Playoff and Heisman Picks + Why NFL Players Are Back in CFB
Summary
Hosts Chris Vanini and David Ubin discuss NFL players returning to college football, Alabama’s QB battle, and contract extensions for Oklahoma’s Brent Venables. They also cover injuries at Missouri and Texas, plus off-field issues at TCU. The episode concludes with their full 12-team playoff brackets and Heisman Trophy predictions for the upcoming season.
Topics discussed
Intro, show updates, and helmet sticker distribution
Graduate transfers returning to college football
Oregon QB battle and Keelan Russell's background
Injuries and dismissions at Missouri, Texas, and TCU
Brent Venables' contract extension at Oklahoma
College Football Playoff bracket predictions
Dark horse teams for the playoff
Heisman Trophy candidates and early contenders
Mailbag: Stanford's missed playoff opportunities
Ethical dilemma: The abandoned microwave
Remembering Some Guys: Billy Sims, Sammy Coates, Kevin Hogan
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