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Holly contemplates some recreational tree surgeryMeet a new Lady UncleMajor League Baseball injury reportRequisitioning elements of other sports to build a better or at least more interesting form of college footballMerch Madness totals announced and new PTKU initiative unveiled!The 2025 Charity Bowl begins on April 14Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Nick KiviCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantzListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/

Ryan shares his bold new vision for personal bankingSpencer gets a new nicknameYes, Venom is also in this episode. You're welcomeA dive into the lore of Gatorlode®"How do y'all vomit?"This will eventually be known as "the Halle Berry episode" for a couple different reasons, and we're confident you will be surprised by both of them!Tips for Men: Maximize productivity in your morning routines!Is This Movie A Sports Movie?

Recorded October 2024 at Furnace FestOur loudest WWWWWWWWWWELCOME everClosing pitcher Gasolina SharkAnatomically correct UGA band formationYes, Michigan-Ohio State has always been like thisRock Jam Cock/Christ FestI gotta save my family's bass clarinet farmThe rap song you should never play in PhillyCountry Roads circle pit Check out Surber's band, Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantzListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/All Fullcast merch purchased in March will benefit Trans Lifeline, the Transgender Law Center, and Point of Pride https://preownedairboats.com/Same goes for all sales in March of Jason's novel https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/p/novelWe're not really on Twitter any more. Find us at shutdownfullcast.bsky.social

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comDan Lanning signed an extension with Oregon that makes it impossible for all but a few teams to hire him away, and most of them aren't college. Steven Godfrey, Richard Johnson, and Alex Kirshner discuss what his contract says about the evolved pecking order in the coach carousel. After losing both Willie Taggart and Mario Cristobal to Florida schools, has Oregon now ascended to be poaching-proof from everyone except the NFL, Ohio State, and Georgia? We run down some hypotheticals about LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma, FSU, and Clemson. Hosts: Steven Godfrey, Richard Johnson, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This episode is for SZD subscribersYou can get a free trial of our paid episodes to get lots more shows like this. Meanwhile, everyone can hear a short preview of this show.

We have invented several new forms of golfIt's Merch Madness time! What's that mean? Several things! First, we've got some new items up in the Shutdown Fullstore (www.preownedairboats.com) celebrating Protect Trans Kids UniversityBut that's not all: From now through the end of the month (that month is March 2025), ALL proceeds from our store – PTKU gear, Antioch the Birthday Spider greeting cards, everything – will be divided evenly and donated to Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/), the Transgender Law Center (https://transgenderlawcenter.org/), and Point of Pride (https://www.pointofpride.org/)The celebration won't stop there; more about that at the end of the monthAnd coming up next month: The 2025 Charitibundi Bowl begins on April 14Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Trey McClureLet's break down some brackets! What is in the brackets? Let's all find out together!At long last, witness the return of Cookie, the camp cookCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantzListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Dale update Let's check in on our favorite childhood pal, Peeing Calvin Window Decal Clemson and Florida State and the ACC make up, sort of. Surely nothing like this will never happen again Welcoming Bobby Bowden back to the show This week on Podcast Business: Soft banks, hard decisions Jason and Spencer announce some new projects Ryan tests his skills as an actuary Sharing our offseason goals and ungoals Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Trey McClure Check out Surber's band Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantz Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/ Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/ DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/ Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

