Josh Pate's College Football Show Week 4 Reaction Show: Clemson & Florida Implode + Michigan & OU Win & AP Poll Reaction
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Sep 22, 2025 Week 4 of college football brought thrilling upsets and standout performances! Michigan cruised past Nebraska, while Oklahoma fought off Auburn in a tense defensive showdown. The shock of the day? Clemson's home defeat to Syracuse raises questions about Dabo Swinney's future. Miami asserted dominance against Florida, igniting fierce rivalry discussions. The hosts break down the week’s results, critique the updated AP Poll, and share betting insights for the upcoming games. It's a packed showdown of highlights and hot takes!
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Clemson's Deeper Crisis
- Josh Pate argues Clemson's loss to Syracuse shows a deeper stale program problem, not a one-off upset.
- He believes continuity won't save Clemson without reinvention and fresh energy from leadership.
Road Trip Announcement
- Josh recounts his travel plans for week five visiting Champaign then Athens to see USC at Illinois and Alabama vs Georgia.
- He frames it as breaking his personal streak of never seeing USC and Illinois live.
Oklahoma's Defense Powers Wins
- Pate highlights Oklahoma's defense as elite and a key reason they beat Auburn despite officiating controversy.
- He singles out John Mateer as a consistent winner who lifts the team in tight games.
