The Texans jumped out to a 14-0 lead before most fans had a chance to settle in to their seats to watch the game. 

The Chargers uncharacteristically gave up two long TD passes early in the game, which proved to be too much to overcome. 

After going down 14-0 the Chargers outscored the Texans 16-6. A Missed field goal and extra point turned out to be the difference in a tie game going to over time, or needing a touchdown to win in regulation.

The Texans defensive line was harassing Herbert all game sacking him 5 times and getting pressure seemingly on almost every play. 

Herbert proved he is an MVP candidate brining the bolts back and putting the bolts in position to be tied in regulation. 

CJ Stroud started the game on fire, but cooled off and had a few shaky moments throwing two INT's (one tipped) and at least one other turnover worthy play.

Both teams had a tough time holding onto the ball trading interceptions, fumbles and dropped passes. 

Both teams have elite defenses capable of winning a Super Bowl. The question still remains if the offenses will be enough.

BYU completes the comeback scoring 15 points in the 4th quarter to beat Georgia Tech 25-21 in the Pop Tarts bowl finishing with a 12-2 record.

The Cougars were without their leading rusher TJ Martin and star linebacker Jack Kelly. Bachmeier was also hobbled and had to do all of his damage through the air going 27/38 325yards and a TD. 

Running back was by committee with Jovesa Damuni and Enoch Nawahine combining for 80 yards and two TDs. 

Tight end Carsen Ryan stepped up with 120 yards receiving and Parker Kingston added 76 yards receiving and another 20 rushing. 

The Cougars had to overcome two turnovers on the red zone getting stopped on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line, and also fumbling a kick off on the 2 yard line. 

Georgia Tech had a chance to win the game on the final drive until Evan Johnson picked off Haynes King in the end zone to ice the game.

The Yellowjackets finished the season losing three of their final four games closing the season on a down note. Haynes King finished a stellar career and despite the loss Georgia Tech is headed in the right direction with coach Brent Key.

Alabama went into Norman Oklahoma and took down the Sooners in a complete reverse of the previous game these two teams played. 

This time around it was Mateer who threw the pick six, and Oklahoma make critical errors in the kicking game missing field goals and getting a punt blocked.

The Crimson tide overcame a 17-0 deficit with the momentum turning when freshman sensation wide reciever Lotzeir Brooks broke 3 tackles for the first of his two TDs.

Oklahoma couldn't survive the self inflicted wounds, and Alabama got stronger as the game went on. 

This was a great season for the Sooners and the future looks good for Venables moving forward.

Alabama silenced the naysayers who thought they didn't deserve a spot in the playoffs. They will have another opportunity to prove they belong when they face the #1 ranked Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl.

Miami went into a hostile environment and beat Texas A&M in a windy game where points were at a premium. Missed Field Goals, errant passes and dominating defensive line play was the story of the game. 

Mark Fletcher Jr. was the star of the game for Miami leading all rushers with 172 yards, and carried the ball 5 times for 75 yards on the only TD drive of the late in the 4th quarter.

Texas A&M had a chance to win on the final drive of the game but came up short when Marcel Reed through his second interception in the endzone.

Both defensive lines were causing havoc all game, but Miami's D-line in particular was the most dominant unit on the field. 

Texas A&M had a great season and the future looks bright with all of the talent that they still have on this team.

Miami is headed to Texas to play Ohio State in what should be another defensive struggle.

Oregon and Ole Miss dominate JMU and Tulane adding to the case for reworking the playoff selection process. 

Notre Dame, Vandy, BYU, Texas and Virginia are some of the teams and fan bases that have to be sick to their stomachs watching uncompetitive playoffs games from home instead of being in those games.

These results are likely to push us towards a two tiered playoff system in the near future that separates the 'power 4' from the rest of college football.

Chargers win another gritty game with a punishing defense, doing just enough on offense. 

In a must have it game, the Chiefs didn't have it on offense at all. In a continuing theme for 2025 the Chiefs couldn't run the ball and couldn't hit any explosive plays in the passing game. Mahomes scrambled for their only TD. 

The Chiefs defense still played really well holding the Chargers to 16 points, but that still wasn't good enough. The lack of offensive production has fully caught up with the Chiefs and now they'll be on the couch watching the playoffs from home for the first time since Patrick Mahomes has been their starting QB.

The Chargers are playing gritty tough football lead by their defense. The line was harassing Mahomes all game lone and the secondary was teeing off on Chiefs receivers with some of the biggest hits we've seen all season. 

The Chargers have beaten the Eagles and Chiefs at their own game in back to back weeks. Tough Defense and tough offense. This team has truly taken on Jim Harbaugh's personality. This looks like a team that can make a deep run in playoffs.

Week 15 of the 2025 season will be a memorable weekend in NFL history for the wrong reasons. 

Patrick Mahomes suffered a season ending ACL injury in the final minutes of a losing effort that knocked them out of the playoffs for the first time in his career as a starting QB.

Micah Parsons tore his ACL after becoming the highest paid non QB in NFL history. 

Davante Adams entered the week with the most TD's in NFL and suffered what looked like a severe hamstring injury.

Going into week 15 the Rams and Packers looked like two of the best teams in the NFC and likely Super Bowl contenders. Coming out of week 15 they both have to find a way to replace irreplaceable players. 

There were many other serious injuries throughout this season, but this weekend put an exclamation point on it.

The College Football Playoff is an invitational. Even the week to week rankings are arbitrary and decided by a group of people who will not share their reasons. 

The selection committee always leaves someone out who many people think should have been in. And likewise they put someone in that many people think should be left out. 

Until the committee is eliminated entirely and there is a defined 'play in' system, we will always get this debate of who 'deserved' to be there.

Indiana's defense leads the way to a Big10 title and 13-0 record. This was every bit of a heavyweight fight between what looks like the two best teams in the country. 

Both defenses were dominant and deserving of high praise.

Fernando Mendoza made the plays that mattered in the 4th quarter to secure the win. 

These teams go into the playoffs with first round bye's and look like they're headed on a collision course for a rematch in the national title game.

Texas Tech was the better team in all phases of the game and left no doubt they're one of the best teams in the country. They dominated BYU and earned a first round bye in the playoffs.

The Red Raiders Defense lead they way as it has all year. Bear Bachmeier got injured in the first half of the game and it was clearly limiting the BYU offense.

Texas Tech looks like a complete team and will be a handful for whoever faces them in playoffs.