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Bold North State Football Daily Holiday Football EditionIn this special Holiday Football Edition of Bold North State Football Daily on the North Carolina Sports Network, host Mike Waddell, alongside expert coaches Tim Brewster and Jim Collins, discuss various aspects of college football. The episode opens with a festive introduction and lighthearted banter about Christmas traditions, then delves into in-depth discussions of the past, present, and future of college football, focusing on the format of the College Football Playoff (CFP) and the inclusion of non-power conferences. The conversation also covers coaching dynamics and team performance in the 2025 season, particularly the prospects of teams such as Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, and Alabama. Additionally, the episode highlights the local high school football scene and the challenges North Carolina schools face in recruiting amid the growing impact of the transfer portal and NIL deals. To wrap up, the hosts discuss their wishes for the future of college football, calling for reforms in the scheduling calendar and a potential role for Nick Saban as a commissioner to bring sanity back to the sport.00:00 Welcome00:48 Meet the Expert Coaches: Tim Brewster and Jim Collins01:40 Holiday Fun: Scheming Against Santa and Recruiting Presents04:06 College Football Playoff Debate: Group of Five Schools12:20 Recap of the 2025 CFP First Round17:04 Miami vs. Ohio State: Predictions and Analysis19:46 Other CFP Quarterfinal Matchups: Predictions and Insights27:10 High School Football and the Transfer Portal Impact29:01 The Appeal of In-State Colleges for North Carolina Recruits32:52 The Importance of Relationships in Recruiting36:02 Challenges in North Carolina's College Football Programs37:13 Bobby Petrino's Potential Impact on North Carolina43:04 Roster Management and Financial Strategies53:33 The Broken System of College Football58:31 The Future of College Football and Christmas WishesWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState