Complete BS

Nine ranked teams fall. Coaches tumble with them. And the playoff picture just got flipped on its head.

In this week's Complete BS, Brien Schmauch and AV break down a wild Week 8 — from Ole Miss forgetting the fourth quarter to Alabama finding its stride — plus the Juiced Shillelagh showdown between Notre Dame and USC.

They go deep on:

• Ole Miss vs. Georgia: Rebels roll early, collapse late. Georgia grinds 221 rushing yards behind Gunner Stockton's breakout and Lawson Lucky's 3-TD day.

• Alabama vs. Tennessee: Bama dominance returns — pick-six, safety, and Ty Simpson officially in the Heisman race.

• Notre Dame vs. USC: The Irish run wild behind Jeremiah Love and Jadarian Price; Lincoln Riley still can't win on the road.

• Game Balls:

  • Jeremiah Love's monster 228-yard day

  • Chris Bell's clutch Friday night performance for Louisville

  • Jadarian Price's spark that sealed the Irish win

• Questions Corner:

  • Shane Beamer — distracted, defensive, and dropping games. Is Virginia Tech calling too soon?

  • Bill O'Brien — from NFL sidelines to Boston College futility. What's the plan in Chestnut Hill?

Plus: what Week 8 really tells us about the SEC pecking order, the Big 12 chaos, and the Group of Five's growing playoff punch.

Next up Thursday: Matthew Sprouse from The Group of Five Guys Podcast joins to talk USF at Memphis and why the "little guys" are making the biggest noise this season.

Week 8 is loaded: five ranked-vs-ranked showdowns, heavyweight rivalries, and a coaching market moving fast. Brien Schmauch and AV set the table, then Notre Dame legend Tony Rice joins to preview USC–ND and talk Lou Holtz, leadership, and the Jeweled Shillelagh.

They dig into:

• Friday Night Kickoff: Louisville @ Miami — why the Canes at home (-13.5) look built for a 35–14 statement.

• Coaching Carousel Check:

  • Penn State: Franklin out — why Curt Cignetti likely stays at Indiana, plus Matt Rhule, Eli Drinkwitz, Al Golden, and a left-field fit Brien likes: Brian Kelly back north.

  • Oregon State: Why this moment calls for a steady hand — Bobby Hauck, Brent Vigen, or Bronco Mendenhall (an OSU alum).

  • UAB: First call Bill Clark; if not, SMU OC Casey Woods or Jackson State's TC Taylor.

• Ole Miss @ Georgia: First true road start for Trinidad Chambliss, Rebels' run D vs. UGA's ground game, and why the number (-7.5) feels rich. Picks: AV UGA 28–24; Brien Ole Miss 28–24.

• Tennessee @ Alabama (Third Saturday in October): Ty Simpson's surge, Jam Miller balance, and a Vols defense thin at corner. Picks: Brien Bama 38–20; AV Bama 38–31.

• USC @ Notre Dame — with Tony Rice: Turnovers and penalties as the pivot; Makai Lemon's spotlight; CJ Carr's growth. Picks: AV ND 31–30; Brien ND 31–24.

• Top Plays – AV's Book Club:

  • Minnesota +9.5 vs Nebraska

  • Cal -9.5 vs UNC

  • Vanderbilt -2.5 vs LSU

  • Bonus leans: Ole Miss +7.5 at Georgia; Texas Tech to cover at ASU

Stick around for Tony Rice's stories on Holtz, triple-option reads, and why defense and discipline still decide big Saturdays.

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Eight ranked teams went down, defenses took center stage, and a few narratives flipped fast.

In this Complete BS episode, Brien Schmauch and AV break down a packed Week 7 and what it means next.

They go deep on:

• Red River recap: Texas 23–6 over OU — five sacks, three picks, and why Arch managed while the Longhorn defense dictated. What Mateer's post-surgery start did (and didn't) change.

• Proof in Eugene: Indiana's road win at Oregon — six sacks, two INTs, 3-for-14 on Ducks third downs, and how that reshapes the Hoosiers' playoff path.

