Breaking the Plains & Breaking the Bank: Georgia Survives Auburn as Penn State Dumps Franklin

14/10/2025 30 min Temporada 5 Episodio 173
Breaking the Plains & Breaking the Bank: Georgia Survives Auburn as Penn State Dumps Franklin

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The guys are back after another wild weekend in college football—still catching their breath from Georgia’s gritty comeback win over Auburn. Josh, Laurence, and Jason break down how the Dawgs “broke the Plains,” what went wrong for Hugh Freeze, and why Kirby Smart’s cool composure makes all the difference. The crew dives into officiating controversies, Georgia’s second-half surge, and the rise of young standouts like C.J. Allen and Zachariah Branch.From there, the conversation winds through the Texas State Fair and Red River Rivalry (with Ganz hilarious recap of spending nearly $900 on beer, T-shirts, and fried Snickers), the fallout from Penn State firing James Franklin, Indiana’s Cinderella season under Curt Cignetti, and what the playoff picture looks like as the chaos builds.They close with a preview of UGA vs. Ole Miss, “Sucker Bet of the Week,” and some laughs about just how good it feels to be a Georgia fan during the program’s golden era.🏈 Topics We CoverGeorgia’s Survival at Auburn: The emotional roller coaster of the Dawgs’ comeback, defensive struggles in the first half, and Kirby’s “fake timeout” controversy.Hugh Freeze Meltdown: Comparing his sideline breakdown to Kirby Smart’s poise—and why leadership matters when things unravel.Second-Half Dominance: C.J. Allen’s breakout, adjustments (or lack thereof), and the defense finally finding its identity.The Goal-Line Chaos: Did Auburn really score? A spirited debate over officiating and replay confusion.Offensive Growth & Play-Calling: Mike Bobo’s evolution, Gunner Stockton’s poise, and Zachariah Branch becoming a fan favorite.Texas State Fair & Red River Recap: Jason's legendary fair adventure and thoughts on Arch Manning’s performance vs. OU.National Storylines:Alabama’s “Black Hoodie” resurgence under Kalen DeBoerIndiana’s rise under Curt Cignetti and the end of Penn State’s James Franklin eraThe coming wave of major coaching changes and NIL/portal effectsUGA vs. Ole Miss Preview: Predictions, betting lines, and what it’ll take for the Dawgs to handle Lane Kiffin’s “Freshwater” offense in Athens.Sucker Bet of the Week:Laurence rides with Duke over Georgia TechFinal Thoughts: Georgia’s utter dominance over traditional rivals—Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Tech—and how Dawg fans are living in the golden years.🧱 Favorite Quotes“Sometimes you’re the pigeon, sometimes you’re the statue. We were definitely the pigeon this week.”“Hugh Freeze lost his team right there on the sideline. Kirby Smart was calm, composed, and surgical.”“I don’t know what’s in Pat McAfee’s coffee, but I want some.”“It’s great to be the king. Go Dawgs.”🎯 PredictionsGeorgia 35 – Ole Miss 21Lawrence’s Sucker Bet: Duke over Georgia TechCoaching carousel chaos coming soon (Penn State, FSU, Florida, Auburn, and more)As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com

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