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On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT is joined by Quincy Bell Sports, a current Indiana student, for a raw, emotional breakdown of the Indiana Hoosiers’ national championship run. JT and Quincy Bell Sports relive the moment Indiana closed the game, what it felt like seeing that final interception, and why this title hit different for students who lived through the program’s darkest years. The conversation dives deep into Curt Signetti’s historic rebuild, Indiana’s discipline, culture, and why this team felt inevitable long before the trophy was lifted. From Fernando Mendoza’s toughness to the process-driven mindset that separated Indiana from everyone else, this episode captures the emotion, meaning, and legacy of a championship that reshaped Indiana football forever.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT delivers his official Conference Championship predictions with the Super Bowl just two weeks away, breaking down Broncos vs Patriots and Rams vs Seahawks Part III. JT explains why he trusts Sean Payton to win the AFC Championship with Jarrett Stidham, pointing to Denver’s defense, JK Dobbins’ return, and Payton’s long history of winning with backup quarterbacks. JT also dives deep into the NFC Championship, outlining why Sam Darnold’s turnover issues and Matthew Stafford’s mastery of Sean McVay’s system give the Rams the edge over Seattle. From trench battles to hidden special teams swings, this episode lays out exactly how both games will be decided and why JT believes Denver and Los Angeles are Super Bowl bound.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down NFL Conference Championship Weekend and explains how the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots can each win their way to the Super Bowl. JT dives into Rams vs Seahawks Part III in the NFC Championship and Broncos vs Patriots in the AFC Championship, focusing on matchups, coaching edges, quarterback situations, and game-deciding factors rather than predictions. JT explains why Sean Payton can still win without Bo Nix, how Drake Maye gives the Patriots a real edge, what Matthew Stafford must do to outduel Seattle, and why the Seahawks’ run game could flip the NFC Championship.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT gives his final, deeper breakdown of Indiana Hoosiers defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the national championship and explains why coaching—not talent—decided the game. JT details how Indiana overcame massive size disadvantages by winning leverage, angles, and situational football on both sides of the ball. From shutting down Miami’s power run game to manipulating coverages with RPOs, quarterback draws, and perfectly timed back-shoulder fades, this episode breaks down how Indiana consistently stayed one step ahead. JT also explains how special teams, third-down strategy, and Curt Cignetti’s late-game decision-making forced Miami into the exact outcome Indiana wanted. This

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT gives his raw, instant reaction to the Indiana Hoosiers defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–24 to win their first national championship in program history. JT owns the miss, explains exactly how the Indiana Hoosiers outcoached, out-executed, and out-disciplined the Miami Hurricanes, and breaks down the penalties, play-calling issues, and missed opportunities that swung the game. JT praises Curt Cignetti’s historic run, Indiana’s defensive game plan, and Fernando Mendoza’s toughness in the biggest moment. JT also reflects on Miami’s season, what went wrong in the trenches, and why this loss hurts despite real progress under Mario Cristobal.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to the NFL Sunday Divisional Round and breaks down why quarterback decision-making and coaching separated contenders from pretenders. JT explains how the New England Patriots exposed the Houston Texans, why C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions flipped the game, and why the Patriots’ defense deserves way more respect than it gets. JT also dives into the Los Angeles Rams surviving the Chicago Bears, questioning Sean McVay’s conservative playoff approach while praising the Rams’ secondary for saving the day. The episode closes with a deep look at Caleb Williams, why his ceiling is still untouched, and how Ben Johnson’s aggressive identity is shaping the Bears’ future.