• Illibuck takeaways: Ohio State methodically handles Illinois — turnovers swing it, defense travels, and the remaining questions on OSU's explosive ceiling.

• Top-4 snapshot: Brien's board — Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M — who's separating and who's still searching.

• Game balls:

  • Kansas State RB Joe Jackson powers a TCU upset

  • Texas duo Colin Simmons & Malik Muhammad tilt Red River

  • WR spotlights: Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) and Makai Lemon (USC)

• Accountability corner:

  • Ole Miss focus check after a narrow WSU escape

  • Florida State's identity on defense — scheme, personnel, and urgency

Plus: what Texas and OU must fix on offense, and why Indiana's schedule sets up a December collision course.

Thursday teaser: Notre Dame legend Tony Rice joins to preview USC–ND and the battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh.

When the schedule looks modest, the margins get razor-thin—and that's where seasons pivot.

In this Complete BS episode, Brien Schmauch and AV set the table for Week 7, then welcome Illinois All-American J Leman to scout Illini–Buckeyes and the fight for Illibuck.

They go deep on:

• Thursday/Friday openers: ECU at Tulane (points incoming?) and No. 24 USF at undefeated North Texas—why Brien leans Bulls 34–27.

• Portal reset: The NCAA moves the transfer window to Jan 2–16 (plus 5 days for title-game teams)—what it means for roster management and staff timelines.

• Red River Rivalry: Texas–Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl—will John Mateer go 17 days post hand surgery or is it Michael Hawkins Jr.? Expect defense-first, coin-flip football; both hosts land OU 17–14.

• Indiana at Oregon: Cignetti vs. Lanning, Mendoza vs. Dante Moore—a playoff résumé game either way. Our cards: Ducks by a score (think 31–27 / 33–27).

• Ohio State at Illinois (with J Leman): Can a fast start, third-down wins, and Luke Altmyer's experience make this tight? J breaks down matchups, pressure points, and why the tight end could tilt it.

• AV's Book Club (best bets):

  • UNLV −6.5 vs Air Force (lock)

  • Iowa State −2.5 vs Colorado

  • SMU −19 vs Stanford

  • Clemson −14.5 vs Boston College

  • Bonus: South Carolina +9.5 at LSU

Short slate, big leverage—grab a seat.

Three ranked teams went down — Penn State, Texas, and Iowa State — and the college football picture just got a major reshuffle.

This week on Complete BS, Brien Schmauch and AV break down everything from Week 6, including:

• Florida 29, Texas 21: DJ Lagway shines, Jadan Baugh powers the ground game, and The Swamp finally wakes up.

• Bama Back in Form: Ty Simpson and Jam Miller lead a statement second half as the Tide look like themselves again.

• Miami Tops FSU: The Canes continue their climb with the strongest résumé in the country.

• UCLA stuns Penn State and shakes up the Big Ten picture.

• Game Balls & Gripes: Freshmen rise, veterans stumble, and some coaches face tough questions.

October football is here — and it's separating the serious contenders from everyone else.

What happens when a Florida State legend brings both war stories and hard truth to the table? You get a masterclass in football, leadership, and Seminole pride.

In this Complete BS episode, Brien Schmauch sits down with All-American, national champion, and former sixth overall NFL Draft pick Corey Simon for an unforgettable conversation.

They go deep on:

• Recruiting battles with Lou Holtz, Steve Spurrier, and Bobby Bowden's legendary closing skills

• Life lessons from Mickey Andrews, Odell Haggins, and Coach Bowden that went far beyond football

• Draft day stories, Andy Reid's promise, and why Philly was the perfect fit

• How coaching youth and serving in the Florida Senate trace back to the values of football

• And of course, the 2025 Miami–FSU showdown at Doak Campbell:

  • Can Tommy Castellanos escape Miami's edge rush?

  • Why the time of possession battle is everything

  • Corey's prediction for a nail-biting finish in Tallahassee

It's part history, part rivalry preview, and 100% Seminole pride. If you bleed garnet and gold, this is one you can't miss.

