The Bills top the Chiefs, the Steelers' defense transforms with a new two-high look, and the Eagles trade for Jalen Phillips. Plus, could Nick Saban return to LSU?

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In this episode:

* Analyze the “great quarters debate” on social media and discuss the trend of NFL owners, like the Colts’, using headsets for direct oversight.

* Break down the college football landscape, focusing on Arch Manning’s development at Texas and a deep dive into the major coaching carousel openings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State.

* Detail the specific defensive schemes from Week 9, including the Steelers moving Jalen Ramsey to safety and the Panthers using two-high rotations and a “big five” front to stop Jordan Love.

* Examine the competitive NFC North, covering the Vikings’ use of A-gap blitzes to pressure Jared Goff and the Bears’ wild 47-42 shootout win over the Bengals.

* The main event, Bills vs. Chiefs, is dissected, with the hosts expressing concern over the Bills’ ability to run on the Chiefs’ defense, highlighted by James Cook’s 100-yard game.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: AFC West Standings & Chiefs vs. Bills Recap

01:17 Why the Colts Owner Wears a Headset on Gameday

03:55 The Impact of Private Equity & Consultants on NFL Franchises

05:17 Breaking Down “The Great Quarters Debate”

07:59 NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles Acquire Jalen Phillips & Jaire Alexander

09:13 College Football: Arch Manning & Texas’s Offense

11:07 Ranking the Top College Football Contenders

12:59 Analyzing the College Coaching Carousel: LSU, Florida, Penn State

17:55 Top Coaching Candidates: Lane Kiffin, Bob Chesney, & More

22:27 The Future “NFL Model” for College Football Programs

25:03 TNF Recap: Ravens vs. Dolphins

28:43 Packers vs. Panthers: How Ejiro Evero’s Scheme Stopped Jordan Love

32:08 Patriots vs. Falcons Recap

32:55 Steelers vs. Colts: Jalen Ramsey’s Move to Safety

37:42 Chargers vs. Titans Recap

39:03 Vikings vs. Lions: Brian Flores’s A-Gap Blitz Package

42:16 Broncos vs. Texans: A Defensive “Grindfest”

44:19 Bears vs. Bengals: A 47-42 Offensive Shootout

48:05 SNF Recap: Seahawks vs. Commanders

50:41 Main Event: Why the Bills’ Win Over the Chiefs is Concerning

58:47 Thursday Night Preview: Broncos vs. Raiders

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Analyzing Brian Kelly's $54M LSU firing, Miami's "horrendous" uniforms, and if the Packers are a legit Super Bowl team. Full CFB & NFL weekend recap. Plus, a look at this week's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Ravens and Dolphins.

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In this episode:

*We break down the shocking firing of LSU’s Brian Kelly, including the tense meeting with the governor and the staggering $54 million buyout.

*The crew debates Miami’s “horrendous” military appreciation uniforms, which were so ugly they “stayed ugly” and made players invisible on TV.

*Vanderbilt is 7-1 for the first time since World War II, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, who is all moxie.

*The panel discusses whether the Packers are a legitimate Super Bowl team, citing the “27-year-old mark” for their quarterbacks as Love follows Favre and Rodgers.

*We highlight under-the-radar NFL prospects, including Indiana’s “cerebral” QB Fernando Mendoza, who was once bound for Yale.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Miami’s “So Ugly They Stayed Ugly” Military Uniforms

02:37 - South Carolina vs. Alabama Recap

02:55 - Alabama QB Ty Simpson & his 2028 prospect brother

03:45 - Is South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers the next Anthony Richardson?

05:00 - Nyck Harbor: “Built like Achilles with the hands of stone”

06:49 - Texas vs. Mississippi State & the cooling Arch Manning hype

07:46 - Will Texas coach Steve Sarkisian leave for the NFL?

