Bussin' With The Boys – Podcast Summary

Episode: Josh Pate Says Texas Tech Will Handle BYU + Will Compton & Taylor Lewan Ride With Dan Lanning/Oregon

Date: November 5, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan
Guest: Josh Pate

Overview

This episode is a deep-dive into the upcoming college football weekend with picks, breakdowns, and banter focused on key matchups like BYU vs. Texas Tech, Oregon at Iowa, and playoff picture permutations. The Boys are joined by analyst Josh Pate, who brings sharp analysis and lively conversation. The group debates odds, playoff scenarios, potential coaching moves, and delivers their signature humorous takes. Expect everything from passionate hypothetical rants to quirky analogies about duck mating habits—classic Bussin’ with the Boys energy.

Episode Structure

• [03:31] College Football Weekend Preview: Picks, records, and key storylines
• [05:39] Nebraska review, playoff dreams, team mentality
• [07:41] Oregon's playoff path and selection committee frustrations
• [13:55] Playoff chaos scenarios: Utah, BYU, Texas Tech, Big 12 drama
• [16:44] Georgia at Mississippi State: Slow starts, spread debates
• [25:19] Texas A&M at Mizzou: Battle of backup QBs, "battered Aggie syndrome"
• [33:01] Oregon at Iowa: "Dirt track" games, weather, and Dan Lanning’s wardrobe
• [47:27] LSU at Alabama: Interim coach effect, matchups, and the “galvanization” factor
• [51:41] BYU at Texas Tech: Culture wars, biggest spotlights, and Pate’s call
• [58:53] Dogs of the week: Nebraska, Auburn, Kansas
• [65:41] Coaching carousel rumors and final show predictions

Key Discussion Points & Insights

College Football Playoff Picture and Hypotheticals

• The Boys riff on who controls their destiny, calling out how Oregon, Georgia, and others could punch or lose tickets to the playoff.
• Josh Pate breaks down the committee's mindset, highlighting how “narrative wins” matter as much as data:
  • "I highly advise Dan Lanning in Oregon to go ahead and try and win all their games." – Josh Pate ([09:20])
• Extended “what if” scenarios for the Big Ten: With 10-2 teams galore, who gets left out? Pate notes the committee’s inconsistency and TV-driven decisions.

BYU vs. Texas Tech – Game of the Week

• Texas Tech is at home, with both College Gameday and the Boys’ tour in town—biggest game in Lubbock since Michael Crabtree’s legendary catch.

  • Pate hammers home Texas Tech's advantage: “Texas Tech's got the number one explosive play offense in the country... If you got even a little crack in the dam somewhere, they can turn it into a flood really quick.” ([56:34])
  • BYU, despite defying predictions all year, is considered to finally run into a wall.

• All three ride with Texas Tech, expecting the emotion in Lubbock and Tech’s depth to overwhelm BYU:

  • “No one has made Brigham Young play from behind all year. No one's made that 88th ranked passing offense have to keep them in a game.” – Josh Pate ([54:23])

Oregon at Iowa – "Dirt Track" Football

• The panel discusses if Oregon can adapt to muddy, rainy Iowa City—Pate’s metaphor is a winner:
  • "Are you a street racing car or are you a dirt track car? … This isn’t summer seven-on-seven, we’re not wearing shorts, we’re not wearing shells. We're going to have to get dirty.” – Josh Pate ([41:02])
• All ultimately take Oregon to win and cover, predicting the Ducks will finally show another gear.
  • "Dan Lanning, he wakes up in a cold sweat at night remembering what the Buckeyes did because the boys weren't prepared when it mattered most... this has got to be pedal to the metal..." – Will Compton ([37:05])

Georgia at Mississippi State

• The Boys debate if Georgia's repeated slow starts will catch up to them against a gritty Mississippi State squad.
  • Will and Josh both lean Mississippi State +8.5, identifying Georgia as "above average by Georgia standards, but not elite" ([20:00]).
  • Mississippi State feels like a locker room just playing with house money, while Georgia could be caught looking ahead.