Week five gave us nail-biters across the board — but the biggest takeaway is simple: Oregon already looks playoff-bound. Dante Moore went into Penn State's Whiteout, stared down 111,000 fans, and walked out the better quarterback. With the Ducks' schedule easing up, it's hard to see a scenario where they're left out of the Final Four.

Brien Schmauch and Aaron Vause also dive into:

• Alabama ending Georgia's 33-game home streak and Ty Simpson proving he's Heisman material

• Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss keeping the Rebels alive in the SEC race

• Indiana's demolition job and why Curt Cignetti has the Hoosiers looking like a real threat

• Why Penn State's offense (and James Franklin's decisions) may be the program's biggest obstacle

• LSU's defense can't hide an anemic offense much longer

It's a weekend where contenders separated from pretenders — and Oregon planted their flag as the first true playoff lock of 2025.

Week 4 whet the appetite—now comes the feast we've had circled since schedules dropped. We open with real Friday-night juice (FSU–UVA, TCU–ASU), then dive into a loaded Saturday headlined by a whiteout in Happy Valley, Bama between the hedges, and LSU–Ole Miss fireworks. Penn State legend OJ McDuffie jumps on to break down Ducks–Nittany Lions and what it'll take to survive 110k in white.

Highlights

• Friday warm-ups: FSU at Virginia, TCU at Arizona State (why the Sun Devils need this one).

• SEC showdowns: LSU at Ole Miss (can the Rebs gash LSU's leaky red-zone O?) and Alabama at Georgia (nine of ten to Bama… but at night, Between the Hedges).

• Whiteout main event: Oregon at Penn State — edge rushers, crowd chaos, and OJ's blueprint for a Lions W.

• "I've got questions" teams: where Oklahoma stands after Auburn, and who's actually elite right now.

Picks & Plays

• AV's Book Club: Ole Miss -1.5, Penn State -3, Houston -12.5 (Friday fade of Oregon State).

• Bonus board: Indiana -7.5 at Iowa, late-night get-right BYU -6.5 at Colorado.

Couch Coach Nation, Week 4 is in the books—and it brought everything from thrillers to total meltdowns. Brien Schmauch and Aaron Vause break it all down, including:

• Clemson's ongoing implosion and why Dabo's "yes-man" staff is sinking the Tigers

• Texas Tech's fourth-quarter takeover in Salt Lake City and the rise of DC Shiel Wood

• Oklahoma's nine-sack defensive domination over Auburn—and why OU's offense still raises questions

• Indiana's 63–10 demolition of Illinois and how Curt Cignetti has the Hoosiers looking dangerous

• Auburn's fight in a road loss that shows the program's arrow is pointing up

• Game balls for the week—including Eric McAlister's monster night and the Indiana coaching staff's masterclass

Plus: Brien updates the Complete BS Top 25, and the guys preview a monster Week 5 slate with LSU–Ole Miss, Alabama–Georgia, and Oregon–Penn State with special guest OJ McDuffie.

From chaos in Clemson to dominance in Bloomington, this was a week that shifted narratives fast. Buckle up, Coach Nation.

Three weeks in, and the college football landscape is already upside down. Clemson, Notre Dame, and Florida are hanging by a thread, two coaches are out of a job, and the Heisman race has some unexpected new names at the top.

This week on Complete BS, Brien Schmauch and Aaron Vause break down:

• Why John Mateer and Dante Moore look like the real Heisman frontrunners

• How early firings at Virginia Tech and UCLA could backfire in the transfer portal

• The ACC, Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12 playoff pictures — and why the American might sneak in a G5 rep

• Game-by-game previews: Texas Tech–Utah, Auburn–Oklahoma, Illinois–Indiana

• Book Club Picks to win you money this weekend — including a late-night USC cover play

It's the quarter pole of the season, and the chaos is just getting started. Heritage, hype, and high stakes — we've got it all covered.