Cover 3 College Football Upon Further Review: More LSU-Brian Kelly Fallout, Rankings Reaction, Updated CFP Bracket Projection
Oct 27, 2025
The crew dives into the unexpected firing of Brian Kelly from LSU and the implications for their coaching search. They examine the latest AP Top 25 poll, highlighting teams that deserve more recognition. Bud shares his updated college football playoff projections, sparking debates on playoff locks and bubble teams. Attention turns to notable injuries, especially at Texas Tech, and questions about Arch Manning's performance arise. The discussion also includes coaching strategies in overtime and the struggles of Colorado under Deion Sanders.
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Quick-Trigger Coaching Culture
- LSU fired Brian Kelly after rapidly falling short of lofty expectations and internal friction with the AD.
- The hosts view this as emblematic of faster, emotion-driven coaching turnover in modern college football.
Candidates Exist, Contracts Don't Fit
- There are plenty of qualified coaching candidates despite headlines about shortages.
- The bigger mismatch is between candidate quality and the mega-contracts programs feel pressured to offer.
Polls Reflect Regional Biases
- AP Top 25 movement was minor in the top ten but showed clear SEC voter bias on the margin.
- Teams like Iowa and Washington drew little respect despite on-field merits.
