College Football Week 3 PICKS: Georgia-Tennessee, Clemson-Georgia Tech, Florida-LSU and more

Summary

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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)

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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.

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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]

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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])

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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]

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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

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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)

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“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.

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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]

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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.

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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 |

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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).

Next Episode: Saturday night/Sunday morning recap—making you “sound smart at the water cooler all week.”

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Transcript

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[Brent Rollins]

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[Brent Rollins]

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[Host C]

What up everybody? Welcome back in. It is that time of the week here on Seaball. Get ball. Where we get to put our money, where our mouth is. Make some picks, see how we stand. These games are so good this week man. Brent Rollins back with us again like always works for pff on three like football connoisseur numbers man. Which sometimes can get in the way. I like of the. Of the Brett Rollins, the, the picks. The big brain sometimes gets in the way and I'm excited to see you make some picks. Did you have any that you went back and forth on 40,000 times?

[Brent Rollins]

Not this week. Actually I feel pretty confident this week. I wouldn't say confident but I, I didn't waffle back and forth. I didn't overthink anything. It was just. Okay, I feel pretty good about this. I'm going to go one way.

[Host C]

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[Brent Rollins]

G Biggest game of the weekend? I mean I guess I was looking at. Okay, yes it is in terms of numbers if ranking the lowest ranking when you combine them. Georgia Tennessee. Okay, I'll give you some weirdness there with how I came to that conclusion but you know, whatever. It's still Georgia Tennessee. It's the 3 30th game on ABC, which. The. The. On where these things are on TV this week is very interesting. I think you got. Huh. No, not at all. It doesn't bother me. But like the 7 o', clock, the late window, you got like four games to me that are all insanely watchable.

[Host C]

So which is good because you go four box and you go back and forth and you. And you watch all of. I do like when they're. When they're better spread out for sure. And I get like a couple in each window because I can be more focused and laser locked in.

[Brent Rollins]

But this is the nugget Platter. This is the first game of the Nugget Platter, by the way. I can't forget that because I know we talked about that with. With Cole Kublick the other last night, so.

[Host C]

What a stud. Cole was such a great guest. Thank you for him for joining us. All right, there's a couple things I look at in this game. You can have your question marks about both quarterbacks, I believe. I think you could literally look at this game and go, okay, I don't know if either quarterback is elite. Um, so that. Put that on the table. Put that, put that on the nugget platter. Um, and I think that, that now to me, it's. It. It goes, okay. What about the guys around them and the success that can be gleaned from that? And that's where I think, you know, Georgia's got Tennessee's number. They've won eight straight. I saw. I read this stat the other day, Brent, too. Hypo average is almost 40 points a game. And it gets Kirby and company. He averages 14.

[Brent Rollins]

Yep.

[Host C]

How about that average? 14 points. That was crazy that I saw a stat and I was like, that just shows you like Georgia's done a good job matching up. And the reason why is because Georgia can match up out wide and they're going to play man to man. They can. They. They're going to play aggressively. They're not going to let you dictate to them. Like a lot of teams, like a lot of. Josh Hypo does that to a lot of defenses and he's not going to let you do that because he also feels confident in his box as well to. To dominate and to get home. And, um, so those are some things that I found, you know, interesting in this matchup. I like Georgia's weapons a lot. I like Georgia's weapons this year a whole lot. When I say that running backs and receivers, I'm not sure they take a backseat to Many people in the country in totality I feel like spread out across the board. You know I think they've got a bunch of guys that can win a bunch of guys that can beat you. Guys that can win contested catches, guys that can catch screen and go screens and go a distance guys, guys that can run out of the backfield, catch the football. Guys that can hit home runs out of the backfield. So there's a lot of weapons that I like from the Georgia side of the football on offense. I did not mention their O line though but that's. That's where I started where the clear advantages were for Georgia Kirby and then I think the weapons that Georgia has on offense and the and the defense that's pretty daggum consistent.

