The Fifth Quarter Podcast

Episode #69: It's the Most Wonderful Season of the Year...Bowl Season (from Dec. 10, 2021)

It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year as The Fifth Quarter Podcast gets you set for bowl season in its entirety! We look at Texas A&M and Houston's bowl destinations, as well as preview what college basketball in Texas could set up to be in the New Year. Of course, we pick all 42 bowl games including the CFP Semifinals and the Army/Navy game. Enjoy this festive season and we will talk to you in 2022! Gig'em Aggies, Go Coogs, and Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Episode #68: Gearing Up for Championship Saturday (from Dec. 3, 2021)

After a chaotic, wild, and crazy Rivalry Weekend, Desmond and George break down the conference championships and what final steps some teams need to take to secure their spots in the CFP. They also talked about Texas A&M and what to expect in their bowl game, whether Houston can pull off a massive upset, and how the coaching carousel has impacted and will impact college football. We will catch you next week for conversation on the CFP selections, the Heisman Trophy, and predictions for the bowl games. Gig'em Aggies, Go Coogs (and Meep Meep Roadrunners!), and talk to you next week!

Episode #67: The 3 F's of Thanksgiving - Food, Family, & Football (from Nov. 23. 2021)

Desmond and George set the stage for Turkey Day football and rivalry weekend in college football as the amount of time to make a statement to the CFP is winding down. This episode of The Fifth Quarter Podcast included Aggies/Tigers and Cougars/Huskies previews, a discussion regarding the CFP Rankings, and some game picks. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday festivities and we will catch you next week for championship weekend! Gig'em Aggies and Go Coogs!

Episode #66: Death, Taxes, and Texas Losing to Kansas (from Nov. 18, 2021)

After the Texas Longhorns lost in overtime to Kansas at home in Austin, the 66th episode of The Fifth Quarter Podcast breaks down all the other action from week 11 of the college football season. Desmond and George look back at Texas A&M/Ole Miss, Houston/Temple and set the scene for what to expect in the upcoming college basketball season. With some game picks and a look at whether UTSA will win the C-USA and if SFA can get into the FCS Playoff Bracket closed out the episode. We'll talk to you next week for some Thanksgiving weekend rivalry games and the set up for conference championship games. Gig'em Aggies and Go Coogs!

Episode #65: Saluting the Troops with a Defensive Disco (from Nov. 11, 2021)

On this Veterans Day, not only do we honor those who serve, have served, or will serve, but we also look ahead to week 11's college football matchups. Desmond and George, in this episode of the Fifth Quarter Podcast, look ahead to the top 15 showdown between Texas A&M/Ole Miss, another crucial win opportunity for Houston, how the state of Texas will favor in bowl season, and make some game picks. Thanks for listening and we will catch you next week. Gig'em Aggies and Go Coogs!