Unafraid Show with George Wrighster

Miami vs Ole Miss Reaction: Carson Beck Saves The CFP Fiesta Bowl

Miami Hurricanes vs Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal is the kind of matchup college football fans dreamed about: ACC speed and swagger against SEC firepower with a CFP national title spot on the line. George Wrighster is reacting live to everything that decided this CFP game—big-time quarterback moments, explosive plays, red-zone swings, and the coaching decisions that separated “almost” from “championship.” If you’re a Miami Hurricanes football fan riding Mario Cristobal’s physical rebuild or an Ole Miss football fan watching Pete Golding lead Lane Kiffin old team and push the gas with tempo and aggression, this reaction breaks down the turning points and the truth behind the final result. George also zooms out to what this Fiesta Bowl means for the entire CFP bracket and the sport’s power balance. With Oregon Ducks and Indiana Hoosiers lurking on the other side of the playoff picture, every snap matters for legacy, recruiting, and conference bragging rights. Did Miami Hurricanes football defense finally prove it can win a title game in the modern era, or did Ole Miss football show the SEC still has the deepest offensive answers when the pressure spikes? George explains what worked, what failed, and why the winner is uniquely built to challenge Oregon or Indiana for the national championship. This isn’t a highlight recap—it’s an emotional, honest postgame breakdown of a playoff classic with title implications written all over it. Chapters: 00:00:10 – Miami vs Ole Miss Fiesta Bowl instant reaction & final score 00:01:12 – Lane Kiffin “goofy” rant for leaving Ole Miss for LSU 00:02:18 – Miami’s physical dominance and why Ole Miss isn’t built for it 00:03:45 – Destroying the “time of possession matters” myth 00:06:09 – Targeting review, Xavier Lucas ejection and Wisconsin subplot 00:07:03 – Mario Cristobal’s rock-fight style keeps Ole Miss in the game 00:10:05 – Carson Beck’s clutch final drive and full stat-line breakdown 00:11:54 – Mark Fletcher, Malachi Toney and Ole Miss’ atrocious tackling 00:13:49 – Why George says Miami can’t keep up with Oregon or Indiana 00:18:26 – Reading viewer comments and owning Miami–Ohio State predictions 00:23:02 – Miami’s rushing numbers vs national stats: perception vs reality 00:29:07 – “Where is the SEC?” and the argument Big Ten better than SEC right now 00:31:09 – Blue-chip ratio, NIL, transfer portal and who can really win a title 00:37:05 – What actually correlates to winning: turnovers, TDs & explosives 00:46:08 – Oregon vs Indiana preview, future Miami matchup & 1M views gratitude #miamihurricanesfootballOleMissFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #FiestaBowl #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFB #ACC #secfootball #MiamiFootball #OleMiss # #OregonDucks #IndianaFootball #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #LiveReaction #oregonfootball #mariocristobalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CFP Teams + Families Hurt By Transfer Portal: Saban is Winning, Lane Kiffin Villain

CFP Teams + Families Hurt By Transfer Portal: Saban is Winning, Lane Kiffin Villain College Football Playoff semifinals are here—Oregon football vs Indiana football and Ole Miss football vs Miami football—and George Wrighster breaks down the Nick Saban effect, the transfer portal chaos, and why this CFP Final Four feels different. With the national championship game next, the biggest story might not even be the matchups… it’s the people and the decisions shaping them. George explains why Nick Saban is still impacting the College Football Playoff more than any coach in history—because the semifinal coaches connect back to his coaching tree in a way college football has never seen. Then he dives into the transfer portal and how it’s hitting teams in real time, including Oregon’s depth getting tested as players leave while the Ducks are still alive in the CFP. This episode also gets personal: George shares his family’s real transfer portal experience with his son currently in the portal, the stress it puts on families, and why opportunity matters just as much as talent—especially for players who weren’t five-star, headline recruits. From NIL market realities to roster turnover across college football, this is the truth-teller version of what’s really happening behind the scenes. Plus, George hits the latest Ole Miss news after Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU, why loyalty still matters in college football, why Carson Beck deserves respect, and how the CFP bracket has gone completely off the rails compared to early-season predictions. Chapters: 00:00 – CFP semifinals: Oregon vs Indiana + Ole Miss vs Miami 02:23 – Nick Saban coaching tree: why Saban still “wins” the CFP 07:08 – Transfer portal chaos + NIL money talk (real numbers) 12:17 – Oregon Ducks depth issues heading into Indiana Hoosiers matchup 14:44 – George’s family transfer portal story (the side fans don’t see) 22:48 – Portal fallout across college football (Auburn, Iowa State, more) 25:50 – Ole Miss news: Trinidad Chambliss + Kiwan Lacy and why “home” matters 28:38 – Ole Miss vs Miami: SEC vs ACC style clash in the CFP 29:34 – Carson Beck talk + Georgia legacy conversation 31:16 – Lane Kiffin to LSU: the drama, the trolling, the consequences 36:11 – George’s early CFP bracket vs what actually happened 37:06 – Oregon national title promise: “I’m acting a complete ass” if they win #CFP #OregonFootball #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball #NickSaban #IndianaFootball #OleMissFootball #MiamiFootball #BigTen #SEC #ACC #DanLanning #KurtCignetti #MarioCristobal #LaneKiffin #CarsonBeck #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #CollegeFootballPlayoffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame’s CFP MELTDOWN, Utah’s $500M NIL Bag, Troy Aikman vs UCLA

