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This episode breaks down one of the most chaotic football weekends of the season — from Josh Allen’s clutch playoff drive to coaching decisions that could reshape the league. We open with the moment that changed everything: Bills vs Jaguars, a road playoff game that came down to one quarterback taking control when it mattered most. Was that drive luck… or proof Josh Allen belongs in the elite tier? From there, we dig into: • The Miami vs Ole Miss controversy and the no-call that has college football fans furious • Why officiating moments are starting to decide seasons • The growing NFL coaching carousel and what recent firings really say about the league • Playoff teams nobody wants to face right now • Why certain stars disappear when the pressure hits — and others rise This isn’t hot-take TV. It’s real football talk about pressure, leadership, execution, and consequences — the stuff that actually decides games in January. If you love honest analysis, uncomfortable truths, and conversations that go deeper than the box score, this episode is for you. Drop your take in the comments: Was Josh Allen’s drive elite… or overrated? Did Ole Miss get robbed? Which coach is next on the hot seat? Our Sponsors:Fabletics already has incredible deals, and I’ve got an exclusive offer just for my listeners: Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to Fabletics dot com slash loaded, take a quickstyle quiz, and be sure to select loaded when prompted to unlock your 80% off. That’s Fabletics dotcom slash loaded. Tempo Meals For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to: TempoMeals.com/LOADEDRules and restrictions may apply. Underdog Download the app today and use promo code LOADEDto score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars -that’s promo code LOADED● Underdog – Make picks, win money● Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA)and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Seeassets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html fordetails. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA. Concerned with yourplay? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Subscribe for weekly football conversations that don’t play it safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears vs Packers wasn’t just another rivalry game — it exposed everything about how football games are actually decided. In this episode of Fully Loaded, we break down why big games strip away narratives, why quarterbacks get blamed for things they don’t control, and how defense, pressure, and preparation decide outcomes long before the final score. From Indiana dismantling Alabama, to Miami shutting down Ohio State, to Seattle holding the 49ers to their lowest output under Kyle Shanahan — this weekend proved one thing: 👉 Fans are watching the wrong things. We get into: Why playoff football exposes quarterbacks differently than the regular season How elite defenses erase star players and force uncomfortable truths What the Bears–Packers matchup revealed about pressure, coaching, and execution Why stats and highlights lie when the stakes are highest The growing gap between fan narratives and what actually wins games If you think football is about box scores and arm talent, this episode will challenge that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Football Playoff chaos is officially here — and the committee is under fire after a weekend full of blowouts, controversial wins, and teams proving they never belonged.We break down Alabama’s massive comeback win, Miami’s defensive slugfest, Ole Miss and Oregon dominating teams that shouldn’t have made the playoff, and what these results mean as the CFP quarterfinal matchups are now set. Was the committee exposed? Did they get it wrong again?Thanks, REX MD, for sponsoring this episode. Check out the REX MD telehealth platform, specializing in men's health, offering virtual consultations with U.S. licensed doctors for conditions like erectile dysfunction (ED), and more, providing discreet prescription delivery of FDA-approved medications directly to your door, making it convenient and private to access care. Visit: http://www.rexmd.com/loaded - to receive up to 95% Off this holiday season. On the NFL side, this episode covers one of the wildest weekends of the season, including: • The Seahawks vs Rams overtime thriller featuring a historic 2-point conversion controversy • Puka Nacua’s record-setting performance and Stafford’s massive passing night • The Eagles clinching the NFC East and whether they’re actually back • Caleb Williams’ clutch comeback against the Packers in brutal conditions • Growing questions around Joe Burrow’s future in Cincinnati • Why Tua Tagovailoa may be done in Miami and the massive salary cap fallout • The Jaguars’ surge and why Trevor Lawrence finally looks like the guy • Josh Allen winning ugly, the Bills staying alive, and what matters most in December footballWe also touch on playoff implications across the AFC and NFC, quarterback pressure moments, coaching decisions, and why this stretch of the season separates real contenders from pretenders.If you love college football debates, NFL playoff drama, controversial calls, clutch performances, and real football talk, this episode is for you.Drop your take in the comments: • Did the CFP committee get it wrong? • Is Caleb Williams legit? • Are the Jaguars a real Super Bowl threat? • Should Joe Burrow want out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is going to make people uncomfortable — and that’s the point. Michigan didn’t just fire Sherrone Moore… they detonated their entire program in public. From the investigation, the jail incident, and the fallout across the athletic department, this situation raises one brutal question: how did Michigan let this happen — and who’s really responsible? Thanks, Amentara, the Mushroom Alternative to Alcohol, for sponsoring this episode: Go to http://www.amentara.com/go/fullyloaded and use code FL22 for 22% off Thanks, REX MD, for sponsoring this episode. Check out the REX MD telehealth platform, specializing in men's health, offering virtual consultations with U.S. licensed doctors for conditions like erectile dysfunction (ED), and more, providing discreet prescription delivery of FDA-approved medications directly to your door, making it convenient and private to access care. Visit: http://www.rexmd.com/loaded - to receive up to 95% Off this holiday season. Then we go straight at the Heisman voters. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza went undefeated and won — but did college football actually get this right, or did the system overcorrect and hand out the award to “feel good” history? You’re not going to agree with this take. In the NFL, everything flipped in one weekend. Patrick Mahomes’ ACL injury didn’t just end the Chiefs’ season — it exposed them. Are we finally allowed to say Kansas City hasn’t been the same team all year? And while everyone’s defending the Eagles, we ask the question nobody in Philly wants asked: are they lying to themselves about Jalen Hurts? We’ve seen this collapse before — and it didn’t end well. We also don’t dance around: • Joe Burrow’s comments and why they sound like someone halfway out the door • Whether Trevor Lawrence is actually becoming elite or just hot at the right time • Why Bo Nix is still being disrespected despite winning • If the Bears are legit… or one more fraud story waiting to happen • The Colts signing 44-year-old Philip Rivers and why it’s embarrassing • Coaches melting down, dynasties cracking, and media narratives falling apart If you want safe takes, this isn’t your show. If you want real opinions, hit play and argue in the comments. Who’s wrong here — Michigan, the media, the voters, or us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College football is on fire — and Episode 77 of the Fully Loaded Podcast goes straight into the chaos. Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the Lane Kiffin madness, why his new $91 million deal is shaking the entire sport, and whether LSU’s rumored pursuit could trigger the biggest coaching fallout in years. Thanks, Amentara, the Mushroom Alternative to Alcohol, for sponsoring this episode: Go to http://www.amentara.com/go/fullyloaded and use code FL22 for 22% off We also dive deep into the real issues behind today’s coaching carousel: • Why massive contracts are backfiring • How NIL + the transfer portal have changed everything • Which programs are quietly collapsing • The NFL teams in total freefall — and why nobody wants to admit it • The truth behind leadership, locker room culture, and what actually wins games This episode is raw, unfiltered, and loaded with insights only a Hall of Famer like Cris Carter can deliver. ⸻ Topics Covered in This Episode 🔹 Lane Kiffin’s $91M extension — smart move or massive mistake? 🔹 Could LSU really pry him out of Ole Miss? 🔹 The coaching landscape nobody is talking about 🔹 NIL, the transfer portal, and the unintended consequences 🔹 Why some NFL teams are melting down from the inside 🔹 The “invisible” problems destroying winning cultures 🔹 Cris Carter’s insider perspective on coaching, recruiting, and building teams that last ⸻ If You Like These Topics, You’ll Love This Episode • College football rumors & coach movement breakdowns • Deep-dive NFL analysis from real insiders • Leadership lessons that actually apply to life & business • The truth behind what makes organizations win (or implode) ⸻ Listen to More Fully Loaded 🎙 Hosted by Cris Carter & Shawn Meaike 🔥 Weekly episodes breaking down sports, leadership, culture, and life through the eyes of a Hall of Famer and a CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices