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Curt Cignetti and Indiana football just won a national championship, so why are the Hoosiers taking Notre Dame off the schedule? George Wrighster explains why Indiana can no longer schedule like an upstart program. After an 11-1 regular season and a championship run, the Hoosiers have officially entered college football’s upper echelon. Cignetti has built his image around confidence, fearlessness and challenging the establishment—but George argues canceling Notre Dame football sends the opposite message. Is Indiana football making a smart College Football Playoff decision, or are the Hoosiers ducking a game a national power should want? Drop your take in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show. Chapters: 00:00 Curt Cignetti and Indiana Cancels Notre Dame 00:13 Why George Is Disappointed 00:29 Indiana Isn’t An Upstart Anymore 00:43 The Fearless Image Problem 00:58 Where’s The Heat For Cignetti? The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #IndianaFootball #NotreDameFootball #collegefootball #IndianaHoosiers #CurtCignetti #NotreDame #BigTenFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BigTen #GeorgeWrighster #Collegefootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPodcast
Did Indiana Football just ruin their reputation? 📉 #CollegeFootball #IndianaFootball
Preseason college football rankings get treated like fact, but the numbers tell a different story. George Wrighster breaks down why the Coaches Poll has value while still getting nearly half of its preseason Top 10 wrong. Over the last six seasons, only 53.3% of teams ranked in the preseason Coaches Poll Top 10 finished the year there. Programs like Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Notre Dame may be safe picks because of talent and reputation, but preseason polls are still projections—not proof. How much do you trust preseason rankings? Drop your take in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show. Chapters: 00:00 Who Really Votes In The Coaches Poll? 00:16 How Accurate Are Preseason Rankings? 00:31 Why The Poll Still Has Value 00:45 Nearly Half The Top 10 Falls Out The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballRankings #CoachesPoll #PreseasonTop25 #OhioStateFootball #OregonFootball #georgiabulldogsfootball #NotreDameFootball #CollegeFootballPredictions #GeorgeWrighster
Why Your CFB Team's Ranking Might Be Wrong #collegefootball #cfb #shorts
George Wrighster reveals his 2026 College Football Playoff Top 12, with Oregon Ducks earning the No. 1 seed ahead of Notre Dame Football, Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes. Ohio State Buckeyes lands at No. 5, followed by Oklahoma, defending champion Indiana, BYU, Texas A&M, USC, Ole Miss and Boise State, while SMU is the first team left out. George explains why Dante Moore makes Oregon the team to beat, why Marcus Freeman has Notre Dame in the national title conversation, why Lincoln Riley is under major pressure at USC and why Ohio State’s youth could matter despite elite talent. Drop your CFP Top 12 in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show for more college football rankings and playoff predictions. Chapters: 00:00 CFP prediction reveals 00:10 No. 11 Ole Miss 00:20 No. 10 USC Trojans 00:40 No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers 00:56 No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes 01:08 No. 4 Miami Hurricanes football 01:27 No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs 01:40 No. 2 Notre Dame football 01:58 No. 1 Oregon Ducks The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #GeorgiaBulldogs #CollegeFootball #CFB #MiamiHurricanesFootball #OhioStateFootball #IndianaFootball #USCFootball #BYUFootball #TexasAMFootball #DanteMoore #MarcusFreeman
This CFP Bracket Will Shock You 😳 #collegefootball #shorts
