Off Sides College Football Top 25 Week 11

"Sleepy Season" Rankings and Upset Alerts

Hosts John and Kalen join the show for their "Offsides College Football Top 25 plus five," navigating what they call "sleepy season" as eight of the top 25 teams are idle (or "taking naps").

Before diving into the rankings, the hosts give a quick Big Ten update, highlighting that Indiana (9-0) and Ohio State (8-0) remain undefeated at the top of the conference power standings.

The Top 25 Countdown & Key Picks

The crew breaks down the top 25, starting from the bottom up.

• Group of 5 Race: The countdown kicks off with #25 North Texas, who just beat Navy. This sparks a debate about the guaranteed Group of 5 slot, with the hosts agreeing that an undefeated Memphis team looks to be in the driver's seat.

• Controversial Rankings: The hosts dislike #24 Boise State (a 2-loss team) being ranked, while they welcome #23 Utah and #19 Michigan (finally) back into the poll.

• Nebraska's Woes: After discussing #22 USC's win over Nebraska, the hosts mock Nebraska for giving coach Matt Rhule an eight-year extension, calling him a "mediocre guy" and "charred chicken leg."

The hosts make their picks for the week's biggest matchups:

• Oregon @ Iowa: Kalen calls for the "largest upset" of the week, taking Iowa (+3) at home, citing the infamous long grass at Kinnick Stadium. John ("Swami") picks Oregon.

• LSU @ Alabama: Despite LSU's potential, the hosts reluctantly agree on the number one rule: "Don't bet against Bama." They both take Alabama.

• USC (#22) vs. Northwestern: Kalen picks Northwestern for a major upset, while John takes USC.

• Indiana @ Penn State: With no Drew Aller for Penn State, the crew likes Indiana to cover the (+24) spread.

• Ohio State (#1) @ Purdue: This is seen as a "tune-up game" for the Buckeyes, with the hosts saying starters should be resting by the third quarter.

The "Plus Five" Bonus Games

The crew wraps up their predictions with the "plus five" bonus games:

1. Maryland @ Rutgers: Both hosts pick Maryland.

2. Houston vs. UCF: The hosts take Houston.

3. Kansas @ Arizona: The crew favors Arizona.

4. UNC vs. Stanford: In a matchup of two teams that "look bad," the hosts surprisingly take Stanford.

5. Florida State @ Clemson: Kalen picks Florida State, while John ("Swami") picks Clemson. The hosts agree that Dabo Swinney is on the griddle and will be "done at Clemson" if he loses this game.

Heisman Hopefuls & Final Thoughts

The hosts break down the current Heisman contenders, heavily weighing their NIL valuations.

• Quarterbacks: Baylor's Sawyer Robertson leads in total yards, but Texas's Arch Manning ($7.1M NIL) is right behind. The hosts also discuss Miami's Carson Beck, Alabama's Julian Sayin, and Indiana's Mendoza, who has 25 TDs to just 4 interceptions.

• Wide Receivers: Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith ($4.4M NIL) is closing in on USC's Makai Lemon for the top spot, with 7 TDs on the season.

• Running Backs: Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (1,002 yards) and Notre Dame's Jeremy Love (nearing 1,000 yards) are leading the pack.

• Defense: The hosts note Ohio State's Caleb Downs and Sonny Stiles as a dominant safety duo.

The episode concludes with a discussion on impressive coaching records (Indiana's Coach Cignetti, Georgia's Kirby Smart, and OSU's Ryan Day) and a call for the CFP to expand to six teams with no byes.