College Football Playoff 2026 PREDICTIONS: Can Georgia re-claim CFP trophy? Notre Dame as #1 seed?
Summary
Andy and Ari present their 2026 college football playoff predictions, analyzing potential upsets like Michigan over Texas and Georgia winning the national title. They review their hilariously incorrect 2025 projections, discussing why teams like Clemson and Penn State failed despite high expectations. The hosts debate roster retention versus portal strategies, identify dark horses like South Carolina, and announce a contest for a donor to script Akron’s first offensive drive.
Topics discussed
Intro: Playoff predictions, donor contest, and sponsors
Andy's 2026 Playoff Bracket: Seeds, Upsets, and Final Four
Ari's Bracket, Semifinals, and Rowback Sponsor Segment
Roster Retention: Why Clemson/Penn State Failed and Who Returns Talent
Dark Horses: Ole Miss, Washington, and Quarterback Evaluations
Team Building Strategies: Draftable Players vs. Portal 'Dogs'
Listener Engagement and the Difficulty of Predicting Chaos
Akron Fan Contest: Scripting the First Offensive Drive
Transfer Portal Drama: Player Criticizes Former Nebraska Teammates
Outro: On3 Talent and Preview of Columbus Episode
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