Podcasts about college football playoffs

In this hour of Live Bet Saturday, hosts Dustin Swedelson and Marc Malusis continue to give live updates for college football bowl games underway across the nation on Saturday. Plus, Matt Simms joins the show to break down Week 17 in the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of the Sports Gambling Podcast, Sean Green and Ryan Kramer are joined by CJ Sullivan from the Bottom Line Bombs show for some of his NFL Week 17 and CFP picks, including this week's Pleaser Card. Also on the show, more previews for Sunday's NFL games.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Noe, Rich Ohrnberger, and Jared Smith talk about Michigan finding their new head coach in Kyle Whittingham, preview a full slate of college football games, a look at some Saturday NFL action, and a look ahead to the next round of the College Football Playoff! Plus, Parlay Platter, Follow the Money with Seamus Magee, Prop It Up, and Rapid Fire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Powers and Joey Knish talk all things College Football, breaking down the CFB Playoffs, upcoming games, and what matchups they're most excited about. They also touch on the betting side—lines to watch, early thoughts, and how the games might play out. Whether you're betting or just locked into college football, this is the perfect way to get ready for the games. Before you leave, drop your favorite bets in the comments, and please like and subscribe!

Picks and predictions for all four College Football Playoff quarterfinals with deep matchup analysis, betting edges, and upset potential. Gary breaks down Miami vs Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Oregon vs Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, Alabama vs Indiana in the Rose Bowl, and Georgia vs Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl using power ratings, PPA metrics, line-of-scrimmage matchups, and postseason trends. The show wraps with semifinal projections, best bets, and where the numbers disagree with the market.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lFy4G2nlD4A

