Hour 2: Dan Lanning, Oregon Head Coach, on Dillon Gabriel, Playoff Bye Week Prep and CFP Tweaks + Indiana vs. Notre Dame Preview
In Hour 2… [01:55] NOTRE DAME VS. INDIANA UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS The CFP is here, and Notre Dame is making history, hosting Indiana in a Friday night showdown. GoJo dives into the emotional chaos of watching ND games while Golic breaks down key matchups: Can Notre Dame’s run game handle Indiana’s tough defense? Will Indiana be able to stop Riley Leonard’s legs? And who holds the coaching edge? [10:34] SMU AT PENN STATE: PROVE IT OR LOSE IT? SMU rides a 10-game road win streak into Happy Valley, where Penn State looks to extend its dominance. Can SMU show it belongs in the playoff conversation? GoJo and Golic examine the QB duel, Penn State’s run game, and how Brashard Smith might be the game-changer. [14:00] TEXAS VS. CLEMSON: A QB RIVALRY RENEWED Quinn Ewers and Cade Klubnik face off again, years after their Texas high school title clash. Clemson’s Phil Mafah needs a big day against Texas’ elite run defense, while Texas’ secondary, featuring Thorpe winner Jahdae Barron, looks to shut Klubnik down. [16:44] SAMMY SOSA APOLOGIZES… SORT OF After 17 years, Sammy Sosa and the Cubs reconcile—but Sosa stops short of admitting PED use. The guys debate whether this “apology” closes the book or raises more questions, or if anyone should care. [24:00] GEORGIA LOSES CARSON BECK Georgia enters the playoffs without starting QB Carson Beck, who’s sidelined with an elbow injury. Can Gunner Stockton lead the Bulldogs, or does this change their title hopes? GoJo and Golic discuss that, as well as Georgia’s potential matchup. [31:37] OREGON HC DAN LANNING JOINS THE SHOW Coach Dan Lanning talks bye-week prep, Dillon Gabriel’s Heisman-worthy impact, and Oregon’s transition to the Big Ten. Plus, how does he get Oregon to stay focused heading into the playoffs, and why he’d like more home games scheduled in the new CFP format? [41:31] THIS, THAT, AND THE THIRD This: the Basketball Hall of Fame first-time nominees. That: Lane Kiffin’s gives new meaning to Ole Miss. The Third: Joe Mazzula is spreading “holiday cheer” to the referees after a tough Celtics loss. Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo and Golic! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling, and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices