See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack

Episode: Texas A&M-Texas, Georgia-Georgia Tech, Ole Miss-Mississippi State INSTANT REACTIONS

Date: November 29, 2025

Host: David Pollack
Guest/Co-host: Brent Rollins

Episode Overview

In this action-packed instant reaction episode, David Pollack and Brent Rollins deliver passionate, in-depth analysis of the most consequential rivalry matchups from the final week of the 2025 college football regular season. The duo offers honest breakdowns, pointed criticisms, and bold playoff takes on Ole Miss's historic season, Texas's statement win over Texas A&M, and the surprising struggles for Georgia. The conversation swings between player performances, coaching decisions, playoff implications, and perennial debates about conference strength and scheduling.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State (Egg Bowl Recap)

• Historical Context & Significance

  • Ole Miss, under Lane Kiffin, claims their first-ever 11-win regular season despite only two returning starters ([03:38]).
  • Pollack praises Lane Kiffin and GM Billy Glasscock for the shrewd find and development of QB Trinidad Chambers, discovered on Twitter.

    “Trinidad Chambliss...came in and delivered. The Lane watch continues. The Lane train is in the fast lane. It’s still moving.” – David Pollack [03:55]

• Trinidad Chambers – Breakout Star

  • Chambers' 4th game with 300+ passing and 50+ rushing yards, joining Heisman-winner Jayden Daniels and Johnny Manziel on this elite list ([04:47]).
  • Chambers key to the team’s playoff run despite occasional misfires on deep throws.

• Receiving Corps Steps Up

  • Stribling: “Four receptions on four targets. Three of them contested catches. Big time catch after a big time catch.” – Brent Rollins [05:59]
  • Transfer Harrison Wallace finds vindication after moving from Penn State.

• Lane Kiffin’s Uncertain Future

  • Kiffin hints at needing to “pray before Sunday”—alluding to pending coaching decisions ([04:06]).
  • Speculation on whether Lane stays, especially if Alabama loses and Ole Miss sneaks into the SEC Championship ([06:30]).
  • “It’d be great for him to stay at Ole Miss. I just think it’s good for him to be happy.” – David Pollack [11:08]

• Mississippi State’s Offense and Defensive Improvements for Ole Miss

  • Taylor, touted as their highest-ever QB recruit, looked the part early but was ultimately stymied by Ole Miss’s improved defense ([07:03–09:07]).
  • Defensive comparison: Kewan Lacy likened to Darren McFadden for punishing style and game-breaking ability ([09:13]).

2. Utah vs. Kansas

• Red Zone Woes for Kansas

  • Kansas repeatedly self-destructs in scoring territory, dooming their upset hopes ([14:44]).
  • “They would absolutely shoot themselves in the foot, not take care of business.” – David Pollack [15:01]

• Utah’s Clutch Finishing

  • Despite not looking dominant, Utah pulls off critical red-zone stops and a gutsy late touchdown call ([16:25]).
  • “Credit to them. I gave Utah a lot of crap last week, rightfully so...but they have a pick six when they need it.” – David Pollack [14:54]

• Playoff Picture

  • Utah fading, Texas likely to leapfrog after another uninspired showing ([17:49]).
  • Kansas’s late-season offensive collapses highlighted as a key storyline ([18:26]).

3. Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

• Unexpected Struggles from Georgia’s Offense

  • Coming in hot, Gunner Stockton posts his worst outing: 11-for-21, 70 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT ([20:08]).
  • Bobo injury (offensive lineman) called a “big deal” for team stability ([20:35], [28:04]).

    “I’m really encouraged by the defense because it continues to do this...Georgia defense, man—eight sacks in the last three games...” – David Pollack [20:36]

• Defensive Masterclass

  • Georgia holds Georgia Tech to just one drive over 40 yards and only a late field goal, despite GT’s high-powered offense ([21:30]).

• Gunner Stockton’s Mental Bumps

  • “It went into a shell [after the early interception]. There's this element of Gunner that … it's like 'okay, I need to not mess up versus go play and win the game.'” – Brent Rollins [23:04], echoed by Pollack ([24:12]) who likens his passing approach to “needing a 6-iron rather than a driver.”

• On Surviving Rivalry Week

  • “You have ugly games, you survive and advance rivalries.” – David Pollack [27:25]
  • Drew Bobo’s unique, stabilizing role on the offensive line highlighted.

• Georgia’s Path Forward

  • Defensive progression, Bobo’s injury, and playoff implications discussed.

