Bussin’ With The Boys – Locker Room with Josh Pate: Texas vs Georgia, Notre Dame vs Pitt & CFB Week 12 Breakdown

Episode Date: November 12, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton & Taylor Lewan
Special Guest: Josh Pate (“Commissioner of College Football”)

Episode Overview

This “Locker Room” edition is a rollicking, insightful dive into Week 12 of the college football season. The Boys, joined by college football analyst Josh Pate, mix sharp analysis with signature locker-room banter. Key storylines include in-depth previews of Texas at Georgia, Notre Dame vs Pitt, and discussions about playoff scenarios, coaching rumors, Heisman hopefuls, and the wild dynamics in the Big 12 and SEC. Notably, the show is punctuated by playful jabs, candid injury updates, and memorable asides about Twitter beefs and life with gout.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

Injury & “Playing Hurt” Banter

• Josh Pate opens the show humorously noting his struggles: “My foot doesn’t work. His [Will’s] brain doesn’t work. Together we make a full human being and Josh Pate is the king.” (00:35)
• Pate details his “gout saga” and potential torn foot ligaments, setting a self-deprecating yet resilient tone:

  “A healthy man wants a lot of things. A sick man just wants one thing.” (09:00)

• The segment captures authentic camaraderie among hosts, with plenty of jokes about “non-athlete regular people” and suffering in silence while delivering content.

Social Media & Fan Interactions

• The crew discusses a Twitter adversary, “having fun online,” who criticized Josh Pate’s football credentials and then deactivated their account after fans rallied—a hilarious back-and-forth about internet “tough guys” and the perils of online roasting.

  “He’s probably 6 feet under in a ditch somewhere in Georgia.” (07:34 – Josh Pate)

Texas Tech & College Football Facility Arms Race

• Texas Tech’s rise is a recurring theme:
  • The group lauds Lubbock’s facilities (claimed to be “the best in the country”) and the unique, intense football culture there.
  • Discussion on how energy tycoon Cody Campbell inspired a TV show ("Landman") and is fueling Texas Tech’s ascent.

  “If you took that Friday-night-high-school-town vibe and turned the volume up to 200, that’s kind of what Lubbock is like… the whole thing just shuts down … all in for Texas Tech.” (16:28 – Guest)

• Texas Tech’s playoff odds, infrastructure, and recruiting momentum are contextualized within broader collegiate arms races.

Heisman Watch & Notable Players

• The hosts dissect the stats and candidacies of players like Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech LB), Emmett Johnson (Nebraska), Jeremiah Love (Notre Dame), and compare historic Heisman runs like Manti Te’o’s.

  “The Manti Te’o Heisman wave was real… the feelings we felt were real.” (21:01–21:10 – Josh and co-hosts)

Nebraska Updates

• Extended banter about Nebraska’s quarterback situation (Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagree), the importance of retaining Emmett Johnson, and the perennial nature of hopeful filibustering about Husker futures.

  “Nebraska: You want to know about Nebraska? Let me tell you…” (23:41 – Josh Pate)

Betting, Picks & Parlay Talk

• Frequent references to FanDuel and weekly parlays, with Josh boasting a current lead in picks over Will Compton.
  • “Now I am 8 and 6 against Will Compton. Superior is worth…” (25:20 – Josh Pate)
• Segment closes with a tongue-in-cheek “rock-paper-scissors” match for betting “superiority” status.

Marquee Game Previews & Analysis

Utah at Baylor

Spread: Utah -8.5, O/U 60.5
Insight:

• Both Josh and the guest analyst agree on Utah, arguing Baylor’s run defense will fold under November pressure, despite statistical/“model” leanings suggesting Baylor.

  “November, if you struggle to stop the run in October, you really let the floodgates open in November… Utah minus eight and a half.” (31:06–31:38 – Guest)

Iowa at USC

Spread: USC -6.5, O/U 49.5
Key Points:

• USC’s offense is expected to break out against an Iowa team traveling far outside its Midwestern roots—jokes about “rum springa,” weather anomalies, and how Iowa’s style “bleeds” into games.

  “Iowa is going to get their ass beat against USC this weekend. USC is a much different football team at home than they are away. Much different.” (41:42 – Josh Pate)

• Expectation is for USC to cover comfortably, despite rain in LA and classic “muddy” Iowa narratives.

Notre Dame vs Pitt

Spread: ND -11.5, O/U 55.5
Debate:

• Pat Narduzzi’s public comments suggesting “not a must win” are panned as culture-killers.

  “That sends a horrible message to your team.” (46:18 – Josh Pate)

• Pitt’s pass offense as a theoretical threat, but hosts believe Notre Dame wins and covers.
• Home-dog stats for Pitt as sub-.500 are read out by Will, to the confusion of co-hosts—funny, but everyone lands on the same pick.

Oklahoma at Alabama

Spread: Alabama -5.5, O/U 46.5
Consensus:

• Hosts praise Alabama’s “unbelievable” ability to overcome adversity and see this as a “wake-up” game for the Tide as national title contenders.

