Bussin' With The Boys — Drake Maye for MVP? Week 10 NFL Recap + Joey McGuire On Texas Tech’s BYU Win & The Transfer Portal

Published: November 10, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton & Taylor Lewan
Guests: Greg Olsen, Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire

Episode Overview

This jam-packed football episode features former NFL star and broadcaster Greg Olsen for a Week 10 NFL breakdown and college football insights. The Boys debate the NFL MVP race—especially rookie QB Drake Maye’s candidacy—break down AFC/NFC playoff pictures, tier talk QBs, and tear into the most tortured NFL fanbases. In the college segment, Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire hops on to discuss his team’s win over BYU, locker room culture, and the impact of the transfer portal. Throughout, the discussion is high-energy, knowledgeable, and hilarious, with the hosts’ signature bold (and often chaotic) takes.

Main Segments

1. NFL Week 10 Recap & Analysis

[Timestamps: 03:32–46:53]

The State of the NFL and the MVP Race

• Key Topic: Is Drake Maye the front-runner for NFL MVP?
• Greg Olsen argues Mike Vrabel is Coach of the Year because of the team’s turnaround, but credits Maye as a top-three MVP contender.
  • Quote: "It's not so much that they're good, it's how fast they've gotten good... Drake Maye finds himself in the top three guys in the MVP race." (04:38–05:17)
• Questions arise about Maye’s supporting cast, with debate over whether the Pats’ talent levels limit their Super Bowl odds.
  • Lewan: "They're doing more with less than any other team. Drake Maye is playing MVP caliber right now." (07:43)
• Disagreement over who is really the best team: Seahawks, Rams, Patriots, or someone from the NFC West.
  • Compton: "If the Patriots win the AFC East and are the one seed, how do you not give Drake Maye the MVP?" (06:42)
  • Olsen/Speakers debate strength of schedule skewing public perception.

Conference Power Shift: AFC v. NFC*

• Observation: Early-season presumption was AFC dominance, but NFC has the most complete teams.
• Olsen: "I think the best teams are in the NFC... Rams, Seattle, Philly. You could see all seven NFC playoff teams making a run." (09:08)
• Talk about team trajectories: injuries, roster depth, and which fan bases should prepare for heartbreak or hope.

Game & Team Deep Dives

• Seattle’s Defensive Show (vs. Cardinals):
  • "Two defensive touchdowns, identical plays... fun game to watch." (11:24)
• Must-Watch Game Preview: Rams vs. Seattle
  • Olsen calls it "the best game of the season through 11 weeks"—powerful coaching, rosters, and contrasting styles. (12:00–13:14)

Broadcasting Insights with Greg Olsen

• Olsen addresses the plight of calling clunky or blowout games and how broadcasters root for close, competitive finishes.
  • Quote: "Those are the worst games to call... you just start covering random topics throughout the league." (16:06)

2. NFL Player Performances & Coaching Decisions

[Timestamps: 18:04–40:22]

Team Success & Young QBs Under Pressure

• Caleb Williams (Bears):
  • Described as both spectacular and mistake-prone—youth and magic, but inconsistency remains.
  • Olsen: "If I was a left tackle, pass protecting for him is stressful... but he was fantastic yesterday." (22:14)
• Giants Coaching Blunders: Dayball’s hot seat, fourth-down decisions, and inability to close games after multiple 10-point 4th quarter leads lost.
  • "At some point, someone needs to just make a play and end the game... they can’t close games." (24:57)
• Dolphins’ Confusing Season:
  • They "beat the Bills' ass" (28:34), defied expectations after a week of chaos and firings.

The Modern Quarterback “Tier Talk”

• Extended banter ranking QBs’ mobility versus pocket passing, and who exemplifies the ideal blend (Jalen Hurts, Drake Maye, Josh Allen).
  • "The median now of quarterback play is not as much pocket passer—it is now more having legs out." (61:39)
  • Debate over the extinction of the Matt Stafford/Jared Goff style true pocket passer.

