Rivalry Week Tape Truths: Bama’s D, A&M’s Title Shot, ACC Playoff Hopes, and More from The McShay Show

Rivalry Week Tape Truths: Bama’s D, A&M’s Title Shot, ACC Playoff Hopes, and More

1 hour 10 minutes Posted Dec 2, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Welcome to The McShay Show!0:43 Week 14 Tape Truths7:55 Tape Truth 1: Texas A&M can make a run in the College Football Playoff16:45 Tape Truth 2: Alabama’s defense is grossly underrated30:58 Tape Truth 3: Todd’s still all-in on Ty Simpson44:40 Tape Truth 4: Texas Tech GM James Blanchard isn’t getting enough credit for the Red Raiders’ success52:25 Tape Truth 5: Kayden McDonald is the glue for Ohio State’s defense1:01:35 Tape Truth 6: The ACC needs Virginia RB J’Mari Taylor to step up against Duke

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Rivalry Week in college football.

0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:43 Week 14 Tape Truths7:55 Tape Truth 1: Texas A&M can make a run in the College Football Playoff16:45 Tape Truth 2: Alabama’s defense is grossly underrated30:58 Tape Truth 3: Todd’s still all-in on Ty Simpson44:40 Tape Truth 4: Texas Tech GM James Blanchard isn’t getting enough credit for the Red Raiders’ success52:25 Tape Truth 5: Kayden McDonald is the glue for Ohio State’s defense1:01:35 Tape Truth 6: The ACC needs Virginia RB J’Mari Taylor to step up against Duke

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