We pick the College Football Playoff semifinals | Who wins Ohio State-Texas, Notre Dame-Penn State?

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(0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:37-4:36) Intro; Ari's Mic Issues, Way too Early top 10 preview
(4:37-5:40) Huel
(5:41-8:33) 2 minute wrap up with Huel
(8:34-27:15) Jaden Rashada entering Transfer Portal
(27:16-29:00) AxiaTime.com
(29:01-30:19) Bracket Preview
(30:20-37:22) Notre Dame vs Penn State Picks
(37:23-39:10) PrizePicks Preview of Riley Leonard vs Penn State
(39:11-44:41) Wrapping up Notre Dame vs Penn State
(44:42-47:06) NFL Teams Interested in Steve Sarkisian
(47:07-1:09:36) Picking Ohio State vs Texas
(1:09:37-1:10:47) Conclusion; Previewing Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 10

The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, and Andy and Ari are picking the games against the spread.

Andy’s bracket got destroyed last week, so he’s got to pick a new national champ out of the four remaining teams. Meanwhile, Ari has made clear who he thinks is winning it all and who that team will play in the final.

Orange Bowl

Notre Dame vs. Penn State (+1.5) Total: 46.5

Cotton Bowl

Ohio State vs. Texas (+5.5) Total: 53.5

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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