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• Week 8 Reactions: LSU’s $54M Brian Kelly Firing SHAKEUP | Are the Packers a Super Bowl Team? | CFB & NFL Recap

  Analyzing Brian Kelly's $54M LSU firing, Miami's "horrendous" uniforms, and if the Packers are a legit Super Bowl team. Full CFB & NFL weekend recap. Plus, a look at this week's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Ravens and Dolphins.—In this episode:*We break down the shocking firing of LSU’s Brian Kelly, including the tense meeting with the governor and the staggering $54 million buyout.*The crew debates Miami’s “horrendous” military appreciation uniforms, which were so ugly they “stayed ugly” and made players invisible on TV.*Vanderbilt is 7-1 for the first time since World War II, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, who is all moxie.*The panel discusses whether the Packers are a legitimate Super Bowl team, citing the “27-year-old mark” for their quarterbacks as Love follows Favre and Rodgers.*We highlight under-the-radar NFL prospects, including Indiana’s “cerebral” QB Fernando Mendoza, who was once bound for Yale.—Timestamps:00:00 - Miami’s “So Ugly They Stayed Ugly” Military Uniforms 02:37 - South Carolina vs. Alabama Recap 02:55 - Alabama QB Ty Simpson & his 2028 prospect brother 03:45 - Is South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers the next Anthony Richardson? 05:00 - Nyck Harbor: “Built like Achilles with the hands of stone” 06:49 - Texas vs. Mississippi State & the cooling Arch Manning hype 07:46 - Will Texas coach Steve Sarkisian leave for the NFL? 09:47 - Indiana Football is “really, really good” 10:03 - Meet Indiana’s “cerebral” QB, Fernando Mendoza 12:14 - Brian Kelly FIRED by LSU after A&M loss 12:49 - The staggering $54 MILLION Brian Kelly buyout 15:22 - Is Matt Rhule the top candidate for the Penn State job? 16:22 - Cursed? Nebraska’s struggles since firing Frank Solich 18:09 - Luke Fickell & Wisconsin’s struggles 20:18 - Undefeated Georgia Tech: Why they can be a problem 22:28 - Ole Miss’s D2 QB, Carson Chambliss 23:32 - Vanderbilt is 7-1, their best start since WWII 26:22 - Houston is the Big 12 Dark Horse 27:10 - Chargers vs. Vikings: A “wasted season” for Minnesota? 29:51 - Saquon Barkley’s breakout game vs. Eagles 30:14 - Giants lose another one of their young stars32:20 - Myles Garrett’s 5-sack game 32:53 - The Bengals’ defense is “bad” 35:53 - Broncos’ dominant win over the Cowboys 36:37 - Are the Packers a “legitimate Super Bowl team”? 37:16 - Thursday Night Preview: Ravens vs. Dolphins 37:51 - Ravens DC Zach Orr vs. Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver 41:49 - The value of an athletic backup QB (Snoop Huntley) 42:29 - Caleb Williams’ “quintessential” bad game—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• Week 7 Reactions: CFB Coaching Carousel, What's Wrong with Trevor Lawrence?, and the Dolphins Collapse

