Turning the Page — Whittingham to Michigan, Quarterfinal Matchups & New Year's Stakes

As college football closes the book on 2025 and charges into 2026, Complete BS breaks down a pivotal week across the sport. Brien and AV react to Michigan's surprising head coaching hire of Kyle Whittingham, debate what it means long-term for the Wolverines, and dive into a full slate of bowl games and College Football Playoff quarterfinals. From bridge coaches and coordinator pipelines to opt-outs, matchups, and betting value, this episode sets the table for New Year's football and the race to crown a national champion. What's inside: Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham: Why the move brings immediate stability, questions about age and longevity, and how Jason Beck and Jay Hill factor into a possible head-coach-in-waiting plan. Bowl Game Breakdown: ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah Cotton Bowl Quarterfinal — Miami vs. Ohio State: Can Mark Fletcher get loose against the nation's top defense, and what consistency means for Julian Sayin and the Buckeye offense. Rose Bowl Quarterfinal — Alabama vs. Indiana: Why résumé, balance, and belief favor the Hoosiers — and why Alabama's past doesn't matter anymore. Orange Bowl Quarterfinal — Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Good-on-good across the board, turnover margins, Dan Lanning's edge, and why this might be the game of the round. Sugar Bowl Quarterfinal — Ole Miss vs. Georgia: No Lane Kiffin, Kirby Smart's prep advantage, and why Georgia's steady climb may continue. AV's Book Club: Georgia -6.5 and Indiana–Alabama over 47.5, plus how to find value late in the season. If you're looking for straight talk, sharp matchups, and a clear read on where this playoff is headed — this is the episode that kicks off the new year.