Indiana’s road to the championship has officially exposed the sport’s structural flaws, and we're here to explain why the Hoosiers’ miracle run is less “feel‑good story” and more college football system failure. We also dive into how the Dodgers accidentally invented the high five and why that moment might be baseball’s greatest contribution to human culture.

From there, it’s a full breakdown of what to expect in the NFL playoffs — the contenders, the pretenders and the teams already spiritually eliminated. Plus, where will John Harbaugh land next after Baltimore sent him packing?

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals delivered pure holiday madness, with almost every team coming off a bye week taking a liiiiittle too long of a break. We break down the carnage and the collapses. Then, we look at the year ahead and unleash a full slate of predictions the sports world is absolutely not ready for — like the New York Knicks (yes, those Knicks) finally stumbling their way into a championship parade down Broadway.

Sports aren’t real, but our 2026 takes are bold enough to make you believe.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals have arrived, and we’re unwrapping every matchup like overcaffeinated kids on Christmas morning. We also dive into the mysterious disappearance of homefield advantage across modern sports — stadiums are louder than ever, yet somehow less intimidating than a mall Santa. MLB free agency continues to spin like a snow globe in a wind tunnel, so we sort through the latest offseason chaos and who’s spending what on whom. But from the jump, we break down why Aaron Rodgers might be getting a surprise Christmas gift from the Packers this weekend, because nothing says “holiday spirit” like AFC North drama.

Sports aren’t real, but the holidays make them feel even weirder.

The College Football Playoff field is set, and Notre Dame is left standing outside like the kid who forgot his permission slip. We deliver the raw, unfiltered reaction to Brandon Nimmo packing his bags for Texas — Rangers fans rejoice, Mets fans spiral. And then we dive into the true villain of modern sports: social media, where every DraftKings hopeful becomes a ruthless heckler and every fan thinks they’re the GM.

Sports aren’t real, but manufactured narratives certainly are.

James Franklin is coming back to the sidelines less than a month after Penn State showed him the door, proving that coaching careers have shorter cooldowns than microwaved Hot Pockets. Meanwhile, David Stearns is out here ruining baseball one front-office decision at a time — turning the Mets into a case study in how to weaponize spreadsheets against joy. And in the most Alabama fever dream imaginable, we break down what it would take for Tua Tagovailoa to ditch Miami, return to Tuscaloosa and become the Crimson Tide’s head coach. Spoiler: it involves a lot of booster money and probably a statue.

Sports aren’t real, but these storylines are too wild to ignore.

We have risen. After a week of fever dreams, NyQuil hallucinations and arguing with the ceiling fan about the AL MVP race, we're back and barely alive enough to talk sports. This week: we declare a new Heisman front runner, look ahead to the 2026 MLB postseason and give Denny Hamlin his flowers for coming this close to winning his first Cup Series Championship.

Sports never sleep. We did. Let’s catch up.

In this episode of Sports Aren't Real, we talk MORE coaching changes in college football, the long-lasting impact of money on the sport and predictions for what's left of the World Series. We also discuss the current (hopeful!) state of the Jets and what to expect in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race. The conversation also touches on the importance of clutch performances in baseball, particularly highlighting the narrow margin between Shohei Ohtani and George Springer, as well as insights upcoming free agency in baseball.

On this episode of Sports Aren’t Real, we unpack the flaming messes that are the Dolphins and Jets — yes, they’re both still technically NFL teams. Billy Napier got the boot from Florida (shocking no one), and we offer a bold solution: James Franklin in the Swamp. What could go wrong? We also preview a potential Mariners-Dodgers World Series and squint at the MLB outfield free agent pool like it owes us money. Sports are weird. Let’s talk about it.