Why The SEC Isn’t Dominating College Football Anymore | HARD PASS Ep. #82

The SEC has dominated college football for nearly two decades… but now, for the third straight year, the conference won’t even PLAY for a national championship 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down whether the SEC’s legendary run has finally been exposed by the 12-team College Football Playoff, or whether NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and money have quietly reshaped the entire sport underneath it.

From Paul Finebaum admitting the SEC’s dominance is fading, to the Big Ten winning on the field, to how elite talent is no longer being stockpiled at the same powerhouse programs, Doug explains why the old SEC blueprint no longer works in the modern college football economy.

Are we witnessing the downfall of the SEC… or has college football simply evolved?

Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“Prior to this new era, SEC powerhouses would carry five- and four-star recruits on their second and third strings… instead those players are now starting at other schools because that’s how they get paid right away.” — Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #82

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

00:22 – Huddle Up

🏈 Doug breaks down whether the SEC’s failure to reach the national championship game for a third straight year means its dominance has finally been exposed — or whether deeper changes in college football are driving this power shift.

02:13 – College Football Has Evolved & It’s Hurting The SEC

🏈 Doug explains how the expanded playoff now forces the SEC to win multiple games instead of relying on reputation and positioning, and how the conference can no longer stockpile five-star talent because players are leaving for money and playing time — spreading elite talent across more schools.

05:00 – The Coaching & Agent Network That Propped Up The SEC

🏈 Doug explains how Jimmy Sexton and the SEC coaching network created an “old boys club” that once dominated the sport, and why that structure is now breaking down.

06:25 – The Big Ten Money & Power Shift

🏈 Doug shows how schools like Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana are now outspending — and outperforming — the SEC.

07:13 – SEC Propaganda & The Branding Machine

🏈 Doug breaks down how the SEC protected itself through influence and narrative, and why that machine is no longer working.

10:02 – Was It The SEC… Or Just Nick Saban?

🏈 Doug explains how Saban’s six national titles distorted reality and why the league now looks very different without him.

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Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

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The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It's Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. #81

The combination of the transfer portal and NIL deals has college sports in complete chaos right now, but changing NIL is NOT the solution 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why college athletics have spiraled into anarchy, why the current transfer rules are the real problem (not paying players), and why a few common-sense guardrails could immediately stabilize the sport.

From Demond Williams Jr. signing a contract and still entering the transfer portal, to midseason eligibility chaos, to professional players suiting up in college because no one wants to risk an antitrust lawsuit, Doug explains how fear of litigation has created a lawless system. NIL itself isn’t broken, it’s simply a pay raise. The real issue is unrestricted transfer freedom and the NCAA’s refusal to enforce boundaries.

Do you think NIL should stay untouched and transfer rules need fixing … or is everything broken? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“NIL is great, but the transfer freedom is the real problem … free agency of one-year contracts, it’s like recess.” — Doug Kezirian

#football #basketball #collegefootball #collegebasketball #nil #transferportal #cfb #cfp #ncaa #collegefootballplayoffs

HARD PASS Ep. #81

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – Huddle Up

🏈 Doug explains why college sports had to evolve, how NIL became inevitable, and why the current chaos isn’t proof that paying players was a mistake — but proof the system needs guardrails.

03:00 – Fear of Lawsuits Is Killing Enforcement

🏈 Doug explains how antitrust fears have paralyzed the NCAA, why no one wants to enforce rules, and how that hesitation has opened the door to complete chaos.

04:04 – The REAL Issue: Unrestricted Transfer Freedom

🏈 Doug breaks down why free-agency-style transfers are destroying roster stability, recruiting, and accountability. NIL is not the problem — it’s simply a pay raise — and Doug explains why schools are willingly paying athletes, proving players were underpaid for decades.

07:12 – Pro Players Returning to College?

🏀 Doug explains how NCAA basketball eligibility has spiraled, why drafted and overseas pros are being cleared to play, and how legal fear has replaced common sense.

#SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #FootballTalk #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #collegesports #ncaa

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

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3 NFL Teams That NEED New Head Coaches | HARD PASS Ep. #80

Three NFL franchises are at a crossroads, and all of them need a new head coach, but for completely different reasons 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why the Baltimore Ravens must finally move on from John Harbaugh before they waste any more of Lamar Jackson’s prime, why the New York Giants desperately need to get their next hire RIGHT after years of coaching mistakes, and why the New York Jets have no choice but to cut ties with Aaron Glenn despite the money owed.

From Harbaugh’s repeated late-game failures and questionable personnel decisions, to the Giants’ revolving door of bad head coaches, to the Jets becoming a full-blown punchline with historically poor defense, Doug explains why all three situations demand change — and why delaying it would only make things worse.

Which team needs a new coach the MOST? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“Harbaugh did have a great start to his Ravens tenure, but since then he’s mostly been unable to make adjustments in the playoffs.” - Doug Kezirian

#nfl #football #ravens #lamarjackson #johnharbaugh #giants #jets #nflcoaches

HARD PASS Ep. #80

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

00:33 – Huddle Up

🏈 Doug breaks down why three NFL teams absolutely need new head coaches, and why each situation is completely different.

00:42 – Why the Ravens Have to Move On From Harbaugh

🏈 Doug walks through the Steelers loss, the missed field goal, and the series of coaching decisions that perfectly encapsulate Baltimore’s ongoing problem. Is it finally time to move on? Doug explains why he thinks the answer is yes.

06:25 – Is Harbaugh the Right Fit for the New York Giants?

🏈 Doug breaks down the Giants’ coaching failures over the last decade, why Brian Daboll was fired, and why a veteran presence like Harbaugh might actually make sense in New York.

07:54 – The New York Jets’ Coaching Disaster

🏈 Doug explains why Aaron Glenn is not the answer, how historically bad the Jets have become, and why contract money can’t stop them from making the right decision.

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Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Follow Doug & DKSN:

🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian

📸 Instagram: @DougKezirian

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