A deep dive into why Dallas's defense is struggling, how Caleb Williams compares more to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes, and which college sleeper teams like Texas Tech could be dangerous.
—
In this episode:
* Break down the strategic implications of the Eagles' "Tush Push," which effectively gives their offense an extra down and changes how defenses must game plan.
* Analyze the major shifts in college football, focusing on Clemson's struggles as a program and the rise of Oklahoma, whose defense now looks elite.
* Discuss the Bears' dominant win over the Cowboys and make the case that quarterback Caleb Williams is more comparable to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes.
* Highlight the importance of special teams, pointing to the increase in blocked kicks and game-changing plays across the league.
* Examine teams in trouble, such as the Houston Texans, who have started the season 0-3 and face a difficult remaining schedule.
—
Timestamps:
00:08 - Eagles vs Rams: Jordan Davis's 61-Yard Fumble Return TD
02:06 - College Football Recap Begins
02:13 - Clemson's Struggles and "Dumpster Fire" Season
03:51 - Oklahoma's Defense Looks Elite Under Venables
05:11 - Sleeper Teams: Why Miami is Built for the NIL Era
06:43 - Texas Tech Might Finally Have a Defense
08:54 - Analyzing the Eagles' Unstoppable "Tush Push"
13:42 - The Rise of Blocked Kicks & The Importance of Special Teams
17:42 - How the Indianapolis Colts Offense is Thriving
20:49 - NFC South: Carolina's Defense Shuts Down the Falcons
23:08 - Bears Dominate Cowboys: Caleb Williams-Aaron Rodgers Comparison
25:40 - A Deep Dive into the Dallas Cowboys' Defensive Issues
28:14 - Teams in Trouble: Arizona Cardinals
31:06 - Houston Texans' Offensive Line is a Major Problem
33:27 - Week 3 Wrap Up & Outro
—
» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!
MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.
—
© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.