Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd recently praised college football programs like USC, Texas, Florida State, Nebraska, and Missouri for canceling their annual spring games. He commended the move, stating that there is no need for the traditional event. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and Missouri both confirmed they would not be participating in the spring game, with Missouri closing all spring practice sessions to the public. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule expressed concerns about tampering and also decided to skip the spring game. Cowherd believes that these decisions make college football look more like the professional level and align with the new expanded College Football Playoff format.
Cowherd compared college football to the NFL, noting similarities such as Bill Belichick coaching in college and Chip Kelly moving between college and the pros. He emphasized the financial aspect, suggesting that professionals could make more money. Overall, Cowherd dismissed spring football as a relic that does not matter.
As teams across the country finalize their spring plans, it will be interesting to see if any programs still opt to hold traditional spring games despite the growing trend of cancellations. Cowherd’s comments reflect a shifting perspective on the importance and relevance of spring football in the college sports landscape.
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