Bussin' With The Boys – Weekend Recap: Will Compton Shaves His Head, Taylor Lewan’s “Daniel Jones MVP” + Greg Olsen Still Believes In Rams

Episode Date: September 22, 2025
Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan
Special Guest: Greg Olsen
Main Themes: NFL/college football weekend recap, the Michigan vs. Nebraska “Bussin’ Bowl,” charity bet fallout, deep-dive on notable games and storylines

Episode Overview

This episode is a high-energy, deeply candid recap of a packed college and NFL football weekend. Will and Taylor celebrate the annual “Bussin’ Bowl” rivalry between Michigan and Nebraska, reflect on hard-fought games, honor a charity bet, and bring in NFL veteran Greg Olsen to break down pro action, locker room mentality, and some spicy team trajectories. Listener participation features prominently via “Tear Talk,” with fan questions about quarterback patience, targeting flags, and more.

Bussin' Bowl Recap: The Bet, The Game, and Its Fallout

The Stakes and the Donation (02:07–05:00)

• Background: Will and Taylor bet on the outcome of Michigan vs. Nebraska; loser had to shave their head and both would make a charity donation, sponsored by FanDuel.
• Michigan wins 30–27. Will, a Nebraska fan, shaves his head and graciously accepts defeat.
• Charitable outcomes: Donations to Tennessee Local Food and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, thanks to FanDuel.

Quote:
"Yeah, look, I got a bald head. I got a bald head... we got beat. 30 to 27." – Will (04:47)

Shaving His Head: Going Through With the Bet (05:08–06:00)

• Will details the aftermath at home, revealing his wife wanted him to back out due to upcoming family photos, but he insists on being a “man of his word.”
• Taylor stresses the importance of keeping promises and setting an example for Will’s kids.

Quote:
"I made a bet. I lost the bet. I gotta shave my head. It's coming off tomorrow." – Will (06:00)

Game Takeaways and Atmosphere (06:38–17:15)

• Extended breakdown of key moments and emotional swings, with both hosts alternating between football analysis and ribbing each other.
• Taylor shares how Michigan fans “booed the hell out of me” in Nebraska, reports on personal interactions with players, and discusses how close the game felt compared to the box score.
• Both hosts dive into:
  • Nebraska's surprising fight and lingering issues (e.g., sacks and pressure)
  • Michigan's drops and what the team needs to fix moving forward

Quote:
"Nebraska having the ability to go down and do that. Raiola, who's under pressure all game long, doesn't have time to breathe... still completing 71% of his passes. Massive." – Taylor (12:32)

The Rivalry’s Future

• Discussion of “Bussin’ Bowl” traditions, stickers on helmets, and how to make the matchup mean more—“Nebraska has to win at some point.”
• Both teams’ schedules, realistic season expectations, and the possibility of rematches in the Big Ten Championship.

College Football Rapid-Fire: Surprises and Standouts

Indiana Surges, Trickery in Auburn-Oklahoma, and More (18:43–24:00)

• Taylor calls out Indiana’s shocking blowout over Illinois, highlighting the rise of quarterback Mendoza (“Heisman Dozer”), and the boys analyze a wild substitution trick play in Auburn-Oklahoma (“you can't manipulate the substitution rule for a trick play” – Will, 20:46).
• Johnny Manziel’s growth and graciousness in response to John Mateer comparisons: “That’s growth.” (22:21)
• Looking ahead to the Red River Rivalry, discussion of Arch Manning’s press conference and emotional flare-ups.

NFL Recap with Greg Olsen (52:07–93:10)

Middle School Coaching Corner (52:07–61:16)

• Greg calls in from his car while coaching – a recurring joke. Details on his middle-school team’s progress, the importance of correcting turnovers, and building a winning culture.
• Classic football movie trope: “You gotta slit a throat, reset the standard” (60:06 – Greg, jokingly about instilling toughness).

NFL Game Breakdown

Eagles vs. Rams (62:10–65:30)

• Greg details the Rams’ missed opportunities in the red zone and Philly stepping up late.
• Praise for Jalen Hurts’ stoic demeanor amid adversity (66:35):
  “That’s really one of his superpowers... never riding the emotions.”

