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Tyler Aki and Shea Norling host Chicago's College Tailgate, getting you ready for your College Football Saturdays by breaking down every conference, the Top 25, Heisman watch and more.

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    8/3 8 AM: Road to 24 losses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 49:39


    The Chicago White Sox are on loss number 18 straight... can this team get to 24 straight losses? Also, College Football is around the corner! Shea and Tyler do a quick dive into the new conference realignment.

    1/27 10 AM: NFL Playoff and College Basketball Plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 44:08


    Shea and Tyler continue the NFL Playoff discussion which includes them breaking down the games and giving their plays. The two also do a quick dive into the NCAAB board today as well.

    1/27 9 AM: NFC and AFC Championship breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 48:29


    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki breakdown the NFC and AFC Championship matchups and discuss which quarterback has the most pressure this weekend.

    1/6 Caleb Williams to the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 47:57


    The guys dive into the serious conversation about Caleb Williams and if he is the guy that the Bears should draft. Callers give their opinions as well. Then the guys talk about some player props for the Natty game!

    1/6 National Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 48:02


    With the National Championship coming up, the guys break down the game and what to expect out of Washington and Michigan. The guys also talk about the top draft prospects including players who the Bears could possibly draft.

    The BEST College Football Playoff Ever! Michigan Outlasts Alabama and Washington Survives Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 43:47


    The final 4 team College Football Playoff semifinals went out with a bang! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling recap the best CFP semifinals ever, including Michigan's overtime thriller over Alabama. How much blame do Nick Saban, Tommy Rees and Jalen Milroe deserve for crumbling down the stretch? Plus, JJ McCarthy delivered in another clutch moment. Will Monday be Jim Harbaugh's last game as Michigan's coach? Also, Washington rode Michael Penix's arm to advance past Texas. How spectacular was his performance and has Quinn Ewers played his last game at Texas?

    12/30 10 AM: College Football Playoff preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 47:50


    Shea and Tyler preview the College Football Playoff! Can Michigan's defense handle Alabama? Will Washington knock off Texas? Shea fixes the bowl season.

    12/30 9 AM: CFP Top Draft Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 48:34


    Tyler and Shea break down the College Football Playoff! They discuss the top prospects playing this weekend...which prospect could be a Bear? A Michigan State fan rants about Jim Harbaugh.

    College Football's Wild Transfer Portal Offseason, Signing Day and the Future of Michigan and Florida State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 45:22


    The college football offseason has brought a ton of intrigue with a wild cycle in the transfer portal and signing day! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling discuss how everyone was a winner for signing day and how NIL is impacting the spreading of talent across the country. Plus, Michigan received a notice of allegations from the NCAA. Will this lead to Jim Harbaugh's exit from college football? Also, Florida State is meeting about leaving the ACC. But are the Seminoles better off staying in the conference?

    12/9 10AM: CFB Playoff Breakdown, Wheel of Bowl Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 47:34


    CFB Playoffs is upon us and Bowl games are here. In the second hour of the program, Tyler and Shea continue the in depth playoff discussion as each host provides their pick and play for the playoffs. Later in the second hour, producer Justin Pottinger spins a wheel filled with Bowl Games and Shea and Tyler give their winner for each bowl selected.

    12/9 9AM: CFB Playoff Breakdown, Bowl or No Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 48:08


    The Playoffs are upon us and Bowl week is here. Tyler and Shea breakdown the playoff teams and their predictions. Producer Justin Pottinger gives the two a list of Bowl names and they try to guess which Bowl name is fake or real!

    Florida State Got Screwed and Other Championship Weekend Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 43:13


    The final College Football Playoff rankings were released and Florida State is the odd man out. Tyler Aki and Shea Norling discuss how unprecedented leaving the Seminoles out was and if the playoff committee was right to do so. Plus, the guys discuss the busy early stages to the transfer portal and how college football could be adopting a European soccer model soon.

    12/2 10 AM: Picking Conference Championship Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 47:51


    Shea and Tyler run through each conference championship game! Can Texas sneak into the playoff? Does Alabama have a chance against Georgia?

    12/2 9am: Oregon and Bo Nix fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 46:23


    Shea and Tyler are back for another week of college football talk where the two kick it off by discussing Washington's win over Oregon Friday night. What does this mean for Bo Nix?

    Rivalry Week Recap: Michigan Beats Ohio State and Mapping Out the College Football Playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 47:38


    It was a great rivalry weekend in College Football! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling discuss Michigan's win over Ohio State, which seemingly locks the Wolverines into a playoff spot. Is the asterisk off of Michigan's season? Also, is the Big Ten not very good? Plus, Oregon and Washington square off for the PAC-12 title on Friday. Are the Ducks primed for a big blowout revenge victory to seal a playoff spot? And the guys map out the rest of the College Football Playoff scenarios, including what to do with Florida State and what is the committee's worst nightmare?

