Colin Cowherd Podcast - USC & Miami Dominate, Darian Mensah #1 QB? LSU Has A Big Problem

College football lacks centralized leadership because every conference and commissioner acts independently, unlike the NFL.

The four major conferences should play twelve conference games and eliminate the non-conference season.

NIL spending disparities make non-conference matchups increasingly lopsided and uncompetitive.

USC now has NFL-caliber size and depth on both offensive and defensive lines.

USC starting ten freshmen signals recruiting strength rather than roster weakness. In the current NIL and transfer portal era, top recruits must play immediately or they will leave.

Jayden Maiava has developed into a mid-to-late first-round NFL talent after refining his mechanics in Lincoln Riley's system.

USC's true quality will be determined by its upcoming Big Ten schedule against Oregon, Washington, Penn State, and Ohio State.

USC will struggle as a road team in cold weather and against elite wide receiver groups.

Darian Mensah is the best quarterback in college football.

Lane Kiffin's noisy recruiting tactics and off-field distractions will ultimately backfire at LSU.

Football culture requires quiet focus and LSU does not need the shtick Kiffin used at Ole Miss.