Cover 3 College Football CFP First-Round Burning Questions: Alabama-Oklahoma, Miami-Texas A&M, Tulane-Ole Miss & JMU-Oregon
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Dec 16, 2025 The hosts dive into the College Football Playoff's first round, tackling Alabama's offensive struggles and health concerns. They analyze Oklahoma's ability to score and highlight key players like Reuben Bain for Miami. The podcast explores Miami's receiving depth and Texas A&M's offensive line challenges. Meanwhile, Tulane aims to stop Ole Miss, and JMU's inclusion stirs media debate. Predictions for standout performers add excitement as the hosts share their thoughts on what to expect in these thrilling matchups.
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Alabama Offense Has Fallen Off
- Alabama's offense has cratered late in the season, averaging only 1.7 points per possession in its last five games against FBS teams.
- That decline makes the rematch with Oklahoma a real test of whether Alabama's offense is fundamentally broken or just banged up.
Get Key Playmakers Healthy
- Prioritize getting Jam Miller and Josh Cuevas healthy to restore Alabama's passing threat and balance the offense.
- If the Tide can't pass effectively, they must find a new plan because their run game hasn't proven it can carry them.
Depth Isn't What It Used To Be
- Injuries plus roster thinning from the transfer portal and NIL have reduced Alabama's once-deep margins of error.
- DeBoer called LT Overton 'doubtful,' which could materially weaken Alabama's defensive front.