It's possible we had other plans for this episode. Those plans went out the window in the first minute after Ryan asked Spencer, Holly, and Surber why they loved Dale EarnhardtPluto is still a planetFullcast After Dark theme song arranged and performed by Caleb CurtisCheck out Surber's band Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantzListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Welcome to Split Zone Duo's “Offseason Vibe Check” series. It's not a 2024 recap, and it's not a 2025 preview. It's a check-in with every team in every FBS conference about what's been happening since Thanksgiving. How was the postseason? How was the coach carousel? How was signing day? How was the transfer portal window? And is anything else going on around your program? We start with the Southeastern Conference and will work our way from here.* Tennessee has had a quiet few months since Columbus* Vanderbilt will have Diego Pavia back, we think * Alabama's bowl loss was bad enough to make you question some things, but the new offensive coordinator might be great * Did everyone realize that Mike Bobo is still UGA's offensive coordinator? * Impressively, so is Bobby Petrino at Arkansas * Brent Venables stakes his Oklahoma tenure on some newcomers* Ole Miss has reasons to be both concerned and excited * South Carolina aims for a portal sequel * Texas is trying to do it yet again on the defensive line * LSU might be The Definitive Portal Team of 2025* Florida continues to tell a positive story * Kentucky's path back to being prickly is not clear * Mississippi State gets some needed upgrades * A&M overhauls its wide receiver room * Missouri gets the chance to prove it can be durable * Auburn faces a “put up or shut up” kind of seasonStay tuned for more in this recurring series over the coming months. Producer: Anthony VitoSplit Zone Duo paid subscribers got a whole other big episode this weekSZD host emeritus Steven Godfrey joins Alex and Richard to break down one of the most fascinating coaching cycles in recent memory: the one before the 2001 season. Find that episode below or in your podcast feed. If you're not yet an SZD subscriber, try us out with a seven-day free trial. If you like CFB history, we think you will really enjoy the episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

A quick round of Let's Remember Some Defunct Professional Football Teams, Or Are They There's a new Civ game out, so please enjoy Spencer and Jason's presences while we have them Actually we made the whole episode out of Civ, sorry Introducing the Hog Of Mirth: Somehow Not A Sex Thing Making stolen relics in Hobby Lobby work for YOU Enter The Potatotorium Fullcast After Dark theme song arranged and performed by Corey Cunningham Check out Surber's band Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantz Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/ Read Jason's novel and catch up on the Vacation Bible School Podcast: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/ DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/ Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThe coaching carousel before the 2001 season transformed college football. Some programs set themselves up for national championship (or even dynastic) runs. Some screwed themselves. Some set the stage for the next several decades of the top tiers of the SEC and Big Ten. In this episode, Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Steven Godfrey take a fine-toothed comb through the consequential coaching cycle at the end of 2000: * The hires that worked really well (Gary Patterson to TCU, Pete Carroll to USC, Jim Tressel to Ohio State, Rich Rodriguez to WVU, and many more) * The hires that fell flat (hello, UNC and Arizona) * The hires that shaped college football to this day* The what-if scenarios that nearly made it all different * Ohio State and Georgia shopping for upgrades * A reevaluation of Larry Coker? * Class superlatives, including the Ellis Johnson Southern Miss Award for missed opportunities, the Coaching Carousel Global Impact Award for the most profound ripple effects, and Hire of the Year And more. We enjoyed making this episode for our paying subscribers at www.splitzoneduo.com, but everyone can hear a free preview. Join us on a weeklong free trial if you aren't a subscriber and would like to try us out. Producer: Anthony Vito

- WELCOME TO THE OFFSEASON, where we discuss things like- How come Nic Cage has never played an astronaut- Activating your glutes to podcast- A basketball legend named Foots- The Tragic, Recurring Tale of Montoya- Matt Patricia, Wikipedia nightmare- A canonical announcement about the Tooth Fairy's NFL loyalty- This week's theme was arranged and performed by Corey Cunningham- Enjoy the musical stylings of Surber's band, Killer Antz https://killerantz.bandcamp.com/- Consider Ryan's narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com- Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/ - Read Jason writing at The Athletic's CFB newsletter, Until Saturday https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/until-saturday/- Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

In one of Steven Godfrey's favorite early-offseason traditions, the SZD crew glances ahead at the Week 1 schedule many months from now. Not just so there's something to look forward to as the long offseason gets going, but because the story of Week 1 matchups is increasingly the story of how athletic directors are approaching scheduling. Let's dive into: * Why 2025's season-opening schedule will give you more to look forward to than the equivalent slate in 2024* The most obvious Anxiety Bowl in the history of Week 1 * Sonny Dykes' latest season opener against a celebrity head coach* Is USC a canary in the coal mine for the Big Ten's retreat from marquee non-con spots? And if so … * Could an SEC/Big Ten scheduling partnership reverse that tide? * News analysis: Georgia Southern extends Clay Helton, for some reason SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.com. Thanks* Enter your favorite college football road trip from the 2024 season and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szdHosts: Richard Johnson, Alex Kirshner, Steven GodfreyProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey are back. State laws, house settlements and the ACC TV deal with ESPN: Why does it matter to the SEC's future? Plus, we dive into every new coordinator in the SEC and attempt to determine the right strategy for hiring offensive and defensive coordinators. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Watch the show on the 440 YouTube page.

