The Bills top the Chiefs, the Steelers' defense transforms with a new two-high look, and the Eagles trade for Jalen Phillips. Plus, could Nick Saban return to LSU?

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In this episode:

* Analyze the “great quarters debate” on social media and discuss the trend of NFL owners, like the Colts’, using headsets for direct oversight.

* Break down the college football landscape, focusing on Arch Manning’s development at Texas and a deep dive into the major coaching carousel openings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State.

* Detail the specific defensive schemes from Week 9, including the Steelers moving Jalen Ramsey to safety and the Panthers using two-high rotations and a “big five” front to stop Jordan Love.

* Examine the competitive NFC North, covering the Vikings’ use of A-gap blitzes to pressure Jared Goff and the Bears’ wild 47-42 shootout win over the Bengals.

* The main event, Bills vs. Chiefs, is dissected, with the hosts expressing concern over the Bills’ ability to run on the Chiefs’ defense, highlighted by James Cook’s 100-yard game.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: AFC West Standings & Chiefs vs. Bills Recap

01:17 Why the Colts Owner Wears a Headset on Gameday

03:55 The Impact of Private Equity & Consultants on NFL Franchises

05:17 Breaking Down “The Great Quarters Debate”

07:59 NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles Acquire Jalen Phillips & Jaire Alexander

09:13 College Football: Arch Manning & Texas’s Offense

11:07 Ranking the Top College Football Contenders

12:59 Analyzing the College Coaching Carousel: LSU, Florida, Penn State

17:55 Top Coaching Candidates: Lane Kiffin, Bob Chesney, & More

22:27 The Future “NFL Model” for College Football Programs

25:03 TNF Recap: Ravens vs. Dolphins

28:43 Packers vs. Panthers: How Ejiro Evero’s Scheme Stopped Jordan Love

32:08 Patriots vs. Falcons Recap

32:55 Steelers vs. Colts: Jalen Ramsey’s Move to Safety

37:42 Chargers vs. Titans Recap

39:03 Vikings vs. Lions: Brian Flores’s A-Gap Blitz Package

42:16 Broncos vs. Texans: A Defensive “Grindfest”

44:19 Bears vs. Bengals: A 47-42 Offensive Shootout

48:05 SNF Recap: Seahawks vs. Commanders

50:41 Main Event: Why the Bills’ Win Over the Chiefs is Concerning

58:47 Thursday Night Preview: Broncos vs. Raiders

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