Solo Tuesdays: James Franklin Canned and Buccaneers are a Wagon

Send us Fan MailTwo hours of football clarity without the fluff. We open with a new definition of dominance after Ohio State calmly suffocates Illinois, then follow the shockwaves as Indiana outlasts Oregon, USC runs straight through Michigan, and Georgia escapes Auburn amid an officiating mess. The real quake hits in Happy Valley: Northwestern’s upset triggers James Franklin’s firing, and we unpack the buyout math, portal risk, NIL realities, and why Penn State’s floor isn’t Ohio State’s—plus what it takes to hire forward instead of sideways.From there, we flip to the NFL and hold a steady lens on identity. The Jets’ protection turns every snap into quicksand, while Jacoby Brissett unlocks Arizona’s middle-of-field game. Justin Herbert wins by being the best player on the field, Drake May quietly becomes New England’s engine, and Pittsburgh delivers wire-to-wire control with Rodgers’ quick game and a relentless pass rush. Carolina exposes Dallas’ defense, Seattle rides a red-hot JSN, and the Rams do the professional thing against a Lamar-less Ravens team. Tampa Bay looks legitimate with Baker’s composed distribution and a next-man-up receiving room, while Kansas City’s offense starts humming again—exactly the scenario no one in the AFC wanted. Monday closes the loop: Atlanta leans into Bijan and Drake London to punish Buffalo’s volatility, and Chicago capitalizes on Washington’s late mistake with Swift’s burst and Caleb’s control.If you’re here for substance—scheme choices, quarterback asks, roster realities—we’re speaking your language. Hit follow, drop a five-star review, and tell a friend who argues about rankings on Tuesdays. What did we nail—or butcher? Your turn.