The Ohio State Buckeyes are the first-ever College Football Playoff National Champions of the 12-team era. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the biggest game of the season as Ohio State beats Notre Dame 34-23. Buckeye QB Will Howard led his team to victory in a nearly perfect performance behind yet another new Ohio State offensive line combination that stepped up and got the job done. On the other hand, Notre Dame started with a gritty drive led by Riley Leonard to open the scoring, but it wasn’t a sustainable game plan for the Fighting Irish to find success.

The trio name their final ‘Power House’ and “Power Outage” of the 2024-25 season. They give props to Ohio State’s third down offense, offer criticism of a CFP schedule that conflicts with the NFL playoffs and more. Plus, after back-to-back national champions from the Big 10, has the SEC lost its status as the most dominant conference in college football?

(0:25) Ohio State vs. Notre Dame recap

(29:26) Adam saves the day with tickets for Leonard family

(31:24) Power Hour Power House

(31:32) Power Hour Power House: Ohio State 3rd down offense

(32:12) Power Hour Power House: CFP

(34:01) Power Hour Power House: Brian Kelly

(35:42) Should ND have to play in a conference?

(37:51) Power Hour Power Outage

(37:59) Power Hour Power Outage: buying a championship

(40:58) Power Hour Power Outage: CFP scheduling

(43:40) SEC lost dominance?

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The first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship of the 12-team playoff era features Ohio State vs. Notre Dame on Monday January 20th. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the matchup from every angle and share the keys to victory for each team. The Buckeyes have proven themselves to be the best team in the country over their last three playoff games, but could bad penalties cost them in this game vs. Notre Dame? Meanwhile, Marcus Freeman has the Fighting Irish playing better than ever, but can their defense stack up against Ohio State’s offensive weapons?

The trio looks at some of the best player props in this game and pick if they think the bet will “Crash Out or Cash Out” including Riley Leonard’s passing attempts, Will Howard’s passing touchdowns, Jeremiyah Love’s rushing yards, and more.

(0:51) CFP National Championship preview

(26:45) CFP National Championship preview continued 

(43:40) Crash Out or Cash Out

(43:43) Crash Out or Cash Out: Riley Leonard

(45:16) Crash Out or Cash Out: Will Howard

(46:19) Crash Out or Cash Out: Jeremiah Smith

(47:53) Crash Out or Cash Out: Jeremiyah Love

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The College Football Playoff Championship is set as Ohio State defeats Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl and advances to face Notre Dame for the CFP title. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman analyze this game as Ohio State impressed on both sides of the ball and QB Will Howard stepped up in a big way right when the Buckeyes needed him to. Texas’s defense held Ohio State as well as anyone has this season, but big mistakes on offense in the final minutes of the game and poor play calling cost them in the end.

The trio name their “Power House” and “Power Outage” including props to Ohio State’s defense and why it’s time for Ryan Day haters to back off. Plus, Ohio State opens as a 10-point favorite vs. Notre Dame in the championship--is that unfair to Notre Dame?

(0:21) Ohio State vs. Texas recap

(19:29) Power Hour Power House

(19:38) Power Hour Power House: Ohio State defensive line

(20:14) Power Hour Power House: Ohio State defensive staff

(21:40) Power Hour Power House: Jack Sawyer

(23:11) Power Hour Power House: CFP semifinals

(24:20) Power Hour Power Outage

(24:22) Power Hour Power Outage: CFP seeding

(24:56) Power Hour Power Outage: Ryan Day haters

(25:40) Power Hour Power Outage: Texas run game

(27:20) Ohio State opens as favorite vs. Notre Dame

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One half of the College Football Playoff Championship is set as Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this Orange Bowl ‘instant classic.’ How did Notre Dame overcome being completely outrun in the first half, multiple interceptions, and the loss of QB Riley Leonard for a portion of the game? For Penn State, big questions loom after the loss such as why their wide receiver group is so underdeveloped and if the narrative that coach Franklin can’t win big games will ever change.

The trio name their “Power House” and “Power Outage” from this matchup including a high-flying hurdle from Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Warren’s lack of usage and, FINALLY, something positive to say about a college kicker.

(0:26) Notre Dame vs. Penn State recap

(24:09) Power Hour Power House

(24:25) Power Hour Power House: Jeremiyah Love

(25:28) Power Hour Power House: Mitch Jeter

(27:57) Power Hour Power Outage

(29:02) Power Hour Power Outage: Tyler Warren usage

(29:30) Power Hour Power Outage: officiating

(30:43) Power Hour Power House: ESPN

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The College Football Playoff semifinals are this week with Notre Dame vs. Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State vs. Texas on Friday in the Cotton Bowl. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman preview both matchups starting with Notre Dame vs. Penn State. With both of these teams so alike in almost every category, what will it take to give one or the other an edge to win? Meanwhile for Ohio State vs. Texas, it’s hard to even come up with an advantage for the Longhorns against a Buckeye team that has been near perfect in the playoffs. Is there anything Texas can do to give themselves an edge?

The trio project whether several player prop bets will ‘crash out or cash out’ including Riley Leonard & Will Howard’s passing yards and Quinn Ewers’ & Arch Mannings touchdowns.
 

