TNR 11/4/26 – Hours 3 & 4 | How Many 9-3 Teams Make the CFP? Alabama’s Playoff Fate at LSU!

🚨 Is Alabama facing a WIN AND IN, LOSE AND OUT scenario in the College Football Playoff race?! With a massive Alabama vs. LSU showdown approaching, the Crimson Tide’s postseason hopes could be hanging in the balance!

The Next Round is LIVE with the latest college football news, SEC football analysis, College Football Playoff predictions, and a preview of two enormous SEC matchups: Alabama vs. LSU and Georgia vs. Ole Miss!

🏆 ALABAMA’S CFP HOPES ON THE LINE AGAINST LSU?!

No. 5 Alabama (6-2) heads to Baton Rouge to face No. 14 LSU (6-2) in a game with enormous College Football Playoff implications.

Is Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide essentially in a WIN AND IN, LOSE AND OUT situation? Would a third loss eliminate Alabama from playoff contention, or could a 9-3 SEC team still earn an at-large bid?

We examine Alabama’s playoff résumé, remaining schedule, and whether the Tide can afford another loss.

🐯 LSU QB SAM LEAVITT IS FIRED UP TO FACE ALABAMA!

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt isn’t backing down from the challenge of facing the Crimson Tide!

Leavitt has expressed his excitement about playing Alabama while praising the Tide’s defense. Can Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers deliver a statement victory in Death Valley, or will Alabama rise to the occasion?

Alabama at LSU: Saturday, November 7 | 2:30 PM CT | ABC

📊 HOW MANY 9-3 TEAMS WILL MAKE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF?

With the SEC race heating up, could multiple three-loss teams find their way into the 12-team CFP?

We debate strength of schedule, quality wins, head-to-head results, conference standings, and the selection committee’s criteria. Is 9-3 good enough for Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, or another SEC contender?

🔥 PETE GOLDING REVEALS THE RECIPE TO BEAT GEORGIA!

No. 10 Ole Miss (6-2) hosts No. 2 Georgia (7-1) in another massive showdown with SEC Championship and playoff implications.

Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding discusses what worked against Georgia in last season’s Sugar Bowl victory, including limiting explosive plays, winning critical downs, and forcing turnovers.

Can the Rebels repeat that success against Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs?

🐶 KIRBY SMART BREAKS DOWN TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS!

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has major respect for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, calling him potentially the best quarterback in college football!

Smart explains what makes Chambliss so difficult to defend, from his accuracy and decision-making to his anticipation, pocket awareness, and athleticism.

Can Georgia contain the explosive Ole Miss offense, or will Chambliss lead another signature victory?

Georgia at Ole Miss: Saturday, November 7 | 6:30 PM CT | ABC

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11:10 – Brandon Marcello, CBS Sports College Football Insider

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00:00 Intro

00:04:30 our Kalshi positions

00:06:30 Alabama Basketball cruises in season opener

00:09:00 Brandon Marcello talks college football

00:28:00 viewing menu

00:43:00 Jason Witten calling plays at Oklahoma

00:46:05 Alabama at LSU

01:04:30 Miami at Notre Dame

01:11:15 4 Downs

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