The guys debate the big question: Did Ohio State lose the game, or did Indiana win it? Emotions run high as they unpack how the Buckeyes let an undefeated season slip away and what really went wrong in Indianapolis.

Despite the disappointment, the Buckeyes still secured a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Cardale, Beanie, and Dave look ahead to New Year’s Eve in the Cotton Bowl and discuss who they’d rather face — Miami or Texas A&M.

Next, thanks to our friends at Dr Pepper, the crew dives into the biggest controversy in college football: the CFP fallout and Notre Dame’s stunning playoff snub. Did the Fighting Irish deserve a spot? Drop your thoughts in the comments. They also revisit Notre Dame’s decision to skip the postseason entirely. Was it the right move? The crew weighs in and we want to hear your take, too.

With help from Buckeye Basement Solutions, the guys offer their best ideas on how to actually fix the College Football Playoff system. Is there a better way forward?

To wrap things up, they react to Brian Hartline’s decision to leave for USF. Should he stick around through the playoff, or is it a distraction? Plus, the guys break down Penn State’s surprising hire of Matt Campbell and what it means for the Big Ten landscape.

Finally, the show closes with a look at the Heisman race, where Julian Sayin is now a finalist and Fernando Mendoza appears to be the heavy favorite. Do the guys agree he should take home the trophy?

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