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Why poor linebacker play is wrecking NFL defenses, breaking down Brent Venables' plan for Alabama, and a TNF preview.

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In this episode:

CFP Preview: A look at Alabama vs. Oklahoma, focusing on Brent Venables’ diverse defensive scheme, plus predictions for Miami vs. Texas A&M.

The End of the Chiefs’ Season? Analyzing the fallout of Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear and why the Kansas City defense was already regressing before the injury.

The Linebacker Problem: Why defenses like the Buccaneers and Panthers are collapsing due to poor second-level play and the inability to cover the middle of the field.

Rams vs. Lions: How Sean McVay has evolved the Rams offense with 13 personnel and why their “aggregate” defensive line is outperforming teams with “splash” edge rushers.

Bills Run Defense Issues: Breaking down why Buffalo’s light boxes and hybrid linebackers are a liability against physical AFC teams as they head toward the playoffs.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Heisman Snubs & Fernando Mendoza

03:09 CFP Preview: Bama vs. OU

07:05 Miami vs. Texas A&M

09:18 JMU vs. Tulane Breakdown

10:52 FCS Playoffs: Montana vs. Montana St.

12:15 Bucs Defensive Collapse

15:23 Panthers Run Game Struggles

19:49 Mahomes Tears ACL

25:02 Herbert Passes Mahomes

26:00 Micah Parsons Injury Impact

30:10 Bo Nix & Broncos Defense

35:40 Raiders’ Scoring Drought

38:59 Colts vs. Seahawks Recap

42:49 Rams Offensive Evolution

47:22 Dolphins Clock Management

50:00 Bills Run Defense Issues

53:40 Ravens Shutout Bengals

56:07 Trevor Lawrence’s Resurgence

58:39 Historic NFL Stats

01:01:08 Texans Win Streak

01:04:47 TNF Preview: Rams vs. Seahawks

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Analyzing Indiana’s defensive disguise, Jalen Hurts’ issues against the blitz, and diagnosing the Chiefs' offensive collapse.

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In this episode:

- CFP Bracket Reaction: We break down the playoff seeding, the “drunk” ACC, and preview key first-round matchups like Alabama vs. Oklahoma.

- Indiana’s Defensive Scheme: A deep dive into how Indiana’s defense utilized unique coverages to limit Ohio State and Jeremiah Smith.

- Coaching Carousel: Thoughts on the final spins of the coaching carousel, including Colin Klein returning to his alma mater, Kansas State.

- Chiefs in Crisis: Analyzing Kansas City’s offensive struggles, defensive regression without an effective pass rush, and whether the dynasty is truly fading.

- Eagles & Hurts Issues: Diagnosing Jalen Hurts’ poor performance against the Chargers and his struggles throwing into the middle of the field.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: College Football Playoff Reaction

06:30 - The “Drunk” ACC & Duke’s Championship Win

08:40 - Coaching Carousel: Colin Klein Returns to K-State

11:48 - CFP Bracket Reveal: G5 Teams & The “Paper Tiger” NCAA

16:20 - CFP First Round Previews: Alabama vs. Oklahoma & Texas A&M

20:00 - Heisman Talk & NFL Draft QB Implications

23:20 - Scheme Deep Dive: How Indiana’s Defense Stifled Ohio State

25:44 - NFL: Colts vs. Jaguars & The Anthony Richardson Injury Fallout

32:55 - Are the Chiefs in Trouble? (Offensive Struggles & Veach’s Moves)

41:25 - Shedeur Sanders, The Browns, and Titans

44:45 - Broncos vs. Raiders: PS2’s Dominance & “Boring” Wins

49:00 - Commanders Regression: Kliff Kingsbury & Defensive Issues

52:00 - NFC South: Saints, Bucs & The “Dirty Birds”

55:00 - Ravens vs. Steelers: Lamar’s Struggles & Tomlin’s Defense

57:50 - Bengals vs. Bills: Snow Game & Josh Allen’s Offense

01:00:30 - Dolphins Defense & Tua’s First Cold Weather Win

01:02:08 - Seahawks vs. Falcons: Nickel Play & Pass Rush

01:05:37 - Bears vs. Packers: Caleb Williams vs. Jordan Love

01:08:30 - Rams vs. Cardinals: Kyler Murray & Gannon’s Defense

01:10:00 - MNF Deep Dive: Jalen Hurts’ Issues vs. The Blitz

01:13:35 - TNF Preview: Falcons vs. Bucs & Outro

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Breakdowns of the CFB coaching carousel, why Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson struggle vs. the blitz, and the Packers' defensive evolution.

