Description:
In this episode, hosts JR and Stacey are joined by special guest King Jerm to break down the wild season of college football coaching changes. From high-profile firings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State to the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, the crew debates which jobs are truly elite, what it takes to keep a coaching gig, and who should be hired next. Plus, candid takes on rivalries, buyouts, and the future of the sport.
Show Notes & Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Opening thoughts: The wildest college football season for coaching changes
- 00:22 – Guest intro: King Jerm from "Pot and Saved Our Marriage"
- 00:47 – Meet the hosts: JR and Stacey
- 00:57 – King Jerm’s impromptu appearance and football expertise
- 01:10 – Weekly football calls and the state of coaching firings
- 01:48 – The business of college football: Big names, big firings
- 02:15 – LSU’s Brian Kelly: Why he was let go and the program’s expectations
- 03:16 – Is LSU a top job? Debating resources, recruiting, and reputation
- 03:40 – Stacey’s perspective: Is this many firings normal?
- 04:13 – Why so many mid-season firings at big programs?
- 04:55 – The end of long coaching tenures and the pressure to win now
- 05:15 – The impact of NIL, transfer portal, and playoff changes
- 06:00 – Money in college football: How it’s changing the game
- 06:33 – Next big firing: Florida’s coaching situation and fan expectations
- 07:00 – Billy Napier’s fate and the importance of play-calling
- 08:00 – Florida’s rivalry games and fan loyalty
- 09:00 – Can Florida upset Georgia or Florida State this year?
- 09:45 – Georgia’s dynasty: Is it over?
- 10:16 – Penn State’s James Franklin: 12 seasons, but not enough big wins
- 11:00 – The role of boosters and the importance of rivalry games
- 12:00 – What gets a coach fired? Losing to rivals
- 12:45 – Most surprising firings of the season
- 13:10 – Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Virginia Tech, and more
- 14:00 – Buyouts and the business side of firing coaches
- 15:00 – Who should be hired next? Hot takes for LSU, Florida, Penn State, Arkansas, Virginia Tech, and Stanford
- 16:30 – Closing thoughts: The mindset of a realistic college football fan
- 17:30 – Fun banter: Quarterbacks, the Dallas Cowboys, and NFL tangents
- 18:30 – Final thanks and sign-off
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