Kiffin to LSU dramatics; Panthers upset Rams; Eagles in shambles; CFP down to the wire

15 WEEKEND HEADLINES. 15 BOTTOM LINE THOUGHTS. 15 WORDS OR LESS.

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Lane Kiffin departs Ole Miss for LSU with all the dramatics as one could expect from Kiffin. Known as a program hopper, Kiffin created last minute theatrics around finishing the season with the team and proceeded in attempts to poach his staff on the way out, ultimately leaving the Ole Miss coaching staff in flux heading into playoffs.

1) Sell out move. But Kiffin gonna Kiffin. “Can’t turn a hoe into a housewife.”

NFL

Panthers stun the Rams 31-28 behind three forced turnovers of MVP favorite Matthew Stafford, marking the first time he’s thrown an interception in 10 weeks. Bryce Young balls out against a top Rams defense with 206 yards and three tuds.

2) Bryce isn’t there yet but developing nicely and flashing more often. Panthers are playoff hunting!

Josh Allen becomes the all time leading rushing touchdown scorer among QBs with number 76 coming in a 26-7 win over the Steelers. James Cook continues his dominant season with 177 all-purpose yards in the effort.

3) Josh Allen’s greatness is undeniable but the Bills are still difficult to buy in on.

The Bears run it down the Eagles throat with 281 rushing yards in 24-15 win to move into first place in the NFC. Eagles fans cry out for OC Kevin Patullo to be fired despite Sirianni’s continued backing. Kyle Monangai continues to be a steal of the 2025 draft for Chicago.

4) The Eagles have Super Bowl talent with JV play calling. The Bears, man.. they’re rolling!

Joe Burrow returns and immediately get the Bengals into the win column with surprising 32-14 win over an improved Ravens. Burrow slings for 261 and two touchdowns in his return despite Tee Higgins sidelined. Ravens turn the ball over five times as speculation looms larger around the offense. Cincy isn’t out of it yet…

5) The Ravens offense is failing everywhere and reminder that healthy Burrow is still unreal.

The Packers bring out the brooms on the season series against the Lions after 31-24 victory on Thanksgiving. Jordan Love moves to 3-0 on turkey day, Dontayvion Wicks had a legacy game, and Parsons notched another 2.5 sacks to continue his best season yet. The Lions offensive line and play calling continues to drag down the once Super Bowl favorites.

6) When the Packers don’t beat themselves, they’re as dangerous as anyone. Love is a sicko.

The Vikings find themselves in quarterback hell after 26-0 shutout loss to Seattle. Minnesota had gone 294 games without a shutout and now have back to back games with QBRs lower than if they had just spiked the ball every play. Max Brosmer tosses four INTs in first career start.

7) Minnesota is really about to waste Diggs/Jefferson back-to-back. Clock’s ticking. Should have kept Darnold.

DeAndre Hopkins becomes the 18th player in NFL history to snag 1,000 catches, the fourth youngest to achieve the milestone despite less involvement the past few seasons.

8) Truly an anticlimactic climb to 1,000 but Hopkins’ prime was first ballot dominance.

NCAA

Eight College Football Playoff spots have been secured: Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Oklahoma. Leaving Notre Dame, Alabama, Texas, Miami, Vandy, and BYU all fighting for the final two at large spots after ACC & G5 champs are decided.

9) Assuming all win out, place bets now that Notre Dame and Alabama make it in.

#16 Texas inches closer to a CFP birth with 27-17 win over #3 Texas A&M after dropping 24 in the second half and sealing the deal with two crucial interceptions.

10) The preseason #1 team will need a pleading tour to get a final CFP spot.

#1 Ohio State and #2 Indiana will face off in the Big Ten Championship to mark the first time in conference history that a #1 and #2 seed meet in the championship.

11) Greatest Buckeyes defense ever vs greatest Indiana team ever. Any mistake will be costly.

Florida finalizes six year deal with Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall. Sumrall was 42-11 across four years at Tulane and Troy but only 2-6 vs ranked teams, signaling potentially more of the same to Gator fans despite track record of success.

12) Sumrall’s a proven winner and was due a promotion. Florida fans aren’t buying the hype.

Auburn hires USF head coach Alex Golesh after late talks fell through with Arkansas who leaked an agreement was in place. Golesh has led USF to the number two ranked offense nationally that has posted 500+ yards in eight of their last nine regular season games.

13) “I don’t f*cking golf, I don’t f*cking fish, I don’t have hobbies, I coach ball.” - Golesh

NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to score 21,000 career points, joining LeBron, Chamberlin, Kobe, Durant, and Jordan. At the same time, Giannis ties for the most 25+ point games with under 20 minutes played.

14) Giannis is still as dominant as ever, if not more dominant, even at 30.

Cooper Flagg is on a heater despite the Mavericks falling apart around him. He joins LeBron, Kobe and Tracy McGrady as the only 18 year olds with 300+ points, and became the youngest player in history to score 35+ in a game and to record 10+ assists in a game.

15) Flagg is dominating without his three ball and driving the paint like a mad man.