You can tell it’s fall when the delivery driver is standing outside the Crimellas’ Florida compound with an order of wings from Hooters. You can tell it’s fall when the halushki is simmering on the stove at the Lennon household. You can tell it’s fall when the whisky is being poured out at the McDaniel mansion.
This week, it was back to normal in the college football universe…Penn State won easily; Florida’s offense moved up and down the field with ease and seemed to score at will. Ohio State, Miami, Alabama, Georgia all won big.
ESPN even conjured up Keith Jackson for an LSU night game voice over introduction.
And then before the clock struck midnight on Saturday, or double-zeros, in Michigan’s case, we all witnessed again why college football is the best reality television show ever!
It’s Tailgators on two…Hut! Hut!
The Opening Drive:
Onside Kick: We break down the fiasco in Michigan, which even had ESPN’s headline writers “stunned.”
1st Down: Penn State: It looked like the old Joe Paterno days in Happy Valley on Saturday. A quarterback that could find open receivers; receivers that could get open (and catch!).
2nd Down: Florida: John didn’t throw-up in his mouth. The offense hummed. And Gators fans finally woke up to the fact they dodged a bullet with DJ Lagway leaving Gainesville.
3rd Down: The surprise was maybe that there were no surprises in Week 1.
4th Down: SEC vs. LSU
Extra Point: Brian’s Pet Peeve of the Week:
Stadium operators need to stop turning off the lights when the home team scores. It’s kills the mood and it looks totally awful on television when watching at home.
Watch Tailgators Setup Podcast on Substack:
John’s Game of the Week:
Hmm…
No. 1 OHIO STATE (1-0) AT No. 4 TEXAS (-1.5) (1-0) 7:30 p.m. ABC
Tickets: $464.00
A rematch that will be “crisper” than last year’s opening week tilt for both teams. The Tailgators breakdown what they see are the keys to the game, and pick their winner.
The (#notsponsored) Hooters Pick’em Challenge:
Gary wins Week 1 and takes a one game lead against Brian.
Last Week:
Gary 24-1
Brian 23-2
John 21-4
Season Totals:
Gary 30-3
Brian 29-4
John 26-7
This Week’s Picks:
Listen to hear who the Tailgators are picking this week.
Over/Under: 40.5 Iowa State at Iowa.
Remembering a member of Iowa’s marching band, Derek Phillips.
Gary’s Cocktail of the Week:
Penn State Happy Valley:
1 oz Blue Curacao
.5 oz Coconut Rum
4 oz Lime sparkling water
Combine ingredints over ice and stir, garnish with maraschio cherry’s.
Wake Forest The Demon Deacon:
2 oz Bourbon
.75 oz herbal amaro
.75 oz fresh lemon juice
.75 oz honey syrup
2-3 dashes bitters
lemon for garnish
Prepare honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and water, heating gently until honey dissolves then cool. In a cocktail shaker with ice combine bourbon, amaro, lemon juice, honey syrup and btters. Shake until chilled, strain into a rocks glass over ice and garnish with lemon.
The Heisman Watch:
Rocco Becht, Penn State: 4 TDS, 271 yards, 96.1 QBR
Josh Hoover, Indiana: 4 TDs, 231 yards in Hoosier debut.
Malachi Toney, Miami: 3 TDS, 234 yards, 19.5 avg., 12 receptions.
Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State: 2 TDs, 151 yards, 18.9 avg., 8 receptions.
Jadan Baugh, Florida: 3 TDs, 160 yards, 14 carries, 11.4 avg.
John Mateer, Oklahoma: 3 TDs, 225 yards, 84.5 QBR.
Did anyone lose the Heisman this past weekend?
Candidates include: DJ Lagway, Julian Lewis, Bryce Underwood. Trinidad Chambliss.
