Why is Notre Dame above Miami in the latest CFP rankings? Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel discuss what exactly is the committee thinking and preview the biggest games that could alter those rankings this weekend.

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Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel break down the evolving College Football Playoff landscape, analyzing top teams and potential scenerios, while offering insights, predictions and opinions for fans navigating postseason anticipation. 

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Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel reflect on a college football season unlike any they've ever seen — one defeind by a wave of in-season coaching firings, restless fan bases, massive buyouts and a sports that's lost all sense of patience.

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Colllege football's latest epidemic? Firing coaches midseason. It's chaos — wrecking chemistry, killing recruiting, and exposing how desperate programs have become for instant success. Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel discuss how the landscape of college football continues to change as pressure continues to mount on head coaches.

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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When a college program fires a coach mid-season, the ripple effects are significant: recruiting decommitments spike, players jump to the transfer portal, team morale suffere and on-field improvement is rarely immediate. Tom and Berry discuss the future of several programs who decided to axe its coach before the end of the season. 

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule is in the headline after addressing rumors linking him to the potential Penn State opening. Rhule emphasized his commitment to rebuilding Nebraska, but what does Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel believe? 

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Two historic programs come to Dallas' Cotton Bowl with opposite trajectories for the annual Red River Rivalry. A deep dive into how the No. 5 Sooners can set the course for the remainder of their season against a inconsistent Texas team. 

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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The Miami Hurricanes once dominated the college football landscape with flair and talent. Now, it's a new era and Hurricanes are back. Plus, the latest AP poll is dominated by SEC and Big Ten teams. Is that a good thing?

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Tom and Berry discuss Oklahoma State's firing of Mike Gundy, offer their thoughts on trick plays, like the one OU used against Auburn, plus a look at three huge games this weekend.

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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Big-time programs have already lost two games. Do we know who the great teams are? Also, Arch Manning has not looked good so far, but is it OK to boo a college athlete?

About the hosts

Berry Tramel is a columnist at the Tulsa World in Oklahoma. Tom Shatel is a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska.

Tramel has been covering college football since 1979. Shatel has been covering Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald since 1991 and has been covering college football since 1980.  

Friends from their days covering the Big 8, these two get together once a week to talk all things college football.

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