Notre Dame football being left out of the College Football Playoff caused a meltdown. Possible transfer portal QB's like Sam Leavitt )ASU), Dylan Raiola (Nebraska Football), Lanorris Sellers (USC football) are about to get massive NIL money drama and a $500 million Utah Utes private equity bombshell all collide with George Wrighster. From the latest CFP rankings to Notre Dame football melting down over Miami Hurricanes football and Alabama football getting the last playoff spots, this episode dives into how the CFP committee really thinks, and why schedule roulette and conference bias are breaking the system. George breaks down why Notre Dame football only has itself to blame for missing the 12-team field, how Miami’s résumé and head-to-head win stacked up, and why Alabama and Georgia bulldogs always seem to land on their feet in the SEC-driven CFP world. Then it’s the new age of business: the Utah Utes’ groundbreaking private equity deal with Otro Capital, how a $500M war chest changes Utah’s Big 12 and CFP ceiling, and why this “Utah Brands & Entertainment” model might be the future of college athletics. George connects that move to the transfer portal and NIL reality—Troy Aikman publicly tapping out of NIL after writing a big check, Dante Moore and Bryce Underwood navigating coaching changes and QB rooms, and why donors are demanding real structure instead of handshake deals. If you care about the portal, NIL, realignment, Utah’s arms race, and whether the CFP should expand to 16 teams with cross-conference matchups between the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12, this live breakdown is your blueprint for where college football is headed. Chapters: 00:00 – Week with no games, but CFP chaos, portal and NIL on fire 00:54 – Transfer portal open: under-the-radar names your team should chase 01:42 – QB carousel: Sam Levitt, Nico Iamaleava, Dylan Raiola and “ring culture” 04:53 – Staff moves to keep QBs: South Carolina, Oregon football, Michigan and Bryce Underwood 06:21 – “Time for pay”: transfer portal, draft decisions and money choices 07:18 – Notre Dame football loses its mind over CFP; why Miami hurricanes football got the nod 11:00 – How the committee led Notre Dame on, then flipped them late 13:43 – Story time: ring-box fakeout and how it mirrors ND’s CFP expectations 17:23 – History lesson: TCU 2014, Florida State 2023 and late-season bait-and-switch 19:33 – ACC politicking for Miami, “friends with benefits” Notre Dame and conference loyalty 21:21 – Utah Utes’ private equity move explained: Utah Brands & Entertainment 29:37 – Why boosters vs private equity is really “Saturday emotion vs Monday spreadsheets” 31:16 – How Utah football model could spread and why Texas Tech is already close 33:15 – Troy Aikman’s NIL frustration and what it says about the old booster model 35:38 – Why NIL needs real contracts, buyouts and structure like the NFL 40:26 – Building a 16-team CFP: auto bids, at-larges and schedule roulette fixes 42:27 – Cross-conference games (SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12) as a tiebreaker for extra bids 44:19 – Conference title weekend mini-playoffs and why networks will love it 45:08 – Final CFP bracket thoughts, media lobbying and why this show stays honest #notredamefootball #collegefootballplayoff #alabamafootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #TransferPortal #NIL #UtahUtes #NotreDame #MiamiHurricanes #secfootball #BigTen #Big12 #ACC #texastechfootball #OregonDucks #MichiganFootball #UCLA #TroyAikman #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #Live #bigtenfootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CFP Rankings JUST BROKE College Football Twitter

College football rankings, the College Football Playoff race, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama football, Miami Hurricanes football, Notre Dame football, BYU, Ole Miss and Oklahoma Sooners, ohio state football are all under the microscope in this live show as George Wrighster reacts to the latest CFP rankings ahead of conference championship weekend. With the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 titles on the line, every move the committee makes changes the path for programs like Texas Tech football and Texas A&M as they fight for respect, bowl position and future playoff access in an expanded field. George goes through the rankings line by line and asks the questions fans are screaming about: did the Ducks do enough to control their Big Ten destiny, are the Bulldogs still treated like the standard in SEC football, and did Alabama football get the benefit of the doubt once again? He dives into where Miami Hurricanes football and Notre Dame football really stand in the ACC and national conversation, whether BYU is being punished for schedule and conference, and how Ole Miss and the Oklahoma Sooners fit into the Big 12 and SEC chaos heading into championship weekend. Throughout the live stream, George mixes instant reaction with big-picture talk: who actually deserves a playoff shot, which brands are living off reputation, and how these rankings set up maximum drama when the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 titles kick off. Tap into the chat and sound off with your own top four, your biggest gripe with the committee, and which team you think is one upset away from crashing the College Football Playoff party. #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoff#oregonducks #georgiabulldogs #livereaction #alabamafootball #miamihurricanesfootball #notredamefootball #byufootball #cfp #olemissfootball #oklahomasooners #texastechfootball #texasamfootball #secfootball #cfbrankings #bigtenfootball #big12football #accfootball #cfb #texaslonghorns #on3 #aptop25 #ohiostatefootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lane Kiffin to LSU! Week 14 CFB Chaos & CFP Fallout

