College athletics continue to evolve in ways that would’ve been unthinkable just a few years ago. With NIL and the transfer portal reshaping the landscape, Baylor is now signing James Nnaji, a former NBA draft pick who was involved in multiple NBA trades — including deals featuring All-Stars. We break down what this move says about modern college sports, how we got here, and what it means for the future of college basketball.

In the Happy New Year episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down every game from the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and debate whether the top seeds should earn a home game in future playoff formats. The guys then shift to the NFL, recapping the Bengals’ win over the Cardinals and breaking down the full Week 17 slate as playoff races tighten across the league.The conversation continues in college basketball as former NBA draft pick James Nnaji begin signs with Baylor, sparking debate about the sport’s new landscape. They also discuss Tiger Woods turning 50 and whether a future on the Champions Tour is realistic. To close the show, Nick and Neil settle a classic debate — who actually had it worse in Home Alone: Harry or Marv?

In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the first round of the College Football Playoff and debate whether the current format needs changes heading into next season. Can any of the first round winners go on to win the whole thing?The conversation then shifts to the NFL, highlighted by the Bengals’ win in Miami and a full breakdown of the weekend across the league. Who is your choice to be NFL Coach of the Year?In college basketball, the guys react to Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley throwing a water bottle into the crowd and hitting a child, plus a lighter moment with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Oakland head coach Greg Kampe rocking matching ugly Christmas sweaters. The episode wraps with thoughts on Bobby Petrino being hired as Bill Belichick’s offensive coordinator at North Carolina and Saturday Night Live doing a parody of Home Alone featuring Ariana Grande.