3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Greg Olsen:
  • "We don’t care who wins, but we do want drama. We want the game to come down to the end." (16:06)
  • On Tush Push: "If it was such an easy play, how come they're the only team in the league that does it consistently well?" (45:15)
• The Boys, on fan bases:
  • "Are the Cleveland Browns the most tortured fan base?... It takes a real sicko to be a die-hard Cleveland fan." (75:11)
  • "Move them to Key West or Alaska—the London Browns!" (76:17)
• On Coach Success:
  • "Andy Reid—you gotta give him at least a plus 8. I’m gonna say 10 (points per game)." (70:10)

4. College Football Chaos with Joey McGuire

[Timestamps: 80:29–106:12]

Texas Tech’s Big 12 Surge & Transfer Portal Culture

• Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire joins the bus to talk about:
  • Victorious, hype-filled week in Lubbock with GameDay visiting.
  • Building culture with “mercenary” transfer recruits—a seamless mix.
  • Policing team discipline amid the party scene: "This is an old team... they understand. Make it about football." (91:13)
  • Quote: "There’s not one person on staff who doesn’t believe the most important thing here is the player. And they play like it." (92:57)
• Defensive Star Jacob Rodriguez:
  • On pace for historic numbers: "Seven forced fumbles, multiple interceptions, and he’s everything right about college football." (94:46)
• McGuire on Matt Rhule’s mentorship:
  • "He has no ego when it comes to pouring into coaches... If I hadn't have been hired by Matt Rhule, I wouldn't be at Texas Tech." (100:25)

5. College Football Playoff Scenarios & Heisman Race

[Timestamps: 106:38–132:41]

• Conference Disarray:
  • ACC chaos—so many two-loss teams, unlikely to land more than one playoff berth now.
  • SEC/Big Ten discussion: Hosts favor conferences' depth and schedule strength.
  • "This bus is pro good football teams—ACC’s not that this year."
• Heisman Watch:
  • No clear runaways, but Indiana's Mendoza, Ohio State’s Sain, and Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson are all in the convo.

6. Tier Talk: Fan Bases, Coaches, and MVPs

[Timestamps: 52:08–73:38]

• Fan Bases:
  • Who are the most tortured? (Browns, Jets)
• Coaches' Value:
  • "What is a head coach worth, points-per-game?"
  • Hot debate: Andy Reid, Vrabel, Ben Johnson.

7. Final Thoughts & College Football Wrap (Chaos, Contenders, and More)

[Timestamps: 132:41–End]

• Wild playoff projections, “Why not the Chicago Bears?” for a playoff run, and “Texas Tech could run through everyone.”
• Closes with love for debate, plans for Michigan–Ohio State, and appreciation for underdog stories.

Highlighted Segment Timestamps

• Drake Maye MVP/Coach Vrabel argument: 04:35–08:18
• AFC/NFC conference strengths: 09:01–10:33
• Seattle vs. Rams game as “Game of the Season”: 12:00–13:14
• Caleb Williams’ duality: 22:14–23:46
• Tush Push debate: 41:49–46:24
• Joey McGuire joins (Texas Tech): 90:03–106:12
• Heisman/CFP race: 110:47–117:09

Tone & Style

• Language: Candid, occasionally rowdy, always enthusiastic; plenty of friendly roasting.
• Analysis: In-depth, player-focused, with ex-pro perspective.
• Vibe: Locker room camaraderie + legit X’s and O’s.

For New Listeners

If you missed the episode, this recap gives you all the big-picture NFL/CFB debates, stand-out player taeks, and hilarious banter that make Bussin’ with the Boys a go-to for smart—and rowdy—football breakdowns. The Drake Maye MVP campaign is real, the NFL’s top dogs may surprise you, and Texas Tech is on the college football map thanks to portal magic and old-school coaching.

Best Quote to Sum Up:
"They're doing more with less than any other team. Drake Maye is playing MVP caliber right now… November 10th, they're the best team in the NFL." —Taylor Lewan [07:43]

Don’t miss:

• Greg Olsen’s deep football insights (and Tush Push love)
• Joey McGuire’s stories on building a culture at Texas Tech
• Tier Talk for QBs, coaches, and tortured fans
• Raw, laugh-out-loud moments from start to finish

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