Notre Dame’s Coaching Carousel with Pete Sampson
Ty chats with Pete Sampson from The Athletic about the wildest week of Notre Dame football in over a decade, as Brian Kelly abruptly departed for LSU, and Marcus Freeman was quickly promoted to be the next head football coach for the Irish. Were there any clues that Kelly was about to leave South Bend? What did the Notre Dame coaching search really look like? Who else was considered for the job? What happens next? And are the Irish suddenly… likable?
Cristobal to Miami + Venables to Oklahoma + Bowl Matchups
Ty and Dan react to the news that Mario Cristobal is leaving Oregon to be the next head football coach of the Miami Hurricanes. Plus, Brent Venables makes it official and goes back to Oklahoma. And a quick look at the intriguing matchups as bowl season kicks off in just over a week.
Cincinnati Makes History! + Alabama, Georgia, and Michigan Make The Playoff + College Football Week 14 Recap
Ty and Dan react to Cincinnati’s historic run into the College Football Playoff, Alabama’s thrashing of Georgia, Michigan’s domination of Iowa, Oklahoma State and Baylor’s nailbiter, and of course, Kenny Pickett’s fake slide in Pitt’s victory over Wake Forest. Plus, with the Playoff field set, what does the future hold for college football’s final four, and what does it mean for the schools that were left out?
Notre Dame Promotes Marcus Freeman + Bill Connelly’s Week 14 Thoughts
Ty and Dan react to the news that Notre Dame will be promoting Marcus Freeman from defensive coordinator to head coach of the Fighting Irish and retaining the services of Tommy Rees to run the offense. And, ESPN’s Bill Connelly stops by and offers his thoughts on the underappreciated Georgia offense, the formula for Iowa upsetting Michigan, Oklahoma State’s progress report, and evaluating coaching hires. Plus, the return of the Dr. Pepper Tuition Throw!
Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley On the Move + Championship Week Preview
Ty and Dan react to the stunning news that LSU hired Brian Kelly and that Lincoln Riley was leaving for USC. Where does this leave Notre Dame and Oklahoma, and what happens next in the silly season of the coaching carousel. Plus, a mega-preview of conference championship games, as Georgia and Alabama do battle in Atlanta, Oklahoma State looks to seal its playoff deal, Michigan hopes to avoid a letdown-lookahead sandwich, and Cincinnati is just ONE GAME AWAY from making history.
Michigan Beats Ohio State + Alabama and Oklahoma State Prevail + Rivalry Week Mega Recap
Ty and Dan catch their breath after an exhilirating Rivalry Week, as Jim Harbaugh finally got the monkey off his back and knocked off Ohio State, Alabama survived in quadruple overtime in the Iron Bowl, and Bedlam lived up to its name with Oklahoma State edging out the Sooners. Plus, Cincinnati stayed on course for the College Football Playoff, Iowa scooped up the Big Ten West, Wake Forest completed its 10-win season, Florida and LSU got bowl eligible, Oregon won the Platypus Cup, Wazzu stuck with Dickert, and Notre Dame destroyed Stanford.
Cincinnati’s Playoff Bid + James Franklin’s Extension + Brew & A
Ty and Dan discuss the news of the week, from Cincinnati’s ascension to No. 4 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings to James Franklin’s new 10-year contract. Plus, a special Black Friday Q&A segment, answering questions from the Patreon community.
The Biggest Game + Surprise Party Saturday + College Football Rivalry Week Preview
Ty and Dan bask in the excitement over the biggest Ohio State vs. Michigan game in years, debate the outcome of a monumental Bedlam Game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, and wonder how the Territorial Cup went missing for 80 years. Plus, a breakdown of all the notable rivalry games in Week 13, including Florida State’s trip to Gainesville, a Nix-less Iron Bowl, a meaningful Platypus Cup, the Apple Cup, the Egg Bowl, and of course, the Old Oaken Bucket.
Down Go The Ducks + Ohio State Dominates + College Football Week 12 Recap
Ty and Dan react to an eventful Week 12 in college football, as the Utah Utes dominated the No. 3 Oregon Ducks, Ohio State blew the doors off Michigan State, and Alabama’s closer-than-expected win over Arkansas. Plus, Clemson’s improbable ACC title run, Cincinnati’s style points, Oklahoma’s clunker, South Carolina’s “Tommy Boy” car, Penn State’s Canadian savior, Stanford’s $9 million discussion, a proposed IncapaBOWL, and New Mexico’s emergency quarterback. Plus, BREAKING NEWS, as Dan Mullen is fired at Florida.