Turning the Page — Whittingham to Michigan, Quarterfinal Matchups & New Year's Stakes

Final Four Fallout — Blowouts, Brilliance & Miami–Ole Miss on Deck

The College Football Playoff field is down to four, and Complete BS breaks down a quarterfinal round that delivered one instant classic, two blowouts, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. Brien and AV recap Miami overpowering Ohio State, Indiana dismantling Alabama, Oregon shutting out Texas Tech, and Ole Miss surviving Georgia in what may end up being the game of the season. From shared game balls and coaching implications to a deep preview of the semifinal matchups, this episode looks ahead to what really matters: who's built to finish the job and who's running out of answers. What's inside: * Quarterfinal Recap: * Miami's physical edge against Ohio State * Indiana's total control over Alabama * Oregon's early knockout of Texas Tech * Ole Miss vs. Georgia delivers the game of the year * Shared Game Balls: * Cotton Bowl: Keionte Scott's 72-yard pick-six sparks Miami's run * Orange Bowl: Matayo Uiagalelei's strip-sack flips Oregon–Texas Tech * Rose Bowl: Indiana DC Bryant Haines' masterclass shuts Alabama down * Sugar Bowl: Trinidad Chambliss carries Ole Miss with a statement performance * Fiesta Bowl Preview — Miami vs. Ole Miss: * Coaching distractions, matchup chess, and why tempo decides everything * Can Miami keep it low-scoring again? * Does Chambliss finally force the Canes out of their comfort zone? * Peach Bowl Preview — Oregon vs. Indiana: * Rematch dynamics, quarterback spotlight, and why confidence may trump momentum * Coaching stability vs. belief — Lanning vs. Cignetti * Book Club Picks: * Indiana -4.5 * Miami–Ole Miss under 52.5 * Why discipline, defense, and mistakes will decide both games With the National Championship in sight, margins shrink and pressure spikes. This is where résumés end and legacies start. :last-child]:mb-0">

Turning the Page — Whittingham to Michigan, Quarterfinal Matchups & New Year's Stakes

As college football closes the book on 2025 and charges into 2026, Complete BS breaks down a pivotal week across the sport. Brien and AV react to Michigan's surprising head coaching hire of Kyle Whittingham, debate what it means long-term for the Wolverines, and dive into a full slate of bowl games and College Football Playoff quarterfinals. From bridge coaches and coordinator pipelines to opt-outs, matchups, and betting value, this episode sets the table for New Year's football and the race to crown a national champion. What's inside: * Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham: Why the move brings immediate stability, questions about age and longevity, and how Jason Beck and Jay Hill factor into a possible head-coach-in-waiting plan. * Bowl Game Breakdown: * ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt * Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke * Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas * Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah * Cotton Bowl Quarterfinal — Miami vs. Ohio State: Can Mark Fletcher get loose against the nation's top defense, and what consistency means for Julian Sayin and the Buckeye offense. * Rose Bowl Quarterfinal — Alabama vs. Indiana: Why résumé, balance, and belief favor the Hoosiers — and why Alabama's past doesn't matter anymore. * Orange Bowl Quarterfinal — Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Good-on-good across the board, turnover margins, Dan Lanning's edge, and why this might be the game of the round. * Sugar Bowl Quarterfinal — Ole Miss vs. Georgia: No Lane Kiffin, Kirby Smart's prep advantage, and why Georgia's steady climb may continue. * AV's Book Club: Georgia -6.5 and Indiana–Alabama over 47.5, plus how to find value late in the season. If you're looking for straight talk, sharp matchups, and a clear read on where this playoff is headed — this is the episode that kicks off the new year.

Opening Round Recap — Bama Survives, Miami Advances, Oregon Rolls & Bowl Season Begins

