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Bearing Down The Gridiron
by Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins
Dive into the excitement of the latest games, player highlights, and all things football. Join us weekly for thrilling breakdowns and insights that celebrate the passion of the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, there’s something for everyone.Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, All College FootballMusic by Shadow2Real
Episodes
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Week 6 Chaos & Massive Week 7 Ahead
Week 6 delivered chaos as Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas and UCLA knocked Oregon completely out of the rankings. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down the fallout before previewing a massive Week 7 led by No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana. Sharp Takes. Smarter Debates. All College Football....
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Missouri Mauls Florida; Georgia–Alabama Takes Center Stage
Missouri flipped the SEC picture with a 45–17 demolition of Florida, while Alabama delivered its own warning before No. 2 Georgia arrives in Tuscaloosa. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down the biggest Week 5 results, preview Week 6 and tackle the latest headlines—including the storm...
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Florida Stuns Ole Miss; Iowa Awaits Ohio State
Florida delivered a statement in the Swamp, and now undefeated Iowa welcomes No. 5 Ohio State into Kinnick Stadium. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down the Week 4 fallout, preview Week 5’s biggest matchups and tackle the latest changes reshaping college football. Sharp Takes. Smarter…
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Ole Miss Gets the Last Word; Vols Welcome No. 1 Texas
Ole Miss got the last word against LSU, while Tennessee prepares to welcome No. 1 Texas to Knoxville. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson return to break down the biggest fallout from Week 3 and preview a loaded Week 4. Plus, the Gridiron Roundup gets a new twist as one of the weekend’s most...
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Ohio State Collapses in Austin, LSU–Ole Miss Gets Personal
Texas delivered a fourth-quarter comeback for the ages against Ohio State, while the tension surrounding LSU–Ole Miss intensified before kickoff. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down Week 2’s biggest results, tackle the latest college football headlines and preview the must-watch matchups...
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Week 1 Fallout: LSU Dominates, Michigan Escapes & Ohio State–Texas Awaits
Week 1 is in the books, and Bear Down the Gridiron is breaking down the results that matter. The Gridiron Roundup revisits LSU’s 51–10 embarrassment of Clemson, Michigan’s controversial escape against Western Michigan—and the overwhelming fan verdict—and Ole Miss’s thriller over Louisville. Then...
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College Football Is Back: Opening Week + CFP Predictions
College football is back, and Season 5 of Bearing Down the Gridiron enters the regular season! The Playmaker and Cole Johnson preview Opening Week, break down the biggest games on the Bear Down Tour. Which teams are built to reach the CFP—and who could shake up the race before it even begins?…
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Big Ten Preview | The Rulers of College Sports
🏈 The Big Ten takes center stage as college football officially gets underway on Bearing Down the Gridiron! The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down the biggest storylines and games in the Big Ten. Plus, The No Huddle tackles the growing eligibility battle after the Big Ten and SEC moved to…
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SEC Preview: Who Rules College Football’s Toughest Conference?
The SEC takes center stage on Bearing Down the Gridiron! The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down the 2025 SEC season, the biggest storylines entering 2026, conference contenders, dark horses, teams under pressure, and the must-watch games that could shape the race. Plus, The No Huddle covers…
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The Big XII takes center stage
The Playmaker and Cole Johnson preview the conference heading into the 2026 college football season. Who are the true Big 12 contenders? Which team could emerge as the dark horse? Who enters the year under the most pressure? We look back at 2025, tackle the biggest storylines, break down the...
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BDTG: Season Premiere- ACC Preview
Bearing Down the Gridiron is back with Season 5 premiere. Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson return to kick off another roller coaster ride as football season is back. On the premiere episode, the guys will preview the Atlantic Coast Conference. A conference that saw Duke win it and…
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Season Finale + Championship Recap
The College Football season has officially ended. Indiana completes the greatest turnaround in college football history, capturing their 1st-ever football championship with an undefeated season. We will recap the National Championship game as well as take a look back at some the moments from…
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National Championship Preview
It all comes down to this: The National Championship. The Miami Hurricanes are back in the Title Game for the first time since 2001. Indiana looking to become a football program by capturing their 1st ever championship. We will recap the CFP semifinals and preview Monday's National Championship...
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Nick Saban Sounds the Alarm on NCAA Reform | BDTG Breaks Down the Calendar, Portal & Power Structure
On this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron, the crew dives deep into the growing conversation around NCAA reform, sparked by comments from Nick Saban. We break down Saban’s concerns about the lack of control within the NCAA, the role of conference commissioners, and why he believes the college...
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Nick Saban on the NCAA & CFP Semifinals Preview
On today’s Bearing Down the Gridiron, we recap the CFP Quarterfinals, discuss potential changes to the NCAA highlighted by Nick Saban, and preview the upcoming CFP Semifinals. Footage courtesy of ESPN. All rights belong to ESPN and its affiliates. This content is used for commentary, criticism…
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SEC Bowl Disaster
The SEC is not having a stellar bowl season in 2025. Coming in at 2-5 before the CFP Quarterfinals take place, the SEC is the laughing stocking of college football. The Playmaker voices his displeasure with the Southeastern Conference and blames one person for the SEC's downfall. Sharp Takes!...
