Bussin' With The Boys - Episode Summary

Episode Title: Josh Pate & Will Compton Love Oregon Over USC + Taylor Lewan Rides With Oklahoma Over Missouri
Date: November 20, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, Jeremy Klump
Guest: Josh Pate
Theme: Week 13 college football breakdown, behind-the-scenes college football playoff debate, and high-energy pick 'em banter with a focus on pivotal matchups and playoff chaos.

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a deep dive into the Week 13 college football slate, centering on big matchups such as Missouri vs. Oklahoma and USC vs. Oregon. The hosts engage with guest Josh Pate to debate College Football Playoff implications, explain the sometimes baffling ranking processes, and share personal, often hilarious, anecdotes. As always, the Boys supply a blend of football analysis and authentic locker room camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points

1. The State of the Locker Room – Physical Ailments and Content Commitment

• Jeremy Klump opens up about battling serious physical issues, recounting a night crawling to the bathroom due to gout or possible infection (06:02), which becomes a humorous group bit about aging athletes and content creation resilience.
  • Memorable Quote:
    “I am truly in hell… I crawl on all, like, my hands and knees to the bathroom… I just want an ANSW for what’s going on, because I go to the hospital yesterday. He’s like, who said this was gout? I was like. I said this was gout.” – Jeremy Klump, (06:02-10:21)
• Group riff includes Will Compton offering to procure a handicap sticker and the banter reveals the show's laid-back, self-deprecating tone (09:03).
• Scene-setting for the “standing” picks contest between the hosts, where everyone embraces the grind despite adversity.

2. College Football Playoff Rankings Confusion and Critique

• In-depth explanation of the “comparative pool” process used for CFP rankings—why head-to-head doesn’t always immediately impact order, causing fan confusion and frustration (12:32-16:36).
  • Quote (Will Compton, 13:04):
    “My problem is not with the process. If you thoroughly explain the process. They’re terrible at explaining the process…”
  • Quote (Josh Pate, 15:55):
    “That’s their protocol… the dude in Iowa watching TV… week after week screaming, why do we keep trickling down?”
• The hosts articulate the need for transparency as a responsibility to both the fans and the sport.

3. The Value of Conference Championship Games & Potential Chaos

• Debate on whether Alabama (and other contenders) could be penalized by “earning” a berth into and then losing a championship game, which could paradoxically hurt their playoff hopes while teams who don't qualify benefit (17:24-32:10).
  • Quote (Will Compton, 29:39):
    “…wait, you’re telling me if we had just been Georgia or Ole Miss or if we had just been Oregon… it would have been better for us [not to play in the conference title game]?”
• Discussions on whether more teams in the playoff (proposed 24-team model) would dilute the regular season’s importance (24:21-25:38).
• Consensus: College football’s unique drama is the value of the regular season and the playoff should protect that.

4. G5 Playoff, Promotion/Relegation, and College Football's Future

• Josh Pate strongly advocates for a separate playoff for Group of 5 (G5) teams, detailing how it would reconfirm competitive equity and financial stability (18:55-22:17).
• The group imagines a future with high school-like divisions (e.g., 1A, 2A), possibly coupled with promotion/relegation mechanisms.

5. Game-by-Game Week 13 Analysis & Picks

Missouri at Oklahoma (31:41-44:02)

• Taylor rides with Oklahoma (-7.5): Argues their elite run defense will “crowbar” Mizzou out of the game.
• Will and Josh lean toward Missouri covering: Cite Mizzou’s defense, Oklahoma’s inconsistent offense, and possible ugly, low-scoring style.
  • Quote (Josh Pate, 39:03):
    “Oklahoma hasn’t shown the ability to pull away in games… So in a way, it’s kind of the total inverse of last week’s Oklahoma game…”

Pitt at Georgia Tech (45:26-48:59)

• Picks are made more with exhausted levity and skepticism than certainty.
  • Will Compton (favorite): Georgia Tech (middle school kid flex analogy).
  • Josh Pate (underdog): Pitt for “chaos” in the ACC, leaning into unpredictability.
  • Jeremy (in pain but playing): Leans Pitt, hoping for ACC chaos.

Tennessee at Florida (53:32-58:53)

• Historical context: Tennessee hasn’t won in the Swamp since 2003.
• The group is torn: Florida’s volatility versus the hope this is finally Tennessee’s year.
• Consensus: Tennessee covers (-3.5), but with open skepticism about both teams’ reliability.
  • Quote (Will Compton, 57:53):
    “If I’m out of the playoff picture… [these rivalry games] are the best shot I’ve got at keeping my locker room dialed in.”

