Cody and Felix discuss James Franklin to Virginia Tech, the Broncos stun the Chiefs, and Josh Allen's historic day. Plus, film analysis on why J.J. McCarthy can't throw left.

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In this episode:

* React to the breaking news of James Franklin becoming the next head coach at Virginia Tech and discuss the future of the program.

* Analyze the Broncos’ stunning upset win over the Chiefs, focusing on how Bo Nix handled Kansas City’s zone pressures.

* Break down Josh Allen’s historic six-touchdown performance against the Buccaneers and why the Buffalo defense remains a concern.

* Discuss the Vikings’ struggles, specifically highlighting film evidence that rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy cannot throw to his left.

Preview the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup between the Texans and the Bills, looking at how Houston’s defense matches up on a short week.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Commanders vs. Dolphins: An “Overtime Thriller”

03:57 - Breaking News: James Franklin to Virginia Tech

08:58 - SEC Recap: Texas falls to Georgia & the state of the conference

11:41 - Texas A&M: Can Marcel Reed win a title?

15:11 - Oklahoma beats Bama again & Venables’ defense

16:43 - Cal & Indiana: Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti’s success

18:59 - Bucs vs. Bills: Josh Allen’s historic 6-touchdown day

25:14 - Packers vs. Giants: Panic in Green Bay?

30:34 - Panthers vs. Falcons: Why Atlanta’s defense collapsed

33:10 - Michael Penix injury update & the Kirk Cousins contract

36:59 - Bears vs. Vikings: Brian Flores vs. Caleb & J.J. McCarthy’s fatal flaw

40:10 - Rams vs. Seahawks: McVay wins, Darnold throws 4 picks

43:46 - Broncos stun the Chiefs: Bo Nix vs. Spags’ zone pressure

51:48 - Jaguars vs. Chargers: LA needs tackles

53:19 - Lions vs. Eagles: Vic Fangio’s defense dominates

56:25 - AFC North: Flacco vs. Rodgers & Steelers/Bengals

58:21 - Thursday Night Football Preview: Texans vs. Bills

01:00:28 - Breaking: Victor Wembanyama out 2-3 weeks

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A full NFL Week 10 recap! Are the Patriots the AFC's best? Plus: McVay's new offense, college's "singular toe" catch, and a Jets-Pats preview.

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In this episode:

* Break down college football’s wildest moments, including Indiana’s “singular toe” game-winning catch and USC’s “cheeky” fake punt number switch that the Big Ten later admitted was illegal.

* Analyze the muddled AFC picture, noting the Dolphins “flipped the script” on the Bills and the Broncos’ offense looks “pitiful” despite their 8-2 record.

* Dive into the NFC West, highlighting Sean McVay’s successful pivot to 12 and 13 personnel with the Rams and Mike Macdonald’s “genius” Seahawks defense, which ranks as a top-five pressure team despite being bottom-ten in blitzing.

* Make the case for the New England Patriots being the true dominant team in the AFC, crediting the coaching of Mike Vrabel and the MVP-caliber play of rookie quarterback Drake May.

* Preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets and Patriots, predicting a “grimy game” and taking the under, but framing it as a game the Patriots must win to prove they are the AFC’s top team.

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Timestamps:

00:15 - Texas Tech’s “East Coast 3-4” Defense

01:43 - Penn State vs. Indiana & “The Singular Toe”

01:57 - Breaking Down the “Catch of the Century”

02:20 - Should the NFL Adopt the One-Foot Rule?

04:18 - USC’s “Cheeky” Fake Punt & Illegal Number Switch

05:53 - “If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Trying”

06:23 - Memphis Upset & the G5 NIL Gap

09:56 - The American Conference as the “P6”

12:19 - TNF Recap: Broncos’ “Pitiful” Offense

14:05 - Is Bo Nix Holding the Broncos Back?

14:38 - Is it a Sean Payton Problem or a Bo Nix Problem?