[Brent Rollins]

You mentioned the quarterbacks. Both of them have yet to have a turnovery play and also they're one the two of them are two of like five I think in the power five that have been pressured double digit times and yet to be sacked. So both QBs have independent of the offensive line any offensive line issues they've avoided getting sacked and Gunner Stockton's been pressured more so than than Aguilar that's for sure. But what was the funny thing that you mentioned about Georgia there with all the weapons and I agree especially the running back room. Phillips Dwight Phillips can take it to the house at any point in time. Speed and then you've got the size and speed combo with Thomas and Young and then Branch is the speed guy. But you didn't mention the tight ends and last year's game was where the tight end shine for Georgia. 10 catches, 130 yards, two touchdowns combined from the three tight ends that they had that they played a season ago. So that was a big deal. Kitzelman for Tennessee I think is a really good tight end as well and was used a lot early in that game not so much later. But I think that's one for me. Do the tight ends because they haven't really been much of Georgia's offense. The other part is who gets field goals and who gets touchdowns because or Tennessee right now is number one the power four and red zone percentage and number of number of red zone plays and their 100 conversion in the red zone. So can they can Georgia force field goals and then obviously Tennessee on the other side playing defense can they make Georgia like Austin P. Did not score at the goal line. So but you've mentioned the receivers as well. Tennessee's cornerbacks are out but by the way the two that they've got that have the two primary like Redmond and Hood have played really well. The Redmond kids, one of the highest graded true freshmen in the country. So that. That's the thing. It's this is this to me though has all the makings of a. Both teams aren't really trusting of their quarterback as much. Maybe Tennessee probably trust theirs a little more and try a few more things, but it's like at home. How long can we get. Yeah, how long can we get in the game and keep it close till we try to, you know, put the throttle in place and go get the victory.

[Host C]

All right, now let him hang a little bit. Let's go. What you got?

[Brent Rollins]

I think Georgia is going to win this game. I think it's just much like Kirby has a Bama problem right now, Tennessee has a. Has a Kirby problem and it's just one that the totality of it and how they play defense and even the only question mark is does Gunner go and completely crap himself and pee down his leg and do all the bad things early and then they get down 14 nothing and it's. And that puts Georgia in a really bad place. But I don't think they're going to do that. So. And I think they're going to use a lot of quick game, a lot of the stuff they've already done and I think they'll. They'll eventually win and those receivers will make a play. I got Georgia 23, Tennessee 20.

[Host C]

And I loved Kirby's response to why the tight ends weren't targeted the other day in the game. He was like, bro, they were. But sometimes it's not there and sometimes other problems happen in the rise in the play where they don't get thrown the football. You will see them used more against Tennessee. You're right. You're absolutely right about that. I got 2417 Georgia and I think Gunner's legs will play a big part in the role. But I think you'll see some good Georgia offense. I think you'll see more downfield throws. I think you'll see some jump balls to Colby Young. And I got the dogs in a close one over Tennessee. Where you want to go to next, big homie?

[Brent Rollins]

Well, one quick question. But with the Gunner issue that a lot of people especially Georgia fans obviously are worried about, one thought I had with that is you have a kid who's his entire life, he's grown up and wanted to be the Georgia quarterback and now for. For the first time he's QB1 and your first two games are at Home, like, the nerves and the vibe of that. And then it's like, okay, let me just not make mistakes. Maybe being on the road might actually be better for him. And that. You see the aggressive gunner that you saw against Notre Dame?

[Host C]

Yeah, well, you know, I thought it was interesting that I saw a couple players say. And I saw Kirby say it. Like, the gunner we get in practice isn't the same guy that we've seen so far on. On the field. And I think that that goes to show you, you know, a little bit about what they think about him, and maybe that you'll see more aggressiveness, more playmaking, because he can rip it, man. Like, he can. He can rip the football. And I look, I look, I think. I think we'll see that. I look to see that in Knoxville. But let me tell you something, bro. The loudest stadium I've ever heard at one time. Is Knoxville like it is. Let me tell you. I had somebody next to me when Travis Stevens caught the screen pass in 2001 and went to the house sitting next to each other, and it was like he was talking full on. And I'm. Are you talking? Like, I couldn't hear a thing. I couldn't hear myself. So. Tennessee fans will be jacked up. We'll be excited. They've had a great run under Hypo, too, so maybe this is a breakthrough for them against Georgia. Big opportunity.

[Brent Rollins]

The next nugget platter game. Texas A and M at Notre Dame.

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[Brent Rollins]

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[Brent Rollins]

I got you thinking about food, which is. Which is rare, actually. But anyway, A and M at Notre Dame on NBC. Do you think this is a must win for Notre Dame?

[Host C]

Man, that's such a crazy question to say that in their second game. It seems ludicrous, but I absolutely understand why, because there's not another ranked game on their schedule. Now. I think USC will be ranked by the time they play them. That's. That's my own head.

[Brent Rollins]

I agree.