George Wrighster reveals his full 2026 College Football Playoff bracket, with the Oregon Ducks earning the #1 seed and beating Notre Dame football for the CFP national championship. The projected field also includes four Big Ten and SEC football teams: Georgia Bulldogs, Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Indiana football, BYU football, Texas A&M, USC Trojans, Ole Miss Rebels and Boise State, while SMU is the first team left out. George predicts Miami will upset Ohio State, Notre Dame will beat Georgia, Indiana will eliminate USC and Oregon will finally finish the job behind Dante Moore and Dan Lanning. Drop your 12-team CFP field and national champion in the comments, and subscribe to the Unafraid Show for more college football predictions and playoff debate. Projected Playoff Results First Round No. 5 Ohio State over No. 12 Boise State No. 6 Oklahoma over No. 11 Ole Miss No. 7 Indiana over No. 10 USC No. 9 Texas A&M over No. 8 BYU Quarterfinals No. 1 Oregon over No. 9 Texas A&M No. 2 Notre Dame over No. 7 Indiana No. 3 Georgia over No. 6 Oklahoma No. 4 Miami over No. 5 Ohio State Semifinals No. 1 Oregon over No. 4 Miami No. 2 Notre Dame over No. 3 Georgia National Championship No. 1 Oregon over No. 2 Notre Dame Chapters: 00:00 2026 CFP Bracket Prediction Reveal 01:34 How The 12-Team CFB Playoff Works 02:19 First Team Out: SMU 04:32 #12 Boise State 05:57 #11 Ole Miss 07:32 #10 USC 10:22 #9 Texas A&M 11:54 #8 BYU 13:57 #7 Indiana 16:48 #6 Oklahoma 18:15 #5 Ohio State 20:45 #4 Miami 22:59 #3 Georgia 24:32 #2 Notre Dame 26:39 #1 Oregon 28:59 CFP First Round Predictions 29:41 Oklahoma vs Ole Miss 30:23 Indiana vs USC Trojans 30:57 Texas A&M vs BYU 31:11 Oregon Ducks vs Texas A&M 31:54 Notre Dame vs Indiana Football 32:32 Georgia vs Oklahoma Sooners 33:18 Miami vs Ohio State Buckeyes 34:08 CFP Semifinal Oregon vs Miami Hurricanes football 35:03 CFP Semifinal: Notre Dame vs Georgia Bulldogs 35:53 CFP National Championship Oregon vs Notre Dame football 36:44 Oregon Ducks Win The National Championship #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFB #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #OhioStateFootball #MiamiFootball #GeorgiaFootball #IndianaFootball #OklahomaFootball #USCFootball #DanteMoore #DanLanning #MarcusFreeman #UnafraidShow The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow See the projected 2026 college football playoff bracket and understand which teams are positioned to secure a spot this season. This breakdown analyzes the upcoming 2026 college football playoff field by looking beyond simple roster rankings. Instead, we evaluate the specific schedules, head-to-head matchups, and current win-loss records that determine the path to the postseason. Whether you are tracking your favorite team or curious about the current landscape of the sport, this analysis provides a clear picture of the projected CFP bracket. We examine how Big Ten, SEC football, ACC, and Big 12 autobids impact the seeding process and identify which programs have the most favorable routes to contention. By analyzing the intersection of conference standings and strength of schedule, you gain a realistic expectation of how the 2026 college football playoff bracket could shape up when the final decisions are made. Subscribe for weekly college football seeds and predictions, and let me know in the comments which team you think is the biggest lock for the playoff this year.
2026 CFP Bracket Revealed: Oregon vs Notre Dame National Championship
George Wrighster breaks down the 2026 college football Coaches Poll and explains why Oregon deserves No. 1 over Ohio State, while Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma may be getting too much credit because of their brands and past success. The Unafraid Show also covers Taylor Tatum leaving Michigan football for baseball, Maxx Crosby’s transfer portal criticism, USC freshman Mark Bowman’s massive hype, Cal’s connection to a $32 million fraud lawsuit, and the Protect College Sports Act. Then Fred Segal of Freezing Cold Takes and Old Takes Exposed joins George to explain why college football produces some of sports’ greatest bad predictions, how social media has changed hot-take culture, why fans overreact after one loss, and which bold preseason opinions are most likely to age terribly! George also compares his own Top 25 to the Coaches Poll, including Notre Dame, Miami, LSU, Washington, BYU, Ole Miss and Missouri, while debating how much preseason rankings should be based on roster talent, quarterback play, coaching stability, conference reputation and trust. Which 2026 preseason ranking