In this episode of the 23 Personnel Podcast, hosts Spencer and Michael discuss Texas Tech’s return to the Liberty Bowl, the dynamics of playing in Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, and the implications of facing SEC teams in bowl games. They reflect on the significance of bowl game participation, explore future matchups with other conferences, and analyze the Big 12 bowl schedule, including the Alamo Bowl. The conversation highlights the strengths and weaknesses of various teams and the overall landscape of college football. The conversation delves into various aspects of college football, including scheduling challenges, playoff predictions, bowl game expectations, coaching changes, the dynamics of the transfer portal, and recruiting strategies. The speakers discuss the implications of scheduling fewer conference games, the importance of quality opponents, and the impact of recent coaching hires on team performance. They also explore the transfer portal’s influence on team rosters and the need for strategic recruiting to fill gaps in the lineup. In this episode, the hosts discuss the upcoming games for Texas Tech basketball, analyze recent performances, and reflect on team dynamics and player contributions. They also share their experiences with air fryer cooking and the challenges of traveling for youth sports.