About this episode
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down why schools are playing it safe with nonconference scheduling, how CFP panic is shaping those decisions, and whether a targeting rule change could be coming. The guys also preview a historic quarterback class to watch next season.
0:00 - Welcome
0:30 - Pete’s snowstorm side quest
4:35 - Schools fear big nonconference games?
9:52 - CFP panic and scheduling safer games
13:58 - How to become an elite team
17:55 - Give the fans what they want
23:31 - Hockey vs college football
28:22 - Targeting rule change coming
38:03 - The historic QB class to watch next year
41:59 - The top dual-threat QB is…
44:48 - The top QB with a size advantage is…
48:00 - The top QB with a high growth curve is…
50:58 - The top QB who’s an anomaly is…
54:22 - Which QBs will elevate this season?
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