The Herd with Colin Cowherd

It’s a massive Middlekauff Mailbag on this episode of 3 & Out as John Middlekauff tackles your biggest questions and debates from around the NFL with the regular season right around the corner.
John takes a wide-ranging look at the league’s biggest storylines, from quarterbacks to coaches, front offices, roster construction, young players, and the teams facing the most pressure heading into the season.
Which teams are ready to make a run? Who is being overhyped? Which quarterbacks are poised to break out, and which ones have something to prove? John brings his former NFL front-office perspective to the biggest questions facing teams across the league.
With the preseason winding down and Week 1 approaching, there’s no shortage of questions surrounding the NFL. John gives his honest takes, challenges popular narratives, and answers questions submitted by listeners.
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another new edition of the DC Show, this time reacting to Tom Aspinall speaking out Thursday, shutting down the rumors that he was supposedly making a play to fight OUTSIDE OF THE UFC. DC says the UFC needs the heavyweight champion back in action, and that also it's in Tom's best interest to stay with the biggest organization in MMA for the star power and the money it will give him down the line. Plus, hear what Cormier has to say about Eddie Hearn's involvement and how his relationship with Dana White plays a role. DC says the UFC needs Aspinall in order to better the heavyweight division, because ultimately there is no BADDER MAN on the planet than Tom according to Daniel.
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Damon Bruce and Ty Butler react to Ja’Marr Chase’s injury scare with the Cincinnati Bengals and debate which teams are an injury away from total collapse. Then, Damon and Ty draft the must-see NFL games of 2026 and weigh in on the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks being overlooked. Later, Damon and Ty make their official picks for NFL award picks, including MVP. Finally, Damon and Ty answer your questions. #Volume
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The wait is over! Real football games kick off this Saturday as the 2026 college football season gets underway. Joining betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter is friend of the show and college football gambling fanatic Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus Podcast. Together this trio talks all things betting in the world of college football this season, including what programs will be vying for the College Football Playoff. Are the Indiana Hoosiers the new superpower? Or will Notre Dame take their place as the best program in the state? Can a rebuilt Ohio State team dominate the Big Ten?
We also hear about our totally free Sharp or Square Podcast $100,000 Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest, returning once again this NFL season! Plus, Duck provides his betting picks and predictions for this weekend's Week 0 slate, which includes UNC versus TCU in Ireland and Hawaii traveling to Stanford. Plenty of action to bet on for football fans, so let's dig in! #Volume
0:03:00 - START
0:06:40 - $100K PICK EM CONTEST RETURNS
0:08:00 - JOSHUA "DUCK" NUNN JOINS
0:18:50 - CFB NATIONAL TITLE CONTENDERS
0:40:00 - COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK ZERO BEST BETS
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NFL writer Jonathan Jones from The Athletic stops by The Herd to talk about Lamar Jackson this season, Jayden Daniels trying to rebound from last year, his thoughts on Sam Darnold, and more.
Does MVP outweigh winning a title?
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