The B/B Podcast - BCS Era Goes Out With a Bang and Wild Card Weekend in the NFL Playoffs

By - Kris Fletcher & Tim Swift

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the BCS National Championship Game and Wild Card Weekend in the NFL!

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- Florida State Reigns Supreme: The final title game of the BCS era didn't disappoint, as FSU and Auburn put on a thrilling show that went down to the wire. How were the Tigers able to seize control of the game early on? What was the turning point of the contest? Could coach Gus Malzahn have done anything differently that may have changed the final outcome in Auburn's favor? We answer these questions and more.

- A Wild Wild Card Weekend: The opening round of the NFL playoffs was a wild one to say the least, with one game seeing a team lose at home for the first time all season, two being decided on the final play of regulation, and another featuring a comeback for the ages. We break them all down.

- NFL Divisional Round Preview: With only eight teams still remaining in the quest for MetLife Stadium and Super Bowl XLVIII, we take an in-depth look at the four Divisional Round matchups this weekend, discuss the keys to victory for the participants, and predict who will advance to the next round.

Plus:

Following another early playoff exit, should the Cincinnati Bengals consider replacing Marvin Lewis as coach? Hear our take.

All this and more in this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast!



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