Josh Pate Breaks Down the Playoff Semifinals and What's Ailing Alabama?

On3 Sports and ESPN’s Josh Pate joined us for a wide-ranging, in-depth conversation on everything happening across college football as the College Football Playoff takes center stage. Josh breaks down the future of the College Football Playoff format and what changes could be coming as the sport continues to evolve. We dive into Miami’s progression throughout the season, including whether Mario Cristobal has finally shaken the reputation of costly in-game coaching mistakes. The discussion also turns to Ole Miss, where Pete Golding appears to be pushing all the right buttons following the departure of Lane Kiffin. Of course, no college football conversation is complete without Alabama. Josh analyzes what’s ailing the Crimson Tide, why the margin for error feels slimmer than ever, and what needs to change moving forward. We also preview the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between Oregon and Indiana, examining whether the Ducks have a realistic path to victory against the Hoosiers. If you’re a fan of college football, the SEC, Big Ten, Alabama, Ole Miss, Miami, Oregon, Indiana, or the College Football Playoff, this is a must-watch conversation packed with insight, analysis, and strong opinions. 👍 If you enjoyed the video, hit the LIKE button 📺 SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football breakdowns, interviews, and playoff coverage 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #JoshPate #TheNextRound #AlabamaFootball #MiamiFootball #OleMissFootball #OregonFootball #IndianaFootball #CFP #SEC #BigTen #RollTide #HottyToddy #GoDucks #Hoosiers #Hurricanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices