Here’s a quick solo episode from Alex, taking you through the big debate on the Playoff selection committee’s hands before Selection Sunday: Alabama or Miami? Plus, one political consideration you should keep in mind, and a quick aside about how safe Notre Dame should feel.

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Championship Weekend! Alex and Richard break down the FBS conference title games, with notes on a few lower-level playoff games as well. Starting with Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State and going through Ohio State-Indiana, they cover the most interesting angles for each championship game. Then, in THE MAIN COURSE presented by Modelo, it’s time to discuss the possibility of five-loss Duke winning the ACC and creating an unprecedented playoff bracket.

Producer: Anthony Vito

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Subscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who’s decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks!

Shop at Homefield

Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD

Thanks to Nokian Tyres. RSVP for our CFB watch party on December 6 at Mason Jar in NYC here. (Entry is free!)

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SUBSCRIBER EPISODE: Richard got hundreds of questions about this season of coach movement. In this solo episode, he distills a bunch of them and tells you about how to read a coaching search (and how to spot a bad search), Penn State’s doomed pursuit of Kalani Sitake, the difference between Jon Sumrall and Billy Napier, how Auburn’s search went from quiet to chaotic in a hurry, why Arkansas is indeed an upgrade from Memphis, a bit more on Lane Kiffin and the Playoff, and a big list of additional questions. Producer: Anthony Vito

Also, yes, Richard takes these questions from the car. Busy week!

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