Analyzing Indiana’s defensive disguise, Jalen Hurts’ issues against the blitz, and diagnosing the Chiefs' offensive collapse.

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In this episode:

- CFP Bracket Reaction: We break down the playoff seeding, the “drunk” ACC, and preview key first-round matchups like Alabama vs. Oklahoma.

- Indiana’s Defensive Scheme: A deep dive into how Indiana’s defense utilized unique coverages to limit Ohio State and Jeremiah Smith.

- Coaching Carousel: Thoughts on the final spins of the coaching carousel, including Colin Klein returning to his alma mater, Kansas State.

- Chiefs in Crisis: Analyzing Kansas City’s offensive struggles, defensive regression without an effective pass rush, and whether the dynasty is truly fading.

- Eagles & Hurts Issues: Diagnosing Jalen Hurts’ poor performance against the Chargers and his struggles throwing into the middle of the field.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: College Football Playoff Reaction

06:30 - The “Drunk” ACC & Duke’s Championship Win

08:40 - Coaching Carousel: Colin Klein Returns to K-State

11:48 - CFP Bracket Reveal: G5 Teams & The “Paper Tiger” NCAA

16:20 - CFP First Round Previews: Alabama vs. Oklahoma & Texas A&M

20:00 - Heisman Talk & NFL Draft QB Implications

23:20 - Scheme Deep Dive: How Indiana’s Defense Stifled Ohio State

25:44 - NFL: Colts vs. Jaguars & The Anthony Richardson Injury Fallout

32:55 - Are the Chiefs in Trouble? (Offensive Struggles & Veach’s Moves)

41:25 - Shedeur Sanders, The Browns, and Titans

44:45 - Broncos vs. Raiders: PS2’s Dominance & “Boring” Wins

49:00 - Commanders Regression: Kliff Kingsbury & Defensive Issues

52:00 - NFC South: Saints, Bucs & The “Dirty Birds”

55:00 - Ravens vs. Steelers: Lamar’s Struggles & Tomlin’s Defense

57:50 - Bengals vs. Bills: Snow Game & Josh Allen’s Offense

01:00:30 - Dolphins Defense & Tua’s First Cold Weather Win

01:02:08 - Seahawks vs. Falcons: Nickel Play & Pass Rush

01:05:37 - Bears vs. Packers: Caleb Williams vs. Jordan Love

01:08:30 - Rams vs. Cardinals: Kyler Murray & Gannon’s Defense

01:10:00 - MNF Deep Dive: Jalen Hurts’ Issues vs. The Blitz

01:13:35 - TNF Preview: Falcons vs. Bucs & Outro

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