Ep #518: It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer

Episode 518 of the The GIST of It podcast, hosted by The GIST of It, titled "Ep #518: It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer" was published on December 18, 2025 and runs 38 minutes.

December 18, 2025 ·38m · The GIST of It

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Summary

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.And not just because of the holidays. Between the final few weeks of a thrilling NFL season and the College Football Playoff, there’s no shortage of gridiron action to take in. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tossing the perfect spiral: a College Football Playoff special, breaking down the 12-team field and this weekend’s spiciest showdowns. Hut, hut, here we go.Show notes:➕ Join The GIST Plus🎓🏈 Join The GIST’s College Football Bracket ChallengeMore on The GIST: ☎️ Leave us a voicemail! Call us at 1-437-564-5579 or hold down on this link🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod ✉️ Email: [email protected] 📷 Instagram: @thegistca @thegistusa 🐦 X: @thegistpod

Episode Description

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

And not just because of the holidays. Between the final few weeks of a thrilling NFL season and the College Football Playoff, there’s no shortage of gridiron action to take in. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tossing the perfect spiral: a College Football Playoff special, breaking down the 12-team field and this weekend’s spiciest showdowns. Hut, hut, here we go.

Show notes:
➕ Join The GIST Plus
🎓🏈 Join The GIST’s College Football Bracket Challenge

More on The GIST:
☎️ Leave us a voicemail! Call us at 1-437-564-5579 or hold down on this link
🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📷 Instagram: @thegistca @thegistusa
🐦 X: @thegistpod