Tailgate on the Quad

CFB Mascots You Shouldn't Trust Near Kids


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After a short break, hosts Kevin and Ciarnan return to tackle a wild mix of college football news and their signature shenanigans. The episode opens with reflections on Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz’s passing and his legacy, followed by reactions to recent FBS realignments: Sacramento State’s surprising move to the MAC and North Dakota State joining the Mountain West. NIL deals and corporate sponsorships on jerseys spark a passionate debate about the sanctity of college football. Finally, the duo dive into their March bracket: “Mascots You Wouldn’t Trust Around Your Kids.” From live animals to unsettling costumed characters, they break down which mascots are the most suspect, culminating in a showdown between two 2025 preseason Natty Picks!

0:00:00 – Welcome back, offseason recap, and Lou Holtz tribute

0:06:00 – Sacramento State’s move to FBS; MAC realignment opinions

0:12:00 – North Dakota State to Mountain West; FCS to FBS dynamics

0:18:00 – NFL Combine reactions, athletic freaks, and skeptic takes

0:24:00 – NIL sponsor patches: Arkansas/college corporatization rant

0:30:00 – Enron Y2K Bowl dreams and bracket segment intro

0:36:00 – Mascots you wouldn’t trust: bracket reveals and first round

0:42:00 – Mascot debates continue: Elite Eight and unsettling opinions

0:48:00 – Championship round

0:54:00 – Closing thoughts, upcoming bracket tease, and outro

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