Michigan Struggles, LSU Humiliates Clemson, Super Bowl Predictions, Rams vs. 49ers

Michigan Struggles, LSU Humiliates Clemson, Super Bowl Predictions, Rams vs. 49ers

September 7, 2026 · 1h 7m

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Colin Cowherd and guest John Middlekauff discuss college football struggles, NFL predictions, and key player performances.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume. They start with Michigan’s rocky start in their first game under coach Kyle Whittingham and the regression shown by quarterback Bryce Underwood (2:30), they also discuss the crazy ending to their game against Western Michigan (7:30). They pivot to Clemson being humiliated by LSU and Colin questions whether it’s time for head coach Dabo Swinney to go (12:15), and they make their  predictions on how LSU will fare under Lane Kiffin (17:30).   Colin argues Miami’s Darian Mensah looks like the best quarterback in college football, and could have a special season now that he’s paired with dynamic wide receiver Malachi Toney (26:00). They also discuss the growing disparity between the power conferences and the mid-majors despite Boise State putting a scare into #2 Oregon (29:30). They move to the mess at UNC under Bill Belichick and why hiring a “friends and family” staff has hamstrung the program (37:00).  They pivot to the NFL and make their Super Bowl predictions and preview Seahawks vs. Patriots to open the NFL season (49:00). They preview the…

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Organizations: Clemson, LSU, Boise State, Oregon, UNC, Falcons, Seahawks, Patriots, Rams, 49ers

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