    11/25 10 AM: Rivalry week picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 46:18


    Shea and Tyler make their picks for rivalry week! They preview Michigan versus Ohio State. Can Oregon QB Bo Nix still win the Heisman?

    11/25 9 AM: College Football Playoff scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 48:24


    Shea and Tyler preview the top games of the day! Which games could impact the College Football Playoff? Who has the edge in Michigan versus Ohio State? The guys talk about the biggest games from this season.

    Week 12 Recap: Georgia Rolls, Michigan Holds, Is Florida State Done and Could Two PAC-12 Teams Get In?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 56:55


    Week 12 had no surprises, but plenty of results that could shake up the playoff picture. Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down Georgia's dominance and why they're a firm #1. Plus, Michigan barely got past Maryland. How concerned should the Wolverines be for Ohio State? Also, how should the committee decide between Texas and Alabama if they are both 1 loss conference champions? And Tyler reacts to Syracuse firing Dino Babers.

    11/18 10 AM: Looking at the Week 12 slate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 24:28


    Shea and Tyler pick the Week 12 college football slate. Could Maryland take down Michigan? Will Tennessee keep it close versus Georgia? Is Louisville over-rated? The guys also talk about a huge Pac-12 matchup between Oregon State and Washington.

    11/18 9AM: The Michigan Saga and JMU

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 45:31


    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki are back for another Chicago's College Tailgate where the two look at the most recent updates revolving around Michigan speculations. The two also give the latest news on everything JMU. Tyler, Shea, and producer Justin Pottinger also make their parlay picks!

    Week 11 Recap: Harbaugh-less Michigan Survives, Georgia's Best Win and Playoff Paths For Teams With a Non-Zero Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 75:14


    Week 11 wrapped up with a lot of statements made. Tyler Aki and Shea Norling recap Michigan's win without Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines. Did the lack of JJ McCarthy trust lead to more concerns for the Wolverines moving forward? Plus, Georgia had its most impressive win after crushing Ole Miss and Carson Beck is playing his best football. The Bears will have an interesting choice to make in the upcoming NFL Draft. How should they navigate drafting a quarterback? Also, the guys pave the College Football Playoff paths for every team with a non-zero chance of making it.

    11/11 10AM: Week 11 Breakdown, Picks and Plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 43:32


    Week 11 is here and Tyler and Shea breakdown the full slate in the second hour of the program. Tyler, Shea and producer Justin Pottinger make their show parlay as well!

    11/11 9AM: Harbaugh Watch, Michigan at Penn St

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 48:01


    Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are back for a Week 11 breakdown where the guys are on Harbaugh Watch! The two also starts check out the Michigan vs Penn State game and how that game will go with or without Harbaugh.

    Week 10 Recap: Another Big Week Lives Up to the Hype and Has Georgia Unseated Ohio State at #1?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 50:08


    Week 10 had a lot of surrounding hype and it lived up to it! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down how each of the playoff contenders fared ahead of this week's CFP Rankings Release. Has Georgia done enough to dethrone Ohio State at #1? Plus, the guys rank where they would place their top 6 teams. Also, Shea is livid about Michigan State basketball's loss to James Madison.

    11/04 10AM: Week 10 Games and Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 44:23


    In the second hour of Chicago's College Tailgate, Shea and Tyler breakdown the Week 10 slate and give their picks including the Show Parlay!

    11/04 9AM: Michigan Investigation and Playoff Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 46:53


    Shea and Tyler are back for Chicago's College Tailgate where they dive into the recent news involving the investigation with Michigan. The two also discuss the recently dropped CFB Playoff Picture.

    Week 9 Recap: Oklahoma Upset, CFP Ranking Release and How Is Michigan Viewed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 33:23


    We had our first major College Football Playoff upset shakeup! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling discuss Oklahoma losing to Kansas and if the Big 12 is primed to be shut out of the Playoff. Plus, how will the committee and Heisman voters look at Michigan and JJ McCarthy? Also, the guys unveil their top 6 teams and how they think the committee will vote for the top 6.

    10/28 10 AM: The Heisman Race and Week 9 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 46:15


    Shea and Tyler pick this weeks slate of games. The guys also talk more about Michigan and whether JJ McCarthy could win the Heisman. What would an ideal College Football Playoff look like?

    10/28 9 AM: Michigan's Future and the Best Games of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 50:39


    Tyler and Shea break down all the Week 9 college football matchups. What will happen to Jim Harbaugh and Michigan? What are the best games of the week? The guys also take a look at the SEC standings and discuss the PAC-12.

