Can Michigan cut the mistakes and make a College Football Playoff run? Alabama and Notre Dame CFP ranking | LSU Head Coaching Search | James Franklin introduced at Virginia Tech | Oklahoma vs Missouri

As Michigan prepares to face Maryland in College Park, Wolverine fans are looking for signs of optimism after narrowly escaping Northwestern by hitting a walk-off field goal at the end of regulation, winning 24-22. It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, and Andy & Ari dive deep into the message boards to see why Michigan fans are feeling confident heading into this weekend's matchup at Maryland. Also, Andy & Ari take a look into Alabama's CFP ranking, LSU's coaching search, and Virginia Tech's introductory press conference of James Franklin. A jam packed show you won't want to miss.

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(2:04) Presenting Sponsor

(4:41) Intro: Megaboard Wednesday

(5:42) Michigan's Offensive Outlook

(15:35) Huel

(16:39) Pressure for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama?

(27:09) Rhoback

(27:19) PaniniAmerica.net

(31:09) LSU's Coaching Search

(37:20) Kenny Dillingham to LSU?

(44:28) James Franklin's Introductory Press Conference at Virginia Tech

(53:45) Missouri & Eli Drinkwitz

(59:20) Oklahoma vs Missouri Preview

(1:01:44) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow

After diving into Michigan's offense, Andy & Ari take a look at the College Fotball Playoff committee's ranking of Notre Dame at 9 and Alabama at 10. Should the Irish really be ahead of the Crimson Tide in the rankings? Andy & Ari dive into this while taking a look at the best wins of both teams.

Later, Andy & Ari visit the Ponderosa on the Bengal Tiger message board to find out the latest rumors and news surrounding the LSU Tigers head coaching search. Who will be the next coach in Baton Rouge? Andy & Ari discuss.

Elsewhere, James Franklin was officially introduced as Virginia Tech's head coach in Blacksburg. As Franklin was welcomed, "Enter Sandman" blared on the speakers. How soon can Virginia Tech compete for the ACC title under James Franklin? Andy & Ari think rather quickly.

To close, Andy & Ari head back to the SEC, where Oklahoma is hosting Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers. Over in Columbia, meanwhile, the fans are discussing on the message boards about the status of Eli Drinkwitz with the Tigers. Is Drinkwitz there for the long haul, and if he is, what are real expectations for the program? Also, can Drinkwitz get his true signature win on the road in Norman? Find out here.

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