Bourbon Street, the Sugar Bowl is officially postponed to Thursday. All that and much more! #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.