CFB Week 14 PREVIEWS and PICKS: Ohio State-Michigan, Texas A&M-Texas and MORE

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Episode Summary: CFB Week 14 PREVIEWS and PICKS – Ohio State-Michigan, Texas A&M-Texas, and More

Release Date: November 26, 2025
Host: David Pollack
Guest/Analyst: Brent Musburger and Dan Orlovsky

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Overview

In this passionate, in-depth episode, David Pollack and his co-hosts break down the biggest matchups for college football's Week 14. Centered around honest, X’s and O’s discussion, the emphasis is on the Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry ("The Game"), Texas A&M vs. Texas, playoff implications, and a full slate of rivalry and ranked games. Both host and analysts dig into matchups, injuries, weather, and coaching storylines with signature candor, bold predictions, and banter.

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Key Segments & Detailed Discussion Points

1. Ohio State vs. Michigan – "The Game" (02:40 – 11:53)

• Playoff Stakes/Intensity:
  "The nugget platter game of the week is Ohio State-Michigan. I think it has the most implications for the playoff, for everything just sort of moving and for the fan bases at least as it relates to this." – Dan Orlovsky (02:41)
  The winner likely locks up a playoff spot; the loser faces elimination and a long offseason.

• Historical Physicality and Weather:

  • 23 straight contests; team rushing for more yards wins.
  • Forecast: High of 31°F, cloudy, a little snow. "That's one of the most lopsided, asinine, truth-telling stats you will ever see" – David Pollack (03:16)
  • The hosts stress: weather heightens importance of the run game and physicality.

• Key Personnel & Injuries:

  • Bo Jackson ("the other one"), Ohio State’s freshman running back, described as a “rock pounder.”
  • Michigan’s Justice Haynes out, Jordan Marshall back, massive question marks on TE Bredesen ("To me, that's crippling." – Pollack 06:10).

• Defensive Breakdown:
  "The one-two punch at linebacker for Ohio State might be the best in the country… down’s is the ultimate chess piece" (06:33).
  Michigan’s run defense faces a serious test.

• QB Play & Coaching Philosophy:

  • Julian Sain (Ohio State): "One of the best in the country" replacing blitz, good under pressure – needs to manage the cold and be physical.
  • Michigan’s Bryce Underwood expected to double designed run attempts. Both teams likely to emphasize toughness and stamina.

• Picks and Predictions:

  • Pollack: Ohio State wins, outrushes Michigan. Predicts a low-scoring, "back and forth game," e.g., 23–21 or 24–17.
  • Orlovsky: Ohio State 31, Michigan 13. Expects Buckeyes to "exercise the demons" decisively.

Notable Quotes:

• "Who handles hard better? There's a reason Michigan's handled hard better. They've been the tougher team." – Pollack (07:45)
• "Ohio State has a chance…to get back in the winning circle. And it starts with Bo Jackson. Not that Bo Jackson, the other Bo Jackson." – Pollack (04:25)

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2. Friday & Saturday Rivalry Rundown – Picks and Previews (13:00 – 62:24)

Ole Miss at Mississippi State – Egg Bowl (14:01 – 17:41)

• Lane Kiffin Distraction Factor:
  Kiffin’s off-field noise is normalized – “He loves attention." (17:41).
• Key Matchup:
  State’s OL struggles; can they protect Shapen? Ole Miss RB Keon Lacy called one of the nation's best.
• Result:
  Both pick Ole Miss (Pollack: 38-31), question if Lane stays at Ole Miss or jumps to LSU.

Utah at Kansas (19:42 – 22:46)

• Jayhawks’ Bowl Life:
  Final game for Jalen Daniels; KU must win to be bowl eligible.
  "He could have gone somewhere else but chose to stay at Kansas." (19:50)
• Style Clash:
  Utah’s 6th OL schemes, relentless run game vs. KU’s off-script playmaking.
• Picks:
  Pollack – Kansas in a barn burner (41-38); Orlovsky – Utah (38-35), high scoring expected.

Georgia at Georgia Tech – Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate (22:59 – 30:13)

• Quarterback Focus:
  Haynes King’s rushing prowess against Gunner Stockton; GT offense dangerous but defense suspect.
• Host Analysis:
  Georgia has dramatically improved at run stopping; don’t see Tech within two scores.
• Pick:
  Both have Georgia comfortably.
  "Georgia's run defense has been so good, like, so good all year long. Impressively good." – Pollack (24:07)

Texas A&M at Texas (30:21 – 34:58)

• Strength of Schedule Controversy:
  Texas A&M identified as having lowest SOS among top 16.
• QB Play:
  Texas QB Arch needs to be exceptional to offset weaknesses.
• Picks:
  Pollack: Texas in a field goal game ("pull the trigger!…Texas gets the ball out quick"), keeping playoff hopes alive.
  Orlovsky: A&M by three, noting Texas' QB struggles in high-stakes games.

Arizona at Arizona State (36:29 – 38:40)

• QB Battle:
  Fafita (Arizona) lauded for efficiency, experience; Sims (ASU) more run-heavy.
• Verdict:
  Both pick Arizona, expect close rivalry showdown (Pollack: "cats get it done"; Orlovsky: Arizona by 3).

Miami at Pitt (38:58 – 44:53)

• Cold Weather Factor:
  "Watch the Dolphins. Every year when they go up north, they suck." – Pollack (40:03)
• Malachi Tony X-factor:
  Emphasized by both as gamebreaker.
• Playoff Calculus:
  Miami must dominate to have a playoff case.
  Both select Miami in a close one.

Vanderbilt at Tennessee (44:57 – 47:57)

• Pavia’s Growth:
  Commended as a sturdy, quick QB. Tennessee defense discussed as vulnerable, especially in the secondary.
• Pick:
  Both ultimately side with Tennessee in a shootout. (Pollack: 41-38; Orlovsky: 38-35; “My heart wanted to pick Vandy, my head went home team.”)

Oregon at Washington (48:11 – 51:27)

• Injury Uncertainty:
  Oregon’s beat-up roster, especially on OL, noted as X-factor and hard to get updates.
• Oregon’s Advantage:
  Hosts see Oregon as more physical and better in trenches, but Orlovsky deviates:
  Pick: Pollack: Oregon; Orlovsky: Washington by 3 for “sheer chaos.”

LSU at Oklahoma (52:03 – 54:05)

• Both view LSU's offense as "broken," and have no confidence in their ability to score enough.
• Both pick Oklahoma, praise their increasingly complete defense.

Alabama at Auburn – Iron Bowl (54:06 – 58:15)

• Potential for Upset:
  Pollack: “Absolutely think Auburn can win. Zero pressure at home.”
  • Discusses Alabama’s inconsistent run game; suggests QB uncertainty with potential for Jackson Arnold to play.
• Picks:
  Pollack: Sticks with Alabama – “Too much Ty Simpson, too many explosive plays.”
  Orlovsky: Upset! “I'm going more Eagle in this game. I just, I think it's gonna get crazy... the regular season ends in insanity.” (57:25)

Nugget Platter: North Oconee Titans vs. Marist (59:18 – 60:47)

• Preview of local high school playoff quarterfinal – a callback to Pollack’s coaching ties.
• "It's tough to knock out the Titans, man. Physical, fast, relentless. Love of teammate. We've got it all going on, baby." – Pollack (60:47)

Quick Hits/Lightning Picks (60:47 – end)

• ND/Stanford, UCF/BYU, Texas Tech/W. Indy, Purdue: No upsets expected, “no craziness” from Pollack.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On “The Game” and What Matters Most:
  "We can talk about all the stats, man. Who's going to be more physical?" – Pollack (04:50)

• On The Lane Kiffin Experience:
  "The most lame thing in the history of the world would be staying. … He loves attention." – Pollack (17:41)