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "3bf18030-d352-43b5-b285-51b795caa038" data-testid= "conversation-turn-380" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> The opening round of the College Football Playoff is in the books, and Complete BS breaks down what mattered, what didn't, and what comes next. Brien and AV recap Alabama's comeback win over Oklahoma, Miami's defensive grind against Texas A&M, Ole Miss handling Tulane again without Lane Kiffin, and Oregon's first-half blitz that put James Madison away early. The guys hand out game balls, look ahead to the next playoff matchups, and pivot into bowl season with previews and picks across a loaded slate. From opt-outs and coaching changes to motivation gaps and betting value, this episode cuts through the noise and keeps the focus on the football. What's inside: * Alabama 34, Oklahoma 24: Early panic, a momentum-shifting pick-six, missed kicks, and how the Tide flipped the script to advance to the Rose Bowl. * Miami 10, Texas A&M 3: A defensive slugfest, missed field goals, Mark Fletcher's takeover drive, and why Miami's formula can travel. * Ole Miss 41, Tulane 10: Same matchup, same result — why finishing drives mattered more than coaching changes. * Oregon 51, James Madison 34: First-half knockout, backdoor cover, and why the Ducks look built for a deep run. * Game Balls: * Bryce Fitzgerald (Miami) — two interceptions including the game-sealer * Lotzeir Brooks (Alabama) — freshman breakout in a playoff moment * Bowl Season Kickoff: * Hawaii Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii * Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota * First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA * Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina * Pop-Tarts Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. BYU * New Mexico Bowl: North Texas vs. San Diego State * Gator Bowl: Virginia vs. Missouri * Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston * Book Club Bets: Clemson -3, Pitt -10, and Cal moneyline — plus where the real value lives this week. * Looking Ahead: Early thoughts on the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Orange Bowl as the playoff field tightens.

Coaching Shockwaves & Trophy Fallout — Michigan Opens, Army–Navy Ends, Heisman Decided

The regular season is officially in the books, but college football didn't slow down for a second. In this Complete BS episode, Brien and AV react to a packed weekend that delivered a coaching bombshell, a classic Army–Navy finish, the first bowl game, and a Heisman Trophy decision that sparked plenty of debate. They start with the stunning Michigan job opening — why it broke late, who actually makes sense at this stage of the cycle, and whether the Wolverines are headed for a stopgap hire or another round on the carousel. From there, it's America's Game, as Navy edges Army in a tight, physical showdown that once again proves records never matter in this rivalry. The guys also break down the opening bowl game blowout, react to Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman, and debate where Jeremiyah Love, Diego Pavia, and Jacob Rodriguez fit in the final voting picture. They close with early bowl picks and a look ahead to what's next as the postseason ramps up. What's inside: * Michigan Job Opens: Why the timing is brutal, who fits, and how messy this search could get * Army–Navy Recap: Late drama, key breaks, and why Navy found a way again * Heisman Reaction: Mendoza wins, Love vs. Pavia, and how voters actually think * Bowl Season Begins: Washington dominates Boise State and what it tells us * Early Bowl Picks: Salute to Veterans, Cure Bowl, Louisiana–Delaware, and where the value is The season may be ending, but the storylines are multiplying. If you care about coaching decisions, tradition, and honest postseason talk, this is the episode that bridges the regular season and what comes next.

Hardware, Heroes & Rivalry — Heisman Picks, Trophy Night & Keenan Reynolds on Army–Navy

It's award season across college football, and Complete BS is breaking down every major trophy before Saturday's Heisman ceremony and the Army–Navy classic. Brien and AV run through the Bednarik, Biletnikoff, Groza, Ray Guy, Maxwell, O'Brien, Outland, Thorpe, Doak Walker, and Butkus — including who should win and who will win. Then the guys tackle the Heisman race itself: Pavia's surprise surge, Mendoza's résumé, Love's brilliance, and why Sayin shouldn't be in New York yet. They wrap with early bowl picks before welcoming Navy legend Keenan Reynolds for a deep dive into the greatest rivalry in college sports. From plebe summer to the triple-option, from Commander-in-Chief trophies to leadership in the Naval Academy, Reynolds explains why the Army–Navy game is unlike anything else — and exactly what it takes to sing second. What's inside: * Award Season Breakdown: Bednarik, Biletnikoff, Groza, Ray Guy, Maxwell, O'Brien & more * Heisman Picks: Why Mendoza, Pavia, and Love all have a case — and who the guys are backing * Book Club Bets: Army–Navy spreads, totals, and Washington–Boise State * Keenan Reynolds Interview: Triple-option mastery, rivalry pressure, military leadership, and the meaning of singing second * Army–Navy Preview: Rushing attacks, hidden-yard plays, and why one explosive drive may decide it If you respect tradition, trophy season, and straight talk — this is the episode you queue up before Saturday.