Michigan STUNS Ohio State & The Rest Of The College Football World | Mostly Sports EP 301 | 12.2.24

12/2/24 •

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The podcast discusses the recent upset of Ohio State by Michigan in college football, the upcoming playoff, the Heisman Trophy race, and the controversy surrounding flag planting in college football rivalries. The hosts also discuss the upcoming NFL playoffs and the possibility of a Bills-Lions Super Bowl matchup.

Ohio State Loss

• 00:05:07 The hosts discuss the inexplicable nature of the Ohio State loss to Michigan, pointing to Ryan Day's stubborn playcalling and his perceived obsession with dominating Michigan. They criticize Day's decision to start Will Howard at quarterback, arguing that Ohio State should have been able to win the game regardless of quarterback play.

Playoff Predictions

• 00:18:35 The hosts predict that the Big Ten will receive four playoff bids (Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon), while the SEC will likely have three (Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee). They believe that SMU has a strong argument for a playoff berth, even if they lose the ACC Championship game.

Heisman Trophy Discussion

• 00:29:25 The hosts discuss the Heisman Trophy race, arguing that Travis Hunter is likely to win the award despite some criticism of his stat-padding touchdown in the final minutes of a blowout win. They acknowledge that Jentyn Hill has put up impressive numbers but argue that he may not have faced as tough competition as Hunter.

Flag Planting Controversy

• 00:32:35 The hosts discuss the recent trend of flag planting in college football rivalries, specifically the incident after the Ohio State-Michigan game. They argue that while the tradition of rivalries is a part of the sport, the pepper-spraying incident is a step too far and should have repercussions.

Ryan Day's Future

• 00:43:30 The hosts discuss the future of Ryan Day as Ohio State's head coach. While they acknowledge that the timing of the season makes firing him difficult, they believe that a national championship is the only way he can save his job, given that he has not achieved any of the team's primary goals in the past four years.

NFL Playoffs

• 00:48:55 The hosts discuss the upcoming NFL playoffs, with Josh Allen as the likely MVP and the Bills-Lions Super Bowl matchup as a fan favorite. They believe that the Chiefs will likely win the AFC, but the Bills could pull off an upset in Kansas City.

Justin Tucker's Struggles

• 00:52:23 The hosts discuss the struggles of Justin Tucker, the Ravens' kicker, who has been particularly bad this season. They argue that the Ravens cannot continue to rely on him, and that he is a legitimate liability.

Caleb Williams's Responsibility

• 00:58:52 The hosts discuss the recent collapse of the Rams, particularly the performance of Caleb Williams in the game against the Bears. They argue that while the coach should have called a timeout, Williams, as a veteran player, should have a better understanding of how the clock works and the importance of managing the game in key moments.

Dan Hurley's Unraveling

• 01:14:58 The hosts discuss the recent struggles of Dan Hurley, the coach of the UConn Huskies. They believe that Hurley is unraveling after a disappointing performance in the Maui Invitational, where he went 0-3 and then blamed the format for the team's failures.

Smooth Mars Bar

• 01:18:53 The hosts discuss a news story about a man who found a smooth Mars bar (without the signature ripple) and received two pounds in compensation. They make a joke about Brandon getting a lot of pounds for finding candy.

Brownsburg High School

• 01:20:39 The hosts discuss the recent state championship win of Brownsburg High School, where Connor grew up. They acknowledge that the game was exciting and fun to watch, but also that it was a reminder of why Connor should be more of a casual fan in terms of his dedication to his hometown team.

USC Basketball

• 01:27:58 The hosts discuss the recent performance of the USC Trojans basketball team, specifically the performance of Bronnie James. They are skeptical of USC's success and believe that they need to face tougher competition to prove their worth.