See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack

Episode: Indiana-Oregon, Georgia-Auburn, Alabama-Missouri and More Week 7 CFB INSTANT REACTION

Date: October 12, 2025
Host: David Pollack
Guest/Co-host: Brent Skaggs

Episode Overview

Week 7 in college football delivered chaos, upsets, and signature wins. David Pollack and Brent Skaggs dive deep into the biggest games, providing passionate, detail-packed instant reactions—from Indiana's statement over Oregon, Texas' Red River rivalry bounce-back, Georgia’s survival act, Bama's hot streak, to pivotal moments across the top teams. The analysis is steeped in X’s and O’s, coaching decisions, key plays, and forward-looking takes on the playoff picture.

Indiana vs. Oregon – The “Signetti Effect”

Main Discussion (01:54 – 10:40)

• Indiana stuns Oregon on the road, overcoming a historic 0–46 record in top-five road games.
  • “Allow me to introduce myself like in Sig We Trust. I mean Signetti. Unbelievable, man. Just like the Signetti effect.” — Pollack (01:59)
• Physical dominance: Indiana more physical on both sides of the line than Oregon.
• Defense takes over:
  • Indiana’s defense sacks Oregon’s Dante Moore 6 times (had only 1 sack allowed coming into the game).
  • Moore throws 2 picks after only 1 all season.
• Offensive versatility:
  • Mendoza’s strong arm and Surratt’s playmaking out wide exposed Oregon’s young corners.
  • “Mendoza’s got a hose, man, like a good arm. Surratt was by far the best player on the field today.” — Pollack (04:16)
• Big picture: Indiana achieves two top-10 wins in three weeks (compared to Franklin’s two in nine years at Penn State).
• Handling adversity: Indiana responded to Oregon’s pick-six with a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.
  • “The response from Mendoza after the interception, the response from their team because everything at that point was pushing the chips into the Oregon bucket... and they go 12 plays, 75 yards for a touchdown.” — Skaggs (07:02)
• Defensive identity: Indiana lives in base personnel with three elite linebackers—unique and highly effective at cleaning up RPOs and screens.
• Future outlook: Concern over receiver depth and health, but Indiana looks like a playoff contender.

Texas vs. Oklahoma – Red River Revival

Main Discussion (13:00 – 16:58)

• Arch Manning returns and delivers: Despite accuracy issues and taking many hits, he leads Texas to an emotional, physical win.
  • “Arch Manning, he's been getting destroyed... He made a couple of throws that you just go, ‘That was pretty solid’... What a big win for a program that showed you... you better back the funk up.” — Pollack (14:17)
• Texas’ Response:
  • Texas opens up the screen game, increases tempo (no-huddle, hard counts), and gets creative to counter Oklahoma’s pressure.
  • Wisner is named player of the game for breaking tackles and steady production.
• Defensive and special teams highlights:
  • Texas’ defense forces multiple turnovers on Oklahoma’s quarterback John Matier.
  • A 75-yard punt return by Niblett helps seal the game.
• Oklahoma’s struggles: Injuries, lack of run game outside the quarterback, and an overworked defense exposed.
• Memorable moment: Arch Manning’s postgame wave.
  • “I thought the ending of it was fantastic because Arch just gives a little wave. I thought that was great. I’m here for that stuff.” — Pollack (16:58)

Georgia vs. Auburn – Surviving the Chaos

Main Discussion (23:00 – 33:59)

• Georgia pulls out another comeback: After a slow start, the ‘Cats’ use all 9 lives to come back from 10–0 down.
  • “It’s not the Georgia Dogs anymore. It’s the Cats because they got more lives.” — Pollack (13:03)
• Contentious fumble call: Huge controversy over Auburn’s would-be touchdown on a fumble near the goal line, exacerbated by bad camera angles.
  • “We got all this money in this sport and we can’t get a better picture than that. That’s some bullshit.” — Pollack (24:42)
• Momentum shift: After the overturned call, Auburn implodes with penalties and missed opportunities, unable to recover emotionally.
• Georgia’s offensive adjustments: Facing Auburn’s relentless pressure, Georgia shifted to max protect, kept tight ends in, and took deep shots—key big plays from Kobe Young.
• Auburn’s missed chances: Blown 4th downs and overthrown deep shots seal their fate.