• On Haynes King:
  "That's why Cam Newton's the greatest college football player I've ever seen. … Those hits for normal humans…they add up and they matter." – Pollack (27:27)

• On Miami’s Playoff Case:
  "One team has Malachi Tony, one doesn't." – Pollack (40:03)

• On Iron Bowl Atmosphere:
  "That stadium will be rocking. The fans will be unbelievable…If Brent’s reaction comes true, those trees will be rolled and it will be beautiful." – Pollack (58:15)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• Ohio State-Michigan Full Preview: 02:40 – 11:53
• Egg Bowl (Ole Miss–Miss State): 14:01 – 17:41
• Utah-Kansas: 19:42 – 22:46
• Georgia-Georgia Tech: 22:59 – 30:13
• Texas A&M–Texas: 30:21 – 34:58
• Arizona–Arizona State: 36:29 – 38:40
• Miami–Pitt: 38:58 – 44:53
• Vandy–Tennessee: 44:57 – 47:57
• Oregon–Washington: 48:11 – 51:27
• LSU–Oklahoma: 52:03 – 54:05
• Alabama–Auburn (Iron Bowl): 54:06 – 58:15
• North Oconee Titans–Marist (HS preview): 59:18 – 60:47

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Summary: Tone & Takeaways

• Language & Energy:
  Natural, excited, and candid. The hosts embrace rivalry trash talk, emotional stakes, and the beauty of college football’s unpredictability.

• Expertise:
  Detailed matchups, personnel breakdowns, and insights drawn from both film work and years “in the arena.”

• Final Take:
  Week 14 is rife with potential chaos, upsets, and playoff clarity. The hosts expect insanity, not a “chalk” week, and wrap with thanks for the spectacle of college football.

Pollack’s micro-summary:
"It feels like we are in for insanity." (61:02)

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For Fans Who Missed the Episode:
This hour-long preview gives you all the must-know storylines, key injuries, weather tips, and the bold takes from former players and insiders. The hosts don’t just make picks; they pull back the curtain on why, mixing football-smarts with the wild unpredictability only college rivalry week can deliver.

Transcript

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[Dan Orlovsky]

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[Brent Musburger]

All right, dudes, let's get weird. Last game of last week of picks of the regular season, man. A lot, A lot on the line, A lot to cheer for, a lot to cheer against, man. You got, you got NFL on Thursday. Well, first, you got food on Thursday. Family. When, huh?

[Dan Orlovsky]

For, when is that for you?

[Brent Musburger]

Well, you know, this year's, this, this year's different for us. Like, we're, we're, we got a little, we got a little reshaping of, of, of trends, but for us, we're doing, we're doing pizza on Thursday. We're doing pizzas. We're doing homemade pizzas as a family. And then Saturday we're getting together at mama's house for, for Thanksgiving. So it's a, it's a little football.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Game Friday or no.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah, there's a little bit different, a little different schedule this week for sure. We got, man, we got, we got a playoff game Friday night. We just finished Leah's basketball games. We got a lot going on, just like everybody else in the world, but. All right, Enough about me. Let's get to, get to some games. Let's get to the picks. This is, this is what we do every single week. We will not do it against the spread. That's not what we do every week. But I think the biggest game is very obvious. And then I'll be interested to see how you handle everything else with the heartburns and all the stuff that we usually tag because there's a lot of games that matter this week.

[Dan Orlovsky]

So obviously the nugget platter game of the week is Ohio State Michigan. I think it has the most implications for the playoff, for everything just sort of moving and for the fan bases at least as it relates to this. Especially given the fact that one team is 14 straight. But also after that kind of different order than in the, in the past. But first you want to. The first note I wrote for the Michigan, the Ohio State Michigan game. What I figured it'd be something that you would know and make fun of me instantaneously for. It is the first note that I wrote for this game.

[Brent Musburger]

Four straight for Michigan.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Weather forecast High of 31, cloudy with a little snow.

[Brent Musburger]

Now the forecast really, really matters. Now listen, you hit the rain one too though. Again, this game being played when it is has a lot to do with why Michigan has won this game. And, and I, I checked my stat again, Brent, just to make sure it was correct. 23 straight Michigan Ohio State games. Whoever rushes for the most yard, when rushes for the most yards, wins the game. That is absolute. That's one of the most lopsided, asinine, truth telling stats you will ever see. Like you can take your QBRs, you can take all of your PFF grades, you can combine all those into something that's the most important stat in this football game. The weather gets nasty like this. You've got to be physical. There's a reason Ohio State has ran the football like they have recently. They're trying to prove a point. They didn't have their receivers, sure, albeit because they rested them. But now you've got an awesome chance to be the more physical team like Michigan has owned that for so many straight years. And Ohio State has a chance, has a chance to exercise the demons. They have a chance to, to get back in the winning circle. And it starts with Bo Jackson. Like he's the guy that, not that Bo Jackson, the other Bo Jackson. He's a true freshman for Ohio State. He's been, he's been pounding the rock. He looks really, really good. A good combination. Listen, they still got Peoples and they still got Donaldson from Brent's helmet behind him. Who's the power back? Who's going to run in there? Who, you know, came over and really provides that physicality? It's all about the run game. That's the only thing that matters. All that matters is the run game. So we can talk about all the stats, man. Who's going to be more physical? Ohio State trying to build towards this throughout the season and they're going to have a chance to prove that they can do it this year against Michigan.

[Dan Orlovsky]

All right, let's look at the other side run game you had talked about earlier in the week. Bryce Underwood being a big part of the run game for Michigan in this game. So I went back and looked because I didn't think it was much the most design rush attempts that he's had in a game this season.

[Brent Musburger]

Four, three or four.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Yeah, he's had. He's had nine attempts. A couple different games because of scrambles, but most designed for him. Rushing attempts, three.

[Brent Musburger]

You can double that this week, I guarantee. I guarantee you. You can. You can take the season average and double it this week, I guarantee.

[Dan Orlovsky]

But no Justice Haynes in terms of injuries. That's the one injury update that I've actually seen so far is that you're not going to see Justice Haynes, but Jordan Marshall's back. They had. He didn't play last week against Maryland, but they also got some other injuries. The Hosman kid, the linebacker, Bredesen, who got hurt.

[Brent Musburger]

Bredesen's the biggest deal. To me, that's crippling, like. And we don't know if he's going to play, obviously, but Bredes in the tight end. Because me and you talked about a couple of weeks ago when we were talking about Michigan, like the use of the football. Fullbacks slash tight ends. And you always see 44 in there, like digging people out. Like, he's such a good player, like.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Leads their team in run block grade.

[Brent Musburger]

Dude, he's so good. And now you're talking about a team when you're going to need it with. With Ohio State and the way they play downhill, aggressive. I bet you Reese plays near the line of scrimmage a lot this week. Like, you know, the one, two punch at linebacker for Ohio State might be the best in the country. Like downs is the ultimate chess piece. Who you're going to see near the line of scrimmage. But that's a big deal, man. That injury to. To Bredesen, your tight end, who's your best blocker? Justice Haynes out. Like not adding up for good things for Michigan, that does not help my case of running the football and being able to be very successful.

[Dan Orlovsky]

What's amazing though, with two things and like can Michigan get to 17 points because nobody else has. But when you think about like all these negatives that were kind of checkboxing for Michigan, we said all that, maybe even more so a year ago and they went.

