We had to bring out the big guns for our final College Football Playoff first-round thoughts, preview and predictions. David Ubben welcomes Cameron Teague-Robinson, Audrey Snyder, Sam Khan Jr., and Pete Sampson, The Athletic's Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, and Notre Dame beat writers, respectively, to the podcast. Each beat writer shares an X-factor for their respective CFP game, and they preview and predict the outcome. What is Ohio State and Penn State's greatest strength? Does Texas or Notre Dame have the easier path to the National Championship? And more!

Rundown:

- Ohio State vs Tennessee final thoughts with Cameron Teague-Robinson (1:15)

- Penn State vs SMU final thoughts with Audrey Snyder (14:10)

- Texas vs Clemson final thoughts with Sam Khan Jr. (30:00)

- Notre Dame vs Indiana final thoughts with Pete Sampson (43:30)

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We reveal our final College Football Playoff brackets on today's show! Before then, David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris MC The Golden Gloat Awards, Until Saturday's CFB season award show. Who will win awards for the Best and Worst Takes, Postgame Soundbite, Chaotic Moment and more? The portal spat out a rare player at Clemson. What does it mean for Dabo's portal philosophy? Wisconsin landed Billy Edwards Jr., and Penn State and Beau Pribula demonstate consistent flaws in the CFB calendar. Afterward, David, Chris, and Damien share their final CFP field. To close out the show, the incredibly talented Josh Snead and Robert Clay, the masterminds behind SEC Shorts, join the podcast!

Rundown:

- The Golden Gloat CFB Awards (1:15)

- Clemson's portal get (23:30)

- Wisconsin & Penn State QB shuffle (25:45)

- Final CFP bracket (32:45)

- SEC Shorts' Josh Snead and Robert Clay join the show! (40:15)

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Travis Hunter won the Heisman, but Ashton Jeanty had a real case. For David Ubben and Chris Vannini, this was their most difficult Heisman ballot ever. The guys unveil their ballots, and Damien Harris tears them apart. Before that, the trio rank the non-playoff bowl games they're most excited about. Plus, the transfer portal sent Jackson Arnold to Auburn and Miller Moss to Louisville.

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Bill Belichick, the most decorated NFL coach ever, is a North Carolina Tar Heel. Why and how did this marriage come together? David Ubben asks Brendan Marks, The Athletic's North Carolina guru, what went on behind the scenes. Bruce Feldman later joins the podcast to dicsuss UNC's ceiling, Belichick's checklist, Stephen Belichick, and if Bill can turn this program into a playoff contender.

Rundown:

- Fanbase temperature (1:30)

- UNC internal alignment on hiring (3:15)

- How the deal came together (5:30)

- Did Deion Sanders influence this deal? (8:30)

- UNC's NIL problem (11:00)

- Michael Jordan's involvement? (13:30)

- What are the long-term goals? (15:00)

- The Belichick Bible (17:30)

- Control, control, control (19:30)

- Bruce Feldman joins + is this the biggest hire of all-time? (23:00)

- Will UNC regret this? (25:30)

- What does Belichick bring to the table? (28:30)

- Talent evaluation issues? (32:30)

- How Stephen Belichick fits into this (35:00)

- Belichick's day-one checklist (37:30)

- To late to go portal-ing? (40:30)

- UNC's 2025 schedule & a year-one flip? (42:45)

- Can you win at UNC? (44:45)

- O/U playoff appearances (46:45)

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Bill Belichick is going to North Carolina. Arguably, the greatest NFL coach ever is headed to Chapel Hill. Chris Vannini shares what The Athletic knows so far about the agreement before welcoming in David Ubben and Damien Harris to preview next week's playoff games. Is this is for Ryan Day at Ohio State? Will Tennessee be catapulted to new heights with a playoff win? Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have a lot on the line while Indiana is playing with house money. Plus, Darian Mensah to Duke and more transfer portal updates.

- Bill Belichick to coach North Carolina (:15)

- Ohio State vs Tennessee preview (2:15)

- Will OSU fire Ryan Day if they lose? (13:00)

- Program-defining win for Tennessee? (18:00)

- Ohio State-Tenn predictions (20:45)

- Notre Dame vs Indiana (24:00)

- Marcus Freeman's future with a win & loss (29:30)

- Notre Dame-Indiana predictions (38:30)

- Darian Mensah to Duke + more transfer portal news (41:00)

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Texas vs Clemson and Penn State vs SMU College Football Playoff games are only a week away! David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview and predict each matchup. Is it time Steve Sarkisian starts Arch Manning? Damien explains why the Longhorns should start Manning instead of Quinn Ewers. The transfer portal is officially open now! The guys discuss if Alabama would sign Jackson Arnold, but Damien has another surprise QB in mind. Plus, Damien gives his take on Bill Belichick's conversations with North Carolina to be its next head coach.

