Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Win Totals, USC vs. Notre Dame Revival? Steelers Headed For Disaster?

Colin Cowherd's podcast dives into the evolving landscape of college and professional football, focusing on the strained relationship between Notre Dame and USC over scheduling and conference realignment. Cowherd argues that Notre Dame's independent status has left them with a weak, uncompetitive schedule, forcing them to reconsider joining a power conference like the Big Ten, especially as the 12-team playoff expands. He critiques the financial chaos in college sports driven by NIL, suggesting that unchecked spending could lead to league-wide salary caps, with consequences for both players and coaches. The discussion shifts to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Cowherd delivers a scathing assessment of GM Omar Khan, claiming he lacks football acumen and is disengaged from film and contract negotiations. He compares Khan unfavorably to successful front-office leaders like Nick Casario of the Texans and highlights the Steelers' dysfunction, likening their situation to a 'brand in decline.' The episode also features sharp critiques of head coaches Bill Belichick and Deion Sanders, calling both ill-suited for college football due to their rigid, NFL-centric styles and lack of player development. Cowherd concludes with NFL win total predictions, favoring the Bills and Bengals while expressing skepticism about the Patriots and Vikings' over-unders.