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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Michigan Struggles, LSU Humiliates Clemson, Super Bowl Predictions, Rams vs. 49ers
Briefed in the Sports Talk edition of Tuesday, 08 September 2026
What was discussed
Michigan struggles under Whittingham3:33
- Colin Cowherdassertion
Bryce Underwood has regressed badly and Michigan's offense looks bleak under Whittingham's conservative, outdated system.
- John Middlekauffopinion
Michigan is probably an eight-win team at best, and Underwood's struggles reflect a broader talent and cohesion issue.
Michigan clock controversy8:22
- Colin Cowherdassertion
He assumed the network clock was always synced with the officials' clock and was shocked to learn it wasn't.
- John Middlekauffopinion
The outcome was a travesty for Michigan's players, but Western Michigan handled the controversy with class.
Clemson humiliation and Dabo Swinney14:25
- Colin Cowherdopinion
Dabo Swinney's refusal to embrace NIL and the transfer portal is a fireable offense for a top college football program.
- John Middlekauffopinion
Clemson's decline stems from losing elite coordinators and Dabo's loyalty to a quarterback who hasn't improved since high school.
Lane Kiffin's LSU outlook17:19
- Colin Cowherdopinion
Lane Kiffin is the transfer portal king and will improve LSU's quarterback play despite his troll persona.
- John Middlekauffopinion
LSU looks like an NFL team under Kiffin, and his quarterback development will translate to success.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah27:50
- Colin Cowherdopinion
Darian Mensah is the best college quarterback he saw, with a proven journey and elite pairing with Malachi Toney.
- John Middlekauffopinion
The Mensah-Toney connection mirrors Mahomes and Tyreek Hill, making Toney an unstoppable force in college football.
Power conference vs mid-major disparity31:51
- Colin Cowherdopinion
The NIL era has made traditional power vs mid-major games obsolete, and college football should adopt a 24-team playoff with no more mismatches.
- John Middlekauffassertion
Boise State is an outlier mid-major; most smaller schools can no longer compete financially with power programs.
UNC mess under Belichick39:33
- Colin Cowherdopinion
Belichick's friends-and-family staff at UNC is unraveling and won't survive the college environment's multiple stakeholders.
- John Middlekauffopinion
Belichick likely won't survive the season at UNC given the staff's dysfunction and the program's cultural mismatch.
Super Bowl predictions53:35
- Colin Cowherdspeculation
The Seahawks will beat the Lions and Bills to win the Super Bowl.
- John Middlekauffspeculation
Seattle will go back-to-back, and Denver and Cincinnati are strong AFC contenders.
Seahawks vs Patriots preview58:00
- Colin Cowherdspeculation
Seattle will win a low-scoring game against New England, around 24-13, due to defensive strength and a new OC.
- John Middlekauffopinion
Seattle handles New England well, and the Patriots' weak offensive line makes it a bad matchup.
Rams vs 49ers preview1:01:35
- Colin Cowherdspeculation
The Rams may not even win their division due to travel fatigue, Stafford's age, and being a target every week.
- John Middlekauffopinion
The Rams face challenges with Puka's contract, Stafford's injury history, and Seattle's underrated roster.
Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons starter1:14:23
- Colin Cowherdopinion
Naming Tua the Falcons starter is a mistake due to his injury history, weak deep ball, and Stefanski's personnel blind spots.
- John Middlekauffopinion
The decision to start Tua is shocking, and Penix's knee may be too damaged to compete.
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