Alabama vs. Missouri – Tide Keeps Rolling

Main Discussion (34:01 – 42:18)

• Bama’s hot streak: Three consecutive wins over ranked opponents, a feat achieved just five times in SEC history.
  • “Are they the hottest team in the country now? Like, obviously the—The hottest one-loss team for sure... That doesn't happen.” — Pollack (34:17)
• Ty Simpson’s emergence: Praised as perhaps the best QB in the country after slicing up Missouri with mobility, accuracy, and poise.
  • “I'm ready to fight anybody who doesn't put him in the debate for the best player in the country because he’s just so good.” — Pollack (35:02)
• Critical moments:
  • Fourth-down conversions, especially fourth-and-eight with the game on the line (57:57).
  • Missouri “got Ty Simpsoned”—his ability to extend plays and make throws under pressure neutralizes their defense.
• Missouri’s fight: Strong opening drive and some flashes, but injuries (to Coleman) and offensive limitations exposed against Bama’s defense.
• Bama defense: Special mention for Hubbard (#18) and edge play, but concerns at right tackle in pass protection.

Other Key Games and Notable Reactions

Ohio State vs. Illinois (42:18 – 48:02)

• Ohio State’s defense & O-line:
  • Red zone is a “force field”—almost impenetrable, holding Illinois to field goals and a single TD on a jet sweep.
  • Offensive line now possibly a team strength.
  • “Their O-linemen are nasty. They're physical.”
• Receiver depth: Jeremiah Smith (dinged up but made big plays) and Carnell Tate add unfair advantages.
• Illinois: Kept it competitive; could still contend for a playoff spot if they keep winning.

Ole Miss, A&M, and More Quick Hits (48:23 – 51:51)

• Ole Miss survives Washington State: A classic “look-ahead” sloppy game, but defense steps up.
  • “They found a way to get it done. That's all that matters.” — Pollack
• A&M grinds out another win:
  • Mike Elko praised for week-in/week-out preparation.
  • “Great teams finish people... reach in your heart, steal it, and eat it.” — Pollack (50:58)
• Florida’s rough stretch: Four straight games vs. top-10 teams.
• LSU beats South Carolina: Despite repeated self-inflicted mistakes, LSU survives thanks to Trey Dez Green.

USC vs. Michigan – Big Ten Debut & Upset (51:51 – 54:31)

• USC out-physicals Michigan: Overcomes losing their top two RBs, racks up 500 yards, wins their first Big Ten game.
  • “USC brought it to them. I loved it.” — Pollack (53:09)

Other Notables (56:03 – 59:12)

• UCLA, Nebraska, Colorado (Coach Prime):
  • UCLA notched another statement road win.
  • Nebraska showing life on the “fringe.”
  • Colorado grabs a ranked win.
• Florida State’s defensive woes: After starting 3-0, they collapse, especially defensively; now 385+ days without an ACC win.

Game Changers – Key Plays That Shaped the Weekend

1. Bama’s fourth-and-eight conversion (57:57)

   • “Best throw possibly of the season... Everything on the line just has the onions to make that throw.” — Pollack

2. Georgia-Auburn’s fumble call at the goal line (58:28)

   • “I think that kind of gets there now... 17–Nothing versus 10–3 is game-changer beyond game-changer.” — Skaggs

3. Indiana’s response after the pick-six vs. Oregon

4. Texas’ defensive and special teams surge over Oklahoma

Notable Quotes & Signature Moments

• “If you want to doubt us and you want to bury us, like, you better back the funk up.” — Pollack on Texas (14:44)
• “You got to stab them to kill them.” — Pollack on Indiana’s relentless defense (08:06)
• “Georgia is every movie you’ve ever seen with vampires in it—they just keep getting shot and... just walk forward.” — Pollack (31:32)
• “I'm ready to fight anybody who doesn’t put [Ty Simpson] in the debate for the best player in the country.” — Pollack (35:02)

Quick Takes/Final Wrap-Up

• Playoff implications: Indiana, Texas, Bama, and Ohio State improve their cases; Oregon and Oklahoma need to regroup.
• **Week 7 was “wacky, crazy, crazy”—Pollack (58:44), but sets the stage for a playoff race with shifting storylines and emerging contenders.
• Next week’s preview: Eyes on Bama-Tennessee and playoffs pivots for the likes of USC, Notre Dame, and others.

For the most thorough, personality-packed recap of CFB Week 7, see the full episode. The Pollack-Skaggs duo brings energy, expertise, and plenty of memorable lines that will have you set for water-cooler debates all week.