Episode 18

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Published on:

26th Oct 2025

CFB Week 9: Game(s) of inches (and close calls); SEC Dominate Rankings; Paul Bunyan Trophy Stays in Ann Arbor

Summary

In this episode of Touchdown in Ties, Daddy and I discuss the highlights and key moments from week eight of college football, including thrilling games, coaching pressures, and the performance of teams going into the last month of the regular season. We talk about the Big Bro Little Bro Rivalry with Michigan’s victory over Michigan St and the implications for the team's future. We also touch on the competitive landscape of the SEC and Big Ten conferences.



01:13 Game Highlights and Close Calls

02:43 The SEC's Competitive Landscape

03:45 LSU's Struggles and Coaching Pressure

05:20 Coaching Job Security in College Football

06:47 The Impact of the 12-Team Playoff

09:05 Indiana's Rise and Future Challenges

11:02 Michigan's Underwhelming Performance

14:34 Concerns About Michigan's Offense

18:14 The Future of Michigan's Talent

23:49 Looking Ahead to Upcoming Games




Image credits 


Tammy Anthony Baker

https://www.flickr.com/people/138374196@N05 (coach O)

Bobak Ha’Eri

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bobak (stetson bennet)

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bobak (ohio state national championship)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bobak (caleb downs)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bobak (LSU 2019)

Legoktm

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Legoktm (clemson cfp 2019)

Maize and Blue Nation

https://www.flickr.com/photos/maizenbluenation/46063711991/ 

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 (semaj morgan)

John Silks 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Sooners_football (OU)

LijahBG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:!LijahBG&action=edit&redlink=1 (bryce underwood)



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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.

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Brianna Boyd

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Keith Boyd

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