Larry and Tony dig into a stacked Wednesday slate — from playoff chaos to coaching rumors to a heavyweight hoops clash.

Zac Neel (USA Today, Oregon Ducks beat writer) jumps in to break down:

• Why Oregon–USC is suddenly must-win for both sides

• Dante Moore’s evolution, ceiling, and why he’s not NFL-bound yet

• How Oregon’s insane depth and personnel shifting create matchup nightmares

• The Ducks’ identity under Dan Lanning — FEBU: Forget Everyone But Us

• Why Oregon’s secondary vs. USC’s receivers is the matchup

• Playoff math, weather factors, and what Oregon must do to win

Then Matt Stevens (IlliniGuys) joins the show to talk:

• Why weekly CFP rankings are more content machine than meaningful

• The disaster of the current recruiting calendar

• Lane Kiffin rumors, LSU/Florida noise, and why the SEC is about to explode

• Illinois hoops: how legit is the jump to No. 8?

• What Illinois needs tonight against Alabama

Plus:

• Nebraska recruiting drama — is there real smoke around Matt Rhule?

• Major WNBA CBA updates (with real money finally on the table)

• Fan overreaction season: message boards are in full meltdown mode

• MLB’s first big offseason move — and why it makes no sense for the Orioles

Finally, Larry closes with a Moment of Awe-ish, reacting to Baltimore trading future ace Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward.