Dead Narratives, Bad Play Calls and Worse Takes | Ep. 247 Jan. 5th, 2026

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG discusses The CFP and how it delivered another brutal reality check — and once again, the narratives didn’t survive the games. Indiana dominated Oregon in a result that further exposes the lazy “they don’t belong” argument. We break down what that game tells us about brand bias, roster evaluation, and why fans see the truth long before national media does. We also dive into the troubling trend of playoff play-calling, where offensive coordinators seem to overthink, panic, or abandon their identity at the biggest moments. Plus, we address the bizarre backlash toward a Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for offering positive words toward head coach Liam Cohen — and why so much of today’s sports media feels detached, joyless, and out of touch with the game itself. ️ Honest football talk. No protected narratives. Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.