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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 51 MIN

Episode 176 - Upsets, Blowouts & Broken Narratives: College Football's New Reality

from In The Zone With Anthony · host Anthony Smith

College football turned upside down in the College Football Playoff — and nothing feels the same anymore. On this episode of In The Zone with Anthony Smith, we break down Miami’s historic upset of Ohio State in what may be the biggest shock in CFP history. Is “The U” officially back? We also dive into Indiana’s dominant Rose Bowl blowout of Alabama, a win that sent shockwaves through the sport and raised serious questions about the Crimson Tide’s future under Kalen DeBoer. Plus, we examine the fallout from Alabama’s worst postseason loss ever, what it means for the SEC power structure, and why the Big 12 is once again under fire after Texas Tech’s latest playoff humiliation. Are traditional power programs losing their grip on college football — or is this chaos the new normal in the expanded CFP era? From historic wins to program-defining losses, this episode covers the moments, the numbers, and the narratives reshaping college football right before our eyes. 🎙️ This is In The Zone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-zone-with-anthony--4399324/support.

College football turned upside down in the College Football Playoff — and nothing feels the same anymore. On this episode of In The Zone with Anthony Smith, we break down Miami’s historic upset of Ohio State in what may be the biggest shock in CFP history. Is “The U” officially back? We also dive into Indiana’s dominant Rose Bowl blowout of Alabama, a win that sent shockwaves through the sport and raised serious questions about the Crimson Tide’s future under Kalen DeBoer. Plus, we examine the fallout from Alabama’s worst postseason loss ever, what it means for the SEC power structure, and why the Big 12 is once again under fire after Texas Tech’s latest playoff humiliation. Are traditional power programs losing their grip on college football — or is this chaos the new normal in the expanded CFP era? From historic wins to program-defining losses, this episode covers the moments, the numbers, and the narratives reshaping college football right before our eyes. 🎙️ This is In The Zone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-zone-with-anthony--4399324/support.

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