Power Auer: FSU rises, OSU falls and Texas vs. Oregon resume + easiest and hardest remaining job openings
Description
In the penultimate edition of the 2023 CFP rankings, Nicole and Chris share their thoughts on FSU climbing back inside the top-4. They also delve into a scenario where Alabama is a one-loss SEC Champion that's being compared to a one-loss Big 12 Champion Texas. Also, the pair react to CFP committee chairman Boo Corrigan's explainations for FSU, and Oregon still being ranked ahead of Texas. Later, Nicole and Chris appraise the Michigan State and Texas A&M hirings. Plus, the two discuss the remaining head coaching vacancies from easiest to hardest, Sean Lewis rumors, Fran Brown to Syracuse, and the POPTART BOWL!
-Ohio State drops to #6; is there still a path for OSU? (2:30 )
-FSU climbs back to #4 & Boo's explanation (4:30 )
-Is there a world where an undefeated FSU is left out? (9:00 )
-Texas vs Oregon & Boo (12:00 )
-Coaching hires: Jonathan Smith, Mike Elko (23:30 )
-Sean Lewis to SDSU reports (32:45 )
-Fran Brown to Syracuse (35:00 )
-Delaware! Welcome to the FBS (38:00 )
-Bobby Petrino returns (40:00 )
-Easiest/hardest remaining jobs (45:00 )
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