College Gridiron Coast To Coast

In this episode of Get Off My Pylon, Matt Zemek reviews Championship Week across Western college football, breaking down key results, coaching moves, and playoff implications. He covers Stanford and Cal’s coaching futures, Mountain West chaos that sent Boise State and UNLV to the title game, and BYU’s uphill battle against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship. The episode also examines USC’s underwhelming rivalry win over UCLA, UCLA’s bold hire of Bob Chesney, Oregon’s playoff position after beating Washington, and the growing structural flaws of conference championship games in the 12-team playoff era.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Rivalry week brings nonstop chaos as the show breaks down the Big 12 and SEC playoff races, Texas A&M’s legitimacy, Lane Kiffin’s coaching future, and Oklahoma State’s new head coach Eric Morris. The Big 12 race tightens with Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah all fighting for postseason positioning, while the SEC remains loaded with Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M in the spotlight. Jerry Ramsey of The Franchise in Oklahoma City joins the show to analyze Oklahoma’s elite defense, Brent Venables’ growth as a head coach, and what a potential home playoff game in Norman would mean for the Sooners and their fans.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

The Thanksgiving edition of Yards & Stripes featured a brutal week for Army and Air Force, with both teams suffering disappointing Senior Day losses. Army fell 26–25 to Tulsa after a late interception set up the game-winning field goal, putting their bowl eligibility in serious jeopardy. Air Force was dominated 20–3 at home by New Mexico while playing without injured quarterback Liam Sarka. The show also honored a fallen service member with the Travis Manion Foundation Honor Roll, and previewed a crucial Thanksgiving night matchup between Navy and Memphis, plus the Ram–Falcon Trophy game and Army’s must-win contest at UTSA. A week full of emotion, stakes, and service.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Matt Zemek breaks down a wild Week 13 across Western college football. San Diego State takes control of the Mountain West title race, Washington State continues its roller-coaster season, and Cal fires Justin Wilcox as major coaching changes sweep across the region. In the Big 12, BYU moves one step closer to a championship showdown with Texas Tech after a disciplined win at Cincinnati. USC’s defensive struggles resurface in a blowout loss to Oregon, while Washington prepares for a massive rivalry game that could shake up the playoff picture.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

This week on Pigskin and Burnt Ends, Texas football delivered unforgettable drama. Texas A&M pulled off the largest comeback in school history, storming back from a 27-point deficit behind Marcel Reed’s 439-yard performance. Texas Tech rolled UCF and remains firmly in the playoff picture, while BYU dismantled TCU to set up a potential Big 12 title showdown. Utah’s rushing attack crushed Baylor, Houston edged UCF, and North Texas entered the AP Top 25 for the first time in 66 years. We also preview SMU’s upcoming matchup with Louisville and look ahead to rivalry week storylines.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Week 13 brings major shake-ups across Florida football. Jason Powers and guest Peter Blake recap USF’s crushing loss at Navy, which ended the Bulls’ American conference and playoff hopes after a disastrous defensive performance. They break down Florida’s high-stakes coaching search, including whether Lane Kiffin could be the Gators’ next offensive architect—and why John Gruden might be a surprise candidate. The guys also cover Mike Norvell’s uncertain future at Florida State, Miami’s push to stay playoff-relevant, and key developments at UCF, FAU, and FIU. NFL talk wraps the show, with analysis of the Buccaneers’ defensive struggles, Jacksonville’s postseason chances, and Miami's momentum after a win in Madrid.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Week 12 in the Big Ten brought high drama, big wins, and revealing performances across the conference. Oregon dominated Minnesota with key playmakers returning, while Indiana continued its offensive surge behind record-setting QB Brendan Mendoza. Michigan survived a messy outing against Northwestern, and USC stormed back to beat Iowa with a strong second half. Penn State overwhelmed Michigan State, Illinois controlled Maryland despite another impressive effort from Malik Washington, and Washington bounced back in a big way against Purdue. Ohio State coasted past UCLA as the Buckeyes continue their march toward the postseason.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

This week’s Big 12 / SEC Breakdown delivers major playoff talk, bold predictions, and an in-depth SEC spotlight. Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges open with a fiery claim that Texas Tech deserves top-four playoff positioning if they win out, then dives into Oklahoma State’s struggles, LSU’s messy Brian Kelly fallout, and a full rundown of this week’s Big 12 matchups. In the SEC, they examine Alabama’s surge, Georgia’s steady climb, and the postseason paths for Texas, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt. Special guest Molly Robinson of Jox 94.5 joins the show to break down Alabama vs. Oklahoma, discuss Ty Simpson’s rise, evaluate Oklahoma’s elite defense, and analyze Auburn’s coaching search. A packed, insightful episode with major implications across college football.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter