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aka the cover three tailgate where they are either celebrating or mourning the situation that we might be.

And yes, we are live 11.34 p.m. Eastern time.

We are in the literal final moments of SMU's efforts to avoid disaster. It seemed as though they had stormed back from a double-digit

deficit against Cal only to have that lead and take it away again. And Tom is making a face.

Dictate to me, Tom, Tom dictate that was nearly picked off by

Cal but there's a flag I don't know what it is it might be a holding this thing might be done

let's see what the flag is here but Lashley does not look pleased garrett in our

resident Texas A&M fan in the tailgate says we should only talk about Saturday's games.

Denied, Garrett, denied. We're talking about the whole daggone weekend. This is the week 14

instant reaction. Lots to be able to peel through right now. Again, the ACC and SMU and all of

that is unfolding right there. Bud, take it. What do you see?

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