09:47 - Indiana Football is “really, really good”

10:03 - Meet Indiana’s “cerebral” QB, Fernando Mendoza

12:14 - Brian Kelly FIRED by LSU after A&M loss

12:49 - The staggering $54 MILLION Brian Kelly buyout

15:22 - Is Matt Rhule the top candidate for the Penn State job?

16:22 - Cursed? Nebraska’s struggles since firing Frank Solich

18:09 - Luke Fickell & Wisconsin’s struggles

20:18 - Undefeated Georgia Tech: Why they can be a problem

22:28 - Ole Miss’s D2 QB, Carson Chambliss

23:32 - Vanderbilt is 7-1, their best start since WWII

26:22 - Houston is the Big 12 Dark Horse

27:10 - Chargers vs. Vikings: A “wasted season” for Minnesota?

29:51 - Saquon Barkley’s breakout game vs. Eagles

30:14 - Giants lose another one of their young stars

32:20 - Myles Garrett’s 5-sack game

32:53 - The Bengals’ defense is “bad”

35:53 - Broncos’ dominant win over the Cowboys

36:37 - Are the Packers a “legitimate Super Bowl team”?

37:16 - Thursday Night Preview: Ravens vs. Dolphins

37:51 - Ravens DC Zach Orr vs. Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver

41:49 - The value of an athletic backup QB (Snoop Huntley)

42:29 - Caleb Williams’ “quintessential” bad game

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From the college coaching carousel and "Let Dak Throw" to Miami's "meme offense."

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In this episode:

* Break down Billy Napier’s “inevitable” firing at Florida and speculate on the college coaching carousel, including James Franklin and Rhett Lashley.

* Analyze what’s wrong with Trevor Lawrence, suggesting he has a “mid-ceiling and a mid-floor” and lacks a “killer instinct”.

* Argue that the Miami Dolphins are a “meme offense” facing cultural issues and in need of a “total reset”.

* Discuss why Dak Prescott is a “top-five quarterback”, why the Rams have the #1 DVOA defense, and why the Chiefs are “back”.

* Explain why elite defenders like Micah Parsons are “worth every dime” for their ability to take over games.

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Timestamps:

00:08 Intro & Billy Napier Fired at Florida

01:56 The College Coaching Carousel: James Franklin to Florida?

02:25 College Game Roundup: Georgia upsets Ole Miss, Notre Dame beats USC

04:04 Why Ole Miss is the “Penn State of the SEC”

05:41 ACC Dark Horse: Rhett Lashley and SMU

06:14 NFL Week in Review: Flacco, Rodgers, and Thursday Night Football

07:02 The Cleveland Browns are the “Heel of the NFL”

08:58 Ja’Marr Chase is the “YAC King”

10:20 Jaguars vs. Rams: “Something Genuinely Wrong” with Trevor Lawrence

11:49 Analysis: Trevor Lawrence Lacks the “Killer Instinct”

15:23 Why the LA Rams Have the #1 DVOA Defense

17:10 Tangent: Coaching Nepotism in the NFL

18:07 NFC East: Eagles Need a “Perfect Day” from Jalen Hurts

22:10 What’s Going On with Saquon Barkley?

23:38 “Just Let Dak Throw”: Dak Prescott is a Top-5 QB

28:11 Packers vs. Cardinals: Why Micah Parsons is “Worth Every Dime”

29:19 NFC North: Caleb Williams & the Bears Offense

31:10 Why Todd Bowles is an Elite Blitz Designer

32:05 “They’re Back”: The Kansas City Chiefs Dominate the Raiders

35:27 Broncos vs. Giants: A “Crazy Game”

38:25 Final Verdict: “The Broncos Suck”

38:55 AFC East: The Miami Dolphins Collapse

39:20 Why the Dolphins are a “Meme Offense”

42:30 The Dolphins Need a “Total Reset”

44:05 AFC East Future: Drake Maye and the Patriots

45:31 Closing Thoughts: Miami’s Roster is Full of Holes

47:47 Outro

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