The Internet's Only College Football Podcast teams up with noted NFL/media criticism podcast Split Zone Duo to review. Topics include:- Stadium Tarp or Giant Blanket?- How to Acquire Vintage Diseases and Maladies- The World's Largest Outdoor Grave Desecration- Best Birthday for a Michigan Mom- The Siren Song of Hot Chocolate - Go Birds - Go Bills - Do Not Go Jags - And then we turned off the recorder for a DARK MATCH- Theme song arranged by Trey McClure- Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com - Check out Jason's free newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/ - Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/ - Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

- This show title is not about Jerry Jones but we do talk about Jerry Jones - Surprisingly normal assessment of a college football personnel move (alarming, we know) - Ryan reveals a recent moment of failure to be a true Eagles fan - Holly Anderson plays the role of Spencer Hall - The Super Bowl: Mount Healthy vs. Scorpion Bay - Important new business idea for cat owners that you can't steal from us- This week's theme song arranged and performed by Todd Kitchen- Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com - Check out Jason's free newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/ - Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/ - Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Steven Godfrey discuss the stories they are most interested to watch unfold between now and September. In this show: * Podcast update: Godfrey is becoming host emeritus and will take a lighter load as he works on other things, but you'll still hear him on SZD regularly. * Richard is tracking a series of potential changes to the postseason and end-of-season schedule, not just (more) playoff expansion but also all the SEC/Big Ten saber-rattling that will accompany it. Plus potential changes to the transfer portal schedule and a resolution of the ACC's drama. * Godfrey will follow the SEC's attempts to keep internal order now that it's ballooned to a huge size, some teams have missed the first 12-team playoff narrowly, and the “eight vs. nine conference games” debate remains open. * Alex has his eye on the House settlement, which most people in college sports believe will get final approval and go into effect this year. For the first time ever, after years of toothless hearings, the federal government will have no choice but to get actively involved in college sports reforms.* Arch Madness prepares to take full hold at Texas* Penn State, preseason No. 1? * USC's crucial summer of getting its house in order For Split Zone Duo subscribers this weekProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

- More attempts at ASMR from Ryan - When Airplanes Get Hungry - The worst place to watch Act II of Oklahoma - The Mystery of the Abandoned Retirement Community Car - Katie vs. Biker Gang vs. Cops vs. Katie - Sewage Pump Missile Keys - May God grant you the confidence of a lady who brings her bird wherever she pleases - Forklifts: The Ultimate Revenge Tool - Bring Him Home (him is a gun)- This week's theme song arranged and performed by Michael Surber with Metallica- Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com - Check out Jason's free newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/ - Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/ - Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

