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Episode: David Pollack's WEEK 5 CFB Picks: Alabama-Georgia, LSU-Ole Miss, Oregon-Penn State and More
Date: September 24, 2025
Host: David Pollack (with analyst Brent)

Episode Overview

In this packed Week 5 episode, David Pollack and Brent break down the college football weekend’s marquee matchups, including LSU at Ole Miss, Alabama at Georgia, and Oregon at Penn State, plus rapid-fire analysis and predictions on eight other pivotal games. With classic Pollack energy and deep football insight, the two analyze teams’ strengths and weaknesses, make score predictions, debate coaching decisions, and provide a fan’s guide to one of the most competitive weekends of the season. This is must-listen material for fans who want actionable knowledge, storylines, and Pollack’s signature candor.

Main Topics & Key Discussions

1. Setting the Stage for Week 5

• "Week five, man, here we go with the picks…This week is as hard as it gets." (David, 02:10)
  • Emphasis on the playoff and postseason ramifications of this weekend’s games.
  • The importance of home advantage, quarterback confidence, and teams’ mental state after big wins/losses.

2. Game Breakdowns & Picks

LSU at Ole Miss

• Weapons returning: "I think Tre’Das Green is going to be back … that’s the 6 foot 19 tight end." (David, 03:51)
• Ole Miss offense vs. LSU defense:
  • Ole Miss defense hasn’t been elite—“Wait, Arkansas just scored again? Yes, they did.” (David, 04:23)
  • LSU run/pass stats: Four yards per attempt this season, emphasizing a "dink and dunk" passing attack.
  • Trinidad (Ole Miss QB): "If he balls out against LSU, it’s a wrap, it’s over…Trinidad’s your guy the rest of the way." (David, 06:07)
  • Lane Kiffin’s offense: "500 plus yards in 32 of his 66 games…how good Ole Miss is at scoring." (David, 06:50)
• Picks:
  • David: "I lean Ole Miss, and I think it’s 27–24." (08:33)
  • Brent: "I went 26–23 Ole Miss. So one point off, but same difference." (09:19)

Alabama at Georgia

• Playmaker focus: Zachariah Branch (GA), Ryan Williams (Bama), and Bernard (Bama) highlighted.
• Protections & O-Line struggles: "Both these squads have really struggled to protect their quarterback." (David, 09:53)
• Key stat: Bama 2–4 in true road games under DeBoer.
• Alabama’s offensive approach: Must create ground balance. "Ryan Grubb...was a pass happy guy. Like, he can't come into Sanford Stadium and consistently pass…" (David, 11:02)
• Unique stat: "Kirby's got 19 losses at Georgia and 6 at Alabama … a third of their losses under Kirby Smart has been to the Crimson Tide." (David, 12:36)
• Zone vs. man for defenses; Georgia QBs more effective vs. man, Alabama plays 80% zone.
• Georgia's running threat and tight end use ("They got eight catches all season"). (David, 14:08)
• Picks:
  • Brent: "I got 30–27 Georgia." (19:03)
  • David: "I got Georgia 31–28. I think it’s going to be close…pick ‘em game." (19:06)

Oregon at Penn State

• Coaching takes: Banter on James Franklin ("You have a zero percent chance of picking James Franklin.") (David, 19:41)
• QB critique: Drew Aller’s mechanics and accuracy issues—"He just looks off to me mechanically." (Brent, 20:05)
• Penn State's offensive design: "They haven’t had to show nothing yet." (David, 21:37)
• Oregon run/receptions core improvement; expecting Jim Knowles to throw new looks at Oregon QB Dante Moore.
• Picks:
  • David: "I got 30–24 Penn State, they take care of business." (23:07)
  • Brent: "I went Oregon 31, Penn State 27." (23:12)

3. “Chips and Dips” Rapid Picks Segment

Single-digit spreads. Quick analysis and predictions for eight other top games:

USC at Illinois

• Rebound psychology for Illinois after a physical loss.
• Key: Protecting QB Altmeyer; Illinois pass blocking woes illuminated.
• Both pick USC 34–27.
  • "I got USC 34–27." (David, 27:15; Brent, 27:19)

Ohio State at Washington

• Washington's atmosphere: "It's mother flipping loud." (David, 28:04)
• Washington's offense among nation's best (56 PPG, #2 in FBS).
• Ohio State's defense has allowed just 16 points in three games—will be tested.
• Brent: "I got Ohio State 45, Washington 30. I think this is just going to be…a shootout." (34:31)
• David: "I got Ohio State 31, Washington 24. Under seven point game." (34:31)

