Did the CFP Committee give Alabama a MULLIGAN before playing LSU? Previewing Crimson Tide vs Tigers
Summary
Andy and Ari analyze whether Alabama’s high initial playoff ranking provides a safety net against a loss to LSU, debating if the game is truly an elimination match. They discuss the Florida State coaching search, noting Eli Drinkwitz’s explicit rejection and Rhett Lashley’s ambiguous response, while questioning if the job is a bargain bin opportunity. The episode also covers NC State’s potential hire of Philip Rivers and highlights the Miami-Notre Dame matchup, focusing on the dynamic duo of Darian Mensah and Malachi Tony.
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Alabama vs LSU: Playoff implications and rankings
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Alabama resume and other 3-loss teams
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Florida State coaching search: Drinkwitz vs Rhett Lashlee
Is Florida State a good job? History vs. Money
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NC State hiring Phillip Rivers: Gimmick or Genius?
ACC landscape and Wake Forest's rise
Dynamic Duo: Darian Mensah and Malachi Tony
On3 Squad event: Florida State vs Boston College
Matt Rhule's emotional press conference at Nebraska
Nebraska's fourth-quarter struggles and coaching future
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