Episode 26 - Jeffy McJefferson Flies Solo with the National Championship Recap and NFL Conference Championship Preview

What happens when a national championship game doesn't live up to the hype? Join me, Jeffy McJefferson, as I navigate the anticlimactic showdown between Notre Dame and Ohio State, all the while missing my co-host The Ricker who is out of town and El Dude who's off tackling personal matters. Scheduled awkwardly on Inauguration Day, the game fizzled despite high expectations, with Notre Dame's defense crumbling under the pressure of Ohio State's offense led by a surprising star, K-State's Will Howard. As an Oklahoma fan, it's tough to admit, but Ohio State did win the first four team and now the first twelve team playoffs. Ryan Day's lackluster post game interview was interesting at best. Should the college football playoffs expand to 16 teams to recapture some excitement? Let's mull it over together.

Shifting to the NFL, I dissect the unexpected twists and turns of the playoffs, analyzing whether Justin Herbert truly belongs among football's elite after the Texans toppled the Chargers. Lamar Jackson's playoff prowess—or lack thereof—comes under scrutiny, as does the coaching shake-up in the AFC West with Pete Carroll and Sean Payton taking the reins. With a Dolphins fan's heart, I'm nonetheless cheering for Josh Allen and the Bills as they gear up against Kansas City. And let's not overlook Patrick Mahomes, whose savvy contract might just set a new standard for future contenders like the 49ers. Buckle up for a journey through the layers of gridiron action, from anticipated clashes to surprising upsets.

Chapters

• 0:11 National Championship Game and NIL Changes
• 14:07 NFL Playoff Analysis and Predictions