Scout Team: Orange Bowl Preview - Oregon vs Texas Tech | A Texas Tech Wagon on the Oregon Trail

Preferred Walk-On: A College Sports Show

Scout Team: Orange Bowl Preview - Oregon vs Texas Tech | A Texas Tech Wagon on the Oregon Trail

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Published on Dec 31, 2025, 11:28:32 PM
Total time: 00:17:34

Episode Description

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals are here — and the Orange Bowl delivers one of the season’s most intriguing matchups: Texas Tech vs Oregon.

Host Seth Saunders breaks down the game from every angle — football, culture, and betting — while echoing Dan Lanning’s call that CFP Quarterfinals belong on college campuses.

This episode covers:

🔥 Texas Tech’s Rise — powered by the Matador Club, Cody Campbell’s NIL vision, and transfer portal dominance

🦆 Oregon’s Talent Base — elite athletes and explosive playmakers

🧠 Quarterback Breakdown: Dante Moore vs Behren Morton

⚔️ Key Matchups:

Oregon: Bryce Boettcher, Malik Benson, Bear Alexander

Texas Tech: David Bailey, Romello Height, Cameron Dicke

🛡️ Defensive strengths & weaknesses

🎯 Offensive strategies & tempo

💰 Best Bets: ATS pick + favorite player props

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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More about Preferred Walk-On: A College Sports Show

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.