With Jace out on a family trip, Farbod's flying solo for Episode 6. We kick off a new series spotlighting the most interesting coaches heading into the 2024 season. It’s not about the best—it’s about the ones we’ll be watching closest. This week: Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame and Kyle Whittingham at Utah. Then we dive into Kirby Smart’s latest NIL comments—are they legit concerns or convenient complaints? Finally, we unpack the Strength of Schedule rankings. Spoiler: some coaches drew the short straw, and they know it. Follow us on socials, subscribe, and if you’re enjoying the pod—drop us a rating and review.

We open this episode of Flagged for Discussion with the growing push for a 16-team College Football Playoff. We break down how it would work, why it’s gaining traction, and whether it's better than the proposed 14-team format. Are auto-bids the future or a disaster waiting to happen? Then, it’s time for another edition of Snap Judgement: Surprised Ohio State is favored over Texas Week 1? Is LSU headed for disaster if they lose to Clemson Week 1? And… is Bill Belichick really not making it to Week 1 in Chapel Hill?? Finally, Farbod and Jace reveal their updated college football rankings with a few bold picks, some disagreement, and plenty of dark horse hype.

We kick off this episode of Flagged for Discussion with an unusual headline: President Trump is reportedly considering a federal NIL executive order after talking shop with Nick Saban. Is necessary or just political theater? We debate whether the NCAA needs government help and what that would even look like. Then, it’s time for a deep dive into Miami football: Year 4 of Mario Cristobal is here, and the Canes are loaded through the portal. What does success look like in 2025? Finally, we launch a brand-new segment—Snap Judgement—where we hit quick takes on USC’s recruiting heat, Jared Curtis to UGA, Belichick’s bizarre offseason, and the temperature of some key coaching seats heading into the fall.