The Colin Cowherd Podcast

On this episode of 3&Out with John Middlekauff, John breaks down the week’s biggest NFL storylines. He dives into whether the upcoming matchup is truly a must-win game for the Chicago Bears, gives his thoughts on the latest headlines surrounding Tom Brady, and reacts to the ongoing debate over the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable “tush push” play. Plus, NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt joins the show for a lively conversation you won’t want to miss. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:21 - Must win for the Bears 12:40 -Tom Brady update 24:27 - Other NFL stories 36:40 - Kyle Brandt joins the show 1:15:49 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by college football guru Josh Pate to talk ball. They start with UCLA being over their skis in the Big Ten and why it’s not a good job for a head coach (3:45), and debate which schools are truly the best five college football programs (9:00).  Colin argues that Michigan is viewed as a better program than it actually is, believes the program will decline in the coming years, and they preview their upcoming game against Nebraska (12:15). They debate whether Lincoln Riley at USC and Brent Venables at Oklahoma will work long term (27:30), and Colin expresses his surprise that Texas A&M beat Notre Dame (33:30). Finally, they discuss whether Brian Kelly is the right coach for LSU (44:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down a WILD NFL Monday Night Football doubleheader, with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans, and Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders. John then reacts to current Raiders minority owner & Fox broadcaster Tom Brady in the coaches' box during the game, and explains how that could be a bad look moving forward. John then recaps all the breaking news of the day regarding injuries to Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Next, John debates whether the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens have what it takes to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Following that, John wonders if the Steelers will be able to step up in the AFC North due to the injury to Bengals QB Joe Burrow. John wraps up giving Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones his flowers for an impressive two week stretch so far to start the NFL season. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 03:58 - Chargers-Raiders 15:16 - Tom Brady 20:01 - Bucs-Texans 30:26 - QB injuries 34:09 - Bills or Ravens have to win AFC 36:12 - Pittsburgh Steelers 37:53 - Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to Baker Mayfield and the Bucs coming back to win in the last minute on the road against the Texans. He argues that the game could have gone either way, but it came down to the Bucs being the team to make plays in the final 90 seconds.  He also weighs in on the rash of injuries that have sidelined five starting quarterbacks in the first two weeks of NFL action.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 2 NFL action. They start with the Eagles holding off the Chiefs 20-17 and Colin explains why the Eagles are one of the best teams he’s ever seen when it comes to getting a much needed yard and closing tight games, but it’s not time to hit the panic button for the Chiefs (3:30). They recap the Lions absolute trouncing of the Bears and highlight why Caleb Williams has shown he can’t play in a timing offense despite having elite weapons and wonder if the Bears could pull the plug on him (8:45). They discuss a thrilling OT game between the Cowboys and Giants in which we got glimpses of the old Russell Wilson and argue that Dallas has been surprisingly better than predicted (26:30).  They highlight the Steelers offense as a more polished version of the Jets offense from last year and wonder if Aaron Rodgers will survive the full season behind a bad offensive line (38:15). They point to a huge statline from Mac Jones filling in for Brock Purdy and debate whether the 49ers could exceed expectations this season (50:15). They give their takeaways from the Patriots win over the Dolphins, including Drake Maye needing another year and the Dolphins defense being arguably the worst in the league (56:15). They move to the Colts escaping the Broncos with a win, the resurrection of Daniel Jones and argue the Colts will be better than advertised (1:00:15). Despite the loss, Colin still believes Denver makes the playoffs and could win the division (1:04:00). They recap the Rams win over the Titans and a huge game for Davante Adams and debate whether the Rams should be considered among the league's best teams (1:07:30). Finally, they discuss Justin Fields leaving yet another game with an injury and why his athleticism and size won’t save him from his inability to read a defense and contrast that to Joe Burrow getting hurt behind a bad offensive line (1:14:00).  All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman and Simon Hunter lock in their FINAL picks before NFL Week 2 kicks off, as they do every Sunday morning, and tell you which bets are sharp or square. Get their last-minute betting advice using the latest lines for the big football matchups: Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets, New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints, and more. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Timeline: 02:00 - Intro 03:19 - Rams-Titans 07:38 - Bills-Jets 12:00 - Giants-Cowboys 18:05 - Eagles-Chiefs 28:00 - Seahawks-Steelers 33:33 - Broncos-Colts  36:01 - 49ers-Saints  38:44 - Jaguars-Bengals 40:53 - Patriots-Dolphins  41:48 - Falcons-Vikings  42:16 - NFL Week 2 Contest PicksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert bettor Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter check the latest football lines and start making their bets for all the big NFL Week 2 matchups: Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills, New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions, New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers, and more. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Timeline: 02:00 - Intro 03:15 - Contest info 05:07 - Commanders-Packers 08:48 - Jaguars-Bengals 14:04 - Patriots-Dolphins 22:22 - 49ers-Saints  27:26 - Browns-Ravens 33:42 - Giants-Cowboys  39:57 - Bears-Lions 47:04 - Bills-Jets 52:29 - Seahawks-Steelers  1:02:15 - Broncos-Colts  1:04:23 - Panthers-Cardinals  1:07:26 - Rams-Titans  1:10:41 - Eagles-Chiefs 1:15:35 - Falcons-Vikings 1:19:07 - Buccaneers-Texans 1:22:31 - Chargers-RaidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back breaking down the Monday Night Football matchup between NFC North divisional rivals the Chicago Bears & Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Caleb Williams' performance in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense, JJ McCarthy's official NFL debut with the Vikings, his massive 4th quarter, and much more! Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Vikings 27-24 comeback win over the Bears on Monday Night Football. He begins with J.J. McCarthy’s rough start and strong finish and compares his highly emotional style to Baker Mayfield (5:00). He highlights Caleb Williams' strong start when the offense was scripted but devolved into inconsistency and sailed passes late (9:30).  He argues that the Vikings are the better franchise with better personnel and coaching and look like the Chiefs pre-Mahomes and can become dominant if they get the quarterback right (14:45).  All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the first week of the NFL season. They start with the Packers drubbing the Lions, and highlight the lack of creativity of the Lions offense after losing OC Ben Johnson (3:00), and the immediate impact of Micah Parsons on the Packers defense (6:00). They laud Brock Purdy’s performance in the 49ers win over the Seahawks on the road but have serious questions about the 49ers ability to stay healthy (14:00).  They recap a wildly entertaining Steelers win over the Jets and analyze Aaron Rodgers’ efficient distribution in the Steelers offense (25:00) and an impressive performance from Justin Fields (32:00). They declare the Dolphins season as DONE after being blown out by the Colts (35:00) and argue the Colts could challenge for the AFC South title (38:00).  They break down the Raiders win over the Patriots and Colin argues that the Pats coaching staff may not trust Drake Maye (41:45) and the Raiders under Pete Carroll are going to win games in the tough AFC West (46:00). They discuss an ugly opening game for Bo Nix in a Broncos win that was powered by their league best pass rush and defense (55:45). Colin argues that the Giants need to start Jaxson Dart after Russell Wilson couldn’t sustain drives against the Commanders and worries Brian Daboll could lose the locker room if he doesn’t make a change  (1:03:00).  Finally, they look ahead to the Bears/Vikings Monday Night Football game and debate whether Caleb Williams could end up being a bust due to his personality and the “noise” that surrounds him (1:12:00).  All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. He begins with the Dallas Cowboys far exceeding his expectations in their season opening loss to the Eagles (3:00), then Colin is joined by college football guru Josh Pate to break down the first weekend of the college football season. They discuss Arch Manning’s extremely shaky start for Texas against Ohio State and whether his lofty expectations entering the season were far too high (12:00), and debate whether Michigan’s Bryce Underwood is a generational talent at quarterback (15:45). They move to UNC and whether Bill Belichick’s inability to recruit good personnel could lead to an underwhelming tenure at Chapel Hill (19:15). Finally, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the ramifications of the Micah Parsons trade (32:00) and review the win totals for several NFL teams (49:15) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Eagles beating the Cowboys 24-20 to open the 2025 NFL season. He highlights the brutal drops from Ceedee Lamb and argues that missing Micah Parson didn’t make the difference for Dallas. He explains how Saquon Barkley managed to make positive plays even in bad situations, and why it’s hard to make sweeping predictions after only one game but was pleasantly surprised by the Cowboys. Finally, he rips Jalen Carter for his stupid decision to spit at Dak Prescott resulting in his ejection. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) All lines provided by hardrock.bet Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by college football guru Josh Pate to break down the first weekend of the college football season. They start with Arch Manning’s extremely shaky start for Texas against Ohio State and whether his lofty expectations entering the season were far too high (3:30). They preview Oklahoma vs Michigan and debate whether Michigan’s Bryce Underwood is a generational talent at quarterback (6:45). They move to UNC and whether Bill Belichick’s inability to recruit good personnel could lead to an underwhelming tenure at Chapel Hill (10:15), and discuss whether Kalen DeBoer’s laid back style of coaching will work at a football crazed SEC school like Alabama, living in the shadow of Nick Saban(17:15). They highlight the resurgence of the Florida schools, particularly Miami, and debate whether the Hurricanes could be a national title contender (31:00).  