Mascot Bracket Madness: Pageantry, Rivalries, and a Pony with a Kill Count

The boys are back after a brief break to dive into the latest shenanigans in college football. They kick things off with Dan Orlovsky’s cacting like a victim discuss the ongoing Trinidad Chambliss eligibility case, and includes a pitch for a Brian Kelly-inspired movie. The highlight is a bracket showdown to determine the top live animal (and human-adjacent) mascot in college football, with Bevo, Mike the Tiger, Peruna, and more going head-to-head. The hosts break down why certain mascots stand out, recount wild mascot lore and pageantry, and debate which schools should introduce live mascots next. Plus, they touch on rugby-player-to-lineman conversions and welcome Gus Malzahn to the College Football Playoff committee.

00:00 The accident and mental aftermath

04:54 Draft talk: Mendoza vs. Simpson

09:11 Comparing quarterbacks beyond stats

11:57 Ole Miss quarterback returning

14:25 Rugby players transitioning to football

19:17 Issues with selection committee process

23:24 Live mascots bracket

39:07 Football game traditions and mascots

43:55 Debating live mascots for schools

51:49 Advancing in the voting brackets

52:19 Encouraging votes and safety tips