Bearing Down The Gridiron

Season Finale + Championship Recap

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:45:00 -0400

The College Football season has officially ended. Indiana completes the greatest turnaround in college football history, capturing their 1st-ever football championship with an undefeated season.

We will recap the National Championship game as well as take a look back at some the moments from Season 4 of BDTG and look ahead to next season in college football.

Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!!

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National Championship Preview

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:05:55 -0400

It all comes down to this: The National Championship. The Miami Hurricanes are back in the Title Game for the first time since 2001. Indiana looking to become a football program by capturing their 1st ever championship.

We will recap the CFP semifinals and preview Monday's National Championship Game.

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Nick Saban Sounds the Alarm on NCAA Reform | BDTG Breaks Down the Calendar, Portal & Power Structure

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:02:47 -0400

On this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron, the crew dives deep into the growing conversation around NCAA reform, sparked by comments from Nick Saban.

We break down Saban’s concerns about the lack of control within the NCAA, the role of conference commissioners, and why he believes the college football calendar — including the transfer portal and spring practices — needs to change.

What does this mean for players, programs, and the future of college football? We discuss it all and explore whether real reform is possible in today’s landscape.

Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football!

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Nick Saban on the NCAA & CFP Semifinals Preview

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:35:41 -0400

On today’s Bearing Down the Gridiron, we recap the CFP Quarterfinals, discuss potential changes to the NCAA highlighted by Nick Saban, and preview the upcoming CFP Semifinals.

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SEC Bowl Disaster

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:15:03 -0400

The SEC is not having a stellar bowl season in 2025. Coming in at 2-5 before the CFP Quarterfinals take place, the SEC is the laughing stocking of college football.

The Playmaker voices his displeasure with the Southeastern Conference and blames one person for the SEC's downfall.

Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football!

CFP Quarterfinals Preview

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:17:45 -0400

The College Football Playoffs have now reached the Quarterfinals as 2025 ends and 2026 begins.

Quarterfinal Games:

Alabama vs. Indiana
Oregon vs. Texas Tech
Miami vs. Ohio State
Ole Miss vs. Georgia

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CFP 1st Round Review

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:28:04 -0400

The Playmaker and Cole Johnson review and react to the 1st Round of the College Football Playoffs. Alabama exercised their Oklahoma demons. Miami brought the anguish to Texas A&M. Tulane and James Madison were not match for Ole Miss and Oregon.

Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football

College Football Playoffs First-Round Preview

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:35:55 -0400

The College Football Playoffs are set to begin this weekend. The First Round of the CFP where we will break each game/

Alabama vs. Oklahoma
Miami vs. Texas A&M
Tulane vs. Ole Miss
James Madison vs. Oregon

Also, Curt Cignetti wins AP Coach of the Year, the ACC reveals the 2026 ACC schedule, and news from South Bend with Notre Dame

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Championship Weekend + CFP Reaction

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:10:35 -0400

The regular season is over, and the College Football Playoffs are set. Who made in and who was left out?

-Recap of Championship Weekend

-Reaction to the CFP

Also, news and reaction to the Sherrone Moore situation.

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Championship Weekend Preview

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:36:11 -0400

In today's episode:

-Coaching changes around college football headlined by Lane Kiffin to LSU

-Recap of Rivalry Week as Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Ole Miss solidified their playoff spots with wins

-Previewing Championship Week of all nine Conference Championship Games.

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The Pressure of November

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:29:04 -0400

As the season begins to wind down, the pressure begins to mount up. Oklahoma beat Alabama on the road. Newcomers of Louisville, Cincinnati, and South Florida felt the pressure of November. Georgia continues to dominate Texas.

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Time to Shine

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:47:49 -0400

The second College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. With the reveled, this week of games are massive. Oklahoma and Alabama face off in a Top 15 showdown. Notre Dame visits Pitt as College GameDay makes the trip. The Game of the Week is in Athens, Georgia, as the SEC Championship rematch is Between the Hedges with Texas and Georgia.

