Chris Vannini
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• College football, dogs and pro wrestling... skeets?
• Co-host, Bunch Formation and Getting Over podcasts
• DM, [email protected], Signal: ChrisVannini.01
• linktr.ee/chrisvannini
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Chris Vannini
@chrisvannini.com
· Mar 10
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Remember when Tulane beat Caleb Williams (who played awesome)
January 11, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Remember when Tulane beat Caleb Williams (who played awesome)
What a ridiculous game.
January 11, 2026 at 4:35 AM
What a ridiculous game.
Some brutal drops on both sides.
January 11, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Some brutal drops on both sides.
Matthew Stafford has that Ben Roethlisberger thing where he looks like he's being held together by string, can barely move, and he's still making every clutch throw in January.
January 11, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Matthew Stafford has that Ben Roethlisberger thing where he looks like he's being held together by string, can barely move, and he's still making every clutch throw in January.
Clear targeting on the Panthers if that was a thing.
January 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Clear targeting on the Panthers if that was a thing.
Reposted by Chris Vannini
🎙 New Bunch Formation, w/ special guest @scottdochterman.bsky.social
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
January 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
🎙 New Bunch Formation, w/ special guest @scottdochterman.bsky.social
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
What a crazy finish to that half.
January 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
What a crazy finish to that half.
Hate that Rams 4th down decision. Late in the half when the Panthers don’t have timeouts. Coming off a turnover. You start the 2nd half with the ball. Take the points.
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Hate that Rams 4th down decision. Late in the half when the Panthers don’t have timeouts. Coming off a turnover. You start the 2nd half with the ball. Take the points.
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FEI ratings are updated through the semifinals, and yes, Indiana now has a better FEI rating than any team on record.
bcftoys.com/2025-fei
bcftoys.com/2025-fei
Wild that the "losingest team in college football history" is now on the doorstep of winning a national championship. Wilder still to realize that they are also on the doorstep to possibly finish as the *best and most accomplished national champion ever* (per FEI ratings since 2007, that is).
January 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Indiana football is 15-0. Nebraska basketball is 16-0. It's Jan. 10. What world is this.
January 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Indiana football is 15-0. Nebraska basketball is 16-0. It's Jan. 10. What world is this.
Catch me on The Athletic Show today, talking the new era of CFB and why the SEC has fallen from the top.
Available on Fire TV and Amazon devices now, and on YouTube at midnight tonight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzk...
Available on Fire TV and Amazon devices now, and on YouTube at midnight tonight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzk...
Vibe Check: NFL Playoff Previews the Death of SEC Dominance
Zena, Robert and Jason are kicking off the New Year by digging into the seismic shifts rocking the football world. Madeline Hill and Charlotte Wilder from The Sports Gossip Show join the show for a s...
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January 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Catch me on The Athletic Show today, talking the new era of CFB and why the SEC has fallen from the top.
Available on Fire TV and Amazon devices now, and on YouTube at midnight tonight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzk...
Available on Fire TV and Amazon devices now, and on YouTube at midnight tonight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzk...
🎙 New Bunch Formation, w/ special guest @scottdochterman.bsky.social
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
January 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
🎙 New Bunch Formation, w/ special guest @scottdochterman.bsky.social
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
- Peach Bowl instant reaction: Indiana STEAMROLLS Oregon
- How is this team still getting better?
- Oregon's mistakes and injuries didn't have a chance
🎧 Listen: linktr.ee/bunchformation
📺 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
Our full Indiana-Oregon reaction show with special guest @scottdochterman.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
Indiana-Oregon INSTANT REACTION
YouTube video by Bunch Formation
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January 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Our full Indiana-Oregon reaction show with special guest @scottdochterman.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNa...
This year's CFP:
First round: Half good games, half blowouts
Quarterfinals: Half good games, half blowouts
Semifinals: One good game, one blowout
It's college football.
First round: Half good games, half blowouts
Quarterfinals: Half good games, half blowouts
Semifinals: One good game, one blowout
It's college football.
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
This year's CFP:
First round: Half good games, half blowouts
Quarterfinals: Half good games, half blowouts
Semifinals: One good game, one blowout
It's college football.
First round: Half good games, half blowouts
Quarterfinals: Half good games, half blowouts
Semifinals: One good game, one blowout
It's college football.
Curt Cignetti's first head coaching job was IUP in Division II.
Mario Cristobal's first head coaching job was FIU.
Everyone starts somewhere.
Mario Cristobal's first head coaching job was FIU.
Everyone starts somewhere.
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Curt Cignetti's first head coaching job was IUP in Division II.
Mario Cristobal's first head coaching job was FIU.
Everyone starts somewhere.
Mario Cristobal's first head coaching job was FIU.
Everyone starts somewhere.
I cannot imagine a greater high than what Indiana football fans feel this year.
I started this brand because Indiana lost the Pinstripe Bowl.
Indiana Football is going to the National Championship.
Indiana Football is going to the National Championship.
January 10, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I cannot imagine a greater high than what Indiana football fans feel this year.
Indiana football is 15-0 and will play Miami for the national championship.
They entered this year as the losingest CFB program of all time.
This is the most stunning turnaround in American sports history. The only thing close that comes to mind is Leicester City in the EPL.
They entered this year as the losingest CFB program of all time.
This is the most stunning turnaround in American sports history. The only thing close that comes to mind is Leicester City in the EPL.
January 10, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Indiana football is 15-0 and will play Miami for the national championship.
They entered this year as the losingest CFB program of all time.
This is the most stunning turnaround in American sports history. The only thing close that comes to mind is Leicester City in the EPL.
They entered this year as the losingest CFB program of all time.
This is the most stunning turnaround in American sports history. The only thing close that comes to mind is Leicester City in the EPL.
These refs are ready to go home. No blood, no foul.
January 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
These refs are ready to go home. No blood, no foul.
I forgot about this!
Sean McDonough I forgive you for what you said about IU during the playoff game last season
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 AM
I forgot about this!
Dan Lanning's losses at Oregon:
Indiana - Will play for national title
Indiana - Will play for national title
Ohio State - Won national title
Washington - Played for national title
Washington - Played for national title
Oregon State
Washington
Georgia - Won national title
Indiana - Will play for national title
Indiana - Will play for national title
Ohio State - Won national title
Washington - Played for national title
Washington - Played for national title
Oregon State
Washington
Georgia - Won national title
January 10, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Dan Lanning's losses at Oregon:
Indiana - Will play for national title
Indiana - Will play for national title
Ohio State - Won national title
Washington - Played for national title
Washington - Played for national title
Oregon State
Washington
Georgia - Won national title
Indiana - Will play for national title
Indiana - Will play for national title
Ohio State - Won national title
Washington - Played for national title
Washington - Played for national title
Oregon State
Washington
Georgia - Won national title
Indiana blocks a punt.
January 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Indiana blocks a punt.
Indiana came into tonight No. 1 on third down, No. 1 in turnover margin, No. 3 fewest penalties.
Tonight:
9-11 on third down
+3 turnover margin
Four penalties
They just do not beat themselves, ever.
Tonight:
9-11 on third down
+3 turnover margin
Four penalties
They just do not beat themselves, ever.
January 10, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Indiana came into tonight No. 1 on third down, No. 1 in turnover margin, No. 3 fewest penalties.
Tonight:
9-11 on third down
+3 turnover margin
Four penalties
They just do not beat themselves, ever.
Tonight:
9-11 on third down
+3 turnover margin
Four penalties
They just do not beat themselves, ever.
