Two Wins from a Title: Breaking Down the CFP Semifinals - FFD Ep 59

Episode 59 of Flagged for Discussion previews the College Football Playoff Semifinals with a focused breakdown of the Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl, examining the matchups, pressure points, and execution details that will decide who advances to the National Championship.

The Fiesta Bowl centers on Miami versus Ole Miss, a clash defined by trench play and discipline. Miami’s defensive front has overwhelmed opponents throughout the Playoff, and the episode explores how their pass rush, rushing identity, and ability to keep the game on schedule could dictate the flow. On the other side, Ole Miss faces critical questions around protection, offensive structure, and whether this is the defense capable of forcing them into a low-margin, grind-it-out battle.

The Peach Bowl brings a high-stakes rematch between Oregon and Indiana, with history and matchup stress points looming large. Indiana enters with continuity, discipline, and a season-long track record of executing at a high level, while Oregon must solve protection issues, depth concerns, and schematic adjustments after struggling mightily in the first meeting. Whether Oregon can protect Dante Moore long enough to change the outcome is one of the defining questions of the semifinal.

Transfer Portal HQ gets its own spotlight as the episode breaks down the Demond Williams situation at Washington, the NIL and legal implications surrounding portal restrictions, and major quarterback movement across the country. Ty Simpson’s draft decision, Jackson Arnold’s move to UNLV, and the ripple effects of portal timing all factor into a rapidly evolving postseason landscape.

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