HUGE: Miami Upsets Ohio State, NFC South Predictions, Today's Loaded CFP Slate

In this New Year's Day episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, host Elijah Campbell dives deep into the high-stakes world of the College Football Playoff and pivotal NFL divisional matchups. The show opens with a heavy-hitting recap of the Ohio State vs. Miami clash, with Elijah teasing a controversial take on a remaining CFP coach who carries the "best in the sport" title despite lacking a national championship ring. The collegiate coverage continues with a preview of Texas Tech vs. Oregon. Elijah challenges listeners to look past "helmet bias" in the Rose Bowl, arguing that prestige shouldn't overshadow the on-field reality. The narrative then shifts to the "underdog" Alabama Crimson Tide as they face Indiana, highlighted by Ty Simpson’s comments on defying playoff expectations. Elijah also provides a nuanced look at the Georgia vs. Ole Miss rematch in the Super Dome, remarkably labeling this season as Kirby Smart’s finest coaching performance to date. Transitioning to the professional ranks, the show explores the "laughably bad" NFC South, where the Buccaneers and Panthers battle for a divisional crown that no top seed wants to face on the road. The episode concludes with a big-picture analysis of what the current CFP field reveals about the "recipe" for success in the modern era of college football. Featuring guest Christian Kirby II of Bulldogs on SI, the show offers a blend of expert film analysis and bold predictions, keeping the phone lines open for fans to weigh in on the chaos of the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices