Ep. 224 - Let's Gather Round for a Jam-Packed Bedlam Preview

No opening take today, but Lee admits off the top that he's already picked OSU to win Bedlam. Will his opinion change by the end of the podcast? Is this the biggest Bedlam game ever (3:00)? We go over what impresses us the most about OSU's offense (17:15). Where does OU's defense have an advantage in this one? Grant thinks the Sooners will be able to slow down OSU's run game (23:00). Lee provides his thoughts on OSU's skill position players (27:15). OSU's offense wasn't very good a year ago against OU's defense. Which Spencer Sanders will we see Saturday night (29:50)? OU could struggle with OSU's play action boot game and Grant's convinced the Cowboys will do everything they can to exploit OU's weaknesses on tape (34:05). Over to OSU's defense. It's time for us to say a bunch of nice things about this group and watching the Cowboys' defense has made Lee angry (35:20). Does OU's offense matchup well anywhere against OSU's defense? Find out why both of us thought of Eric Gray while watching film of OSU's defense (40:20). Is OU running the ball effectively the key to winning the game? But... what happens if OU can't run the ball? Can Caleb Williams win this game with his arm (48:00)? Lee wants to talk about OSU safety Jason Taylor's pick-6 against Texas and why it reminded him of a recent play that OU's defense *did not make*. All Lee wants to know is... why does OSU make plays like this, but OU's veteran players seemingly can't (52:15)? Grant gives his final thoughts about the game. He was pretty confident early in the week, but since then Grant's confidence in an OU win has decreased (1:00:25). Lee tells you what he likes about the way this game is setting up, which includes a weird soundbite from a very confident Spencer Sanders (1:04:10). Then Lee talks about what he doesn't like about this game coming in, gives you the keys to the game, and then gives his final pick for Bedlam (1:11:40). Over to Playoff Rankings talk. We try to figure out a healthy amount of scenarios that would include OU or OSU in the field. Is Cincinnati in if the Bearcats win out? It would be horrible for college football if both Georgia and Alabama make the Playoff. Also not great if both Cincinnati and Notre Dame get in as well (1:20:30). Grant addresses his recent comments that CJ Stroud is Ohio State's version of Landry Jones (1:29:00). Over to the Big 12 slate. Why is Texas favored over K-State? Iowa State's primed for a blowout win. Grant points out all the reasons why Texas Tech could beat Baylor. Would you dare bet Kansas over West Virginia (1:30:30)? We go to our weekly picks. Grant is 36-18-1 this season. When will his hot streak end? We pick Ole Miss-Miss. State/Iowa-Nebraska/Ohio State-Michigan/Alabama-Auburn/Penn State-Michigan State. And we finish up with some final Bedlam thoughts (1:37:45). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9