Indiana just completed one of the most improbable seasons in college football history, finishing 16–0 and winning its first national championship. On this episode of The Walk-On Redshirts, we break down how the Hoosiers beat Miami, the plays that decided the title game, and why this championship represents a turning point for the sport.

We dive into Fernando Mendoza’s defining performance, Curt Cignetti’s program-altering impact, what Miami did right and what ultimately cost them, and what Indiana’s title means in the new College Football Playoff era.

This was not a fluke. This was history.

The College Football Playoff National Championship is set: Miami Hurricanes vs Indiana Hoosiers.

Indiana has reached this point by doing everything right—protecting the football, converting third downs, and playing efficient, mistake-free football. Miami thrives on pressure, speed, and forcing opponents into chaos. So the question is simple: how do you beat a team that doesn’t make mistakes?

In this episode, we break down the full national championship matchup, including:

• What changed from Indiana vs Oregon this time around

• Miami’s ability to pressure Fernando Mendoza and create turnovers

• Why third down efficiency may decide the title

• The importance of starting fast for Miami

• How Indiana controls games without needing explosive plays

• Historical context for large national championship spreads

• Final picks and keys to the game

One team needs to create mistakes.
The other just needs to avoid them.

The College Football Playoff is down to four, and the trenches are deciding everything.

We recap Round 2 of the CFP, breaking down Indiana’s dominance over Alabama, Miami overwhelming Ohio State at the line of scrimmage, Ole Miss surviving a thriller against Georgia, and Oregon shutting out Texas Tech. From missed field goals to quarterback composure, the margins are shrinking fast.

Then it’s full CFP Semifinal previews:
• Indiana vs Oregon in the Peach Bowl
• Miami vs Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl

We dive into trench matchups, quarterback play, key stats, and game scripts that will decide who moves on to the national title.

No fluff. No gimmicks. Just playoff football being decided up front.

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The College Football Playoff heats up as Round 2 delivers legacy programs, rising challengers, and zero margin for error. We recap Round 1, debate playoff expansion models, and break down every matchup across the Cotton, Orange, Rose, and Sugar Bowls.

From trench battles and defensive mismatches to bracket predictions and title paths, this is where the playoff truly begins.

🏈 In this episode:
• CFP Round 1 recap
• G5 representation & future playoff formats
• Full Round 2 bowl previews
• Key matchups that decide the bracket
• Picks, predictions, and championship paths

Old powers. New blood. One step closer to the title.

The College Football Playoff is finally here, and we’re breaking down every Round 1 matchup from top to bottom.

We open with the latest coaching carousel news, including Sherrone Moore’s firing, Kalen DeBoer staying put, and what names like Kenny Dillingham, Jedd Fisch, and Jesse Minter could mean moving forward. Plus, Fernando Mendoza takes home the Heisman and the transfer portal continues to explode with big-name quarterbacks on the move.

From there, we dive deep into each first-round CFP game:

• Oregon vs JMU

• Ole Miss vs Tulane

• Oklahoma vs Alabama

• Miami vs Texas A&M

We break down the key stats, matchups, injuries, and game scripts that could decide each contest, including whether Oregon is peaking at the right time, how Tulane can flip the script against Ole Miss, if Oklahoma or Alabama can run the ball at all, and which version of Texas A&M shows up against Miami.

We wrap it up by locking in our full playoff brackets, making our Round 1 picks, and projecting how the rest of the CFP unfolds all the way to the national championship.

Upsets, data, and bold predictions — it’s all here. 🎯🏈

The College Football Playoff field is officially set and Jake, Will, and special guest Ben Stevens are breaking down everything that happened on Championship Weekend. Did the CFP Committee actually get it right, or did the final rankings miss the mark?

We react to Penn State finally making a coaching hire, Georgia dominating Alabama, Indiana proving it belongs on the national stage, Duke blowing up the ACC’s playoff hopes, and Texas Tech completely overwhelming BYU again.

We take a full look at the CFP bracket and talk about who was seeded correctly, who was not, and whether Notre Dame was truly snubbed or simply hurt by the weekly ranking process.

Then we preview each playoff matchup and what to watch for in Oregon vs JMU, Ole Miss vs Tulane, Oklahoma vs Alabama, and Miami vs Texas A&M. Which teams have a real path to advancing and which ones face major concerns?

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In this special crossover episode, Walk-On Redshirts teams up with Always Talkin’ Ball and Three Tech Pod to react to the full College Football Playoff bracket, New Year’s Six matchups, major bowl assignments, and every surprise the committee threw our way.

We dive into:
• Who got in — and who got snubbed
• The toughest paths to the title
• Underrated early-round matchups
• The biggest winners and losers of the bracket
• Instant predictions and first impressions

If you missed the live show, this is the full audio version. Settle in — the postseason starts now.

Everything is on the line this weekend. Jake and William break down Conference Championship Saturday, the biggest playoff-impact games, and which teams still have a real shot at the College Football Playoff.

We hit the matchups that matter — Ohio State–Indiana, Georgia–Alabama, BYU–Texas Tech, Virginia–Duke and more — plus the major coaching carousel moves shaking up the sport and what they mean going forward.

Then it’s time for the Gridiron Spice Spiciest Takes and our Walk-On Weekly 10 Picks presented by Battle Bets. Championship weekend, playoff chaos, and high stakes everywhere you look.