Best Jacob Hester Podcasts (2026)

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Hour Three | Saints with Underhill, QB Rankings & CFP Picks 47:34

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In hour three of OTB, we’re joined by Nick Underhill to talk Saints. Matt rolls out his QB power rankings, we play What’s the Ticket, give our CFP predictions, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Hour Two | NFL Talk, More Olave Discussion & Demonym Games 45:37

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In hour two of OTB, we talk some NFL, continue the conversation around Chris Olave and his value to the Saints, and lighten things up by playing a name-that-demonym game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hour One | Tripod Returns, Cam Coleman Portal Talk & Olave Contract Questions 46:48

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The new Tripod is back for a Jake-less OTB. We talk about Cam Coleman entering the transfer portal, how he could benefit LSU, and why LSU should absolutely be in the mix for him. We also shift to the Saints and discuss Chris Olave’s upcoming contract, what he’s worth, and how much the Saints need to pay to keep him long-term. See Privacy Policy at …

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Christmas 2/Epiphany (A): Breaking News: God's Grace for All! 35:21

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Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday after Christmas, which are Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a, Matthew 2:13-15,19-23, or Luke 2:41-52, or Matthew 2:1-12.By Mockingbird

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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Saints Talk & CFP Betting Lines 47:17

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In hour three of OTB, we hand out Weekend Winners, talk Saints with Devin Snow, and take a look at the spreads and betting lines for the upcoming College Football Playoff games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Hour Two | NFL Playoff Picture, Bowl Game Positives & Portal Updates 44:57

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In hour two of OTB, we shift to the NFL and take a look at the current playoff picture and where things stand heading into the stretch run. We also revisit LSU’s bowl game to highlight some of the positives that came out of it, and we get into the latest news and movement in the transfer portal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

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Hour One | Saints Streak & Texas Bowl Fallout 46:58

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In hour one of OTB, we talk about how the holiday break went before diving into the hottest team in Louisiana: the Saints. They’re on a winning streak, and both the program and Tyler Shough are starting to look promising. We also discuss LSU’s loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl and what it says about where the Tigers are right now. See Privacy Polic…

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Hour 3 | Nick Underhill, Devin Snow, Ask The Bench 45:38

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Hour Three of Off the Bench is all about New Orleans sports as we welcome in Nick Underhill to break down the latest with the New Orleans Saints, including thoughts on Tyler Shough and what it means for the team moving forward. Later, Devin Snow joins the show to talk both New Orleans Pelicans and Saints, offering insight on where each franchise st…

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Hour 2 | LSU Transfer Portal Needs | OTB Mailbag | College Football Playoffs Preview 45:29

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Hour Two of Off the Bench keeps the college football conversation rolling as we break down LSU’s biggest needs in the transfer portal and where the Tigers may look to add help. We then open up the OTB Mailbag, answering questions and reacting to topics straight from the chat. To close out the hour, we turn our attention to the College Football Play…

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Hour One | Lane Kiffin Staff Complete, Monday Night Football Recap, LSU Basketball Look 45:45

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Hour One of Off the Bench is packed with football and hoops as we kick things off by recapping all the biggest moments from Monday Night Football. We then dive into the latest around college football, including a discussion on Lane Kiffin’s complete LSU staff and what it could mean moving forward. Plus, we’re joined by Connor O’Gara for his insight…

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Christmas 1 (A): Merry Imputationmas 17:02

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday after Christmas Day, which are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7, and John 1:1-18.By Mockingbird

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Christmas Day (A): Sprinkles of Godliness 44:13

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Christmas Day, which are Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke 2:1-14(15-20).By Mockingbird

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Hour Three | G5 in the CFP, Weekend Winners & NFL Playoff Check-In 46:34

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In hour three of OTB, we debate whether Group of 5 programs should have a shot in the College Football Playoff. We hand out Weekend Winners, take a look at the current NFL playoff picture, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…

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Hour One | Weekend Football Recap, Saints Streak & Shough Talk 46:50

