Who are some of the most fascinating programs going into 2024? Ari, David, and Max each nominate two teams for this season. Later, new Syracuse head coach Fran Brown dicusses his mindset and the Orange's recruiting strategy in an interview with Ari. Which programs does the trio believe will have recalibrated expectations in a 14-team postseason? Lastly, Combine absurdity, helmet comms and 2-min warnings, and Dartmouth's union vote.

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Time stamps:
- Dune (the comic book?) and french toast casserole (1:45)
- Fascinating teams: Oregon (7:00)
- Ole Miss and Miami (19:30)
- Nebraska (36:45)
- Texas A&M and Alabama (43:00)
- Syracuse + Fran Brown interview (45:15)
- New team expectations in a 14-team field (1:00:00)
- Combine, new rules proposals (1:12:00)

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