Is the Big 12 a two-bid CFP league? + 2-loss SEC playoff hopes + Lincoln Riley’s future at USC
Summary
The hosts analyze the Big 12 race after UCF’s upset of BYU and Texas Tech’s loss to Cincinnati, while also evaluating the SEC’s glut of two-loss teams following Texas’s narrow win over Ole Miss. They discuss the implications of these results for the College Football Playoff, noting the volatility of the current landscape. The episode also covers the Big Ten, specifically questioning whether Lincoln Riley is in trouble after USC’s defeat by Wisconsin and the uncertainty surrounding Ohio State’s starting quarterback.
Topics discussed
Intro: BYU, SEC chaos, and Las Vegas event plans
UCF upsets BYU: Analysis of the loss and roster issues
BYU's playoff chances and the 'hangover' effect
Big 12 race: Texas Tech, Cincinnati, and Utah's rise
USC's struggles, NIL spending, and quarterback woes
Michigan's loss to Indiana and coaching transition risks
Arizona's surge and Big 12 championship scenarios
SEC chaos: Texas vs Ole Miss and the 'Arch' debate
Ole Miss resilience and Tennessee's blueprint for success
LSU's dominant win over Auburn and SEC outlook
Playoff projections and the volatility of 2-loss teams
USC vs Wisconsin: Play-calling and firing game analysis
Big Ten: Michigan, Ohio State, and Northwestern's path
Wisconsin's schedule and the Minnesota-Iowa rivalry
Coaching rumors and closing remarks
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