54 Yards is back for Season 5, Episode 3.

This week, Cam and Carlos start with a Week 1 Fall Camp check-in for Oklahoma and Texas before diving into a full ACC and Notre Dame preview for the 2026 college football season.

We break down what we’re hearing out of Norman and Austin, the biggest questions surrounding John Mateer and Arch Manning, and what both Oklahoma and Texas need to show before Week 1.

Then we turn our attention to the ACC — including the preseason media poll, conference contenders, All-ACC selections, and the teams that could surprise everyone this season.

We also preview Notre Dame, their biggest strengths and concerns entering 2026, and whether the Fighting Irish have what it takes to make another College Football Playoff run.

Topics include:

🏈 Oklahoma Week 1 Fall Camp Takeaways
🤘 Texas Week 1 Fall Camp Takeaways
📈 John Mateer and the Oklahoma Offense
⭐ Arch Manning and Texas Expectations
🌴 Miami Entering 2026 as the ACC Favorite
🐅 Is Clemson Being Underrated?
🔥 SMU, Louisville and the ACC Contender Tier
👀 ACC Sleeper Teams
🏆 Preseason All-ACC Selections
☘️ Notre Dame 2026 Season Preview
🎯 ACC Championship and CFP Predictions
📊 Preseason College Football Rankings and More

Who wins the ACC in 2026? And where does Notre Dame finish this season?

Drop your predictions in the comments.

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The Big Ten might be the best conference in college football — but who actually runs it in 2026?

On Episode 2 of Season 5 of 54 Yards, Cam and Carlos break down everything coming out of Big Ten Media Days and preview the conference heading into the season.

We discuss:

🏈 Ohio State vs. Oregon for the top spot in the Big Ten
🏆 Is defending national champion Indiana being disrespected?
📊 Reactions to the first 2026 Coaches Poll
🔥 Big Ten players we expect to break out this season
⭐ Preseason All-Big Ten selections and major snubs
👀 USC, Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska and the conference’s biggest sleepers
⚖️ The new eligibility ruling affecting players from the 2022 recruiting class
💰 Corporate sponsorship patches coming to college football uniforms
☘️ USC and Notre Dame renewing their rivalry
🎯 Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff predictions

Who wins the Big Ten in 2026: Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana… or somebody else?

Drop your pick in the comments.

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Season 5 of 54 Yards is officially here!

In Episode 1, Cam and Carlos preview the 2026 college football season from opposite sides of the Red River. Cam represents the Oklahoma Sooners, while Carlos makes the case for the Texas Longhorns.

Texas was picked to finish second in the SEC, while Oklahoma was picked seventh—but which team has the better chance to compete for an SEC Championship and reach the College Football Playoff?

In this episode, we discuss:

🏈 Expectations for Oklahoma and Texas
📅 A game-by-game breakdown of both schedules
🎙️ The biggest takeaways from SEC Media Days
⭐ Oklahoma and Texas players named Preseason All-SEC
🚀 Under-the-radar players who could break out
🔥 John Mateer, Arch Manning and the pressure on both quarterbacks
🤘 The latest chapter of the Red River Rivalry
🏆 Final records, SEC finishes and CFP predictions

Can Oklahoma outperform its preseason ranking? Is Texas facing a championship-or-bust season? And who wins when the Sooners and Longhorns meet at the Cotton Bowl?

Let us know your predictions in the comments:

Oklahoma’s record:
Texas’ record:
Red River winner:
Which team makes the CFP?

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00:00 — Introduction & Season 5 Kickoff 
00:30 — Oklahoma & Texas in the SEC: Making Their Mark
06:30 — SEC Media Days Recap & Conference Talk 
08:30 — Oklahoma Season Preview: Offense & Roster Breakdown 
13:00 — Texas Season Preview: Arch Manning, Sark, & the Pressure Is 
25:00 — Sark's Play-Calling Problem & The OC Debate 
34:00 — NIL, High-Value Recruits & NFL Coaches in College 
38:00 — Schedule Breakdown: Texas & Oklahoma's Path to the Playoffs 
47:00 — Oklahoma Defense Deep Dive: Turnovers, Secondary & D-Line 
55:00 — Preseason All-SEC Team Reactions 
1:07:00 — Texas Schedule Preview & Key Storylines 
1:18:00 — Arch Manning's Future & The QB Room at Texas 
1:24:00 — Breakout Player Watch: Oklahoma & Texas 
1:33:00 — Final Predictions: Records, Red River, & Playoff Picks 
1:45:00 — Upset Alerts & Closing Out 
1:50:00 - Outro 

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The College Football Playoff is here and the matchups are loaded. In this clip from 54 Yards, Cam & Carlos break down Miami vs Ole Miss and Indiana vs Oregon, diving into key matchups, strengths, weaknesses, and what will decide each game.

