Cover 3 College Football Big Game Breakdown: Keys To The Game, X-factors for Alabama-Georgia, LSU-Ole Miss, more! | Cover 3
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Sep 24, 2025 The hosts dive into the high-stakes matchups between Alabama and Georgia, focusing on who will dominate the line of scrimmage. They also analyze LSU's clash with Ole Miss, highlighting tempo and defensive strategies as key factors. The impact of John Mateer's injury on Oklahoma's playoff chances is discussed, alongside thoughts on Florida State's crucial game against Virginia. Other matchups like Notre Dame vs. Arkansas and Auburn at Texas A&M are examined, offering insights into team momentum and player performance.
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Oklahoma's Season Hinges On Mateer
- John Mateer's hand injury is a major setback that could cost Oklahoma key games and derail playoff hopes.
- Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott stress Oklahoma may struggle without Mateer against Texas and South Carolina, altering their season outlook.
Run Home-And-Homes Back-To-Back
- Tom Fornelli prefers home-and-home scheduling in back-to-back years to preserve rivalry continuity and emotional momentum.
- He advises leagues to run rival home-and-homes to keep game energy and fan engagement consistent.
Permanent Opponents Smooth Scheduling Gaps
- The SEC's permanent-opponent choices aim to guarantee weaker opponents for every team, smoothing schedule disparity.
- Danny Kanell and Tom Fornelli note some teams effectively received 'gifts' like easier pairings that could skew yearly strength.