BYU at Cincinnati (59:14-63:18)

• Jeremy: BYU (-2.5), citing consistency and better coaching.
• Josh: Likes the over (54.5), expects an offensive contest.
• Will: Normally would lean Cincy but aligns with BYU this week, noting the model’s newfound respect.

USC at Oregon – Game of the Week (66:40-75:25)

• Josh Pate: Confidently on Oregon to win and cover. Cites rush attack, elite run defense, and Oregon’s chance to peak in November.
  • Quote (Josh Pate, 73:42):
    “…don’t give up on a team with that much roster talent because if they rev the engine at the right time, you see the best version…”
• Jeremy: Thinks Oregon wins but USC (+9.5) keeps it closer than expected, referencing Oregon’s inconsistent track record versus the spread.
• Will Compton: Deep dive into Oregon’s statistical defense vs. quality of opponent—questions how “real” the #1 pass defense is. Ultimately rides with Oregon to cover, citing in-person energy and Lanning’s motivation.
• General: Stakes are high—Oregon loses, they’re likely out of CFP contention.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Jeremy on physical pain:
  “I go to get out of bed and I stand up, and I just fall to the ground… I crawl on all, like, my hands and knees to the bathroom to go and take a piss…” (06:02)

• Will on the playoff process:
  “My problem is not with the process. If you thoroughly explain the process. They’re terrible at explaining the process.” (13:04)

• Josh on playoff chaos:
  “If [Alabama] win the game and they’re not put in the top four, you greatly diluted the value of your conference title game.” (27:03)

• Taylor (on Oklahoma/Mizzou):
  “This is a crowbar theory type. That could happen in this game where Missouri walks in, their hopes and dreams of a playoff is over, and quickly they find out that this defense is really good…” (36:41)

• Will (on the risk of a 24-team playoff):
  “If you move to 24… think about the urgency that is removed from that Texas Georgia game last week. The best commodity college football has… is regular season games.” (24:21)

Timestamps for Big Segments

• Physical Ailments Banter & Life Hell: 05:34–11:01
• CFP Rankings/Comparative Pools Explained: 12:32–16:36
• Value of Conference Championships, Regular Season: 17:24–32:10
• Missouri at Oklahoma Breakdown: 31:41–44:02
• Pitt at Georgia Tech and Banter: 45:26–48:59
• Tennessee at Florida History and Picks: 53:32–58:53
• BYU at Cincinnati: 59:14–63:18
• USC at Oregon / Game of the Week: 66:40–75:25
• Final Bites / Hot Takes: 81:58–87:12

Final Bites (Hot Takes)

• Will: Coaches should not be criticized for off-field chaos created by the NCAA calendar; the system is broken (82:55).
• Josh: Predicts a big game – “Emmett Johnson over 200 yards on the ground and TJ Lateef over 200 through the air—Nebraska upsets Penn State in Happy Valley.” (84:47)
• Jeremy: Michigan QB Bryce Underwood throws for his first 300-yard game against Maryland (85:45).

Tone, Language & Flow

The show is relentlessly conversational, irreverent, and self-deprecating—equal parts dead-serious football talk and tongue-in-cheek banter. The hosts riff, roast, and rally together, never wasting a chance for a punchline:

• Will and Taylor drop in wry, sometimes slightly profane jokes.
• Josh Pate is a fact/stat guy but never dry—he can launch into a rant or throw friendly shade.
• Jeremy Klump acts as comic relief but also sets the tone for the “fight through the pain” energy of college football in November.

Takeaways for Non-Listeners

• The podcast is a blend of sharp football insights and off-the-cuff locker room comedy.
• The hosts are obsessed with the inner workings—why rankings drive fans nuts, why playoff expansions might suck, and how every week’s slate creates new soap-opera level drama.
• There’s genuine care for “the boys” (and their ailments), and that energy makes even arcane playoff talk feel lively.
• The episode is particularly strong for its breakdowns of Oklahoma-Missouri and USC-Oregon, both in standardized Xs and Os and emotional stakes.

In Short:
This episode is high-spirited, analytical, and full of inside jokes—perfect for passionate college football fans wanting both news-you-can-use and camaraderie you can laugh along with. Ducks fans, pay attention: the Boys are (nervously) all in on Oregon over USC.