On this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own break down a loaded first round of the College Football Playoffs and tackle the biggest debates coming out of the weekend.

The show opens with a deep dive into Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners, where Alabama erased a 17 point deficit and reminded everyone why experience and late season momentum still matter in the postseason. The guys debate whether Alabama deserved a playoff spot with three losses and what that comeback says about their ceiling moving forward.

Next, the conversation shifts to the ACC spotlight game as Miami Hurricanes traveled to College Station and held Texas A&M Aggies to just three points. Ronnie, Block, and JD discuss how Miami’s defense validated the ACC’s presence in the playoff field and why hostile environments still matter in December football.

The hottest topic of the episode centers on the Group of Five debate. The guys examine blowout losses by Tulane Green Wave and James Madison Dukes, and ask the hard question. Should smaller programs be included in the same playoff as Power Four teams, or is it time for a separate championship structure? The conversation digs into competitive balance, player safety, injuries, and what fairness really looks like in modern college football.

From there, the crew gives predictions for the next round of CFP games including:

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Miami Hurricanes

Georgia Bulldogs vs Ole Miss Rebels

Oregon Ducks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

The episode closes with a Chapel Hill focused discussion on Bill Belichick, addressing ongoing NFL rumors tied to Atlanta, Cleveland, and New York. The guys evaluate fit, culture, age, roster construction, and whether Chapel Hill may ultimately be Belichick’s final stop.

Finally, the show hits on UNC football news with the departure of standout defensive lineman Tyler Thompson, breaking down what his loss means for Carolina’s defense, NFL upside, and the evolving transfer portal reality.

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In this episode of Bleav in UNC, hosted by Carolina’s Own Ronnie McGill, D-Block, and JD, the crew delivers an in-depth breakdown of major offseason developments for North Carolina football, along with broader college football discussion.

The episode opens with reaction to UNC firing offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, with the group detailing why the move felt inevitable. The hosts discuss the offense’s lack of identity, poor run game usage, inconsistent personnel decisions, and missed opportunities to put players in positions to succeed. They also explore Kitchens’ background as a position coach and why the OC role ultimately proved too big.

From there, the conversation shifts to UNC’s quarterback room and incoming recruits. The crew debates the value of star rankings versus accuracy, experience, and mental processing, comparing high school completion percentages and discussing Gio Lopez’s future. They emphasize patience, development, and how the right offensive coordinator can completely change a quarterback’s trajectory.

The defensive side of the ball gets attention next, with JD highlighting the importance of defensive line upgrades and breaking down UNC’s focus on adding size and physicality up front. The hosts explain how improved trench play can elevate the entire defense, including turnover production in the secondary.

Offensively, the group evaluates wide receiver, tight end, and running back needs, including thoughts on playmakers who can contribute early, the importance of yards after catch, and whether UNC should dip into the transfer portal despite signing nine receivers. Special teams also come under scrutiny, with discussion around the dismissal of the special teams coordinator and the need for more game-changing plays.

The episode closes with a candid and wide-ranging discussion on Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore’s firing, leadership accountability, decision-making at the highest level, and how quickly opportunity can be lost in college football.

As always, the show blends NFL front-office perspective, former-player insight, and real football evaluation, giving fans a deeper understanding of where UNC stands and where it needs to go.

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In this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own breaks down a Championship Weekend that flipped the playoff landscape on its head. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD open with JD’s victorious prediction that chaos was coming—and chaos arrived in the form of James Madison punching its ticket into the 12-team playoff. The crew debates whether college football can ever truly have a Cinderella the way basketball does and what it means for the sport moving forward.

From there, the conversation shifts to the ACC’s down year, how Miami missing the conference title game impacted the playoff picture, and whether the committee was forced into elevating James Madison because the ACC lacked a strong enough resume across the board.

The guys also dive into whether the AAC deserves an automatic bid, how Tulane stacks up against real Power Five competition, and what this means for teams in the Sun Belt, MAC, and beyond. The debate intensifies as Ronnie, JD, and Block break down:

Strength of schedule vs. number of losses
Whether Alabama should have been left out
Why Notre Dame had a strong argument but still fell short
How the current playoff format creates contradictions every single year
Whether college football should get rid of conference championship games altogether

Later in the episode, the crew reacts strongly to Notre Dame declining its bowl invite, discussing how the move impacts players, seniors, potential transfers, and the overall culture of college football.

The show wraps with full playoff predictions, including:

Can James Madison hang with Oregon?
Oklahoma vs. Alabama (the rematch)
Why Ole Miss might run Tulane out of the stadium
Miami at Texas A&M and which version of Carson Beck will show up

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