Longshore and McKnight: Alabama falls to Michigan in ReliaQuest Bowl, college football’s evolvement with NIL, Texas and Ohio State moving on, and more…

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January 2, 2025

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight critiqued Alabama’s poor ReliaQuest Bowl performance, citing quarterback Jalen Milroe’s struggles and head coach Kalen DeBoer’s leadership issues. They highlighted Alabama’s declining discipline and culture, raising doubts about Milroe’s future and the program’s ability to adapt in the NIL era.

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The hosts emphasized the need for bold offseason changes to restore Alabama’s dominance, while also discussing standout bowl performances from other programs like Texas and Ohio State, who both are pressing on in the College Football Play-offs.

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