Baker Mayfield Hype & Daniel Jones’ MVP Vibes? (70:41–72:40)

• Greg: “All [Baker] has done is win. His energy is infectious.” (71:44)
• Daniel Jones gets a surprising amount of support as an Indy success story.

Browns-Packers and NFL Chaos Weeks (75:00–78:09)

• Browns’ defense lauded, but offense still a question mark.
• Taylor: “There’s always a week in the NFL where everything just gets fucked up… all the good teams just randomly drop one.”

Bears, Cowboys, Chargers & League Observations (79:39–85:45)

• Bears’ offense shows life, but Dallas’s defense (“absolutely horrendous”) seems lost. “You never apologize for a win,” adds Greg.
• Justin Herbert’s emergence for the Chargers under Harbaugh. “[He] pours into them, and it shows.” (83:31)

Chiefs & NFL Outlook (92:04–93:10)

• Kansas City’s defense is championship caliber, but offensive consistency remains a must. Never count out Mahomes, Andy Reid, or Travis Kelce.

Fan “Tear Talk” & Quick Hitters (98:38–109:29)

• Fan submissions on fan bases in "hell” (Denver/Cowboys/Titans fans) and re-evaluating patience with QBs.
• Spirited white running back debate (99:16–102:48): CMC vs. “Scatter Boo” — “That’s a thoroughbred... Scatter Boo is a miniature Clydesdale. This boy’s here to pull wagons.” (101:14 – Taylor)

Notable Moment:
Will on targeting calls: "I love the idea of a flagrant one, flagrant two — you have tears to it. In our segment, tear talk." (109:27)

Titans Therapy Session with Jack McPherson (95:52–130:30)

• Deep-dive, often emotional, breakdown of the Titans’ woes:
  • Low attendance, poor on-field product, disgruntled fan base
  • Calls for coach Brian Callahan’s firing if things don’t improve
  • Honest frustrations: “You feel like a joke being like, I'm wasting my Sunday being here.” – Jack (113:41)
• Some optimism about rookie class and QB Cam Ward (“just a few games away from having something to believe in”—Jack, 127:09)
• Taylor compares the Titans’ lack of standard to the Dabo/Clemson meltdown
• Ongoing positivity, despite the pain: “Always tighten up, baby. Tighten up.” – Jack (125:21)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “You keep your bets in this house, you keep your bets, you gotta pay your debts.”
  — Will Compton (06:23)
• “You want to talk about the game?”
  — Taylor (06:38)
• “That’s a tough pick… but you come out the next tough pick, and you get the QB draw where Bryce hits his head on the goalpost the next play.”
  — Will (13:27)
• “Losses teach the best lessons. I think this team will bounce back big time.”
  — Will, on Nebraska’s outlook (17:24)
• “Fanbases in hell?…the Giants.”
  — Taylor (99:21)
• “Scatter Boo is a Shetland pony with the legs of a Clydesdale!”
  — Taylor (102:49)
• “I'm not saying fire his ass right now, but you come back from that road stretch and it's still like this...we might have to do a public sitout of Nissan.”
  — Jack McPherson (123:02)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Bussin’ Bowl Bet, Fallout & Charity – 02:07–06:00
• Game Breakdown: Michigan vs. Nebraska – 06:38–17:15
• College Football Surprises – 18:43–24:00
• Greg Olsen NFL + Coaching Segment – 52:07–61:16
• NFL Week in Review – 62:10–93:10
  • Eagles/Rams Recap – 62:10–65:30
  • Baker Mayfield/Daniel Jones – 70:41–72:40
  • Browns-Packers – 75:00–78:09
• Fan “Tear Talk” Segment – 98:38–109:29
• Titans Therapy, Jack McPherson – 95:52–130:30

The Vibe

Equal parts hilarious, raw, and technical, this episode is a masterclass in combining deep football breakdowns with the authenticity of sports fandom pain and joy. The banter is relentless and the honesty refreshing. Real lessons about culture, accountability, and growth — all wrapped in classic Bussin’ humor (“Scatter Boo…a miniature Clydesdale!”). Worth a listen for any gridiron diehard or lover of sports talk that never takes itself too seriously.