Jason and John talk about the canceled series between USC and Notre Dame, Oregon's rout of JMU, and some of their great Christmas traditions.

We also preview bowl games from Northwestern, Minnesota, Penn State, Illinois, and USC!

Something happened in Ann Arbor!

Also, Jason talks about his bowl history with Wisconsin.

We talk about how much we love food during the holidays, too.

Much love.

James Neveau of NBC Chicago joins Jason Jowers and Johnson Dooley to talk about the drama surrounding the college football playoff.

We talk about the future of the playoff, the future of the bowls, and the future of Matt Campbell at Penn State!

Also, what are our favorite bowls?!

And what inside info on MACtion can we get from James Neveau? He travels through the midwest to give us answers!

Also, Boise/Washington preview!

Oh, and did we say Indiana are the champs?! (They are)

Jason and I will talk about the dominating performance by Ohio State over Michigan, and some other fun games during Rivalry Week in the Big Ten.

Illinois beats Northwestern in the snow, Iowa outlasts Nebraska, and a fun one between Penn State Rutgers. Oregon provides a final statement for the committee, as well.

We talk playoff rankings! New coach hires! What's going on at Penn State?

Jason and I prep for Thanksgiving and review last week’s Big Ten contests while previewing next week’s big games!

This week Jason and I talk about Oregon getting back on their feet. A big comeback win for Old Troy. Plus, we go through some late-season Big Ten stats! As always, a fun review of this week in 1975 and 2000, too.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to College Football Excitement

02:59 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Extravaganza

05:46 Coaching Changes and Their Impact

08:47 The Evolving Landscape of College Football

11:59 Quarterback Analysis and Media Critique

15:06 Big Ten Performance and Rivalry Dynamics

17:58 Game Recaps and Team Performances

21:00 Conference Championships and Their Relevance

32:40 Conference Championship Dynamics

35:15 Ohio State's Performance and Strategy

39:32 Indiana's Progress and Challenges

43:02 USC vs Iowa: A Rainy Comeback

45:44 Penn State's Victory and Michigan State's Troubles

48:59 Purdue's Struggles and Coaching Issues

51:41 Notre Dame's Winning Streak and Heisman Talk

54:17 Statistical Insights and Trends

01:03:11 Historical Reflections on College Football (1975 and 2000)

01:15:53 This Week's Games and Predictions

01:21:51 Analyzing Team Performances and Strategies

01:30:04 Looking Ahead: Rivalry Games and Trophies

Jason and I focus on thrilling wins for Indiana, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Plus, Ohio State and Notre Dame continue to cruise. We also look back at this week in Big Ten/ND football in 1975 and 2000.

We touch on comments by Texas Tech about Notre Dame and who are OUR top 3 teams…

Summary

In this episode, John Dooley and Jason Jowers discuss the recent Big Ten and Notre Dame matchups, reflecting on personal experiences and this week's emotional investment in sports. They analyze the current state of the Big Ten, including coaching changes and potential team additions, while also reviewing key games such as USC vs. Nebraska and Ohio State vs. Penn State. The conversation touches on the significance of Notre Dame's historical ties and the challenges of preparing for unique offenses like Navy's. In this conversation, John and Jason discuss the current state of Big Ten football. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team, the impact of coaching changes, and the historical context of the conference. The discussion also touches on upcoming matchups and the potential for teams to make a playoff push, particularly Iowa's chances.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast

01:25 Halloween Reflections and Personal Anecdotes

06:18 Bears Game Reactions and Emotional Investment in Sports

10:49 Big Ten Landscape and Upcoming Games

11:31 Looking for Upsets and Drama in College Football

12:32 Discussion on Big Ten Teams and Coaching Changes

14:48 Adding and Removing Teams from the Big Ten

18:38 The Case for Notre Dame Joining the Big Ten

19:50 Iowa State as a Potential Addition to the Big Ten

21:34 Critique of Rutgers and Maryland in the Big Ten

23:51 Review of USC vs. Nebraska Game

33:30 Notre Dame vs. Boston College Game Review

43:55 Ohio State vs. Penn State Game Analysis

46:22 Analyzing Ohio State's Passing Game

48:54 Indiana's Dominance in the Big Ten

52:29 Michigan's Struggles; Underwood Development

56:43 Purdue's Competitive Spirit

01:00:01 Coaching Changes and Rumors

01:05:29 Luke Fickell's Challenges at Wisconsin

01:08:46 Illinois' Rise in the Big Ten

01:12:22 Future Prospects for Bielema and Illinois

01:13:41 Looking Back: Big Ten History 1975 and 2000

01:18:56 Recapping Historic Big Ten Games

01:25:01 Upcoming Matchups and Predictions