Jake and Ed dive into the heated discussions surrounding college football rankings, particularly focusing on the exclusion of teams like Miami and BYU from the playoff picture. They analyze the implications of brand recognition in rankings, the importance of winning, and the upcoming games that could impact the playoff landscape. The conversation is filled with passionate takes and predictions as they navigate through the complexities of college football's ranking system. In this conversation, Jake and Ed delve into the upcoming college football championship games, including the SEC showdown between Georgia and Texas, the Big Ten clash of Penn State and Oregon, and the ACC battle between Clemson and SMU. They also discuss the implications of National Signing Day, highlighting the impressive recruiting classes of Texas and Oregon, and the impact of the transfer portal on college football dynamics.