Saturday vs Sunday

In the second quarter of a tie game between the Giants and Eagles, Kayvon Thibodeaux clearly strips the ball from Jalen Hurts before the whistle is blown on a tush push play. After the play the officials determine his forward progress was stopped and awarded the Eagles a first down. 

This is the most egregious officiating blunder to date of this controversial play and likely the final nail in the coffin for the tush push. Im most other cases the major issues is a false start that is in question. 

In this case the officials retroactively decide that Hurts' forward progress was stopped even though the whistle had not been blown. In addition, Hurts was clearly still moving forward, and Dallas Goedert was still pushing him. This is the first case where the players pushing the QB are contributing to the controversy and the inability of the referees to effectively call this play fairly. 

It's time to do away with this play as it it appears it cannot be officiated with any consistency or coherence.

Vanderbilt survives a rock fight game against Mizzou in a  game dominated by the defenses. The play of the game was CJ Heard ripping the ball out of Jamal Roberts hands on a blitz where Heard got home so quickly he almost took the handoff himself. 

If you like offensive football this was not the game for you. But if you like watching gritty, tough defense both teams brought it all game. 

The Tigers had a last gasp chance on a Hail Mary that was caught on the 1 yard line, but time expired and so did their hopes for a comeback. 

Even though Mizzou lost Pribula, Zollers looked great being thrown into a tough spot. It's not obvious there is any drop off at the QB position without Pribula. The loss leaves the Tigers on the outside looking in for the SEC. 

Vandy is still in contention for both the SEC title game and the playoffs, they just gotta keep winning.

In a game between traditional basketball powers the Hoosiers dominated the Bruins and made another strong statement for them to be considered the #1 team in the country. 

The Hoosiers haven't missed a beat from their regular season dominance from last year. This year they're even better and a 12-0 regular season is absolutely the expectation. Indeed their next true challenge will be whoever they meet in the BIG10 championship game. 

Curt Cignetti just signed a long term deal as Indiana's administration understood they have the hottest coach in the country and Penn State, among others, were likely sniffing around to poach him.

This team has NFL talent at every level of the defense and offense, with Fernando Mendoza leading the way as a potential first round draft pick and Heisman front runner.

At this point the exceptions for this team are legitimately a national title. 

On the other side of the field the resurgent Bruins got a reality check. This doesn't take away anything from what Tim Skipper and Jerry Neuheisel have done since taking over, however it does show the gap in talent between UCLA and a national title contender. Even with this loss the Bruins can still make a bowl game if they win out. And that would be a big accomplishment given how badly this season started.

Texas A&M seemed to unravel at the end of the first half with a punt block for a safety, two turnovers including a pic in the end zone and giving up 10 points and the lead in the final 7 mins of the first half. LSU had all of the momentum. 

Then the 3rd quarter happened. The Aggies clearly were not phased at all about the sloppy end to the first half as they rattle off 35 points in the second half blowing out the Tigers in Death Valley. 

Marcel Reed goes for 4 TDs two in the air and two on the ground. In what feels like a repeat of his breakout performance from last year when he ran over LSU. 

LSU's offensive line could neither run block or pass protect as the Aggies sacked Nussmeier 7 times and had 11 TFLs. The Tigers QB looked like a beaten man by the end of the game, and their defense threw the towel in early in the 4th quarter which was a bad look for Brian Kelly.

The Aggies look like the best team in the country that can win a shootout as well as a rock fight. They control their own destiny for both the SEC championship, the playoffs and a playoff bye. They are rounding into top form at the right time of the year, and Mike Elko looks like a perfect fit in College Station. 

LSU on the other hand is now eliminated from contention for the SEC championship and the playoffs and has also cost Brian Kelly his job. In hindsight Kelly never seemed like a good fit for LSU. The hunt is on for his replacement and the next coach will be under massive pressure to turn this team around, and fast.

Ole Miss goes into Norman on a messy day but that didn't bother Trinidad Chambliss. The Rebels emerging star QB threw for 315 yards and a TD in sloppy wet conditions. Ole Miss piled up 431 yards on what was assumed to be a strong OU defense. The Rebels defense held Mateer in check and specifically neutralized his ability to run. 

The Sooners were not efficient on offense relying on a few big plays for most of their scoring. The Rebels on the other hand were very efficient moving the ball at will for most of the game through the air, spreading the ball around to 8 different receivers,  and got just enough on the ground to keep the Sooners defense honest. 

Kewan Lacy is a legitimate force at running back getting 78 tough yards and 2TDs. 

The Rebels are in control of their own destiny and should be favored in all of their remaining games. The SEC championship game is still in reach as well as the playoffs.