The title game is still going on when this episode begins. It is over when the episode ends. Relive the final 13 minutes and 54 seconds with us!This isn't as entertaining as the time we popped in live during that one Bama-Clemson title game. You know the one, where Bama used their kicker as a lead blocker on 4th and 6. Also, Clemson was lined up in a FG-safe alignment five yards off the line of scrimmage because it was 4th and 6. So as soon as the kicker bailed on his usual thing (immediately), Nyles Pinckney (a freshman!) put Mac Jones on the ground before he'd even fully started to run from his kneeling position. You remember. Anyway, nothing half so interesting happens here, but we do get a live doink reaction, and also capture the instant emotion of watching a team in a high-pressure situation try and single-cover Jeremiah Smith.Welp, time to go job hunting with Ryan Day!Tracking Ohio State superfans through the stadiumA detailed discussion of what happens to various bodily fluids applied to field turfChecking in with an old friend online (it's Sean Connery)A structural examination of Puddles, which is the name of Oregon's mascotThe least family-friendly Milton Berle moment ever seen on this showSteven Spielberg movies, rankedCareer advice for Jack SawyerWill Howard drop the skincare regimen pls, Gotham must knowLet's look back at our playoff picks!Setting the agenda for the next six to eight years of Florida State jokesDo you agree??Fullcast After Dark theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner put a bow on the national championship game, a 34-23 win for Ohio State over Notre Dame: * How the Buckeyes did it * Notre Dame's attempt to stop them, including that late third down * Ryan Day's unique legacy * And more odds and ends from the title gameThanks so much for listening this season, our fifth as a podcast. We'll be back next week with Steven Godfrey to dig up our pre-2024 time capsule and turn our attention toward the offseason. Much more soon! SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.com. Thanks* Enter your favorite college football road trip from the 2024 season and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szdHosts: Richard Johnson, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

The college football playoff national championship game is next week. But first: The Dallas CowboysFollowed by a quick trip to either France, Spain, or ItalyWhichever country this is, they're surprisingly uptight about body mods!Practical advice for your next urologist visitHere's where to send your submissions for our upcoming live show in Atlanta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-RO3RXmN98fYnkeNBrfI6tqXcV7MOnhXC0q7E7Lbz7k/viewformFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Christian AshlockListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

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Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey react to the national semifinals in which Texas came up just short against Ohio State due to a predictable red zone issue. What is Quinn Ewers legacy? Will OSU beat Notre Dame? What can we learn about Brian Kelly through the lens of Marcus Freeman? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

To ring in both the new year and the semifinal round of the college football playoff, let's examine the carceral state through the lens of McDonaldlandTechnically this episode is supposed to be previewing the Orange and Cotton Bowls. Let's see how that goesList of churches where you can probably smoke indoorsAnnouncing our next bookHere's where to send your submissions for our upcoming live show in Atlanta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-RO3RXmN98fYnkeNBrfI6tqXcV7MOnhXC0q7E7Lbz7k/viewformFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Kings of the North has arrived for both the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl, and on this episode, Doug Lesmerises brings you live vibes and info on Penn State-Notre Dame in South Florida, while Bill Landis does the same for Ohio State-Texas in Dallas. But first, Steven Godfrey of Who Killed College Football joins the show to discuss whether the SEC is in trouble and why college football overall is thriving. Then it's news and notes from Penn State and Notre Dame interviews, thoughts on Texas QB Quinn Ewers and his first year spent at Ohio State, the championships won by other Northern college football teams this season, and portal news for Iowa, Purdue, Oregon and NFL decisions for Illinois. Thanks for joining Kings of the North. Chapters: • Steven Godfrey joins KOTN. What now for the SEC? (03:00) • Is college football thriving? (32:30) • Vibes from the Cotton Bowl including Quinn Ewers facing his old team (43:00) • Vibes from the Orange Bowl (1:00:00) • Northern football, home of champions (1:14:30) • Northern football news (1:19:30)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comScott Frost is back at UCF, and Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia. Hundreds of college football teams, at all levels, have hired head coaches back to their old jobs. There's a whole Wikipedia list and everything, dating to the 1800s. But most of these situations are many decades old and didn't happen in FBS. What can we make, however, of 19 coaches who came around after World War II and got two head coaching opportunities at the same school? The list ranges from big successes like Bill Snyder to extreme failures like Randy Edsall, and there are lots of lessons to learn. See the data at www.splitzoneduo.com Producer: Anthony VitoHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex Kirshner

