Are Diego Pavia & the Vanderbilt Commodores IN the College Football Playoff with a win at Tennessee? Who Gets the Job at LSU, Florida, and Penn State?

Nov 25, 2025

The hosts dive into the high stakes of Vanderbilt's playoff dreams as they face Tennessee, debating the potential for a 10-2 finish to secure a CFP spot. They analyze Tennessee's chances, exploring the significance of their losses versus wins. The conversation shifts to the coaching carousel, dissecting the implications of NIL on job values at LSU, Florida, and Penn State. Who will snag Lane Kiffin if he leaves, and what backup plans do these programs have? Get ready for hot takes and predictions!

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INSIGHT

Loss Quality Rising In CFP Evaluation

The committee appears to value quality of losses as much as quality of wins this season.
That dynamic helps Tennessee's résumé (losses to top teams) but still leaves doubts about their best wins.

ADVICE

Don't Expand Playoff Too Far

Limit playoff expansion to preserve the regular-season value; 12 is Andy Staples' preferred cap.
Ari Wasserman can tolerate 16 but warns too many spots dilute rewards for top teams.

INSIGHT

LSU's Structural Edge Still Matters

LSU remains the premier job because of built-in recruiting advantages and championship expectation.
Lane Kiffin's decision hinges on being nearest to a national title opportunity, making LSU attractive.

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