Mike and Deuce recapped Notre Dame's victory in the Orange Bowl over Penn State. They lamented the wildfires ravaging California. The guys discussed Zion Williamson's one-game suspension and Herb Jones' torn labrum. They also reviewed Lions DC Aaron Glenn's interview for the Saints' head coaching vacancy. Marc Spears, a senior NBA writer for Andscape and ESPN, joined Mike and Deuce to recap the Pelicans' awful 7-31 start to the season. Spears questioned Williamson's future in New Orleans. Mike and Deuce shared their thoughts on Cam Jordan, J. T. Gray, and Jahri Evans. Mike and Deuce discussed Georgia QB Carson Beck's decision to transfer to Miami instead of entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Jonathan Stinchcomb, a former Saints Super Bowl-winning offensive tackle, shared his thoughts on the Saints' head coaching search, highlighting Lions DC Aaron Glenn and Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi. Mike and Deuce previewed the NFL Playoffs, giving the teams they "want" and "expect" to make it to Super Bowl LIX.