Ole Miss Makes History as the CFP Quarterfinals Arrive, Picks, Portal Talk & Playoff Reality

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben recap an unforgettable weekend in Oxford as the Rebels host and win their first-ever College Football Playoff game, breaking down what the moment meant for the program, the fanbase, and the future of Ole Miss football. 

From there, the conversation turns national with a full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, including Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Texas Tech vs. Oregon, Ohio State vs. Miami, and Alabama vs. Indiana. Sudu and Ben give their picks, matchup keys, and honest thoughts on which teams look like true national title contenders.

The episode also covers: 

• What Ole Miss’ playoff win says about the post–Lane Kiffin era 

• Pete Golding’s role in stabilizing the program 

• Transfer portal and quarterback outlook discussions 

• Why automatic qualifiers remain a problem in the CFP format 

• Live listener questions and real-time reactions