Josh Pate's College Football Show Week 3 Prediction Show + AP Poll Disaster & Best Bets
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Sep 10, 2025 Get ready for a thrilling weekend of college football! The intense rivalry between Georgia and Tennessee takes center stage, with fans questioning if the Vols can finally secure a win. Will Florida rise to the occasion against LSU, as Billy Napier aims to save his job? A rematch between Texas A&M and Notre Dame adds to the excitement, while the hosts dissect the latest AP poll controversies and critique the voting system. Expect surprises in rankings and insightful predictions, all paired with can’t-miss betting tips to make the most of the weekend!
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AP Poll Is Systemically Flawed
- Josh Pate argues the AP poll is fundamentally broken because many voters don't watch games or take it seriously.
- He frames this as a systemic gatekeeping problem that skews college football narratives.
Haley Sawyer Example Of Ballot Failure
- Josh Pate plays Haley Sawyer's AP poll video to illustrate clueless voting after Florida lost to USF.
- He uses her admission that she didn't take it seriously to show how the system fails.
Poor Voters Influence Playoff Perceptions
- Pate says the problem extends beyond individuals: committees and ADs also lack time or interest to properly evaluate teams.
- He warns that poor voters shape playoff thinking because the AP and committee influence perceptions.