Dennis Dodd joins the show to discuss the extraordinary success of the Indiana Hoosiers, who have become the first 16-0 team in college football history. Dodd reflects on Indiana's dominant playoff run, which included a lopsided victory over Alabama and a commanding win against Oregon, and compares their performance to the historic 2019 LSU team. He emphasizes that Indiana’s success is built on exceptional fundamental coaching and a roster of "football players" who excel despite not being highly-rated recruits, noting that the team has only eight four- or five-star players compared to over 50 at programs like Alabama and Oregon. Looking forward to the national championship against Miami, Dodd highlights the pinpoint accuracy of quarterback Kurtis Rourke and the impact of receivers like Charlie Becker, while noting that Miami’s defensive front will provide a formidable challenge. Finally, the conversation shifts to the University of Tennessee, where the program is navigating a busy transfer portal season with 24 players departing and an anticipated 12 to 15 new additions needed to fill critical gaps at quarterback, running back, and in the secondary.

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