Rundown:

- Texas vs Clemson; it's time to start Arch Manning (1:30)

- Texas-Clemson predictions (19:30)

- Greg Byrne's faux pas (21:00)

- Penn State vs SMU; can Kevin Jennings protect the ball? (26:30)

- Is Bill Belichick fit to coach college football? (41:30)

- Carousel updates (49:00)

- The transfer portal opens! (51:45)

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The 12-team College Football Playoff is set, but did the CFP committee get it right? David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the first-ever 12-team field, and they debate whether Alabama deserved to get in over SMU. Later, the guys share their thoughts from a fun conference championship Saturday. Is Georgia in trouble if Carson Beck can't play? Is Oregon the BEST team in the nation? Does Cam Skatteboo deserve Heisman votes? Ralph Russo hops on the show before we close things out to recap The Athletic's CFP Bracket Challenge. Who won?!

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Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan and many other programs exceled in this early signing period. David Ubben, Mitch Light and Manny Navarro breakdown National Signing Day winners, like LSU and Auburn, and losers, like Clemson, UCLA and more. Plus, Timeshare Salesman Manny has some destinations booked for Miller Moss, Jackson Arnold and other transfer portal entrants.

Rundown:

- National Signing Day; 2025 Class rankings (2:00)

- Most impactful flips, late signings (3:00)

- Texas, Alabama or Georgia: Which had the best NSD? (8:00)

- Oregon beating Ohio State in recruiting; what it means for the Big Ten hierarchy (12:30)

- Recruiting clowns: Clemson, Florida State (15:00)

- Florida's surge (22:15)

- Michigan's ascent (26:45)

- SMU's G5 to P4 jump pays off (29:30)

- Texas A&M, TCU battle for Texas leftovers (32:00)

- Colorado, Deion's recruiting philosophy working? (34:00)

- Brent Key, Georgia Tech's big win (37:15)

- Other winners/losers (41:15)

- Predicting transfer destinations for Jackson Arnold, Miller Moss & others (44:30)

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Ohio State fell, and Alabama snuck into the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of the final rankings on Sunday. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the penultimate CFP field, the Buckeyes hosting, the ACC sweating it out and more. Afterward, the trio preview championship weekend. Can Texas take revenge against Georgia, and why has Carson Beck been so good lately? Is Oregon really the best team in the country? SMU deserves a playoff spot regardless of Saturday's results, and Clemson could be a bid thief. Cam Skettebo for Heisman? Boise State-UNLV win-and-your-in game. Later, Chris has coaching carousel updates, including West Virginia and UCF's top candidates, FSU, Michigan and Oklahoma's coordinator changes, and more!

Rundown:

- CFP rankings reaction: Does Alabama deserve to be in? (1:00)

- Texas vs Georgia (11:15)

- Conference championships' place in the 12-team era (15:00)

- Oregon vs Penn State (22:00)

- SMU vs Clemson (27:30)

- Arizona State vs Iowa State (31:30)

- Boise State vs UNLV (35:45)

- West Virginia HC candidates (42:15)

- Florida State hires Gus Malzahn & Tony White (45:00)

- Purdue candidates (49:15)

- Oklahoma's new OC (50:45)

- UCF candidates (52:00)

- Sherrone Moore fires Kirk Campbell, Michigan's OC search (53:45)

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Ohio State and Miami suffered upset losses to Michigan and Syracuse sending the College Football Playoff into a tailspin. David Ubben and Chris Vannini react to Week 14 of the college football season. A Saturday that included the Wolverines beating the Buckeyes (again) leaving many asking: Is it finally time to fire Ryan Day? Chris thinks so. Can the same be said for Mario Cristobal? This isn't your typical Georgia team, and Texas whipped Texas A&M in College Station. The guys and producer Cam took in Midnight Yell, and we're excited to share our experience with you. Plus, a long playoff debate about Tennessee, Ohio State, Big 12 vs G5 byes, and the coaching carousel is whirling.

Rundown:

- Ohio State, it's time to fire Ryan Day (1:30)

- The Game Brawl + flag planting takes (9:00)

- Miami's a "disgrace" voicemail via Omar (12:30)

- Georgia survives GT to punch SEC title ticket (20:30)

- Big 12 Championship set (25:45)

- Texas dominates Texas A&M (30:00)

- Sounds from Midnight Yell (34:15)

- AP Poll Top-25 reaction + Ohio State vs Tennessee (40:30)

- David's Ohio State conspiracy (45:30)

- Will South Carolina make the playoff? via John (49:30)

- Purdue, North Carolina, UCF jobs open (53:30)

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Ohio State, Michigan and Texas and Texas A&M enter critical rivalry games in Week 14 of the college football season. But, what is each program's long-term trajectory with conference realignment, NIL, recruiting and the transfer portal at play? David Ubben is joined by The Athletic's Texpert, Sam Khan Jr., as well as Austin Meek and Cameron Teague Robinson, Michigan and Ohio State scribes, respectively, to explore the future of the Buckeyes, Wolverines, Longhorns, and Aggies?

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