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Episode: Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn, ACC CFP Chaos and MORE | CFB Week 14 Reactions
Date: November 30, 2025
Host: David Pollack (w/ Brent Rollins & West Blankenship)

Overview

This episode marks the end of the regular season in college football, with David Pollack and crew reacting to pivotal games, playoff implications, controversial officiating, and coaching drama. They deliver passionate, detail-rich breakdowns of the biggest matchups (Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn, and others), dissect playoff scenarios, and reflect on the chaos—and glory—of Week 14.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ohio State vs. Michigan — The Game

• Narrative: Ohio State finally breaks a multi-year Michigan losing streak, showing resilience and executing an aggressive, balanced game plan.
• Ryan Day’s Mindset:
  “We’re going to be attacking from the jump.” (10:02, West Blankenship)
  The team’s confidence and urgency were clear from their first snap.
• Julian Sayin’s Performance:
  After a rough opening (INT on the second play), he ignites, going 19-of-22 for 233 yards and 3 TDs, adapting impressively to snowy conditions.
  “California kid, you kind of worried about that. Like, how does he handle the snow? But it was a convincing performance.” (04:27, West Blankenship)
• Controversial Jeremiah Smith TD:
  Debate on whether it should’ve been a TD or a touchback due to bobbling at the goal line.
  “He bobbles the football and then by the time he possessed the football, his foot was out of bounds.” (04:39, West Blankenship)
  “I think he crossed the goal line with the ball pinned against his chest… it was a touchdown.” (05:25, Brent Rollins)
• Statistical Quirk:
  Once again, the team with more rushing yards wins—with OSU’s 186 to Michigan’s 100 continuing a 24-year streak.
• Takeaways:
  • Ohio State’s O-line finally held its own, protecting Sayin.
  • Michigan’s heavy counter run schemes worked early, but couldn’t keep up with OSU’s overall firepower.
  • Ryan Day celebrated with emotion and underscored the importance of physicality and learning from prior losses.

2. Alabama vs. Auburn — The Iron Bowl

• Theme: Classic Iron Bowl drama as Auburn rallies from 17-0 down, but Alabama snatches victory thanks to composure, talent, and big calls in big moments.
• Auburn’s Resilience:
  At 17–0, “Auburn is mathematically eliminated,” but they storm back, tying 20–20 by the fourth.
  “Kudos to Auburn for continuing to fight… 17 Atkins, the dude’s a tackling machine.” (15:43, West Blankenship)
• Quarterback Play:
  Mixed reviews of Aston Daniels, who started badly but made big plays later.
• Officiating & Critique:
  Soft roughing/personal foul calls disputed:
  “My wife… was like, oh, my Gosh, that’s soft. What are we playing, patty cakes?” (18:04, West Blankenship)
• Alabama’s Gutsy Decisions:
  Critical fourth-down conversions, aggressive calls by Kalen DeBoer.
  “Humongous call, humongous play.” (19:22, Brent Rollins)
• Ty Simpson’s Impact:
  Off-platform throws, scrambles, biggest factor on late drives.
  “His step back tonight was Steph Curry-esque.” (20:48, West Blankenship)
• Bama’s Run Game Woes:
  Still inconsistent, with likely injury absences next week.
• Playoff Picture:
  Nation was “cheering against Bama” (23:27, West Blankenship), making it a national event.

3. Playoff & Championship Picture Across Conferences

Big Ten

• Ohio State and Indiana to face off, both undefeated, both still likely in CFP regardless of result.

Big 12

• Texas Tech and BYU win their way into the championship. Texas Tech quietly hits historic 11-wins, with their defense highlighted as “flipping dirty.” (43:18, West Blankenship)
• Big 12 playoff picture: Texas Tech considered in even with a loss, BYU in if they win over Texas Tech.

ACC – The Chaos

• Unexpected: Duke gets into the ACC title game after chaos with SMU losing to Cal, Virginia winning big, and Miami left on the outside looking in.
• Virginia’s Big Offseason:
  Massive investment, “they spent $20 million,” hired a GM, brought in QB Chandler Morris (46:02, West Blankenship).
• Duke’s Cinderella Run:
  First time in ACC title game due to tiebreaker madness.

