SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the latest release of the College Football Playoff rankings. What did the committee get right or wrong? Thoughts on the Notre Dame vs. Miami dilemma, Vanderbilt and Texas’ arguments, how far we’re going to go in terms of expansion and more. Plus, what’s at stake this weekend with conference championship games, a word on the latest coach extensions and what the hell is Penn State going to do?? Additionally, the guys touch on some NFL storylines including how this week’s slate is GREAT. How real are the Broncos? Are the Bears THIS good? And finally, thoughts on waxing your nose and SVP goes full Dark Helmet. | SVPod
Approximate Timecodes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:50) SVP wasn’t prepared for the cold… again
(5:00) CFB coaches are getting PAID
(8:30) What is Penn State going to do?!?
(16:06) Bruce Feldman’s tweet is incredible
(18:00) CFP rankings reaction
(22:50) CFP rankings reaction: Vanderbilt’s case
(26:30) CFP rankings reaction: What the committee got wrong
(32:54) More CFP rankings reax
(37:00) Brian Hartline to USF!
(38:20) NFL Week 14 preview
(41:30) How real is Denver?
(46:08) Bears’ dominant win over Philly was EYE-OPENING
(48:40) Lamar Jackson isn’t playing good football
(50:00) New gear!
(52:30) SVP’s draft grade was indeed correct
(57:20) Should you wax your nose?
(1:03:30) Thanks for watching
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1:10:00
To the Windooow
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season. The guys start with the big one in Berkeley as Cal ruined SMU’s CFP chances. Now, DUKE gets in the ACCCG?! The SEC got shaken up a bit as well, as Texas upset Texas A&M, and Alabama won a thriller on the Plains to set up another Alabama-Georgia SECCG. The Big 12 is straight forward, and all fringe CFP hopefuls will be pulling for the Red Raiders. Furthermore, what to make of Texas, Notre Dame, Miami & Vanderbilt’s CFP candidacies. The guys also frequently weigh in on the Lane Kiffin drama as his move to LSU seems imminent. Finally, a Thanksgiving recap, some NFL thoughts, special shoutouts and a special message from the heart. | SVPod
Approximate Timecodes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:52) Duke somehow punches ticket to ACCCG
(3:14) Should Lane Kiffin be allowed to coach Ole Miss?
(6:17) The fallout of Lane’s decision
(7:41) Ole Miss-Miss State recap
(9:30) Ann Arbor recap
(13:00) Ohio State-Michigan recap
(23:00) Texas-Texas A&M recap
(31:40) The Angel Tree is special
(34:37) Ohio State-Indiana will be awesome
(38:30) Texas Tech blows out WVU
(39:38) Who’s in the CFP?
(41:20) ACC could get completely left out
(44:40) Vanderbilt dominates Tennessee in 2nd half
(50:20) Texas’ CFP candidacy
(52:00) Does Lane become a villain?
(59:10) Oregon handles Washington
(1:02:30) Iron Bowl recap
(1:12:50) Bowl eligible shoutouts
(1:12:15) Lots of politicking coming up…
(1:16:00) FCS storylines
(1:17:20) The story of the day
(1:19:00) The Thanksgiving Parade makes no sense
(1:20:50) SVP’s favorite video
(1:22:00) Thanksgiving halftime shows were awesome
(1:22:50) Thanksgiving recap
(1:25:20) NFL thoughts
(1:32:50) Thanks for watching
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1:43:11
Got the Axe Back
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 13 of the college football season. Starting with what happened on the Farm, the Big Man was THRILLED to see Frank Reich, Andrew Luck and the boys get a win. But the best game of the day was where GameDay was, as Oregon got past USC. Georgia Tech also got upset in the night slate, further complicating things for the ACC. Plus, thoughts on Notre Dame’s domination over Syracuse and who should be ahead: ND or Miami? Ohio State also dominated again, as the Buckeyes have simply steamrolled through B1G competition. Also, thoughts on Wisconsin, Washington State, Penn State, the G5, Vanderbilt, Utah, Oklahoma and more. Finally, when Christmas season truly starts and Steve’s goodbye message to Cal. | SVPod
Approximate Timecodes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:38) Steve’s RAW emotion after Stanford beat Cal
(4:53) Oregon gets past USC
(21:21) Pitt upsets Georgia Tech
(31:26) Notre Dame or Miami?
