The Herd with Colin Cowherd

The Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs is finally here, and betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deliver their final five picks for their SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ as our audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet! This afternoon, Josh Allen and the injured Buffalo Bills face Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in a game that's been tantalizing to the market public. On Saturday night, an NFC West divisional re-match between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Can Brock Purdy defeat quarterback Sam Darnold in a playoff showdown? And is the new Sam Darnold injury concern making Seattle a risky venture with the potential involvement of backup Drew Lock? On Sunday, our hosts must make a decision on quarterback C.J. Stroud and his Houston Texans, who enter Foxboro as underdogs to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. We end the episode with our final betting contest selections, along with analysis of Sunday night's game between quarterback Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, who travel to Chicago to take on Caleb Williams and Bears in freezing temperatures. All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:05:40 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS TOTAL 0:09:59 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SPREAD 0:15:40 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SPREAD 0:20:40 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CHICAGO BEARS SPREAD 0:30:00 - OFFICIAL DIVISIONAL ROUND CONTEST PICKS -- 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.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”. They start with the shorthanded 49ers beating the Eagles on the road and Colin argues the gap in coaching ability between Kyle Shanahan & Nick Sirianni is massive. He credits Brock Purdy for overcoming two interceptions & finding ways to win the game despite several mistakes and John calls it one of the worst playoff losses of all time for the Eagles (2:30). Then, they move to college football & discuss why the era of SEC dominance is over due to NIL(25:00). Then, he’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 (33:00). They preview Lane Kiffin’s upcoming tenure as coach at LSU and debate whether adding Kiffin will actually bring titles to Baton Rouge (36:00). 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 (38:30). (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.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs featuring Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills taking on Bo Nix's Denver Broncos, Brock Purdy leading his San Francisco 49ers against Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks, Drake Maye's New England Patriots looking to advance to the AFC Championship Game vs. CJ Stroud's Houston Texans, and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears battling Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a Thursday NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder going on the road and putting the clamps on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets offense, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking care of a New York Knick team missing Jalen Brunson, Anfernee Simons leading a Boston Celtics comeback versus the Miami Heat, and a shorthanded Los Angeles Laker team losing at home to the Charlotte Hornets #volume All lines provided by @HardRockBet Get 20% off your first purchase at https://Vuori.com/hoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham and Bravo’s West Wilson kick things off with an aggressive iced coffee vs. hot coffee debate (because apparently hot drinks are a scam), and within minutes it turns into a full-on Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead dome meltdown that has West ready to throw up.From there, Sophie recaps the Sophie Cunningham Classic (packed gyms, elite hoops, big-time sponsors, and Columbia being dead when Mizzou isn’t in session), while also dealing with a suspicious combo of cold sore drama, mouth tape scars, and “toothpaste” evidence that the internet will absolutely not forgive. Then it’s rapid-fire pop culture and unhinged fun: ‘Summer House’ watch party news, Alix Earle and Tom Brady rumors, Arby’s Hot Girl of the Week goes to West’s mom (doctor cover shoot ICON), plus a viral list of “first date places women refuse to go” that sparks a heated debate… followed by appetizers-aren’t-for-sharing discourse, National Bagel Day rankings, and Joey Chestnut bagel-eating madness. To close it out, Hard Rock Bet brings the odds for the College Football Playoff Championship, and the crew makes their picks before signing off with one of their favorite episodes yet — and a call to get Becca Tilley on the pod. 00:00 - Start 1:00 - Hot vs Cold Coffee 5:00 - Cold football is the best 7:30 - KC Chiefs Rant continues 10:00 - Sophie’s mystery stains 12:00 - West’s Mouth tape scars 13:43 - Actual Sophie Cunningham Classic Recap 16:45 - SCC Future Schedule 18:00 - Do you like drinking? 20:00 - Lexi Hull Engaged… last year 21:00 - no CBA Progress WNBA Negotiations 25:00 - Great ASW Indy 2025 Story 26:00 - West Wilson on liver detox27:30 - BRAVO WATCH PARTY 27:55 - West will be there! 31:00 - Alex Earle & Tom Brady Vacation 31:40 - Hot Girl Of The Week 35:40 - AD BREAK ARBYS 36:40 - Worst first date spots ranked! 41:50 - Appetizers meant to be shared?43:20 - TOP 5 BAGELS LIST 45:20 - Joey Chestnut DMed Sophie 46:20 - Jaylen Brown NBA Ref Beef! 51:16 - AD BREAK HARD ROCK BET 52:30 - NCAA FOOTBALL FINALS PREVIEW Get your Meat & 3 box at an Arby's near you today. Available for a limited time at participating locations while supplies last. Prices may vary. https://www.arbys.com/All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.