Reviewing the Biggest Week 7 Games in College Football

October 12, 2025·2 hr 32 min·5 clips

Indiana pressured Heisman favorite Dante Moore on 45% of dropbacks against the nation's best pass-blocking team.

Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down the biggest results from a chaotic Week 7 in college football. The hosts, analysts for Pro Football Focus, use PFF's proprietary grading and data to evaluate team and player performances. They focus on several top-10 upsets and key conference matchups that reshaped the playoff picture. The episode details Indiana's stunning 30-20 road win over #3 Oregon, highlighting linebacker Isaiah Jones as their highest-graded player. They analyze how Indiana's defense, generating pressure on over 45% of dropbacks, dismantled Oregon's previously elite pass protection and rattled quarterback Dante Moore. The show covers Alabama's 27-24 victory at Missouri, crediting quarterback Ty Simpson's poise and a defense that held the ball for over 38 minutes. They examine Texas's 23-6 Red River win over Oklahoma, focusing on Arch Manning's efficient play and a dominant defensive effort that held Oklahoma to 105 rushing yards. The analysts also discuss Georgia's 20-10 win over Auburn, noting linebacker C.J. Allen's standout grade. A major insight is that Indiana's defensive scheme, using simulated pressures and four-man rushes, confused Oregon's offensive line and resulted in 11 different Hoosiers recording a pressure. The hosts argue Indiana's front seven makes them a legitimate top-five national team. They reveal Oregon's offensive EPA in the loss was its worst since a 2018 bowl game. For Alabama, the key was Ty Simpson's 80.0 passing grade from a clean pocket, contrasting with Missouri quarterback Bo Nix's struggles in similar situations. The show notes that Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold played through a hand injury less than three weeks after surgery, resulting in a 37.9 passing grade. The hosts express shock at Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti's rapid rebuild, suggesting he could win back-to-back Coach of the Year awards. They label Texas safety Michael Taft, who had a sack and allowed zero yards in coverage, as the heart of an elite defense and a future NFL player. A surprising claim is that Indiana, historically a basketball school, is now "firmly a football school" due to Cignetti's impact. They also argue that with a favorable schedule, Indiana should be favored in every remaining game. The tone is energetic, conversational, and deeply analytical, blending instant reaction with specific data points. The style is a fast-paced dialogue between two knowledgeable hosts who frequently reference live viewer comments and insider statistics. This episode is perfect for hardcore college football fans who crave detailed, numbers-driven breakdowns beyond standard commentary. Listeners who prefer narrative storytelling or have no interest in advanced metrics might want to skip it.

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Ohio State's trenches and a chaotic Week 7 make this a sharp Week 7 listen.

Week 7 in college football came in loud, and Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman treat it like a board worth taking seriously, not a recap reel. They move through the Thursday-Friday-Saturday mess, then spend real time on Ohio State-Illinois.

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