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier (in for Jason Smith) open this "best of" edition of the show discussing longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham being hired as Michigan's next coach... Is he the right guy for the job? Pete Fiutak joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and help the guys look ahead to the next round of the College Football Playoff. Later, the guys react to the news that Maxx Crosby stormed out of the Raiders facility after being told he's being put on season-ending IR... Do they think he'll be on the team next year, or might we se a trade in the offseason? Jason Cole from The 33rd Team joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and help the guys look ahead to Sunday's slate of NFL games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier (in for Jason Smith) open the show discussing longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham being hired as Michigan's next coach... Is he the right guy for the job? College football insider Pete Fiutak joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and help the guys look ahead to the next round of the College Football Playoff. Plus, reacting to postgame comments from JJ Redick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ohio State-Miami quarterfinal in the College Football Playoff is merely five days away. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss the matchup between the Buckeyes and Hurricanes, what personnel changes we might see from OSU, thoughts on the rest of the CFP field, reactions to Kyle Whittingham emerging as the top candidate at Michigan and more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are offering their first in-depth breakdown of the matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff. This one is Ohio State's defense vs. Miami's offense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back to discuss the Oregon Ducks taking care of business against James Madison, advancing in the College Football Playoffs and putting three Big Ten programs into the quarterfinals. Dan Lanning and company jumped all over the Dukes early, but allowed 28 points in the second half including 14 in the final quarter that gave JMU the backdoor cover (much to the chagrin of our hosts). The guys look ahead to the rest of the Big Ten bowl games, previewing each of them and giving their picks against the spread. Northwestern, Minnesota, Penn State, Illinois, USC, Iowa, Michigan & Nebraska are all in action before the calendar turns to 2026. On New Year's Eve No. 2 Ohio State takes on No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl and then on New Year's Day No. 5 Oregon faces No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl and No. 1 Indiana faces No. 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. For the video simulcasts of our POC please subscribe to your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Please follow, give the POC a five-star rating and post a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can bet all of the Big Ten games over at MyBookie! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show Hour 1 - 12/26/2025 Guest Host Trent Rush gives a Christmas Day overview of NFL games versus NBA games. Lakers Coach JJ Reddick thinks his team doesn't care. Former Vikings and Ohio State player Robert Smith joins the show to talk CFP and bowl games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show Hour 3 - 12/26/2025 Trent Rush previews the upcoming NFL games for the weekend with playoff implications. Nick Ferguson joins to talk NFL playoffs. Trent answers Ask The Pros questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Stormy Buonantony and Jonathan Von Tobel handicap the College Football Playoff games that kick off this weekend and give their best bets for this weekend. Also, he is joined by VSiN Senior Editor Zach Cohen to talk some NBA.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard are joined by pro sports bettor John Accorsi to chat still being alive in Circa Survivor. Also on the show, betting preview and trends for NFL Week 17 before college football handicapper Brad Powers hops on for his thoughts on this weekend's bowl games and the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Matt Youmans and Will Hill preview the next round of the College Football Playoff. Plus, Randy McKay joins the show to preview NFL Week 17.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-21:37) – J.P. Shadrick from the Jaguars.com and Westwood One joins the show to discuss what has gone so well for Trevor Lawrence in the last month that has led to this hot stretch of play for the Jacksonville. He shares some of the things that went wrong during the Urban Meyer era that led to setting back the team’s development, calls it a full hands-on deck in the passing game with how the Jaguars find the best matchup to exploit, and shares his thoughts on the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and the Eagles heading into the playoffs. Finally, he gives his thoughts on IU’s CFP matchup against Alabama. (21:37-38:36) – Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to give some of his thoughts on the College Football Playoff matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide. He compares what he has seen from IU’s turnaround to the days of dominance with Nick Saban, believes there is only one path for Alabama to defeat Indiana, and gives his perspective on Fernando Mendoza and what he has done for IU this season. (38:36-50:43) – Casey Vallier from the Indianapolis Colts Radio team joins the show to share what we know about DeForest Buckner’s neck injury that is resulting in him having surgery next week, states that Philip Rivers will start on Sunday even if the team is eliminates on Saturday night from playoff contention, and wonders the same thing as Jake as to whether Philip Rivers will want to come back for a few games next season if Daniel Jones isn’t ready for the start of the season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:48) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how they celebrated their Christmas and Jake complimenting Eddie on his work. They briefly preview the upcoming game for the Colts against a red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars offense. Finally, Jake discusses the shift that he has noticed at IU in the last two years. (28:48-36:35) – Jake asks Eddie what his favorite Christmas gift from yesterday was and it leads to a gripe that he has with his phone’s recent software update. He also examines what needs to go right for the Colts to make the playoffs. (36:35-48:00) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query discussing who the best quarterback option for the Colts next season. Is it Daniel Jones? Is it Anthony Richardson? Is it someone else? Also, should they bring Philip Rivers back for the start of next season? (48:00-1:14:20) – J.P. Shadrick from the Jaguars.com and Westwood One joins the show to discuss what has gone so well for Trevor Lawrence in the last month that has led to this hot stretch of play for the Jacksonville. He shares some of the things that went wrong during the Urban Meyer era that led to setting back the team’s development, calls it a full hands-on deck in the passing game with how the Jaguars find the best matchup to exploit, and shares his thoughts on the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and the Eagles heading into the playoffs. Finally, he gives his thoughts on IU’s CFP matchup against Alabama. (1:14:20-1:23:26) – Jake and Eddie highlight the moves that the Indiana Pacers made today with a couple of their roster spots. They also break the news about who is in and out for the Colts in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. (1:23:26-1:35:38) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how many fans could be in attendance for Sunday’s game if the Houston Texans eliminate the Colts playoff chances on Saturday. (1:35:38-1:58:59) – Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to give some of his thoughts on the College Football Playoff matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide. He compares what he has seen from IU’s turnaround to the days of dominance with Nick Saban, believes there is only one path for Alabama to defeating Indiana, and gives his perspective on the Fernando Mendoza and what he has done for IU this season. (1:58:5959-2:17:39) – Casey Vallier from the Indianapolis Colts Radio team joins the show to share what we know about DeForest Buckner’s neck injury that is resulting in him having surgery next week, states that Philip Rivers will start on Sunday even if the team is eliminates on Saturday night from playoff contention, and wonders the same thing as Jake as to whether Philip Rivers will want to come back for a few games next season if Daniel Jones isn’t ready for the start of the season. (2:17:39-2:19:08) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to recap his Christmas and preview what he’s got going on for his show today!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presented by Dos Equis dosequis.comAnd by VIP Play vipplayinc.comA live Winners and Louzers previewing the College Football Playoff and bowl games.  Tony Basilio, 'Beano' Jeff Henderson, Brian Hartman, Will Heflin and Tennessee Lee.#Vols

Dan Day, Omar Kelly talk about the Miami Hurricanes whether or not they can beat Ohio State on New Year's Eve. They talk about the Lamar Jackson rumblings of whether he wants to be the Next Miami Dolphins QB. They talk about Quinn Ewers, whether he can be the guy for the Dolphins QB or nahh.

