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Dive into the excitement of the latest games, player highlights, and all things football. Join us weekly for thrilling breakdowns and insights that celebrate the passion of the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, there’s something for everyone. Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, All College Football Music by Shadow2Real
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January 22, 2026
<p><span>The College Football season has officially ended. Indiana completes the greatest turnaround in college football history, capturing their 1st-ever football championship with an undefeated season. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>We will recap the National Championship game as well as take a look back at some the moments from Season 4 of BDTG and look ahead to next season in college football. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Fanatics: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffanatics.93n6tx.net%2Fplaymakerz&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBPV2pNV2JZNXVtazczR3pwalhhT09KUVRXUXxBQ3Jtc0ttNlFxMEZqZGNqbHE4MDhTYzBma1kwS19NdURKcUZxOWNnMTBjXzhKbnVjbXNLbVpueml2MFdaZFU0MWMya1VWS2JyajVXTV9FQ3NlOXhMazkyRG42dE81eGRLcHhYNWpxcjM0TnhQZHNGZ0VhVEVJSQ&v=o0JYmGNU9sI" rel="nofollow">https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/playmakerz</a></p><p><span>Paramount+: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fparamountplus.qflm.net%2Fplay&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFjRlgtdXQ5UUEyRERYV1QtMjlWc210cjJrd3xBQ3Jtc0tudVBzQ2h2MlpRUG5Rc1dMMlc1SVBORlhGVFhiRWlzeVN4bDF6b29lWXMwN1hYOVJfSmFMSTNycTVaT0NZazJ5bU1TMXE1c1BRZkxCbFFTTFpSOG1jeWFyeUNvUkpiMmdaMjZvTzF5Vjc2VW9CQ3Fvcw&v=o0JYmGNU9sI" rel="nofollow">https://paramountplus.qflm.net/play</a></p><p><span>Lids: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Flids.7q8j.net%2Fplay&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWtkeHA3MHBjdXUtRmFockhOTW1melktNkNPZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsNFVzSFpFb1c5RlZGRWlSMkc4eE5BWlZCVG1DdkNJdzBnanR3NTVrUHpHTVJEampYcnpqWEQ1NTlqOGpaVmpWZWY5eUJDaHAzaHN4ekVIRjc0cVZrWFdHUWlJZEx3NEI4cE9nTGpRMjA0b3p2cVNHSQ&v=o0JYmGNU9sI" rel="nofollow">https://lids.7q8j.net/play</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>Music provided by Shadow2Real.</span></p><p><span>Check him out on Spotify:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F4vPs2..&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhHVkNyRm5xNTBadWczRE1JT0tVS2E4alJQUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMXBBQW9xanlLemxCYUkzOXVjTTdyRVJsRWl3VEgxOE9qeUhHdjNrS2oxRnZTbFZ0ZXZOOU5Fa1B0ZVhNOFcta1dBNW83bkJudy1mTF9fYThMR3pZSFMyMHFIVENuTENxYWRZMFNxQlptODk2Z1RRZw&v=o0JYmGNU9sI" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vPs2..</a><span>.</span></p>
January 17, 2026
<p><span>It all comes down to this: The National Championship. The Miami Hurricanes are back in the Title Game for the first time since 2001. Indiana looking to become a football program by capturing their 1st ever championship. </span></p><p><span>We will recap the CFP semifinals and preview Monday's National Championship Game. </span></p><p><span>Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Music provided by Shadow2Real.</span></p><p><span>Check him out on Spotify:</span></p><p><span>https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vPs2...</span></p>
January 13, 2026
<p>On this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron, the crew dives deep into the growing conversation around NCAA reform, sparked by comments from <strong>Nick Saban</strong>.</p><p>We break down Saban’s concerns about the lack of control within the NCAA, the role of conference commissioners, and why he believes the college football calendar — including the transfer portal and spring practices — needs to change.</p><p>What does this mean for players, programs, and the future of college football? We discuss it all and explore whether real reform is possible in today’s landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football!</p><p><br></p><p>Footage courtesy of ESPN.</p><p>All rights belong to ESPN and its affiliates.</p><p><br></p><p>This content is used for commentary, criticism, and educational discussion in accordance with Fair Use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.</p>
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Dive into the excitement of the latest games, player highlights, and all things football. Join us weekly for thrilling breakdowns and insights that celebrate the passion of the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, there’s something for everyone.
Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, All College Football
Music by Shadow2Real
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