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CFP Quarterfinals Preview
The College Football Playoffs have now reached the Quarterfinals as 2025 ends and 2026 begins. Quarterfinal Games: Alabama vs. Indiana Oregon vs. Texas Tech Miami vs. Ohio State Ole Miss vs. Georgia Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!! Bearing Down the Gridiron is...
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CFP 1st Round Review
The Playmaker and Cole Johnson review and react to the 1st Round of the College Football Playoffs. Alabama exercised their Oklahoma demons. Miami brought the anguish to Texas A&M. Tulane and James Madison were not match for Ole Miss and Oregon. Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College...
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College Football Playoffs First-Round Preview
The College Football Playoffs are set to begin this weekend. The First Round of the CFP where we will break each game/ Alabama vs. Oklahoma Miami vs. Texas A&M Tulane vs. Ole Miss James Madison vs. Oregon Also, Curt Cignetti wins AP Coach of the Year, the ACC reveals the 2026 ACC schedule, and…
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Championship Weekend + CFP Reaction
The regular season is over, and the College Football Playoffs are set. Who made in and who was left out? -Recap of Championship Weekend -Reaction to the CFP Also, news and reaction to the Sherrone Moore situation. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License…
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Championship Weekend Preview
In today's episode: -Coaching changes around college football headlined by Lane Kiffin to LSU -Recap of Rivalry Week as Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Ole Miss solidified their playoff spots with wins -Previewing Championship Week of all nine Conference Championship Games. Bearing Down the...
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The Pressure of November
As the season begins to wind down, the pressure begins to mount up. Oklahoma beat Alabama on the road. Newcomers of Louisville, Cincinnati, and South Florida felt the pressure of November. Georgia continues to dominate Texas. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official…
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Time to Shine
The second College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. With the reveled, this week of games are massive. Oklahoma and Alabama face off in a Top 15 showdown. Notre Dame visits Pitt as College GameDay makes the trip. The Game of the Week is in Athens, Georgia, as the SEC Championship rematch…
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Welcome to November Football
Welcome to November Football! Week 10 saw some of the surprising teams up to this point fall to begin November. Georgia escaped Jacksonville with a win while the Hurricanes fell in Dallas. The first College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by...
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November Football Time
Week 10 will mean the month of November is here. Now the season has much more meaning. Rivalry games are approaching. The fight conference championship appearances get tighter. Welcome to November Football. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything!…
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Statement or Rebound for Week 9
The Spotlight Game of the Week for Week 9 takes us to Norman, Oklahoma. The 8th ranked Ole Miss Rebels looking rebound after a heartbreaking loss at Georgia. Oklahoma ranked 13th looks to make a statement at home in a Top 15 SEC Showdown. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics,...
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Put Up or Shut Up in October
Statements were made in Week 7. Texas stomps Oklahoma in Red River. USC ran through Michigan. Indiana shut down Eugene and Oregon. Week 8 is a massive week as we 5 ranked vs. ranked matchups. It's put up or shut up time in October. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official...
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Make A Statement Week 7
Upsets and letdowns took place in Week 6 in College Football. Texas gets drowned in The Swamp. UCLA celebrates 1st win over Penn State, WOW! Miami claims Florida title. Bama cools down Vandy. Now Week 7 is statement Saturday as 3 ranked vs. ranked matchups headline the slate. Bearing Down the...
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A Week 6 Letdown?
Week 5 of the college football saw big wins from Oregon, Alabama, and Ole Miss while Penn State, Georgia, and LSU suffered 1st losses. Now, Week 6 can be a letdown week for ranked teams going against unranked team. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License...
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Big Week 5 Showdowns
Week 5 of the college football is a massive week. Georgia host Alabama in a Top 20 SEC opener. LSU visits Ole Miss. Oregon travels to Happy Valley in a Top 10 Big Ten fight. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+,...
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Chaotic Week 3
Week 3 in college football was chaotic. Georgia Tech stunned 12th ranked Clemson in Atlanta. Georgia left Knoxville residents stunned after OT win over Tennessee. Marcu Freeman and Notre Dame searching for answers after Texas A&M stunned the Irish in South Bend. Bearing Down the Gridiron is…
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Stunning Week 2 Results
With the college football season fully underway, Week 2 had a lot of action take place. Oklahoma got a huge win over Michigan in primetime. SMU got upended by Baylor in shootout. Florida went down in the Swamp in upset loss. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official…
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Opening Week Statements
The college football season is underway. Ohio State showed championship pedigree over Texas. Florida State ran all over Alabama. LSU Tigers topped Clemson Tigers in the battle of Death Valley. The Hurricanes downed the Irish in Miami. TCU destroyed Bill Belichick's debut in Chapel Hill. Bearing...