[Host C]

I think at Arkansas is. Is a tough spot to be in because I think Arkansas is good this year and Boise, I think, is a good team that comes to Notre Dame. So I don't think they're out of chances. But this could Notre Dame. This could end Notre Dame's playoff chances. Like, they just don't have a lot on the bone. It's going to be more about the other teams and what they do as opposed to what they do. This, I think this puts the control in Notre Dame's hands for the rest of the season. They win this game, I feel very confident saying that they're going to go to the College Football Playoff because I don't see them.

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[Host C]

It done, stumbling as many times as they need to and they'll put a good win, you know, in their back pocket. So that, that's how I feel. And I think A and M, I think this starts their campaign like this. This announces whether A and M is for real. For real or not. Like, there's some humpies out there that have them in the playoff. This guy right here. And I don't know that if you lose this game, I don't think they're going to the playoff. Like, because Notre Dame is not going to lose. Yeah, they've got too much on the schedule and I don't think Notre Dame is going to lose enough to. To even out the resume by any stretch of the imagination. So this is a big prove it game. Yeah, I think Notre Dame needs to win. And here's, here's the most disheartening thing about Notre Dame. When I watched them against, against Miami on both sides of the ball, Brent. They got their arses kicked. There's no other way to say it, homie. Like you watch that tape. It was, it was carnage. Like it was. It was not good. It was very ungood. And Notre Dame is a program that has hang. Hung their hat on that now. SAS still ain't she right? Like that's exactly what Marcus Freeman wants to be. And they've got to run the football. Big opportunity to prove it against A and M. A and M's run defense has not been elite by any stretch. Notre Dame better get that run game going. And I could go to the other side too. I don't want to take all the things, but obviously just a huge, huge statement for Notre Dame. Huge statement for A and M. Whoever comes out of this this week, man, they start their playoff push and playoff resume.

[Brent Rollins]

You meant. We talked about it with, with Cole. In terms of. And you mentioned it how Texas A M has kind of been heavy on the passing side.

[Host C]

Yes.

[Brent Rollins]

8Th most by the way in terms of the power four, 8th most pass percentage. And what's. When you look even more into it and watch the tape and as well as look at the data, it's because of when they run the RPOs, they throw. It's. It's a throw two thirds of the time. So it's more of a pass run option than a run pass option for Marcel Reed. So I think it needs to get more back to the run pass option. The true RPO where it's run comes first. But you look at their defense though. UTSA's Robert Henry, he's like he just got another big gain.

[Host C]

He's a baller. He's a baller.

[Brent Rollins]

Two straight huge games for him. But like he ran pretty well. Quite well actually.

[Host C]

Well that he's going to run it well against everybody. That offense was loaded. Everybody was back. Like they're, they're a really good offense.

[Brent Rollins]

And I think Notre Dame actually gets back to the running game. They just had the worst single grade, single game grade in terms of pass block PFF that they've ever had. Ever. In the 12 years that. Yes, in the 12 years that PFF has done college grading, that was the worst one, I don't think. I think that goes up. I think they get the running game back going. I think Notre Dame wins 27. 20.

[Host C]

Oh. How about amazing. This our first one of the Year that we have the exact same score, but I got the other side. I got A and M. I like A and M, and I like Mario Craver and Casey Concepcion. Both those guys, man, lightning in the bottle. Both those guys that fit well that when they catch it short, they can go deep. Notre Dame wants to play a lot of to, man, you better tackle well because those suckers can break tackles. And the fight song Bees are playing, right? Like as soon as they break a tackle, they got the jets and the band. You can strike it up because they can take it the distance. So I, I think it's, I think it's going to be a great game. I would not be surprised to see Notre Dame bounce back. They're at home. But I do think A and M was a quarterback away last year and some big plays away from, from, from beating a good Notre Dame team. And, and I just think that Riley Leonard piece, man, with the, the dynamic run game, I think that makes everybody better up front and I think that's what's going to hurt Notre Dame throughout the season. But C.J. carr showed me a good bit in week one. Let's go to the next one.

[Brent Rollins]

All right. So our heartburn games and for those who have not listened to us do the picks, we've got the, the main games, the nugget platter tailgate theme. So these are the heartburn games. Looks good, tastes good, but a whole lot of stress. An indigestion. First one, Clemson Tigers, hashtag all in is at Georgia Tech, noon kick. I think this one is if I'm not. Yes. Yeah. So can Clemson finally start running the football? Numero uno question.

[Host C]

You got to show me, bro. You got to show me, man. Like I. This is put up or shut up time. Like, I ain't all in from what I've seen. Let's put it that way. Nobody's all in on Clemson from what they've seen. So more so so far. I need some physicality, man. Like I, I gotta have some Randall. The second half one carry, you know, matches, you know, exceeds the, the first half rush yards against Troy. Like offensive identity. One team in this matchup has a clear offensive identity. Like they know exactly who they. And it doesn't matter who. Like, it doesn't matter if it's Haynes King or if it's Philo in the game. Like, they'll still put up points because they'll maximize what they are, who they are. The only thing with, with Georgia Tech and I, and I said this the other day, they got Five turnovers on their five opening possessions so far to start the season. Like they didn't do that a year ago. They got more turnovers than they had a year ago, for gosh sakes. Like they just, they took care of the football, their ground and pound. That's who they are. You'd love to see Clemson adopt some of that. Here's why I'm taking Clemson one. I'm all in and I'm not ready to get out of this, but if you pick Georgia Tech, I won't be surprised. Here's what has to happen. Brent Kate, Club Nick's got to get involved in the run game. He's got to. It's gotta be more, it's gotta be more power read alleviation. Jet sweeps, perimeter dumps. Like they've got to get more of that involved. I think club Nick has a big game and he reminds us why he was, you know, one of the better quarterbacks in the country coming in and why you drafted him really high in your fantasy team. I got, but I got 31, 21. I think it's a good game, but I think the front seven can take care of business for, for Clemson.

[Brent Rollins]

How? If I asked you a number non Adam Randle, running back, carries for Clemson in the two games.

[Host C]

I would say because Clubnik counts. So I would say.

[Brent Rollins]

Okay, so non Randall carries that are running backs. Sorry.

[Host C]

Okay, thanks. Two, three, six.

[Brent Rollins]

Six. That's it?

[Host C]

Yeah.

[Brent Rollins]

So it's. They've been completely counting on one guy that the freshman. You haven't seen that kid yet, The Davidson kid?

[Host C]

What? No. You saw, you saw him against lsu, Brent, for one play. And you know why you didn't see him again? Strike one and a miss. He missed a block, bro. You no block, no rock. Like it's pretty simple. So I got. Did you got Tech or Clemson?

[Brent Rollins]

I'm going Clemson. And Antonio Williams I saw was day to day. So I don't know if that's. I mean I'm sure we're going to find out later, but that's kind of like losing like your best pitcher on a rotation or like your better score in a basketball game when the number two guys now got to be the number one. It just doesn't fit right now. And when you lose number one in a receiving core and everybody else has kind of got to step up, it just doesn't, it doesn't fit right. So I got Clemson, I got 30, 24.

[Host C]

Hey, if you're wanting to go to any of these games, by the way, the game Time app that we've found stumbled upon. Download the Game Time app and use the promo code Pollock and you'll save $20. Brent, you save money, but the app is the easiest thing I've ever seen to use. You can use it for concerts, tickets. Like, if you want to go to any of these games, just look it up on the gametime app. It'll show you the. And there's no fees and all that crap included. There's a bunch of fees and all that stuff. A $40 ticket turns into like a $60 ticket. Not with game time. So go check them out. Yeah. So where are we going next, big fella?

[Brent Rollins]

Night game. Florida at Death Valley. The real Death Valley.

[Host C]

I think you mean a night Valley night game in Death Valley is what you meant.

[Brent Rollins]

Yes. So at lsu, LSU is eight and a half point favorite. Does Florida rebound effort go way up after last weekend?

[Host C]

I don't know. I mean, I just, I want to say yes, I. I want to say it goes up and I'm looking. Last year, Brent and I go, they got backed in the corner against the wall, all the negativity swirling. And Florida responded like, they responded really well. And so I have that in the back of my head. But I love what I've seen from LSU's defense. And here's. Here's the thing that going back and watching Florida, that really bothered me from a week ago. It wasn't like UCF got pressure left.

[Brent Rollins]

And right like usf.

[Host C]

Usf. Yeah. Like DJ Lagway had time to throw the football brand. But I see the same type of stuff that I saw a year ago. Now I see some greatness from him, but I see some misses and especially in that easy area that I'd like to see him clean up. I'd love to see him throw over the middle of the field more like, and take some of that easy stuff and be able to. To. To take the check down, to take the look balls an animal. Like, ball's a big strong running back. Like that dude's a mother freaking handful. Like, come out Florida. Establish the run. Run Lagway, cut it loose. Play the. Play the game that you can play like you, you have talent. I just want to see Florida's response, man. Like, I think LSU is better. Like, I do. I think lsu, like, especially now that they have a defense, they're better. I just want to see Florida come out and swing. And last year against them, big plays, big plays, big plays. Lag.

