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Join us as we dive into the fallout of a wild College Football Playoff quarterfinal round and look ahead to a historic semi-final lineup featuring the "New Bloods" of the gridiron. We're breaking down how the landscape has shifted from traditional giants like Alabama and Ohio State to the rise of Indiana, Mississippi, Miami, and Oregon. Key Moments 00:00:15 – A New Era of Dominance: We discuss the shift in power as the SEC and Big Ten dominate the remaining playoff field, leaving Miami as the lone outsider in the final four. 00:01:05 – From Basketball School to Football Power: A tribute to Indiana legend Isiah Thomas as we acknowledge Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosiers' incredible 14-0 run that has officially turned Indiana into a football school. 00:02:07 – Miami’s Giant-Slaying Run: Breakdown of the 10th-seeded Hurricanes' massive upsets over Texas A&M and defending champion Ohio State. 00:03:50 – The Collapse of Ohio State: We analyze how Miami outplayed the Buckeyes in every facet, including a look at why 5-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith didn't stay home in Miami. 00:06:25 – Oregon’s Shutout Statement: We recap Oregon's 23-0 dominant performance over Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl and debate if the Big 12 is truly on the same level as the Big Ten and SEC. 00:10:41 – The Rose Bowl Rout: Discussing Indiana’s 38-3 "funeral" for Alabama and what makes this Hoosier defense so impenetrable. 00:15:43 – The SEC Standard is Falling: A candid look at why Alabama and Georgia aren't the gold standard anymore, specifically looking at the quarterback struggles for the Bulldogs. 00:20:17 – Semi-Final Preview (Ole Miss vs. Miami): We look ahead to the Fiesta Bowl, comparing the "Houdini" play of Trinidad Chambliss against Miami’s elite defensive line. 00:24:40 – The Heisman Showdown (Indiana vs. Oregon): A breakdown of the Peach Bowl matchup between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, and why coaching might be the deciding factor. 00:27:45 – The "Dirty Dozen" Recruitment: How Indiana built a championship-caliber roster using "unwanted" players from the transfer portal and D2 ranks, defying the traditional blue-chip ratio.

Welcome to Episode 170 of Breakdown! We’re kicking off 2026 with a deep dive into the absolute chaos of the transfer portal and previewing a massive weekend of College Football Playoff semifinals. Whether it’s $6 million bidding wars for quarterbacks or rematches for all the marbles, we’ve got you covered from the SEC to the Big Ten. Episode Summary In this episode, we tackle the wild "reverse Nico situation" with Washington's Demond Williams and LSU's massive $6 million offer that has the transfer portal in a frenzy. We also break down the logic—or lack thereof—in current NIL contracts and why the "free market" is officially running college ball. Finally, we preview the heavy-hitting playoff matchups: Ole Miss vs. Miami and the Big Ten rematch between Indiana and Oregon. Can the Hoosiers break the "blue chip ratio" and ride the wave all the way to a ring? Key Moments & Insights [00:10] – The $6 Million Quarterback: We dive into the drama surrounding Washington QB Demond Williams entering the portal just days after signing a contract, thanks to a massive offer from LSU. [01:45] – Contractual Chaos: We discuss why these NIL contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on until players are considered employees with collective bargaining. [05:12] – LSU’s QB Hunt: Why LSU is passing on Sam Leavitt for Williams, specifically focusing on injury timelines and spring camp availability. [06:50] – Ole Miss vs. Miami Preview: A breakdown of the QB battle between Trinidad Chambliss and Carson Beck. Is Miami's defense just too much for the Rebels? [10:40] – The Coaching Factor: Discussing Pete Golding’s first real test at Ole Miss without a "rematch" game plan to follow. [13:30] – Indiana vs. Oregon Rematch: Previewing the Friday night showdown. We look at Oregon's depth issues at running back and whether they can stop the Indiana "mauling." [15:20] – Mendoza vs. Moore: A look at the NFL-caliber QB matchup. Fernando Mendoza (Heisman winner) vs. Dante Moore in a battle for the top draft spots. [17:45] – The "Overrated" Debate: A heated take on whether Oregon's Dan Lanning is the most overrated coach in the sport despite his 10-win seasons. [20:50] – Basketball Tease: A quick nod to Michigan's narrow win over Penn State as we prepare to transition into hoops season.

