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Nobody knows anything. We just say it louder.

College football, hosted by Fritch. Every week: two fake analysts pick losers, a Top 25 that refuses to pretend, and a list of things the sport should fix immediately.

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Week 1

This Week's Locks…to Lose

Week 1: Tigers, Traitors, and Cheeseheads Fighting drunk Leprechauns on the Frozen Tundra

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Week 0

This Week's Who Cares Poll

Three Top 25s — Fritch, Gary and Kevin. Fritch's No. 1: Virginia

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Episode 12 · September 16, 2026

Week 3: Gary vs. The Machine, Round 3

Fritch tries to moderate a debate between a man who reads the future in beef jerky inventory and a man who invents statistics with total confidence. Plus the Who Cares Poll returns and we attempt to fix overtime forever.

Week 1 head to head

Gas Station Gary

Gas Station Gary

Reads omens in the snack aisle. Somehow always right.

Says these teams lose

  1. Miami logo

    1.Miami

    Pending

    Miami vs. Stanford — Stanford's already been through one storm; Miami's hurricane loses steam once it hits land. Loser: Miami.

  2. Auburn logo

    2.Auburn

    Pending

    Baylor vs. Auburn — Neutral field, no home cookin', and a bear don't need it. Loser: Auburn.

  3. LSU logo

    3.LSU

    Pending

    Clemson vs. LSU — LSU's roster is full of grown men with mortgages, not a football team. Loser (upset): LSU.

  4. UNLV logo

    4.UNLV

    Pending

    UNLV vs. Hawaii — Don't trust a line that came outta Vegas. Loser: UNLV.

  5. UCLA logo

    5.UCLA

    Pending

    UCLA vs. California — Bragging rights in a state that can't decide if it likes football. Loser: UCLA.

  6. Washington State logo

    6.Washington State

    Pending

    Washington State vs. Washington — Even the rivalry don't know what day it is anymore. Loser: Washington State.

  7. Duke logo

    7.Duke

    Pending

    Duke vs. Tulane — Not sure which one plays basketball better anymore. Loser: Duke.

  8. Boise State logo

    8.Boise State

    Pending

    Boise State vs. Oregon — Blue field back home, a prayer in their pocket, and that's it. Loser: Boise State.

  9. Wisconsin logo

    9.Wisconsin

    Pending

    Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame — Desperate doesn't beat talented. Loser: Wisconsin.

  10. Florida Atlantic logo

    10.Florida Atlantic

    Pending

    Florida vs. Florida Atlantic — Little brother don't never win these games. Loser: Florida Atlantic.

  11. Louisville logo

    11.Louisville

    Pending

    Louisville vs. Ole Miss — Don't bet against a fella who already beat the NCAA this week. Loser: Louisville.

  12. SMU logo

    12.SMU

    Pending

    SMU vs. Florida State — A man playin' for his job coaches different. Loser: SMU.

Kevin the Machine

Kevin the Machine

Cites statistics that do not exist, with total confidence.

Says these teams lose

  1. Miami logo

    1.Miami

    Pending

    Miami vs. Stanford — Information Asymmetry Advantage: Stanford's got a game of live data banked, Miami's got zero. Loser: Miami.

  2. Auburn logo

    2.Auburn

    Pending

    Baylor vs. Auburn — Head Coach Continuity Index sits at zero for a coach in his literal first game. Loser: Auburn.

  3. Clemson logo

    3.Clemson

    Pending

    Clemson vs. LSU — LSU's roster was built with intention and aggression; aggression wins Week 1. Loser: Clemson.

  4. UNLV logo

    4.UNLV

    Pending

    UNLV vs. Hawaii — Losing record against anything east of Nevada. Numbers don't lie. Loser: UNLV.

  5. UCLA logo

    5.UCLA

    Pending

    UCLA vs. California — Cal students are, statistically, smarter. Loser: UCLA.

  6. Washington State logo

    6.Washington State

    Pending

    Washington State vs. Washington — Temporal Displacement Variable — nobody performs well outside their circadian pattern. Loser: Washington State.

  7. Duke logo

    7.Duke

    Pending

    Duke vs. Tulane — Fine academic institution. Not Stanford. Model penalizes accordingly. Loser: Duke.

  8. Boise State logo

    8.Boise State

    Pending

    Boise State vs. Oregon — Win Probability sits at 4.2%, and that's being generous. Loser: Boise State.

  9. Wisconsin logo

    9.Wisconsin

    Pending

    Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame — False Home Field Illusion at Lambeau; Notre Dame's talent wins regardless. Loser: Wisconsin.

  10. Florida Atlantic logo

    10.Florida Atlantic

    Pending

    Florida vs. Florida Atlantic — Didn't build a model for this one. Some outcomes don't need analytics. Loser: Florida Atlantic.

  11. Louisville logo

    11.Louisville

    Pending

    Louisville vs. Ole Miss — Litigation Momentum. Louisville has no comparable legal victories. Loser: Louisville.

  12. Florida State logo

    12.Florida State

    Pending

    SMU vs. Florida State — Pressure creates collapse or peak performance. Picking collapse. Loser: Florida State.