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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 47 MIN

Hoosiers Go 16-0: Title Game Breakdown and SEC Basketball

from Sports Takes with Nate Skates · host Nathan

A program once defined by losses just went 16-0. We open on Indiana’s improbable national title and pull apart the turning points that made it real: a stubborn run game that controlled the clock, a blocked punt that swung seven points, third- and fourth-down heroics, and Miami’s baffling choice to drift from Mark Fletcher. It’s a story loaded with emotion and edge too—Fernando Mendoza, the Miami kid who couldn’t walk on, lifting the trophy a mile from home while Charlie Becker morphs from special-teams grinder to playoff star.From there, we zoom out and ask what “best ever” even means.Then a candid reordering of the AP’s top 14, including why Georgia should sit above Oregon and Ohio State.Hoops fans get a full plate: Kentucky’s twin comeback wins ride aggressive defense and revived three-point shooting, while Georgia’s finish against Arkansas highlights growth, rim protection, and confidence from emerging scorers. We close with a Hall of Fame soapbox—Andruw Jones’ generational defense plus 434 home runs should end the debate—and a look ahead to college baseball and MLB spring momentum. Tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Tell us your title-game turning point and your top five—let’s argue it out.

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A program once defined by losses just went 16-0. We open on Indiana’s improbable national title and pull apart the turning points that made it real: a stubborn run game that controlled the clock, a blocked punt that swung seven points, third- and...

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