Josh Pate's College Football Show Week 5 Reaction Show: Alabama & Oregon Roll + Pittman Fired & AP Poll Reaction
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Sep 29, 2025 Week 5 of college football delivered thrilling surprises! Alabama upset Georgia, ending their home winning streak, while Oregon triumphed over Penn State in a nail-biting overtime showdown. Sam Pittman's firing after Arkansas's blowout loss raised eyebrows, especially with Bobby Petrino stepping in as interim coach. Controversial officiating overshadowed the Wake Forest game, and the new AP Poll stirred debate among fans, showcasing unexpected team rankings. Tune in to catch the highlights and betting insights that could shape the upcoming weeks!
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Alabama's Tactical Reboot
- Alabama showed a clear shift in identity and execution under Kalen DeBoer versus Georgia, especially on third down and in the red zone.
- That performance suggests game-day coaching and situational execution can outweigh roster-level edges in the NIL era.
Ty Simpson's Field‑Level Calm
- Josh Pate described Ty Simpson's composure and leadership during Alabama's drives at field level in Sanford Stadium.
- He emphasized Simpson's calm under crowd noise and clutch third-down execution as pivotal to the win.
Why Game‑Day Coaching Trumps Logo
- Josh argues Georgia's era of automatic dominance is eroding because talent edges are smaller and staffs matter more on game day.
- He warns Georgia must adapt staff and strategy because the sport's landscape (NIL/portal) levels recruiting advantages.