(35:43) Why the little guy deserves a chance
(39:03) Shoutout Wazzu
(43:14) Oklahoma beats Mizzou
(47:35) Vandy rolls Kentucky
(48:58) Utah outlasts Kansas State
(50:12) BYU-Cincinnati reaction
(53:18) Ohio State has DOMINATED
(56:18) Ole Miss and Alabama have TOUGH ONES next week…
(59:18) The Lane Kiffin situation…
(1:00:36) A&M is FAVORED at Texas for the 1st time since…
(1:01:43) Wk 14 look ahead
(1:03:16) Good for Wisconsin
(1:04:08) Good for Penn State
(1:06:35) Good Friday games are gonna be good
(1:08:33) Coming up
(1:10:03) Update on the loan calls
(1:13:56) SVP’s Strosniders story
(1:17:13) Steve is anti-Christmas for 5 more days
(1:18:08) Steve dealt with more mechanical
(1:19:06) Steve got AI glasses!
(1:22:43) No premature texts, please
(1:22:38) Poise was lost
(1:23:43) Steve’s WILD outro
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1:29:42
Nuclear Warfare at 3 AM
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 11 of the NFL season, discussing the Broncos' massive win over the Chiefs, the Rams win over Seattle and Monday Night Football. The Cowboys dominated the Raiders, did Gordo dominate the tables in Sin City? Let's just say he had a night. And the guys had quite the Pai Gow experience to recap. Plus, thoughts on the under-appreciated 49ers, the 7-3 Bears, the Eagles, Lions and more. Finally, a word on the Lane Kiffin situation, James Franklin getting hired by Virginia Tech and if Notre Dame can win a Natty. | SVPod
Approximate Timecodes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:27) MNF reaction - props to Dallas
(3:22) Who is the best team in the AFC?
(5:37) Bills outduel Bucs
(7:58) Schedules have mattered a lot this year
(9:41) Who is the best team in the NFC?
(11:14) Eagles-Lions reaction
(14:45) Rams-Seahawks reaction
(15:47) Are the Lions a dome team?
(19:10) Are the Bears legit?
(23:54) How real are the Panthers?
(25:50) The 49ers are UNDERRATED
(30:39) STOP CALLING ABOUT THE FAKE LOAN
(34:55) Current residents of Pooptown
(37:21) Gordo had a helluva night
(41:20) The Pai Gow experience
(54:17) Vegas recap
(59:36) CFP rankings + Wk 13 preview
(1:06:09) Can Notre Dame or Miami win a natty?
(1:08:05) Georgia in the 4Q has been insane
(1:09:27) The Lane Kiffin situation…
(1:18:40) Should Aaron Judge have won MVP?
(1:21:29) Thanks for watching
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1:24:52
Figured It Out
Scott Van Pelt is riding solo (mechanical) on a special edition of SVPod to bring you a FULL CFB Week 12 recap. SVP starts with Texas A&M’s HISTORIC comeback win over South Carolina in College Station, reacting to how the Aggies were able to pull off the incredible feat. Then, SVP shares what he thought the overall theme was on the day and why it was important for certain teams to prevail. Later, SVP reacts to Oklahoma’s massive win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa and why he wasn’t necessarily surprised Georgia easily dispatched Texas in Athens. Plus, reaction to Notre Dame’s win over Pitt, Ole Miss’ narrow win against Florida, the madness that is the ACC and utter chaos that is the ACC and more. | SVPod
Approximate Timecodes:
(0:00) Intro
(3:22) Bunch of teams figured out how to win
(3:43) Texas A&M pulls off historic comeback
(10:18) Michigan escapes at Northwestern
(11:28) USC rallies past Iowa
(12:52) What to make of Georgia Tech
(15:11) Quick hitters
(17:21) Ole Miss takes care of Florida
(24:02) Ohio State and Indiana continue to be wagons
(26:10) Notre Dame, Texas Tech dominate
(29:03) Oklahoma picks up a MASSIVE win
(33:43) Georgia rolls Texas
(38:20) This CRAZY Arkansas stat
(39:47) Lesson of the day
(40:38) ACC madness
(45:45) Late night musings
(51:20) Merch update
(52:15) Coming up
(56:33) Thanks for watching
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Scott Van Pelt, the popular SportsCenter anchor, hosts a weekly show that will include long-form interviews, commentary, and expanded takes on his "One Big Thing" segment on SportsCenter. SVP will take deep dives with guests and topics in an entertaining way that only he can. Stanford Steve, producer of SVP's SportsCenter, turned partner, will be involved, as always.