The Ryen Russillo Podcast Dumb to Still Believe in the Bengals and 49ers? Plus, New CFB Rankings, Where to Put Alabama, and Heisman Talk With Todd McShay.
Oct 7, 2024
Todd McShay, a prominent ESPN college football analyst, joins to discuss the impact of NIL on leveling the college football playing field. They dive into the chaotic nature of this season with surprising upsets, including Alabama's recent struggles. McShay shares insights on Heisman contenders and evaluates the Bengals' performance as they face a challenging season. The conversation also touches on rookie quarterbacks and how transferring players reshuffle team dynamics, reshaping the future of college football.
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Context Explains Baltimore's Defensive Stats
- Baltimore's defensive numbers look bad but are skewed by facing Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow early in the season.
- Ryen argues context (opponents faced) explains poor metrics and predicts improvement under the coaching staff.
Niners' Loss Was A Sequence, Not A Fluke
- San Francisco's collapse vs. Arizona highlighted multiple costly possessions, not just one mistake.
- Russillo remains unconcerned long-term, citing overall quality despite blown leads.
Don't Overreact To Early-Season Upsets
- Russillo expanded his college top-12 after many upsets and kept Texas at number one.
- He resists jumping to conclusions from one weekend and defends keeping Alabama near the top despite losing to Vanderbilt.