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey react to Texas' win over Arizona State and Georgia's loss to Notre Dame. Was it targeting? Does Texas have the personnel to challenge Ohio State's offense? What was the actual issue with Georgia's offense? And what does one bracket tell us about the future of the SEC's dominance? Also, a Bret Bielema story after his incident with Shane Beamer. We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Arizona State in the quarterfinals lmaoUnfrozen cavemen love this Rose BowlYes, we recorded this during BULLDONGSKirby Smart discovers CatholicismLane Kiffin's LumpsTaxTheme by Russell PowellListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Other committees that failed to pick BamaWorst Tampa-Australian accent everMack Brown was at the Handjob Hill gameJoin us in the Handjob Hill comments section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdp_S_jcb3k&t=2024sTHE WOLFMAN VS THE WRANGLERTheme by Christian AshlockListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://0-pklchannel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner preview the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games in order: * Penn State vs. Boise State, where everyone is skeptical of an upset * Texas vs. Arizona State, where the Sun Devils have a path but it's narrow against a dominant Texas defense * Ohio State vs. Oregon, which looks like CFB's game of the year * Notre Dame vs. Georgia, where SZD picks a narrow upset Plus: Washington State hires a coach, and we've got notes on a big collection of December bowl games, from TCU optimism to Pat Narduzzi's utterly ridiculous field goal decision in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. (Note: That field goal came at the end of the second overtime, making it even worse than Alex said.) SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.comHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

It's the unavoidable return of 40 For 40, in which we preview each college football postseason game in as much detail as they each deserveSubjected to scrutiny today: the Fenway, Pinstripe, New Mexico, Pop-Tarts, Arizona, Military, Alamo, Independence, and Music City BowlsBut first: Drop bears updateTest-driving our Steve Belichick voicesThose are pretty good, but Spencer's E.T is not something we know how to prepare you forUnexpected Miami real estate interludeWho got the biggest sponsor update in bowl history?Fashion advice for HellraiserWe're aware that Rex Ryan didn't take the Wake Forest job, but had too much fun recreating the AFC East in the ACC to cut this part outReclaiming traditional football values with ColoradoThere are too many plotlines in Conference USAJason delivers a Music Ciry Bowl sermonIowa win total mentionedThanks as always to Wikipedia, powering the 40 for 40 for however long we've been doing thisFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Wes HuntListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

It's the unavoidable return of 40 For 40, in which we preview each college football postseason game in as much detail as they each deserveSubjected to scrutiny today: the Sports, rate, 68 Ventures, Armed Forces, Birmingham, Liberty, Holiday, and Las Vegas BowlsIt's been a very Pitt year, for both Pitt and ToledoRate Bowl at Chase Field! Simple sentences for everybody!What is the maximum safe number of persons to load onto a mechanical bullA football game in Birmingham we actually want to watch, imagine thatWhy the lukewarm, plastic-covered couch embrace of the Liberty Bowl is a welcome sensation at this pointThe less said about the Holiday Bowl, the betterThanks as always to Wikipedia, powering the 40 for 40 for however long we've been doing thisFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Trey McClureListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comRichard, Godfrey, and Alex answer questions from SZD's paid subscribers on a long range of football (and then non-football) topics. After discussing the first weekend of the playoff and the week's CFB news, the Q&A covers: * Potential expectation-beating teams for 2025* Positional value in the transfer portal * The downstream effects of HBCU celebrity hires * New Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion * New ETSU head coach Will Healy* New Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes* ESPN's preference for on-campus games vs. bowl sites* Holiday movie and dinner preferences * Squatting * Recommendations for the District of Columbia, a city that one-third of SZD LLC adores SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.comHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito

RIP our mentions (all of them)Holly sneaking in a dog adoption plug, coonhoundrescue.com Stop telling Jason he made an anti-Catholic wager. ThanksIndiana did fine, actuallyBlowouts are also fine, actuallyProduction meeting for our forthcoming NFL playoffs coverageWould anybody else wanting to explain FCS football to us please come over this way [dragging carpet of ACME camouflaging grass over pit of sharpened stakes]Checking in on Live Laugh LaneCalling out perennial bullies Boise and Arizona StateOregon, go ahead and hang your banners right nowTime to nickname Ashton Jeanty, for Spencer's sakeThis is about where things really fall apart. There is almost an hour left in the showWitness Ryan's becoming [CW: giraffes]So whose team/conference gets to be mad now and whyAn accord on the funniest possible outcome for the postseason is reachedThrowing up some emergency barricades against the But Their Injuries and What A Waste DiscoursesThe campaign to save home-site postseason games starts right hereWe finally got to meet preseason Ohio StateARIZONA STATE IS HERE AND THAT'S GREATThere are many changes occurring in this sport right now. ACC refs are not one of themFlorida is good again, maybeNot for the first time, we demand that the title game be parked at the Rose Bowl and left thereFixing the rest of the postseason, while we're at it. You're welcomeIntroducing our Kirby VoicesFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Alex and Richard discuss the first-round College Football Playoff games, which followed the playoff tradition of being very lopsided: * Ohio State crushes Tennessee in Knoxville, Ohio * Clemson is feisty but loses at Texas * Penn State obliterates SMU (something that was going to happen whether Kevin Jennings threw those pick sixes or did not) * Notre Dame is in a different weight class than Indiana, but just don't forget: Alabama would have met the same fate Plus, NDSU gets a history-altering win over South Dakota State, Montana State also punches its FCS Championship berth, and updates on the lower levels. Producer: Anthony Vito SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.comHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

"Ryan, you're a lawyer." "Oh God."It's the unavoidable return of 40 For 40, in which we preview each college football postseason game in as much detail as they each deserveSubjected to scrutiny today: the four first-round playoff games, plus the Myrtle Beach, Potato, and Hawaii BowlsFor the purposes of this weird shambling postseason, we're treating the playoffs like bowl games, which is going about as well as you'd think. Hope you're ready to talk about Indiana municipal zoning!Holly does some Christmas shoppingA Philly-themed kitchen mystery arisesWouldn't it be funny if we got a three-loss national champion? LOL not you, BamaVawls and Buckeyes prepare to point their Carhartt-clad Spider-Man fingers at each other in the darkWhy the genuinely troubling weather forecast is the one for the Myrtle Beach BowlYou're goddamn right it's the return of the Dr. Potato BlogEither San Jose State or South Florida is about to beat a bowl-eligible team for the first time this year! Don't think too hard about thatThanks as always to Wikipedia, powering the 40 for 40 for however long we've been doing thisFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, and Alex Kirshner discuss the first-round College Football Playoff games and more on this week's show: * Indiana at Notre Dame, where the Hoosiers have the chance to do the funniest possible thing * SMU at Penn State, where the sport's chaotic December calendar is really coming into focus with a Penn State transfer* Clemson at Texas, where the Tigers will try to play Cinderella * Tennessee at Ohio State, where Richard and Alex disagree on how feasible a Vols upset of the Buckeyes really isThen a Tasting Menu of the rest of the college football weekend, featuring a check in with the FCS and lower-level playoffs. SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.comHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comIn this solo Q&A show, Steven Godfrey answers SZD subscriber questions about some of the latest coach doings, some scheduling gripes, the potential '25 Sumrall Sweepstakes, Mike Gundy's expiration date, changing holiday patterns and what "Emeritus" actually looks like. Producer: Anthony Vito

It's the unavoidable return of 40 For 40, in which we preview each college football postseason game in as much detail as they each deserveSubjected to scrutiny today: the Celebration, Veterans, Frisco, Boca Raton, L.A., New Orleans, Cure, and Gasparilla BowlsBut first: this Bill Belichick bullshitAnd Army/Navy!Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Russell PowellTickets for the Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1216165Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comIn this subscriber episode, Richard and Alex trade observations about a handful of recent hires in the college football coach carousel, including: * Scott Frost to UCF, where prior success doesn't tell us a lot about how the Knights will operate going forward* Matt Entz to Fresno State, Bronco Mendenhall to Utah State, and what their contracts tell us about Pac-12 realignment * Barry Odom to Purdue, where he might be fighting gravity* Matt Drinkall to Central Michigan, which follows the rule: “You're a MAC school. Be different.” * Bryan Harsin to Cal, a funny culture fit with good football rationale behind it but a big transfer portal problem already * Two new coordinators to Nebraska, which needs to get things together on offense without letting the strength of the team fall apart More Split Zone DuoFree for all: We interviewed Nick Carparelli, the executive director of Bowl Season, the umbrella group that advocates for bowl game operators. We wanted to get his thoughts on the state of the bowl system, how the bowls interact with the playoff, and where he thinks bowl games are going. We hope you find this one to be an informative back-and-forth on the CFB postseason. Also, for subscribers, Richard and Steven Godfrey shared their reporting and analysis on a handful of hirings and coach searches. Thanks for listening! If you aren't yet a paid subscriber, you can hear a free preview of this episode, but now is a great time to join us. Producer: Anthony Vito