  From the college coaching carousel and "Let Dak Throw" to Miami's "meme offense."—In this episode:* Break down Billy Napier’s “inevitable” firing at Florida and speculate on the college coaching carousel, including James Franklin and Rhett Lashley.* Analyze what’s wrong with Trevor Lawrence, suggesting he has a “mid-ceiling and a mid-floor” and lacks a “killer instinct”.* Argue that the Miami Dolphins are a “meme offense” facing cultural issues and in need of a “total reset”.* Discuss why Dak Prescott is a “top-five quarterback”, why the Rams have the #1 DVOA defense, and why the Chiefs are “back”.* Explain why elite defenders like Micah Parsons are “worth every dime” for their ability to take over games.—Timestamps:00:08 Intro & Billy Napier Fired at Florida01:56 The College Coaching Carousel: James Franklin to Florida?02:25 College Game Roundup: Georgia upsets Ole Miss, Notre Dame beats USC04:04 Why Ole Miss is the “Penn State of the SEC”05:41 ACC Dark Horse: Rhett Lashley and SMU06:14 NFL Week in Review: Flacco, Rodgers, and Thursday Night Football07:02 The Cleveland Browns are the “Heel of the NFL”08:58 Ja’Marr Chase is the “YAC King”10:20 Jaguars vs. Rams: “Something Genuinely Wrong” with Trevor Lawrence11:49 Analysis: Trevor Lawrence Lacks the “Killer Instinct”15:23 Why the LA Rams Have the #1 DVOA Defense17:10 Tangent: Coaching Nepotism in the NFL18:07 NFC East: Eagles Need a “Perfect Day” from Jalen Hurts22:10 What’s Going On with Saquon Barkley?23:38 “Just Let Dak Throw”: Dak Prescott is a Top-5 QB28:11 Packers vs. Cardinals: Why Micah Parsons is “Worth Every Dime”29:19 NFC North: Caleb Williams & the Bears Offense31:10 Why Todd Bowles is an Elite Blitz Designer32:05 “They’re Back”: The Kansas City Chiefs Dominate the Raiders35:27 Broncos vs. Giants: A “Crazy Game”38:25 Final Verdict: “The Broncos Suck”38:55 AFC East: The Miami Dolphins Collapse39:20 Why the Dolphins are a “Meme Offense”42:30 The Dolphins Need a “Total Reset”44:05 AFC East Future: Drake Maye and the Patriots45:31 Closing Thoughts: Miami’s Roster is Full of Holes47:47 Outro—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• "Google This Dude": The Rise of Curt Cignetti Hoosiers & Other Week 6 Surprises

  A deep dive into Matt Patricia's "NFLized" Ohio State defense, the Cowboys' defensive struggles under Eberflus, and why Mike Vrabel has the Patriots looking like a legit threat.—In this episode:*Penn State’s season is considered a “total collapse” after starting the year with national championship expectations. The team’s struggles, which began at halftime of the Oregon game, ultimately led to the firing of Head Coach James Franklin.*The reigning champion Ohio State Buckeyes look even better this season, with their defense being “NFLized” by new coordinator Matt Patricia. He has introduced more complex schemes, including half-field zones, mixed coverages, and blitzing off of motion, which have made their already talented unit more formidable.*The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are faltering, having lost back-to-back games after starting the season undefeated. The hosts criticize the offense, which is now being called by Nick Sirianni again, as looking like a “high school offense” that lacks creativity.*The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense is officially back after putting up 30 points in a blowout win against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. The hosts believe the Chiefs’ defensive scheme, which favors a 4-3 base defense, was a perfect situational matchup to stop the Lions’ run-heavy offense.*Several underdog teams are proving they are legitimate threats. Indiana, once considered just a “basketball school,” looks revitalized under coach Kurt Signetti. In the NFL, the New England Patriots are now considered a “legit AFC threat” under Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake May.—Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: The Dolphins Just Keep Dolphining 00:42 - College Football is Back 01:04 - Penn State is Dead: The James Franklin Era Ends 01:17 - Can Anyone in the Big Ten Beat Ohio State? 05:11 - X’s & O’s: How Matt Patricia is “NFLizing” the Buckeyes Defense 07:46 - Please “Google” Curt Cignetti: Why Indiana Football is For Real 11:01 - Red River Recap: Texas Defense Dominates Oklahoma 12:45 - College Quick Hits: Tortilla-gate & Undefeated BYU 14:11 - NFL: Eagles Suffer Shocking Blowout Loss to the Giants 16:31 - The NFC East is Suddenly Wide Open 19:35 - The Denver Broncos Have an Elite Pass Rush 23:22 - Are the Patriots a Legit AFC Threat? 26:22 - The Colts are Quietly One of the NFL’s Best Teams 29:23 - The Kyler Murray Problem in Arizona 31:05 - Dissecting the Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Collapse 34:05 - The Seahawks Keep Winning Weird Games 36:30 - Is Baker Mayfield the NFL MVP Right Now? 39:31 - Sunday Night Football: The Chiefs Offense is BACK 44:13 - NFL Quick Hits: The Ravens’ Historic Collapse 46:12 - What’s Wrong with the Miami Dolphins? 48:54 - Outro—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• Analyzing Week 5: Shanahan's System, A Calamitous Cardinals Collapse, & Another Penn State Choke