Randy and Mike Johnson get in to the CFB Playoff, and the chances that the underdogs have

In hour 1 Randy and Mike Johnson get in to the Christmas day games, and UGAsports.com's Radi Nabulsi joins the show to preview the CFB Playoff.

UGAsports.com's Radi Nabulsi joins Randy and Mike Johnson to talk about UGA's chances vs Ole Miss in next week's Sugar Bowl. Radi believes that there is no way that Ole Miss gets off to the fast start that they got off to in the two team's first matchup.

Randy and Mike Johnson get in to the CFB Playoff, and who will be left standing in one week's time.

In hour 3 Randy and Mike Johnson get back in to the Falcons matchup with the Rams on Monday Night Football, and how many underdogs actually stand a chance in the CFB Playoff?

K&C Masterpiece hour 4

Send us a textIn this episode  of The Hodge Pack Podcast, Hodge is joined by Evan Harris and Zach Sitzes. They look back at Christmas Day football, which included a Cowboys win and back up to back quarterbacks fill the stockings. The College Football Playoff second is coming up and we preview the quarterfinals. Will Texas Tech represent the great state of Texas and the Big 12?In Mulligan's bag of questions Zach, poses the question "When should Christmas decorations come down?" We look back together at 2025 and also make some bold predictions for 2026.Support the show

Seahawks and Bears win great games in OT while Jags upset Broncos while Bama and Miami win close in CFB playoff

Ole Miss braces for a playoff-defining showdown against Georgia, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss emerging as a pivotal force. Can Chambliss outsmart the Bulldogs' evolving pass rush and lead the Rebels to a season-defining upset? Brian Smith and Steven Willis dissect Chambliss' rapid ascent, the crucial adjustments he must make, and Ole Miss' offensive strategies—like tempo variation—to challenge Kirby Smart's elite defensive staff.Key discussion points include Andrew Jones and Jaylon Braxton's roles in disrupting Georgia's explosive playmakers, the importance of forcing third-and-long situations, and how Ole Miss's defensive evolution could change the game's tempo. Off the field, the portal whirlwind heats up: will Kewan Lacy, Austin Simmons, or Trinidad Chambliss stay or go, and how will shifting SEC rosters reshape both Ole Miss and LSU? Get the latest insider perspectives and strategic breakdowns as the Rebels chase College Football Playoff destiny.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/On X @fbscout_floridaTikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Deuce broke down the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs and recapped the Christmas Day festivities in the NBA and NFL. Nick Suss, a Titans beat writer for The Tennessean, joined Fans and the Pro. Suss compared Tennessee to New Orleans, explaining that both teams are young and trying to "learn how to win." He discussed the team's late-season surge, praised the effort from Tennessee's young players, and criticized the organization's lack of stability. Suss also shared his keys to the Week 17 matchup in Nashville between the Saints and Titans.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Mike Morgan and Steve West fill in for Nick and Chris to talk all things sports! Previewing the Sugar Bowl between Ole Miss and Georgia Mike Morgan’s thoughts on the Falcons PopTart Bowl Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show breaks down the three latest Deeper Dives from the podcast on Jadarian Price, Makai Lemon, and Ja'Kobi Lane. More on the CFB Playoff on the next episode! TIMELINE || Jadarian Price -- 1:15 || Makai Lemon -- 22:15 || Ja'Kobi Lane -- 38:15 || Endnotes -- 54:45 Price - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eh0t1yyLc0Lemon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPRWtbcLOUELane - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbRwriQPPFE Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

The Huge Show kicks off a Friday, post-Christmas edition with a jam-packed hour of Michigan Wolverines rumors that Utah Football head coach Kyle Whittingham is headed to Ann Arbor to be the Wolverines' next head coach. Chris Balas and John Borton join the show, and Mitch Lyons is IN-STUDIO to give his take on things as well, as he joins the show for the full time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 2 John Fricke gets in to the CFB Playoff, and possible changes coming to the Falcons in 2026