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Welcome to November Football

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:02:47 -0400

Welcome to November Football! Week 10 saw some of the surprising teams up to this point fall to begin November. Georgia escaped Jacksonville with a win while the Hurricanes fell in Dallas.

The first College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed.

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November Football Time

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:15:11 -0400

Week 10 will mean the month of November is here. Now the season has much more meaning. Rivalry games are approaching. The fight conference championship appearances get tighter. Welcome to November Football.

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Statement or Rebound for Week 9

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:25:17 -0400

The Spotlight Game of the Week for Week 9 takes us to Norman, Oklahoma. The 8th ranked Ole Miss Rebels looking rebound after a heartbreaking loss at Georgia. Oklahoma ranked 13th looks to make a statement at home in a Top 15 SEC Showdown.

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Put Up or Shut Up in October

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:43:59 -0400

Statements were made in Week 7. Texas stomps Oklahoma in Red River. USC ran through Michigan. Indiana shut down Eugene and Oregon. Week 8 is a massive week as we 5 ranked vs. ranked matchups. It's put up or shut up time in October.

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Make A Statement Week 7

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:12:36 -0400

Upsets and letdowns took place in Week 6 in College Football. Texas gets drowned in The Swamp. UCLA celebrates 1st win over Penn State, WOW! Miami claims Florida title. Bama cools down Vandy. Now Week 7 is statement Saturday as 3 ranked vs. ranked matchups headline the slate.

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A Week 6 Letdown?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:33:31 -0400

Week 5 of the college football saw big wins from Oregon, Alabama, and Ole Miss while Penn State, Georgia, and LSU suffered 1st losses. Now, Week 6 can be a letdown week for ranked teams going against unranked team.

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Big Week 5 Showdowns

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:45:24 -0400

Week 5 of the college football is a massive week. Georgia host Alabama in a Top 20 SEC opener. LSU visits Ole Miss. Oregon travels to Happy Valley in a Top 10 Big Ten fight.

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Chaotic Week 3

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:58:02 -0400

Week 3 in college football was chaotic. Georgia Tech stunned 12th ranked Clemson in Atlanta. Georgia left Knoxville residents stunned after OT win over Tennessee. Marcu Freeman and Notre Dame searching for answers after Texas A&M stunned the Irish in South Bend.

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Stunning Week 2 Results

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:03:52 -0400

With the college football season fully underway, Week 2 had a lot of action take place. Oklahoma got a huge win over Michigan in primetime. SMU got upended by Baylor in shootout. Florida went down in the Swamp in upset loss.

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Opening Week Statements

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:05:44 -0400

The college football season is underway. Ohio State showed championship pedigree over Texas. Florida State ran all over Alabama. LSU Tigers topped Clemson Tigers in the battle of Death Valley. The Hurricanes downed the Irish in Miami. TCU destroyed Bill Belichick's debut in Chapel Hill.

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college Football is Here!

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:20:12 -0400

The College Football officially begins! Week 1 of the college football is upon on us. Texas/Ohio State, LSU/Clemson, and Notre Dame/Miami headline the anticipated week of football. Bill Belichick begins his era in Chapel Hill on Labor Day.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the opening weekend slate. Also review Week 0 and remember the legacy of Coach Lee Corso.

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Big Ten Preview

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:15:36 -0400

The season preview series concludes in Big Ten country. The last two National Champions came from the Big Ten. Ohio State, the 2024 National Champions. However, Oregon won the Big Ten last season in their debut season.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the Big Ten, pick their Group of 5 representative, and look ahead to Week 0 games.

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ACC Preview

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:15:21 -0400

This week Bearing Down the Gridiron heads all over the country as the gang dives into the All Coast, I mean, Atlantic Coast Conference. Dabo Swiney and the Clemson recapture ACC throne despite an up-and-down season. Miami looks to build off a good year despite sliding at the end and Florida State looks to bounce back after a dreadful 2024.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins dive into the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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SEC Preview

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:12:24 -0400

This week Bearing Down the Gridiron heads south. Arguably the best conference in college football, the SEC. Georgia won the SEC in 2024. Texas made the National Semifinals in their first year. These hype in Gainesville after Billy Napier and the Florida Gators finished their 2024 season strong.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the Southeastern Conference.