(0:35) Adam Breneman vibe check

(4:35) Why root for a conference in the playoffs?

(8:42) Notre Dame vs. Penn State preview

(26:10) Ohio State vs. Texas preview

(38:54) Crash Out or Cash Out - Riley Leonard

(41:15) Crash Out or Cash Out - Nick Singleton

(44:19) Crash Out or Cash Out - Will Howard

(46:14) Crash Out or Cash Out - Quinn Ewers

(47:49) Crash Out or Cash Out - Arch Manning

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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are officially in the books and the semifinals are set after Notre Dame beat Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Notre Dame’s dominant victory including their stout defense and top-tier special teams play. Marcus Freeman had a well-executed game plan for the Fighting Irish, but where did it all go wrong for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? And could Georgia have won this game if Carson Beck had been their quarterback?
 

The trio name their ‘Power House’ and ‘Power Outage’ from Notre Dame vs. Georgia including a nod to Marcus Freeman turning Notre Dame into a likable team and yet another roast of the first round bye structure.

(0:45) Notre Dame vs. Georgia recap

(8:51) Notre Dame 11-man substitution

(15:05) Would Georgia have won if Beck played?

(20:34) Notre Dame short a day of practice before game vs. Penn State

(24:48) Power Hour Power House

(29:34) Power Hour Power Outage

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The CFP quarterfinals continue with big drama in one matchup and another blowout in the other—but it’s probably not the game you’re thinking of. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the thrilling, double-overtime victory for Texas vs. Arizona State and Ohio State’s total thrashing of Oregon.

Arizona State rallied behind the heroic efforts of Cam Skattebo to force overtime against Texas but fell just short of completing a comeback. The trio discuss the controversial non-targeting call in the final minutes of the game, the special teams woes for both teams, and what Texas needs to improve on before their next game in the CFP semifinals.

Despite being the no. 1 ranked team in the country, Oregon got completely blown out by Ohio State. With an offensive line that’s finally clicking, Will Howard playing like a DAWG, and some of the best receivers in the country on their side, the Buckeyes look to have a real shot at winning the national championship. 

To wrap, Caroline, Fitz & Adam name their 'Power House' and 'Power Outage' from these two games including the powerful momentum Arizona State will carry with them into next season and their disdain for the College Football Playoff first round byes.

(0:36) Sugar Bowl postponed

(0:57) Texas vs. Arizona State recap

(21:05) Ohio State vs. Oregon recap

(36:52) Power Hour Power House

(41:02) Power Hour Power Outage

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Penn State advances to the CFP semifinals after defeating Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down the game and discuss what went right for Penn State and where it all fell apart for Boise State.

In the spirit of New Year’s Eve, the trio discuss who ‘dropped the ball’ for Boise State in tonight’s quarterfinal matchup. They also make New Year’s resolutions for Penn State as they advance to the semifinals against the winner of Notre Dame vs. Georgia.

(0:24) Penn State vs. Boise State recap

(16:19) Who "dropped the ball" on NYE?

(23:14) New Year’s resolutions for Penn State

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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are this week on New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz deep dive into each matchup to share keys to success, picks, predictions and more. Boise State carries the weight of every G5 school as they take on Penn State, who might just have even MORE pressure piled on them as they strive to prove they can win big games when it counts. On paper, Texas should beat Arizona State with their dominant defense, but can they overcome offensive errors to knock Cam Skattebo & ASU out of the playoffs?

The most anticipated game of the quarterfinal slate is without a doubt Ohio State vs. Oregon. Despite being the no. 1 team in the country, all the talk seems to be about Ohio State rather than Oregon. Are the Ducks getting disrespected when all they’ve done is win? Elsewhere in the CFP, Georgia fans seem convinced that Stockton will lead the Bulldogs better than Carson Beck has, but can we really expect a quarterback making their first start to hold up against Notre Dame’s defense?

Caroline & Fitz play “Crash Out or Cash Out” as they look at several player props for the quarterfinals and give their picks & predictions for each game. 

(1:58) Penn State vs. Boise State preview

(20:39) Texas vs. Arizona State preview

(31:05) Ohio State vs. Oregon preview

(42:56) Notre Dame vs. Georgia preview

(54:28) Crash Out or Cash Out - Ashton Jeanty

(55:58) Crash Out or Cash Out - Riley Leonard

(58:24) Crash Out or Cash Out - Will Howard

(1:01:03) Quarterfinal picks & predictions

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The 1st round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is officially in the books. Penn State, Texas & Ohio State each advance to the quarterfinals after blowout wins.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam give their overarching reactions from the first-ever 1st round games including the significance of home field advantage and why there will always be blowouts no matter the size of the playoffs. The trio break down each of the Saturday games & give their “Power House” and “Power Outage” from round 1. The Penn State defense proved their worth as they caused chaos for Kevin Jennings and SMU. Texas showed they can beat just about anyone when their run game is firing on all cylinders. And Ryan Day brought Ohio State back to national title contention despite their loss to Michigan as they steamrolled Tennessee. 

(0:30) CFP 1st round initial reactions 

(13:20) SMU @ Penn State recap

(26:08) Clemson @ Texas recap

(36:49) Tennessee @ Ohio State recap

(48:12) Power Hour Power House

(54:17) Power Hour Power Outage

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