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[Host C]

Right? Like it was in full effect. And, And I think lsu, their defense has solved that riddle. They've become way more aggressive, like they're bringing the fight to them. They're not asking their corner to stand up on islands. Like, I got Wit Weeks, I got Harold Perkins Jr. Them suckers are going to win at a high level and get to the quarterback. And I like that. What they've done for lsu. LSU is better. I like LSU at home. Tradez Green being out, I think in this football game is not good for lsu because I love that he's the ultimate chess piece that you just go, what do you want? Okay, you want to match him up with who? Because. Because I'll just put him out here and put for the other side. But I do think I was discouraged in Florida's defensive line a week ago, but I've been encouraged with lsu. I'm not going to take everything. For gosh sakes, I'm taking everything from you here. But I got LSU 31 to 20.

[Brent Rollins]

I went 23 16. LSU, I think this is going to be a little bit lower scoring. I think LSU's offense is still not quite where they want it to be. And I think Florida can do some things defensively. But you mentioned Jaden ball. He's number two in the power four right now. Missed tackles forced. He's 17.

[Host C]

He's a. He's a Gam. If you don't know what a gam is, he's a grown man. Like, he is. He's like Mr. Weight Room. He's breaking all the records at Florida for all the weight room numbers. Like, he can. He can be that physical hammer. Florida's got a good offensive line. Like, they protected Lagway last week. I want to see Florida's defensive line show. But the one thing that impressed me the most about Nussmeier so far, because their offensive game last week was. It was. It was very. But that dude knows how to get rid of the football and get rid of it fast. And they're going to dial up the screens and you're going to have to tackle in space and you're going to have to tackle Anderson and company and those guys are quick and they make plays. And I just. I like LSU and who they are, and I like the more completeness of the team this year. So I think we're obviously both going Tigers.

[Brent Rollins]

Yep. Next one in the heartburn games. And this might be just because of the back and forthness and the scoreboard getting broke. Arkansas at Ole Miss. Explosive plays, number two and number three in the country in terms of 20 plus yard plays. Arkansas. By the way, the thing with Arkansas, at least so far, all these transfer guys that they got are playing really well. Like Omega. Blake, transfer receiver. That's a great 12 pitches. Yeah. 185 and two touchdowns. Caleb Brown from FSU beginning and end.

[Host C]

He needs to end the game one day. Omega, Omega.

[Brent Rollins]

For the walk off the Alpha and the Omega. Raylan Sharp from Fresno State. All these guys have actually made plays for them running backs. The transfer edge guys are transfer. So like they're the corners playing well. There's a transfer. So they're getting a lot of.

[Host C]

Say it with your chest. I want to hear you say it. Arkansas is going to win, but I.

[Brent Rollins]

Don'T think they're going to win. I think Austin Simmons is going to just keep playing better and smarter week to week and I. And give me Ole Miss at home.

[Host C]

I understand that pick. I just don't like going chalk every week. Not a fan of that. Just don't. I don't love that. I got a couple upsets, I got a couple upsets this week. I also think this can happen. Here's what I'll say about Austin Simmons. A lot of mistakes so far and you're right, he got it together in the second half last week. But if you make those mistakes against Arkansas and if you don't know who Taylor Green is, I'm doing my best and I've tried throughout the off season as well. Like the dude's an Animal. He's got 200 yards rushing in two games. He's got 10 touchdown passes like he can do it all. And when we get to the draft, we're going to talk about him every single. I'm telling you, we're going to talk about him as a first round consideration type of guy. Guy because of his physical skill set, because he can also, he can run, he can throw, he can make big plays. So last year Arkansas gave up City 3, 63 like Ole Miss. What they want when they want Arkansas, a bunch of transfers playing better in the back end. But I think Arkansas wins this game. I think it's 27, 24. I think Arkansas, with the committee of backs, they can keep the football, possess the football a little bit. I mean, I think Simmons makes another mistake which is just part of being a young quarterback. But Braylon Russell, Mike Washington, Taylor Green, like, they go, you got one guy going this way, Taylor Green going the other way. They can run the football, they can eat the clock. I think both sides run the football. I think they kick a Few field goals in this contest, but woo, Pig.

[Brent Rollins]

Swee and Simmons, it's. I think a lot of his issue is he doesn't think there's a throw that he can't make because there's tries to put. I mean.

[Host C]

I mean, he tries to put the.

[Brent Rollins]

Ball in the place, bro. In places that he really shouldn't. All right, so that's that. All right. Going to the chips and dip. Not necessarily. I mean, fired up to dig into it, but not necessarily. The marquee. USF at Miami on the cw once again, week two in a row with the CW getting a good game.