John Fricke gets in to the CFB Playoff, and while there may be an upset or 2, the biggest one will be Georgia winning t5he whole thing as the 3 seed, which is way too low.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are offering their first in-depth breakdown of the matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff. This one is Ohio State's offense vs. Miami's defense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mason talks with the Philadelphia Inquirer's lead draft analyst Devin Jackson about which players Jets fans should be paying attention to during the upcoming second round of the college football playoff (part 2)! In part 2 of our chat about the secind round matchups, Devin discusses: -Players of note in the Indiana/Alabama and Georgia/Ole Miss games -3 QBs who could be of interest to the Jets -Which players on Ole Miss and Alabama played especially well in round 1 -Several under the radar pieces who could be impactful in the NFL And much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the middle of the 2025 college football season, the Miami Hurricanes lost two of three games, including a road loss at SMU and a home loss to Louisville. Both games were marked by sloppy play and costly penalties. However, when the Canes went on the road to start the College Football Playoffs against Texas A&M, they had seemingly cleaned up the worst of those penalty issues. Now, with a Cotton Bowl showdown against Ohio State on deck, are Miami's penalty problems a thing of the past?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal with his thoughts on that and much more, including how his team turned the page quickly following the win over the Aggies, his views on Ohio State as a team and program, and the latest updates on injuries to players like defensive tackle Ahmad Moten, safeties Jakobe Thomas and Zechariah Poyser and linebacker Mo Toure.

In this hour of Cashing Out, Scott Seidenberg previews tomorrow's NFL games. Plus, Wes Reynolds, VSiN Contributor joins the show to preview the next round of the College Football Playoff.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Matt Brown and Geoff Schwartz preview the next round of the College Football Playoff. Plus, the guys preview NFL Week 17.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Cobb Joins the Show to talk all things College Football Playoff; NFL Power Rankings: Jags, Pats, Bills, Seahawks, Rams; Small Talk: Other NFL News & Notes.

Welcome to this special holiday episode of the High Low Sports Podcast! Your hosts DJ and Kelcey dive into the spirit of the season by handing out Christmas gifts across the sports world. They kick things off with a recap and analysis of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. The guys make their picks for the Miami-Ohio State, Ole Miss-Georgia, Indiana-Alabama, and Oregon-Texas Tech matchups—highlighting where magic, upsets, and blowouts might unfold. Next, they transition to the NFL with a game of "Run it Back, Retool, or Rebuild," evaluating the futures of the Cowboys, Colts, Bengals, Dolphins, and Ravens. DJ and Kelcey debate everything from blow-it-up scenarios to roster tweaks, touching on contracts, injuries, and essential front office moves. The main event brings a feel-good segment as they hand out five "Christmas gifts" to the sports world, each bringing their own creative and hilarious wish lists—from making all-star games great again to bringing defense back to the NBA. The show wraps up with "Crunch Time," where the hosts throw down over the DK Metcalf fan incident, calling out weenie behavior in sports fandom and delivering their trademark blend of passionate and entertaining sports takes. It's the perfect holiday blend of analysis, laughs, and a few rants you won't want to miss.