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Big 12 Preview

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:29:40 -0400

Bearing Down the Gridiron is back for Season 4. The premiere episode takes us to Midwest and the Big 12. Arizona State shocked the world by winner the Big 12 and being the lone representative for the conference. Deion Sanders is going into his third year in Boulder; will this be the year for the Buffaloes?

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the Big 12 Conference.

Video Clips: Credits to Big 12 Conference and ESPN

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National Championship Recap

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:29:51 -0400

The Ohio State University, National Champions! The Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to capture the 12-team playoff National Championship.

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CFP National Championship Preview

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:05:00 -0400

We are down to TWO. The Ohio State University. The University of Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish has been unstoppable since September. The Buckeyes been unstoppable since the Michigan lost. Only one can be crown CHAMPION.

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CFP Semifinals Preview

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:45:00 -0400

We are now down to the Final Four in the College Football Playoffs. Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Ohio State vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl. We will recap the Quarterfinals and look ahead to the Semifinals kicking off Thursday and Friday.

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CFP Quarterfinals after Snoozefest 1st-Round

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:45:00 -0400

The College Football Playoffs got underway, and it was a snoozefest. All four first round games were won by double-digits and not close games. Now, we move on the Quarterfinals of the CFP, and we have compelling matchups beginning on New Year's Eve and although New Year's Day.

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College Football Playoffs 1st Round Preview

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:05:00 -0400

The College Football Playoffs get underway this weekend. First Round action begins Friday with Indiana and Notre Dame battling in South Bend. Then Saturday is a triple-header capped by Tennessee at Ohio State. Also, noticeable coaching changes have taken place in North Carolina, West Virginia, and Orlando.

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College Football Playoffs Selection Fallout

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:05:00 -0400

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The College Football Playoffs are set. Did the committee get it right between SMU and Alabama? What issues are there with the system that needs to change? Ashton Jeanty had another stellar performance, but did he win the Heisman? Recap of Championship Weekend and fallout of the College Football Playoffs.

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Championship Weekend

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:30:05 -0400

It is Championship Week in college football. Nine conference champions will be crowned over the weekend. Six conference championship games have playoff implications attached. Plus, what did the latest CFP Rankings show us? How far did Ohio State and Clemson drop after losses? Where does Miami rank?

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Rivalry Week Filled with CFP Implications

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:05:00 -0400

IT'S RIVALRY WEEK!!!!!

The regular season ends here as rivals do battle this Thanksgiving Weekend. This weekend is extra spicy because some rivalries have College Football Playoff Implications such as South Carolina-Clemson or Texas-Texas A&M. While other rivalry games have teams trying to play spoiler like Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Vanderbilt.

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Chaotic November continues and More Chaos to Come

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0400

The chaotic November continues in college football. Georgia gets a massive over rival Tennessee. BYU upset by Kansas, opens the Big 12 wide open. Ohio State wins setting massive matchup in the Horseshoe. LSU and Louisville's season drowned after upsets.

The latest College Football Playoff rankings showing winning more important than strength of schedule.

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November Chaos; SEC Wide Open and the CFP Rankings

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:10:00 -0400

The second week in November provided chaos. Miami and Georgia suffering upset losses. Alabama rolled LSU in Death Valley. Now the second CFP rankings have been revealed and there some questionable decisions that were made.

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November Football and Frist CFP Rankings

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0400

November football is here, and chaos ensued out the gate. Four ranked teams upset by unranked teams. Georgia survived in Duval County. James Franklin and Dabo Swinney feeling the pressure after disappointing losses.

The College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed Tuesday. Who was ranked where? How does the rankings affect the 12-team playoff seeding?

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November is Here! Big Rivalries and Big Showdowns

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:59:53 -0400

November is here (this Friday) and Week 10 of the college football season has a massive slate of games. Cam Ward leads the 5th ranked Canes against Manny Diaz in Hard Rock Stadium. Ole Miss looks to avoid an upset against Arkansas. Florida and Georgia collide in Jacksonville. Most importantly, the Big Ten will take shape as Ohio State visits Penn State.