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In this episode:

Lane Kiffin to LSU: We break down the major coaching moves, including Kiffin taking the LSU job and John Sumrall heading to Florida.

Cowboys Upset the Chiefs: An analysis of how the Cowboys’ defense stifled Patrick Mahomes and why the Chiefs continue to struggle in the “middle eight”.

The Lions’ Collapse: A look at Dan Campbell’s questionable playcalling, the Packers completing the sweep, and why Detroit is in danger of missing the playoffs.

QBs vs. The Blitz: We discuss why mobile quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson are seeing the highest blitz rates in the league and struggling to counter them.

Texas & The SEC: A recap of the Texas defense stepping up against A&M and the reality check facing the Longhorns in their new conference.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: NFL Coaches & Playbooks

04:16 Texas Defense shuts down A&M

07:51 Coaching Carousel: Lane Kiffin to LSU & John Sumrall to Florida

12:54 Pete Golding & The Future of Ole Miss Defense

16:05 Chiefs vs. Cowboys Recap: Why KC lost the “Middle 8”

18:49 How Eberflus Fixed the Cowboys Defense

27:37 Packers Sweep the Lions & Dan Campbell’s Playcalling Issues

32:06 Bears Upset Eagles & Caleb Williams’ Game Management

34:22 Why Jalen Hurts & Lamar Jackson Struggle vs. The Blitz

40:32 Bengals Defense Forces 5 Turnovers vs. Ravens

42:03 The AFC South Race: Texans, Colts & Jags

46:07 Quick Hit: Falcons vs. Jets 46:59 Rams vs. Panthers & Bryce Young

49:47 Browns vs. 49ers

52:14 Cardinals vs. Bucs

54:31 Seahawks Dominate Vikings & Kevin O’Connell’s Struggles

55:50 Bills vs. Steelers & Josh Allen

57:52 Broncos Win Again vs. Commanders

01:03:00 TNF Preview: Cowboys vs. Lions

01:06:37 Outro

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Cody and Felix analyze the Rams' "lie" defense and the Texans' physicality. Plus, previews for Ohio State vs. Michigan, Chiefs-Cowboys, and the full NFL Thanksgiving slate.

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In this episode:

- Texas & Oregon’s Ascent: We discuss how Texas is peaking at the right time with Arch Manning and analyze Oregon’s evolution into a “new blue blood” under Dan Lanning.- "The Game" Preview: We break down the Ohio State vs. Michigan matchup, highlighting the Buckeyes’ dominance and Michigan’s schematic regression under Wink Martindale.- Defensive Philosophies: We contrast the Houston Texans’ physical, “punch you in the face” style with the Los Angeles Rams’ deceptive, “everything is a lie” coverage disguises.- Rookie QB Realities: We examine the developmental paths of young quarterbacks, comparing Caleb Williams’ need for structured creativity against JJ McCarthy’s statistical struggles.- Thanksgiving Slate & Eagles Panic: We preview the holiday weekend games, predict a Chiefs win over Dallas, and discuss why the Philadelphia Eagles might be on the verge of a collapse.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Thanksgiving Break Chaos 01:10 Texas Dominance & Arch Manning’s Ascent 04:38 Oklahoma’s Defensive Identity vs. Mizzou 10:20 Can Lincoln Riley Fix USC? 12:26 Dan Lanning & Oregon as a “New Blue Blood” 17:00 The Game: Ohio State vs. Michigan Preview 19:33 The Wild ACC Playoff Picture 23:29 Texans Defense: “Punch You in the Face” Style 26:02 JJ McCarthy’s Struggles & Vikings Issues 30:09 Jameis Winston & The Value of Backup QBs 35:32 Chiefs Find a Way (Again) & Latu’s Interceptions 39:41 The Patriots’ Historic Defensive Run 44:21 Is JSN the Best Receiver in the NFL? 45:16 Caleb Williams: Genius vs. Structure 51:26 Saints, Taysom Hill, & 13 Personnel Obsession 54:08 Don’t Sleep on the Cardinals Defense 56:37 Rams vs. Bucs: “Everything is a Lie” Scheme 59:31 Ravens vs. Jets: A Win is a Win 1:01:44 Cowboys Stun the Eagles: Comeback Analysis 1:07:42 Thanksgiving Preview: Packers vs. Lions 1:08:52 Preview: Bengals vs. Ravens 1:10:09 Thanksgiving Preview: Chiefs vs. Cowboys

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Cody and Felix discuss James Franklin to Virginia Tech, the Broncos stun the Chiefs, and Josh Allen's historic day. Plus, film analysis on why J.J. McCarthy can't throw left.