Week 14 college football is pure chaos for the College Football Playoff, and the coaching carousel is spinning just as fast – headlined by Lane Kiffin reportedly bolting the Ole Miss Football for the LSU Tigers. In this live reaction George Wrighster reacts to how the ripple effects will hit jobs, recruiting, and NIL at places like the Florida Gators, Arkansas Razorbacks, UCLA Bruins and Penn State football. From there, George dives into the week 14 CFB games that will define the CFP picture and wonders if the Texas Longhorns have done enough to make the CFP: the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl, Oregon Ducks vs Washington Huskies in a Big Ten heavyweight clash, Georgia Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford, and Texas Tech Football vs West Virginia Mountaineers. He breaks down which contenders like Texas football, Notre Dame football, Utah Utes, BYU, and others vie for the final spots helped their playoff résumé, which ones choked under pressure, and how the committee is going to juggle all these results on Selection Sunday and the Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and SEC conference championship games. Throughout the live show, George ties the on-field chaos to the off-field moves: how Lane Kiffin to LSU changes the identity of the Tigers, what Alex Golesh could bring if he lands at Auburn football, why Jon Sumrall leaving the Tulane Green Wave for the Florida Gators Football would shake up recruiting in the South, and how Ryan Silverfield jumping from the Memphis Tigers to the Razorbacks would play in the SEC West. He keeps an eye on open situations with the Bruins and Nittany Lions, asking who’s bold enough to go big-game hunting and who will panic-hire the wrong name. This is a fully interactive live reaction — you’ll get instant thoughts on momentum swings, controversial calls, Heisman moments, and the future of the biggest brands in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC. Tap in, hit the chat and answer the real questions: Which Week 14 result did the most damage to the playoff race, and which coaching move is about to blow up in a school’s face? Chapters: 00:00 – Week 14 chaos, Lane Kiffin drama sets the tone 01:07 – Chalky results and what they mean for AP poll and CFP 02:13 – Coaching calendar vs academic calendar: why timing breaks teams 03:15 – Signing Day vs transfer portal: the real conflict 04:20 – Fix idea: end CFB by Jan 1 to curb mid-playoff exits 05:18 – Accountability segment: why Lane Kiffin owns this mess 06:21 – Deadlines, extensions, and why ADs must force clarity 09:14 – “Family on the visit” = he’s gone; how staff read the tea leaves 12:26 – How to tell your team you’re interviewing without lying 16:07 – Major hires begin: Michigan State out, Pat Fitzgerald in 18:10 – Why Alex Golesh to Auburn can work if boosters align 19:06 – Ryan Silverfield to Arkansas and the “win the presser” fallacy 21:15 – LSU football should’ve targeted John Summerall; cultural fit matters 26:03 – Pete Golding era at Ole Miss; assistants who stayed vs left 28:21 – Open chairs: UCLA and Penn State; what the silence signals 33:39 – Penn State football rumor mill: playoff-tied candidates and timing tells 35:43 – Texas fans vs CFP reality: résumé, eye test, and context 40:17 – Live CFP board mapping: projected risers/fallers after Week 13 44:18 – Notre Dame vs Miami for the last CFP slot: loss quality vs head-to-head 46:24 – ACC in trouble; G5 auto-bid chaos (JMU, Tulane, North Texas, UNLV) 50:33 – Big 12 double-bid path; SEC squeeze scenarios 52:36 – Georgia–Alabama outcomes and who’s safely in 58:15 – Game reaction: Georgia edges Georgia Tech; concerns linger 59:40 – Indiana detonates Purdue; what the defense says about January 01:01:31 – Texas tames Texas A&M; why the Aggies were overrated 01:02:52 – Utah’s run-defense red flags; two-week rushing avalanche 01:03:52 – Iowa throttles Nebraska; extension talk and expectations 01:04:49 – Oregon over Washington: line play, depth, and December ceiling 01:06:00 – Oregon seeding math: bye vs home game and time-off rbeatsisk 01:08:05 – Ohio State’s beats Michigan: historic or untested? 01:13:30 – Credit to Clemson’s 7–5 resilience; process over panic 01:15:28 – South Carolina trendlines and empty assurances 01:16:33 – Michigan’s NIL/recruiting ceiling vs scheme appeal 01:18:44 – Florida State crossroads and the hard math on buyouts 01:20:37 – Who’s worth $90M guaranteed? Short list and standards 01:22:26 – Closing notes, programming slate, and next live CFP reaction #LaneKiffin #CollegeFootball #lsufootball #olemiss #texaslonghorns #SECFootball #BigTenFootball #OregonDucks #WashingtonHuskies #AlabamaFootball #Week14 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFB #CoachingCarousel #TexasTechfootball #GeorgiaBulldogs #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #ACC #Big12 #bigten #auburnfootball #livereaction #cfp #ohiostatefootball #indianafootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.