The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl — again — this time against the Seahawks, and this episode breaks down how we actually got here and what matters heading into the game. No legacy talk, no conspiracy nonsense, just football. We look at how New England keeps winning playoff games without blowing teams out, what Drake Maye has (and hasn’t) done this postseason, and why people are still uncomfortable admitting the Patriots deserve to be here.

On the NFC side, Seahawks vs Rams delivered exactly what a conference championship should. Physical, close, and decided by execution late. We talk about Sam Darnold’s run, whether it’s sustainable, and why Seattle being favored isn’t as simple as people want to make it.

The episode also hits on the College Football Playoff rule changes and why some programs are quietly winning while others are losing ground. Automatic bids, Notre Dame, and how this shifts recruiting and perception moving forward.

The back half of the show is UFC-focused, starting with an honest reaction to UFC 324 — what worked, what didn’t, and why some of the reaction online feels disconnected from reality. Then we preview UFC 325, including Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2, stylistic matchups, and what each fighter realistically gains or loses from this card.

Straightforward breakdowns, realistic expectations, and opinions that don’t need yelling to make sense.

Questions Answered

• How did the Patriots get back to the Super Bowl without dominant offense?

• Are the Patriots actually deserving of another Super Bowl appearance?

• What has Drake Maye shown — and not shown — this postseason?

• Why do people keep downplaying New England’s playoff run?

• What decided Seahawks vs Rams in the NFC Championship?

• Is Sam Darnold’s late-season run sustainable?

• Why are the Seahawks favored, and does the line make sense?

• How do the new College Football Playoff rules change the landscape?

• Does Notre Dame still benefit more than most programs?

• Was UFC 324 a good card or just overreacted to online?

• Which fights from UFC 324 actually mattered going forward?

• What should fans realistically expect from UFC on Paramount+?

• Who has more to lose in Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2?

• What UFC 325 matchups deserve more attention than the main event?

Timestamp

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – College Football Playoff rule changes

06:45 – Notre Dame & automatic bid discussion

12:30 – Long-term impact on recruiting and conferences

17:20 – AFC Championship: Patriots vs Broncos

22:10 – Weather, game flow, and missed chances

26:40 – Drake Maye’s playoff performance

30:20 – NFC Championship: Seahawks vs Rams

35:10 – Sam Darnold’s run & Seattle’s edge

40:10 – Seahawks vs Patriots early Super Bowl thoughts

44:45 – UFC 324 reaction

49:10 – Fights that mattered vs noise

53:30 – UFC 325 preview

56:45 – Final thoughts & outro