Let's take a stroll down memory lane and discuss some of the wildest upsets over the last few seasons! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, and in honor of March Madness, we unveil our Upset Bracket, pitting the biggest stunners from 2024 and 2021 against each other. From Michigan’s improbable triumph over Ohio State to Kansas’ overtime insanity against Texas, we break down the chaos, the stakes, and the moments that left fans speechless. Which upsets should be in our Final Four?
Key Topics:
Michigan’s 2024 upset over Ohio State: How a limited Wolverines squad stunned the eventual national champs in Columbus, with a huge point spread and a Sicario-inspired vibe.
Kansas’ 2021 OT thriller vs. Texas: A 57-point explosion from a 2-10 Jayhawks team that humiliated the Longhorns in Austin—third-string QB heroics included!
Vandy’s historic takedown of #1 Alabama in 2024: Diego Pavia and the Commodores rewrite 40 years of history, complete with goalpost-tossing madness.
Northern Illinois stuns Notre Dame in 2024: A MAC team’s gritty road win over the Irish—a "ticker game" that defied a near-30-point line.
Stanford’s OT gut punch to #3 Oregon in 2021: A 3-9 Cardinal team derails the Ducks’ season in a lifeless Stanford Stadium.
Jacksonville State's takedown of Florida State in 2021: How a loss against an FCS program nearly upended Mike Norvell's rebuild.
Bowling Green's upset on the road against Minnesota in 2021: The Falcons overcame a 30+ point spread to dump the Gophers in Minneapolis.
Bubble upsets and honorable mentions: Kentucky over Ole Miss, Kennesaw State’s FBS debut win, and more chaos that almost made the cut.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
10:14 - 2024 Region
43:10 - 2021 Region
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