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to a wild Saturday Divisional Round that exposed coaching gaps, turnover disasters, and a true Super Bowl favorite emerging in real time. JT breaks down how the Seattle Seahawks embarrassed the San Francisco 49ers, why the Seattle Seahawks completely boxed Kyle Shanahan, and how the Seattle Seahawks look like a matchup nightmare for the rest of the postseason. JT then unloads on the Denver Broncos stunning the Buffalo Bills, explaining how Sean Payton outcoached Sean McDermott and why the Buffalo Bills only have themselves to blame after five brutal turnovers. From Josh Allen’s meltdown to Bo Nix being elevated by elite play-calling, this episode explains why the Denver Broncos earned their win and why the Buffalo Bills wasted their best Super Bowl window.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT delivers his official college football national championship prediction as the Miami Hurricanes take on the Indiana Hoosiers with everything on the line. JT explains why the Miami Hurricanes are being massively underestimated, breaks down the line-of-scrimmage mismatch, and compares this Miami Hurricanes roster to vintage Nick Saban Alabama teams built on violence, size, and elite athleticism. JT also gives Indiana full respect for their historic run while questioning whether the Indiana Hoosiers have actually faced a team built like the Miami Hurricanes all season. From coaching adjustments to Carson Beck’s experience to Miami’s war-machine trenches, this breakdown explains why JT believes the Miami Hurricanes are built to end Indiana’s perfect season.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh and explains why the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh instantly changes the power structure of the NFC East. JT breaks down why the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh is about culture, credibility, and getting a proven Super Bowl–level leader instead of gambling on another unproven coordinator. JT explains how John Harbaugh’s demand for personnel control reshapes Joe Schoen’s role and why that power shift actually benefits the New York Giants long-term. With a promising young quarterback, real defensive talent, and cap flexibility, JT argues the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh immediately puts them in position to compete for the division. This is why the New York Giants just became the most dangerous team in the NFC East overnight.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT delivers a full national championship preview breaking down exactly how the Miami Hurricanes vs Indiana Hoosiers matchup will be decided. JT explains the keys to victory for both the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers, focusing on line-of-scrimmage dominance, quarterback play, discipline, and situational football. This episode lays out what must go right for the Miami Hurricanes to impose their physical identity and what the Indiana Hoosiers need to do to flip the game early and control tempo. JT puts bias aside to give a clean, football-first breakdown of why this Miami Hurricanes vs Indiana Hoosiers title game could swing dramatically depending on who dictates the game script

JT reacts to Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons and explains why this moment felt inevitable but still hurts. JT breaks down the Texans playoff loss, Arthur Smith’s disastrous offense, and the exact play call that told him real change was finally coming in Pittsburgh. JT also explains why firing Mike Tomlin doesn’t magically fix the Steelers’ biggest issue—long-term quarterback instability—and why the franchise may be headed toward a necessary reset. This episode puts Mike Tomlin’s legacy into proper context, explains why Steelers fans aren’t “ungrateful,” and frames this move as a painful but unavoidable shift in standards. With the AFC North officially turning over a new era, JT lays out why this offseason is about to get chaotic fast.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to the New England Patriots beating the Los Angeles Chargers 16–3 and explains why this loss says more about the Chargers’ broken offensive line than Justin Herbert’s legacy. JT breaks down how the New England Patriots physically bullied the Chargers, why Drake May outplayed Justin Herbert, and how the New England Patriots look way ahead of schedule under Mike Vrabel. JT also explains why the Chargers were always destined to be one-and-done in the playoffs and why next season is the real Super Bowl window for Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh. Later, JT reacts to the San Francisco 49ers beating the Philadelphia Eagles 23–19, highlighting Robert Saleh’s coaching masterclass, the Eagles’ offensive dysfunction, and why Kevin Patullo has to go. JT closes by discussing the fallout in Philadelphia, including the AJ Brown sideline moment, and what it means for the Eagles’ future heading into a chaotic offseason.

