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Week 8 Predictions & Updated CFP Predictions + JP Poll & Penn State Search Oct 15, 2025

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College Football week 8 predictions are here and it begins with Ole Miss vs UGA and USC vs Notre Dame. Will we see Lane Kiffin and the Rebels go into Athens and beat Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? What can Lincoln Riley and the Trojans find in South Bend against Marcus Freeman and the Irish? Tennessee vs Alabama and LSU vs Vanderbilt are other big games in the SEC as Kalen DeBoer, Josh Heupel, Clark Lea, and Brian Kelly have big opportunities. Tuesday also marks the midpoint of the season which means it’s time for Josh to update his College Football Playoff predictions. The week 8 edition of the JP Poll drops tonight as we get updated power ratings. Where are teams like Ohio State, Michigan, and Miami? Do we still see Texas in the top 10? Hugh Freeze is facing considerable heat at Auburn as speculation about the hot seat has ramped up. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 7 Reaction Show: James Franklin FIRED + SEC Officiating Disaster & AP Poll Reaction Oct 13, 2025

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College Football week 7 reactions are here and it begins with Penn State firing James Franklin after an upset loss to Northwestern. Where will the coaching search take us? Alabama vs Missouri and Texas vs Oklahoma were big games Saturday. What’s next for Kalen DeBoer and Steve Sarkisian? Could we see Oklahoma and Missouri bounce back? What about Indiana vs Oregon delivering a surprising result? Josh also discusses Michigan vs USC, Florida vs Texas A&M, FSU’s implosion, and UGA vs Auburn along with a disastrous display from an SEC officiating crew. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 7 Upset Alerts + Belichick Disaster & New JP Poll Oct 10, 2025

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The Bill Belichick era has been a disaster at North Carolina. How much longer will it last? College Football week 7 upset alerts are here. South Carolina vs LSU is a spotlight game in the SEC with Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks looking to take down Brian Kelly and the Tigers. What about Indiana vs Oregon as we get a top-10 matchup in Eugene? Tonight Josh looks at Pitt vs FSU, Ohio State vs Illinois, Northwestern vs Penn State, Arkansas vs Tennessee, and Kansas vs Texas Tech. The SEC schedule is loaded with games including Alabama vs Missouri, Texas vs Oklahoma, Florida vs Texas A&M, and UGA vs Auburn. Will Steve Sarkisian get the Horns back on track? Can Kalen DeBoer and the Tide avoid an upset in Columbia? Will Hugh Freeze find a way against Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? What will Billy Napier find in College Station against Mike Elko? What happens between Hugh Freeze and Kirby Smart? Josh Pate and Cole Cubelic discuss tonight. All that plus a new JP Poll and best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 7 Prediction Show: SEC Showdown Saturday + James Franklin Latest & Commissioner’s Poll Oct 08, 2025

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College Football week 7 predictions are here. The SEC schedule is loaded with games including Alabama vs Missouri, Texas vs Oklahoma, Florida vs Texas A&M, South Carolina vs LSU, and UGA vs Auburn. Will Steve Sarkisian get the Horns back on track? Can Kalen DeBoer and the Tide avoid an upset in Columbia? Will Hugh Freeze find a way against Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? What will Billy Napier find in College Station against Mike Elko? What happens between Hugh Freeze and Kirby Smart? In a rare Tuesday release we get Josh Pate’s updated top 25 in the Commissioner’s Poll. Is Ohio State ahead of Miami? Where are FSU and Alabama? Are Penn State and Clemson anywhere to be found? What is the latest with James Franklin at Penn State and Billy Napier at Florida? All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 6 Reaction Show: Alabama & Miami Roll + Texas & Penn State Crumble + AP Poll Reaction Oct 06, 2025

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College Football week 6 reactions are here. Texas vs Florida and Miami vs FSU delivered statement wins for the Gators and Canes. What’s next for Mario Cristobal and Billy Napier? What are Penn State fans feeling about James Franklin after Penn State fell in upset fashion to UCLA? Vanderbilt vs Alabama ended up going the way of the Tide as Kalen DeBoer’s team continued to roll. Josh also takes a look at Mississippi State vs Texas A&M, Ohio State and Clemson rolling, and more. The latest edition of the AP Poll is out as Josh Pate reacts. Where are Miami and Ohio State? Did Alabama reappear in the top 10? What about Texas and Oklahoma? We also look at Penn State falling and Clemson rising. What are Penn State fans feeling about James Franklin? Where is the Fall Don’t Lie Tour headed for week 7? All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 6 Upset Alerts + Commissioner’s Poll & Cole Cubelic Oct 03, 2025

