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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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• Analyzing Week 3: Bears Dominate Cowboys, Oklahoma Looks Elite, and Special Teams Take Over

  A deep dive into why Dallas's defense is struggling, how Caleb Williams compares more to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes, and which college sleeper teams like Texas Tech could be dangerous.—In this episode:* Break down the strategic implications of the Eagles' "Tush Push," which effectively gives their offense an extra down and changes how defenses must game plan.* Analyze the major shifts in college football, focusing on Clemson's struggles as a program and the rise of Oklahoma, whose defense now looks elite.* Discuss the Bears' dominant win over the Cowboys and make the case that quarterback Caleb Williams is more comparable to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes.* Highlight the importance of special teams, pointing to the increase in blocked kicks and game-changing plays across the league.* Examine teams in trouble, such as the Houston Texans, who have started the season 0-3 and face a difficult remaining schedule.—Timestamps:00:08 - Eagles vs Rams: Jordan Davis's 61-Yard Fumble Return TD02:06 - College Football Recap Begins02:13 - Clemson's Struggles and "Dumpster Fire" Season03:51 - Oklahoma's Defense Looks Elite Under Venables05:11 - Sleeper Teams: Why Miami is Built for the NIL Era06:43 - Texas Tech Might Finally Have a Defense08:54 - Analyzing the Eagles' Unstoppable "Tush Push"13:42 - The Rise of Blocked Kicks & The Importance of Special Teams17:42 - How the Indianapolis Colts Offense is Thriving20:49 - NFC South: Carolina's Defense Shuts Down the Falcons23:08 - Bears Dominate Cowboys: Caleb Williams-Aaron Rodgers Comparison25:40 - A Deep Dive into the Dallas Cowboys' Defensive Issues28:14 - Teams in Trouble: Arizona Cardinals31:06 - Houston Texans' Offensive Line is a Major Problem33:27 - Week 3 Wrap Up & Outro—» 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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• Clemson's Stagnation and NFL Week 2 Overreactions

  In this episode:* Why Clemson and Head Coach Dabo Swinney need a "complete reset" due to a "vanilla" offense and a refusal to properly utilize the transfer portal.* Analyze the Green Bay Packers' dominant 2-0 start, debating if they are currently the best team in the NFL thanks to their formidable defense.* Break down the Kansas City Chiefs' surprising 0-2 start, with a discussion on whether opponents have figured out their offense and controversy over the Eagles' "tush push" play.* Explain significant concerns about the Dallas Cowboys' defense, which is playing over 95% zone coverage, which could be an indictment of their personnel.* Dissect the bounce-back wins for the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills, while identifying the Indianapolis Colts as a "legitimate team" on the rise.—Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:09 -Clemson Tigers: Why Dabo Swinney Needs a "Complete Reset"1:50 - Dabo's Resistance to the Transfer Portal & NIL3:26 - Clemson's Defense is Still Good, But the Offense is "Vanilla"5:28 - Is Clemson's Program Stagnating?7:22 - Quick Hit: Problems at Notre Dame8:42 - Green Bay Packers: Are They the Best Team in the NFL?9:34 - The Story is the Packers' Defense11:58 - Detroit Lions: Bouncing Back Against the Bears15:10 - Caleb Williams & the Bears' Offensive Struggles16:31 - Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Aubrey's Dominance & Defensive Collapse17:40 - Why is the Cowboys' Defense So Bad?21:04 - Buffalo Bills: A Strong Defensive Bounce-Back vs. the Steelers23:14 - Pittsburgh Steelers: An Aging, Injury-Riddled Defense is a Problem26:05 - Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow's Recurring Injury Issues are a "Real Problem"27:50 - Early Game Window Rapid Recap30:53 - Kansas City Chiefs: Breaking Down the Shocking 0-2 Start33:15 - Has the League Figured Out the Chiefs' Offense?37:16 - Controversy: The Eagles' "Tush Push" Penalties39:30 - Indianapolis Colts: A Legitimate Team on the Rise45:41 - Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson is Elite & the Defense is Showing Up51:36 - Week 2 State of the League: Final Thoughts & Predictions—» 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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