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Zaslow Asks Jessica a Terrible Question | Hour 3 (feat. Jessica Smetana)
Jessica Smetana joins Dan to discuss the biggest college football stories of the week, including Michigan's controversial win, Dabo Swinney's early season struggles, and the highly anticipated Texas vs. Ohio State matchup.
Listen on the show ↗Key takeaways
- ⏱️The NCAA has issued new guidance for clock management in college football, advising officials to rely on the program feed rather than synced side-by-side replays.02:55
- 🏈Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan, a four-touchdown underdog, was influenced by a missed facemask penalty and the clock debate, despite Michigan having 500 more total yards.03:40
- 📉Dabo Swinney is showing early season frustration, and his job security is being questioned due to recent struggles, changes in recruiting with NIL, and a lack of elite coordinators.04:27
- 🔮Jessica Smetana believes the Texas vs. Ohio State game, while highly anticipated, won't significantly impact either team's playoff chances if it's a close contest, as both have other opportunities to win big games.09:09
- 🎃Jessica Smetana considers any college football game after September 1st to be part of 'Halloween season,' making games like Alabama vs. Kentucky and Memphis vs. Boise State 'spooky games.'19:44
- 🎮Mike Tomlin, known for his stoic demeanor, has a surprising passion for Minecraft, which he uses to connect with his children.24:52
Chapters
- 0:14⏰ Michigan's Controversial Win and the One-Second Debate
- 0:42🐅 Dabo Swinney's Early Season Struggles
- 11:48🏈 Texas vs. Ohio State: Who Can Afford to Lose Less?
- 31:58👻 Other College Football Week 1 Highlights
- 40:25🎮 Mike Tomlin's Unexpected Minecraft Passion
- 43:20🎤 Tua Tagovailoa and the Art of the Soft Question
The digest
Dan Le Batard and Jessica Smetana dive into a chaotic week one of college football, dissecting Michigan's contentious victory, Dabo Swinney's surprising struggles, and the highly anticipated clash between Texas and Ohio State.
Michigan's Controversial Win and the One-Second Debate
Jessica Smetana kicks off the discussion by acknowledging Michigan's incredible catch by J.J. McCarthy to secure a win against Western Michigan. However, the conversation quickly shifts to the controversial one-second addition to the clock, a decision that sparked widespread debate. Jessica felt "vindicated" when the Big Ten issued a statement and the NCAA released new guidance, clarifying that going forward, officials should rely on the program feed for clock management rather than synced side-by-side replays. She emphasizes that while the catch was amazing, the focus on the clock overshadowed the incredible finish. Dan questions the obsession with the clock, contrasting it with the sheer amazement of a Hail Mary at the end of a game.
Jessica points out that Michigan was a four-touchdown favorite playing a MAC team, meaning "a lot of stuff has to go wrong for you to lose the game." Despite not playing well, Michigan benefited from several factors, including a missed facemask penalty and the clock controversy. Western Michigan, on the other hand, "out-physicaled them" and put up a "hell of a fight," including a 12-and-a-half-minute drive in the fourth quarter that should have sealed the game. Dan highlights the absurdity of Michigan having 500 more total yards than their opponent, stating that such a disparity suggests one team "does not belong on the field with the other football team."
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- Dabo Swinney's Early Season Struggles
- Texas vs. Ohio State: Who Can Afford to Lose Less?
- Mike Tomlin's Unexpected Minecraft Passion
- Tua Tagovailoa and the Art of the Soft Question
- Other College Football Week 1 Highlights
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