We discuss the 2025 National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. We breakdown each teams' strengths and weaknesses, the potential impact of the game on the future of college football, and the likelihood of Notre Dame joining the Big Ten. We also discuss the new 12-team playoff and whether it's an improvement over the previous format(s). We conclude with our picks on who will win the game.

This week's topics include: THE Ohio State Buckeyes' recent championship win, and the upcoming college basketball season. We highlight the Michigan State Spartans as a potential contender in the Big 10 and discuss the strength and depth of the SEC, particularly Auburn and Alabama. We also mention the potential for 13 or even 14 SEC teams to make the NCAA tournament, and like always, we discuss the SEC vs. the Big 10.

We discuss Colorado's Travis Hunter winning the Heisman Trophy over Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, in the closest race since 2009, when Ndamukong Suh came in 4th behind Colt McCoy (3rd), Toby Gerhart, and the winner, Mark Ingram. We pivot to the college football playoff, and tackle the first round matchups; highlighting the battle in the Hoosier state.

In this one we recap rivalry week, including: - the 8OT thriller between Georgia and Georgia Tech in Athens, - South Carolina squeaking by Clemson late - Alabama winning the Iron Bowl again - Texas dominating Texas A&M for a spot in the SEC Championship - and of course the biggest upset in the history of The Game, with Michigan kicking a late field goal to win and getting into a brawl with Ohio State after a flag planting mishap We also preview the Championship Games, including: - The Boise State vs UNLV rematch in the Mountain West - Arizona State vs Iowa State in the Big XII - SMU vs Clemson in the ACC - The Georgia vs Texas rematch in the SEC - and Oregon vs Penn State in the B1G

The Big Ten makes up 80% of the Top 5, but has no other teams in the Top 25.

Subscribe to our audio podcast! https://anchor.fm/s/12265f7c/podcast/rss In review, we discuss... * Sherrone Moore becoming the first Michigan coach to win their first game against Michigan State in almost 80 years *Penn State quarterback, hurting his leg and being a gametime decision against Ohio State *Ohio State barely squeaking by Nebraska *Kentucky losing their seventh straight SEC home game *Sam Pittman & the Arkansas Razorbacks creeping to one win away from bowl eligibility *Texas squeaking by Vandy, and *Bama dominating Mizzou We also preview... *OSU going into Happy Valley as a 4 point favorite *Indiana going into Michigan State with the potential to win nine games for the first time since 1967 *Mississippi going into Arkansas as a 6.5 point favorite *Georgia being a 16.5 favorite over Florida and the largest cocktail party out there in Jacksonville, and *Texas A&M going into South Carolina as a 3.5 point favorite

We talk about all of Week 8, focusing particularly on Georgia’s dismantling of Texas. What does Quin Ewers being benched for Arch Manning mean long term for the Longhorns? We also try to figure out what’s wrong with Alabama after their loss at Tennessee, and how seriously we all need to be taking Indiana. Previewing Week 9, we ponder if Michigan can get right against Michigan State, wonder who’s the healthier team between Bama and Mizzou, predict the LSU / Texas A&M outcome, and more!

Last weekend we were at a wedding and unable to watch any college football live, but we did go back and watch the OSU / Oregon game in full, and compressed versions of other games. We still review Week 7 and preview Week 8 including Georgia / Texas, Michigan / Illinois & Alabama / Tennessee

Vandy did it. The Commodores upset the AP #1 ranked team for the first team ever, and the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first time since 1984. It wasn’t a fluke, they led the entire game, and put up 40. That win overshadowed Arkansas’ upset of #4 Tennessee. Chaos hasn’t been seen like that since 2007. We talk about it, preview the Ohio State / Oregon game, and Michigan a little bit more

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No B1G or SEC in the NCAA :(