Kelce, known for his witty commentary and deep love for sports, shared his thoughts on the two teams that were making headlines: Florida and Houston.

“Florida looks good. Florida looks real good, dude,” Kelce began, clearly impressed by the team’s performance. But he wasn’t ready to count out Houston just yet.

“If there’s anybody that can do it, Houston’s got a shot,” Kelce said, referencing the team’s mentality and ability to go on game-changing runs. “I just got Houston’s mentality; I like that. Their coach reminds me of Hector Salamanca from Breaking Bad,” he added, drawing a parallel between Houston’s strategic and tough approach and the infamous character from the popular TV series.

As the conversation continued, Kelce reflected on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. He emphasized that while Houston has the ability to make explosive runs, which can be a game-changer in crucial moments, Florida’s game feels more complete. “Florida plays more of a complete game,” Kelce stated, highlighting their well-rounded style of play.

However, he wasn’t entirely ready to make a final call. “Houston can go on a run like none other. And that is always a trump card that you can pull out of your back pocket if you can hit those runs at the right time,” Kelce explained. But he also acknowledged that the key to Houston’s success would be keeping the game close, as they have the potential to explode in a flash but need to stay competitive throughout.

Kelce took a moment to praise some individual performances, particularly from Duke Cooper Flag, who he said “played his ass off” during the final four. “Duke looked absolutely amazing up until those last two minutes,” he recalled. Those last two minutes proved to be a turning point, with Houston showing off their potential for explosive plays. “They have crazy athletes that can score,” Kelce remarked. “They’re very well coached.”

Even though Kelce expressed admiration for Houston’s capabilities, he had a gut feeling about Florida. “I think Florida finds a way,” he said with confidence, adding, “The way Houston just had gas at the end, like a horse in the Kentucky Derby in the final stretch, was something I had no idea they’d be able to floor it with.”

As the conversation wound down, it was clear that Kelce had mixed feelings about the outcome of the championship game. It’s going to be a tight contest, but Kelce’s belief that Florida would ultimately find a way to win seemed to lean the scales in their favor.

With the championship game around the corner, it’s safe to say that the sports world will be watching closely, eagerly awaiting the next thrilling chapter in this high-stakes tournament. And as Kelce himself said, “It’s going to be a fantastic game.”