JT reacts to the Buffalo Bills beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 27–24 and delivers a full breakdown of one of the most dominant quarterback performances the NFL playoffs have ever seen. JT explains why Josh Allen proved he is the undisputed best quarterback in the NFL, how Josh Allen carried the Buffalo Bills despite zero help from the run game, and why this was a Superman-level performance that stats don’t fully capture. JT also breaks down how the Jacksonville Jaguars played well enough to win but simply had no answers for Josh Allen when it mattered most. If Josh Allen keeps playing reckless but controlled football like this, JT explains why the Buffalo Bills have their best Super Bowl window yet.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT delivers a premature instant reaction to the Indiana Hoosiers absolutely demolishing the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff. JT explains why this wasn’t a fluke or a bad night, but a full-blown domination that exposed Oregon’s turnovers, sloppy offensive line play, and lack of discipline against a team that simply does not beat itself. JT breaks down how **Indiana Hoosiers** football embarrassed one of the most talented rosters in the country, why Dan Lanning has real questions to answer, and how Kurt Cignetti is building something terrifying in Bloomington. JT also looks ahead to **Indiana Hoosiers** vs Miami and explains why this matchup is power versus precision for the national championship. If you thought Indiana’s first win was surprising, this performance removes all doubt.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to the Miami Hurricanes taking down Ole Miss 31–27 and proves the Miami Hurricanes can win any kind of game you try to drag them into. JT explains how the Miami Hurricanes survived a shootout, ran the ball down Ole Miss’ throat, and still punched their ticket to the national title even while losing the turnover battle and racking up dumb penalties. JT goes all-in on why Carson Beck deserves an apology, how Carson Beck stabilized the program, boosted his 2026 draft stock, and shut up every “$4 million QB” joke with a clutch performance when it mattered most. JT also breaks down why Ole Miss’ offense was the toughest Miami faced all year, why Trinidad Chambliss was a problem, and why Mario Cristobal is making every doubter—including JT—eat crow. If you’ve been waiting for the Miami Hurricanes to be “back,” this is the episode where JT says it: the Miami Hurricanes are 60 minutes from a national championship.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down and predicts every single NFL Wild Card matchup in what might be the most wide-open playoff field we’ve seen in years. JT explains why the AFC is completely up for grabs without Kansas City, why the Los Angeles Rams are still the team to beat in the NFC despite their revenge game with the Carolina Panthers, and which underdogs could shock the league. JT dives into Packers vs Bears Part III, Jaguars vs Bills with Josh Allen on upset alert, Kyle Shanahan vs Vic Fangio in 49ers vs Eagles, and the quarterback trust battle between Justin Herbert and Drake Maye. JT also previews Texans vs Steelers on Monday night and explains why defense and elite quarterback play will decide that game. If you want confident, unfiltered Wild Card predictions with real football logic behind them, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down his semifinal picks with Miami Hurricanes front and center, and JT explains why the Miami Hurricanes are too violent up front for Ole Miss to survive four quarters. JT says the Miami Hurricanes can win a shootout or a rock fight because Carson Beck won’t be pressured the way he was earlier in the playoffs and Ole Miss’ defense can’t stop the run without getting cooked over the top. JT also previews Indiana vs Oregon and makes the case that Oregon’s sloppiness and turnover risk is exactly how you lose to a team like Indiana that doesn’t beat itself. JT gives his final calls with Miami Hurricanes beating Ole Miss and Indiana edging Oregon, setting up a Miami Hurricanes vs Indiana national title matchup.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers surviving the Baltimore Ravens 26–24 to win the AFC North and punch their ticket back to the NFL playoffs. JT explains why this was the biggest regular-season win of Mike Tomlin’s career and how the Steelers’ resiliency defined their season after everything nearly fell apart. JT breaks down Aaron Rodgers’ vintage performance at 42, why this team can win ugly, and why the Houston Texans should be very uncomfortable seeing Pittsburgh in the Wild Card round. On the other side, JT dives into what this collapse means for John Harbaugh and why the Ravens’ continued failures with Lamar Jackson point directly to coaching.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why Alabama Crimson Tide football doesn’t scare anybody anymore after Round 2 of the CFP, and why Alabama Crimson Tide football has gone from trench bullies to a finesse team that gets pushed around when the lights get bright. JT explains how the SEC is being exposed, how the Alabama Crimson Tide football team lost its psychological edge, and why Indiana is so hard to beat because they don’t beat themselves. JT also dives into Ole Miss clowning Lane Kiffin and how insane it would look if that roster wins it all right after he bolts. Then JT calls his shot: Miami is the most violent team left, and if it’s Miami vs Indiana, it’s a straight-up mismatch.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to the **Tampa Bay Buccaneers** surviving the **Carolina Panthers** 16–14 in a game that perfectly summed up Carolina’s dysfunction. JT explains why the Carolina Panthers once again beat themselves with awful situational football, horrific play-calling, and a late-game meltdown that officially killed their playoff hopes. JT goes off on **Bryce Young**, breaking down why Bryce Young is not a franchise quarterback and why settling for “good enough” is how organizations stay irrelevant. From the disastrous flea flicker to refusing to lean on the run in the rain, JT explains why the Carolina Panthers are stuck in the same losing cycle. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one Saints loss away from stealing the NFC South and walking into the playoffs.