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From the Texas Two-Step to the Quack Attack

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:15:00 -0400

Texas Longhorns two-step all over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry. Oregon Ducks' quack attack gat them the W over Ohio State. Alabama escaped South Carolina at home in Week 7.

But Week 8 brings more exciting matchups headlined by Georgia and Texas in Austin.

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Top Contenders Mee in Statement Saturday

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:55:00 -0400

Week 6 of the college football was Upset Saturday. 4 Ranked teams lost to unranked teams. None bigger than 1. Alabama losing to Vanderbilt in a high scoring affair.

Now Week 7 has several top contending teams battling in what we called Statement Saturday headline by Ohio State visiting Oregon in a Top 5 Big Ten showdown. Also, the first Red River Rivalry in the SEC between Texas and Oklahoma.

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Top Contenders make Massive Statements

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:45:00 -0400

Massive Statements. Massive Wins. Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State all enjoy massive wins in their conference opener for Week 5. Bama held on after Georgia came storming back. Ohio State dominated Michigan State in East Lansing. Penn State stuffed Illinois' offense after initial touchdown.

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A Fitting Welcome to the Big Ten and SEC

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:50:41 -0400

Week 4 of the college football season saw North Carolina get embarrassed by James Madison in Chapel Hill; Kansas State get embarrassed by BYU in Provo. However, Michigan and Tennesse gave fitting welcomes to USC and Oklahoma in Big Ten and SEC openers.

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STATE OF EMERGENCY: Not Great to be Florida State nor Florida

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:15:00 -0400

Week 3 is in the books of the college football season. There is a new No.1 atop the AP polls. LSU and Missouri avoided upsets, while Oregon and Alabama dominated on the road. However, there is a STATE OF EMERGENCY taking place in the Sunshine State. Florida and Florida State are in the mist of terrible season and both fanbases have had enough.

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College Football Week 2: Domination and Despair

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:05:00 -0400

Week 2 of the college football season brought domination in key ranked matchups and despair for ranked teams getting upset by unranked teams. Texas traveled to the Big House and dominated Michigan. Notre Dame was flying high for their home opener and Northern Illinois had other plans for the South Bend faithful.

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College Football Opening Statements

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:08 -0400

Week 1 is in the books of the college football season. Statements were made and disappointing performance were seen. Georgia dominated Clemson in a Top 15 showdown in Atlanta. Cam Ward shined bright as Miami routed in-state rival Florida in the Swamp. Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame survived College Station and Texas A&M under the bright lights.

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SEC Preview and Week 1 Look ahead

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:30:00 -0400

There is one conference left to preview from the Power 4, The Southeastern Conference. The SEC has added Texas and Oklahoma in the league, but Georgia remains top dog in the South. Florida has the toughest schedule in college football and Billy Napier is in a pressure year in Gainesville.

Plus, the wait is over as Week 1 is headlined by Clemson-Georgia in Atlanta, Miami-Florida, Notre Dame-Texas A&M, and USC-LSU in Las Vegas

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Big Ten Preview

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:30:48 -0400

In this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron, all eyes are on the Big Ten Conference. The Michigan Wolverines coming off a National Championship and Jim Harbaugh leaving for the NFL. Ryan Day is on the hot seat and the favorite to win the conference. However, the Big Ten added four west coast schools to the mixed in Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington.

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Previewing the New Big XII Conference

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400

The Big 12 has a brand-new look going into the 2024 season. Oklahoma and Texas are out. The Arizonas, Utah, and Colorado with Coach Prime are in. Where does Coach Prime and the Buffalos stack up in the new Big 12? A newcomer favorite to win the Big 12 over Kansas State and Oklahoma State.

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Changes in College Football and ACC Preview

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0400

Bearing Down the Gridiron returns for Season 3. A lot of changes have been made for the college football including the college football playoff format. We now introduce the 12-team playoff format for 2024. Also, conference realignment is officially in place with now a Power 4 Conference instead of Power 5.