[Brent Musburger]

Ohio State had Judkins Totenrock and Trevion Henderson who are both doing it at that high level in the NFL because Michigan's run defense still has a say in this and, and again the weather. How much can I put guys on an island? I can do it more. Like I don't have to play three high safeties. Like I can commit more people to the box. I can play more man to man. I'll be interested to see how Julian Sain handles this because Martindale, you know what he's going to do, he's extremely aggressive. He's going to blitz, he's going to come at you. Julian Sain's been one of the best in the country at it. Like he sees it, he replaces it. When I say that, like wherever the blitz come from, he does a really good job of throwing right behind it. Like that's what you're taught to do. He's coached really, really well. He has good weapons. But when it's 31 degrees and it's snowing and your hand feels like a rock, the ball feels like a fricking, a huge boulder sometimes. Like it makes it harder. So who handles hard better? There's a reason Michigan's handled hard better. They've been the tougher team. I still have visions of Aiden Hutchinson, like destroying the left tackle for Ohio State, like running through him like he was standing still. Awesome opportunity for Ohio State to man the heck up. Show them. And I think they do. I think Ohio State wins. I think they outrush Michigan. If Michigan was healthier, I would pause more. This is going to be a good game. Like I don't think this is a beat down by any stretch. Like, but I think this is a chance for like usually when you're undefeated and already in the playoff, hard to find motivation like now. Like you should have all the motivation you need. Ohio State should be physical and their defense to me this year, physically more adept to handling the rushing game for Michigan. And I got, I got Ohio State, but I think it's a close back and forth game. I think it's a, I think it's a 20, 23, 21 game, a 24, 17 game. I think it's low scoring.

[Dan Orlovsky]

So everybody's sphincters in Columbus, Ohio are very tight for the most of this game.

[Brent Musburger]

Then you're saying, you know, that's a real thing. Like this is a real, like Alabama and Georgia. Yes, Georgia has an Alabama problem. It starts to get in this lid and it's so Ryan Day. Now what's the approach you take around the building? You know, for years you talk about it like we got to go get revenge. Now it's like, oh my God. Okay, do we not address it? Like there's a big ace Wolverine right here in our, in our room right now. Like it's sitting here running around like nothing to see. Don't look over here. Like nothing over there. I mean this is, this is a real thing that has come to fruition and they're going to have to get, they're going to have to exercise it.

[Dan Orlovsky]

And you're not talking about Barkley, you're talking about something else. Truth serum to Ryan Day. Michigan win or big twin title?

[Brent Musburger]

Well, here's, here's another thing too. Michigan's still alive to play in the Big Ten championship game.

[Dan Orlovsky]

They have to have help. That's the thing is they. So Oregon has to get beat as well, I think is what, is what.

[Brent Musburger]

I saw at Washington. Yeah.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Which is.

[Brent Musburger]

But, but Ohio State's not guaranteed to play in this game. Like they gotta win the champ. They've gotta win. Like that's what I'm saying. Like this is not like all the preconceived. And listen, this was the best thing to happen to Ohio State. Ohio State doesn't win a championship if they don't lose to Michigan last year. So you can thank the team up north for getting you to where you got. Because it lit a fire over the next three or four weeks and you came out a different team. But golly, at Michigan weather will be terrible. This will be sloppy. This will be good. This will be a fun game to watch.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I went a little different route. I, I think the biggest sort of mismatch is potentially Matt Patricia and their defense against Bryce Underwood. But I think Ryan Day exercises some demons here. I wrote Ohio State Michigan or Ohio State 31? Michigan 13. I, I think double digit Buckeye victory a little bit different.

[Brent Musburger]

And we would have thought the same thing a year ago. You know, like Ohio State come in when handle business like you're way better. But there's something about this game that I learned a while ago, man, Like, I don't, I don't get it. I remember being on set at game day and I'm like, what are you talking about? Like, Kirk, what are you? Like, ohio State's way better than Michigan. He's like, just, I'm just telling you, kid, I don't know what it is either. Like, but this Shiznik happens. And so it's a strange game, but Buckeye is way more talented. Their defense, I think, can carry the day. Now they can stop the run and be physical, which in the past they've really struggled to do.

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[Brent Musburger]

Yeah.

[Dan Orlovsky]

And maybe there's a distraction or two. I don't know.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah. But I. I do feel like, man, I do feel like with Lane, the distractions are limited a little bit more because he's always a distraction. Like, he's always doing something and saying something. I think they're kind of used to it now. This is different. Different. Some different answers, different questions you're being asked, obviously, than in the past. Here's the thing. I would love to make this a really close, competitive game. The only way that happens is if Mississippi State can protect Shapen because their offensive line is not good. Like, it's just not. They don't protect him. That dude, every time I watch him, I feel bad about him. Like, I feel bad for shaping, like, because every time he's getting picked up off the turf some way somehow because he gets hit so much. So Lane's getting all.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I wonder how much. Do you see Kamario Taylor in this game? Because you've seen him some as a runner. Like, he's got 26 carries, 142 yards, and, like, four touchdowns in the last three games as a runner, but it's very limited snaps, mainly as a runner. Do you see him more just given the keys potentially in this game?

[Brent Musburger]

Well, here's the thing here. Here's what I'll say about that. I. I actually think Ole Miss's run defense is pretty good. Like, they're a pretty physical run defense. I think the way you got to beat them is through the air. I don't think Mississippi State's got the horses. Now, listen, I love Booth and Bothwell. Like, they're good, but I'm just saying I don't think they're going to move that. The strength of Ole Miss defense is their defensive line. Like, I don't think they're going to move them out of the way. I actually don't think they're elite pass rushers, so I think they've got to throw the football to. To get them. The last time we saw. The unfortunate thing for. For Mississippi State is the last couple times we've seen this run defense, like, Hardy's striking Heisman poses because he's rushing for 300 yards. Yeah. And Georgia's rushing against them. Like, so I just. Keon Lacey is one of the best backs in the country. Like, I don't know that people talk about this dude enough. Like, last time out Against Florida, what was it like? He was over 220.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Like he was 30 something carries, right around 30 carries.

[Brent Musburger]

And he can run around you. He can run through you. He breaks tackles. He's got those long, McFadden, like, strides, and he wears five and like, it looks. It looks good. And he's got. He's just really good to me. I don't see how state. Now, listen, the cowbell at home, the noise, like, that's going to play a part in this football game. But I don't see Trinidad Shambliss. I've not seen anything in him that makes me think he'll flinch. I've seen him go to Norman, Oklahoma. I've seen. To go to Athens, Georgia. Like, Trinidad is a dude. Like, he's a dude, man. He's just. He's been there, done that. He's bought the T shirt, he's bought the hat. And that was at the national championship game in Division 2 when he won last year. I just don't think the moments, yeah, the crowds are bigger, but the moment's not too big for him. I think his calm, his experience, his running is way too much for this Mississippi State defense.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Yep. I got ole miss 38, miss state 31. I think it's going to be a crazy kind of up and down, maybe late touchdowns from Mississippi State getting back in it kind of thing, but Ole Miss gets the dub, and then it just becomes sitting and waiting.

[Brent Musburger]

Well, and Saturday is when the decision comes. Like, they've been very, you know, they've been. They've been very open about what this is supposed to look like with Lane and the. The Lane experience that's going on. Like, they want to know by Saturday. And so it's. It's weird, it's interesting, all the stuff that's been going on. But Keith Carter, the ad, said Saturday, following Friday's games, like, we need to know, are you with us or are you gone? Like, are we doing this? Are we going to go?

[Dan Orlovsky]

Do you think? What do you ultimately think? Ultimate prediction on where he ends up.

[Brent Musburger]

You know, the most.

[Dan Orlovsky]

He just stays where he is.