Texas A&M at Missouri – Backup QB Magic

• Taylor is high on Texas A&M, citing their D-line and Mike Elko’s coaching. Will and Josh go with Mizzou’s backup QB spark in front of a "back against the wall" home crowd.
  • "I love backup quarterbacks in their first start...because of the galvanization effect." – Josh Pate ([31:25])

LSU at Alabama

• Josh takes Bama to win and cover, emphasizing how Saban’s teams peak later and interim head coach theory for LSU is overhyped.
• Will and Taylor pick LSU to cover because of the “weight being lifted” in Baton Rouge after Brian Kelly’s firing:
  • "There’s always the energy of the interim head coach. His first game coming in...I think Alabama wins this game, but I think it’s closer than Alabama wants it to be.” – Taylor Lewan ([50:46])

Coaching Carousel Speculation

• Pate dishes insider buzz about potential moves at Auburn, Florida, Penn State, LSU, and more:
  • Lane Kiffin and Marcus Freeman are top names for LSU ("Make him tell you no") ([69:35])
  • Kenny Dillingham’s supposed loyalty to ASU is doubted by Pate: "You got the wrong understanding. Every man has his price." ([71:01])

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Nebraska’s playoff hopes:

  • “If these kids can be wrong, a 9 and 3 Nebraska football team can make the playoffs.” – Will Compton ([06:44])

• On backup QBs:

  • “I love backup quarterbacks in their first start...because of the galvanization effect.” – Josh Pate ([31:25])

• On playoff resume debates:

  • “Committee's going to sit there...and say ‘Penn State's not even ranked. That's a five loss team. That's not a quality win.’” – Josh Pate ([08:35])

• Dan Lanning’s rain game attire:

  • “He responded with, my mama didn’t raise no bitch.” – As told by Will Compton ([12:27])

• Dirt Track Analysis:

  • "Are you a street racing car or a dirt track car?" – Josh Pate ([41:00])

• Duck Reproductive System Football Analogy:

  • “You take your Oregon Ducks and you fly to Iowa City and you introduce the Hawkeyes to the duck's reproductive system...you gang bang him. This is Oregon minus six and a half.” – Will Compton ([36:30])

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [03:31] – Picks records, setting up major games
• [05:39] – Nebraska playoff talk and season review
• [09:20] – Playoff selection committee and Oregon’s plight
• [13:55] – BYU/Texas Tech/Utah playoff chaos scenario
• [16:44] – Georgia vs. Mississippi State betting breakdown
• [25:19] – Texas A&M at Missouri: opponent scouting, backup QB talk
• [33:01] – Oregon at Iowa City “dirt track” metaphor & picks
• [47:27] – LSU at Alabama: Coaching changes, picks, culture
• [51:41] – BYU at Texas Tech: “Culture test” & game of the week analysis
• [65:41] – Coaching carousel rumors and staff moves
• [72:21] – Final bites: Bold and funny closing takes

Tone & Style

• The vibe is raucous, often irreverent, but always rooted in genuine football analysis with colorful analogies, locker-room humor, and inside jokes.
• The show balances statistical insight with wild, passionate rants and playful digs between the Boys and guest.

Quick Picks Recap

• BYU at Texas Tech: All pick Texas Tech to handle BYU and cover.
• Oregon at Iowa: All ultimately ride with Oregon to win and cover, despite weather and reputation concerns.
• Georgia at Mississippi State: Josh and Will take Mississippi State +8.5; Taylor leans Georgia.
• Texas A&M at Missouri: Taylor picks A&M; Will and Josh go Missouri/points, citing “backup QB magic.”
• LSU at Alabama: Josh backs Bama to cover; Will & Taylor like LSU to cover with interim coach boost.
• Dogs of the Week: Nebraska (Will), Auburn (Taylor), Kansas (Josh)

Final Bites (Closing Thoughts)

• Will's bold prediction: “TJ Lateef. Over 300 all-purpose yards out of UCLA.” ([72:21])
• Taylor says, “This is truly separation Saturday. We’re finally going to see separation between the three of us on this show and it’s gonna be beautiful. Hopefully for me.” ([73:10])
• Josh with a tongue-in-cheek warning: “I think Dan’s gonna wear the cotton again and get soaked and look miserable in a win at Iowa State.” ([73:10])

For New Listeners

If you love a blend of sharp football analysis, degenerate gambling banter, and never-too-serious locker room vibes, this episode is a must. Expect hot takes, original analogies (you’ll never hear the words "duck reproductive system" the same way again), and a real sense of camaraderie whether you agree with the Boys’ picks or not.