College football never sleeps — and this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show tackles one of the biggest stories, and heaviest conversations of the season.
Hosts Seth Saunders and James Kehm dive deep into the Michigan football controversy, including the firing of Sherrone Moore, the role of athletic director Warde Manuel in Michgan's crumbling culture, and what this moment means for Michigan’s identity, credibility, and future leadership.
From there, the show pivots to the purest parts of the sport:
🏆 the FCS Playoffs,
🇺🇸 the Army–Navy Game, and
🔥 James Madison’s CFP breakthrough, as JMU earns a College Football Playoff bid and awaits an opening-round matchup with Oregon.
Topics Covered:
🟦 Michigan’s Turmoil — Sherrone Moore’s firing and administrative accountability
🧠 Warde Manuel’s Role — institutional failure vs. individual blame
🔄 Coaching Carousel Impact — why Michigan’s next hire is uniquely difficult
🏆 FCS Playoff Quarterfinals:
- Villanova vs. Tarleton State
- South Dakota vs. Montana
- UC Davis vs. Illinois State
🇺🇸 Army–Navy — the most sacred game in American sports
🟣 James Madison’s CFP Bid — what it means for the program and the sport
This is a conversation about power, consequence, tradition, and why Saturdays still matter.
Chapters
00:00 The Fallout of Sherrone Moore's Firing
02:53 The Broader Implications for Michigan Football
06:07 Coaching Market Dynamics and Future Prospects
09:02 The Impact on Players and Roster Decisions
12:01 Penn State's Strategic Hire of Matt Campbell
14:53 FCS Playoffs and the Significance of Army-Navy Game
21:07 Game Predictions and Matchups
28:35 The Significance of Army-Navy Game
33:17 Bowl Games and College Football Playoffs
37:30 JMU's Rise and Social Media Buzz
👉 Was Michigan’s leadership failure bigger than any one coach?
👉 Which FCS team makes the title run?
👉 Can JMU shock the world?
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