4. Iowa vs. Nebraska

• Classic Big Ten Grinder

  • “The weather was absolutely Big Ten weather. It was fantastic...Iowa making plays.” – David Pollack [28:24]

• Iowa Consistency

  • Eight-win seasons every year since 2015 under Kirk Ferentz ([29:13]).
  • “Kirk Ferentz is a stud. ...It’d be a sad day when that dude’s gone.” – David Pollack [29:15]

• Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson

  • Six straight 100-yard games, over 1000 rushing yards, stands out as an “absolute stud all season long.” ([30:28])

5. Texas vs. Texas A&M

• High Stakes and Program Validation

  • Texas stuns No. 3 Texas A&M 27–17, possibly pushing the Longhorns back into the playoff conversation ([33:26]).
  • “At some point, the offensive defense would click together and play a good game. And they chose to play a good game.” – David Pollack [34:43]

• Arch Manning Delivers

  • Finally shows the “guy we thought he was going to be,” aided by a suddenly competent run game ([39:39]).
  • Brent points out: “That run was dirty, by the way. Like he hit the jets...the feel for people around his feet, he was patient in that run too.” ([37:25])

• Breakout for Jack Andre

  • “He was big for them, big time.” – Brent Rollins [38:01]

• A&M’s Offensive Struggles

  • Big-play dependent, couldn’t match adjustments when Texas’s offense heated up ([39:02]).
  • “A&M’s offense is very big play or bust. Live and die by the three-pointer kind of thing.” – Brent Rollins & David Pollack [39:02–39:06]

• Playoff Implications & Criteria Debate

  • David laments the injustice of scheduling tough out-of-conference games: “Do not ever schedule tough out of conference games. It just comes down to biting you...Schedule cupcakes and get into the playoffs.” ([44:07])
  • Texas’s strong resume, despite the “anchor” of the Florida loss and poor game-control metrics ([42:54]), is debated.
  • “If they go play a bum, they’re in the college football playoffs.” – David Pollack [40:03]

• Should Texas Be in the Playoff?

  • “Should Texas be ahead of Utah?” – Pollack [43:10]

    “Oh yeah, I think so. ...That’s two top 10 wins by double digits. ...I just, I don’t understand how it’s...not [happening].” – David Pollack [43:16]

Other Notable Segments

Indiana’s Remarkable Regular Season

• Tip of the cap to Indiana for capping an undefeated season, attributed to both recruiting and portal/NIL success ([48:16]).
• “Indiana is the proof in the pudding for what everybody needs to look at when it comes to NIL.” – David Pollack [49:13]

Chat & Audience Engagement

• Repeated references to lively chat banter, “hate week energy,” and fan debates ([26:55], [45:51]).
• “You guys are freaking awesome in the chat, by the way. Like, this thing’s going bananas.” – David Pollack [45:51]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On college football’s calendar chaos and NCAA frustrations:

  “This is literally the stupidest thing...the dumbest calendar in the history of sports. ...If we go another year with it, it’s stupid.” – David Pollack [07:03]

• On rivalry madness:

  “The weirdness of rivalry. It doesn’t make sense. ...It’s why I picked Texas. It didn’t make sense, but it’s going to happen.” – David Pollack [50:51]

• On playoff selection:

  “If I’m a Texas fan...Texas has a chance as a three-loss team because they’re going to play Georgia, they’re going to play A&M. ...If they play Little Sisters of the Poor...they’re in the playoff.” – David Pollack [40:03]

• On changes in head coach expectations:

  “Signetti is probably the reason why so many of these coaches are fired. Oh. Screw this three-year rebuild crap. I want it now.” – David Pollack [49:13]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ole Miss-Mississippi State recap: 02:28–11:37
• Utah-Kansas analysis: 14:19–18:30
• Georgia-Georgia Tech breakdown: 18:30–28:20
• Iowa-Nebraska reflection: 28:24–31:22
• Texas-Texas A&M instant reaction: 33:26–44:07

Conclusion

This episode delivers everything "See Ball Get Ball" fans crave: heated debate, stats-driven insights, and a celebration of college football’s unpredictability. Pollack and Rollins don't shy away from controversy—whether questioning the NCAA’s processes, defending deserving teams, or calling for systemic change. The passionate, unfiltered reactions offer clarity on playoff stakes, celebrate overlooked achievers, and remind listeners why rivalry week is the sport's beating heart.

For more analysis and banter, tune in after rivalry weekend's next round of chaos!