College football's signature event has seen a ratings dip in its second year of a newer 12-team format. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk CFB playoff games and best bets. Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith broke down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal slate with a focus on matchup specific edges, betting markets, and how recent form intersects with schematic realities. Coming off a 4 0 run on their last two podcast episodes, the discussion centered on four games and how defense, trench play, and quarterback trust shape both sides and totals. The opening focus was Miami versus Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, a matchup both viewed as driven by elite defenses and pace control. Ohio State entered as a nine point favorite, but Smith emphasized Miami's ability to dominate the line of scrimmage, pointing to pressure rates, sack production, and third down efficiency. While expecting Ohio State to win outright, he leaned toward Miami covering and consistently highlighted unders across quarters and the full game, citing run game inefficiency on both sides and a likely field position battle. Warner echoed the correlation between strong defensive underdogs and unders, particularly on a neutral field. The conversation then shifted to Oregon versus Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, described as the most difficult game to handicap. Smith leaned slightly toward Oregon based on quarterback trust and offensive balance but stressed concerns about receiver health and Texas Tech's defensive success rate and field position metrics. The consensus framed the game as close to a toss up, with Oregon needing a clean performance and Texas Tech facing pressure to protect its quarterback and avoid one dimensional offense. Alabama versus Indiana in the Rose Bowl generated the strongest stance, with Smith calling for a potential Indiana blowout. He cited Alabama's struggles running the ball, poor field position numbers, and vulnerability to pressure against an Indiana defense built to attack the pass. Indiana's ability to protect its quarterback and force Alabama into predictable situations was presented as the defining edge, with Indiana projected to control the game and win by double digits. The final matchup featured Georgia against Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl, a rematch that Smith viewed as lopsided in Georgia's favor. Drawing heavily on the first meeting and Georgia's second half adjustments, he pointed to Ole Miss's inability to stop the run and Georgia's depth and preparation advantage. With Georgia rested, schematically familiar, and trending defensively, Smith projected a decisive win and made Georgia minus six and a half his best bet. Warner agreed on Georgia and added his own best bet on the Miami Ohio State under, reinforcing the theme that defense and game script would dictate the quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Christmas Eve and we are just seven days away from the Ohio State-Miami clash in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss the Buckeyes-Hurricanes matchup, who might be the next head coach at Michigan and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are coming together for a special Christmas Eve edition of the Peristyle Podcast, talking about historic rivalry between USC and Notre Dame being paused. After the news broke on Monday that the Trojans and the Fighting Irish wouldn't be playing for the foreseeable future, the reactions came in from all across the college football landscape. Ryan and Connor give their thoughts on why this series is taking a hiatus, how the blame for the pause should be distributed and if they feel these programs will ever meet on the gridiron again. Reaction from the Trojan family has been mixed, with strong opinions on both sides. We have heard from former players and long-time fans that hate that the series isn't going to continue. We also heard from other fans and major media personalities that feel it is in USC's best interest to drop the game and focus on the Big Ten schedule and making the College Football Playoffs. The guys also preview the Alamo Bowl game between USC and TCU, from what the Trojans roster could look like and who they will be facing off against in San Antonio. There have also been a few new names that declared they will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal and plenty of Trojan players that have resigned with the team. ⁠CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a victory celebration on Bama and Bourbon! Lance Taylor from The Next Round and Aaron Suttles from Yea Alabama pour up Uncle Nearest Single Barrel and break down Alabama's thrilling comeback win at Oklahoma, where the Crimson Tide erased a 17–0 deficit to knock off the Sooners and advance in the College Football Playoff. The guys dive into what sparked the turnaround, how Alabama's defense clamped down, the resilience of the Tide offense under pressure, and what this statement win says about Kalen DeBoer's team on the national stage. They also begin to look ahead to the next challenge — a massive Rose Bowl matchup against #1 Indiana — discussing early keys, matchups to watch, and what Alabama must do to keep its championship hopes alive. All of the playoff talk is paired with a premium pour of Uncle Nearest Single Barrel, as Lance and Aaron share tasting notes, flavor profiles, and why this bold bourbon is the perfect companion for a playoff comeback celebration.

The Alabama Crimson Tide delivered a historic comeback in the 2025 College Football Playoff, storming back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners — and we break down everything that came out of one of the biggest wins of the CFP era. In this video, we dive into the key moments, standout performances, and major storylines surrounding Alabama's comeback victory and what comes next. Topics discussed include: • Breaking down Alabama's 17-point comeback win over Oklahoma in the CFP • Lotzeir Brooks' breakout performance, scoring two crucial touchdowns when Alabama needed it most • Why Ryan Williams must step up and live up to the massive expectations and hype • The growing Michigan rumors around Kalen DeBoer following the firing of Sherrone Moore • What DeBoer's future could mean for Alabama moving forward • A full preview of Alabama vs Indiana in the next round of the CFP • How Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Head Coach Curt Cignetti challenge Alabama From playoff resilience to coaching carousel rumors, this win may define Alabama's postseason — and its future.

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt joins The Next Round to break down a wild weekend in the College Football Playoff and tackle the biggest storylines shaping the sport. We start with Alabama's comeback win over Oklahoma, including a deep dive into Ty Simpson's leadership and Zabien Brown's game-changing pick-six that swung momentum against the Sooners. Joel also reacts to Miami shutting down Texas A&M's offense and asks the big question: Do the Hurricanes have something lined up for powerhouse Ohio State in the next round? From there, the conversation turns national as Klatt shares his ideas on how to fix the College Football Playoff, the issue of first-round blowouts, and whether the current format is delivering the best version of postseason college football. Plus, Joel addresses his now-viral comment from last week's show where he called the NCAA Basketball Tournament “a joke,” explaining what he meant and why the remark struck such a nerve. If you're a fan of college football analysis, CFP reaction, Alabama football, Miami vs Ohio State storylines, and Joel Klatt's unfiltered takes, this episode is a must-watch.

Jonathan Zaslow and Amber Wilson are in for Evan, Canty and Michelle in New York City on this Christmas Eve program. Draymond Green and Steve Kerr have tempers flair, leading to Draymond leaving the court. Have Draymond's antics become too much for the Warriors? Then, AJ McCarron, new Birmingham Stallions head coach and 3x national champion QB for the Alabama Crimson tide. Plus, should we change where the games are played in the 2nd round of the College Football Playoff in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices