Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword - Bold NFL Bracket Predictions
SPR Sports News by Sean Ryan
Episode notes
This episode is about results, not reputation. I break down the college football playoff games, what actually happened on the field, and why some teams advanced while others got exposed. Conference bias, bad assumptions, and lazy narratives get tested against matchups, game flow, and coaching decisions—not brand names.
I start with the college playoffs, going game by game through Indiana, Oregon, Miami, Ole Miss, and the teams that didn’t live up to the hype. We look at why certain “power” programs fell short, how defensive lines and quarterback decisions decided games, and why some wins look a lot different once you strip away the final score.
From there, the focus shifts to the NFL. I break down the most important games from the final week, including playoff clinchers, rivalry matchups, and games that exposed real strengths and real ...