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Episode: College Football Week 3 PICKS: Georgia-Tennessee, Clemson-Georgia Tech, Florida-LSU and more
Date: September 12, 2025
Host: David Pollack
Guest: Brent Rollins (PFF, On3, football analytics expert)

Episode Overview

This week, David Pollack and recurring guest Brent Rollins return to break down the marquee matchups and share their picks for a jam-packed College Football Week 3. The duo dives deep into keys for each top game, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and matchups across the SEC, ACC, and beyond. With David’s blunt insights and Brent’s numbers-driven perspective, listeners get a mix of “gut feel” and data analysis—plus the show's signature segments and playful banter. Throughout, they offer not just predictions but the context and strategy fans need to understand what will really decide these games.

Main Matchup Analysis and Predictions

Georgia vs. Tennessee

Timestamps: [02:03] – [10:06]

Key Talking Points

• Quarterback Questions:
  • Both teams have uncertainty at QB (“I don’t know if either quarterback is elite.” – David, [03:03])
  • Neither QB has thrown a turnover-worthy play; both have been pressured often but not sacked.
• Georgia's Edge:
  • Georgia defense consistently holds Josh Heupel’s offense way below their season scoring average (“Heupel averages almost 40 points a game, and against Kirby and company, he averages 14.” – David, [03:40])
  • Georgia’s depth at RB and WR considered best in the country; tight ends have been less prominent but could be a factor this week.
• Tennessee’s Hope:
  • Young, high-performing CBs like Redmond and Hood; home field is a serious advantage (“The loudest stadium I’ve ever heard at one time is Knoxville.” – David, [09:09])

Predictions

• Brent: Georgia wins 23-20 (“It’s much like Kirby has a Bama problem right now, Tennessee has a Kirby problem.” – Brent, [07:23])
• David: Georgia 24-17 (“You’ll see some good Georgia offense… Gunner’s legs will play a big part.” – David, [08:02])

Notable Quotes

• “I’m not sure [Georgia’s RBs and WRs] take a backseat to many people in the country in totality.” – David, [04:12]
• “How about that? Heupel averages 14 points. That was crazy… Georgia's done a good job matching up.” – David, [03:40]

Texas A&M at Notre Dame

Timestamps: [10:10] – [16:31]

Key Talking Points

• Stakes for Both Teams:
  • This is a “prove it” game: losing likely ends playoff hopes for either (“This could end Notre Dame’s playoff chances.” – David, [10:57])
  • ND’s run game must bounce back after getting dominated by Miami.
• A&M’s Offense:
  • Heavily pass-oriented (8th most in the Power 4), RPOs used more for passing than running.
  • New playmakers—Mario Craver, Casey Concepcion—can go the distance immediately if not tackled.
• Notre Dame’s Needs:
  • Must reestablish running the ball and fix last week’s historically bad pass protection (“They just had the worst single-game grade in pass block PFF that they've ever had.” – Brent, [15:00])
  • ND’s schedule leaves little margin for error going forward.

Predictions

• Brent: Notre Dame wins 27-20
• David: A&M wins 27-20 (“I like A&M, and I like Mario Craver and Casey Concepcion… Notre Dame wants to play a lot of two-man, you better tackle well.” – David, [15:23])

Clemson at Georgia Tech

Timestamps: [16:31] – [19:27]

Key Talking Points

• Clemson’s Identity Crisis:
  • Run game remains a huge question, too much reliance on a single back; overall, low confidence from fan base and analysts.
• Georgia Tech’s Offensive Identity:
  • Clear ground-and-pound style.
  • Issue: Five turnovers on opening possessions already this season.
• What’s Needed for Clemson:
  • Klubnik involvement in QB run game, perimeter sweeps
  • Clemson defense expected to make the difference

Predictions

• David: Clemson 31-21
• Brent: Clemson 30-24

Notable Quote

• “Put up or shut up time. I ain’t all in from what I’ve seen.” – David, [16:58]

Florida at LSU

Timestamps: [20:25] – [24:16]

Key Talking Points

• Florida’s Mentality:
  • Known for rebounding after adversity but performance volatility is high.
  • QB DJ Lagway shows promise but misses easy throws and check-downs; needs to play middle-of-field more.
• LSU’s Defense:
  • Vastly improved; now proactive and aggressive, utilizes star LBs.
• Key Players:
  • Florida’s Jaden Ball ranks 2nd nationwide in missed tackles forced (“He’s a gam. If you don’t know what a gam is: grown. ass. man.”—David, [23:29])
  • LSU’s offense still not firing on all cylinders; LSU's completeness and defensive edge sways the hosts.

