November 06, 2024

Hour 1: Jessica Smetana Breaks Down Initial CFP Rankings and Notre Dame's Playoff Hopes + Caleb Williams, Matt Eberflus & The Chicago Bears Blame Game

55 minutes

In Hour 1…

[03:00] COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS REACTIONS

GoJo and Golic break down the first College Football Playoff rankings and compare the results to their projections. With the SEC and Big Ten dominating the top 12, they discuss which teams have the most challenging paths and who’s likely to get squeezed out.

[08:22] SMETTY SPEAKS ON CFP COMMITTEE’S TOP 12

Jessica Smetana joins to share her thoughts on the CFP rankings, including Notre Dame’s positioning and the committee’s handling of SMU and Boise State. Does any of this matter with so much football left to play?

[22:15] NFL TRADE DEADLINE GRADES

Which NFL team “won” the trade deadline? GoJo and Golic examine the biggest moves—from Za'Darius Smith joining the Lions to Marshon Lattimore boosting the Commanders—and debate which contender got the most valuable pick up on the last days of the trade deadline.

[37:50] BEAR DOWN: WHO’S TO BLAME FOR CHICAGO’S SLIDE

Is the Bears' season officially tanking? GoJo and Golic dive into Chicago’s recent struggles and mounting locker room issues surrounding Caleb Williams and his receiving core. The guys also discuss if Matt Eberflus’ job is in jeopardy.

[48:10] MARLON HUMPHREY DEFENDS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey defends his coach, saying it’s on the players to step up. The guys explore how a veteran player taking accountability and calling out his teammates is a sign of a strong locker room.

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