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In this episode:

* React to the breaking news of James Franklin becoming the next head coach at Virginia Tech and discuss the future of the program.

* Analyze the Broncos’ stunning upset win over the Chiefs, focusing on how Bo Nix handled Kansas City’s zone pressures.

* Break down Josh Allen’s historic six-touchdown performance against the Buccaneers and why the Buffalo defense remains a concern.

* Discuss the Vikings’ struggles, specifically highlighting film evidence that rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy cannot throw to his left.

Preview the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup between the Texans and the Bills, looking at how Houston’s defense matches up on a short week.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Commanders vs. Dolphins: An “Overtime Thriller”

03:57 - Breaking News: James Franklin to Virginia Tech

08:58 - SEC Recap: Texas falls to Georgia & the state of the conference

11:41 - Texas A&M: Can Marcel Reed win a title?

15:11 - Oklahoma beats Bama again & Venables’ defense

16:43 - Cal & Indiana: Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti’s success

18:59 - Bucs vs. Bills: Josh Allen’s historic 6-touchdown day

25:14 - Packers vs. Giants: Panic in Green Bay?

30:34 - Panthers vs. Falcons: Why Atlanta’s defense collapsed

33:10 - Michael Penix injury update & the Kirk Cousins contract

36:59 - Bears vs. Vikings: Brian Flores vs. Caleb & J.J. McCarthy’s fatal flaw

40:10 - Rams vs. Seahawks: McVay wins, Darnold throws 4 picks

43:46 - Broncos stun the Chiefs: Bo Nix vs. Spags’ zone pressure

51:48 - Jaguars vs. Chargers: LA needs tackles

53:19 - Lions vs. Eagles: Vic Fangio’s defense dominates

56:25 - AFC North: Flacco vs. Rodgers & Steelers/Bengals

58:21 - Thursday Night Football Preview: Texans vs. Bills

01:00:28 - Breaking: Victor Wembanyama out 2-3 weeks

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A full NFL Week 10 recap! Are the Patriots the AFC's best? Plus: McVay's new offense, college's "singular toe" catch, and a Jets-Pats preview.

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In this episode:

* Break down college football’s wildest moments, including Indiana’s “singular toe” game-winning catch and USC’s “cheeky” fake punt number switch that the Big Ten later admitted was illegal.

* Analyze the muddled AFC picture, noting the Dolphins “flipped the script” on the Bills and the Broncos’ offense looks “pitiful” despite their 8-2 record.

* Dive into the NFC West, highlighting Sean McVay’s successful pivot to 12 and 13 personnel with the Rams and Mike Macdonald’s “genius” Seahawks defense, which ranks as a top-five pressure team despite being bottom-ten in blitzing.

* Make the case for the New England Patriots being the true dominant team in the AFC, crediting the coaching of Mike Vrabel and the MVP-caliber play of rookie quarterback Drake May.

* Preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets and Patriots, predicting a “grimy game” and taking the under, but framing it as a game the Patriots must win to prove they are the AFC’s top team.

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Timestamps:

00:15 - Texas Tech’s “East Coast 3-4” Defense

01:43 - Penn State vs. Indiana & “The Singular Toe”

01:57 - Breaking Down the “Catch of the Century”

02:20 - Should the NFL Adopt the One-Foot Rule?

04:18 - USC’s “Cheeky” Fake Punt & Illegal Number Switch

05:53 - “If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Trying”

06:23 - Memphis Upset & the G5 NIL Gap

09:56 - The American Conference as the “P6”

12:19 - TNF Recap: Broncos’ “Pitiful” Offense

14:05 - Is Bo Nix Holding the Broncos Back?

14:38 - Is it a Sean Payton Problem or a Bo Nix Problem?

16:43 - Colts vs. Falcons: Jonathan Taylor is the Engine

17:40 - Michael Penix’s Struggles with Protection Calls

19:47 - Dolphins “Flip the Script” and Dominate the Bills

21:13 - Is There a Dominant Team in the AFC?

23:12 - Rams Dominate 49ers with a New Offensive Pivot

23:46 - Sean McVay’s Shift to 12 & 13 Personnel

25:08 - Are the Rams the NFC’s Most Dangerous Team?

