The College Football season has officially ended. Indiana completes the greatest turnaround in college football history, capturing their 1st-ever football championship with an undefeated season.

We will recap the National Championship game as well as take a look back at some the moments from Season 4 of BDTG and look ahead to next season in college football.

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It all comes down to this: The National Championship. The Miami Hurricanes are back in the Title Game for the first time since 2001. Indiana looking to become a football program by capturing their 1st ever championship.

We will recap the CFP semifinals and preview Monday's National Championship Game.

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On this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron, the crew dives deep into the growing conversation around NCAA reform, sparked by comments from Nick Saban.

We break down Saban’s concerns about the lack of control within the NCAA, the role of conference commissioners, and why he believes the college football calendar — including the transfer portal and spring practices — needs to change.

What does this mean for players, programs, and the future of college football? We discuss it all and explore whether real reform is possible in today’s landscape.

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On today’s Bearing Down the Gridiron, we recap the CFP Quarterfinals, discuss potential changes to the NCAA highlighted by Nick Saban, and preview the upcoming CFP Semifinals.

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The SEC is not having a stellar bowl season in 2025. Coming in at 2-5 before the CFP Quarterfinals take place, the SEC is the laughing stocking of college football.

The Playmaker voices his displeasure with the Southeastern Conference and blames one person for the SEC's downfall.

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The College Football Playoffs have now reached the Quarterfinals as 2025 ends and 2026 begins.

Quarterfinal Games:

• Alabama vs. Indiana
• Oregon vs. Texas Tech
• Miami vs. Ohio State
• Ole Miss vs. Georgia

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The Playmaker and Cole Johnson review and react to the 1st Round of the College Football Playoffs. Alabama exercised their Oklahoma demons. Miami brought the anguish to Texas A&M. Tulane and James Madison were not match for Ole Miss and Oregon.

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The College Football Playoffs are set to begin this weekend. The First Round of the CFP where we will break each game/

• Alabama vs. Oklahoma
• Miami vs. Texas A&M
• Tulane vs. Ole Miss
• James Madison vs. Oregon

Also, Curt Cignetti wins AP Coach of the Year, the ACC reveals the 2026 ACC schedule, and news from South Bend with Notre Dame

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