Open For Business: College Football w/ John Kurtz

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More SEC Bias in the Top 25?; There’s a New #1 in the Big 12 Oct 05, 2026

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Is there more SEC bias baked into the latest AP Top 25? John reacts to the new rankings, explains why Alabama has a case to be ranked even higher and breaks down how the voters treated the Big 12. Then it’s time for a new set of Big 12 power rankings, with Utah taking over the #1 spot. Plus, Arizona and Baylor make major statements, BYU and Texas Tech remain in the contender mix, and the race for Arlington gets even more interesting. Also: John unveils his vibes-based Top 25 and looks at why it feels like everybody in college football is suddenly in crisis mode. 00:00 Intro 01:55 AP Top 25 Reaction 12:52 Vibes Only Top 25 19:18 College Football Crisis 30:21 Arizona Reaction 36:38 Baylor Reaction 43:56 Big 12 Power Rankings 53:36 Super Chats / Q&A Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smnwJGOvCkk

OFB After Dark: BYU Survives a Huge Scare; Texas Tech Wins Ugly Again Oct 04, 2026

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BYU survived a huge scare at TCU, while Texas Tech found another way to win ugly on the road at Colorado. The Cougars battled through injuries to LJ Martin and Isaiah Glasker, struggled to create explosive plays, and leaned heavily on Bear Bachmeier’s legs to escape with a 17-10 win. Texas Tech had its own problems offensively, but the Red Raiders’ defense took over after the opening drive and carried them to another win. In this OFB After Dark instant reaction, I break down BYU’s offensive concerns, Texas Tech’s slow starts, the impact of Cameron Dickey’s injury, and what another uneven day says about the Big 12 title race. With Houston, BYU and Texas Tech all looking vulnerable, are Utah and Oklahoma State actually the two best teams in the Big 12 right now? #BYUFootball #TexasTechFootball #Big12 #CollegeFootball #OFB Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLMV3V18vSg

Mizzou CRUSHES Florida; I Owe the Tigers an Apology | Instant Reaction Oct 03, 2026

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Missouri football just delivered one of the biggest wins of the Eli Drinkwitz era, smashing Florida and making me admit I was wrong about Mizzou. After questioning whether the Tigers deserved to remain in the Top 25, Mizzou answered in emphatic fashion. The Tigers shut down Jadan Baugh and the Florida rushing attack, Austin Simmons made big-time throws, and Jamal Roberts exploded with huge plays in the second half. In this instant reaction, I break down what impressed me most about Missouri, why this is such an important win for Eli Drinkwitz, what it means for Mizzou moving forward, and what the result tells us about the SEC pecking order. Mizzou fans, you earned this one. #Mizzou #MissouriFootball #FloridaFootball #SEC #CollegeFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAC7RywTGto

Bama SMASHES Mississippi State; Iowa State SHOCKS WVU; Houston Wins UGLY: Instant Reaction Oct 03, 2026

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Alabama made a statement against Mississippi State, Iowa State and West Virginia played one of the wildest games of the day, and Houston survived UCF after falling behind 17-0. John Kurtz reacts to the biggest takeaways from the early college football window, including why Alabama looks like a legitimate top-tier SEC team, Aiden Flora’s breakout performance for Iowa State, West Virginia’s defensive issues, and why Houston still leaves major questions despite the comeback win. Subscribe to Open For Business for Big 12 coverage and college football coverage from every angle, including the forces shaping the sport on and off the field. Subscribe here to the Open For Business Big 12 newsletter: https://www.ofbnews.com/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=harQWzX9_iQ

Penn State EMBARRASSED; Matt Campbell is a Disaster; Ultimate Iowa State Hate Watch Oct 03, 2026

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Penn State is a disaster after getting embarrassed by Northwestern, raising serious questions about Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht and the direction of the Nittany Lions. John Kurtz breaks down what went wrong, why Penn State’s defense was even more concerning than the offense, whether Campbell can fix this roster and why Iowa State fans are enjoying the ultimate hate watch. Subscribe to Open For Business for college football reaction, Big 12 coverage and analysis from across the sport. Join the OFB Newsletter: https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=152fT83Rxoo

Realignment Could Wreck CFB Again; BYU & Tech on Upset Alert?; CFB NEEDS Kamario Taylor to beat Bama Oct 02, 2026

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Conference realignment could once again throw college football into chaos. The Protect College Sports Act has passed the Senate, but Clemson, Florida State and other ACC interests could help derail it over restrictions on future conference expansion. Plus, are No. 10 BYU and No. 12 Texas Tech walking into upset traps at TCU and Colorado? Why Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State represent exactly what college football needs against Alabama, why a 24-team College Football Playoff now feels inevitable, and the biggest danger spots across Week 5. Also discussed: Florida-Missouri, Ohio State-Iowa, Miami-Clemson and whether Washington could send Lincoln Riley and USC into a full-blown spiral. Subscribe to Open For Business for smart college football talk covering the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten, ACC, College Football Playoff, realignment and the biggest forces reshaping the sport. 📬 Join the OFB Newsletter: https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNzcrZPhF4

Big 12 SURGES in AP Poll; SEC Gets Ridiculous CFP Boost; Big Ten CHAOS Sep 28, 2026

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1:51 — AP Poll: SEC bias, USC & the Big 12
11:55 — Matt Campbell & Kyle Whittingham: Honeymoon Over?
20:28 — Did the Big Ten Fix Its Biggest Problem...and Get Worse?
28:29 — Big 12 Contenders: Oklahoma State Rises, K-State Falls
39:14 — The SEC Won Its College Football Playoff Fight
Big 12 contenders are separating themselves, the Big Ten suddenly looks much deeper and shakier at the top, and the SEC may have won another major College Football Playoff battle.
On today’s Open For Business, we break down the latest AP Top 25, the rise of BYU, Utah, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, which Big 12 teams are real championship contenders, why the Big Ten race looks completely different than expected, and what the CFP’s new strength-of-conference emphasis could mean for the SEC, Big 12 and ACC.
We’ll also get into Matt Campbell and Kyle Whittingham’s rough starts in the Big Ten, Texas Tech’s lingering concerns, Oklahoma State’s surge, Cincinnati’s hot start and much more from a wild college football weekend.
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Big 12 SURGES in AP Poll; SEC Gets Ridiculous CFP Boost; Big Ten CHAOS Sep 27, 2026

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Big 12 contenders are separating themselves, the Big Ten suddenly looks much deeper and shakier at the top, and the SEC may have won another major College Football Playoff battle. On today’s Open For Business, we break down the latest AP Top 25, the rise of BYU, Utah, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, which Big 12 teams are real championship contenders, why the Big Ten race looks completely different than expected, and what the CFP’s new strength-of-conference emphasis could mean for the SEC, Big 12 and ACC. We’ll also get into Matt Campbell and Kyle Whittingham’s rough starts in the Big Ten, Texas Tech’s lingering concerns, Oklahoma State’s surge, Cincinnati’s hot start and much more from a wild college football weekend. Subscribe for national college football coverage with a Big 12 edge, plus analysis on the playoff, conference power, realignment and the forces reshaping the sport. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1emRTy7T8M

Texas A&M and Oklahoma Are DOWN BAD; Can Either Season Be Saved? Sep 27, 2026

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Texas A&M and Oklahoma are both 2-2, their College Football Playoff hopes are already in serious trouble, and both programs now have quarterback drama to deal with. Mike Elko and Texas A&M are searching for answers after a blowout loss to LSU and another rough performance from Marcel Reed. Meanwhile, John Mateer’s turnover problems continued as Oklahoma was blown out by Georgia, creating questions about Brent Venables, his quarterback and whether the Sooners can recover. Which season is more salvageable? And are Texas A&M and Oklahoma already headed toward disappointing seasons? Subscribe to Open For Business for college football analysis, Big 12 coverage, SEC storylines, realignment and the biggest stories shaping the sport. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwDK2tPMNk

USC’s Dirty Hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore Backfires; Is Lincoln Riley Done at USC? Sep 27, 2026

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USC’s loss to Oregon turned ugly after Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting on a hit that knocked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out of the game. But even after losing Moore, Oregon turned to Dylan Raiola and still beat USC 41-27 in Los Angeles. Dan Lanning took shots at USC afterward, while another disappointing defensive performance raised even more questions about Lincoln Riley’s future with the Trojans. Was this the most damaging loss yet for Lincoln Riley at USC? We break down the Dante Moore hit, Oregon’s response, Dylan Raiola’s performance, Dan Lanning’s postgame comments and whether Riley can survive another disappointing season. Subscribe to Open For Business for college football analysis and the biggest stories shaping the sport. 0:00 The USC Meltdown and the Controversial Hit 1:38 The Illusion of Toughness at USC 2:58 The Meme Quarterback Who Saved Oregon 5:37 The Uncertain Path Forward for Lincoln Riley Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE4O6_IKcYk

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