Championship Weekend Preview + Does Alabama belong in the playoff?

Championship Weekend Preview + Does Alabama belong in the playoff?

Author: The Athletic December 4, 2024 Duration: 57:22

Ohio State fell, and Alabama snuck into the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of the final rankings on Sunday. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the penultimate CFP field, the Buckeyes hosting, the ACC sweating it out and more. Afterward, the trio preview championship weekend. Can Texas take revenge against Georgia, and why has Carson Beck been so good lately? Is Oregon really the best team in the country? SMU deserves a playoff spot regardless of Saturday's results, and Clemson could be a bid thief. Cam Skettebo for Heisman? Boise State-UNLV win-and-your-in game. Later, Chris has coaching carousel updates, including West Virginia and UCF's top candidates, FSU, Michigan and Oklahoma's coordinator changes, and more!


Rundown:

- CFP rankings reaction: Does Alabama deserve to be in? (1:00)

- Texas vs Georgia (11:15)

- Conference championships' place in the 12-team era (15:00)

- Oregon vs Penn State (22:00)

- SMU vs Clemson (27:30)

- Arizona State vs Iowa State (31:30)

- Boise State vs UNLV (35:45)

- West Virginia HC candidates (42:15)

- Florida State hires Gus Malzahn & Tony White (45:00)

- Purdue candidates (49:15)

- Oklahoma's new OC (50:45)

- UCF candidates (52:00)

- Sherrone Moore fires Kirk Campbell, Michigan's OC search (53:45)


Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)

Audio editor: John Ross

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)


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There’s a particular kind of anticipation that builds all week long, that collective hum before the stadiums fill and the bands strike up. Until Saturday exists in that space, a conversation for those who live and breathe college football from Monday through Friday, waiting for the weekend’s drama to unfold. Brought to you by The Athletic, this podcast gathers voices like David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and former Alabama standout Damien Harris, alongside other staff and guests, to break down the stories that matter. You’ll hear analysis that goes beyond the highlight reel, exploring the strategy, the personalities, and the unexpected twists that define the sport. It’s less a formal show and more like pulling up a chair with a group of deeply knowledgeable friends who can’t wait to talk about the games, the rankings, and the culture surrounding it all. Each episode feels like a midweek reunion, a way to make the days pass a little faster until the next kickoff. Tune in for thoughtful, engaging talk that fuels your fandom all week long.
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