MidWeek Breakdown

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Every Wednesday, Ant, Brandon and Dalton break down the biggest moments in sports that week!

  1. JAN 21

    The Hoosiers Win The Big One!

    In the season finale of MidWeek College Football Breakdown, AntMan is joined by Brandon and Dalton to wrap up an unforgettable year of college football and look ahead to what’s coming next. The guys open by breaking down Oklahoma’s offseason priorities, focusing on offensive consistency, quarterback health, and the urgent need for a reliable run game as the Sooners prepare for a brutal early-season slate that includes road trips to Michigan and Georgia.They dive into the National Championship game that delivered the close finish fans were hoping for, touching on everything from the hyper-branded broadcast to key on-field moments that defined the outcome. The crew also takes a deep look at Indiana’s remarkable undefeated season, crediting leadership, mindset, and elite team cohesion for their rise—despite a roster loaded with far fewer blue-chip recruits than their competition.Miami’s loss gets a thorough post-mortem, with a focus on third-down inefficiency, an inconsistent run game, and late-game pressure that exposed quarterback struggles. From there, the conversation shifts into the evolving realities of NIL and the transfer portal, and how programs like Indiana can sustain success in the modern college football landscape.The episode closes with early top-five predictions for next season, thoughts on which powerhouse programs could rebound, a quick detour into Super Bowl picks, and reflections on the long offseason ahead—with just 221 days until kickoff. It’s a thoughtful, wide-ranging sendoff to another college football season.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

    20 min
  2. JAN 14

    One Classic, One Blowout & A National Title

    We’re down to the wire in the college football season, and this week’s MidWeek College Football Breakdown brings it all into focus. AntMan is joined by Brandon Stephens and Dalton Miller for the penultimate episode of the season, breaking down one instant classic, one lopsided semifinal, and a national championship matchup that’s finally set.The guys open with surprising Oklahoma news as Jason Witten steps in as the Sooners’ new tight ends coach. Is a first-ballot Hall of Famer the answer OU has been searching for, or is it still a “prove it on the field” situation? The crew dives into expectations, physicality, and what real improvement should look like—sooner rather than later.From there, it’s Good, Bad, and Ugly from the College Football Playoff semifinals. Ole Miss vs. Miami delivers four lead changes in seven minutes and all the late-game drama you could ask for, while Indiana vs. Oregon turns into an avalanche early thanks to turnovers, defensive dominance, and another clinical performance from Fernando Mendoza. The guys debate officiating controversies, quarterback play, discipline, and whether Indiana is simply operating on another level right now.Finally, it’s time to make picks. With Indiana and Miami set to meet for the national championship, the crew weighs matchups, discipline, star power versus team execution, and whether penalties and turnovers will decide it all. Plus, some strong feelings about why the biggest game of the season is still being played on a Monday night.One game left. One trophy left. And one more MidWeek to break it all down.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

    23 min
  3. 12/17/2025

    2025 PLAYOFFS | ROUND ONE!

    The 2025 College Football Playoff is here — and the Midweek College Football Breakdown crew is ready to fire. AntMan, Brandon and Dalton react to the bracket, debate the playoff format (including the Group of Five automatic bid issue), and talk about why it’s kind of hilarious that Texas and Notre Dame are watching from home this year.They also dive into the Michigan coaching carousel following Jerome Moore’s exit, throwing out names like Kalen DeBoer, Joe Brady, Manny Diaz, and more — plus a spicy hypothetical that would once again send Lane Kiffin into the college football rumor mill.Then it’s all playoff preview:Ole Miss vs. Tulane (again) and Oregon vs. James Madison, and why these matchups feel awkward for the sportMiami vs. Texas A&M in College Station, breaking down turnover margins, trench play, and why the Aggies still have something to proveThe main event: Oklahoma vs. Alabama — Friday night in Norman with College GameDay in town, plus the biggest keys to an OU win (a 100-yard rusher, touchdowns off turnovers, and whether Tate Sandell can be the difference)They wrap things up with updated pick standings, playoff picks, and locks for the weekend — because the weekend is great, but the midweek is where the real breakdown happens.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

    38 min
  4. 12/10/2025

    OU PLAYOFF BOUND!

    The bracket is finally set, and Oklahoma is staring down Alabama… again. For the third time in just over a year, the Sooners and Tide are squaring off — and this time it’s in the brand-new 12-team playoff.This week on MidWeek College Football Breakdown, AntMan, Brandon and Dalton break down the entire playoff picture, from the top seeds all the way to the chaos at the bottom:OU vs. Bama, Round 3: What we’ve learned from the first two meetings, why OU’s defense matches up well, and how getting pressure on Ty Simpson could be the difference. Plus, that wild stat where Alabama rushed for –3 yards against Georgia.JMU @ Oregon & Tulane @ Ole Miss: Why the guys think these could be blowouts, what the betting lines say, and whether Group of Five auto-bids are already breaking the new system.A&M vs. Miami at Kyle Field: Is either team actually elite? How much does the home-field “maniacal” atmosphere matter, and did the committee get this matchup right?Committee madness & weekly rankings rants: The crew unloads on the CFP show, the Notre Dame/Miami ranking flip, ACC tiebreaker nonsense, and why revealing rankings in Week 9 might be the only thing they keep.Joel Klatt’s play-in idea: The team reacts to his proposed 14-team format with conference play-in games — where it makes sense, where it falls apart, and why no system will ever silence the critics.Notre Dame & Texas accountability check: Independence, TV money, soft scheduling, and why you can’t cry foul if you don’t win the games you chose to schedule.They wrap with some pick-’em scoreboard updates, a hilarious Warby Parker/Arch Manning jab at Texas fans struggling to “see” OU in the playoff, and a look ahead to that massive OU–Bama showdown on December 19th.Hit subscribe, drop your playoff picks in the comments, and tell us:Who’s your title favorite right now — Georgia, Ohio State, OU, Bama… or someone else?__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

    36 min

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Every Wednesday, Ant, Brandon and Dalton break down the biggest moments in sports that week!