Hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop react to one of the strangest weeks in football, headlined by 44-year-old Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to start for the Colts. The episode opens with disbelief and debate: why a five-years-removed veteran was the best option available, how Rivers actually looked, and how active players like Cam Newton reacted. Will and Zach dig into the logic behind emergency QB decisions, whether teams should gamble on experience or youth, and what this says about the current state of football.

The show then moves into a full NFL slate breakdown, covering Rams–Seahawks, Eagles–Commanders, NFC North battles, and major storylines around injuries, momentum swings, and playoff implications. The hosts react to standout performances (including Josh Allen’s second-half surge), frustrations around Joe Burrow, and the ripple effects of QB injuries across the league. They debate alternatives, playoff “punting” vs. pushing forward, and share favorite bets — including Will riding with the Patriots and Jaguars.

From there, Will and Zach zoom out to league-wide trends: inconsistent contenders like the Chargers, Houston’s surge under C.J. Stroud, Denver’s baffling late-game choices, Tampa Bay’s rollercoaster with Mike Evans back, and the Patriots–Bills game that flipped after halftime. The analysis blends sharp critique with humor and disbelief at front-office decision-making.

The episode shifts to college football and college basketball, breaking down the new playoff field and key matchups like Alabama–Oklahoma, Miami–Texas A&M, Tulane–Ole Miss, and JMU–Oregon. The hosts debate bracket fairness, upset potential, and which programs are peaking or slipping. College hoops gets a spotlight too, with early takes on hot teams, injuries, and must-watch non-conference games.

They wrap with thoughts on the NBA Cup, rising young stars like Victor Wembanyama, and what actually matters to fans and bettors as the sports calendar hits full overload. The show closes with bets for the week, final takes, and a tease of what’s coming next as playoff races and draft positioning heat up.

(00:00:39) Opening Thoughts on Philip Rivers (00:00:47) Analysis of the Seahawks Game (00:02:01) Cam Newton’s Reaction (00:02:28) The Return of Old Quarterbacks (00:03:44) Rookie Quarterbacks: A Better Option? (00:05:07) The Strategy Behind the Decision (00:05:41) The Future of the Quarterback Position (00:06:50) The Hail Mary Approach (00:07:20) The Reality of Current Football (00:08:39) The Case for Younger Players (00:10:08) Cross-Sport Comparisons (00:11:16) The State of College Football (00:12:50) Picks and Predictions (00:13:55) Recapping Last Week’s Surprises (00:14:53) Preview of Upcoming Games (00:16:18) Assessing Team Performance (00:18:03) Eagles vs. Commanders (00:19:11) Momentum Shifts in the League (00:20:08) Injuries and Their Impact (00:21:39) Bears vs. Packers (00:22:34) Bills vs. Browns Recap (00:23:34) Chargers vs. Cowboys Outlook (00:25:03) Chiefs’ Backup Plan (00:26:33) Jets vs. Saints (00:28:10) Vikings vs. Giants (00:28:35) Buccaneers vs. Panthers (00:29:16) Bengals vs. Dolphins (00:32:16) The Dynamics of the AFC (00:34:26) The Future of NFL Quarterbacks (00:35:03) Transition to College Football (00:35:53) Jaguars vs. Broncos (00:37:13) Cardinals vs. Falcons (00:38:47) Steelers vs. Lions (00:40:24) Raiders vs. Texans (00:41:38) Patriots vs. Ravens (00:46:48) Niners vs. Colts (00:49:25) Bets for the Week (00:49:38) College Football Playoff Overview (00:53:40) College Basketball Insights (00:57:17) Closing Remarks

Good afternoon — December 9, 2025. William Alimonos and Zach Bishop break down a packed week across college football, the NFL, college hoops, the NBA, and even the streaming industry. The show opens with the College Football Playoff controversy after Notre Dame’s exclusion — what went wrong and whether the sport needs a new postseason (03:33, 05:10, 07:26).

The NFL segment covers Zach’s missing ESPN picks, weekly reactions, and key bets, including William’s Patriots play and Zach’s Bengals moneyline (14:17, 18:58, 23:32, 27:45, 38:30, 39:57).

College football previews and college basketball talk follow — Michigan State, Duke, Iowa State, the ACC–Big Ten battles, and SEC struggles (41:40, 42:49, 44:47, 47:01).

The guys then hit NBA Cup night, Chris Paul’s future, and the Celtics’ momentum (49:10, 52:38).

They close with media talk: Netflix, Warner Bros./HBO rumors, theatrical vs. streaming strategy, and the anticipation around Stranger Things (01:07:59, 01:19:23).

Expect sharp opinions, confident picks, and sports-meets-culture insights throughout.

Episode Timecodes

(00:03:33) The Impact of a Lost Season

(00:05:10) Ideas for a Football NIT

(00:07:26) The Future of Playoffs

(00:14:17) NFL Picks and Predictions

(00:18:58) Analyzing the AFC and NFC

(00:23:32) Struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs

(00:27:45) The Colts’ Quarterback Dilemma

(00:38:30) Conclusion and Future Outlook

(00:39:57) NFL Coaching Controversies

(00:41:40) College Football Preview

(00:42:49) College Basketball Highlights

(00:44:47) ACC vs. Big Ten Showdown

(00:47:01) SEC Struggles

(00:49:10) NBA Cup Insights

(00:52:38) Chris Paul’s Future

(01:07:59) Streaming Wars Heat Up

(01:19:23) Stranger Things Anticipation

Join hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop for a wide-ranging, hour-plus episode covering everything from Thanksgiving weekend football to college coaching drama and Feast Week college basketball. The guys open with holiday banter, recap their football-watching (and dessert-eating) routines, then dive into the shockers from Thanksgiving: Cowboys over Chiefs, a flurry of upsets that wiped out a parlay and the growing sense that the NFL playoff picture is chaotic and wide open.

The hosts break down notable NFL storylines — Chiefs’ struggles, the rise of the Bears, Patriots and Cowboys as contenders, surprising underdog first-half outcomes, and game-by-game previews and picks (Dallas vs. Detroit, Seattle vs. Atlanta, Titans at Browns, Miami at the Jets, Buffalo vs. Cincinnati and more). Will and Zach also share betting takes and results (including a lost parlay, a perfect week on some first-half underdog plays, and this week’s wagers: Colts moneyline and a Dallas first-half underdog bet).

Shifting from the pros, Will and Zach tackle the college football coaching carousel: Lane Kiffin’s LSU move, the messy consequences of midseason coaching changes, transfer portal timing, and whether the current cycle of rapid firings and hires can — or should — be reined in. They debate fits for programs, booster influence and the long-term toll on teams and fans.

The podcast then pivots to college basketball’s Feast Week, previewing the top 10 games of the week and offering quick picks and reasoning for marquee matchups (Arizona vs. Auburn, Gonzaga at Kentucky, UConn at Kansas, Duke at Michigan State, and more). The hosts discuss teams to watch, KenPom indicators, matchup concerns, and which early-season results are meaningful versus fluky.

Finally, there’s a brief NBA minute (can the Thunder chase the Warriors’ win record?), listener calls to subscribe and follow on social, and an energetic sign-off. Expect spirited takes, betting insights, game predictions, and hot takes on coaching moves — a one-stop episode for football bettors, college hoops fans, and anyone tracking the late-season NFL shake-up.