Colin’s joined by college football guru Josh Pate to preview the College Football Playoff Championship between Indiana and Miami.

Colin predicts that unlike Oregon & Alabama, Miami’s defense should be disruptive and be able to keep Indiana from a point total in the 30s or 40s (2:00). They debate whether Indiana coach Curt Cignetti could be lured away from college football by the NFL (4:30).

They discuss the huge disparities in finances between the Big Ten & Texas programs and SEC programs like LSU, Alabama & Georgia and without changes to NIL rules…could get left behind and perennially miss the playoff (6:30). They review all the star quarterbacks returning for the Big Ten & debate whether the gap between the Big Ten & SEC will be even bigger next year (9:30).

They also preview Lane Kiffin’s upcoming tenure as coach at LSU and debate whether adding Kiffin will actually bring titles to Baton Rouge (11:30). 

They return to the national championship and discuss whether Carson Beck’s experience in the title game will give him any chance to outplay Fernando Mendoza (18:30). They break down the traits that will make Mendonza the likely #1 pick in the NFL draft, and agree that Indiana’s overall talent is underrated (21:30).  

Finally, they debate whether they’d tweak the NIL or transfer portal if given the chance and Josh argues for classman pay scales similar to what exist in the NFL and why that would help fix problems with the portal and that the “wild wild west” era of college football is bound to end soon (24:45). 

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Colin talks to former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis about Mike Tomlin stepping down, the impact it will have on the league, what the Steelers should do next, and more!

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Colin Cowherd reacts to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons. He discusses what the Steelers should consider when replacing him and why sitting out a season is a good thing for Tomlin before he returns to coaching

Colin also explains what this means for Aaron Rodgers at 42 years old and if it’s time to retire

Plus, NFL reporter Albert Breer joins the show to share who Mike Tomlin’s replacement in Pittsburgh might be as well as the other 8 head coach openings across the NFL

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Colin lists his teams who are on the Super Bowl bubble

NFL reporter Albert Breer joins the show to share who Mike Tomlin’s replacement in Pittsburgh might be as well as the other 8 head coach openings across the NFL

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Colin Cowherd reacts to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons. He discusses what the Steelers should consider when replacing him and why sitting out a season is a good thing for Tomlin before he returns to coaching.

Colin also explains what this means for Aaron Rodgers at 42 years old and if it’s time to retire.

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Colin’s joined by college football guru Josh Pate to preview the College Football Playoff Championship between Indiana and Miami.

Colin predicts that unlike Oregon & Alabama, Miami’s defense should be disruptive and be able to keep Indiana from a point total in the 30s or 40s (2:00). They debate whether Indiana coach Curt Cignetti could be lured away from college football by the NFL (4:30).

They discuss the huge disparities in finances between the Big Ten & Texas programs and SEC programs like LSU, Alabama & Georgia and without changes to NIL rules…could get left behind and perennially miss the playoff (6:30). They review all the star quarterbacks returning for the Big Ten & debate whether the gap between the Big Ten & SEC will be even bigger next year (9:30).

They also preview Lane Kiffin’s upcoming tenure as coach at LSU and debate whether adding Kiffin will actually bring titles to Baton Rouge (11:30). 

They return to the national championship and discuss whether Carson Beck’s experience in the title game will give him any chance to outplay Fernando Mendoza (18:30). They break down the traits that will make Mendonza the likely #1 pick in the NFL draft, and agree that Indiana’s overall talent is underrated (21:30).  

Finally, they debate whether they’d tweak the NIL or transfer portal if given the chance and Josh argues for classman pay scales similar to what exist in the NFL and why that would help fix problems with the portal and that the “wild wild west” era of college football is bound to end soon (24:45). 

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw Mike Tomlin step down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers ending his 19 year run as Head Coach.

Later, john is joined by his longtime friend and current fill in PXP broadcaster for the SF 49ers Guy Haberman to talk about the 49ers win over the Eagles, what the vibe was like in Philly, and look ahead to Saturday's match-up against the Seahawks. All that and more!

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Nick Wright recaps every game of Wild Card Weekend from the NFL Playoffs, starting with Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers' 30-6 blow out loss to CJ Stroud's Houston Texans. Is this the end of Aaron Rodgers? Will Mike Tomlin be back in Pittsburgh? Afterwards, Nick reacts to Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, and the Philadelphia Eagles being eliminated... will Philly consider moving on from their head coach? Then, Nick breaks down how Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were able to pull off their historic comeback against the Packers, and what is next for Jordan Love and Green Bay. After, Nick debates why the Buffalo Bills should be the Super Bowl favorites after Josh Allen's heroic performance in Jacksonville. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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The 2026 NFL Playoffs moves to the Divisional Round, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss every game for this second weekend of playoff action. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/

Today's betting coverage starts with two huge Saturday matchups, as Josh Allen and the resurgent Buffalo Bills look to stay hot in Mile High against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. On Saturday night, fans and gamblers alike are treated to an NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Will Brock Purdy and coach Kyle Shanahan fall flat as road underdogs against quarterback Sam Darnold's top-seeded squad? Or will Darnold "see ghosts" again in a high-stakes matchup?

Moving on to betting picks and predictions on the Sunday slate, we hear our duo's opinions on struggling quarterback C.J. Stroud and his Houston Texans, who visit Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. But first we hear an exciting recap of the Texans' defensive demolition of Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. And finally, today's episode wraps up with a breakdown of Sunday night's game between likely NFL MVP Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, who travel to frigid Soldier Field for a showdown with magician quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Does coach Ben Johnson have more tricks up his sleeve to delight gamblers and the Windy City faithful one more time?

Plus, as a special bonus, loyal alumnus Chad Millman is being dispatched to Florida to cover his Indiana Hoosiers as they take on the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. So our audience is sure to receive plenty of inside access and coverage in the days ahead. #Volume

0:03:00 - START

0:03:45 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS RECAP

0:07:30 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. DENVER BRONCOS

0:20:48 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

0:28:30 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

0:38:50 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CHICAGO BEARS

0:47:00 - INDIANA HOOSIERS VS. MIAMI HURRICANES

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