USC Takes Down Ohio State + First CFP Rankings Preview + CFB Hot Seat Check
Summary
The College Football Inquirer analyzes the chaotic aftermath of USC’s upset over Ohio State and Miami’s narrow win at North Carolina, highlighting the resulting confusion for the CFP Selection Committee. The hosts debate Lincoln Riley’s controversial post-game comments, the impact of backup quarterback Luke Fahey’s performance, and the rising "middle class" of teams in the Big Ten and SEC. They also preview a wild upcoming slate of games, including Oregon at Ohio State and Alabama at LSU, while handicapping the committee’s first rankings.
Topics discussed
USC beats Ohio State and CFP committee confusion
Ohio State defensive collapse and Mark Bowman's play
Luke Fahey's performance and USC's offensive strategy
Lincoln Riley's job security and media narrative
Florida's struggles and Mike Norvell's situation
Miami vs Notre Dame: 'Barely beat' trope and penalties
Preview of next week's chaotic college football slate
CFP committee meeting and playoff bracket setup
Playoff bracket analysis: Two-loss teams and SEC chaos
UCLA, Indiana, and the rise of parity in college football
Under-recognized teams: Arizona, Texas Tech, and Utah
Utah's home-field advantage and undefeated contenders
Coaches on the hot seat: FSU, Oklahoma, and Nebraska
Washington's fourth-quarter collapses and Oklahoma's offense
Weekend game schedule and Las Vegas promotion
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