is most likely to become a freezing cold take? Drop your pick in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show for more college football rankings, news, predictions and debate. Chapters 00:00 2026 Coaches Poll & CFB Headlines 01:58 SEC Playoff Excuses Get Roasted 03:16 How Accurate Is The Coaches Poll? 05:46 Coaches Poll vs Unafraid Top 25 13:57 Taylor Tatum Leaves Football For Baseball 17:12 Protect College Sports Act Explained 22:56 Cal’s $32 Million Fraud Lawsuit Connection 24:46 Maxx Crosby Calls Out Transfer Portal Players 26:47 USC Freshman Mark Bowman Hype 30:28 Freezing Cold Takes (Fred Segal) Interview 31:23 Why College Football Creates Bad Takes 35:21 How Cold Takes Changed In The Social Media Era 37:18 The Best In-Game Freezing Cold Takes 40:12 How Fred Segal Finds Cold Takes 43:13 Famous People Fighting Their Old Takes 46:37 Delete The Tweet Or Block The Account? 49:51 George Makes The Freezing Cold Takes Book 51:38 What’s Next For Old Takes Exposed? 53:13 The History Behind The New Book 56:55 2026 Cold Takes Are Coming 59:59 More Legendary College Football Cold Takes 01:02:49 Final Thoughts With Fred Segal The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballRankings #CoachesPoll #OregonFootball #OhioStateFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #NotreDameFootball #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #FreezingColdTakes #TransferPortal #USCFootball #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow
College Football’s Most Overrated Preseason Teams
Nico Iamaleava vs Arch Manning is one of the biggest quarterback debates in college football, and George Wrighster is making a bold prediction: Nico will have the better 2026 season. Arch Manning put up strong numbers at Texas Longhorns, but Nico Iamaleava produced at UCLA with far less support and instability around the program. Now Bob Chesney takes over, and his offense could unlock Nico as both a passer and runner. Who has the better season: Nico or Arch? Drop your pick in the comments. Video Chapters: 00:00 Nico Iamaleava Will Outplay Arch Manning in 2026 00:20 Arch Manning’s 2025 Production 00:43 Why Nico’s Numbers Matter 01:01 UCLA's Bob Chesney Could Unlock Nico 01:28 Nico’s 2026 Statistical Projection The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #NicoIamaleava #ArchManning #texaslonghorns #UCLAFootball #TexasFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #BobChesney #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow
Nico Iamaleava Will Shock the World in 2026
USC football and Notre Dame football are restoring one of college football’s greatest rivalries, while Indiana football and Curt Cignetti have canceled the game against the Fighting Irish. George Wrighster breaks down why Lincoln Riley deserves credit for getting USC Trojans–Notre Dame football back on the schedule, why the early-season timing still feels wrong, and why Indiana canceling Notre Dame after winning the national championship deserves major criticism. The Hoosiers are now a Big Ten power, so should they still be scheduling like an underdog? George also explains why the College Football Playoff is encouraging programs to avoid dangerous non-conference games. Chapters: 00:00 Are Coaches Afraid To Play Notre Dame? 00:46 USC–Notre Dame Rivalry Returns 02:26 Why The Game Should Be Played Late 05:00 Will Lincoln Riley Still Be At USC In 2030? 06:34 Indiana Cancels Notre Dame game - Curt Cignetti Deserves Criticism 10:13 Why Soft Scheduling Hurts College Football 11:13 Big Ten Scheduling Needs To Change The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #NotreDameFootball #USCFootball #IndianaFootball #collegefootball #CurtCignetti #LincolnRiley #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NotreDame #USCTrojans #IndianaHoosiers #MarcusFreeman #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #collegefootballpodcast
Indiana's Curt Cignetti Talks Tough, But Canceled Notre Dame
