Josh Pate's College Football Show National Championship Reaction + Fixing CFP & Bowl Games
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Jan 21, 2026 Indiana's unexpected national championship has everyone buzzing about the future of college football. The impact of coach Curt Cignetti is examined, along with Mario Cristobal's challenges at Miami. The transfer portal is shaking things up, with major moves and shifts in talent. Proposed changes to the college football calendar aim to enhance bowl relevance and playoff excitement. Finally, the rivalry between the Big Ten and SEC is analyzed, pondering which conference holds the upper hand in this evolving landscape.
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Unclear Long-Term Impact Of Indiana Win
- Indiana's title felt like an inflection point but its long-term ripple effect is uncertain for a decade.
- Josh Pate warns we need 10 years to judge if Indiana starts a trend or is an anomaly.
Process And Execution Over Flash
- Pate credits Kurt Signitti's mastery at process, staff building, and player development for Indiana's success.
- He emphasizes execution and unison across players and staff as the edge, not just scheme knowledge.
Being Wrong Four Times In A Row
- Josh Pate recounts picking against Indiana four times and going 0-4 versus their 4-0 stretch.
- He uses the personal failure to illustrate how unexpectedly dominant Indiana became.