  “This is the week where they actually find those explosive plays… I think Alabama’s going to win, cover, and it’s a double-digit victory for Kalen DeBoer.” (58:00–59:00 – Guest)

Texas at Georgia (“Game of the Week”)

Spread: Georgia -5.5, O/U 48.5
Analysis:

• Texas is 11-3 since joining the SEC, but two of those losses are to Georgia, with physical mismatches highlighted.
• Key focus is on QB play: Arch Manning (Texas) vs Gunnar Stockton (Georgia).
  • Arch’s recent form and clean pocket are positives for Texas, but Georgia’s proven November performance and coaching continuity tip the scales for the hosts.

  “I’m going to take the more proven product over one that… we get out of this game and Texas beats Georgia or keeps it close. Okay, Texas, I’m excited... But Georgia is Georgia, and it’s November when Georgia plays their best football.” (72:24–72:37 – Josh Pate)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Josh Pate (on gout & injuries):

  “A healthy man wants a bunch of things. A sick man just wants one… I want two feet that work.” (09:00)

• Social Media Jabs:

  “Just a bald guy with a white T-shirt and a microphone who likes the most rudimentary aspects of the game.” (07:17 – Guest quotes a Twitter troll) “Guy went seven for seven. Yeah, seven for seven. Respect the sevens.” (07:24 – Guest)

• On Texas Tech, Lubbock:

  “The way those towns are on a Friday night where the whole thing just shuts down… you turn the volume up to like 200, that’s kind of what Lubbock is like.” (16:22 – Guest)

• On Nebraska filibustering:

  “You walk Will Compton in and say, Nebraska… 72 hours later, they’re like, ‘I don’t think he’s breathed yet.’” (23:41 – Josh Pate)

• On Alabama being “unbelievable”:

  “They have been able to right that ship. That, to me, is unbelievable. We’re going from a Florida State situation to where they are now, seeing number four in the country… That is unbelievable.” (56:00 – Josh Pate)

• On Pitt/Notre Dame culture:

  “You see that kind of press conference, man, like, you gotta be in the hot seat immediately… It’s horrible for culture.” (88:10 – Josh Pate)

Hot Takes, Playoff Scenarios & Final Bite Segment

• Chaos scenario speculation: Seven SEC teams potentially eligible for playoff, with likelihood the committee would have to make a tough cut.

  “There is a world where… we would have seven SEC teams with two losses or fewer. At that point, the committee… either lets seven in—or leaves out a two-loss SEC team.” (83:51 – Guest Analyst)

• Final Weekend Predictions (“Final Bite” Segment - 82:25):
  • Will Compton: Arch Manning throws for “350 and three touchdowns” and Texas beats Georgia.
  • Guest: “Utter chaos” scenario possible if OU and Texas both win at Bama and Georgia.
  • Josh Pate: Pitt scores <10, Notre Dame >40. “Notre Dame just blows the doors off them.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Gout/Injury, Playing Hurt Banter | 00:35 – 09:15 | | Twitter Beef & “Pedigree” Discourse | 06:12 – 08:51 | | Lubbock, Texas Tech Facilities & Landman | 14:03 – 17:45 | | Heisman/Player Comparisons | 19:44 – 22:44 | | Nebraska QB, Huskers Riff | 23:01 – 24:50 | | Utah at Baylor Prediction | 27:46 – 32:27 | | Iowa at USC (and “Rum Springa” explanations) | 35:50 – 41:58 | | Notre Dame vs Pitt Analysis, ATS Debate | 45:49 – 51:06 | | Oklahoma at Alabama Analysis | 52:28 – 61:06 | | Texas at Georgia “Game of the Week” | 64:25 – 74:15 | | Final Bite Segment (Hot Takes/Playoff Chaos) | 82:25 – 88:36 |

Summary & Takeaways

For college football fans, this week's “Locker Room” is a blend of sharp analysis, classic “Bussin’ with the Boys” energy, and authentic locker-room insights. Josh Pate anchors the discussion, weighing advanced stats and gut feeling, while the usual suspects riff, joke, and make strong predictions.

Games to Watch:

• Texas at Georgia: Billed as QB duel; edge to Georgia’s November tradition, but Arch Manning is surging.
• Notre Dame at Pitt: Expect a blowout, as Pitt’s coach demotivates his squad.
• Oklahoma at Alabama: Alabama, despite recent lethargy, picked to cover and rev the title engine.
• Utah at Baylor: Pro-Utah sentiment, trusting physicality over numbers.
• Iowa at USC: USC seen as too explosive and comfortable at home for Iowa’s “muddy” slog.

If you’re looking for insider college football breakdowns, irreverent banter, and locker-room authenticity, this episode delivers in spades.

Memorable Moment:
"Let’s not overthink this. Georgia is Georgia, and it’s November when Georgia plays their best football." (72:24 – Josh Pate)

Bold Take:
Arch Manning will lead Texas to an upset over Georgia, tossing 350+ yards and 3 TDs. (83:21 – Will Compton)

For rich insight and hilarious banter, this episode is a must-catch for college football fans seeking both laughs and sharp picks for a monumental Week 12 slate.