Griffin Warner and Big East Ben break down College Football betting for Week 14. The guys also give out best bets.

Key Points and Analysis

🎙️ Introduction and Theme (0:31 - 1:04 )

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  Griffin Warner introduces the "Need for Screens College Football Podcast" with playful banter and outlines the topics: playoff scenarios, significant games, and betting tips.


• Discussion on Colorado's slim playoff hopes starts off the episode.

🏈 Colorado's Playoff Odds (1:05 - 1:34 )

• Colorado needs losses by Arizona State and Iowa State to enter the Big 12 Championship.


• Warner notes that Colorado's playoff dreams remain alive, albeit faintly.

⚖️ Hedging and Betting Advice (1:42 - 2:12 )

• Warner jokingly equates hedging bets to gardening, advising against it unless pre-planned.


• The duo hints at a promo code to save on future bets.

🛡️ Field Storming Incident (2:13 - 3:29 )

• Arizona State's fans prematurely stormed the field, creating chaos. Ben critiques security’s handling and emphasizes sportsmanship.

🔥 Playoff Seeding Hypotheticals (4:45 - 5:22 )

• They debate whether Big Ten teams (Oregon vs. Ohio State) might "tank" to avoid facing Georgia in the playoffs.


• Warner concludes that the stakes of a Big Ten Championship outweigh strategic losses.

🏟️ Game Analyses:

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   Boise State vs. Oregon State (7:56 - 9:41 )

• Boise struggles to cover large spreads.


• Oregon State is backed as 18-point underdogs due to their recent victory and Boise's inconsistent performances.

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   Clemson vs. South Carolina (10:40 - 12:58 )

• Clemson’s playoff potential contrasts with its struggles against top-tier teams.


• South Carolina, praised for strong road performances, is favored to cover as 2.5-point underdogs.

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   Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt (14:22 - 16:11 )

• Despite Tennessee’s strong season, Vanderbilt is expected to cover the 10.5-point spread due to its resilient home performance.

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   Alabama vs. Auburn (Iron Bowl) (17:44 - 20:20 )

• Auburn enters as 11.5-point underdogs. Their recent form and rivalry stakes make them an attractive pick to cover.

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   Texas vs. Texas A&M (20:21 - 24:14 )

• Discusses playoff stakes for Texas if they lose. A&M is picked as five-point underdogs due to uncertainty around Texas’s quarterback health.

🎰 Best Bets:

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  Big East Ben: North Carolina (-3) against NC State in Mack Brown's final game.


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  Griffin Warner: Texas A&M (+5) at home against Texas, banking on rivalry dynamics and situational advantage.

Player and Team Statistics

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  Grant Williams (SEC Record): Notable for consecutive free throws (23/23).


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  Boise State: Struggled to cover spreads vs. Nevada and San Jose State despite wins.


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  South Carolina: 4-0 against the spread on the road, highlighted by tight performances against Alabama and dominant wins over Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.


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  Tennessee: Close-game specialists, consistently covering against Arkansas and Florida but struggling against Georgia.

Speaker Highlights and Context

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  Griffin Warner: Analytical and humorous, providing betting insights and bantering about football culture.


• Timestamp Example: (7:56 - 9:41 ) Warner advocates for Oregon State covering against Boise due to historical trends.


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  Big East Ben: Passionate and critical, highlighting team strengths and weaknesses.


• Timestamp Example: (2:13 - 3:29 ) Ben's strong condemnation of Arizona State fans' field storming reflects his stance on sportsmanship.

Conclusion

The podcast combines expert analysis, humor, and candid discussions about Week 14's high-stakes matchups and playoff scenarios. The hosts focus on underdog teams' potential to cover spreads, emphasizing situational dynamics and team statistics. Their best bets, North Carolina and Texas A&M, are shaped by unique insights into rivalry and emotional stakes.

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