Episode 16

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19th Oct 2025

CFB Week 8 Recap: Bama is back, B1G showdowns, Vandy Making Noise in the SEC

Summary

Can’t believe we’re 8 weeks into the season already! In this episode of Touchdown and Ties, Daddy and I discuss the highlights and lowlights of Week 8 in college football. We cover record-breaking performances, shocking upsets, and the implications of certain post-game interviews. The conversation also touches on the dominance of Ohio State, the struggles of Penn State, and the resurgence of UCLA. We analyze Michigan's best performance of the season, Alabama's return to form, and the challenges facing LSU and Brian Kelly. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Ole Miss's collapse against Georgia and the overall excitement of the college football season as it heads into November.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Week Eight Overview

02:44 Record-Breaking Performance by Monte Quinn

05:31 Miami's Upsetting Loss to Louisville

08:17 Ohio State's Dominance and Rankings

11:06 Penn State's Struggles and Coaching Rumors

13:56 Michigan's Resurgence and Young Talent

16:45 Looking Ahead: Rivalry Week and Future Matchups

17:49 Michigan's Football Legacy and Current Standing

20:59 The SEC Landscape: Alabama's Resurgence

23:23 Notre Dame's Comeback and Playoff Prospects

26:31 Ole Miss vs. Georgia: A Missed Opportunity

33:23 The State of College Football: Rankings and Rivalries




Image Credits

University of Alabama 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VUUGcOFkvs (carson beck)

Tiger Net

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99765040@N02/51425494973/ (georgia)

Gamecock Central

https://www.flickr.com/photos/100058519@N05/51492129195/

Bobak Ha’Eri

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bobak (matt rhule)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bobak (jeremiyah love)

Maize and Blue Nation

https://www.flickr.com/photos/maizenbluenation/49078332253/ (mich v msu)

Tammy Anthony Baker

https://flickr.com/photos/tmabaker/53547663835/ (brian Kelly)

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About the Podcast

Touchdown & Ties
A passion project created off a bond that’s been building for years, Bri and Keith bring a new and refreshing approach to the world of sports podcasting. For the everyday fan, the one that blocks off their weekends in the fall, or the girl trying to learn her way around the game, Touchdown and Ties was created for us all. A place to break down the game, talk about hype moments, unbelievable plays, and exciting news this sport brings, we’re doing it all. Touchdown and Ties is rooted in a familial bond, uplifting fatherhood while shedding a positive light on a relationship between a dad and his daughter. While continuing to create a space for each other, expect each episode to bring laughs, new perspectives, and passion like you’ve never seen.

About your hosts

Brianna Boyd

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Keith Boyd

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