With two conference losses the Sooners are somewhat on the outside looking in, however the opportunity to get back into both SEC title contention and the playoffs may still be within their reach given the remaining teams on their schedule include Bama, Tenn, Mizzou and LSU. They will definitely need help, and they have to win out for any chance at the playoffs.

BYU Pick off Rocco Becht 3 times including a Pick 6 to pull away from the Cyclones, outscoring them 24-3 in the second half. This was a complete win for the Cougars including a special teams fumble recovery, the defense sacking Rocco Becht 4 times and getting 6 TFLs.

Bear Bachmeier continued his development throwing for 307 yards 2TDs no INTs. He added another 49 yards on the ground and a TD. 

The Cougars had two receivers go over 100 yards. Parker Kingston had 133 yards and 2 TDs, Chase Roberts had 128 yards. 

This was a complete team win against a good opponent on the road in one of the loudest stadiums in the Big 12.

The Cougars sit atop the Big12 at 8-0 with two massive games coming up against Texas Tech and Cincinnati. They control their own future and look every bit the part of a championship caliber team.

Chargers bounce back from tough loss on a short week dominating the Vikings on Thursday Night Football. LA runs for 207 yards, and holds the Vikings to 34 yards on the ground in a thorough domination of the ground game. Herbert was efficient through the air going 18/25 227 yards and 3TDs. He threw an ill advised pass over the middle that got picked off giving the Vikings a short field for their only TD. The Vikings also got another potential pick 6 taken away during an official review. Regardless, there was no way the Vikings were ever going to win this game. 

The Chargers dominated the Vikings on the ground and through the air. LA had 5 sacks, 7 TFLs, an INT and pressured Wentz all game long. Wentz was in considerable pain and probably shouldn't have played the second half. 

Both teams have been decimated with injuries, the Vikings missing both starting tackles, and a big time playmaker Andrew Van Ginkel among other. 

The Chargers got Joe Alt back which seemed to have made a big difference in the run game as they racked up 207 rushing yards with third string RB Kimani Vidal. Rookie TE Oronde Gadsden got in the action with 5 catches for 77 yards and a TD. 

This was a complete team effort from the Chargers dominating the Vikings in all phases of the game. The Chargers are firmly in the mix for both a division title and a high seed for the playoffs if they can maintain this pace moving into the second half of the season.

The Vikings on the other hand seem to be in the midst of a lost season with mounting injuries, a big question mark at QB, and no answers on defense.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday we talk about the Colts continued dominance and Daniel Jones resurgence as possibly the best player in the NFL. Jonathan Taylor is currently the leading the league in rushing and put up 3TDs against the Chargers. 

Jones threw for 2 TDs no picks, in a surgical dissection of the Charges defense. The Colts defense sacked Herbert 3 times and picked him off twice in a total dominant performance in all phases of the game. 

Right now no team in the NFL is playing better than the Colts, and Daniel Jones is an early MVP favorite. The schedule gets tougher in the second half of the season where the Colts will have the opportunity to prove to their naysayers that they are indeed for real.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday we review the improbable comeback win the Denver Broncos got over The New York Giants. Bo Nix throws for 2TDs and Runs for two more as the Broncos score 33 points in the 4th quarter, after putting up zero points and only 111 yards of offense through the first 3 quarters. 

The Giants were in form control of this game throughout the first 3 quarters and the Broncos struggled to complete even a simple pass. During the epic 4th quarter comeback the Giants offense continued to score, however their defense completely vanished giving up 33 points to lose the game by one point. New York's kicking game was abysmal missing two extra point kicks and the offense also missed a two point conversion which turned out to be the difference in the game. 

Despite a late INT, the Giants offense looked good and the future still looks bright for Dart, Skattebo and company. We can't lay this one entirely at the feet of the players, we think coaching had a lot to do with how loose the Giants defense played in the 4th quarter. It cannot be true that New York suddenly forgot how to play defense, its more likely they were be coached to play a vulnerable style that the Broncos to full advantage of. 

Finally we have to give massive props and credit to Denver for hanging in a game where they looked utterly incompetent for three quarters and maintained a belief that they could still win this game. Regardless of how bad the Giants defense looked in the fourth quarter, Denver still had to put up all of those points to win.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down one of the most inspiring turnarounds of the college football season — UCLA’s dramatic win over Maryland, capped off by Nico Iamaleava’s game-winning drive with 32 seconds left. Despite throwing two interceptions (including a brutal pick-six) and losing a fumble, Nico refused to fold, leading the Bruins to their third straight victory after starting the year 0–4. We dive into how UCLA’s defense has completely transformed under new leadership, why the run game keeps them competitive in every matchup, and how this team’s toughness and belief are reshaping the narrative around UCLA football. It’s not flashy — it’s gritty, physical, and full of heart. The Bruins are officially back.