Longshore and McKnight: CFP championship game, Auburn vs. Georgia, Alabama vs. Kentucky, fan fatigue, and more…

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January 17, 2025

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight takes the reins solo! Broadcasting live from Mobile, Barry dives in to discuss the preview of the upcoming college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame—the first title game in the new 12-team playoff era. McKnight examines Notre Dame’s resurgence after early-season struggles and Ohio State’s dominance in the playoffs, highlighting key matchups like Notre Dame’s aggressive man coverage defense against Ohio State’s high-octane offense.

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The show then jumps over to basketball, analyzing #4 Alabama vs #8 Kentucky as well as #1 Auburn vs #10 Georgia. These games are setting the stage for pivotal games this weekend. Special guest Jason Jones, of Trojans Together Collective, joins to discuss NIL’s implications for Troy University athletes and the challenges of donor fatigue.

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