DEEP DIVE: Alabama at Oklahoma in the CFP | Can Crimson Tide knock off Sooners in Norman? Michigan Head Coaching Search Update | What do Nebraska, Tennessee do next at QB?

It’s time for a Megaboard Wednesday, and we start with the first game of the College Football Playoff: Alabama at Oklahoma. As initial injury reports have been unveiled for this SEC showdown in Norman, Andy & Ari dive into what both teams need to accomplish to be victorious in the first round. Who will advance to play Indiana in the Rose Bowl? Find out here as Andy & Ari go deep into this intriguing matchup

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:05) Presenting Sponsor

(2:50) Intro: Alabama at Oklahoma Injury Report

(16:39) How do Bama fans feel about Kalen DeBoer?

(25:00) Omaha Steaks

(26:09) What will Nebraska do after Raiola’s departure?

(46:15) GameTime

(47:27) Pop-Tarts Bowl: Georgia Tech vs BYU

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(56:07) Michigan’s Coaching Search: DeBoer or Dillingham?

(1:11:07) Tennessee at QB in 2026

(1:19:07) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

Later, Andy & Ari visit Lincoln, Nebraska, where Dana Holgorsen commented on the departure of Dylan Raiola. Where will Nebraska turn to next at the quarterback position? Watch here as Andy & Ari dissect the situation in Lincoln.

Next, the fellas head south to Orlando for the Pop-Tarts bowl, where Brent Key and Kalani Sitake got their hands on the Pop-Tarts trophy, which leads to a megaboard post in Notre Dame: Could you imagine Marcus Freeman in this setting?

The Michigan coaching search is a story that continues to have many levels and depths to it. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down quotes and comments from both Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham in regards to their job status.

To close the Megaboard, the fellas head to Knoxville, where Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols could potentially be hitting the portal for a new quarterback in 2026. As Joey Aguilar’s eligibility runs out, the Vols now must make a decision on who the signal caller will be next season. Where will Tennessee turn? Andy & Ari discuss here.

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