    Week 8 Recap: Are Harbaugh and Michigan Done and Top 10 Scathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 53:16


    Week 8 brought out a lot of questions on a lot of teams. Tyler Aki and Shea Norling dive into Michigan's sign stealing scandal and if that could spell the end of Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, the Wolverines potential playoff chances and JJ McCarthy's Heisman candidacy. Plus, the guys run through who made it out alive from the Top 10 after the week.

    10/21 9 AM: Shea and Tyler's Week 8 Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 49:18


    In the second hour of College Tailgate, Shea and Tyler breaks down Saturday's betting slate and run through all of the big games and player news. The two also discuss injuries with Dr. Pottinger and then Tyler, Shea, Jake and Justin all give their parlay picks!

    10/21 9 AM: Week 8 Preview and Playoff Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 49:11


    Shea and Tyler are back for another College Tailgate where these two breakdown all things Week 8 and preview their Playoff predictions.

    Week 7 Recap: Washington-Oregon's Game of the Year, Our Current Top 6s and Sorting Out the Heisman Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 58:29


    Week 7 delivered the game of the year in college football! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling recap Washington's win over Oregon. Did Dan Lanning get too aggressive and cost the Ducks a win? Plus, Michael Penix Jr. is the overwhelming favorite for the Heisman Trophy. How much of a favorite should he truly be and who are some of the darkhorse candidates? Also, Notre Dame crushed USC and Caleb Williams played the worst game of his career, but the guys explain why he still is undoubtedly the top pick in next year's draft. And Shea and Tyler pick who their Top 6 teams would be for the College Football Playoff.

    10/14 10AM: Biggest Surprises and Best Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 46:10


    In the second hour of Chicago's College Tailgate, Shea and Tyler give their biggest surprises that have occurred so far this season. The guys end the hour by going through their best picks today along with injury updates with Producer Justin Pottinger!

    10/14 9AM: Week 7 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 48:32


    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki are back for another College Tailgate! The two spend the first hour previewing and breaking down all things for Week 7!

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    Week 6 Recap: Red River Delivers, Georgia Dominates and Mario Cristobal's Colossal Screw Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 44:59


    It was a thrilling week 6 in college football! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down the big games of the weekend, including Oklahoma's comeback in an epic win over Texas. Is the Big 12 in a good spot for a playoff spot or did this result muddy the waters? Plus, Georgia crushed Kentucky for their first signature win of the year. Did the Bulldogs firmly establish themselves as the true #1 team in America? Also, was Mario Cristobal's coaching blunder at the end of Miami-Georgia Tech the worst decision in sports history? And are the Hurricanes done for the season because of it?

    10/7 10 AM: Who is the best team in the nation? Is Texas back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 45:08


    10/7 9 AM: Week 6 Preview, Shea & Tyler's Picks & Parlays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 46:04


    In hour one of Chicago's College Football Tailgate, Shea Norling and Tyler Aki previewed the day's slate of college football, made their picks in the biggest games, and put together a parlay to help you win some cash.

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    Week 5 Recap: Notre Dame Survives, Michigan Proves Itself and Shea's Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 69:37


    Week 5 had some deceptive results and Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are here to break down what was real and what you shouldn't glean much from. The guys break down Notre Dame's win over Duke, including Shea's dad's experience at the game and if it salvages anything for the Fighting Irish playoff hopes. Plus, how much stock should we put in USC and Washington's 7 point wins and Alabama, Penn State and Oregon's blowout wins? Also, Michigan blew out Nebraska and the guys break down why the Wolverines should be ranked ahead of Georgia. And Shea gives out his College Football Playoff Power Rankings.

    9/30 10AM: Week 5 breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 44:18


    Shea and Tyler are back for a Week 5 breakdown including Colorado vs USC, Texas vs Kansas, Auburn vs Georgia and more! Tyler, Shea and producer Justin give their winning picks for Saturday!

    Week 4 Recap: Notre Dame Outdumbs Ohio State, Florida State Survives and Who are the Real Top 10 Teams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 60:41


    It was an epic Week 4 in College Football! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling recap Notre Dame's major coaching blunder in the loss to Ohio State. Did the game have any real meaning on the future of the Irish or Buckeyes? Plus, Florida State outlasted Clemson on the road. Do the Seminoles have the best resume of anyone in the country? Also, Alabama bounced back to beat Ole Miss. Is the SEC just bad this season? And the guys give out how they would fill out their Top 10 in an AP ballot.

    9/23 10 AM: What will we learn this week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 43:49


    Shea and Tyler are back again for another College Tailgate episode. It's a jam packed gameday lineup and the guys dive into each game along with providing their favorite picks of the day!

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