This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes back ESPN’s Taylor McGregor — one of the most insightful voices in college football media — for an in-depth conversation about the stories shaping this unpredictable season.
They break down the first College Football Playoff rankings, the ever-spinning coaching carousel (including what might be next for Lane Kiffin), and the Group of Five’s playoff chase, led by the wide-open American Conference.
Taylor also previews her broadcast matchup in Starkville — Georgia vs. Mississippi State — and offers insights on other key games around the country:
⚓ Navy vs. Notre Dame — classic matchup with modern twists
🦆 Oregon at Iowa — high-stakes Big Ten tussle
🐅 LSU vs. Alabama — diverging paths since Week 1
🌾 Big 12 Showdown — BYU and Texas Tech in a battle of conference heavyweights
If you love storylines, strategy, and Saturday energy — this is your episode.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
02:21 College Football Playoff Rankings Discussion
04:55 Coaching Carousel Insights
07:45 Group of Five Race for Playoff Spot
10:17 Previewing Georgia vs. Mississippi State
13:01 Upcoming Matchups and Predictions
15:49 Undervalued Teams and Players
18:24 Closing Thoughts and Support for College Football
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