[Brent Musburger]

The most lame thing in the history of the world would be staying. Honestly, the most lame thing in the history of the world would be, I let all you guys talk about me for the last couple weeks, and y' all all said I hadn't signed it, so I'm gone. But I've just loved it. I've been sitting back just like, hey, look at you. You're stupid. You're stupid. You're like, to me, that's the most lame thing because he could have shut this down at any time, but he loves this. And I think it's what makes Lane awesome. He loves attention. He loves to be a part of, like, the fun of it. Like, one of the things I love about Lane the most, like, the spring games. Screw the spring games. We're going to do, like, carnival games. Like, that's what he does. Like, I just think that would be the most lame thing ever. I. My heart tells me. My head tells me he's going to lsu. My heart tells me, staying at Ole Miss, I'm going to ride. I think Lane's been doing this the whole time, and I think he's going to go to stay at Ole Miss. I think he's going to stay there and choose happiness and the rest of his career over. Like, listen, when you win 10 games at Ole Miss, they put statues outside. When you win 10 games at LSU, they're like, you suck. Like, you need to do better. So choose happiness. I don't. I don't have a say, but that's what I would do.

[Dan Orlovsky]

And here's what he's going to do, too, is there won't be, like, an announcement. He'll just start getting on Twitter and, like, I posted a video where it was me saying, he's gone. He's gonna find that, and he's gonna find videos like that. We're saying he's going to this place, going to this place, and then he's just going to tweet and he's gonna be like, you know, making emojis or something. And just to make fun of everybody on Twitter. And instead of an actual, like, formal announcement kind of thing, I think you're right. In terms of actual football part of it. LSU is probably the place to go, but we'll see. Next game, Utah at Kansas. Another noon Friday game. Jayhawks lost four or five, three that weren't really close at all. And we got the Jalen Daniels for the potentially final time. Because they need to win to get bowl eligible.

[Brent Musburger]

Yes.

[Dan Orlovsky]

After six years in one place.

[Brent Musburger]

That's unbelievable.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Unheard of in. In sort of today's.

[Brent Musburger]

And he had some opportunities to go other places, too. He's a guy that's had. He's got a. He's got high talent, like, yes. High scrambling ability. Like, he's got some gifts that he could have gone somewhere else but chose to stay at Kansas. And I think they've got one last moment to try to do something good, to go to A bowl game. Last year we saw Kansas late in the season and they made some statements and they really finished the season strong. I think Kansas is going to end Utah this week. I think they're going to end. It makes no sense. It shouldn't. It shouldn't be. Kansas doesn't stop the run real well. BYU or Utah. Utah can run it all over the place all different ways. They can hand it to six or seven different guys who can do damage. It's probably going to be too easy for byu, but the injuries to John Henry Daly, he's out the way. They have not stopped the run. This is going to be one of the most entertaining shootout games of the week. Very K State like last week. But Kansas finds a way 41, 38 in a barn burner. Jalen Daniels rushes for so many yards, makes all these plays off script. It's a shootout and then Utah's. Utah's chances of going to the playoff goes to zero and they gone.

[Dan Orlovsky]

They are not non zero anymore. They are zero. I do think it's going to be high scoring because Utah in the last four, 53, 45, 55 and 51 points. I wrote Utah 38, Kansas 35. I do think it's gonna be high scoring but I think Utah comes away with the win. But I mean that's. It's going to be a like, you know what? Like noon.

[Brent Musburger]

I was watching Utah again and I just have to share this with the people because this, I love this so much. Like Utah in the last couple games, man, I literally watched like the last two or three games and I'm like, they play with an offensive. A sixth offensive lineman all the time. It's like every other play. Like literally I'm literally watching. I'm like, there is no bones about what they do. They're going to bring in like. And listen, I think Parker runs that thing hard. Dampier runs that thing hard. Ficklin comes off the bench and runs it hard. Like they consistently make you tackle them with all. But they put all the beef on the field. But Fanu, we don't know how he is. Like there's been no word. I tried to find some word on him. Like this is. This is a spot where they've got to win. But what is. What is. What is Utah last week they gave up almost 500 yards rushing. It was. It was embarrassing. You know, I had to jump off the train. Like I. It made my eyes bleed. I'm a defensive guy. You can't let them run the ball off tackle over and over and over again, give up almost 500 yards rushing. Like, no, like you can't. I can't have that. I can't have that. I'm out like 41, 38.

[Dan Orlovsky]

And you think like this week it can't go all chalk. Like there's got to be some level of monkey, you know, all kinds of monkey wrenches that get thrown into this.

[Brent Musburger]

Oh, I got several coming. I'm not done.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I, I've got a few too. Well, maybe not big ones. 3:30 Friday, Georgia at Georgia Tech. Clean on fashion hate in Mercedes Benz Stadium.

[Brent Musburger]

Clean old fashioned hate.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I will be there actually going to the game this, this week. So for the first in long time, this is one of two games this week that have two top 10 PFF graded QBs battling against each other. So Haynes King, going against Gunner Stockton and Haynes king the last two years against Georgia. 614 total yards and seven touchdowns running and throwing, but some big fumbles. Had a couple big fumbles. And outside of that though. Yeah, this, it's going to be the Haynes King show.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah. And I, I don't feel bad for Haynes King and I don't think he feels bad for him, but like hit the field the game he's playing. So as an offensive coordinator, as a defensive coordinator, as a coach, like you, you look at it and you go, okay, what am I playing with? Okay, so my personnel, what am I good at? But you also as an offensive play caller, you go, okay, and a qb, what is the other side doing? And the other side is doing not much. Last three games, they're 1 and 2 and they're giving up over 41 points a game. Yep, you heard that right. 41.

[Dan Orlovsky]

So Boston College is included in that.

[Brent Musburger]

Buster, Buster Faulkner. They know like every possession is critical. So one turnover, two turnovers, I'm down by 21. Like, I get a few, they stop me and pits up 28. Like they stopped me two times and whoo. Like, there's a lot of pressure on him. And here's, here's the interesting thing about this game. Like Georgia's run defense has been so good, like, so good all year long. Like impressively good. Their, their bounce back this year, running the football and stopping the run. If you want to know what Kirby and company worked on all offseason, that's it. Like, that's all they worked on. They didn't work on anything else. They literally just worked on punching each other in the throats every day. Like, hey, you come forward, I'm going to come forward. Battering ram, board drill, like. And they got that Shiznik fixed. Like, it looks good. So if I'm a Georgia fan, I'm excited about it. That's all. That's what, that's what this Tech offense is all about. Like, it's about. It's about a receiver, a Rivers, a Rutherford going in motion out wide, Haynes King off tackle. That's what this offense is about. And it sounds very simple. And it's hard as piss to stop because he's going to read it, then he's going to pull it. He's going to throw it to his tight ends. He's going to. It's a. It's a high percentage offense. There's very, very little risk and there's very little ball traveling in the air 30 yards down the field. Like, they make you defend the field horizontally. They don't make you defend it all vertically, but they stretch you out. And Haynes King is, is the guy who can do that because he's physical. The way he runs, he reads it, he sets up his blocks really, really well. But they have to play defense, and that side has to go on the field at some point. And this offense with Mike Bobo and Gunner Stockton & Co. Has been as good as anybody in the country. And that sounds weird to say the way it started, because you're like, but. But Georgia's odds to make the SEC championship are very much alive. Like, very real. Like, they just need A and M or Auburn or A and M or Alabama to lose. Like, and they get to play in the SEC championship game. The odds are actually that they're going to play. So I think Georgia's doing this and Georgia Tech's doing this now. And Georgia Tech's going to break out everything they have offensively, but they still got to play defense. And I don't see how they keep it that close. I really don't know how they're within two scores at the end of the game.

[Dan Orlovsky]

You think about last year. Last year, Georgia was kind of holding on and just surviving every week.

[Brent Musburger]

Yes, every week.

