Stanford Steve and The Bear discuss the overwhelming appeal of the underdogs going into Championship Saturday, Bear’s wild weekend of travel and the recent lack of upsets in the championship games. Then, the guys hit on every game this weekend, talking about the excellent defenses facing off in the Big 12, Kent State looking battle-tested, Utah State’s unlikely run to the Mountain West championship, Louisiana with a lot to play for, if Cincinnati’s defense can handle Houston again, the importance of Alabama starting fast, a race to 20 points in Michigan-Iowa and Steve’s strong conviction in the ACC title game. Later, their thoughts on the coaching carousel, Steve’s NFL lock of the year and the Big Mike Happy Recap.

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