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Lane Kiffin and Brandon Walker on CFB Chaos and NFL Disasters
October is officially here, and that means the sports calendar is reaching its peak. Big Cat and PFT opened up the show reacting to a chaotic day of Playoff baseball where the "hosses" like Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell absolutely shoved. While the Cubs and Tigers fans in the office are riding high, Memes is deep in his hate-watch era, rooting for maximal chaos and walk-off losses for everyone else.
NFL Monday Night Meltdown
The Monday Night Football doubleheader was less of a showcase and more of a cry for help. The Bengals are in a historic tailspin, with their offense somehow being outscored by opposing defenses over the last two weeks. PFT is convinced that Joe Burrow is essentially beyond the MVP conversation at this point.
PFT CommenterJoe Burrow might be the best athlete to ever play sports
Joe Burrow might be the best athlete to ever play sports. I was gonna say Joe Burrow for MVP... I think it goes past that.
With Joe Burrow’s health a constant concern and the offense stalling out on 19 of their last 22 drives, Big Cat is ready to call in reinforcements. He’s looking for the most electric arm available to save the season.
Big CatThe Bengals should trade for Jameis Winston to save their season
We need Jameis so, so badly... At least Jameis is gonna sling it. At least he's gonna throw it... because it's a national emergency.
Meanwhile, the Jets are providing their own brand of misery. After a dismal performance against the Dolphins that featured a fair catch at the two-yard line and a mountain of penalties, Memes has officially abandoned all hope for the 2025 season.
MemesThe Jets will not win a single game for the rest of the season
After last night's game, I don't think they're gonna win a game. I think they're gonna go... that team did not look like they could win a game.
Lane Kiffin Joins the Show
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin called in following a massive win against LSU. He’s in a great place, looking "hot" according to Big Cat, and navigating the bizarre reality of his daughter dating an LSU linebacker. Kiffin shared that his dog, Juice, might have an ego problem after 30,000 fans chanted his name during the Walk of Champions, which might explain why Juice’s Twitter account is out there taking shots at Brian Kelly’s run game.
Big Cat and PFT also tried to pitch Kiffin on some revolutionary new play designs, including the "fake punt-punt" and downfield laterals. While Kiffin was polite about the ideas, he did admit he’s the one coach crazy enough to actually try some of this stuff if the situation arose.
Brandon Walker in Studio
Brandon Walker stopped by to bring some much-needed College Football expertise, even if he did have to defend his confusing relationship with the "Iowa Wave." The conversation immediately went to Penn State’s narrow loss to Oregon. While fans are ready to fire James Franklin into the sun, Brandon thinks the fourth-quarter fight showed enough to stay the course.
Brandon WalkerPenn State should stay the course with James Franklin despite big-game losses
I think Penn State is absolutely on the should stay on the same course. Nothing has fallen off... Everything about the first three quarters told me James Franklin can't do it, and then the fourth quarter happened. I think they played well enough in the fourth quarter to convince themselves that they can break through.
Brandon wasn't just defending Penn State; he’s actually high on the entire conference right now. He thinks the power structure in college football has shifted significantly toward the Midwest this season.
Brandon WalkerThe top of the Big 10 is currently better than any team in the SEC
I think there's three teams in the Big 10 better than any team in the SEC right now. I think it's Penn State, Oregon, Ohio State. And I think the SEC as far as the top end elite Playoff contenders is down a step from where it was.
This led to a heated debate about the AP Poll. Brandon is calling "poppycock" on the current rankings, specifically targeting Oklahoma's resume after their win over a mediocre Michigan team.
Brandon WalkerOklahoma is being ranked far too high at #5 in the AP Poll
Oklahoma, technically right now, they have a win over Auburn. They have a win over Michigan. I don't think either of those teams are any good. Oklahoma's number five in the country. I think that's poppycock. They should be like number 12.
When the guys pivoted to the SEC's struggles, PFT pointed out that the traditional juggernauts don't look like the untouchable forces they once were.
PFT CommenterThe top of the SEC has regressed and is now even with the rest of the country
I think that game [Florida State vs Alabama] might be a sign that the top of the SEC has come down to Earth. If you look at Georgia and Tennessee, they were very even... Alabama is nowhere near what they were. Georgia is nowhere near what they were... I think the top of the SEC has really regressed.
Brandon also shared his thoughts on the coaching carousel, suggesting that Brian Kelly is a fundamentally bad fit for the culture at LSU.
Brandon WalkerLSU has the wrong head coach in Brian Kelly
LSU should panic. LSU's got the wrong coach. They've had the wrong coach the whole time... Brian Kelly does not fit LSU football... as soon as he loses the seventh [game], the fan base is gonna turn on him again 'cause they don't like him. And I don't think he likes them.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
The show wrapped up with a classic Hot Seat/Cool Throne, featuring some Ryder Cup cleanup and NBA Media Day weirdness. The guys also did a quick "Ceiling/Floor" check for their NFL teams. PFT is feeling realistic about his Commanders, while Hank is already planning a parade route for the Patriots.
PFT CommenterThe Commanders' ceiling this season is a second-round playoff loss
I think at the best this team is going to be good enough to lose in the second round of the playoffs. That's the ceiling. I think that's the ceiling this year.
HankThe Patriots' ceiling is a Super Bowl appearance if they beat the Bills
I would like to put Super Bowl appearance. Asterisk... I think we're gonna shock the world this Sunday and then anything's possible.
Even with the Jets in the basement and the Bengals in the hospital, at least we have playoff baseball and Lane Kiffin's dog to keep us entertained.