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In hour one of OTB, we recap all the football action from the weekend, starting with Steelers vs. Lions. We dive into the Saints’ current winning streak and why the team feels like it’s finally heading in the right direction. We also discuss Chris Olave and his role within the organization moving forward, plus a conversation around Tyler Shough and…

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Hour Two | CFP Round One, LSU Coaching Moves & Transfer Portal QBs 45:38

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In hour two of OTB, we break down round one of the College Football Playoff and all the action so far. We discuss LSU potentially hiring Ole Miss RB coach Kevin Smith following Ole Miss’ addition of Frank Wilson to their staff. The conversation also turns to the quarterbacks currently in the transfer portal and who might fit with LSU’s roster. See …

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Hour Three | QB Power Rankings, CFP Talk, and Parlay Picks 47:43

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In hour three, Matt rolls out his updated NFL QB power rankings with some major shakeups that spark plenty of debate. Jake joins the show to share his thoughts on the CFP games this weekend and how he sees things shaking out. After Matt steps out, the OG tripod takes over, breaking down some of the key matchups this weekend before wrapping things u…

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Hour Two | Coaching Moves, Saints–Jets, and College Football Chaos 46:30

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In hour two of OTB, we react to Texas hiring Will Muschamp as its new defensive coordinator and what that means for the Longhorns. We shift to the NFL and preview Saints vs. Jets, debating just how realistic it is for New Orleans to win out the rest of the season. Then it’s full-on “college football is DRUNK” as we break down the Texas A&M graphic …

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Hour One | The Tripod Takes Over, Transfer Talk & CFP Preview 45:59

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In hour one of OTB, the tripod of Flynn, Taylor, and Alondra takes over the show with Jake out. We recap the Guaranty Christmas party from last night, discuss Colin Hurley entering the transfer portal and the growing trend of leaving high school early to play college football, and dive into the College Football Playoff as it kicks off tonight—previ…

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Hour Two | CFP Matchups, Alabama Questions & LSU Bowl Buzz 45:36

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In hour two, we dive into the College Football Playoff, discussing which matchups we’re most excited to watch and how Alabama appears to be limping into the postseason. We lighten things up by debating our least favorite music genres, then shift back to LSU by previewing the Texas Bowl and breaking down all the postseason staff shakeups. With Frank…

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Hour Three | LSU Basketball, Aaron Rodgers & Munchies 45:53

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In hour three of OTB, we visit with LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon to discuss their season so far and their first time back at the PMAC in a month. We also talk about Aaron Rodgers and the media’s perception of him. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we wrap up the hour with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Hour One | Portal Moves, O-Line Issues & CFP Talk 46:21

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In hour one of OTB, we talk about Carius Curne’s decision to enter the transfer portal and break down some of the issues LSU’s offensive line dealt with this season. Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk College Football Playoffs and Julian Sayin at the Heisman ceremony. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

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Hour One | Staff Shakeups, NIL Reality & Must-Keeps 46:44

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In hour one of OTB, we discuss Frank Wilson leaving LSU to join Ole Miss’ staff and how it feels like LSU and Ole Miss are just trading staffers and players back and forth at this point. We explain why this movement doesn’t matter as much for recruiting in the NIL era, and we break down which pieces of the LSU staff were absolute must-keeps moving …

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Hour Three | Traffic Takes, Nicknames & the Chain 46:35

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Hour three goes completely off the rails with virtually no sports talk. We get a traffic take from Taylor, debate nicknames, and Alondra earns the OTB Turnover Chain for saying Quinn Ewers would start for the Dolphins. We wrap it all up by actually doing Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

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Hour Two | Injuries, Portal Magic & Mulkey 45:39

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In hour two of OTB, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge to break down the ACL injuries from this past weekend in the NFL and what the recovery timelines really look like. We also discuss Lane Kiffin’s track record of finding and developing talent through the transfer portal. Plus, Kim Mulkey joins us for her weekly segment to talk hoops and every…

