The TRUTH Behind College Football Playoff Rankings HARD PASS Ep. #66

College football fans have to STOP complaining. Every year, fans of teams like Miami, BYU, Notre Dame, and whoever else gets snubbed in the rankings act shocked but THIS is how college football has always worked!

Doug Kezirian breaks down why College Football is the most inefficient sport in America, why losses usually matter more than wins, and why Miami and BYU don’t actually have the case their fans think they do. Strength of schedule, style points, randomness, politics … it’s always been baked into the DNA of CFB.

Doug explains why Notre Dame is ranked ahead of Miami despite the head-to-head, why BYU is stuck behind multiple 2-loss teams, why the Committee works the way it does, and why certain fan bases need to stop crying about hypotheticals and just WIN.

Do you think Miami or BYU deserve higher rankings? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay tapped in with the biggest stories in sports! 💯

“College football is still the single most inefficient sport, and losses matter more than wins.” – Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #66

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Huddle Up

🏈 Miami and BYU fans are FURIOUS about the latest CFP rankings, but Doug explains why the outrage is nothing new… and why the sport has always been built on inefficiency, style points, and human bias.

00:55 - The 2 Things That Have NOT Changed About College Football

🏈 From the AP Poll era, to the BCS, to the 4-team era, and even today… two things have remained CONSTANT, and Doug breaks it all down.

04:12 - Miami vs Notre Dame Debate

🏈 Doug explains why the Committee values Miami’s bad losses over the head-to-head, and why style points and resume strength have ND ranked ahead.

09:00 - BYU’s Case for the CFP

🏈 BYU fans are upset about being behind multiple 2-loss teams, but Doug explains why the schedule gap and the eye test matter.

10:00 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans react to topics from recent episodes, including Shedeur Sanders’ debut and Doug responds!

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Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

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What Shedeur Sanders PROVED In His NFL Debut | HARD PASS Ep. #65

Shedeur Sanders made his first NFL start … and it was the PERFECT game to expose every hot take about him in the process 👀

He wasn’t a superstar, he wasn’t a disaster ... he was solid, composed, and walked away with a win that was both impressive and flawed. And that’s exactly why Doug Kezirian thinks this debut was the best possible outcome. It gave the hype merchants nothing definitive and forced everyone to admit we just need to see more!

Social media went CRAZY after the game, from conspiracy theories about Kevin Stefanski “not liking” Shedeur, to questions about whether he’s now the full-time starter over Dillon Gabriel. Doug reacts to the overreactions, the narratives, and all the noise.

Should Shedeur be the Browns’ QB moving forward? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with the biggest stories in football 💯

“I think his performance was fine… and it left anyone with an open, logical mind wanting to see more.” — Doug Kezirian

#nfl #football #browns #shedeur #shedeursanders #primetime #cleveland #deionsanders #colorado

HARD PASS Ep. 65

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Huddle Up

🏈 Shedeur Sanders made his long-awaited first NFL start, and it went about as well as it could’ve for the Browns rookie. There were highs and lows throughout the game, but he made plays that opened a lot of eyes… Doug reacts!

02:50 - Breaking Down The Game

🏈 Doug rewatches the biggest moments from Shedeur’s debut — the good, the bad, and what it really means moving forward.

04:30 - Shedeur’s Postgame Press Conference

🔥 Doug reacts to Shedeur’s postgame comments after his first win and why he handled the moment perfectly.

05:20 - Heat Check

🔥 Fans online pointed out that Kevin Stefanski didn’t give Shedeur the game ball, didn’t show excitement, and didn’t immediately name him the starter. Doug breaks down why he handled it the way he did.

11:37 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans react to topics from recent episodes — Draymond’s altercation with a courtside fan, Chiefs “ref favoritism,” and more!

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#WNBA #BasketballNews #NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralbasketball #viralNFL #FootballTalk #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #NBAnews #WNBAnews

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Follow Doug & DKSN:

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The Buffalo Bills Are WASTING Josh Allen's PRIME | HARD PASS Ep. #64

Is the Buffalo Bills’ championship window closing? After another brutal loss on prime time, Doug Kezirian breaks down how Buffalo may be wasting Josh Allen’s best years 👀

The Bills fell to the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football in a game where Josh Allen was sacked eight times, the offensive line collapsed, and Buffalo needed miracle conversions just to stay alive. From the “Hook and Ladder” on 4th and 27 to multiple late-game escapes, the Bills showed flashes … but they don’t look like the contender they once were.

With the AFC loaded again, Mahomes, Lamar, Burrow, Drake Maye, revamped Broncos and Chargers, the rising Colts and the Texans ... the Bills are no longer one of the FEW elite teams. They’re now just one of many, which means the road to the Super Bowl is getting tougher and tougher while their team remains stagnant.

Do you think the Bills can still make a run, or is their window rapidly closing? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay tapped in with the biggest stories in football 💯

“I just think their best chances are behind them in terms of Allen’s supporting cast… plus most importantly, so many other franchises have now entered the chat.” — Doug Kezirian

#nfl #buffalo #bills #buffalobills #joshallen #superbowl #nflnews #thursdaynightfootball #patriots #drakemaye #mvp #colts #broncos #nflplayoffs #superbowl

HARD PASS Ep. #

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Huddle Up

🏈 The Buffalo Bills have one of the craziest championship droughts in sports. They have an MVP-level QB and have been contenders for years, but they still can’t get over the hump. Is their championship window CLOSED? Doug gives his take.

02:48 - Are the Bills Wasting Josh Allen’s PRIME?

🏈 Josh Allen has proven he’s one of the best players in the NFL, but Buffalo keeps coming up short in the playoffs. Their record looks solid, but this team has a LOT of flaws. Are they wasting his prime while other teams keep getting better? Doug breaks it down.

05:09 - Heat Check

🔥 Social media went crazy after Josh Allen and the Bills lost to the Texans in a messy game filled with turnovers and sacks.

05:51 - Buffalo’s Terrible Super Bowl Luck

🔥 The team isn’t cursed, but their Super Bowl luck has been terrible — dating back to losing FOUR straight Super Bowls in the 90s.

06:50 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans react to Draymond Green’s confrontation with a courtside fan and our latest episode on NFL officiating. Doug responds to their takes.

#nflnews #sportsdebate #sportspodcast #viralnfl #footballtalk #sportscommunity

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Follow Doug & DKSN:

🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian

📸 Instagram: @DougKezirian

🎵 TikTok: @DougKezirian