Reviewing the Biggest Week 10 Games in College Football

November 2, 2025·1 hr 50 min·5 clips

Arch Manning's 91.3 passing grade against the blitz could propel Texas into playoff contention.

Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman analyze a chaotic Week 10 where three top-10 teams, including two from the ACC, suffered upsets. They preview the upcoming first College Football Playoff rankings and promise to reveal a projected bracket using PFF's data. Texas defeated No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31, largely due to 250 yards after the catch and Arch Manning's 83.8 grade. Vanderbilt's run game was stifled, managing only 31 designed rushing yards against Texas's dominant defensive line led by Colin Simmons, who earned a 91 PFF grade. NC State upset No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 behind C.J. Bailey's 86 PFF grade and 340 passing yards, despite missing star players Hollywood Smothers and Justin Joliet. Georgia Tech's defense, ranked 101st nationally, never held a lead as Haynes King amassed over 500 total yards in the loss. SMU beat No. 10 Miami 26-20 in overtime, with quarterback Kevin Jennings posting a 90 PFF grade and SMU's offensive line limiting pressure. Miami's Carson Beck threw a critical red-zone interception in overtime, encapsulating the team's struggles in SMU territory. Oklahoma defeated Tennessee 33-27, capitalizing on Tennessee's inability to finish drives, including a dropped fourth-down conversion and two first-half interceptions. The hosts employ a conversational and analytical style, blending specific player grades with strategic breakdowns of key matchups. This episode is ideal for fans seeking deep, data-driven analysis of the weekend's biggest games and playoff implications. Listeners preferring narrative storytelling or those uninterested in detailed statistical reviews might find it less engaging.

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A brisk look at a week that kept turning college football upside down.

The episode delivers value by keeping Week 10 at the matchup level, with Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman sorting through the biggest results from a spooky slate and separating the upsets from the rest.

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You want the Week 10 upsets explained without the fluff.

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