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Hour Two | Coaching Moves, College GMs & Mailbag 46:32

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In hour two of OTB, we talk about Austin Thomas heading back to Ole Miss after Lane Kiffin decided not to retain him at LSU. We discuss other coaches and players being traded between LSU and Ole Miss, and pose the question: what exactly does a general manager do in college football? We also hit OTB Mailbag and talk a little NFL to round out the hou…

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Hour Three | Saints Direction, Draft Debate & Devin Snow 46:49

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We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill to talk about the Saints and the direction of the franchise with Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough at the helm. We dive into draft position, what the Saints need to focus on in the draft, and debate whether taking a running back in the first round is ever the right move. We’re also joined by Devin Snow to talk…

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Hour One | Christmas Wishes, Transfer QBs & Bowl Season 46:38

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In hour one of OTB, the crew shares what they asked Santa for Christmas 🎄. We talk about quarterbacks entering the transfer portal and which ones would be the best fit in Lane Kiffin’s offense, and we wrap up the hour by taking a look at some of the bowl games coming up this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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Advent 4 (A): God With Us 32:22

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25.By Mockingbird

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Hour One | HS Titles, Saints Win & QB Talk 46:46

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In hour one of OTB we recap the high school state championship games from over the weekend and highlight some of the standout performances. We break down the Saints’ win over the Panthers in the Dome, including Tyler Shough’s performance and the controversial call that helped put New Orleans in field goal range. Taylor earns the turnover chain for …

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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, HS Football Controversy & Ask the Bench 46:39

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In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners, then dive into the Louisiana high school football game that ended in controversy and has gone viral. We talk about why the vibes around Joe Burrow feel off right now, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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Hour Two | Heisman Drama, Pavia Fallout & Senior Bowl Talk 44:42

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In hour two of OTB we react to the Heisman Trophy ceremony and Fernando Mendoza taking home the award. Jake finally reveals how he voted, which sparks some debate. We discuss Diego Pavia’s actions after the loss and whether he’s shown enough to become an NFL draft pick. We also talk Senior Bowl storylines and Kaleb Jackson entering the transfer por…

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Hour Two | SEC Schedules & Jay Johnson Emoji Schooling 45:31

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In hour two of OTB we look around the conference and break down the rest of the SEC’s 2026 schedules — who got it easy, who got cooked, and who should already be complaining online. We also have to school Matt on the meaning of Jay Johnson’s Tiger emoji tweets, which somehow turns into us challenging him to name five players from the ’98 Mariners. …

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Hour Three | Rivalries, Burrow, & Ask the Bench 47:35

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In hour three of OTB we break down the most overrated and underrated rivalries in college football and which ones actually deserve the hype. We react to Joe Burrow’s comments about not having fun playing anymore, what that means for him going forward, and how relatable it is for athletes at every level. We wrap up with Ask the Bench to close out th…

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Hour One | High School Champs & LSU’s 2026 Slate 46:46

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In hour one of OTB we talk about Dunham winning in the Dome last night and shout out the other Louisiana high school programs that brought home state titles! We also take a look at LSU’s 2026 football schedule — breaking down the toughest three-game stretch and the matchups we’re most looking forward to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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Hour One | LSU Contract News & Portal Rumblings 45:49

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In hour one of OTB we talk Christmas traditions, break down Charlie Weis Jr.’s contract at LSU and how much coordinators are being paid, react to the news that Ju’Juan Johnson is set to hit the transfer portal, and talk Phillip Rivers dad jokes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

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Hour Three | Freezing Out Notre Dame, Munchies & QB Body Rankings 46:22

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In hour three we talk about the possibility of other conferences freezing Notre Dame out of their schedules, Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we wrap with Ask the Bench — which somehow turns into a debate over which QBs have the nicest bodies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

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Hour Two | Michigan Scandal, High School Championships & CFB Hall of Fame 47:15

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In hour two we dive into the Sherrone Moore/Michigan scandal, talk some high school football with state championship games on deck, and take a look at the College Football Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Hour Three | Christmas Movies, QB Power Rankings & Ask the Bench 45:35