We look at how Miami’s speed and talent stack up against Ole Miss’ offense, what Indiana must do to hang with Oregon, and which players can swing these playoff games. From quarterback play to trenches, coaching, and X-factors — this is your quick-hit playoff preview before kickoff.

James Madison and Oregon collide in a high-stakes College Football Playoff matchup, and 54 Yards is breaking it all down. Cam & Carlos preview the keys to the game, matchup advantages, and the biggest storylines heading into kickoff.

Can JMU’s physicality, discipline, and efficiency keep them competitive against Oregon’s speed and explosive offense? We dive into quarterback play, trench battles, defensive matchups, and coaching strategies that could decide this playoff showdown.

Plus, we discuss what’s at stake for both programs, potential X-factors, and give our final predictions for how JMU vs Oregon plays out on the national stage.

⏱ Episode Breakdown

• JMU vs Oregon overview
• Strengths & weaknesses for both teams
• Key player matchups to watch
• Game plan paths to victory
• Final score predictions

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It’s playoff time, and we’re breaking down Tulane vs Ole Miss in one of the most intriguing matchups of the College Football Playoff. Can Tulane’s discipline, physicality, and efficiency keep them competitive against an explosive Ole Miss offense led by Lane Kiffin?

On this episode of 54 Yards, we dive into:

Key matchups that will decide the game

Tulane’s path to pulling off the upset

Ole Miss’ offensive firepower and defensive questions

Star players to watch on both sides

Coaching chess match and game-plan advantages

Final score predictions and playoff implications

Is this a statement game for the SEC, or can Tulane shock the country on the biggest stage?

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Miami vs Texas A&M | College Football Playoff Preview

Two historic programs. One massive playoff-implication matchup.

On this episode of 54 Yards, Cam & Carlos break down Miami vs Texas A&M in a full College Football Playoff preview, diving into matchups, strengths, weaknesses, and what this game means for both teams’ postseason hopes.

We analyze how Miami’s speed and playmakers stack up against Texas A&M’s physicality, depth, and SEC-tested roster. From quarterback play to the trenches, this game could define the trajectory of each program early in the season.

Is Miami ready to prove they belong back in the national conversation? Can Texas A&M make a statement win that pushes them into the playoff race? We cover key players to watch, schematic battles, X-factors, and final predictions.

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Oklahoma vs Alabama | College Football Playoff Preview

The College Football Playoff spotlight is on Oklahoma vs Alabama, and Cam & Carlos break down everything you need to know ahead of this heavyweight matchup.

We dive into how Oklahoma’s offense stacks up against Alabama’s defense, key mismatches on both sides of the ball, and which unit has the edge when the game is on the line. From quarterback play to trench battles, we cover the strengths, weaknesses, and X-factors that could decide who advances in the CFP.

Who has the coaching advantage? Which stars need to show up on the biggest stage? And what does this game mean for each program’s playoff legacy?

We close with final score predictions, upset potential, and what Oklahoma or Alabama must do to punch a ticket to the next round of the College Football Playoff.

⏱ Episode Topics

• Oklahoma vs Alabama matchup breakdown
• Offensive & defensive strengths and weaknesses
• Key players to watch
• Coaching and game-planning advantages
• X-factors & playoff pressure
• Final predictions

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The regular season is officially in the books, and it’s time to hand out awards and look ahead to the College Football Playoff. Cam & Carlos recap the biggest moments, storylines, and surprises from the season before diving into end-of-season awards and a full playoff preview.

We break down our picks for MVP, Offensive & Defensive Players of the Year, breakout stars, coaching performances, and teams that exceeded expectations — along with the biggest disappointments of the year.

Then we shift focus to the College Football Playoff, previewing the matchups, key players to watch, X-factors, and what each team must do to make a championship run. Who’s built for January football, and who’s under the most pressure?

Week 14 is in the books, and Carlos & Cam are here with The Morning After—your go-to college football recap show from OPM Sports.

We dive into all the chaos, surprises, and statement wins from the opening weekend:

Instant reactions to Oklahoma Vs LSU, Texas Vs Texas A&M,  Georgia Tech Vs Georgia, Washington Vs Oregon, Ohio State Vs Michigan and which ones flopped.

Which teams looked like true playoff contenders—and which ones flopped 😬

Breakout players and standout performances from across the country

Biggest storylines heading into Conference Championship Weekend!

Nothing polished, just raw takes and real reactions the morning after a wild start to the season.

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