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Future Vandy QB Jared Curtis is Josh Allen 2.0 + John McClain | Dec 05, 2025

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Hutt and Chad break down why future Vandy QB could be the next Josh Allen.

Plus, Chad drops his Conference Championship watch list and Hutt gives his One Big Thing On Every NFL game.

And HOF Writer, John McClain joins the show to shar his thoughts on what has to change with the CFP, Penn State eying Matt Campbell and why can’t the Colts win in Jacksonville?

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How To Fix CFB Conference Championship Weekend + Armando Salguero | Dec 04, 2025

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Hutt fixes Conference Championship Weekend in CFB, Armando Salguero joins the show to discuss if we live in a world where the Bears win the division and the Chiefs and Lions miss the playoffs, have the Colts finally come back to earth and why if you don’t have a great defense you don’t have a chance at a championship.

And ESPN/SEC Network Analyst & Florida Gator Chris Doering hits all the college football headlines as well as his thoughts on the Gators new head ball coach.

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Diego Pavia Just Cost Himself The Heisman + Christian Hackenberg | Dec 03, 2025

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870 media members vote on the Heisman and if they catch wind of Diego Pavia’s post asking Donald Trump for CFB Playoff help, some of them won’t vote for Pavia. Hutt and Chad break down why “Trump Derangement Syndrome” could cost Pavia the Heisman.

Plus, Former NFL & Penn St. QB, Christian Hackenberg joins the show to discuss Penn States plan to hire a Head Coach, is there growing support for the interm HC and what’s the NIL bag look like at Penn State?

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(Hot Clip) - Vanderbilt Head Football Coach, Clark Lea | Dec 03, 2025

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Commodores head coach, Clark Lea joins the show for a candid conversation about the Commodores’ surge toward the postseason and the narrative surrounding their national perception. Lea opens up about why Vandy’s media coverage hasn’t matched the team’s on-field growth, and why the Commodores deserve a legitimate shot to play for a National Championship.

We dig into the heart of the playoff debate — should automatic bids trump on-field merit? Lea makes his case for a system that rewards teams based on performance, not politics, and explains why Vanderbilt’s trajectory proves they belong in the final conversation.

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Greg Sankey Is MIA, The Penn State Coaching Search Is A Mystery + Tim Brando & Coach Clark Lea | Dec 02, 2025

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On today's show Hutt and Chad discuss where’s Greg Sankey has been hiding during the unstoppable mid-season Kiffin/MISS/LSU negotiations and why pissing off Jimmy Sexton is not advisable?

Plus, Broadcast Legend, Tim Brando with his take on why no one at ESPN (except for SVP) is calling out Lane for wanting to coach Ole Miss through the playoffs, how Nick Saban's history in Baton Rouge played a roll in LSU hiring Kiffin and why the CFB playoff ranking system is corrupt.

And Vanderbilt Head Football Coach, Clark Lea joins the show to discuss the lack of media coverage for a 10-2 Vandy team, why the Commodores deserve a shot to play for a National Championship and the playoffs should be about merit not automatic bids.

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Lane Kiffin Shamelessly SHIELDED By ESPN & CAA, Vanderbilt Deserves a Spot in the CFB Playoffs + Trey Wallace & Trey Biddy | Dec 01, 2025

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Hutt and Chad break down how crazy Kiffin treated his team and Ole Miss during the search process, but yet has so many voices making excuses for how it played out, then they begged Ole Miss on gameday to let him continue coaching the rebels and did LSU not learn anything from hiring Brian Kelly and offering him a massive buyout?

Plus, HawgSports.com Publisher, Trey Biddy on the state of college football heading into Conference Championship weekend.

And OutKick College Sports Senior Reporter, Trey Wallace on Lane Kiffin's move to LSU and what's next for Ole Miss.

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(Hot Clip) - Vanderbilt QB, Diego Pavia | Nov 28, 2025

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Hutt and Chad sit down with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia for a candid, high-energy conversation about his journey, his game, and what’s next for the ‘Dores. Pavia opens up about earning respect in the SEC, bringing his trademark edge to Nashville, and how his mindset has evolved from JUCO standout to Division I leader.

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(Hot Clip) - Hutt's One Big Thing on the Thanksgiving Day Games | Nov 27, 2025

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It’s Thanksgiving, and Hutt is serving up One Big Thing on each of the NFL’s Turkey Day matchups. From the early kick in Detroit to the primetime spotlight, he breaks down the biggest storylines, the pressure points, and the deciding factors that will shape all three games.

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Voice Of The Vols, Mike Keith + Bobby Carpenter & Chad's Top 10 CFB Game of the Weekend | | Nov 27, 2025

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Mike Keith joins the Boys to discuss Vandy's big game in Knoxville and how Diego Pavia and Joey Aguilar will impact the game.

Plus, Sirius XM Host, Bobby Carpenter shares his thoughts on multiple meats for Thanksgiving, will Ohio State feast on Michigan this weekend and how will the CFB playoff committee treat Ole Miss if Lane leaves.

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(Hot Clip) - Vanderbilt Head Coach, Clark Lea | Nov 27, 2025

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Hutt and Chad sit down with Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea for a deep-dive conversation on building a college football program into a playoff contender. Lea opens up about the long-term vision for Vanderbilt, developing toughness and identity in the SEC, how recruiting is evolving, and the challenges of elevating the Commodores in the nation’s toughest conference.

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