Adapt and Respond with RJ Young: A College Football Podcast Adapt and Respond with RJ Young: A College Football Podcast

College Football Week 8 lookahead + your voicemails

Oct 19, 2026 · 51m

Summary

RJ Young defends his exclusion of Wake Forest from his top 25, arguing their lack of wins against ranked opponents makes them unrankable despite their 5-1 start. He then analyzes Texas's crisis, criticizing Arch Manning's inability to handle the complex offense and questioning head coach Steve Sarkisian's play-calling. The episode also covers Ohio State's precarious situation after losing their starting quarterback to injury, noting the offensive line's failure to protect the backup. Finally, Young commiserates with Oklahoma fans, blaming quarterback John Mateer's turnovers for holding back…

Topics discussed

Cal Sheet Prediction Market Ad Show Introduction and Voicemail Info Debate on Wake Forest's Top 25 Ranking Analysis of Texas Losses and Arch Manning Arch Manning Confidence and Texas Outlook Ohio State QB Injury and Offensive Line Issues Top 25 Rankings and Indiana vs Ohio State Jeremiah Smith Potential and Luke Fahey Role Quarterback Teaching and Play Calling Oklahoma's Poor Performance and Playoff Hopes Oklahoma Self-Sabotage and Shadowboxing Metaphor Oklahoma Defense vs John Mateer Interceptions Show Closing and Sign-off
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