The Herd with Colin Cowherd

One of the greatest weeks of the gambling calendar is upon us! Tipoff of the 2026 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament looms, as play-in set the table for 32 incredible games Thursday and Friday, spread across host sites nationwide.
Like all red-blooded American gamblers, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter will be partaking in the fun. They've already filled out their brackets in our new free-to-play contest THE VOLUME BRACKET CHALLENGE, presented by Hard Rock Bet. Just CLICK HERE to sign up, fill out your bracket, and earn your shot at our grand prize: a 2-night stay at the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in sunny Florida plus $1000 in Bonus Bets to use on the Hard Rock Bet app!
To help them catch up on all things betting in the world of college basketball, our duo is joined by betting expert Joshua "Duck" Nunn of the Big Bets On Campus podcast. Duck's passion for betting college basketball is unmatched, and he gives Chad and Simon an overview of this year's top programs like the Duke Blue Devils, Florida Gators and Arizona Wildcats. Plus, we hear his favorite underdog bets for dramatic First Round upsets, along with exotic wagers, totals and more. #Volume
0:03:00 - START
0:13:12 - BEST BET FOR PLAY-IN GAMES
0:22:25 - BEST BETS FOR THURSDAY MARCH MADNESS
0:32:45 - BEST BETS FOR FRIDAY MARCH MADNESS
0:39:03 - SIMON SAYS BEST BET
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Nick Wright is back and ready to discuss the reinvigorated Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James after wins over the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets. Then, Nick debates the pros and cons of NBA expansion and gives his predictions for the World Baseball Classic and March Madness. Nick also recaps the biggest stories that happened while he was away including NFL free agency, the Maxx Crosby debacle, and Bam Adebayo’s 83-pt game. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume
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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin reacting to breaking NFL news: the Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins. J-Mac explains why he loves this move for Denver to put them over the top as AFC contenders. He credits Lakers head coach JJ Redick for LA’s recent winning streak and getting the most out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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College basketball writer and FOX Sports Radio Host Aaron Torres joins the show to preview March Madness before the tournament officially gets underway.
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NBA Writer Mark Medina joins the show to talk all the latest in the NBA, including the Lakers' recent run of success and the struggles from Kevin Durant and the Rockets. Plus, J-Mac dives into a controversy arising out of college basketball.
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