[Dan Orlovsky]

But you think back to. And then it was the game that it was. He was the eight overtime, sort of classic game. But to think back to two years ago, Georgia was rolling in 20, 23, and then they go to tech and it's a 30. You know, tech's got to lead a little bit in certain games. It's really close. Towards the end, Georgia wins 31, 23. I think you're going to get that type of game. But we talked about Haynes King. When in doubt, it's Hank's King. He's had five games in the last two years where he's had more than 20 rush attempts. I bet you could name them based upon the types of games that they've played this year.

[Brent Musburger]

Georgia, Colorado. Like Colorado game, Georgia last year. Yeah, Colorado Colorado game one was absolutely it.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Think about another big win they had. Last upset win fsu, Miami. They beat. Remember they beat Miami.

[Brent Musburger]

Miami.

[Dan Orlovsky]

So that game, he had 20. He had 23 against Miami last year and then wake this year when they were coming back to.

[Brent Musburger]

Well, and that's the thing about playing Haynes King early versus playing Keynes King late, where he's nicked up and he's taking all these different shots throughout a season. Like, that's a. That's a real. That's what. That's. That's why Cam Newton's the greatest college football player I've ever seen. Like, I've never seen a superhuman cyborg built 65260. That just kept coming and the hits didn't matter because people bounced off of him. He could make him miss. He could run through you like those hits for normal humans that aren't like aliens like him and Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker and those guys, like, they add up and they matter. And he took a lot of hits last week versus Pittsburgh. Like, I kept watching him like, because he had to. He had to get him back in the game and he had to run the football. So I think we both got Georgia.

[Dan Orlovsky]

That's pretty clear, dude. One couple, qu. One sort of technical question. I think Georgia playing Auburn earlier this year and with that offense and how. And how they did with Jackson, Arnold and some of the adjustments they had to make in that game helped for this game. But do you as a defensive guy want to maybe force Haynes King to give the football some. Like almost purposely versus get reading it to where you let him keep it.

[Brent Musburger]

A lot more game on the line. I do. I'm taking him away. Game on the, like third and short, fourth and short. Gotta have it. You can put anybody you want in motion. I don't give a rat's ace. I'm playing Haynes King. But, but otherwise, like, here's the thing. Like, I don't want him because. Because he's the. He's got the best. Like, listen, he's not the most. He's not as speedy as Rivers and those guys, but he also, he makes. He. He sets up blocks so well and makes you miss. But here's the thing. Got to hit him. Got to get shots on him, good shots. Dan Jackson was a great shot when he caused the fumble. Like, land on top. I'm not talking about dirty guys. Like, I'm just talking about you tackle him and you land all your weight on top of him and you make him feel it for four quarters. Like, it's not dirty. It's physical. I want you to be physically in this game. Yes. But Haynes King, in money situations, I'm not letting him do that. Like, I'm not letting him beat me. Someone else is going to have to do it.

[Dan Orlovsky]

That's why I was thinking, I think there's some sort of force situation or situations where you force him to give it by just attacking the mesh and hitting him for that, you know, for that reason.

[Brent Musburger]

But you got to attack the mesh then and pull out and go around. Like, you got to pop, you know, you can't just. If you give him the same look over and over, which has happened a lot recently, you give them the same look and you do the same things, they're going to. They're going to eat you alive. You have to be willing to take some chances, make some people do some things, some different things. So the picture's not clear.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I got Georgia by 10. All right, Friday night, Texas A and M at Texas.

[Brent Musburger]

I'm still waiting for you to pick an upset. Is this an upset or are you going to pick an upset?

[Dan Orlovsky]

This is. Eventually. I got a few, maybe.

[Brent Musburger]

I think. I think later. I think later got upset written all over it, homie.

[Dan Orlovsky]

So question. Top 16, based upon the committee's rankings, who has the lowest strength of schedule in the top 16? I'm gonna guess A M. Texas A M. Yeah. In terms of looking at all the metrics that the committee looks at, they have the lowest strength of schedule.

[Brent Musburger]

And we get.

[Dan Orlovsky]

If you look at their combined SEC opponents that they played, it's.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah, I'm gonna give Texas some love here. So y'. All. Y' all need to hear this. Texas fans, like, when you look at this Texas team, if their defense could match, if their defense and offense would have ever married up together and played extremely well together, they'd be one of the best teams in the country. But defense has really fallen off. Offense has really started to hit it in gear. It was reversed to start the season. But when you look at Texas, man, if they beat number three, which I think they got a real chance to do it, they already got another top eight win with Oklahoma. Convincing top eight win, like, couple touchdown win. They already beat number 14, Vandy like, and you beat number three. Like, you lost to Ohio State out of conference. Otherwise you're in this. Like, that should not count as much as it does. Just like with Alabama. What they've done to me should have. Should be counting more than who that. The amount of losses they have. And that's why I changed my scheduling. A 14 to 7 loss. Nobody's even remotely played Ohio State close to that. Well, so. And you went on the road week one, like, that's what's going to keep Texas out of the playoff if they beat number three this week. And I think they got a real shot. I think they got a real shot to be an. I'm. I'm. I, I want to, I want to pull the trigger. But I love what, I love what A and M's done. The resolve they showed against South Carolina, man, I love that. Like, they showed me they got some clutch gene, man. Like, that was. That was one of the more impressive things I've seen. They showed me they have no blink, no quit. But, but Texas, the past defense has not been great. Can they, can they, can they get the past defense dial in? Does Anthony Hill Jr. Play? That's a big deal too. That is not good. But Arch is playing better. Defense plays a good game. Texas at home. This is a, this is a field goal game to me, like in any direction. And you know what? What the heck, pull it. Pull the trigger. I got Texas, I got Texas to pull the upset. A and M's kind of flirted with it this season. Texas plays their best game. Texas gets the ball out quick against A and M, which A and M's pass rush is really good. Give me the Longhorns making this thing even more interesting and putting themselves in a position to maybe be talked about and discussed into the playoff.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I went A and M by three. And a lot of it has to do with not looking. If you look at arches sort of play in their three losses, plus the game against Oklahoma, because the sort of other best defense they played, he. His. Let me look at the Numbers Exactly. So five touchdowns, four interceptions, 10 Turner Worthy plays in those four games. The other games, the other seven games, he has 26 total touchdowns and three picks. It's not so much that he's played bad in those losses, it's that he has to be great for them to individually to lift this team, basically.

[Brent Musburger]

And they got to protect him.

[Dan Orlovsky]

There's all sorts of things around him that matter so much. They gotta help independent of him and the talk about him. But the interesting thing in this game that almost made me pick Texas is that when you look at Arch situationally and sort of Texas's offense situationally when he Bennett is best third down and Texas A M is the best third down defense in the country by far. Their margin of percentage like it's they like 22. The next number two is like 28 versus the rest. You know the gap between one and two is big in terms of how well they play third down. But yeah, I just, I, I think there's something about A M. I think you kind of, you know, touch put the Pollock good mojo on them preseason with the pick and they get a win on the road first.

[Brent Musburger]

If they win this is their first ever SEC championship game appearance. Never done it.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I'll save my other sort of thing. But my thing is I think they played Georgia in the SEC championship game and played Georgia in Atlanta before Georgia plays at Texas A M. Carl everybody.

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[Dan Orlovsky]

All right, next game. Another Friday night game. Arizona now a ranked matchup. Arizona Wildcats at Arizona State.

[Brent Musburger]

Well, we got to go quicker with these picks because we're, we're at like we're gonna be like an hour and a half. Oh, we're.

[Dan Orlovsky]

That's fine.

