Analyzing Indiana’s defensive disguise, Jalen Hurts’ issues against the blitz, and diagnosing the Chiefs' offensive collapse.
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In this episode:
- CFP Bracket Reaction: We break down the playoff seeding, the “drunk” ACC, and preview key first-round matchups like Alabama vs. Oklahoma.
- Indiana’s Defensive Scheme: A deep dive into how Indiana’s defense utilized unique coverages to limit Ohio State and Jeremiah Smith.
- Coaching Carousel: Thoughts on the final spins of the coaching carousel, including Colin Klein returning to his alma mater, Kansas State.
- Chiefs in Crisis: Analyzing Kansas City’s offensive struggles, defensive regression without an effective pass rush, and whether the dynasty is truly fading.
- Eagles & Hurts Issues: Diagnosing Jalen Hurts’ poor performance against the Chargers and his struggles throwing into the middle of the field.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: College Football Playoff Reaction
06:30 - The “Drunk” ACC & Duke’s Championship Win
08:40 - Coaching Carousel: Colin Klein Returns to K-State
11:48 - CFP Bracket Reveal: G5 Teams & The “Paper Tiger” NCAA
16:20 - CFP First Round Previews: Alabama vs. Oklahoma & Texas A&M
20:00 - Heisman Talk & NFL Draft QB Implications
23:20 - Scheme Deep Dive: How Indiana’s Defense Stifled Ohio State
25:44 - NFL: Colts vs. Jaguars & The Anthony Richardson Injury Fallout
32:55 - Are the Chiefs in Trouble? (Offensive Struggles & Veach’s Moves)
41:25 - Shedeur Sanders, The Browns, and Titans
44:45 - Broncos vs. Raiders: PS2’s Dominance & “Boring” Wins
49:00 - Commanders Regression: Kliff Kingsbury & Defensive Issues
52:00 - NFC South: Saints, Bucs & The “Dirty Birds”
55:00 - Ravens vs. Steelers: Lamar’s Struggles & Tomlin’s Defense
57:50 - Bengals vs. Bills: Snow Game & Josh Allen’s Offense
01:00:30 - Dolphins Defense & Tua’s First Cold Weather Win
01:02:08 - Seahawks vs. Falcons: Nickel Play & Pass Rush
01:05:37 - Bears vs. Packers: Caleb Williams vs. Jordan Love
01:08:30 - Rams vs. Cardinals: Kyler Murray & Gannon’s Defense
01:10:00 - MNF Deep Dive: Jalen Hurts’ Issues vs. The Blitz
01:13:35 - TNF Preview: Falcons vs. Bucs & Outro
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