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College Football week 6 upset alerts are here. Vanderbilt vs Alabama was the big shocker last season. Could it happen again? What about Miami vs FSU or Mississippi State vs Texas A&M? We also look at Texas vs Florida and Ohio State vs Illinois. The latest edition of the Commissioner’s Poll is out as Josh Pate updates his personal top 25 rankings. Where are LSU and Ole Miss? Did Alabama reappear in the top 10? What about Texas and Oklahoma? We also look at Oregon and Ohio State after big wins. Will we ever see a dynasty again in College Football? Is it possible to repeat what Nick Saban or Kirby Smart have done? Cole Cubelic also joins the show tonight to discuss the latest developments around the SEC and College Football. All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 6 Predictions - Miami vs FSU & Vandy vs Alabama + New JP Poll Oct 01, 2025

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College Football week 6 predictions are here. Miami vs FSU features a rivalry returning to vintage form as Mario Cristobal and the Canes face Mike Norvell’s Seminoles in must-win mode. What about Vanderbilt vs Alabama being a top 20 matchup with Kalen DeBoer and the Tide coming off a big win against UGA? We also look at Texas vs Florida. Can Billy Napier save his job or will Steve Sarkisian see Arch Manning and the offense start rolling? The latest edition of the JP Poll is out with plenty of movement. Where are LSU and Ole Miss? Did Alabama validate their top 5 rating? What about Texas and Oklahoma? We also look at Oregon and Ohio State after big wins. What are Penn State fans feeling about James Franklin? What has the Transfer Portal done to College Football this year? All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 5 Reaction Show: Alabama & Oregon Roll + Pittman Fired & AP Poll Reaction Sep 29, 2025

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College Football week 5 reactions are here as Alabama vs UGA and Oregon vs Penn State were instant classics. How did Kalen DeBoer and the Tide go into Athens and end Kirby Smart’s home winning streak? What about Dan Lanning and the Ducks taking down James Franklin’s team in the whiteout? USC vs Illinois and LSU vs Ole Miss also saw top 10 teams fall with Brian Kelly and the Tigers once again not finding a run game against Lane Kiffin and the Rebs. Josh also looks at FSU going down, Tennessee finding a way against Mississippi State, Indiana surviving, and more. The AP Poll is out heading into week 6 with plenty of teams in weird places. All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 5 Upset Alerts + Commissioner’s Poll & Cole Cubelic Sep 26, 2025

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College Football week 5 upset alerts are here as we approach kickoff for games like Notre Dame vs Arkansas and Tennessee vs Mississippi State. Can Josh Heupel and Marcus Freeman see their teams handle business on the road or could Sam Pittman and Jeff Lebby pull off big upset wins? We also take a look at games like Indiana vs Iowa, USC vs Illinois, Kentucky vs South Carolina, and FSU vs Virginia. The week 5 edition of the Commissioner’s Poll is out as we take a look at big movements in the top ten. Where are Ohio State and Michigan? Does Clemson fall out of the top 25? Could Miami take the top spot? Cole Cubelic returns for his weekly appearance on the show tonight as we discuss the evolving nature of the SEC race with Alabama vs UGA set to take center stage. All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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Week 5 Predictions + Mike Gundy Fired & New JP Poll Sep 24, 2025

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College Football week 5 predictions are here as we’ve entered game week for Alabama vs UGA and Oregon vs Penn State. Will Kalen DeBoer be able to take the Tide into Athens and beat Kirby Smart? What about Dan Lanning looking for a big win over James Franklin in whiteout conditions? LSU vs Ole Miss and Auburn vs Texas A&M are some other big matchups in the SEC. The week 5 edition of the JP Poll is out as we take a look at big movements in the top ten. Where are Ohio State and Michigan? Does Clemson fall out of the top 25? Could Miami take the top spot? What’s next for head coaches like Billy Napier and Mike Gundy as the hot seat conversation continues to churn? All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.

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