[Brent Musburger]

You got something else to do, I.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Guess this break time. I do remember Kenny Dillingham though. He's like, no, no pity for the kitty when he was talking about the game, the game after the Arizona or after beating them. But I will say props to Dillingham. They could have folded like after, after the loss and then with, with going down, they could have very much folded. But Jeff Sims, who's been around for Quite a while, 56 carries in the last three weeks. But Fafita on the other side, no feeder, playing well, top 15 graded QB. So he's one of four quarterbacks right now with 25 touchdowns, at least 25 touchdowns and five or less interceptions. Him, Mendoza, Julian Sayan and Dari Mensah at Duke. Those are the only four quarterbacks with that, those kind of numbers. Yeah, we talked about a fun game too.

[Brent Musburger]

We talked about Arizona a couple weeks ago when they were playing Cincinnati and just how, how well Fafita has played even without, you know, Tetro the. Yeah. Who went to the Panthers top 10 pick. I mean he was, he was a good receiver. But they seem to be playing well. He plays well. He can scramble, he can make plays. He's tough. You know, I don't think that Arizona State is a, is a two dimensional team. So how much can Arizona stop the run? Like how much can they get in their grill? Jeff Sims has been around the block. So Jeff Sims, who you talked about versus Noah Fafida and to me, I'll take Noah Fafida, I'll take the experience, I'll take the throwing. They can do more to hurt you. Arizona State, listen, they're physical and I like it. And you're right, what they've done with Dillingham, I just think that there's more ways for, for Arizona to beat you on the perimeter and with the passing game than there is with Arizona State. And because of that, in a rivalry game, this is a big time rivalry game. They don't like each other. They do not like each other, like at all. I think the cats, I think the cats get it done.

[Dan Orlovsky]

That's what I got Arizona by 3, 27, 24 as well. Another game. So we're getting. So that's Friday. That's all of Friday, all those great games Friday, that's first game. Saturday at noon, Miami at Pitt, mid-30s with some wind, pushing it into the 20s.

[Brent Musburger]

Did you, did you, did you go like green screen on me right there?

[Dan Orlovsky]

Yes, I went. I went Jim Cantore. I got the. You know, I went Jim Cantore on you. Hey, Pitt's feeling good, though. They're one for one in Narduzzi's comments. Yep. All that matters, you win the next two. They got the first one against Tech. Carson Beck's actually playing really well, though, right now. He's played great after the SMU lost last three weeks. 87 passing grade, about 285 a game, 8 to 8 TDs, no picks.

[Brent Musburger]

All right, so let's get back to this.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Are we destined to have the Miami Notre Dame conversation on Selection Sunday?

[Brent Musburger]

I think we have to. I think it's. It's our lot in life. I think we need to see the committee answer those questions. And speaking of, it's not been good, the committee's answers. It just. It's, it's.

[Dan Orlovsky]

It's. I never follow the answers. I don't think I do.

[Brent Musburger]

I love listening to commissioner because I want to gleam what they deem important. And I don't want to listen to the new one anyway. I'm not going to be rude. I don't want to be rude to people. Here's the thing. The weather's going to be cold. That's a real thing. Watch the Dolphins. Every year when they go up north, they suck.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Yes.

[Brent Musburger]

Like this. This is a real thing. So how do you combat that Malachi Tony. Like Malachi Tony in the Wildcat. Malachi Tony on jet sweeps, Malachi Tony on screens. Like, find ways to get him touches. He's the. He's one of the best playmakers in all of college football. Like, one team has Malachi Tony, one doesn't and can. Can. Here's the thing. When Heinto gets protection, he's good. When they don't, they don't try to run the ball that much. Are you really going to get one dimensional on Miami, like with Bane and Mazador? If you do that, you might as well go ahead and jump off a cliff and make sure there's rocks at the bottom, because you ain't gonna live through that bow shift like.

[Dan Orlovsky]

And he's not. I don't know that Heinz was Kevin Jennings because SMU didn't run the ball at all. But Kevin Jennings didn't run them out in terms of.

[Brent Musburger]

And their tempo. Yes, their tempo wore them out. Like, their tempo consistently going over and over. So I've got Miami, even though it's going to be cold, but it's because of the Malachi Tony show. Listen, Miami's Big dinged up in the back end. The only thing that's interesting about this game to me is who played Pittsburgh a couple of weeks ago?

[Dan Orlovsky]

Notre Dame.

[Brent Musburger]

Notre Dame, Miami playing them. Common opponent was Syracuse. We talked about it. Does my. Is Miami good enough to walk up there in this weather and go just open Palm slap, go sit at the kids table like. Because I think Miami has to do that. Like I think if there's any chance for Miami to get into the playoffs, I think they have to open Palm slap belt to bottom. Want that ace like they got to put it on them. And if they don't, I don't think they're going to get in the College.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Football playoff without chaos. Without chaos in front of them.

[Brent Musburger]

I don't think by the way, there's six teams technically they can still make the ACC championship game. How amazing is that? There's technically including six teams. Yes. And Miami, Pittsburgh winner is in it. Then you need like Pittsburgh's is a little bit clearer. Like Pittsburgh wins and then SMU or Virginia, Virginia loses. They're in. But then Miami's like, oh my gosh, it's like a paragraph like you better like break out your readers, ladies and gentlemen, because it's. There's a lot going on there that so and so needs to do this. And so and so you need the.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Degree that's above my head to figure it all out.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah, well, yeah, you got those degrees. Rollins can read all that stuff and tell you in 10 seconds, give me.

[Dan Orlovsky]

My Miami as well. Yes, I got Miami as well. I do think it's going to be a sort of closer game though. I think it's. I put like 31, 27 is what I put down in terms of the game but the, the score part of it. The component of that though, one interesting thing about Miami is what is their resume without the Notre Dame win. Like the Notre Dame win is a, is a, it's a big deal and without them and I think that the committee's saying, hey look, we just don't. The ACC as a. As a whole, we're not really all about that and sort of, well, they shouldn't be.

[Brent Musburger]

But, but it's, it's not like Miami lost to some bums either. Like no, my only Miami lost to a full strength Louisville team and a really good SMU team that's done nothing but this. So like it's not like they lost to two teams that can't play dead. They lost the two teams that. I mean if Louisville stays healthy, which you can't control but Louisville healthy man when they had Miller Moss and Isaac Brown they were a different team.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Like I realized the. I realized the metrics that are involved in all this and a lot of this is predictable from just those metrics only. But I'm I wonder if a lot of the sort of how much they dropped was the fact that it was on Friday night. They were the only game when Beck threw the four picks and they got and they just played a sloppy garbage game against Louisville. So who knows.

[Brent Musburger]

They threw four picks and barely lost. Yeah like they. It's not like they. I mean that that's. I'm saying like that should. They played a bad game, Beck made some bad decisions but it doesn't make them a garbage team. To me they're physically like there's not many teams where you pack a lunch like you pack a lunch when you go play them. Miami, you better pack a lunch. You better put the big boy shoulder pad. You don't put those little skinny flex pads on like you put the big old shoulder pads on with the neck roll because you're going to get hit in the mouth over and over again.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Well the thing that I would love to see is if you actually look at where they are ranked they are currently ranked 12th. I would love to see them be ranked 12th and be in the playoffs as opposed to what will be the per the 12th ranked seed in the playoffs. Anyway that's an argument for another day. Now we got Tennis or Vanderbilt 14 at Tennessee Saturday at 3:30. Tennessee outscored him 36 to 9 after Vanderbilt went up 14 zip last year. Pavia did not play well at all but he's got a chance to cement to me the Heisman finalists at least a spot on the on the stage or in the little four group of kids that are there can bandy make themselves a playoff team. Does the non0 chance live one more week?

[Brent Musburger]

Amazing.

[Dan Orlovsky]

This I think this is going to be one of the best games of the weekend to watch just from a entertainment. Good football back and forth points, all that sort of stuff.

