Josh Pate's College Football Show Michigan Fires Sherrone Moore + Mega-CFP Thoughts & Cole Cubelic Joins
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Dec 12, 2025 
Cole Cubelic, a college football analyst and host, joins to delve into the recent firing of Michigan's Sherrone Moore and the implications for the coaching search. They discuss potential candidates like Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham, and debate the final playoff rankings, assessing each team's title chances. The conversation shifts to playoff expansion concerns, and Cubelic shares insights on matchups, particularly why Miami vs. Texas A&M is a must-watch. They also analyze Indiana's underrated potential and Alabama's need for improvement to secure a championship.
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Pause Hiring Until Leadership Is Clear
- Josh Pate advises patience: answer internal alignment and leadership questions before launching a coaching search.
- He suggests pausing hires until the administration clarifies who will run the search.
Talent Dispersion Increases Upsets
- Josh Pate says nearly every playoff team has at least an outside shot because talent is more dispersed now.
- He notes top teams are less dominant than in prior eras, creating more vulnerability.
Oregon's Bracket And Health Edge
- Josh Pate favors Oregon's bracket path and roster if they regain health.
- He stresses coordinator turnover and injuries as key uncertainties for Oregon's chances.