Texas: There's a New No. 1 in Town and Kiffin Returns to Ole Miss
Sep 16, 2026 · 2h 2m
Summary
Hosts Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson discuss the AP Top 25, debating why Texas is now number one despite questions about their dominance. Joel defends his controversial comments on the University of Texas, citing its historical racial issues, while the group analyzes whether Texas’s win over Ohio State buys them a third loss in the SEC. They also critique Oregon’s Dan Lanning for dismissing preseason expectations and debate whether Boise State deserves a spot in the rankings.
Topics discussed
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Intro and Week 3 preview
Instigators: Texas fans and Joel's comments
Discussion on HBCU boycotts and Texas history
Top 5 list challenge and AP Poll reaction
Debate on Group of 6 teams in the AP Poll
Texas as #1 and personal rivalries
Texas schedule and playoff implications
Sark's post-game comments and 'fake swagger'
Ohio State's expectations and Brian Kelly
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Oregon's performance and Dan Lanning's coaching style
Coaching philosophy and player motivation
LSU vs. Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin's pressure talk
Ole Miss defense and offensive struggles
SMU's Kevin Jennings and Lincoln Kingholes
Bryce Young and Michigan's QB situation
Instigators: Baton Rouge and social media beef
Texas Tech and Florida State's Mike Norll
HBCU non-conference games and financial disparity
HBCU trivia and Nike deal discussion
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Nike's market share and fan loyalty
Ivy League schedules and recruiting ethics
NC State and other mid-major predictions
Blind Rankings and closing remarks
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