[Brent Musburger]

Well and there's so many things that go into to watching these teams and like the nerds the way we nerd out and watch tape and the way you see things that go on like Pavia doing what he's doing in the passing game has been one of the most impressive things I hated on him. I give him credit like he's really got it in gear and click especially considering they don't protect him well like they don't protect him well, I'm just, I'm just telling you, if you watch the tape, they don't. Like there's guys coming off the edges all the time and he just dead legs and makes a miss and I'm like, yeah, that's not supposed to happen. Like you're not supposed to do that. A lot of times he makes it look so easy. His speed, he's such, he's got a thick build, so he's got the thick build with really good speed. So if he, if when he explodes out quickly, people, he shrugs off people because he's so, so thick and built so good because he's a, he's a 28 year old man, been around for a while but like, okay, so Tennessee's defense is not near as good as it was a year ago. Can they get pressure on him? Can they get him on the ground? Like, it's not about just getting pressure. Can you get him on the ground? Their past defense is the weakest part of Tennessee's team. You watch, you can watch them throughout the season. Like it's been, it's been an issue for him. They're not, they're not great in the back end. So can Joseph's and company get to the qb? Can they, can they affect him? Can they spy him? And then on the other side to me is, it's the same thing though, like can they stop Aguilar and company because, because Vanny's defense we've talked about has been leaking oil for a while. They're not getting pressure. If you don't press pressure, Joey Aguilar.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Like he's going to hurt, going to.

[Brent Musburger]

Go deep and he's going to hit him like, and they're going to make big plays and they're going to run that tempo and they're going to wear you out and to put a big bow on this for all of it. Like, bottom line is I know where you're going. You're going Vandy. I feel very confident in saying that. Can you really, can Vandy go into Neyland Stadium and win? That is a tough ask, man. Like, that's a tough place to play. It's going to be absolutely crazy nuts. It would be something that they could, I think they got the potential to do it. But their defense I think kills them. I think this is a 4138 game. Like 38, 35. Like this is as high scoring as it gets. And I think Tennessee's offense makes a big play. Joey Aguilar makes a big play.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Tennessee Gets the dub my heart very much. Especially given the fact that what we, what we talked about in the preseason wanted to pick Vandy. My head went with the home team.

[Brent Musburger]

Did you really?

[Dan Orlovsky]

I got Tennessee 38, Vandy 35.

[Brent Musburger]

Good for you. Okay. I didn't. Is that what. Who's the fa. I don't know. I don't care. I just. I didn't know that feels like an upset with the 14th ranked team in the country. I just didn't. I didn't know you could do that. I know you're going to pick one. Good for you.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Yes. And what's you think about if you're a Tennessee fan, you're a made feel. You're a field goal away from beating. You missed the field goal at the end of the game against Georgia and you're sitting there. Not a hard feel right now.

[Brent Musburger]

Not a tough field goal.

[Dan Orlovsky]

It was a 40 something yarder I think but it wasn't like a, it wasn't a 48 or 50 yarder type deal. So. That close. That close. This, this to me is Tennessee's first signature win of the season. All right, next up also Saturday at 3:30. The four box at 3:30 is going to be phenomenal. Oregon at Washington. I spent like 10 minutes googling all over the place and searching for injury updates for Oregon. Who's going to play on the offensive line. Is the Corey Moore coming back? I couldn't find Jack.

[Brent Musburger]

You're not going to find anything with Dan. You're not going to find anything with that coach out west.

[Dan Orlovsky]

If, if it was maybe something that was behind a paywall that I didn't want to mess with. Yeah. Dan should ask Grok.

[Brent Musburger]

Dan's not going to give you information to help your team become successful. That's not his style, nor should he.

[Dan Orlovsky]

This is when you think about this game though, especially recently Pinnocks beating them a couple times when that, you know with Bo Nix and ending Oregon season, Dan going for fourth downs like in.

[Brent Musburger]

These games saying fourth downs that he.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Didn'T agree with very once. Exactly. If I don't agree with going forward on fourth down that's. That's hard to do most of the time.

[Brent Musburger]

Listen, Oregon's better. They're way better across the board. They're beat up. I think that even with them beat up man what do they do against usc? They can still pound the rock. They still got the backs. They still got Sadiq. Again Washington a tough place to play. That's the Ohio State struggled there a little bit like it was A human game. It wasn't like a beat down of beatdowns. So I think this game has a chance to be pretty close. But like Oregon's talent is just. It's higher than theirs on the lines of scrimmage. I think Oregon can stop this offense. You know, this offense is big player bust. They've got to make big plays and specifically the QB has to run it like Damon Williams. Running is always critically important to what they do. I don't think Oregon's going to worry about that. I think Oregon's got the guys up front that can win, that can chase, that can make life hard for Washington. And then I think their degree of difficulty of pounding away, I think they can do that. I think they can still pound away with their backs. Line ahead, go straight, go straight ahead. Go straight ahead, rotate backs, give it to Sadiq. Like I think they can do that and still win this football game.

[Dan Orlovsky]

We talked about Kirby Smart with his commitment to running the football and stopping the run that is Oregon. And in the later parts of the season that plays and everything that you just said, I basically made that same level of note and thought and have seen those same things. And then I went and picked Washington by three for sheer chaos.

[Brent Musburger]

I freaking love that at home.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Something like, you've got to have some level to me of weirdness this weekend. This was one where I thought, I thought Washington might get somebody. Yeah, some.

[Brent Musburger]

And with all the injuries to Oregon, I think it's legit. Like I, I think it's a.

[Dan Orlovsky]

That's the only reason I'm. I'm doing this. That I went against all the things that I think and know I went Washington U Dub getting the victory at home.

[Brent Musburger]

I think, I think Williams can make some plays. I just worry about that defense being physical enough to stand up to Oregon. Like that's the only reason that, the only reason I feel like the, the degree, the degree of difficulty for Washington is going to be like up here. It's. It's like arch. Like you got to always be good, got to be great. Like Demont has to make this work. He has to make it go. He's got good guys around him with Boston and Coleman. But like he's got to be so good for so long and he hasn't shown that. There's, there's a. There's inconsistencies and there's mistakes. And again, he doesn't get protected the greatest. And so I couldn't do it. But I'm glad you did. I love it.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Next game also at 3:30 on Saturday, LSU at Oklahoma. This might be one that you kind of put in the corner and you just peek at occasionally to see if anybody's near the end zone. Because I don't know how much these teams are going to be near the end zone, but I think LSU is nowhere near the end zone enough. I picked Oklahoma. I just don't think LSU can score enough. Their offense is broken.

[Brent Musburger]

It's not good. How many they score last week versus Kentucky. Yeah. Versus the Hilltoppers. It's not good. It's not pretty. I don't know how you pick them. Now you got Oklahoma's defense who's. Now, listen, can, can you, can you make some plays now with the, with the QB run game? Is that something you can do against Oklahoma and maybe avoid sacks and not get as many negative plays? But I just think the way they're doing, the way they're playing is Oklahoma is really, really good. But, man, and I'm taking Oklahoma, I'm not going to take lsu, Oklahoma at home. But I just. We're running out of weeks to say, hey, Oklahoma, can you show me something offensively? And last week they tried. They showed you against Missouri. We're going to take deep shots. We're going to take deep shots. It's okay. But then it's second and 10 and they're not good at hitting deep shots.

[Dan Orlovsky]

And you run material.