CFP Bubble Teams – Controversy

• Multiple teams with 10-2 records (Miami, Alabama, Notre Dame, Vandy) on the fringe, with the guys noting the heartbreak for Miami if left out again despite big wins.
• Notable stat:
  “Head-to-head seems to matter for everybody but [Miami].” (47:52, West Blankenship)

4. Teams and Players of Note

Oregon Ducks

• “Defense was lights out” harassing Demond Williams, containing Washington’s playmakers and forcing turnovers.
• Dante Moore praised for poise and playmaking; even with subpar run game, offense produced. “Dante Moore never blinks. He’s a flatliner. His pulse is like 20 all the time.” (35:54, West Blankenship)
• Benson’s run and hurdle:
  “That was a dirty catch and the jets that he… the hurdle was dirty.” (37:44, Brent Rollins)

Oklahoma

• John Mateer: another “up and down” game, rescued by defense and a lucky screen pass for TD.
• No red zone trips but win with explosive plays and timely turnovers.
  “The offense is way too up and down, but the defense just continues to ball and every time they need it, the defense comes up with it.” (29:56, West Blankenship)
• LSUs woes: coaching questions with Van Buren, player miscues, and doubts about Lane Kiffin’s situation.

Vanderbilt

• 10–2 for the first time in program history; offense “we will never see again” due to unique QB-year eligibility situation.
  “We’re not going to see what we’re seeing ever again at Vanderbilt.” (52:20, West Blankenship)
• Pavia’s “freaking ridiculous” command of RPOs, “durability,” and creative playbook.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ohio State’s Turning Point:
  “The difference between this game, Brent, and all the other Michigan, Ohio State games. … Julian saying had time to throw.” (07:04, West Blankenship)
• Iron Bowl Madness:
  “Auburn fought their way, clawed, scratched, got back into the football game, tied that mother sucker up like 20 to 20.” (16:24, West Blankenship)
• Auburn’s Defensive Standout:
  “17 Atkins, the dude’s a tackling machine… looks like Nicoby Dean.” (15:43, West Blankenship)
• On NCAA Calendar:
  “It’s the stupidest calendar in the history of the world. You can’t have free agency, the draft, and the playoffs all at the same time.” (25:45, West Blankenship)
• Virginia’s ACC Investment:
  “They took a $20 million budget… went to go win. The first year, they do it for Tony Elliott and company. They’re in the ACC championship game.” (46:02, West Blankenship)
• Dante Moore (Oregon):
  “Dante Moore never blinks. He’s a flatliner. His pulse is like 20 all the time.” (35:54, West Blankenship)
• Vanderbilt’s Unique Season:
  “We’re not going to see what we’re seeing ever again at Vanderbilt. Like we’ll never see this again.” (52:20, West Blankenship)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:29] Season wrap-up, opening with Ohio State-Michigan reaction
• [05:27] Jeremiah Smith TD controversy
• [06:04] The ongoing “more rushing yards” stat
• [08:26] How Michigan attacked OSU early, Ryan Day’s postgame emphasis
• [09:09] Michigan’s disappointing but promising season
• [10:02] Ryan Day’s aggressiveness and coaching lineage
• [11:27] Next week’s Big Ten showdown preview
• [15:21] Iron Bowl breakdown and Auburn’s comeback
• [18:04] Officiating critiques, “soft” penalties
• [19:22] Alabama’s bold 4th down call
• [21:42] Jam Miller injury and Bama’s run-game woes
• [23:45] TV ratings, national rooting against Alabama
• [25:04] Lane Kiffin coaching speculation, calendar rant
• [29:55] Oklahoma’s ugly but gutsy win over LSU
• [35:54] Oregon’s defensive dominance and Dante Moore praise
• [43:18] Big 12 clean-up, Texas Tech’s historic season
• [45:27] ACC chaos, Virginia and Duke’s dramatic inclusion
• [47:52] CFP bubble drama, Miami’s heartbreak
• [52:08] Vanderbilt’s historic season and Pavia's impact

Tone & Style

The discussion stays lively and unfiltered, marked by candid assessments, lighthearted jokes, and the crew’s football nerdiness. There’s a genuine enthusiasm for the game’s chaos and a perceptible sense of camaraderie and competition between the hosts.

For Listeners Catching Up

• You’ll get:
  • Sharp X’s and O’s insight, especially on QB play, line performance, and scheme wrinkles.
  • A clear readout on conference championship ramifications and the CFP picture.
  • Entertaining, sometimes pointed, riffs on officiating, NCAA decision-making, and the “suffering” of bubble teams.
• Don’t miss:
  • Memorable quotes on coaching and program-building mentality (especially Ryan Day and Lane Kiffin segments).
  • Their genuine appreciation (and skepticism) for this season’s underdog and surprise teams (Vandy, Virginia, Duke).

Next up:
Monday’s episode, with a full deep-dive on the playoff rankings, who’s in, who’s out, and more trademark, hard-edged analysis from Pollack and team.