CJ Vogel

It’s heartbre— handbreakingly painful.

They are legit. NFL talent all over that defensive front.

No. 24 Pitt hosts No. 10 Notre Dame this weekend. No. 12 Oklahoma heads to No. 4 Alabama as well. Two really notable games, but of course, basically all moot if Texas doesn't return from Athens with a win.

It's a top 10 matchup in Athens, Georgia on Saturday. A great opportunity for Texas to cause a real stir in the CFP picture while also immediately boosting their playoff resume. While many would argue that the current rankings don't matter – and I would agree with them – that would defeat the purpose of watercooler talk that makes this sport as enjoyable as any during the midweek. Here is how I view the top ten teams in the country entering week 12. **** No. 1 Ohio State (9–0) The team with the fewest flaws in the country is very clearly Ohio State. I don't think it is far-fetched to say this team is better than the team a year ago who won the National Title. Overwhelmingly my title favorite. No. 2 Indiana (10–0) A scare in Happy Valley ended up being a rallying cry for Heismendoza ticket holders everywhere. Indiana pummels inferior opposition, something that should not be overlooked. But a team like Penn State should be a warning sign for why Indiana's Title run will fall short. No. 3 Texas A&M (9–0) Credit to A&M, they have won every game they have played this season. They have ended coaching tenures and look to be breaking the mold of their annual 8–4 run. Still, there are some flaws here. The key to beating Texas A&M is forcing Marcel Reed to read a defense. Against Missouri, only 3 of Reed's 26 pass attempts were beyond 10 yards downfield. It's clear Collin Klein wants to keep everything short and let the most dynamic WR duo work after the catch. No. 4 Alabama (8–1) Alabama is the best team in the SEC for my money's worth, the loss on the sheet obviously negates their ability to jump A&M in the rankings. Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the conference as well. If there was a concern here, it would be the run game – Alabama doesn't have one. No. 5 Texas Tech (9–1) Hear me out. Tech has the most productive front seven in all of college football with an edge rushing combo that is in the conversation for being the best in the country and a linebacker who is rightfully receiving some Heisman noise. The lone loss came on the road with 0:25 left after starting a backup quarterback. No. 6 Georgia (8–1) The Georgia Bulldogs' identity has shifted rather drastically in 2025. A defense that relies on bending rather than enforcing their will and an offense that is as efficient as anyone in the SEC. Kirby Smart will have some tricks up his sleeve for the Longhorns this weekend, but altogether this is a Georgia team who doesn't mirror those trophy winners of the previous six years. No. 7 Ole Miss (9–1) A tough spot for Ole Miss, because their record and resume probably outweighs the 7th position in the rankings, but that is where things stand when there is a head to head loss to Georgia. Ole Miss plays with its food more than any of the teams ranked ahead of them at the moment, wirtg monitoring with Florida and the Egg Bowl remaning. No. 8 Oregon (8–1) Man, Kinnick Stadium almost claimed another victim on Saturday night. Oregon left a nasty, gross, miserable evening in Iowa with a win after some absolutely dialed throws from Dante Moore to get into field goal range late. No. 9 Notre Dame (7–2) Notre Dame gets the nod over Texas for me for the highest 2-loss team in the country. After two losses by a combined four points in the first two weeks of the season, Notre Dame has won seven straight and boasts one of the most explosive running games in the country. I am using a bit of the eye test with Notre Dame here as well – they have allowed 14 points or more just one since week 3. No. 10 Texas (7–2) And alas, Texas. What a rollercoaster it has been for the Longhorns, from the preseason No. 1 to being unranked and having questions about the quarterback and playcaller needing to be addressed. But back in the top ten and right in the hunt for a Playoff spot. Offensively, the Longhorns are playing their best ball of the season and should be returning two major starters in the back end of the secondary ahead of the Georgia contest this weekend.

2027 LB Taven Epps has decommitted from Texas. Epps committed to Texas back in April, but has decided he will be reevaluating his options moving forward.

Everything is underneath so far for Marcel Reed. That’ll be the key for Texas. Have to tackle in space.

I remember a specific fanbase being very loud about Texas’ run of playing backup quarterbacks. Wonder what that narrative will be today with Zollers.

Very disingenuous, but objectively funny.

Tech is really really good

I’mputting to bed the Heismendoza campaign.

Jacob Rodriguez is fantastic. That’s the Butkus right there.

Bad football.

Hmmm…. lol

Miss State gets 5 yards a carry anytime they want.

10-7 Georgia

I don’t know if Penn State will score today.

Problem is Arizona State doesn’t have a quarterback.

Steve Sarkisian and Chris Jackson are at Panther Creek tonight to watch Jalen Lott.

Looks like the Spurs are hosting some Longhorns tonight

It was a fascinating read. So much has happened and plenty more to follow.

Oh man…

Nice eye, I will do some digging.

Can never have too many!

That's where my mind has gone as well. Twitchier with comparable speed.