[Host C]

You know, Cole Kubrick talked about your just flat level demeanor last show, and you just proved it right there. You just like, oh, the next one, the chips and dip, Man, I'm so excited. Usf, Miami, cw. And I know why you're like that, Brent, because this is usf. Congratulations. I'm proud of you. It's been a great start to the season. Nothing to hang your head about. I think it's about to be a real one. I think you about to get that tail whipped. 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. Styles make fights. Miami likes to stand in front of you and go, go ahead. Your turn first. Okay, that felt good. Waka. And he's going to punch right back in your face. Offensive defensive line of scrimmage. It's like that. Slaps, man. Those slaps online. You see those people that just stand. By the way, how much would I have to pay you to against some of those big suckers to take a slap?

[Brent Rollins]

How much? There's always a price. Like you do.

[Host C]

Are you taking that slap for a million dollars? Oh, yeah, you're taking that slap. Good. Because that million is going to cover the wheelchair accessibility in the Rollins crib over there. Like in the wheelchair accessibility in the van. Because God dang, them fools pay for the ramp. Pay for the van. Hey, it's all covered. Hey, I would. And I'll give you. I'll give you 5 million if you stand back up after a tent count. Ten count, because them suckers put you to sleep with those slaps. And I'm not saying USF is going to get put to sleep, but I'm saying you. USF's going to be put to sleep. I think it's a bad matchup. I think USF did a really good job last week of playing top down defensively. Carson Beck's okay with that.

[Brent Rollins]

Yep.

[Host C]

Carson. If you want to do that with Carson Beck. Carson Beck will go. Let's go ahead to go to Tony and Tony's going to go and just zigzag through people and make plays. The running game is good and I think the biggest problem, I think Miami physically can stop the run game for USF that's not that great outside of Brown. And then you got to pass the football and when you got to pass the football and you got Mazador and you got Blaine coming off the other bane coming off the other end and blay inside, you know we need to figure out a way to acronym all those together. Blam. Blam is good. You got all them coming off, man. I just think. I don't think this is going to be a very competitive football game. I got Miami and I think Miami is going to beat him 31 13. Yeah.

[Brent Rollins]

Miami as well. And I went 23, three touchdown covering the 17 and a half point.

[Host C]

Hey back zero turnovers and set the Miami record for 16 straight completions last week. He looks.

[Brent Rollins]

Tony is the perfect kid. Like perfect receiver for him that wins instantly and he's just going to give it to him and let him go. Which by the way, do you know how old he is?

[Host C]

17.

[Brent Rollins]

He's 17. He should be a high school. He should be a high school senior.

[Host C]

But we haven't heard broadcast yet. It's weird. He made a move last week, homie, that made me go, ooh, he caught the football on the flat really quick. And a lot of people don't do this, but the ability to run full speed and sell your whole body one way like head and all and then cut. Like when you can do that, it's a problem. When you're that fast and he can do that like he's a. He's a matchup nightmare difference maker.

[Brent Rollins]

The next game of the chips and dip that I am legitimately fired up for.

[Host C]

Oh, I like this one. I like this one.

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[Brent Rollins]

Lot is bandy, South Carolina because.

[Host C]

Why are you fired up for this, Brent? Because Vanderbilt has no shot. They've lost 16 straight. They're going too cocky. Like they have no shot. Like why would you even think The Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt's an academic school. They're not very tough, they're not very gifted. What. What are we talking about? Are you, are you giving Vandy a shot?

[Brent Rollins]

So hey, by the way, you said academic school. That means they're going to be smart enough not to punt the ball to Swain who has three who's got some punt return TDs and is doing three.

[Host C]

In two games is pretty impressive for South Carolina.

[Brent Rollins]

But the thing with Vandy is I just love watching their offense and how it's evolved over time and the different ways that they can run the football and cold. So many people talked about this and some of their offensive line guys yesterday. Well what's the easiest thing to do when you've got road graders who you don't want to have to worry about sort of meshing and working as a five man group. You tell them to block down and block, you know either straight ahead or block down and that's what they do. They block down more than anybody that I have an idea and take great angles and misdirection and Pavia's ability like.

[Host C]

They block Dylan Stewart.

[Brent Rollins]

That's going to be tough. They might choose not to a lot of times like, like go the Chip Kelly route and say hey I'm not going to block it. And when they do pass they're explosive. Number one in the power four in terms of percentage of pass plays that are that end up being explosive plays.

[Host C]

So that will change throughout the season. But, but I, yes it's a good, it's a good number pff man for now but that will change.