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is the first conference to preview as SMU, Stanford, and CAL are the newest members in the now 17-team league. Florida State is the reigning ACC Champions and Clemson is looking to rebound from a down year.

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New Year's Six Recap/National Championship Preview

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:50:00 -0400

We are down to one game left in the college football season. The National Championship Game. Michigan and Washington are the last two standing Monday night in Houston.

The Playmaker drops in a special Bearing Down the Gridiron episode to recap the New Year's Six Bowl Games including the CFP Semifinals and destruction down in the Orange Bowl.

Previews Monday's National Championship Game.

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College Football Playoff Selection Fallout

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The College Football Playoffs are officially set. The Committee made a choice that was not pleasing to a lot of people. The Committee left an undefeated Conference Champion out of the Final Four. A team from the SEC not Georgia made it in after beating Georgia in Atlanta.

The Playmaker recaps Championship Weekend, reacts to the College Football Playoffs, and preview the New Year's Six Bowl games along with Cole Johnson of Cole Sportz with a Z and Mr. Eagles Elite, the Coolman, Cool McCain.

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Championship Weekend

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0400

We have reached Championship Weekend for college football. Rivalry Week lived up to its name, because a lot of games featuring ranked teams were in battles against their rivals in the biggest week of the season.

Now it's all about Conference Championships and based on the latest College Football Playoff Rankings a lot is on the line.

The Playmaker recaps Rivalry Week, previews Championship Weekend, and gives the State of Emergency on the Florida Gators.

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Rivalry Week with CFP Implications

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:15:00 -0400

The Final Week of the College Football is here. IT'S RIVALRY WEEK!!! This is the final week to become bowl eligible. The final week to make the conference championship. There's no better week than Rivalry Week on Thanksgiving Week.

The Playmaker previews Rivalry Week along with recapping Week 12, and Championship scenarios for ALL 10 conferences.

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Put Up or Shut Up Time

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 01:25:00 -0400

We are down to the two final two weeks of the regular season in college football. It's put up or shut up time for a lot of programs especially those who are fighting to play in their respective conference championship games.

This weekend of games will shine a bright light on a lot conferences heading into Rivalry Week next weekend.

The Playmaker is here to recap Week 11 and preview Step Up Week for Week 12

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The Michigan Saga & Statement Weekend

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:05:34 -0400

The second College Football Playoff Rankings came out and the Top 6 didn't change. However, this weekend slate is filled with monster games. So, statements will be sent to the Playoff Committee as the regular season inches closer to the end.

The Playmaker recaps Week 10 and preview the massive college football slate while being joined by The Snowman, Brian Snow.

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The CFP Rankings are here. Now the fun Begins!!!

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:35:00 -0400

The month of November is here, and the College Football Playoff Rankings are here. Georgia had their best performance of the season down in Jacksonville. Oregon sent a massive message down in Salt Lake City and some head scratching upsets happened.

The Playmaker recaps Week 9, goes over the first CFP Rankings, and preview a massive Week 10 slate.

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Clemson is done and FSU runs the ACC. Ohio State strikes first. Massive PAC-12 Showdown

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:52:38 -0400

This past weekend put an end to one of The Playmaker's conference picks. Florida State dominated Duke in the 2nd half to make huge statement. Ohio State struck the first Big Ten punch. Massive game in the PAC-12 where someone season will end.

The Playmaker is ready to stick a fork in one major team and preview this weekend slate.

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WHAT HAPPENED Coach Prime and Dan Lanning??? Showdown in the Big Ten

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:30:00 -0400

It turns out that the Colorado Buffaloes were all hype now that STANFORD beat them in Boulder. Dan Lanning wasn't playing wins in Seattle all of a sudden. Hold this L Oregon. The Big game for the week is in Big Ten Country.

The Playmaker is ready to recap the weekend that was and preview the weekend to come in this LIVE edition of Bearing Down the Gridiron. FOOTBALL!!!!!!

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Boomer Sooners!! What TF Mario Cristobal?? PAC-12 Shinning!

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:35:40 -0400

The Oklahoma Sooners once again took over Dallas after avenging their humiliating lost last year. Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes were upset after having victory in hand. The PAC-12 has the spotlight for this weekend headlined by Seattle, Washington.

The Playmaker is ready to recap the weekend that was and preview the weekend to come in this LIVE edition of Bearing Down the Gridiron. FOOTBALL!!!!!!

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Brian Kelly Loses Again!!! Red River Rivalry One More Time as Current!!!

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:52:21 -0400

Well, Brian Kelly loses yet another Big Game and puts LSU in a dangerous position to repeat. Texas and Oklahoma handle business to set the Final Red River Rivalry/Showdown for the Big 12 Conference.

The Playmaker is ready to recap the weekend that was and preview the weekend to come in this LIVE edition of Bearing Down the Gridiron. FOOTBALL!!!!!!

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Oregon Dominates, FSU is BACK, and Durham is the place to be!!!

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:10:13 -0400

The Oregon Ducks made a worldwide statement at the expense of Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes, however no rest for the Buffs and Coach Prime. Florida State exercised their Death Valley last week in Clemson. Are the Noles officially BACK??? Durham, NC is making history this week with a huge game.

The Playmaker goes through all in this LIVE edition of Bearing Down the Gridiron. FOOTBALL!!!!!!

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Colorado Controls College Football and Upsets of Plenty

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:05:00 -0400

Week 3 provided plenty of upsets and close calls including the story of college football, the Colorado Buffalos. Top teams struggled to survived. Travis Hunter injured on a cheap shot. Plus, Christmas comes early with the Week 4 slate featuring 5 ranked vs. ranked matchups.

The Playmaker is in the building to recap Week 3 craziness and preview super charge Week 4.

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SEC Falling from Grace and Colorado Shinning Bright

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:15:00 -0400

Week 2 of the college football season is in the books and there's a lot to unpack. Colorado has taken over college football as the PAC-12 looks like the supreme conference right now. Speaking of supreme conference, the SEC is falling fast after more losses to Power 5 opponents took place.

The Playmaker recaps Week 2 of the college football season, dives into the SEC and his displeasure with the conference, and preview keys games for Week 3.

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Opening Week Statement

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400

College Football got off to a crazy start. Deion Sander and the Colorado Buffalos put the college world on notice. Clemson didn't look like Clemson Monday Night. FSU sent a message through LSU.

The Playmaker recaps week 1 and previews week 2 of college football NOW!

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SEC Preview & College Football Begins

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400

OH, THE WAIT OVER! College Football Begins with Week 1. BUT! This is one more conference left to preview and it's arguably the best conference in college football, the Southeastern Conference, the SEC.

The Georgia Bulldogs looking to go back-to-back SEC Champions, while at the same time try to three-peat as National Champions.

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Big XII and PAC-12 Preview

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400

It's all about the 12s in this episode. The Playmaker continues to preview each Power 5 conference as the college football season approaches with the Big XII and PAC-12

Realignment is all over these two conferences especially in 2024.

Kansas State is the reigning Big XII champions. Utah is the reigning PAC-12 Champions.

Previewing Each Conference:

-Recap of the 2022 Season

-Conference Changes

-Media Preseason Poll

-Conference Key Games

-Playmaker's Conference Pick

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ACC & Big Ten Conference Preview

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Bearing Down the Gridiron is back as The Playmaker goes solo for Season 2. It his return, The Playmaker will begin by previewing the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Big Ten Conference.

In previewing each conference:

Recap of the 2022 and its Champion
Conference Changes: Scheduling, Expansion, etc.
Media Preseason poll
Key Games
Playmaker's Conference Pick

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Bearing Down the Gridiron Trailer

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:43:07 -0400

Bearing Down the Gridiron is set for another season of college football. This season The Playmaker is taking over. Join The Playmaker every Wednesday during football for exciting college football talks. Available on ALL streaming platforms beginning August 16.