Inside the Upsets, Playoff Math & Rivalry Chaos — USC, A&M, Miami & the New MLB Media World

We dive head-first into a jam-packed Thursday slate as the playoff picture gets murkier, the rivalries get nastier, and the storylines get even better.Larry and producer Tony open with college football’s shifting landscape — including the explosive pushback from USC and Michigan against private-equity money in the Big Ten — before bringing on three big guests breaking down three massive programs.Guest: Cooper Perkins (Believe Podcast Network)Cooper lays out the real path for USC against Oregon — including why Jaden Maiava has zero margin for error and why the Trojans’ only real winning formula might require him to run the ball more than expected.We also get into:The truth about Oregon’s “elite” pass defenseWhy the USC–Notre Dame rivalry might actually get saved by playoff politicsWhich Trojan (hint: Biletnikoff front-runner) deserves more Heisman noiseGuest: Olin Buchanan (TexAgs)After surviving the wild South Carolina scare, A&M sits undefeated — and the vibes in College Station are absolutely buzzing. Olin breaks down:What Mike Elko said at halftime that flipped the switchWhy A&M’s physical identity MUST show up vs. TexasWhether the Aggies can realistically control their own playoff destinyGuest: Adam Lichtenstein (Sun Sentinel)Miami’s two-game skid may have knocked the shine off, but the Hurricanes are still mathematically alive — and maybe, finally, finding their rhythm again. Adam explains:What actually went wrong during the midseason stumbleWhy Miami’s defense may be playing its best footballHow the Canes stack up against Notre Dame for a potential at-large playoff bidThe exact chaos needed in the ACC to sneak into Charlotte(Plus Adam’s dog weighs in with strong opinions.)MLB inks new deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix — yes, Netflix. Larry and Tony break down what this means for Sunday nights, the future of baseball broadcasting, and how this all syncs with the next CBA window.On this day in 1969: Pelé scores his 1,000th career goal — a milestone still unmatched in world football.🏈 USC: Road Test in Eugene🏈 Texas A&M: 10–0 but Tested🏈 Miami: Still Alive and Dangerous⚾ MLB’s Media Shake-Up🌟 Moment of Awe