The College Football Playoff rankings are stirring up major controversy as teams like Ole Miss, Alabama, Miami, and South Carolina voice their displeasure with the committee’s choices. Travis and George dive into the debate, analyzing whether the committee got it right and whether conference championship losses should hurt teams' playoff chances. They also discuss if big-name schools or players, like Alabama, Cam Ward and Travis Hunter, should be prioritized.

The guys also break down the latest news from the Patriots, including Kendrick Lamar coming to Gillette Stadium and their plans to build a new football training facility. Plus, they reflect on the Celtics’ elimination from the NBA Cup and how close they were to advancing.

Looking ahead to Thursday Night Football, Travis and George preview the Packers vs. Lions showdown, predict the score, and share their favorite bets. With NFL coaching changes heating up, they discuss which head coaches might be on the hot seat and rank the best job openings, from the Bears to the Jets.

Finally, the Red Sox are exploring trades for a starting pitcher after missing out on Blake Snell. Should they target guys like Garrett Crochet or make a move for Max Fried and Corbin Burnes in free agency? And with Juan Soto still in play, the guys break down what the Sox need to do to improve their roster.

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00:00 Intro

01:30 Kendrick Lamar Coming To Gillette Stadium

05:05 Patriots New Practice Facility

08:50 Celtics Get Eliminated From NBA Cup

12:15 CFP Rankings Makes Teams Upset

23:45 Packers VS Lions - Thursday Night Football

38:06 NFL Head Coach Vacancies

46:22 If Red Sox Acquire Juan Soto What Pitchers Should They Add?

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