Predictions

• David: LSU 31-20
• Brent: LSU 23-16

Arkansas at Ole Miss

Timestamps: [24:16] – [27:04]

Key Talking Points

• Explosive Play Potential:
  • Both top 3 nationally in 20+ yard plays.
  • Arkansas getting major production from transfer portal players on both sides of the ball.
• QB Analysis:
  • Ole Miss’s Austin Simmons: talented, but prone to mistakes ("He doesn’t think there’s a throw he can’t make … tries to put the ball in places he really shouldn’t.” – Brent, [27:14])
  • Arkansas’s Taylor Green: one of the best-kept secrets, stands out as a dynamic producer and possible high draft pick.

Predictions

• Brent: Ole Miss wins (score not specified)
• David: Arkansas 27-24 (calls for an upset)

“Chips & Dip”/Other Noteworthy Matchups

USF at Miami

Timestamps: [27:36] – [30:16]

• Prediction: Miami big.
• “I think it’s about to be a comeback down to earth. You still have the first two weeks. Still a lot to be proud of… I think Miami is going to beat them 31-13.” – David, [29:24]
• Brent: “Miami as well… 23, three.”

Vanderbilt at South Carolina

Timestamps: [31:39] – [35:21]

• Vandy’s unique run scheme called innovative, but “margin for error not big.”
• Brent picks Vandy for the upset (27-24); David stays with South Carolina (24-21).

Backyard Brawl: Pitt at West Virginia

Timestamps: [35:40] – [37:44]

• Brent picks West Virginia in an emotional, “homer” upset; David calls for Pitt, citing Narduzzi’s defense (28-17 Pitt).

Quick Hits: USC at Purdue & Wisconsin at Bama

Timestamps: [37:44] – [41:37]

• USC talent too much for Purdue, but Odom may slow them a bit.
• Alabama’s entire season rides on health and performance of WR Ryan Williams. David won’t “buy back into the Tide” unless Williams dominates: “If Ryan Williams plays like the elite talent… Alabama’s got a chance.” – David, [39:14]
• Brent expects Bama game to be closer to the spread than USC-Purdue.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “This is the nugget platter. First game of the nugget platter, by the way.” – Brent, [02:52]
• “You got to show me, bro. You got to show me, man. This is put up or shut up time.” – David on Clemson, [16:58]
• “He can be that physical hammer… He’s a gam. If you don’t know what a gam is, he’s a grown-ass man.” – David on Jaden Ball, [23:29]
• “Austin Simmons… doesn’t think there’s a throw that he can’t make… tries to put the ball in the place, bro, in places he really shouldn’t.” – Brent, [27:14]
• “You just thinking about the Backyard Brawl… That hurts.” – David to Brent (light teasing as they recall classic rivalry pain), [35:36]

Tone and Style Highlights

• The show leans into vivid football metaphors (nugget platter, heartburn games, chips & dip).
• Blunt analysis—both athletic and mental aspects of games and players are discussed.
• Regular use of real locker-room vocabulary (“pee down his leg”, “crap himself”, “grown-ass man”).
• Playful banter and light roasting, especially from David.

Episode at a Glance

| Game | David’s Pick | Brent’s Pick | Timestamp | |-----------------------|---------------|-----------------|-------------| | Georgia vs Tennessee | Georgia 24-17 | Georgia 23-20 | 02:03-10:06 | | A&M at Notre Dame | A&M 27-20 | Notre Dame 27-20| 10:10–16:31 | | Clemson at GaTech | Clemson 31-21 | Clemson 30-24 | 16:31–19:27 | | Florida at LSU | LSU 31-20 | LSU 23-16 | 20:25–24:16 | | Arkansas at Ole Miss | Arkansas 27-24| Ole Miss | 24:16–27:04 | | USF at Miami | Miami 31-13 | Miami 23-__ | 27:36–30:16 | | Vandy at S.Carolina | S.C. 24-21 | Vandy 27-24 | 31:39–35:21 | | Pitt at W.Virginia | Pitt 28-17 | WVU | 35:40–37:44 |

Final Thoughts

• Must-watch games: Georgia-Tennessee, A&M-Notre Dame, Arkansas-Ole Miss
• Under-the-radar storyline: Alabama’s fate depends on WR Ryan Williams’ performance and health.
• Actionable advice: Watch for underdogs with transfer talent (Arkansas), important home-field swings (Tennessee, West Virginia), and teams in “prove it” spots (A&M, Notre Dame, Clemson).

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