FS1 studio host Colin Cowherd is renowned for his bold statements and distinctive analogies on The Herd. Recently, he took on the role of a college football insider regarding the commitment of the much-discussed quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava made headlines after entering the transfer portal due to disagreements with the Tennessee Volunteers regarding their agreed-upon NIL compensation. This decision followed his choice to skip the team’s spring practice and the Spring Game.
Following Iamaleava’s announcement to enter the transfer portal, speculation among media members swirled about which teams might pursue him. On Wednesday, that speculation ended when Cowherd reported on social media that Iamaleava had committed to the UCLA Bruins. “I am told, moments ago, Nico Iamaleava is going to UCLA. Family still claims it’s NOT about the money,” Cowherd posted on X. “It’s about the Tennessee Volunteers’ offense. I was not told what the Bruins are paying.” Minutes later, other outlets, including On3 Sports and Yahoo Sports, referenced Cowherd as the original source.
Cowherd often hosts guests on The Herd who are well-informed about the nuances of college football, such as Fox analysts Joel Klatt and Urban Meyer. This familiarity with insider information clearly positions Cowherd ahead of the curve. Interestingly, just a day prior, Cowherd expressed skepticism about UCLA as a potential destination for Iamaleava, stating that he believed they “didn’t have the money” to acquire him. Nevertheless, it’s impressive that Cowherd broke the story so swiftly considering Iamaleava’s prominent position in recent discussions.
