{"id":934,"date":"2024-12-11T17:04:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/?p=934"},"modified":"2024-12-11T17:04:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:04:06","slug":"get-off-my-pylon-oregon-leads-way-into-playoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/get-off-my-pylon-oregon-leads-way-into-playoff\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Off My Pylon: Oregon Leads Way Into Playoff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2023 college football season has been a thrilling ride, particularly for teams from the Western United States. On this episode<\/a> of the Get Off My Pylon<\/em> podcast, Matt Zemek<\/a> delves into the impressive performances of Oregon, Boise State, and Arizona State, which have captured three of the top four seeds in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

A Pair Of West Coast Players Are Finalists For The Heisman<\/h2>\n

We’ll discuss the fierce Heisman Trophy race, with Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty emerging as the frontrunners of the four finalists. Zemek breaks down their respective strengths and weaknesses, offering a compelling analysis of their candidacies.\u00a0 The winner will be announced Saturday following the Army-Navy game.<\/p>\n

How The 12-Team Playoff Could Impact Yeams Schedules Moving Forward<\/h2>\n

The podcast also explores the impact of conference scheduling on playoff contention. Zemek argues for reforms that would prioritize matchups between top teams, leading to more meaningful games and a clearer picture of the playoff contenders.<\/p>\n

With a wide-open playoff bracket featuring potential showdowns like Oregon vs. Ohio State and Arizona State vs. Texas, this year’s postseason is poised to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.\u00a0 The 12-team bracket is chock full of great possibilities that would make a college football fan’s mouth water.\u00a0 Zemek breaks down these matchups and shares his predictions for the final four.<\/p>\n

Finally, we’ll discuss the controversial exclusion of BYU from the playoffs despite a strong season.\u00a0 Despite a 9-0 start, the Cougars find themselves playing Colorado in the Alamo Bowl December 28 instead of getting a chance at the big trophy.\u00a0 Zemek calls for a reevaluation of the selection process, advocating for a system that prioritizes head-to-head matchups and overall performance.<\/p>\n

Listen To The Latest Episode Of Get Off My Pylon<\/em> Now!<\/h2>\n