CFP Quarterfinal Recap, NFL Week 18 Preview & Best Bets! | Coach and Company | January 2nd, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped): 00:00:00 – 00:06:36 Pre-show banter and Coach’s gratitude for his family and studio. Preview of weekend schedule, upcoming show changes, and reflections on a dramatic NBA and College Football night for sports bettors. 00:06:36 – 00:09:13 Coach welcomes listeners, shouts out his family, and reviews recent betting heartbreak with NBA and College Football outcomes. College Football Playoff surprises get mentioned, including notable performances from Oregon, Indiana, and Ole Miss—the stage set for today's hot takes and upcoming premium live betting events. 00:09:13 – 00:10:27 Introducing the crew: Big Chuck reacts to Ole Miss’s thriller; Peyton checks in from the West Coast and hypes Trinidad Chambliss’s story; Mikey P. celebrates his live betting win thanks to an end-game safety. 00:10:27 – 00:13:06 Recap of recent bad betting day and the team's accountability. The best bets segment kicks off: Mikey P. targets Stefan Castle (Spurs) and the Magic over Bulls; Coach, Peyton, and Chuck playfully rib each other before Mikey P.’s picks. 00:13:06 – 00:15:16 Coach stays bullish on the Pacers/Spurs over 238.5, Hornets/Bucks first quarter over. Peyton pushes Michigan State (+2.5), argues for road dogs advantage, and picks Portland over Pelicans—debate on college hoops trends and the importance of home court. 00:15:16 – 00:17:33 Footy Friday—Big Chuck delivers soccer picks: Toulouse (France), Bournemouth-Arsenal over (EPL), Elche over (La Liga), Espanyol-Barcelona both teams to score, Atalanta-Roma both teams to score. Coach and Chuck discuss Arsenal’s current EPL dominance and Man City’s struggles. 00:17:33 – 00:20:06 Discussion on Lane Kiffin’s headline-grabbing antics and massive bonuses. Crew reacts to the viral Kim Mulkey moment, the notoriety of Lane Kiffin, and his impact on the college football narrative. 00:20:06 – 00:23:24 Lane Kiffin’s contract details get dissected with amazement, including $900K of bonuses since leaving Ole Miss. ACC’s $14 million to Miami also gets mentioned. Peyton calls it the wildest college football business saga ever. 00:23:24 – 00:24:47 CFP Semifinals preview: Miami -2.5 vs Ole Miss, Indiana -4 vs Oregon. Mikey P. and Coach highlight the big BYE week issue in the expanded playoff—BYE teams now 1-7, calls for schedule changes to fix fairness. 00:24:47 – 00:27:38 Further college football analysis: Teams coming off BYEs are at a disadvantage due to long layoffs. Peyton and Coach discuss rust vs rest, and notable individual performances from Chambliss and Mendoza. Tebow-like hype and NFL prospects for Mendoza debated. 00:27:38 – 00:32:44 Semifinal matchups deep dive: Does Miami deserve to be favored vs Ole Miss? Chambliss’s star status and future discussed. Indiana vs Oregon is a rematch—Coach and Peyton talk experience, defense, and the difficulty of beating a team twice. 00:32:44 – 00:36:12 NFL Week 18 preview: Who’s in, who’s out? Playoff paths and team incentives. Quick look ahead to Sunday morning show for up-to-date betting angles. 00:36:12 – 00:39:12 Four remaining CFP coaches are all Nick Saban disciples—Big Chuck, Mikey P., and Peyton discuss Saban’s legacy and the coaching tree’s impact on today’s landscape. 00:39:12 – 00:45:16 NFL betting breakdown: Panthers vs Bucs (impactful playoff implications, coaching decisions) Falcons vs Saints and playoff tiebreakers Seahawks vs 49ers (winner takes all), heavy analysis and picks Broncos vs Chargers (Broncos gut check, big spread, defensive edge) 00:45:16 – 00:50:55 Sunday Night Football and legacy talk: Steelers vs Ravens, Travis Kelce’s possible last game, Mahomes rumors, and closing out the NFL week. 00:50:55 – 00:54:07 NBA segment: Anthony Davis trade rumors, Mavericks’ struggles, trade limits, Draymond Green’s TNT banter. Impact of injuries and betting angles. 00:54:07 – 01:00:14 NBA showcase & betting locks: Jokic’s impact on point spreads, Cavs vs Nuggets analysis, Thunder vs Warriors preview, OKC’s rising value, fantasy plays, and player prop suggestions. 01:00:14 – 01:03:27 Best bets round-up: All picks summarized for NBA, college hoops, and soccer (“Footy Friday”). Quick-fire banter leads into final sign-off and show wrap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.