Finally, they discuss the outlook for USC and whether Lincoln Riley is the type of head coach that can build a winning culture, and not just be a great scheme guy (38:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to kick off the football season. They start with Ohio State beating Texas, and their concerns with quarterback Arch Manning missing easy throws and showing a lack of elite arm strength (4:00). They recap Miami vs. Notre Dame and they argue that both teams look like top 10, playoff level teams (13:30). They move to Florida State upsetting #8 Alabama and debate what went wrong for the Crimson Tide and whether head coach Kalen DeBoer’s more relaxed coaching style will work in the SEC (23:45). They pivot to the NFL and discuss the Cowboys decision to trade star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Packers and Colin argues it could be a win-win for both teams (33:45). John believes that the strong organizational culture could benefit Parsons, and Colin explains why he thinks Dallas could implode this season (40:00). Finally, they review the betting lines for week 1 in the NFL and what they say about the 49ers, Seahawks, Bears, Vikings and more (52:15)! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his instant reaction to Ohio State’s opening week win over #1 Texas and comments on the blockbuster trade that sent Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers Timeline: 2:30 - Ohio State v Texas Reaction 13:15 - Micah Parson traded to Packers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Nick Wright’s appearances on the Colin Cowherd Podcast, including why Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is in TROUBLE, what Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders NEEDED to be told, why George Pickens was a MISTAKE for the Dallas Cowboys, where Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield ranks among the most underrated NFL quarterbacks, and more. Timeline: 2:45 - Burrow in trouble 7:30 - Baseballs biggest stars in best markets 15:15 - Draymond Green knows his role 24:30 - Shedeur Sanders got bad advice 33:45 - Trading for George Pickens was a mistake 45:00 - Baker Mayfield is underrated 50:00 - Is Jordan Love actually good? 55:30 - Russell Wilson’s decline 1:02:00 - Kyle Shanahan always gets a pass   (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s on vacation, so enjoy some of his best NFL takes along with “3 and Out” host John Middlekauff. Timeline: 3:45 Sean Payton’s incredible rebuild of the Denver Broncos 11:15 NFL win totals 26:45 Top 10 quarterbacks 35:00 “Culture builder” coaches 40:00 Disaster looming for the Dallas Cowboys? 57:45 Projections for the Packers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk about the potential for a disastrous season looming for the Dallas Cowboys (2:45), the potential expansion of the college football playoff to 24 teams (10:45) and their expected win total for Caleb Willams and the Chicago Bears in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach (15:15). Then, he’s joined by LIV Tour professional golfer Cam Smith about the LIV Tour vs the PGA (27:00), and his thoughts on what makes golfers like Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy truly special (34:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by LIV Golf star Cam Smith! Colin begins by asking Cam about what he misses most about his home country of Australia while on tour in the states (4:30). He pivots to golf and asks about the mental part of the game and what Cam attributes his struggles to and the challenges of changing his swing (6:00).  They discuss the rowdier nature of the environment at LIV events and whether it was a difficult adjustment and Cam’s involvement in getting kids involved in playing golf (7:30). They talk about the global nature of the LIV Tour and whether Cam grew up wanting to play on the PGA Tour (9:45). Cam discusses being starstruck by Jason Day early in his career and how intimidating it was, and why the Asian countries are flying under the radar as great golf destinations (11:00). Colin quizzes Cam on the golf game of stars like and he highlights the consistency of Jon Rahm, the improvisation skills of Phil Mickelson, and Rory McIlroy’s incredible drives (13:00). They discuss the mended fences between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, and whether Bryson is intimidating to play with due to his power (16:15). Finally, they discuss the huge crowds at LIV events and the energy that can provide to the golfers (18:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things football! Colin starts with an airline horror story of a Spirit Airlines pilot flying into Hurricane Erin and a positive airline story of using American Airlines “Flagship Suite” (4:00). They also swap Vegas stories and remark on how expensive it’s gotten and why they’ve priced out most of their customer base (8:15). They pivot to the NFL and Colin predicts a potentially “disastrous” season for the Dallas Cowboys and that Jerry Jones undervalued Mike McCarthy’s success as head coach (17:15).  They discuss the penalties handed down to Michigan for the Connor Stallions scandal and why they don’t make any sense since Michigan was winning before and AFTER the scandal (30:00). They look at the potential expansion of the college football playoff and Colin argues he doesn’t want to see it expand beyond 16 teams and see nothing but blowouts (35:00).  They talk about why a league of “haves and have-nots” in college football isn’t a bad thing, and why the most important thing for college football is “big games” (39:45).  They go through the Bears schedule and predict their record either 9-8 or 10-7, and debate whether that should be considered a success (1:02:00). Finally, they end with Jon Rahm repeating as the individual champion of the LIV Tour,  why the live experience at LIV is great, and why LIV is starting to find their niche in the world of golf (1:08).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.