  Breaking down the Cardinals' unbelievable loss, the schematic genius of Kyle Shanahan and Shane Steichen, and Penn State's stunning choke.—In this episode:*A Historic Collapse: Learn about the Arizona Cardinals’ “wildest loss” to the Tennessee Titans, which featured a player fumbling before the goal line and a dropped interception that became a Titans touchdown.*Elite Offensive Coaching: Understand the impact of top offensive coaches, focusing on how Kyle Shanahan’s system is reviving Mac Jones and how Shane Steichen has transformed the Indianapolis Colts into a legitimate contender.*Counterintuitive Defense: Discover the Minnesota Vikings’ unique defensive strategy, where they are willingly less effective against the run in order to create a more sustainable and potent pass defense.*Coaching “Brain Drain”: Hear an analysis of the Baltimore Ravens’ struggles, which the hosts attribute to a “brain drain” from losing numerous key defensive coaches in recent years, potentially leading to a “lost season”.*Major College Upsets: Get a summary of key college football upsets, highlighted by Penn State’s choke against UCLA and the offensive struggles of a Texas team that lacks a running game.—Timestamps:00:00 Intro: The Wildest Loss Ever? Cardinals vs Titans 02:26 Is Mac Jones Back? Kyle Shanahan’s Coaching Masterclass 06:24 Vikings Beat the Browns in London 08:01 Deep Dive: The Vikings’ New Defensive Philosophy 10:32 Are the Colts Legit? Shane Steichen & Lou Anarumo’s Impact 16:25 Dak’s Dominance & The Cowboys’ New Offensive Scheme 20:21 A “Lost Season” for Baltimore? Ravens’ Injuries & Coaching Drain 28:10 A Shootout in Seattle: Buccaneers vs Seahawks 29:57 Commanders Dominate a Struggling Chargers Team 32:29 A Defensive Battle: Broncos Upset the Eagles 34:24 Patriots Stun Bills & Mike Vrabel’s Culture Change 38:39 College Football Recap 38:57 Texas & Arch Manning Stumble 40:02 Penn State’s Stunning Choke vs UCLA 42:25 Outro—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• Analyzing Week 4: Penn State's Collapse, The Eagles' No-Pass Win, & The Return of the Chiefs' Offense

  From college upsets to pro comebacks, the crew discusses Lamar Jackson's struggles, the Eagles' gritty win, and why you should always have 11 players on the field.—In this episode:* Break down the Oregon vs. Penn State game, highlighting the theme of “Penn State going Penn State” and analyzing the game-ending interception against Oregon’s four-down, three-high defensive front.* Discuss Lamar Jackson’s struggles in big games, noting two delay-of-game penalties after an interception, and how the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense looked “back” with the return of Xavier Worthy.* Dive into the Eagles’ win over the Buccaneers, a game they won despite not completing a single pass in the second half, by playing “bully ball” with their physically dominant offensive line.* Highlight the most glaring coaching error of the week is examined, focusing on the Indianapolis Colts having only 10 players on the field during the Rams’ game-winning touchdown.* Examine the surprising 3-1 Jacksonville Jaguars, who are praised for their improved defense and potent running game, which has put them in control of the AFC South.—Timestamps:00:06 Intro: Oregon Upsets Penn State01:48 X’s & O’s: Breaking Down the Game-Winning Interception03:24 College Football Roundup: Bama Beats Georgia, A&M Tops Auburn05:23 Are Vandy & Georgia Tech For Real?07:27 TNF Recap: Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Rollercoaster Game10:25 Steelers Grind Out a Win Over the Rams in Ireland13:58 Eagles Play “Bully Ball,” Win Without a 2nd Half Pass Completion17:01 How Vic Fangio’s Defense Shut Down the Bucs’ Passing Attack20:55 The Colts’ Glaring Error: Losing With Only 10 Men on the Field24:33 Chiefs vs. Ravens: Lamar’s Big Game Struggles Continue28:28 The Chiefs’ Offense is BACK With Xavier Worthy31:22 NFL Roundup: Caleb Williams Comes Back to Earth34:22 Why the Jacksonville Jaguars are Quietly Taking Over the AFC South37:12 NFC South Chaos & Final Thoughts—» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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