25:49 - Mike Macdonald’s “Genius” Seahawks Defense

29:46 - DeMarcus Lawrence’s “Rebirth”

30:53 - Seahawks D: Top 5 Pressure, Bottom 10 Blitz Rate

32:02 - Browns vs. Jets... “Somebody Had to Win”

34:02 - Texans Beat Jaguars; Davis Mills’ Weird Stat

36:18 - Making the Case: The Patriots are the AFC’s Best

37:09 - Drake May: “A Baby Josh Allen” & MVP Candidate

39:34 - Why Mike Vrabel is a “Coach’s Coach”

43:23 - Caleb Williams’ 4th Quarter Heroics vs. Giants

43:38 - Jackson Dart’s 4th Concussion

46:07 - NFL Week 10 Quick Hits: Lions, Saints, & Panthers

47:23 - SNF: Chargers Beat Steelers

48:28 - The Vikings: A “Week-to-Week” NFL

49:12 - Thursday Night Preview: Jets vs. Patriots

50:21 - Final Predictions: A “Grimy Game”

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The Bills top the Chiefs, the Steelers' defense transforms with a new two-high look, and the Eagles trade for Jalen Phillips. Plus, could Nick Saban return to LSU?

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In this episode:

* Analyze the “great quarters debate” on social media and discuss the trend of NFL owners, like the Colts’, using headsets for direct oversight.

* Break down the college football landscape, focusing on Arch Manning’s development at Texas and a deep dive into the major coaching carousel openings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State.

* Detail the specific defensive schemes from Week 9, including the Steelers moving Jalen Ramsey to safety and the Panthers using two-high rotations and a “big five” front to stop Jordan Love.

* Examine the competitive NFC North, covering the Vikings’ use of A-gap blitzes to pressure Jared Goff and the Bears’ wild 47-42 shootout win over the Bengals.

* The main event, Bills vs. Chiefs, is dissected, with the hosts expressing concern over the Bills’ ability to run on the Chiefs’ defense, highlighted by James Cook’s 100-yard game.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: AFC West Standings & Chiefs vs. Bills Recap

01:17 Why the Colts Owner Wears a Headset on Gameday

03:55 The Impact of Private Equity & Consultants on NFL Franchises

05:17 Breaking Down “The Great Quarters Debate”

07:59 NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles Acquire Jalen Phillips & Jaire Alexander

09:13 College Football: Arch Manning & Texas’s Offense

11:07 Ranking the Top College Football Contenders

12:59 Analyzing the College Coaching Carousel: LSU, Florida, Penn State

17:55 Top Coaching Candidates: Lane Kiffin, Bob Chesney, & More

22:27 The Future “NFL Model” for College Football Programs

25:03 TNF Recap: Ravens vs. Dolphins

28:43 Packers vs. Panthers: How Ejiro Evero’s Scheme Stopped Jordan Love

32:08 Patriots vs. Falcons Recap

32:55 Steelers vs. Colts: Jalen Ramsey’s Move to Safety

37:42 Chargers vs. Titans Recap

39:03 Vikings vs. Lions: Brian Flores’s A-Gap Blitz Package

42:16 Broncos vs. Texans: A Defensive “Grindfest”

44:19 Bears vs. Bengals: A 47-42 Offensive Shootout

48:05 SNF Recap: Seahawks vs. Commanders

50:41 Main Event: Why the Bills’ Win Over the Chiefs is Concerning

58:47 Thursday Night Preview: Broncos vs. Raiders

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Analyzing Brian Kelly's $54M LSU firing, Miami's "horrendous" uniforms, and if the Packers are a legit Super Bowl team. Full CFB & NFL weekend recap. Plus, a look at this week's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Ravens and Dolphins.

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In this episode:

*We break down the shocking firing of LSU’s Brian Kelly, including the tense meeting with the governor and the staggering $54 million buyout.

*The crew debates Miami’s “horrendous” military appreciation uniforms, which were so ugly they “stayed ugly” and made players invisible on TV.

*Vanderbilt is 7-1 for the first time since World War II, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, who is all moxie.

*The panel discusses whether the Packers are a legitimate Super Bowl team, citing the “27-year-old mark” for their quarterbacks as Love follows Favre and Rodgers.

