The guys are back with another episode of the Southern Football Report presented by State Farm Agent Thomas Horne.  Visit his website at www.thomasismyagent.com

 

Southern Football Report – November Breakdown, Drama, and Playoff Chaos

The latest episode of the Southern Football Report kicks off with the usual banter, a shoutout to State Farm agent Thomas Horne, and the familiar voices of Dustin, Kyle, and Bryan settling in for a deep dive into another chaotic week of college football. November has arrived—bringing with it all the drama, heartbreak, and head-scratching moments fans have come to expect.

Florida State Frustration Boils Over

The crew wastes no time diving into the most emotional topic of the week: Florida State’s 24–10 loss to Clemson. Dustin, a long-suffering FSU fan, admits he’s reached his breaking point. A season that started with optimism after the Alabama win has spiraled into inconsistency, missed opportunities, and mounting frustration.

The loss to Clemson was particularly painful—not because Clemson is bad, but because of how FSU lost: penalties, dropped passes, missed field goals, drive-killing mistakes, and a general inability to finish. Dustin recounts a perfectly schemed wheel route to Randy Pittman that hit him in the hands and fell incomplete—“the story of the season,” he says.

Kyle and Bryan echo the sentiment: the talent is there, but the execution isn’t. Dustin even wonders if Mike Norvell’s message has gone stale—an astonishing admission from someone who was once “driving the boat” for Norvell supporters.

By the end of the segment, Dustin’s had enough. “This may be the last time we talk about FSU this season,” he sighs.

Georgia Puts Together Its First Complete Game

Shifting to happier fans, the guys break down Georgia’s impressive win over Mississippi State—a performance Bryan didn’t expect. The Dawgs gave up an early touchdown but responded with 30+ unanswered, showcasing their first fully complete game of the year.

Key takeaways:

• Nate Frazier’s breakout performance: explosive, confident, and emerging as a dangerous 1–2 punch in the backfield.

• Freshmen stepping up: Elias Williams making plays; Walker flashing as a pass-rusher.

• Defense rounding into form: more sacks than any other game this year, and signs the young players are settling in.

• Momentum heading into Texas: Georgia needed a confidence builder—and they got it.

Kyle even watched the game at The Varsity in Atlanta, giving the segment a nostalgic, uniquely Southern flavor.

The Near-Upsets That Could’ve Changed Everything

Two national games nearly upended the playoff picture:

Oregon vs. Iowa

Iowa—yes, Iowa—drove 93 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes, something they “don’t do,” as Dustin puts it. Had they held on, the chaos would’ve been enormous. Instead, Oregon marched back for the game-winning field goal.

Indiana vs. Penn State

Indiana pulled off a dramatic toe-tap touchdown to beat Penn State, sending national media into a frenzy and reigniting the “Indiana hype train.”

Bryan isn’t buying it. He questions why Indiana gets praised for surviving a struggling Penn State team while top-tier SEC teams get roasted for closer-than-expected wins. Dustin gently reminds him: “Welcome to the national media.”

Playoff Rankings, Narratives, and Chaos Scenarios

With the latest College Football Playoff rankings out, the guys tackle the big questions:

• Why is Ohio State still No. 1?

• Why is Indiana the media darling?

• What on earth is going on with the Group of 5 playoff bid?

Kyle breaks down the Group of 5 problem: USF is now the only ranked G5 team—despite a weak schedule—and could walk into a playoff bid simply by default. Meanwhile teams like Miami, who beat USF by 30+, could get boxed out. Bryan half-jokes that if JMU gets in, he’s quitting football altogether.

ACC Title Game Math: Dustin Brings Out the Notebook

The crown jewel of the episode is Dustin’s deep-dive into ACC championship game scenarios—so in-depth that Kyle jokes listeners can’t see the literal notebook he brought into the studio.

According to Dustin’s calculations:

Most Likely ACC Championship Matchups

1. Georgia Tech vs. Virginia (40–45% likelihood)
   If both teams simply win out, this is your game.

2. Georgia Tech vs. SMU (20–25%)
   Requires a Virginia loss and SMU winning out.

3. Georgia Tech vs. Pitt (15–20%)
   The chaos option—Tech loses and everyone else cannibalizes each other.

Add those probabilities up and one thing is clear:
Georgia Tech is almost certainly going to Charlotte.

The guys walk through potential tiebreakers, remaining schedules, and how Duke, Pitt, and Virginia factor into the madness.

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Final Thoughts

This week’s Southern Football Report felt like a perfect November snapshot of the college football landscape:

• Fans swinging between hope and heartbreak.

• Elite teams rounding into form.

• Underdogs complicating everything.

• The playoff committee sending everyone into chaos.

• And, of course, the ACC being the ACC.

If next week’s games are anything like these, Dustin may actually need a new notebook.