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This episode of the UW podcast breaks down the transfer portal situation surrounding Demond Williams, the timeline of his decision, and what it means for Washington’s quarterback room moving forward. The discussion examines how roster uncertainty at the most important position impacts offensive planning, player development, and short term expectations for the Huskies. Gabe dives into how NIL realities, early playing time, and coaching stability influence portal decisions for young quarterbacks. The episode also places the Williams situation within the broader context of growing roster volatility across college football. A deeper conversation follows on whether programs can realistically build long term continuity in the portal era. The back half of the show shifts toward structural issues with college football scheduling at the end of the year. Gabe explains how the current calendar creates conflicts between postseason preparation, recruiting, and transfer decisions. Several potential fixes are discussed, including adjusting portal windows and separating playoff timelines from roster movement.

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The College Football Playoff is officially underway, and the first round delivered no shortage of storylines. In this episode, Gabe breaks down each opening-round matchup, diving into what stood out, which teams proved they belonged, and where things unraveled for those heading home early. From dominant performances to unexpected swings in momentum, the discussion looks at the key players, coaching decisions, and turning points that shaped the path to the quarterfinals, plus what these results mean moving forward in the CFP race.

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Washington capped its season with a dominant 38-10 blowout of Boise State in the LA Bowl, and Gabe is joined by Cainon Rogers of Bronco Nation News to break it all down. The two discuss what went right for the Huskies, what went wrong for the Broncos, key moments that swung the game, and what the result means moving into a pivotal offseason for both programs.

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In this week’s episode, Gabe dives into one of the most intriguing early bowl games of the season, the LA Bowl between the Mountain West Champion Boise State Broncos and the Washington Huskies. Boise State capped its season with a Mountain West title and enters SoFi Stadium with momentum and plenty of question marks. Washington, meanwhile, is coming off a tough loss to Oregon and looking to reset as it closes the year.

With bowl season in full swing, Gabe breaks down the uncertainty surrounding who will actually play, including the latest on opt-outs, draft decisions, and how both staffs are handling preparation with a quick turnaround. Gabe discusses what this game means for each program’s narrative, Boise State trying to notch a Power Four win, and Washington aiming to bounce back and finish strong.

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In this episode, Gabe dives into the latest College Football Playoff rankings just ahead of conference championship week. He breaks down every team's scenario: from Alabama's shot at clinching a playoff spot if they topple Georgia in the SEC Championship, to the fate of BYU and Notre Dame as they fight for a coveted playoff berth. Plus, Gabe tackles the controversy around teams like Texas and Miami likely being left out.

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In this episode, Gabe is joined by Ohio State broadcaster Mason Jarrell to break down Oregon’s 26–14 win over Washington, give an outsider’s perspective on the Huskies’ season, breaking down Big Ten games from the previous week, and preview the 2025 Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis between undefeated Ohio State and Indiana, where the winner is positioned to claim the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The two also discuss the Heisman race featuring Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin before giving their final predictions for the game.

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This episode covers Washington vs. Oregon, key Big Ten rivalry matchups, where UW basketball stands early in the season, Washington women’s soccer’s Elite Eight run, and an updated outlook on Denzel Boston’s injury.

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0:00 – 0:45 | Intro – Rivalry week energy, Apple Cup setup

0:45 – 2:30 | Huskies bye week recap rest, recovery, and focus areas

2:30 – 5:00 | Washington’s offensive keys Coleman on the ground, Williams Jr. in control, Boston as the deep threat

5:00 – 7:00 | Defensive game plan pressure on WSU’s QB, controlling the line, creating turnovers

7:00 – 9:00 | What the Cougars bring scrappy defense, home crowd, QB development

9:00 – 11:30 | Why the Huskies have the edge depth, playmakers, coaching adjustments

11:30 – 12:30 | Score prediction & closing thoughts Washington’s path to an Apple Cup win

12:30 – 13:05 | Outro & sign-off

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