Complete BS

About Complete BS

Complete BS hosted by Brien Schmauch is the official podcast of Couch Coach Nation — a fast-growing community of passionate sports fans who bring big opinions, loud cheers, and deep loyalty to every game day.

Publisher

Brien Schmauch

Category

sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2025

Latest episode

7 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jan 2026

   Final Four Fallout — Blowouts, Brilliance & Miami–Ole Miss on Deck

   The College Football Playoff field is down to four, and Complete BS breaks down a quarterfinal round that delivered one instant classic, two blowouts, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. Brien and AV recap Miami overpowering Ohio State, Indiana dismantling Alabama, Oregon shutting out Texas Tech, and Ole Miss surviving Georgia in what may end up being the game of the season. From shared game balls and coaching implications to a deep preview of the semifinal matchups, this episode looks ahead to what really matters: who's built to finish the job and who's running out of answers. What's inside: Quarterfinal Recap: Miami's physical edge against Ohio State Indiana's total control over Alabama Oregon's early knockout of Texas Tech Ole Miss vs. Georgia delivers the game of the year Shared Game Balls: Cotton Bowl: Keionte Scott's 72-yard pick-six sparks Miami's run Orange Bowl: Matayo Uiagalelei's strip-sack flips Oregon–Texas Tech Rose Bowl: Indiana DC Bryant Haines' masterclass shuts Alabama down Sugar Bowl: Trinidad Chambliss carries Ole Miss with a statement performance Fiesta Bowl Preview — Miami vs. Ole Miss: Coaching distractions, matchup chess, and why tempo decides everything Can Miami keep it low-scoring again? Does Chambliss finally force the Canes out of their comfort zone? Peach Bowl Preview — Oregon vs. Indiana: Rematch dynamics, quarterback spotlight, and why confidence may trump momentum Coaching stability vs. belief — Lanning vs. Cignetti Book Club Picks: Indiana -4.5 Miami–Ole Miss under 52.5 Why discipline, defense, and mistakes will decide both games With the National Championship in sight, margins shrink and pressure spikes. This is where résumés end and legacies start. :last-child]:mb-0">

2. 

   31 Dec 2025

   Turning the Page — Whittingham to Michigan, Quarterfinal Matchups & New Year's Stakes

   As college football closes the book on 2025 and charges into 2026, Complete BS breaks down a pivotal week across the sport. Brien and AV react to Michigan's surprising head coaching hire of Kyle Whittingham, debate what it means long-term for the Wolverines, and dive into a full slate of bowl games and College Football Playoff quarterfinals. From bridge coaches and coordinator pipelines to opt-outs, matchups, and betting value, this episode sets the table for New Year's football and the race to crown a national champion. What's inside: Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham: Why the move brings immediate stability, questions about age and longevity, and how Jason Beck and Jay Hill factor into a possible head-coach-in-waiting plan. Bowl Game Breakdown: ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah Cotton Bowl Quarterfinal — Miami vs. Ohio State: Can Mark Fletcher get loose against the nation's top defense, and what consistency means for Julian Sayin and the Buckeye offense. Rose Bowl Quarterfinal — Alabama vs. Indiana: Why résumé, balance, and belief favor the Hoosiers — and why Alabama's past doesn't matter anymore. Orange Bowl Quarterfinal — Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Good-on-good across the board, turnover margins, Dan Lanning's edge, and why this might be the game of the round. Sugar Bowl Quarterfinal — Ole Miss vs. Georgia: No Lane Kiffin, Kirby Smart's prep advantage, and why Georgia's steady climb may continue. AV's Book Club: Georgia -6.5 and Indiana–Alabama over 47.5, plus how to find value late in the season. If you're looking for straight talk, sharp matchups, and a clear read on where this playoff is headed — this is the episode that kicks off the new year.

3. 

   24 Dec 2025

   Opening Round Recap — Bama Survives, Miami Advances, Oregon Rolls & Bowl Season Begins

   *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "3bf18030-d352-43b5-b285-51b795caa038" data-testid= "conversation-turn-380" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> The opening round of the College Football Playoff is in the books, and Complete BS breaks down what mattered, what didn't, and what comes next. Brien and AV recap Alabama's comeback win over Oklahoma, Miami's defensive grind against Texas A&M, Ole Miss handling Tulane again without Lane Kiffin, and Oregon's first-half blitz that put James Madison away early. The guys hand out game balls, look ahead to the next playoff matchups, and pivot into bowl season with previews and picks across a loaded slate. From opt-outs and coaching changes to motivation gaps and betting value, this episode cuts through the noise and keeps the focus on the football. What's inside: Alabama 34, Oklahoma 24: Early panic, a momentum-shifting pick-six, missed kicks, and how the Tide flipped the script to advance to the Rose Bowl. Miami 10, Texas A&M 3: A defensive slugfest, missed field goals, Mark Fletcher's takeover drive, and why Miami's formula can travel. Ole Miss 41, Tulane 10: Same matchup, same result — why finishing drives mattered more than coaching changes. Oregon 51, James Madison 34: First-half knockout, backdoor cover, and why the Ducks look built for a deep run. Game Balls: Bryce Fitzgerald (Miami) — two interceptions including the game-sealer Lotzeir Brooks (Alabama) — freshman breakout in a playoff moment Bowl Season Kickoff: Hawaii Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina Pop-Tarts Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. BYU New Mexico Bowl: North Texas vs. San Diego State Gator Bowl: Virginia vs. Missouri Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston Book Club Bets: Clemson -3, Pitt -10, and Cal moneyline — plus where the real value lives this week. Looking Ahead: Early thoughts on the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Orange Bowl as the playoff field tightens.

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