[Brent Rollins]

I, I am I. South Carolina's offensive line is struggling unfortunately.

[Host C]

Do it.

[Brent Rollins]

Former hammer down anchor down Stanley the Norris's feet getting a little antsy in the pocket because of it. I'm going Vandy.

[Host C]

Oh.

[Brent Rollins]

2724 Vandy.

[Host C]

I've got the game 2421 so we're in the same realm. Everything about what I've seen so far per se common opponent. One hammered them, one struggled with it one went to their place and put them to bed like night night, it's time to go to sleep. Virginia Tech like complete love the defense. I think the defense for Vanderbilt has taken several steps forward. Interested to see if that will continue because if that continues the offense wasn't the problem a year ago. The defense was a sieve. They gave up too many plays. It makes sense to take Vanderbilt. Makes total sense. Vanderbilt's margin for errors are not big. Week in and week out they can hold the football though and shut the crowd down. What you'll have to do, you got to go to South Carolina. That's a tough place to play, bro. That is a tough place to play. And Brent Rollins, Mr. Pff. Mr. Numbers Guy. Let me ask you a question.

[Brent Rollins]

How big is the North Sellers?

[Host C]

When cocky has the ball, When South Carolina has the ball, who's the best player on the field?

[Brent Rollins]

That would be. I think it's 16 is his number.

[Host C]

That'd be the North Sellers. Is that what you meant? Okay. When Javier and Co. Vanderbilt have the football, who's the best player on the field?

[Brent Rollins]

That would be Dylan Stewart.

[Host C]

Yeah. You see where I'm going with this, Homie G. Like there's.

[Brent Rollins]

There's your answer.

[Host C]

Right? I understand exactly where you're going. I understand what you've seen so far. Common opponent. But playing at home, I think that the South Carolina will find a way to make some plays. That place will. Will know them out. Pavia will make a few of those jump passes that fade aways that Kubrick was talking about and make a few mist. I got cocky at home. 24, 21. In a great football game.

[Brent Rollins]

Was it this one? I saw that it was. They won like 16 straight maybe. Was that this game?

[Host C]

That's what I said that to start. Thank you for listening to me, you jerk. Yeah. They lost 16 in a row.

[Brent Rollins]

Yeah.

[Host C]

Vanderbilt has.

[Brent Rollins]

Okay, I'm sorry. I was listening. If I wasn't. I was clicking.

[Host C]

You just thinking about the Backyard Brawl? You think about your target behind you. Thank you.

[Brent Rollins]

The next game is the Backyard Brawl and I've got nothing in terms of analysis, especially the fact that they went and got beat at Ohio. They lost their best running back slash best player in Jaheem White. This is one of those. Can can the Motown crowd can. Can Morgantown get rowdy enough? And there be some level of momentum because Pitts playing well. The quarterback's playing well. This is kind of a just blind faith hoping that the ears pull victory out of here. I don't think it's going to happen, but I'm hopeful.

[Host C]

You didn't pick. You want some syrup with that waffle for God's sakes.

[Brent Rollins]

I'll take West Virginia in the upset. Rich Rod, let's go. That's former C ball. Get ball guest.

[Host C]

Absolute homer pick.

[Brent Rollins]

It is. It's my first homer in this game. I'm not picking Pitt. Sorry.

[Host C]

Okay, in this case. Okay, I can respect that at least you announce it. This is the last Backyard Brawl for a couple years. We don't get it until 2029, which really stinks. I can't stand that. I'm not gonna bring up, like, you know, old school stuff like 2007, because that might cause a scab for Brent, you know, that hurts. Yeah, that was a big one. But West Virginia, best player, like you said, out. Best receiver, out. Not that they can throw the football that well anyways. Not that they're a throwing team, but Narduzzi and Co. And if you don't know about Pat Narduzzi, you should really elite defensive coach. It was the reason Michigan State was really good with Mark Dantonio back in the day. So good, so physical. Their. Their linebackers, Lewis & Co. They can run. They'll shut down. They'll shut down the West Virginia run, and the question will be, can they pass? And I don't think the answer is yes. Give me, give me, give me Pittsburgh & Co. I think you. Eli Holstein last year had to throw to win that game, and he did. And Desmond Reed, who is a really good back on the other side, is healthy. 2817, though. I'm gonna give you 17 points because I. Because I like you. But. All right, last pick of the day, homie.

[Brent Rollins]

G. Got two. Two quick ones that. So here's the question, though. Are these games going to be veggie trade games where they might actually be good, or are they going to be cooler games where they're. It's going to be on ice really quick. And that is USC at Purdue in Wisconsin, at Bama.

