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September 28, 2025 28 mins

Summary

In this episode of Touchdown in Ties, Bri and Keith discuss the latest happenings in college football, including the excitement of week five, the trend of storming the field, and the struggles of notable teams and coaches like Lincoln Riley at USC and James Franklin at Penn State. We also touch on Alabama's recent victory over Georgia and preview key NFL matchups for week four, highlighting the significance of these games for teams and coaches alike.



Takeaways


College football excitement increases as the season progresses.

USC's struggles under Lincoln Riley are becoming evident.

James Franklin's record against ranked teams is concerning for Penn State.

Alabama's transition to Kalen DeBoer 

Alabama's win against Georgia 

Ohio State is currently dominating the rankings.

NFL week four features key matchups that could define team seasons.

NFL week 4 


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Touchdown in Ties

00:12 Week Five College Football Recap

02:18 Storming the Field: Safety Concerns and Trends

04:07 USC vs. Illinois: Lincoln Riley's Struggles

06:41 Penn State vs. Oregon: Overrated or Just Unlucky?

09:39 Ohio State's Dominance in College Football

13:01 Defensive Dominance: Analyzing Ohio State's Performance

14:50 The SEC Shift: Alabama's Transition Post-Saban

17:12 Key Rivalries: Alabama's Must-Win Games

18:59 Coaching Comparisons: DeBoer vs. Saban

21:52 Alabama's Expectations: Maintaining Excellence

22:43 NFL Week 4 Preview: Exciting Matchups Ahead

26:13 Sunday Night Showdown: Cowboys vs. Packers



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Maize and Blue Nation

https://www.flickr.com/photos/maizenbluenation/52526478817/ (Mich v OH) 

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The University of Alabama 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRHb_FFA9zo (alabama v georgia)

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