*We highlight under-the-radar NFL prospects, including Indiana’s “cerebral” QB Fernando Mendoza, who was once bound for Yale.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Miami’s “So Ugly They Stayed Ugly” Military Uniforms

02:37 - South Carolina vs. Alabama Recap

02:55 - Alabama QB Ty Simpson & his 2028 prospect brother

03:45 - Is South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers the next Anthony Richardson?

05:00 - Nyck Harbor: “Built like Achilles with the hands of stone”

06:49 - Texas vs. Mississippi State & the cooling Arch Manning hype

07:46 - Will Texas coach Steve Sarkisian leave for the NFL?

09:47 - Indiana Football is “really, really good”

10:03 - Meet Indiana’s “cerebral” QB, Fernando Mendoza

12:14 - Brian Kelly FIRED by LSU after A&M loss

12:49 - The staggering $54 MILLION Brian Kelly buyout

15:22 - Is Matt Rhule the top candidate for the Penn State job?

16:22 - Cursed? Nebraska’s struggles since firing Frank Solich

18:09 - Luke Fickell & Wisconsin’s struggles

20:18 - Undefeated Georgia Tech: Why they can be a problem

22:28 - Ole Miss’s D2 QB, Carson Chambliss

23:32 - Vanderbilt is 7-1, their best start since WWII

26:22 - Houston is the Big 12 Dark Horse

27:10 - Chargers vs. Vikings: A “wasted season” for Minnesota?

29:51 - Saquon Barkley’s breakout game vs. Eagles

30:14 - Giants lose another one of their young stars

32:20 - Myles Garrett’s 5-sack game

32:53 - The Bengals’ defense is “bad”

35:53 - Broncos’ dominant win over the Cowboys

36:37 - Are the Packers a “legitimate Super Bowl team”?

37:16 - Thursday Night Preview: Ravens vs. Dolphins

37:51 - Ravens DC Zach Orr vs. Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver

41:49 - The value of an athletic backup QB (Snoop Huntley)

42:29 - Caleb Williams’ “quintessential” bad game

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From the college coaching carousel and "Let Dak Throw" to Miami's "meme offense."

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In this episode:

* Break down Billy Napier’s “inevitable” firing at Florida and speculate on the college coaching carousel, including James Franklin and Rhett Lashley.

* Analyze what’s wrong with Trevor Lawrence, suggesting he has a “mid-ceiling and a mid-floor” and lacks a “killer instinct”.

* Argue that the Miami Dolphins are a “meme offense” facing cultural issues and in need of a “total reset”.

* Discuss why Dak Prescott is a “top-five quarterback”, why the Rams have the #1 DVOA defense, and why the Chiefs are “back”.

* Explain why elite defenders like Micah Parsons are “worth every dime” for their ability to take over games.

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Timestamps:

00:08 Intro & Billy Napier Fired at Florida

01:56 The College Coaching Carousel: James Franklin to Florida?

02:25 College Game Roundup: Georgia upsets Ole Miss, Notre Dame beats USC

04:04 Why Ole Miss is the “Penn State of the SEC”

05:41 ACC Dark Horse: Rhett Lashley and SMU

06:14 NFL Week in Review: Flacco, Rodgers, and Thursday Night Football

07:02 The Cleveland Browns are the “Heel of the NFL”

08:58 Ja’Marr Chase is the “YAC King”

10:20 Jaguars vs. Rams: “Something Genuinely Wrong” with Trevor Lawrence

11:49 Analysis: Trevor Lawrence Lacks the “Killer Instinct”

15:23 Why the LA Rams Have the #1 DVOA Defense

17:10 Tangent: Coaching Nepotism in the NFL

18:07 NFC East: Eagles Need a “Perfect Day” from Jalen Hurts

22:10 What’s Going On with Saquon Barkley?

23:38 “Just Let Dak Throw”: Dak Prescott is a Top-5 QB

28:11 Packers vs. Cardinals: Why Micah Parsons is “Worth Every Dime”

29:19 NFC North: Caleb Williams & the Bears Offense

31:10 Why Todd Bowles is an Elite Blitz Designer

32:05 “They’re Back”: The Kansas City Chiefs Dominate the Raiders

35:27 Broncos vs. Giants: A “Crazy Game”

38:25 Final Verdict: “The Broncos Suck”

38:55 AFC East: The Miami Dolphins Collapse

39:20 Why the Dolphins are a “Meme Offense”

42:30 The Dolphins Need a “Total Reset”

44:05 AFC East Future: Drake Maye and the Patriots

45:31 Closing Thoughts: Miami’s Roster is Full of Holes

47:47 Outro

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