[Host C]

Yeah, usc because the talent gap is so large. Now, I mentioned Barry Odom. I love Barry Odom, one of the best defensive minds in college football. But, like, you can only plug so many holes and dikes, like. And then another one just kind of springs out and he's like, crap. Like. And then you're like, at some point, you're out of fingers. And I think he doesn't have enough dudes to do what he wants to do yet, but I do think he'll make them be a little bit more patient. USC's probably got too much firepower and too much speed, so I guess that would be the runaway I'm interested to watch Bama in Wisconsin. I don't think Ty Simpson's as bad as people think they think he is. But here's. Here's the thing for me, homie, there is one name, and it's all that matters for the rest of the season for Alabama. Ryan Williams. That's it. Like, if Ryan Williams plays, like the elite talent that Ryan Williams is. Alabama's got a chance to make all of their dreams come true if he's just a guy. They're not going anywhere, man. They're not going anywhere. Like, Alabama's not a unit that's going to ground and pound you up front. They're not. They're not what they used to be up front. They don't have a bunch of weapons. Listen, they're banged up like crazy too. Along defensive line and at running back. I know that. But like, they have to have him playing at an elite level. Can he get back to that? Can the defense play physical? Wisconsin's a physical team. Always. Now I just, you know, can they protect Ty Simpson? Because Wisconsin always finds those linebacker dudes that get after the quarterback. Right? Like, that's just, you know, kind of been who they are. But. But to me it's just Ryan Williams that's. I don't care about this game. I'm not watching this game because I don't even know who's going to play quarterback for Wisconsin. They don't either. Probably like, and it doesn't matter. They scored 10 against Miami of Ohio to start the season like week one. Like, I mean, just. I don't care. I'm going to look at Ryan Williams and his stat line. If his stat line is not good, then I'm going to continue to sell all of my Alabama stock. If it's. If it's going to start rising and they're going to protect Simpson and he's going to make plays to him, big plays, I'll start buying more. Is that fair? Is that fair?

[Brent Rollins]

I think it's fair. And also the question is, do you think him being away for a game and just seeing all the success that they had just kind of give him a step back and maybe you see a re energized version of him.

[Host C]

I hope. I don't know what's going on with him. I really don't. I know he's got. I mean, the body control is freaky. Like, it's just, it's out of this world freaky. And I don't. I know he's not a big kid, but dude, I'm throwing jump balls per game to him. If you're going to adjust to the football like that and you're going to run like that, that puts the fear of God in defensive backs. Defensive backs don't run as fast as him and that dang sure don't adjust to the ball like he does because otherwise they'd be playing offense that's just a fact. So they got to find ways to get him involved. Bernard's good, too, man. They got some freshmen that can run, like, I get all that, but it's just. It's about him for me. Protecting the quarterback, defensive line. Pass rush has been very average through a couple games now. They pressured the piss out of him last week, but still couldn't get home. Just fishing, fishing on the dock. Just didn't catch anything.

[Brent Rollins]

If you had to ask me which of these games would actually be sort of within the 21 1/2 point spread, I would pick the Bama game.

[Host C]

Yeah, I would, too. I. I would, too. Well, Brent, I think that's all of them. Did we miss anything of any kind of appetizer? I don't know if you had, like, bottled water or if you had, like, you know, ice cream. Shoot, I don't know what you have with the tailgates, bro.

[Brent Rollins]

I don't know.

[Host C]

I watch.

[Brent Rollins]

I sit here and watch football all day.

[Host C]

I'm sitting them with the two. I'm watching them all. And listen, I know we don't. We don't have probably the. I think you got plenty of games. Like Florida obviously kind of cooled off the LSU game, but, I mean, Georgia, Tennessee is going to be amazing. I think the SEC this week's going to be great. Just period. There's just so many, you know, good games to watch and check out. And so we'll be on the couch, we'll be picking. We'll see how we. The picks did, and we'll see you Saturday, man. We'll do the recap Saturday night after all the games have played. Me and Brent will take copious amounts of notes and we will hit you Saturday night, and then it will come out Sunday morning as well as a podcast so you can listen and sound smart at the water cooler. Like, you'll literally be. You'll be dialed in on every single game you want to talk about throughout the week. So we appreciate you helping us grow. Our subscribers are way up. Our. Our listenings. Our listens. Viewers are way up. So we appreciate y' all hanging with us. And that's it, dude. We'll see you all on Saturday night. Peace.