Last Call | Miami vs Indiana Proves College Football Has Changed Forever

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Football, News, Basketball, Sports, Sports News

4.9 • 890 Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

College football is changing fast — and not everyone is winning. In this episode, we dive into the unexpected national championship matchup between Miami and Indiana, a game nobody saw coming at the start of the season. We break down why Indiana might cover, how schematic football can beat raw talent, and Miami’s modern formula for success: buy the quarterback, pay big, and build around him. We also get into the transfer portal and NIL fallout, including why the SEC might be a “pretender” league right now, Alabama losing key defensive pieces to Ohio State, and why programs without elite funding may fall behind fast. Is college football becoming a sport where only a handful of schools can truly compete? Then, the conversation takes a personal turn as we reflect on the passing of Bob Weir. From missed trips to the Sphere in Las Vegas to unforgettable performances with Dead & Company, we share stories, regrets, and what Bob Weir meant to music — and to us. This episode blends college football analysis, portal chaos, NIL reality, and a heartfelt farewell to a legend — don’t miss it. 👇 Drop your thoughts below: Is Indiana built to shock the world? Is NIL killing competitive balance? Where does Bob Weir rank among the greatest live performers ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:15.0	Well, it's that time, guys. We're back. The last call. We're going to talk about the national championship game.
0:22.2	We're going to talk about the transfer portal.
0:24.4	And we're going to talk about the late great Bob Weir, which this guy had a ticket to go see dead in company at the sphere.
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1:00.4	Good to see you guys, there he is.
1:16.7	Jake Coker.
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1:18.0	By the time some of these people watch, this national championship game matchup will be over.
1:25.0	But Miami versus Indiana, no one would have had that at the
1:29.9	beginning of the season. It's pretty interesting just because Miami's like literally playing
1:34.0	in their home stadium. And Indiana is a wrecking ball. Yeah, you know, it's funny as Coach
1:40.7	Saban was talking about Miami, I guess it was pre-playoff or whatever they got seated.
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