January 21, 2026: Ryan Kartje on Alijah Arenas debut and hiring of Gary Patterson

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January 21, 2026 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 169

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Ryan Kartje discusses Alijah Arenas' debut and the hiring of Gary Patterson, along with insights on Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden's next moves.

The LA Times' Ryan Kartje joins the pod to discuss the debut of Alijah Arenas, the hiring of Gary Patterson, and the next moves of Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden

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