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College Football Picks Week 8 (Ep. 2709)

Oct 21, 2026 · 2h 21m

Summary

The hosts review a successful week of college football betting, noting that most listeners are over 35 units up on parlays. They discuss the controversial ACC hail Mary call, debating the review process and the "tie goes to the receiver" rule. The conversation shifts to the future of college football, criticizing conference expansion and the potential elimination of bowl games in favor of home playoff games. The episode concludes with specific betting picks for upcoming games, including a focus on Appalachian State.

Topics discussed

Intro and Friday night matchup discussion Casual conversation and show logistics Recommendations: Elizabeth Holmes doc and Nathan Fielder General chatter and transition to news News: Virginia man arrested for tying wife to chair Discussion on Miami coach situation Analysis of controversial Hail Mary call and tie rule Critique of college football conference expansion Golf course lighting analogy and bowl game future Sponsorship: Edge Boost and listener shoutouts Start of betting segment: Quarterback traits Reviewing weekday locks and 'Bet Detective' banter Army vs. Golden Hurricane betting analysis Star Wars themed bar discussion Reviewing a specific game result and coverage Discussion on recruiting services and transfer portal Auburn vs Georgia recap and NFL average performance Promo codes and Virginia Tech vs Clemson preview BYU vs UCF analysis and betting picks Sponsorship: Nova and Underdog Fantasy promos More game previews: Clemson, Iowa, and North Dakota State Final locks and closing remarks
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