2025 NFL Week 14 Preview + CFB Conference Championship Weekend

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If Duke wins the ACC, James Madison and Tulane could make the playoffs while Miami and Texas watch from home.

The episode begins with AJ and Noel discussing the newly released College Football Playoff rankings and the confusing scenarios, particularly how Duke winning the ACC could allow James Madison and Tulane to qualify. They touch on coaching rumors, like the BYU coach using Penn State interest to get a raise. The hosts then preview each college football conference championship game, starting with the American title between Tulane and North Texas, highlighting players like Jake Retzlaff and Mess Maker. They debate the ACC championship, with AJ picking Duke for chaos despite Noel's skepticism. The Big 12 championship between BYU and Texas Tech is analyzed, with both favoring Texas Tech. For the SEC championship, they argue whether Alabama is guaranteed a playoff spot if they lose, with AJ predicting they will still get in. The Big Ten championship between Ohio State and Indiana is detailed as a high-stakes game for the Heisman and top seed, with both hosts picking Ohio State. The NFL segment covers Week 14, starting with the Cowboys vs. Lions Thursday night game, where they emphasize the Lions' injuries and Cowboys' need to win. Other NFL games previewed include Seahawks vs. Falcons, Steelers vs. Ravens, Colts vs. Jaguars, and Packers vs. Bears, with fantasy football advice interspersed. The episode ends with a look at the Chargers vs. Eagles Monday night game and personal anecdotes about upcoming trips.

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CFP bracket math and Ohio State-Indiana analysis with playoff stakes.

AJ Teel and Noel Teel start with the CFP math, laying out Duke's path through the ACC title game and making clear that a Duke win would not automatically secure a playoff spot.

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You get CFP confusion, an Ohio State-Indiana read, and bracket fallout spilling into next Tuesday.

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