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Ciarnan and Kevin dive into the chaos of college football’s holiday bowl season. From the Pop Tarts Bowl crowned as the "People’s Championship" to the ongoing drama with Notre Dame and transfer portal shakeups. The hosts debate the merits of bowl games, dissect high-profile coaching changes—like Kyle Whittingham’s move to Michigan—and share bold playoff predictions for upcoming matchups including Alabama vs. Indiana and Georgia vs. Ole Miss. Plus, there’s plenty of banter around the NCAA’s struggles, conference power plays, and the evolution of college football. Don’t miss their rapid-fire betting picks, a hilarious plan to rank coaches by looks, and tips for surviving New Year’s festivities.
0:06:00 – College football bowl recap; Pop-Tarts Bowl chaos and “People’s Championship” debate
0:12:00 – Notre Dame controversy; transfer portal drama and postseason bans discussion
0:18:00 – Coaching carousel: Marcus Freeman, Auburn’s struggles, Michigan’s new hire
0:24:00 – Ted Cruz and NCAA politics; NIL, transfer portal chaos, and conference power shifts
0:30:00 – Conference autonomy and NCAA irrelevance; playoff format speculation
0:36:00 – College Football Playoff semifinals preview: Miami v. Ohio State, Oregon v. Texas Tech
0:42:00 – Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl predictions; Carson Beck analysis and betting lines
0:48:00 – Rose Bowl preview: Alabama vs. Indiana; bandwagon fan culture and SEC bowl performance
0:54:00 – Sugar Bowl preview: Ole Miss vs. Georgia; spread discussion and coaching impacts
1:00:00 – Bowl game betting recap and round two picks; SEC bowl struggles and closing advice
