Episode Details

Another week of college football, another round of upsets, and somehow only three undefeated teams remain.

This week on College Football's Last Call, Joshua Stein welcomes Laurence Kessler back to the show alongside Jason Ganz and special guest Michael Thompson for a lively discussion about the unpredictable college football season.

With Georgia coming off its bye week, the guys turn their attention to the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, which moves from Jacksonville to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta this year. They share stories from Georgia–Florida games dating back to 1997, debate whether the Bulldogs are ready to bounce back from their loss to Auburn, and make their predictions for Saturday's rivalry showdown.

Around the country, Texas survives Ole Miss, BYU and Tennessee suffer costly losses, and the playoff picture becomes increasingly complicated. The guys debate which conferences will earn the most playoff spots, whether three-loss SEC teams deserve consideration, and which programs are legitimate contenders.

Plus, Joshua introduces a new segment, "Old Man, Get Off My Lawn!" Michael leads a spirited conversation about the proposed 24-team playoff, the commercialization of college football, NIL, and whether the traditions that made the sport special are disappearing.

Of course, no episode would be complete without Laurence's Sucker Bet of the Week, Jason's Jimbo of the Week, and a hilarious discussion about the possibility of Arch Manning wearing Georgia red and black next season.

Four friends, plenty of opinions, a little nostalgia, and another week of college football madness.

SHOW NOTES:

• Another chaotic weekend of college football leaves just three undefeated teams remaining.
• Georgia's bye week: Getting healthy, regrouping after Auburn, and preparing for the second half of the season.
• Gunner Stockton's performance and whether Georgia can make another championship run.
• Georgia–Florida moves to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the first time.
• Remembering Georgia–Florida trips to Jacksonville, including the Bulldogs' memorable 1997 upset.
• The World's Smallest Indoor Cocktail Party and the traditions surrounding the rivalry.
• The rising cost of attending college football games, including ticket prices for Georgia–Florida and COSM.
• Georgia–Florida predictions, betting lines, and whether the Bulldogs will cover the spread.
• Week 8 upsets: BYU, Tennessee, Texas Tech, and Ole Miss all suffer losses.
• Texas defeats Ole Miss: Arch Manning's inconsistency, Steve Sarkisian's coaching, and what the result means for Georgia.
• Tennessee's loss to South Carolina and a remarkable similarity between several recent SEC finishes.
• Indiana survives Michigan in overtime, and the Big Ten playoff picture becomes increasingly complicated.
• The College Football Playoff debate: How many teams will the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC send?
• Can a three-loss SEC team make the 12-team playoff?
• NEW SEGMENT — Old Man, Get Off My Lawn! Is college football losing its identity?
• The proposed 24-team playoff, conference championships, bowl games, and the future of college football traditions.
• Michael Thompson compares college football's changing landscape to LIV Golf and calls on Augusta National's Green Jackets to save tradition.
• Laurence offers a counterargument: Could an expanded playoff actually make more postseason games meaningful?
• Sucker Bet of the Week: Laurence reviews his winning picks and identifies Oregon–Northwestern as his next opportunity.
• Jimbo of the Week: Jason calls out Utah fans following the controversy involving Pat McAfee, while Michael nominates Dabo Swinney and Florida State.
• Could Arch Manning t