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college Football is Here!
The College Football officially begins! Week 1 of the college football is upon on us. Texas/Ohio State, LSU/Clemson, and Notre Dame/Miami headline the anticipated week of football. Bill Belichick begins his era in Chapel Hill on Labor Day. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive…
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Big Ten Preview
The season preview series concludes in Big Ten country. The last two National Champions came from the Big Ten. Ohio State, the 2024 National Champions. However, Oregon won the Big Ten last season in their debut season. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the Big Ten, pick...
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ACC Preview
This week Bearing Down the Gridiron heads all over the country as the gang dives into the All Coast, I mean, Atlantic Coast Conference. Dabo Swiney and the Clemson recapture ACC throne despite an up-and-down season. Miami looks to build off a good year despite sliding at the end and Florida State...
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SEC Preview
This week Bearing Down the Gridiron heads south. Arguably the best conference in college football, the SEC. Georgia won the SEC in 2024. Texas made the National Semifinals in their first year. These hype in Gainesville after Billy Napier and the Florida Gators finished their 2024 season strong....
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Big 12 Preview
Bearing Down the Gridiron is back for Season 4. The premiere episode takes us to Midwest and the Big 12. Arizona State shocked the world by winner the Big 12 and being the lone representative for the conference. Deion Sanders is going into his third year in Boulder; will this be the year for the...
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National Championship Recap
The Ohio State University, National Champions! The Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to capture the 12-team playoff National Championship. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports,...
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CFP National Championship Preview
We are down to TWO. The Ohio State University. The University of Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish has been unstoppable since September. The Buckeyes been unstoppable since the Michigan lost. Only one can be crown CHAMPION. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License...
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CFP Semifinals Preview
We are now down to the Final Four in the College Football Playoffs. Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Ohio State vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl. We will recap the Quarterfinals and look ahead to the Semifinals kicking off Thursday and Friday. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you…
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CFP Quarterfinals after Snoozefest 1st-Round
The College Football Playoffs got underway, and it was a snoozefest. All four first round games were won by double-digits and not close games. Now, we move on the Quarterfinals of the CFP, and we have compelling matchups beginning on New Year's Eve and although New Year's Day. Bearing Down the...
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College Football Playoffs 1st Round Preview
The College Football Playoffs get underway this weekend. First Round action begins Friday with Indiana and Notre Dame battling in South Bend. Then Saturday is a triple-header capped by Tennessee at Ohio State. Also, noticeable coaching changes have taken place in North Carolina, West Virginia…
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College Football Playoffs Selection Fallout
#collegefootball #ncaafootball #acc #big12 #bigten #sec The College Football Playoffs are set. Did the committee get it right between SMU and Alabama? What issues are there with the system that needs to change? Ashton Jeanty had another stellar performance, but did he win the Heisman? Recap of...
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Championship Weekend
It is Championship Week in college football. Nine conference champions will be crowned over the weekend. Six conference championship games have playoff implications attached. Plus, what did the latest CFP Rankings show us? How far did Ohio State and Clemson drop after losses? Where does Miami…
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Rivalry Week Filled with CFP Implications
IT'S RIVALRY WEEK!!!!! The regular season ends here as rivals do battle this Thanksgiving Weekend. This weekend is extra spicy because some rivalries have College Football Playoff Implications such as South Carolina-Clemson or Texas-Texas A&M. While other rivalry games have teams trying to play...
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Chaotic November continues and More Chaos to Come
The chaotic November continues in college football. Georgia gets a massive over rival Tennessee. BYU upset by Kansas, opens the Big 12 wide open. Ohio State wins setting massive matchup in the Horseshoe. LSU and Louisville's season drowned after upsets. The latest College Football Playoff…
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November Chaos; SEC Wide Open and the CFP Rankings
The second week in November provided chaos. Miami and Georgia suffering upset losses. Alabama rolled LSU in Death Valley. Now the second CFP rankings have been revealed and there some questionable decisions that were made. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License...
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November Football and Frist CFP Rankings
November football is here, and chaos ensued out the gate. Four ranked teams upset by unranked teams. Georgia survived in Duval County. James Franklin and Dabo Swinney feeling the pressure after disappointing losses. The College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed Tuesday. Who was ranked…
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November is Here! Big Rivalries and Big Showdowns
November is here (this Friday) and Week 10 of the college football season has a massive slate of games. Cam Ward leads the 5th ranked Canes against Manny Diaz in Hard Rock Stadium. Ole Miss looks to avoid an upset against Arkansas. Florida and Georgia collide in Jacksonville. Most importantly…
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Dive into the excitement of the latest games, player highlights, and all things football. Join us weekly for thrilling breakdowns and insights that celebrate the passion of the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, there’s something for everyone.Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, All College FootballMusic by Shadow2Real
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Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins
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Dive into the excitement of the latest games, player highlights, and all things football. Join us weekly for thrilling breakdowns and insights that celebrate the passion of the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, there’s something for everyone.Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, All...
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