In this jam-packed Episode 15 of The Morning After, Jared Smith recaps a wild closing week of the NFL regular season, looks ahead to the playoffs, and dives deep into the latest developments from college football. Whether you’re looking for betting insights, playoff previews, or college football playoff takes, this episode has it all.What’s Inside:- NFL Week 18 Recap: Chaos, upsets, and why this season was the most “coin-flippy” in years- Playoff Power Rankings & Early Bets: Jared Smith breaks down his power ratings, analyzes every wild card matchup, and reveals his first official playoff wager- Prop Market Talk: Why the once-profitable contract incentive props market is “dead” and how to approach future seasons- College Football Playoff Reactions: CFB quarterfinal analysis, Indiana’s meteoric rise, and a look at transfer portal shakeups- Morning Glory: Actionable bets for the FCS Championship and College Football Playoff—plus advice on moneyline rollovers and futures- Rise & Whine: Jared Smith vents about his New York Jets and the state of head coachingListener Announcements: Get ready for LIVE college football playoff preview shows (with film breakdowns and Q&A!) every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET🎧 Like, subscribe, and join the fun as we sprint into the heart of football’s postseason!👇 Check the description for links to the newsletter, Discord, and all free resources mentioned in the show.Listen to the podcast!Spotify: www.shorturl.at/BfFNuApple: www.shorturl.at/Z6fqZYoutube: www.youtube.com/@morningafterpod Follow the podcast! X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podmorningafterInstagram - https://instagram.com/themorningafter_podFollow the host!X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaredsmithbetsInstagram - https://instagram.com/jaredsmithbetsSignup for the Discord!https://discord.gg/BdkkUFBKSignup for the newsletter!https://the-morning-after.beehiiv.com/#NFL #CollegeFootball #SportsBetting #TheMorningAfter #Playoffs #CFBPlayoff #LiveShows #BettingTips #Podcast00:00 — Intro, New Year Reflections & Show Overview01:25 — Show Announcements, Upcoming Live Shows & Newsletter Info04:53 — Transition to NFL Week 18 Recap07:38 — Week 18 Betting Trends, Contract Incentive Prop Discussion10:45 — The Rise & Fall of Betting Edges, NFL Draft Props13:24 — Week 18 Games & Quarterback Play17:41 — NFL’s Week 18 Scheduling Issues & Saturday Games Rant20:17 — NFL’s Gluttony for TV Windows & Product Dilution21:29 — The State of Quarterback Play — Backups & Starters22:53 — Coaching Changes & Looking Ahead to Black Monday24:54 — Jets Outlook & Draft Position25:25 — Final Power Ratings: Top Teams, Bottom Teams, Surprises29:05 — NFL Wild Card Round: Quick Previews & Early Leans30:11 — Rams at Panthers Wild Card Preview30:56 — Packers at Bears Wild Card Preview & Live Bet32:59 — Packers’ Losing Streak Trends33:29 — Sunday Wild Card Games: Buffalo/Jacksonville & Philly/SF34:53 — NFC Playoff Picture & Moneyline Rollover Concept37:47 — AFC Wild Card: Chargers at Patriots, Pittsburgh vs Houston38:53 — Bears +1.5 as Official Wild Card Bet40:27 — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Reactions41:49 — Texas Tech vs Oregon, QB Play Discussion43:30 — New Year’s Eve Upset: Miami over Ohio State, Ole Miss over Georgia45:49 — Ole Miss Coaching Carousel & Preview vs Miami47:11 — Indiana’s Road to the Title, College Football Futures48:44 — Penn State’s Transfer Portal Success & Big Ten Outlook50:10 — Sam Levitt Watch & Transfer Portal Updates51:00 — Rise and Wine: Jets Season, Aaron Glenn Critique53:55 — Morning Glory Segment: FCS Championship & CFB Playoff Future54:06 — FCS Championship: Picks for Montana State/Illinois State55:15 — CFB Playoff: Indiana to Win It All, Futures Strategy58:01 — Episode Wrap Up, How to Join Live Podcasts, Newsletter & Discord