Summary of Booger McFarland Talking NFL And CFB, JMU Got Screwed In The Latest Rankings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + Guys On Chicks

Overview of Booger McFarland Talking NFL And CFB, JMU Got Screwed In The Latest Rankings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + Guys On Chicks

Episode from Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take with hosts (Big Cat, PFT, Hank/Memes) and guest Booger McFarland. The show opens with a long, heated discussion about the latest college football playoff rankings and James Madison University (JMU) being left out, moves through Monday Night Football takeaways (Raiders/Cowboys), several NFL and college-football looks (rankings, playoff math, rookie QBs), a Hot Seat / Cool Throne segment, an interview with Booger McFarland, and the usual advice mailbag (“Guys on Chicks”). Multiple sponsors and ad reads are woven through the show.

Key segments and topics covered

• JMU snub in the CFP rankings — why hosts and Booger think the committee “screwed” JMU and the implications for group-of-five representation.
• College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape and seed permutations (Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame, Miami, Texas Tech discussed).
• Monday Night Football recap — Raiders collapse, Cowboys win (CeeDee Lamb/George Pickens sideline incident), Max Crosby praise.
• NFL quick-hits: Jamar Chase appeal denied, Michael Penix injury, Aaron Rodgers trying to play, Dak/Schottenheimer leadership for Cowboys.
• Hot Seat / Cool Throne — pop-culture & sports personalities called out or praised (Draymond, Cam “Scadaboo”, Abdul Carter, James Franklin, Shador Sanders, Jake Paul).
• Long-form interview with Booger McFarland on NFL/CFB: teams to trust, rookie QB evaluations, James Franklin to Virginia Tech, coaching hot seats, playoff predictions.
• Mailbag “Guys on Chicks” advice: relationship, travel, gambling, proposal preferences, bathroom etiquette on road trips.
• Recurring segments: sponsor reads (DraftKings, Planet Fitness, The Farmer’s Dog, Chevy, The Farmer’s Dog, etc.), “lottery balls” bit.

Main takeaways

• JMU controversy

  • Hosts and Booger argue JMU was unfairly left out of CFP consideration; committee favors whoever wins the American (group-of-five) and values conference pecking order.
  • Practical strategy for JMU: beat Washington State by a lot; root for Temple/other AAC teams to lose and hope for favorable committee movement.

• College football playoff environment

  • Current top teams (as discussed): Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Notre Dame, Miami — bracket permutations depend on conference championships and how losses “look.”
  • Booger thinks Georgia and Ohio State are elite; Georgia may be best prepared for playoff weather/physicality. Notre Dame is underappreciated and a solid dark-horse.
  • Texas’ 3-loss case: hosts reject a three-loss Longhorns entrant; key is quality of losses and marquee wins.

• NFL landscape & teams to trust

  • NFC: Booger trusts the Rams the most (Stafford, run game, defense). Eagles have elite roster but off-field WR friction (A.J. Brown) is a dynamic to watch. Detroit and Seattle are respected.
  • AFC: Chiefs are vulnerable — Booger’s view: lose to the Colts this weekend and the Chiefs may miss the playoffs. Broncos/Patriots/Colts viewed as complete teams he’d bet on over Bills/Ravens/Chiefs given current form.
  • Raiders are unwatchable; Max Crosby is consistently excellent; Josh McDaniels/Raider offense problems persist.
  • Props/predictions: multiple hosts predict Drake Maye (Patriots QB) goes for 300+ yards vs Bengals — a prop of the week.

• Rookie QBs & injuries

  • Cam Ward: big arm, needs weapons; hard to evaluate because of team context.
  • Jalen (Jackson) Dart: electric runner but concussion concerns — durability questions if he keeps absorbing hits.
  • Shador Sanders: starter status is an opportunity; winning matters even if performances are imperfect.
  • Penix possibly out long-term; veteran QBs (Rodgers, Cousins) health updates discussed.

• Coaching/hires

  • James Franklin to Virginia Tech is seen as a good fit (regional recruiting, personality); Penn State rumored targets: Pat Fitzgerald favored by the hosts.
  • Lane Kiffin/LSU chase: hosts think school/culture fit matters; AD Virge Osbourne will make choice.

Notable quotes & soundbites

• On JMU: “The fix is in… it’s a screw job.” (Hosts/guest)
• On diva receivers: “You make them feel good — tell them how pretty they look. Throw them the football.” (Booger on keeping WRs happy)
• On teams with highest-paid QB not being best player: “When the guy making the most money is not the best player, there’s always something.” (Booger)
• Playoff math: “If the Chiefs lose to the Colts this Sunday they’re missing the playoffs. Period.” (Booger)
• On player availability: “If you step on the field, there’s no excuse—if you’re hurt, you can’t play; a lot of players play hurt.” (Booger on injury realities)

Short actionable items / predictions mentioned

• JMU fans: root against Tulane/Temple/AAC opponents, and demand blowouts in remaining games to force committee hand.
• NFL watches:
  • Chiefs vs Colts this weekend is pivotal for Chiefs dynasty trajectory.
  • Patriots vs Bengals — hosts believe Drake Maye can hit 300+ passing yards (prop pick).
• College coaching movement:
  • Booger: Pat Fitzgerald should be a leading Penn State candidate.
  • James Franklin is likely a stabilizing hire for Virginia Tech.
• Fantasy/gambling notes:
  • Be cautious with teams in flux; consider Drake Maye props and Patriots vs Bengals as a potential uptick.

Guest & host notes

• Guest: Booger McFarland (NFL analyst, former player) — long interview covering NFL/CFB trust lists, rookie QB evaluations, coaching hires, and injury realities.
• Hosts: Big Cat, PFT, Hank/Memes — back-and-forth opinions, rants, and the recurring Hot Seat/Cool Throne + Guys on Chicks segments.
• Recurring bit players: “Hungry Dog” betting segment, “lottery balls” contrived segment, and many sponsor integrations.

Sponsors & promos called out

• DraftKings (Pick Six promo)
• Planet Fitness
• The Farmer’s Dog
• Chevy (Silverado)
• Roback (apparel)
• Chunky soup
• McDonald’s Buffalo Ranch Sauce
• Jackpocket (lottery credits)

Episode highlights (quick reference)

• Opening: JMU rant + committee critique
• Mid-show: Monday Night Football recap — Raiders collapse; Cowboys emotional win
• Main interview: Booger McFarland on NFC/AFC teams to trust, rookie QBs (Cam Ward, Jackson Dart, Shador Sanders), James Franklin → Virginia Tech, playoff outlook
• Segments: Hot Seat / Cool Throne, Guys on Chicks mailbag, lottery ball bit
• Closers: sponsor reads and sign-offs

If you want a one-line TL;DR: hosts and Booger think JMU got shorted by the CFP committee; the Rams are the NFC team to trust, the Chiefs’ season may be teetering (Colts game huge), Drake Maye prop is this week’s bold pick, and James Franklin to Virginia Tech is a smart hire.