College Football Rundown — Week 14 (2025)
Rundown Nation — Rivalry Week has arrived. Week 13 steadied the playoff picture, but now the last Saturday of the regular season brings volatility, line movement, and the emotional swings that define November.
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Host: Mike Storey (filling in for Wahl)
Guests: Josh Harlow (regular), Jeremy Harlow (special guest and de facto Big 12 beat writer)
Theme: “Rivalry Week, Line Moves, and Surviving the Chaos”
Week 13 Rewind — What Mattered for Bettors
USC @ #7 Oregon
- Oregon beat USC 42–27 with a balanced offensive showing.
- USC again struggled to limit explosive plays in the secondary.
Arkansas @ #17 Texas
- Texas won 52–37 behind Arch Manning's 389 passing yards.
- Texas continues to deal with defensive availability issues.
Syracuse @ #9 Notre Dame
- Notre Dame rolled Syracuse 70–7 with complete dominance.
- Jeremiyah Love rushed for 171 yards in a breakout performance.
#18 Michigan @ Maryland
- Michigan controlled Maryland 45–20 without showing much schematically.
- Defensive injuries and depth issues remain a concern entering Ohio State.
#22 Missouri @ #8 Oklahoma
- Oklahoma defeated Missouri 17–6 with strong defensive play.
- Missouri lacked explosive production and struggled to sustain drives.
Miami @ Virginia Tech
- Miami beat VT 34–17 behind a sharp passing day from Carson Beck.
- Defense held up well as Miami continues to trend upward.
(Optional) Kentucky @ #14 Vanderbilt
- Vanderbilt beat Kentucky 45–17 with a big offensive performance from Diego Pavia.
(Optional) Arizona State @ Colorado
- ASU defeated Colorado 42–17 with a powerful rushing performance led by Raleek Brown.
Games of the Show — Week 14 Deep Dive
#1 Ohio State (11–0) @ #15 Michigan (9–2)
Fri 11:00 AM CT (FOX) • Line: OSU -9.5 | Total: 44.5
- A high-stakes edition of The Game with playoff implications.
- Ohio State offense continues to operate efficiently behind Julian Sayin.
- Michigan is healthier at running back but remains thin on defense.
#3 Texas A&M (11–0) @ #17 Texas (8–3)
Fri 6:30 PM CT (ABC) • Line: A&M -2.5 | Total: 51.5
- First major Texas–Texas A&M showdown in years with CFP relevance.
- Texas offense is peaking, while the defense is still working through injuries.
- Texas A&M remains consistent but carries lingering RB depth concerns.
#7 Oregon (10–1) @ Washington (8–3)
Sat 2:30 PM CT (CBS) • Line: Oregon -6.5 | Total: 51.5
- Oregon enters with momentum and playoff aspirations.
- Washington has the ability to challenge Oregon vertically.
- Oregon wide receiver availability is something to monitor.
#10 Alabama (9–2) @ Auburn (5–6) — Iron Bowl
Sat 6:30 PM CT (ABC) • Line: Alabama -6 | Total: 46.5
- A rivalry that always produces unpredictable results.
- Auburn fights for bowl eligibility at home.
- Alabama continues to deal with WR/TE availability impacting red-zone packages.
Arizona (8–3) @ #25 Arizona State (7–3) — Territorial Cup
Sat 8:00 PM CT (FOX) • Line: Arizona -1.5 | Total: 48.5
- High-stakes in-state rivalry meeting.
- Arizona brings more explosive potential.
- Arizona State provides steadier overall balance.
Quick Hitters — Other Rivalry Lines (If Time)
- Ole Miss @ Mississippi State (Egg Bowl): High total suggests an offensive game.
- Iowa @ Nebraska: Very low total pointing toward a low-possession matchup.
- LSU @ Oklahoma: Oklahoma defense continues to trend upward.
- Notre Dame @ Stanford: Notre Dame a heavy favorite after a dominant Week 13 win.
- Vanderbilt @ Tennessee: Tennessee favored; Vanderbilt offense coming off a major performance.
- Miami @ Pitt: Miami trending positively; Pitt remains inconsistent.
- Georgia @ Georgia Tech: Georgia favored significantly; Georgia Tech secondary still vulnerable.
CFP Rankings — Week 14 Snapshot
- Ohio State (11–0)
- Indiana (11–0)
- Texas A&M (11–0)
- Georgia (10–1)
- Texas Tech (10–1)
- Oregon (10–1)
- Ole Miss (10–1)
- Oklahoma (9–2)
- Notre Dame (9–2)
- Alabama (9–2)
- BYU (10–1)
- Miami (9–2)
- Utah (9–2)
- Vanderbilt (9–2)
- Michigan (9–2)
- Texas (8–3)
- Southern California (8–3)
- Virginia (9–2)
- Tennessee (8–3)
- Arizona State (8–3)
- SMU (8–3)
- Pittsburgh (8–3)
- Georgia Tech (9–2)
- Tulane (9–2)
- Arizona (8–3)
Rundown Pick 'Em — Closing Segment
Storey, Josh, and Jeremy each made one official ATS or total pick from the Week 14 board. They discussed matchup context, market numbers, and how rivalry dynamics shape their decisions. Full picks are posted in the Discord.
Housekeeping
Episode Release: Thu 11/27/25 • 5:00 AM CT
Duration: 39:49
File Size: 31.8 MB
Audio File: 159-episode-134-week-14-college-football-2025.mp3
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