[Brent Musburger]

They just got to find something, man, that they can hang their hat on because I know that all the. I know there's three freshmen in the offensive line, but Oklahoma is good enough because they're a complete. They're a complete defense that has shown the past defense has gotten better and better throughout the year and like, just. I trust them. So I'm not gonna. I'm not gonna say give me them Tigers like Adam Rooks did in the chat. I'm gonna say give me them Boomer sooner.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I agree. Boomer Sooner. And it's. I think Oklahoma is one of those teams that if they can do a lot of self evaluation and find something in that time frame of, you know, they get this win and they have a home playoff game likely that potentially win one, maybe even two games. But like, because of the defense. But that's also a big question in terms of find that. All right.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Last one, big one. The craziness Saturday night, we already know it's going to be insane. Atmosphere is going to be next level beyond rock. Anything. Alabama at Auburn, Iron bowl, prime time. Just everything on the line for Alabama. Nothing but spoiler Time for Auburn. Can they do it?

[Brent Musburger]

Thoughts? I absolutely think Auburn can win this game. 100% think Auburn can win this game. Because everything lines up perfectly where absolutely zero pressure at home. What we've talked about that weird things continue to happen. The offense has done this for sure. It's been, it's been up a little bit. It's been, it's been better. I still got Alabama, man, their run offense. Even last week, watching that game again, like it still wasn't. Like it was clean and they just move people out of the way. Like I don't know what it is about the run game. Like last year you had Milroe and it was just, it was. It could pop, right? Because of his ability to make big plays. Where are the big plays? Where is the consistent 5 yards, 6 yards? Like that's going to determine how far Alabama can go. Even if they're going to play, you know, in the SEC championship game and get wins. Like go play to A and M in that pass rush for a whole game. That's. That's tough if you can't run the football right. Like, so I, I want to. I feel like there's, there'll be a chance. Jackson Arnold starting at qb. Did you see that, by the way? Is that. That's.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I did not. I thought, I thought it was going to be Daniels, but I think that's.

[Brent Musburger]

I think that's a real thing. I, I will have to double check that and see that.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I just, I mean it was a big assumption for me that was going to be Daniels.

[Brent Musburger]

Well, I would have assumed it too. But Jackson Arnold ran the football all over Alabama at Oklahoma a year ago. He runs with vitriol. He runs with anger like he can do it. Like he can. He can make plays. I, if I keep. I heard some things about Jackson Arnold, like he gives him a chance to be good. Deuce can come in, I think. Why not? Hey, why not all three of them in the, in the, in the game and run the heck out of them. And when they get tired, give them a break like a running back and just keep running. Youth league football offense to give you a chance to let your defense bang around if you can get pressure on the quarterback. I said I wouldn't pick against Alabama the rest of the season. Early in the season, once they started getting a little bit hot. And then I did it against Oklahoma. I'm not going to do it again. I think Alabama will find a way to get it done. Go to the SEC championship game. Too much Ty Simpson too Much too many explosive plays. Auburn can't keep up.

[Dan Orlovsky]

So in your scenario then you got George Obama in the SEC championship game, right? Because you pick Texas.

[Brent Musburger]

Think. Correct?

[Dan Orlovsky]

Yes. What was when you think back to last year when we talked about Alabama, it was the inconsistencies of the passing game and those inconsistencies of the passing game led them to being a 9 and 3 team.

[Brent Musburger]

Now it's the inconsistency of the running game.

[Dan Orlovsky]

This year, it's the inconsistency in the running game that is going to lead them to being a 9 and 3 team that misses the playoffs yet again as War eagle gets the dub 2320 Auburn Tigers WDE I won't say the whole thing, but I'm going more Eagle in this game. I just, I think it's gonna get crazy. That's going to be. They're going to be one dimensional again. And the crowd and the pressure and Daniel's making plays with his legs and his arm. Deuce Knight coming in, throwing a wrinkle. Just trick play randomness. Crazy. This season to me ends the regular season. Ends in insanity. And no perfect place to end an insanity than that field in that game.

[Brent Musburger]

That stadium will be rocking. The fans will be unbelievable. Like, it's, it's, it's got, it's got all the makings of it. Listen, two years ago it was 4th and 31. Like should have at their place. That should have never happened.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Like, no, that.

[Brent Musburger]

And that's the problem with the. That's. That and that's the problem with, with Auburn and that. That's like, I agree. Good game. Like, if I'm trusting Auburn to finish a game. Yes, man. Scary that they will find a way. But let me tell you something. If, if Brent's reaction comes true, those trees will be rolled and it will be beautiful. Those fans will go nuts. It'll be awesome. It would be the perfect way to end the season this year. Like, if you had Oregon losing and you have Auburn losing and then it's like, okay, committee, like, do your thing. Good luck. Like, you're going to have to put, you're going to have to put this together really, really quickly.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I mean, and we talked, like, there's a world where there's a litany of 10 and two teams potentially. All right, well, there's one more nugget platter game that I actually forgot about.

[Brent Musburger]

Okay.

[Dan Orlovsky]

That's very important. This week, the North Dakota Titans are hosting Marist quarterfinals of the 4A playoffs.

[Brent Musburger]

And if you're saying correctly, it's Marist.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I didn't know that.

[Brent Musburger]

Yes.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Rematch. This last year's state championship game. Yep. That the Titans won. The Titans on a little bit of a winning streak right now. What you got, Coach? What's your preview for the game? It's.

[Brent Musburger]

It's a good one. Triple option. Marist Maris plays the triple option. They want revenge. They're coming to our place, which is just good. The good thing about the North Oconee Titans giving you behind the scenes, because I'm a coach at North Oconee. We were as healthy as we've been, baby. It's been a while. So to have some good health and some more players will be. Will be really, really enjoyable. I become a much better coach.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I'll say. It stinks when two, two guys who are committed to big time SEC schools are not on your roster.

[Brent Musburger]

Yes. When you get healthier at the right time, when it matters, it's definitely good. So it should be good material. We're not saying anything. That's going to be crazy. Maris is an elite program. Really, really good. Last time they played us really good in the state championship game came up a little short. And then this week they got. They got to come to us. And it's. It's going to be a tough ask. It's tough to. It's tough to knock out the Titans, man. Physical, fast, relentless. Love of teammate. We've got it all going on, baby.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Notre Dame, Stanford, us, ucf, byu, Texas Tech, W. Indian, Purdue. Any craziness there or.

[Brent Musburger]

No, No, I got none. I got none on the periphery like that at all. We've already, we've already picked all the upsets in the games. Good Lord. We got them all out there.

[Dan Orlovsky]

I, I just. I do think that there's got to be. It. We're not good. There's no way on earth this sport delivers a chalk weekend. And you just get all these top 10 teams and the top 10 teams the same going into next weekend and everything's just nice and easy and there's no discussion. I just. It feels like we are in for insanity.

[Brent Musburger]

It's a treat for sure. Everybody, Everybody enjoy their Thanksgiving.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Happy Thanksgiving.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah, enjoy it. Have fun. Enjoy this, this glorious week of football and family and fun and it's. Because it's going to be fantastic. And then next week we'll be right back at it again, man. It'll be more. We'll see you Friday, actually. We'll see you Friday night.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Little Friday night action. Let's go.

[Brent Musburger]

Yeah, we'll see you Friday. Night. We'll see you Saturday throughout the day because because of the greatness but it's, it's going to be fun. It's going to be awesome. It's going to be fun to watch but I think that if you want to say FSU in Florida to end it give me an FSU Florida to end it because those fan bases are two of the most you know I, I, I don't want to say miserable Gus Bus.

[Dan Orlovsky]

How about friend of the program how.

[Brent Musburger]

About just these two fan bases are really thirsty really really hungry would love to see a win you're taking that.

[Dan Orlovsky]

Bus gets a yeah Gus bus gets a win and then Florida goes and prays for Lane.

[Brent Musburger]

If Gus bus gets a win that would be bowl game for Florida State so that would be a big win. They're playing for something Florida isn't. I am with you. Oh takes care of business. We'll see you guys soon. Peace.