George Wrighster reveals his complete 2026 College Football Playoff bracket, with Oregon Ducks earning the No. 1 seed and defeating Notre Dame for the national championship. The show also examines Indiana canceling Notre Dame football and if their head coach Curt Cignetti is scared, USC Trojans restoring the historic rivalry with Notre Dame, whether college football is pressuring the Irish to join a conference and why Nico Iamaleava (UCLA Bruins) could outperform Arch Manning at Texas Longhorns in 2026. The projected CFP field includes Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Indiana, BYU, Texas A&M, USC, Ole Miss and Boise State, while SMU is the first team left out. George also predicts Miami will upset Ohio State and Notre Dame will beat Georgia to reach the title game. Chapters: 00:00 Intro CFP 01:45 Martha Reeves National Anthem Reaction 02:54 USC–Notre Dame Rivalry Returns 08:39 Indiana football Cancels game with Notre Dame 12:03 Curt Cignetti Is Scared to play Notre Dame Football 14:22 Is Notre Dame Being Forced Into A Conference? 21:17 New College Football Eligibility Chaos 26:29 Nico Iamaleava vs Arch Manning 33:47 Texas THC Laws And Recruiting 37:21 Full CFP Bracket Reveal 39:54 First Team Out: SMU 41:24 #12 Boise State Broncos 43:35 #11 Ole Miss Rebels 44:59 #10 USC Trojans 47:40 #9 Texas A&M 49:19 #8 BYU Cougars 51:25 #7 Indiana Hoosiers 54:15 #6 Oklahoma Sooners 55:50 #5 Ohio State Buckeyes 58:18 #4 Miami Hurricanes 01:00:36 #3 Georgia Bulldogs 01:02:06 #2 Notre Dame Football 01:04:15 #1 Oregon Ducks 01:06:28 CFP Game Predictions Begin Projected Playoff Results: First Round No. 5 Ohio State defeats No. 12 Boise State No. 6 Oklahoma defeats No. 11 Ole Miss No. 7 Indiana defeats No. 10 USC No. 9 Texas A&M defeats No. 8 BYU Quarterfinals No. 1 Oregon defeats No. 9 Texas A&M No. 2 Notre Dame defeats No. 7 Indiana No. 3 Georgia defeats No. 6 Oklahoma No. 4 Miami upsets No. 5 Ohio State Semifinals No. 1 Oregon defeats No. 4 Miami No. 2 Notre Dame defeats No. 3 Georgia National Championship No. 1 Oregon defeats No. 2 Notre Dame The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Download the Kalshi app and use code UNAFRAID to get $10 when you trade $10.   Offer Link: http://kalshi.com/r/UNAFRAID Get the latest college football news on the potential Notre Dame vs USC rivalry return and key NCAA eligibility updates. Stay informed on recent schedule shifts and legislative changes impacting athletes. This update breaks down the most significant developments in the sport for fans tracking team schedules and policy shifts. We examine the current status of the Notre Dame vs USC rivalry and what a return might mean for conference dynamics. Additionally, we cover the Indiana football schedule adjustments that could impact their season path. Beyond the field, we track the NCAA eligibility rules as the association moves to appeal recent rulings regarding the fifth year of eligibility. We also review the new Texas THC laws and their implications within the athletic community. These updates provide a clear picture of the regulatory landscape currently shaping the collegiate sports environment. Subscribe for weekly college football news breakdowns, and comment below on which team schedule you are watching most closely this season. #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFB #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #OhioStateFootball #MiamiFootball #GeorgiaFootball #IndianaFootball #USCFootball #TexasFootball #DanteMoore #ArchManning #CurtCignetti #DanLanning #unafraidshow
Curt Cignetti is Ducking Notre Dame, CFP Bracket Reveal & MORE
Preview of the full show. George Wrighster reveals his complete 2026 College Football Playoff bracket, with Oregon Ducks earning the No. 1 seed and defeating Notre Dame for the national championship. The show also examines Indiana canceling Notre Dame football and if their head coach Curt Cignetti is scared, USC Trojans restoring the historic rivalry with Notre Dame, whether college football is pressuring the Irish to join a conference and why Nico Iamaleava (UCLA Bruins) could outperform Arch Manning at Texas Longhorns in 2026. #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFB #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #OhioStateFootball #MiamiFootball #GeorgiaFootball #IndianaFootball #USCFootball #TexasFootball #DanteMoore #ArchManning #CurtCignetti #DanLanning #UnafraidShow
Show Preview: Curt Cignetti is Ducking Notre Dame, CFP Bracket Reveal
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