Preferred Walk-On: A College Sports Show
Published on Dec 30, 2025, 9:08:34 PM
Total time: 00:17:02
The CFP Quarterfinals are here! The Cotton Bowl is loaded with star power, storylines, and championship stakes — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is breaking it all down.
Host Seth Saunders previews the Miami vs. Ohio State matchup with a deep dive into the tactical, emotional, and personnel-based battles that will decide who marches on to the semis.
From Carson Beck’s Jekyll-and-Hyde brilliance to Ohio State’s historically dominant defense, this episode gives you everything you need to understand why this game is so fascinating — and why it might be far closer than Vegas expects.
🌪️ Miami’s Explosive Offense — led by Carson Beck and dynamic playmakers like Malachi Toney
🧠 Carson Beckyll or Carson Hyde — brilliance, volatility, and what version of the Hurricanes star QB shows up
🛡️ Ohio State’s Defense — All-Americans everywhere, anchored by Thorpe Award winner Caleb Downs
⚔️ Key Matchups — Miami’s DBs vs Ohio State’s WR duo of Jeremiah Smith & Carnell Tate
🎯 Coaching Chess Match — how play-calling and adjustments could decide everything
🔮 Prediction — why this game may be much tighter than expected
This is playoff football at its finest — elite talent, high stakes, and no place to hide.
Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast.
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The Preferred Walk-On Show is a sports podcast hosted by Seth Saunders and James Kehm, celebrating the stories, rivalries, and traditions that make college sports unforgettable. Sitting on the Deacon Board for the Church of Tailgate and self-proclaimed Minsters of Culture for college sports, the show blends expert analysis, cultural commentary, and fan-driven passion into one dynamic weekly experience. Each episode dives deep into the biggest games, legendary programs, and hidden gems across the FBS and FCS landscapes — featuring interviews with coaches, players, and insiders who shape the sport.