Is Auburn building something special? Is Arch Manning being set up to succeed? And how many teams should make the College Football Playoff: 12, 16, or 24?

Auburn just took down No. 1 Georgia after trailing 14-0, but can the Tigers turn a signature win into a championship run? Takeo Spikes breaks down Auburn’s statement victory, the pressure mounting on Arch Manning and Texas, and why expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams could change what makes college football special.

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Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Takeo Spikes

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Takeo Spikes on Eagles Nick Sirianni + Dre Greenlaw & Ohio State vs Indiana

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We’re back in the lounge for another episode of Behind The Mask! On today’s episode, Takeo goes behind the mask to talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s release from the New York Giants and the difficult reality veteran players face when younger talent starts getting their opportunities. He shares a never-before-told story from his own NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, and breaks down whether Colorado State head coach Jim Mora was right to take away his defensive coordinator’s play-calling duties during a game, plus gives his in-depth previews of Texas vs. Oklahoma, UCLA vs. Oregon, and the game of the week: Georgia vs. Alabama.

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After starting 3-0 with two big SEC wins are the Florida Gators for real? Plus Takeo chimes in on Florida RB Jadan Baugh's Heisman talk, Mississippi State vs Auburn preview & more.

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Takeo previews the history of the Florida vs Auburn rivalry plus breaks down what it's going to be like when Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss as LSU's Head Coach. This week's college football preview is live!

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Auburn football legend and NFL running back Tank Bigsby joins Takeo Spikes in the lounge to share the mindset that helped him navigate his journey to the league. Bigsby opens up about the advice he received from Calvin Ridley and Evan Engram: “Don’t chase it. Let it come to you.” From putting in the work to embracing every moment along the way, Tank shares a powerful message for the next generation of athletes dreaming of playing at the highest level.

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NL MVP Jimmy Rollins tells why Rickey Henderson is not only the best lead off hitter in MLB History but one of the best players ever!

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Jimmy Rollins' recalls his Bringing the Lumber Moment! Some of his toughest battles vs Hall of Famers Pedro Martinez & Greg Maddux.

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