Rece Davis and Pete Thamel open with a breakdown of Iowa State vs. Kansas State before shifting to the early storylines in the College Football Playoff race. They examine how Group of Five teams are positioning themselves, and what the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten paths to the postseason might look like. Finally, they turn to Week 1 matchups that could help set the tone for the season ahead.

0:00 - Welcome

3:55 - Key Thoughts: Iowa State vs Kansas State

12:05 - Who's In? Predicting the CFP Field

12:31 - Group of Five Race Heats Up: Navy, USF, Memphis…

18:49 - Big 12 Title & CFP Bid: Who Rises To The Top?

23:07 - Which Team Is The ACC Favorite?

23:44 - Who Take The SEC Crown?

25:27 - CFP Most Stacked Roster & Big Ten Favorite Is…

27:20 - Predictions: Seeding The Champs & At-Large Bids

34:06 - Who Snags The Final CFP Spot?

39:03 - Flaws In The 24- Or 28-Team CFP Proposal

44:15 - Week 1 Games To Look Forward To

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