Josh Pate's College Football Show Week 13 Reaction Show + Lane Kiffin Rumors & AP Poll vs CFP Rankings
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Nov 24, 2025 Reactions to Week 13 in college football heat up as thrilling games like USC vs. Oregon take center stage. The Ducks' impressive win raises questions about their playoff prospects. Lane Kiffin's coaching drama continues, with Florida and LSU eyeing potential hires. Observations on the chaotic CFP rankings spark debates about the playoff landscape. Meanwhile, FSU decides to keep Mike Norvell, and the coaching searches at Auburn and Penn State unfold. Plus, early best bets are revealed for the upcoming week!
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Oregon's Culture Overcame Missing Stars
- Oregon's win over USC showed culture depth: next-man-up performance despite injuries.
- Josh Pate credits special teams and a Big Ten style rushing advantage as game-deciding factors.
Build Culture To Survive Turnover
- When rebuilding, prioritize culture and consistent systems to maintain performance despite personnel changes.
- Pate points to Oregon and Notre Dame as examples where program culture produced consistent results.
USC Fix Requires Time, Not Snap Solutions
- Josh Pate argues Lincoln Riley needs time to rebuild USC's culture, not instant fixes.
- He sees progress but says a true reset can take two to three years even if Riley means it.