The panic in Ann Arbor is officially in overdrive. Michigan has fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a brutal rivalry loss to Michigan State, leaving head coach Kyle Whittingham searching for answers. With the Wolverines set to travel to Eugene to face Oregon as underdogs, followed by matchups against UCLA and Ohio State, is this sudden staff change too little, too late? We break down the freefall of the Michigan offense, the schematic failures that led to Beck's dismissal, and what this coordinator search means for the long-term future of the program under Whittingham.
Meanwhile, the administrative and coordinator shakeups are spreading across the college football landscape. Ryan Day and Ohio State have parted ways with special teams coordinator Robby Discher after dropping to 6-3, signaling sheer desperation in Columbus as the Buckeyes try to salvage their season. In Tallahassee, Florida State looks to stabilize its struggling program by hiring alum Jeff Purinton as their next Athletic Director. Plus, we dive into the massive breaking news surrounding the future of the postseason, detailing the agreement between ESPN and the College Football Playoff to expand the bracket to a 24-team playoff field.
After checking the updated host record standings, the crew dives into a massive Week 11 slate with full betting lines, predictions, and locks against the spread. We deliver our expert picks for massive matchups including Wake Forest vs. SMU, Duke at Miami, USC at Indiana, Utah traveling to Arizona, and a heavyweight SEC clash between Texas and LSU. Finally, we close out the show by locking in our official Upset Picks of the Week, putting Arkansas, UAB, and USF on high alert.
Make sure to smash the like button, drop your score predictions in the live chat, and let us know your updated College Football Playoff bracket predictions!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome to The Audible!
1:02 - ESPN, CFP Agree To 24-Team Playoff Expansion
3:04 - Michigan Fires Jason Beck After Loss To Michigan State
17:29 - Florida State Set To Hire Jeff Purinton As Next Athletic Director
21:57 - Wake Forest (-1.5) vs SMU
23:33 - Duke at Miami (-13.5)
25:38 - USC at Indiana (-7.5)
30:44 - Utah (-2.5) at Arizona
32:37 - Texas at LSU (-3.5)
35:45 - The Audible Picks Week 11 Upsets
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