16:43 - Colts vs. Falcons: Jonathan Taylor is the Engine

17:40 - Michael Penix’s Struggles with Protection Calls

19:47 - Dolphins “Flip the Script” and Dominate the Bills

21:13 - Is There a Dominant Team in the AFC?

23:12 - Rams Dominate 49ers with a New Offensive Pivot

23:46 - Sean McVay’s Shift to 12 & 13 Personnel

25:08 - Are the Rams the NFC’s Most Dangerous Team?

25:49 - Mike Macdonald’s “Genius” Seahawks Defense

29:46 - DeMarcus Lawrence’s “Rebirth”

30:53 - Seahawks D: Top 5 Pressure, Bottom 10 Blitz Rate

32:02 - Browns vs. Jets... “Somebody Had to Win”

34:02 - Texans Beat Jaguars; Davis Mills’ Weird Stat

36:18 - Making the Case: The Patriots are the AFC’s Best

37:09 - Drake May: “A Baby Josh Allen” & MVP Candidate

39:34 - Why Mike Vrabel is a “Coach’s Coach”

43:23 - Caleb Williams’ 4th Quarter Heroics vs. Giants

43:38 - Jackson Dart’s 4th Concussion

46:07 - NFL Week 10 Quick Hits: Lions, Saints, & Panthers

47:23 - SNF: Chargers Beat Steelers

48:28 - The Vikings: A “Week-to-Week” NFL

49:12 - Thursday Night Preview: Jets vs. Patriots

50:21 - Final Predictions: A “Grimy Game”

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The Bills top the Chiefs, the Steelers' defense transforms with a new two-high look, and the Eagles trade for Jalen Phillips. Plus, could Nick Saban return to LSU?

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In this episode:

* Analyze the “great quarters debate” on social media and discuss the trend of NFL owners, like the Colts’, using headsets for direct oversight.

* Break down the college football landscape, focusing on Arch Manning’s development at Texas and a deep dive into the major coaching carousel openings at LSU, Florida, and Penn State.

* Detail the specific defensive schemes from Week 9, including the Steelers moving Jalen Ramsey to safety and the Panthers using two-high rotations and a “big five” front to stop Jordan Love.

* Examine the competitive NFC North, covering the Vikings’ use of A-gap blitzes to pressure Jared Goff and the Bears’ wild 47-42 shootout win over the Bengals.

* The main event, Bills vs. Chiefs, is dissected, with the hosts expressing concern over the Bills’ ability to run on the Chiefs’ defense, highlighted by James Cook’s 100-yard game.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: AFC West Standings & Chiefs vs. Bills Recap

01:17 Why the Colts Owner Wears a Headset on Gameday

03:55 The Impact of Private Equity & Consultants on NFL Franchises

05:17 Breaking Down “The Great Quarters Debate”

07:59 NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles Acquire Jalen Phillips & Jaire Alexander

09:13 College Football: Arch Manning & Texas’s Offense

11:07 Ranking the Top College Football Contenders

12:59 Analyzing the College Coaching Carousel: LSU, Florida, Penn State

17:55 Top Coaching Candidates: Lane Kiffin, Bob Chesney, & More

22:27 The Future “NFL Model” for College Football Programs

25:03 TNF Recap: Ravens vs. Dolphins

28:43 Packers vs. Panthers: How Ejiro Evero’s Scheme Stopped Jordan Love

32:08 Patriots vs. Falcons Recap

32:55 Steelers vs. Colts: Jalen Ramsey’s Move to Safety

37:42 Chargers vs. Titans Recap

39:03 Vikings vs. Lions: Brian Flores’s A-Gap Blitz Package

42:16 Broncos vs. Texans: A Defensive “Grindfest”

44:19 Bears vs. Bengals: A 47-42 Offensive Shootout

48:05 SNF Recap: Seahawks vs. Commanders

50:41 Main Event: Why the Bills’ Win Over the Chiefs is Concerning

58:47 Thursday Night Preview: Broncos vs. Raiders

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