The College Football Playoff bracket is set. Richard, Alex, and Godfrey discuss: * The committee getting it right this time * First-round matchups and who got a favorable draw* Any quibbles with the seedings * The weakened state of championship games* The Richard Johnson Transfer Portal MinuteSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF* Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.comHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

A very special guest is wwwwwellcomedMack Brown has a surprising new gigWon't somebody feel sorry for Georgia?Small boy land speed measurementHappy Hot Frosty Day to all who observeBoise/Jeanty appreciation circleWeapons you can buy or make at the Cracker BarrelDr Pepper challenge breakdownThe other games of conference championship weekend, recapped in as much detail as they deserveFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamTickets for the Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1216165Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

An update on the CUM Bowl's Sapphic Jugs Trophy (sp?)In postseason terms, we're back where we always were (derogatory)Holly visits the AggieVerseLet's go down a Gophers holeA brief detour into another podcastPurdue gets Cignetti-CroomedThe games of conference championship weekend, previewed in loving detailFullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamJump in on friend of the program Treblaw's annual One Simple Wish toy drive here: https://www.onesimplewish.org/giving/megwalbertTickets for the Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1216165Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Alex, Richard, and Steven preview Championship Weekend, in order: * WKU at Jacksonville State * Tulane at Army* UNLV at Boise for a playoff spot * Miami vs. Ohio * Iowa State vs. Arizona State * Georgia vs. Texas * Marshall at Louisiana * Penn State vs. Oregon* Clemson vs. SMU Plus, updates on the lower-level postseasons and the debut of THE RICHARD JOHNSON PORTAL MINUTE, a one-minute (or so) update on interesting names going into the transfer portal. SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF:* Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win tires at www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Use code SZD20 for 20% off your first order from Homefield, at www.homefieldapparel.comHosts: Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, Alex KirshnerProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Rivalry week! Fights everywhere! Let's discuss!A fond Goodnight Moon to Florida StateDid you figure out where the Sun Belt title game is yet?Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamJump in on friend of the program Treblaw's annual One Simple Wish toy drive here: https://www.onesimplewish.org/giving/megwalbertTickets for the Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1216165Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

Emily "versus" Popeyes updateMack Brown, the unquietest quitterThe Haint is back, fyi, sorry bout thatSchedule game: Rivalry Week!It's spelled "hoarfrost"Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Christian AshlockTickets for the Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1216165Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

A thorough accounting of Arizona State-BYUWe call Spencer “Pickles” now Ryan lies about having real life friendsWe completely forget to discuss Penn State and Texas wins Kaelen DeBoer replacement in the ACC???HUZZAH FOR BOWLING NEBRASKAThe Child Who Beat Florida International Congrats to Ole Miss Chancellor Jaxson DartAn Earnest Case for Enjoying Notre Dame, Playoff ParticipantFullcast After Dark theme song arranged and performed by Corey Cunningham Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other stuff: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/Purchase only the finest Fullcast gear at sunny https://preownedairboats.com/

- Jerry Jones Will Never Surrender To The Sun- Chili Beans for Algernon- More moon lore, shockingly- The Martin Luther Directors' Cut- SEX ARBY'S- Spencer Hall, Big Ten Clean Living Sponsor- Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Corey Cunningham- Tickets to the January 2025 live show in Atlanta with SZD go on sale Thursday, Nov 21, as always at https://preownedairboats.com/- Find Holly and Spencer writing and chirping at https://channel-6.ghost.io/- Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/- Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other stuff: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/