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0:00 – Intro

1:30 – LSU’s Power Struggle: President, AD, and Governor All Involved

4:45 – Shared Targets: Joe Brady, Jeff Brohm, Brent Key, Lane Kiffin

6:20 – The Playoff Problem

8:55 – Would Mike Elko Really Leave Texas A&M?

11:15 – LSU’s Political Mess: AD Change, President Influence, Governor Power

12:50 – Penn State’s Stability Advantage in the Search

14:10 – Could LSU Target James Franklin? National Odds Say Yes

16:45 – LSU Insider Perspective: Why Franklin Isn’t on the Real Shortlist

19:30 – Does Joe Brady Even Want to Return to College Football?

21:00 – Can Penn State or LSU Convince Brady to Leave the NFL?

23:50 – How Brady & Hartline Could Build NFL-Style Staffs in College

25:00 – LSU’s Built-In Edge: “The Dirt” and Louisiana Talent Pipeline

27:10 – Penn State’s Edge: Stability, Structure, and Pat Kraft’s Support

29:00 – Florida vs LSU vs Penn State: Ranking the Top 10 Jobs

31:00 – Final Debate: Which Job Is Better for a First-Time Head Coach?

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