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In hour three we talk about our favorite Christmas movies, Matt gives his updated QB power rankings, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Phillip Rivers’ Jersey Debate, All-SEC Honors & Kim Mulkey Joins the Show 46:33

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In hour two Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us, we debate which number Phillip Rivers will wear since Daniel Jones already has 17, we talk First-Team All-SEC honors, and Kim Mulkey stops by to share her thoughts on the changing landscape of college athletics and NIL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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Hour One | Rivers to the Colts, Elijah Robinson’s Future & LSU Bowl Roster Shake-Ups 46:47

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In hour one we talk Phillip Rivers signing to the Colts practice squad, LSU’s new D-line coach Elijah Robinson getting interest from other schools, which players won’t suit up for the Texas Bowl, and Diego Pavia heading to the Senior Bowl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

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Hour One | MNF Recap, Phillip Rivers Rumors & LSU Portal Moves 46:49

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In hour one we recap Monday Night Football, wonder if Phillip Rivers might actually come back and play for the Colts, and break down the LSU players who have entered the transfer portal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Hour Three | Saints Talk, CFP Breakdown, & OTB Mailbag 46:25

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In hour three we’re joined by Ross Jackson to talk Saints, we break down the CFP bracket a little more, and we wrap things up with a round of OTB Mailbag. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hour Two | CFP Bracket Talk, Predictions, & Weekend Winners 45:32

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In hour two we dive into the CFP bracket and how we think everything is going to shake out. We also do Weekend Winners, where we shout out Fernando Mendoza and, of course, talk about how big of losers Notre Dame are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Advent 3 (A): Ya Filthy Animals 28:44

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11. Click here to respond to the opening appeal.By Mockingbird

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Hour Three | Why Blake Baker Chose LSU, Saints Win Reaction & NFL Rankings 46:43

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In hour three, Coach Blake Baker joins the show to talk about his decision to stay at LSU rather than taking the Tulane head coaching job. Devin Snow stops by to break down the Saints’ win over the Bucs. We wrap things up by looking at some of the latest NFL rankings and how the league is shaping up heading into the postseason push. See Privacy Pol…

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Hour One | Blake Baker Stays, Notre Dame Left Out, CFP Reaction 46:47

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In hour one of OTB we talk about Blake Baker returning to LSU despite being offered the Tulane job. We react to Notre Dame getting left out of the College Football Playoff and break down the rest of the CFP bracket and how it all shook out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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Hour One | Recruiting, Blake Baker News & Lane’s Run Game 45:52

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In hour one of OTB, we talk recruiting and which LSU commits we’re still waiting to get officially signed. We discuss the reports that Blake Baker is set to become the next head coach at Tulane, and LSU’s push to hire Elijah Robinson away from Syracuse as the new defensive line coach. We also take a look at the numbers behind Lane Kiffin’s running …

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Hour Three | Championship Weekend Vibes, What’s the Ticket & the Pontoon Parlay 47:40

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In hour three we roll out the Championship Weekend edition of What’s the Ticket, which (of course) spirals straight into another classic rant about Notre Dame needing to join a conference already. We close things out with the Championship Weekend Pontoon Parlay to set you up for the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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Hour Two | Vandy’s 13th Game Scheme, LSU Bowl Talk & Ju’Juan at QB? 45:58

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In hour two of OTB, we get into Vanderbilt trying to schedule a 13th game to make any sort of postseason case for themselves. We look at LSU’s latest bowl projections, what matchups make the most sense, and why Ju’Juan Johnson is suddenly making a pretty compelling case to get real QB reps in the bowl game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Hour Three | Dear Delondra Returns, Munchies & Matt McMahon 46:30

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In hour three, we bring back Dear Delondra and finally get some closure on a listener’s lingering life dilemma. Chef Michael Johnson jumps in for another round of Munchies, and we wrap things up with LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon as he updates us on the squad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…