College Football Rundown — Week 15 (2025)
Championship Week is here. After a decisive Week 14, the playoff picture sharpened at the top while chaos brewed across the Group of 5. Two teams finished the regular season undefeated, several title games landed inside one score on the opening line, and betting markets reacted quickly as rematches dominated the board.
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Hosts: Kyle Wahl & Mike Storey
Theme: “Championship Week and Rematches”
Week 14 Rewind — What Mattered for Bettors
Ohio State 27 @ Michigan 9
- Ohio State held Michigan under 300 total yards with one of its best defensive efforts of the season.
- The Buckeye offense executed cleanly, relying on balance and efficiency.
- Ohio State’s WR group looked healthier than it had in weeks.
- OSU covered; total stayed comfortably under.
Indiana 56 @ Purdue 3
- Indiana completed its first 12–0 regular season in school history.
- The Hoosiers rushed for more than 250 yards; Roman Hemby scored multiple touchdowns.
- Defense allowed only one field goal the entire game.
- Indiana dominated ATS and pushed the total over.
Georgia 16 @ Georgia Tech 9
- Georgia leaned on RB Nate Frazier (100+ yards, lone TD) in a slow-paced rivalry win.
- Georgia Tech produced three field goals but never found the end zone.
- Georgia remained without CB Ondre Evans; no new injuries announced.
- Georgia did not cover; the total stayed well under.
Texas 27 @ Texas A&M 17
- Texas RB Quintrevion Wisner ran for 150+ yards with a standout performance.
- Arch Manning added one passing and one rushing touchdown.
- Texas closed the game with two fourth-quarter interceptions.
- A&M fell to 11–1 and was eliminated from SEC Championship contention.
- Texas covered; under cashed.
Alabama 27 @ Auburn 20
- Ty Simpson connected with Isaiah Horton for multiple explosive touchdowns.
- Auburn stayed competitive with sustained rushing success.
- Alabama RB Jam Miller exited with a knee injury and did not return.
- Auburn covered; the total landed near expectations.
Group of 5 Clinchers
James Madison 59 @ Coastal Carolina 10
- QB Alonza Barnett III accounted for multiple touchdowns.
- RB Jobi Malary ran for 150+ yards.
- JMU improved to 11–1 and locked in the Sun Belt Championship berth.
North Texas 52 @ Temple 25
- Mean Green offense topped 600 total yards.
- Caleb Hawkins scored 4 TDs; Drew Mestemaker threw 3 TDs.
- UNT improved to 11–1; head coach Eric Morris confirmed he will finish the season before departing for Oklahoma State.
UNLV 42 @ Nevada 17
- Jai’den Thomas scored 4 rushing touchdowns.
- Anthony Colandrea delivered an efficient performance.
- UNLV clinched its spot in the Mountain West title game.
Games of the Show — Championship Week Deep Dive
Big Ten Championship — #2 Indiana vs #1 Ohio State
Sat 7:00 PM CT (FOX) • Indianapolis • Line: OSU -4.5 to -5.5 | Total: ~47.5
- Indiana enters with a deep RB rotation that carried them through Purdue.
- Ohio State defense dominated Michigan and looks fully in form.
- OSU WR health trending upward.
- No major injury updates from either team following Week 14.
SEC Championship — #3 Georgia vs #9 Alabama
Sat 3:00 PM CT (ABC) • Atlanta • Line: Georgia -2.5 | Total: ~49
- Georgia has leaned on its run game and defensive consistency.
- Alabama offense continues to center around Ty Simpson → Isaiah Horton explosive plays.
- Alabama RB Jam Miller out; TE depth remains limited.
- Georgia still without CB Ondre Evans.
Big 12 Championship — #11 BYU vs #4 Texas Tech
Sat 11:00 AM CT (ABC) • Arlington • Line: TTU -13.5 | Total: Low-60s
- BYU offense trending upward with WR availability improving.
- Texas Tech enters 11–1 with strong passing efficiency metrics.
- QB Behren Morton practiced this week after managing a leg issue.
ACC Championship — Duke vs #17 Virginia
Sat 7:00 PM CT (ABC) • Charlotte • Line: Virginia -3.5 | Total: High-40s
- Virginia brings an explosive passing attack with multiple downfield threats.
- Duke relies on a more balanced approach and red-zone defensive strength.
- QB Chandler Morris active; Duke injury report clean.
AAC Championship — #24 North Texas @ #20 Tulane
Fri 7:00 PM CT (ABC) • New Orleans • Line: UNT -2.5 | Total: ~66.5
- North Texas enters as one of the most explosive offenses in the country.
- Tulane’s physicality and defensive integrity provide a sharp contrast.
- Both teams enter healthy with no major absences reported.
Quick Hitters — Other Title Games (If Time)
- Sun Belt — Troy @ James Madison: JMU 11–1; one of the biggest spreads of the weekend.
- CUSA — Kennesaw State @ Jacksonville State: Nearly a pick’em; total near 60.
- Mountain West — UNLV @ Boise State: Boise moved toward -3/-3.5; UNLV off a 42–17 rivalry win.
- MAC — Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan: WMU slight favorite; total in the low 40s; both strong ATS.
Storey Time — Rematches
Storey breaks down how to evaluate rematches in conference championship settings:
- What actually carried over this season when teams met the second time.
- What early-season results didn’t predict.
- How bettors should weigh film vs box score vs injury context.
- The difference between “adjusted lines” and “overcorrected lines.”
Rundown Pick 'Em — Closing Segment
Storey: ____
Wahl: ______
The crew closes the show with one official ATS or total pick each from the Championship Week slate, along with reasoning and model-vs-market breakdowns.
Housekeeping
Episode Release: Thu 12/04/25 • 5:00 AM CT
Duration: 46:21
File Size: 29 MB
Audio File: 160-episode-135-week-15-college-football-2025.mp3
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