The Herd with Colin Cowherd

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season including the monster matchups between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North, Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks and Brock Purdy's San Francisco 49ers for the NFC West & NFC 1 seed, and Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Bryce Young's Carolina Panthers for the NFC South. Later, Damonza shares his teaser and Nick gives a Touchdown Genie pick ahead of the NFL's final week of the regular season. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the college football playoff. They start with Indiana’s blowout of Alabama and Colin explains why Curt Cignetti’s coaching has produced a Hoosier team that’s great in every facet of the game (2:00). They also break down what makes Fernando Mendoza such a great quarterback (9:45). They move to Oregon dominating Texas Tech and Colin highlights the talent discrepancy between the two teams and they agree that this young Oregon roster is going to be even better next year (18:15). They recap Miami’s thumping of Ohio State and Colin predicts the Hurricanes will meet Indiana in the championship game. They credit Mario Cristobal’s recruiting prowess for building a physically imposing roster full of NFL talent (25:45). They preview the semifinal round and make their predictions for those games (37:00). Finally, they discuss USC’s  loss to TCU and Colin argues Lincoln Riley should be on the hot seat next season for failing to develop a defense during his tenure (38:00).  (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.

Happy New Year, gamblers! Today proud Indiana Hoosier alumnus Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deep dive into their best bets for Week 18, the final week of the NFL regular season. They tell their fellow New Years bettors their favorite remaining NFL matchups across the board, leading up to their final five against the spread bets in their weekly NFL pick 'em pool contest https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ as our audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet! We also have Simon's weekly Sharp Calls segment, where Simon recaps the conversations he's had with fellow professional gamblers responding to our show earlier this week. NFL betting picks and predictions provided today include their best bets for two blockbuster Saturday games, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers battle Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Bucs, before Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks battle Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in prime time. We also hear about the Buffalo Bills against Brady Cook and the New York Jets, in the finale of Buffalo's Highmark Stadium. The sputtering Kansas City Chiefs play the tanking Las Vegas Raiders, and a brutalized Green Bay Packers team goes 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 surging Cincinnati Bengals, as well as 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. Do the Washington Commanders have anything left to throw at the Philadelphia Eagles? And can the Arizona Cardinals cover against MVP candidate Matt Stafford and the LA Rams? More importantly: will our hosts find more winners for our audience? Answers to all these, plus picks and predictions for NFL Week 18 including our Brass Balls Bet of the Week, Round Robin parlays, over/under picks, survivor pool picks, Simon's biggest bets of the week, moneyline favorites, parlays, and so much more. #Volume  0:03:00 - START 0:08:00 - SHARP CALLS  0:12:15 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:16:55 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 0:24:30 - NEW ORLEANS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS 0:28:30 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:34:55 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 0:35:00 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 0:37:00 - LA CHARGERS VS. DENVER BRONCOS 0:40:34 - DETROIT LIONS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:45:50 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LA RAMS 0:49:50 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:59:00 - SIMON'S BIGGEST BETS, MONEYLINE PARLAYS, ROUND ROBINS -- 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.

FOX Sports Radio hosts Rob Parker and Kerry Rhodes are in for Colin, and the guys debate whether Miami (FL)’s upset win over Ohio State was actually bad for college football, discuss how college football can take back Saturdays in December from the NFL, and tell us if the Detroit Lions should explore dumping quarterback Jared Goff. Plus, Big Ten Network analyst Yogi Roth swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the College Football Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio hosts Rob Parker and Kerry Rhodes are in for Colin, and the guys debate whether sports fans should be rooting for the ‘underdog’ Indiana Hoosiers to win the CFP national championship, tell us why they have a big problem with Miami (FL) alums like Michael Irvin, and discuss whether Matthew Stafford has any legitimate chance of winning the NFL MVP award. Plus, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host and Marquee Sports NFL analyst Carmen Vitali swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the NFL heading into Week 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio hosts Rob Parker and Kerry Rhodes are in for Colin, and the guys provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the CFP quarterfinal between Oregon and Texas Tech, tell us why the Baltimore Ravens absolutely have to start Lamar Jackson on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, discuss whether a deep postseason run is more important for Kyle Shanahan or Sam Darnold, and reveal their biggest sports moments from 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio hosts Rob Parker and Kerry Rhodes are in for Colin, and the guys tell us why the Baltimore Ravens absolutely have to start Lamar Jackson on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, Big Ten Network analyst Yogi Roth swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the College Football Playoff, and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host and Marquee Sports NFL analyst Carmen Vitali swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the NFL heading into Week 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Reports continue to swirl about the job security for two NFL coaches ahead of Sunday, and Colin weighs in. Nick Wright stops by and bucks the idea that Drake Maye has now definitively taken the lead for the MVP race over Matthew Stafford. Nikola Jokic is out four weeks, but Colin doesn’t think the Lakers can take advantage of any of this in the Western Conference. Colin doesn’t want to see Oregon quarterback Dante Moore on the Jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd has major questions about the Rams after another disappointing loss and what this means for Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay as they try to regroup for another playoff run. He talks to Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel about the development of their star QB Drake Maye. Colin shares his Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL – Are the Eagles a top 5 team? Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin why the Bills could be the team to beat in the AFC right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by legendary actor and comedian Mike Epps. The 'Def Comedy Jam' star tells Joe and Jada all about his years in Brooklyn coming up in the comedy scene, being the first guest with N.O.R.E. on Drink Champs, his 'We Them One's Comedy Tour' with 85 South's Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean, the final season of his Netflix show 'The Upshaws' with Wanda Sykes, his upcoming film with Kevin Hart, and why Dave Chappelle ISN'T in his all-time standup comedy top five alongside legends like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Martin Lawrence. They also kick back and trade hilarious stories about Jay-Z, DMX, Big Pun, Tracy Morgan, and more from their experiences in 1990s New York City. 5:00 - Hilarious stories from childhood & '90s NYC 17:30 - '90s standup grind with Tracy Morgan 21:15 - Biggest artists Fat Joe has worked with 27:00 - Why Mike Epps didn't make a lot of friends in comedy 37:30 - We Them One's Comedy Tour 45:00 - Upcoming projects with Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes 50:30 - Comedy Mt. Rushmore 58:00 - Hip Hop Museum 1:02:30 - First guest on Drink Champs 1:13:30 - DMX stories 1:24:30 - Fat Joe never struggled with confidence [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.