The final stretch of the 2025 season is ripping into focus — and this week’s episode of Just Another College Football Podcast covers everything: from the latest College Football Playoff rankings fallout to coaching chaos, recruiting drama, and value bets for the weekend.

First up: CFP Rankings Reaction — who surged, who got left behind, and what the committee’s latest moves mean for title hopes, at-large bids, and seeding bets. As the playoff bracket tightens, we dissect which teams benefited, which are teetering, and who’s on the outside looking in.

Then: the mess at Penn State Nittany Lions. After firing longtime head coach James Franklin mid-season, Penn State still hasn’t landed his replacement — a story that highlights the volatility of the modern coaching carousel. We walk through the available candidates, the reputational risks, and how this could impact recruiting and performance next season.

Recruiting season heats up with Early Signing Day around the corner (Dec 3–5, 2025) — a moment that officially locks in commitments, ends chatter, and shapes the 2026 classes. We explain how the new financial-aid agreement system works (post-NLI era) and what programs should watch for on the recruiting wire.

Finally: Week 13 Best Bets. With playoff implications, coaching instability, and late-season motivation in the mix — we break down lines, lean picks, and under-the-radar games where value still exists. Whether you bet, bracket, or just track the chaos — this episode sets you up for the weekend.

Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify — because the final lap of 2025 is wild, and we’re riding shotgun. 🏈🔥