From The Stands From The Stands

Kalen Deboer has been named the next head coach to replace Nick Saban. He brings Ryan Grubb, his offensive coordinator at Washingon, with him to Tuscaloosa. Former Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch is named the new head coach at Washington. 

The guys recap Monday night's championship game in which Michigan beat Washington 34-13. Jim Harbaugh led Michigan to their first national championship in over 30 years and were dominant in the win. Nick Saban announces he's retiring from coaching and after his 6 championships at Alabama and 7 overall, will arguably leave as the greatest college football coach of all time. We discuss his legacy, impact, and who Alabama may be looking to hire in his place. 

Michigan beats Nick Saban and Alabama in overtime to advance to the National Championship game. Washington outlasts Texas as the PAC-12 Champs make their way to Houston for the National Championship. The guys are joined in by local Michigan fan, Austin, as he gives us his insights on the Alabama win as well as looking ahead to Washington. 

The guys preview and make predictions for the Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas games. The conversation covers expectations for the playoffs and several other topics including traditionalism in college football, predictions for the games, dream championship matchups, Harbaugh's future, the need for a 12-team playoff, and alternate universe scenarios. Dabo Swinney's reluctance to use the transfer portal is also a hot topic after his recent comments on the portal. 

On this week's episode, the guys break down the best classes of the 2024 recruiting classes. We also discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments of the early signing day period. 

With the amount of players transferring during bowl season, do the bowls even matter? The guys discuss this along with the latest key transfer portal moves. Who ia atop the portal rankings and where will the elite quarterbacks land that are still available?