TCU at Arizona State (Friday)

• Sam Levitt (ASU QB): "Good in chaos, not good in structure." (Brent, 36:05)
• TCU likely to win a shootout; Arizona State must find consistency.
• Both take Arizona State
  • "I got Arizona State 38, TCU 34." (Brent, 38:10)
  • David: "High scoring, but I’ll take Arizona State." (39:04)

Florida State at Virginia (Friday Trap Game)

• Trap game narrative: FSU faces Miami next week, but "I don't see the trap game … I trust FSU." (David, 40:04)
• FSU’s consistency and explosiveness highlighted.
• "FSU 41, Virginia 24." (Brent, 41:35)
• David: "I don’t think Virginia’s ready to get into a shootout with FSU." (41:39)

Notre Dame at Arkansas

• Marcus Freeman’s leadership put in focus.
• Notre Dame defensive concern: "Their pass rush is not good enough considering the secondary is." (David, 42:18)
• David: "I have Notre Dame."
• Brent with the upset: "I got Arkansas 38, Notre Dame 34." (44:26)

Auburn at Texas A&M

• A&M gets boost from home field and bi-week rest; transfer WR Mario Craver praised.
• Both pick A&M:
  • Brent: "I got A&M 30, Auburn 24." (48:05)
  • David: "Same boat, same exact score." (48:09)

Tennessee at Mississippi State

• Mississippi State defense has improved, especially in the secondary.
• Home field (cowbells) discussed as disruptive.
• "I got Tennessee by three." (Brent, 50:24)
• "I got Volunteers too." (David, 51:46)

Indiana at Iowa

• Iowa’s physical O-line; Indiana's speed at WR likely to be the difference.
• Locker room mind games: Iowa's pink visitor locker room.
• Both give edge to Indiana’s offense:
  • "I got the Hoosiers by 10 at Iowa." (Brent, 52:55)
  • David: "Indiana can get 30." (David, 55:29)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On QB locker room dynamics:
  • "You don't fool the locker room. You can’t lie to the guys in the locker room. They want to win. And whoever gives us the best chance to win…if you feed me, I like you." (David, 06:22)
• On Lane Kiffin’s offense:
  • "500 plus yards in 32 out of 66 games…it’s just insane how good he is at developing offense." (David, 06:56)
• On Georgia QB running stats:
  • "A Georgia quarterback has 10 or more attempts running the football three times under Kirby Smart…they’re all Gunner Stockton." (David, 13:50)
• On Penn State/Oregon coach perceptions:
  • "You have a zero percent chance of picking James Franklin. He’s a big game Franklin." (David to Brent, 19:41)
• On Arkansas’ homefield edge:
  • "That's why you can feel good about it. But I would disagree. I'll take Notre Dame." (David, 44:59)
• On Iowa’s psychological tactics:
  • "If you don't know what that means…the visiting locker room is solid pink. I think it's fantastic. I love it. It's psychological war." (David, 54:32)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------------ |------------| | Episode Football Preview & Philosophy | 02:10 | | LSU at Ole Miss Analysis & Picks | 03:04–09:19| | Alabama at Georgia Analysis & Picks | 09:19–19:06| | Oregon at Penn State Analysis & Picks | 19:36–23:40| | Rapid-fire “Chips and Dips” Games Start | 24:24 | | USC at Illinois | 25:01–27:19| | Ohio State at Washington | 28:04–35:39| | TCU at Arizona State | 35:39–39:19| | Florida State at Virginia | 39:19–41:39| | Notre Dame at Arkansas | 41:56–44:59| | Auburn at Texas A&M | 45:09–48:09| | Tennessee at Mississippi State | 48:11–51:46| | Indiana at Iowa | 51:47–55:29| | Final words, episode wrap-up | 55:29–end |

Final Thoughts & Closing Tone

David and Brent deliver witty, passionate, and data-driven analysis, while keeping the tone loose and authentic. Their disagreements, especially over Penn State/Oregon and Notre Dame/Arkansas, make for entertaining and insightful listening, guided by their in-the-trenches football experience and honest opinions.

For fans wanting detailed breakdowns, confident picks, and inside-the-locker-room knowledge—all delivered with playful banter—this episode is a can’t-miss primer on Week 5’s college football showdowns.

Memorable Sign-Off:
"We literally sit on the couch and we multi-box and if people talk to us in our family, we tell them to go away immediately or go make me a sandwich." – David (55:57)