False Start - College Football Podcast

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Nobody's perfect...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) was not impressed by what he saw out of Indiana over the weekend.Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to talk this rabid Dawg down, but to no avail...This is what happens when you schedule two podcasts within 12 hours of each other, and Buhler has to watch his Atlanta Falcons lose for the fourth time in a row.Regardless, the guys shared their new College Football Playoff brackets, who would be on the Heisman Trophy ballots, and what teams are College Football Playoff pretenders across the Power Four.If you wanted to hear all of the hottest takes on Garrett Nussmeier's fading NFL Draft stock, this is the show for you, buddy.All hail False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The season marches on!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap Week 11.For as impressed as they were with big wins from Georgia, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, they might have been even more impressed by what Alabama and Notre Dame did in their primetime kicks.On the other side of the coin, the guys no longer view Iowa, Louisville, Memphis, Missouri, Virginia or Washington as playoff teams after their latest losses.As far as BYU, Oregon, USC and Vanderbilt are concerned, they need more time.It is always a good time when you decide to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Tell me everything is wonderful now...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) gave out their extended reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings of the year.By virtue of some Playoff Goldilocks, they discussed what teams the Selection Committee are Too Hot, Too Cold and Just Right on.From there, they had a bone or two to pick with teams they find overrated in Oregon and Notre Dame, while giving their praise to teams flying somewhat under the radar in Iowa and Texas.To end the show, the guys took a few shots of Everclear with some JLN.You may not be able to listen to the on the AM Radio, but you can always take the time to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who does No. 2 work for?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) showed that turd who's boss, as in reacting to Auburn taking a big dump on Hugh Freeze and flushing him away accordingly.From there, the guys gave their thoughts on the latest AP Top 25, as well as their 12-team College Football Playoff projections.Cody is especially dubious of Virginia, while Buhler thinks Oregon is as soft as Charmin.Right or wrong, you always have time to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is a good day to be a Dawg!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to an incredible Week 10 slate.Buhler's beloved Georgia Bulldogs had an awesome weekend with a big win in The Cocktail Party over Florida, as well as seeing other rival teams such as Auburn, Georgia Tech and Tennessee all lose.Let's not overlook how things are going down in South Beach...Cody is living his best life off a Friday night North Carolina victory over Syracuse, but was along for the ride as well.With Miami unraveling, the Hurricanes are out of the playoff picture.As for teams like Georgia Tech, Oklahoma, Texas, USC and Vanderbilt, they are still very much in this thing.Be sure you know how to clap correctly, or you will be given a False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!There has never been a better time to be Joey Freshwater.On today's extra spooky Halloween episode of False Start, John "Richie Tenenbaum" Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody "The Roamin' Gnome" Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got ready to get ready for a robust Week 10 slate.It may be Cocktail Party week, but the guys wanted to make sure The Starters knew all about the type of run Lane Kiffin is on, as well as if the Virginia rebuilding plan is transferrable to other bad teams.From there, the guys went on their merry way with the regular segments you have come to love and respect on a Thursday show.Whether you are living in a simulation, stuck in one of Admiral Akbar's traps, riding along with Antonio, or running one of six plays for Coach Herman Boone, just like novocaine, False Start will be there for you.So stop living in your own private Idaho and subscribe to the science of selling yourself short!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!When your family rejects you, you're just getting started!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) decided that their TPS reports could wait because they ain't done winning yet!Brian Kelly is out at LSU, and the college football world could not be more excited.While this show was recorded hours before Kelly was let go by the Bayou Bengals, it still works because the guys kept it 100 percent.Who could conceivably replace Kelly as the face of the Bayou Bengals?Also, they looked at Fernando Mendoza's Heisman Trophy candidacy, as well as unveiled their latest playoff projections on this Office Space-themed episode.Before you jump to conclusions, be sure you False Start first.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Paper tigers or real tigers, oh my!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) navigated the Week 9 slate the only way they know how...With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, the guys tabbed Indiana and Texas A&M as serious national title contenders, Miami and Oregon as serious playoff teams, and so much more.They also crossed off the likes of Missouri, Oklahoma, South Florida, and Brian Kelly just in general.With no time for sleep, there has never better time than right now to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Don't throw your votes away!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the notion of a few bad college football coaches being propped up by their current administrations.While Luke Fickell and Mike Norvell have gotten the dreaded votes of confidence at Wisconsin and Florida, Hugh Freeze is still hoping for his at Auburn...With College GameDay in Nashville this weekend, Vanderbilt is trying to see if it can flip 5-star QB recruit Jared Curtis away from Georgia. He may be a Nashville native, but Vanderbilt is not that turnt.From there, the guys ran a College Football Playoff bracket simulation, based solely on ESPN's Football Power Index.After that, they ventured to the Land of Potter Lake with Antonio for some down and dirty JLN with Puddle of Mudd.Can you take it all away? Not before you False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!False Start is effing turnt!On today's episode, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reunited to give their extended thoughts on the Week 8 slate.They addressed Billy Napier being fired by Florida, Jay Norvell being out at Colorado State, and if Diego Pavia can win the Heisman Trophy out of Vanderbilt.This episode did not disappoint, and how can you possibly disappoint if you live your best life only to False Start?!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The best are starting to separate from the rest.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap a wild Week 8.Although Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) will be back on Monday's show, he missed a good one...Ohio State looks like the best team in the country.Alabama might be the best team in the SEC.Nobody is better in the second half than Georgia.Diego Pavia for Heisman?!Get turnt because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Backhanded compliments are clearly a way of life.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) is reunited with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) on an absolute fantastic Week 8 preview of an episode.Lane Kiffin trolled Kirby Smart, only to praise him later.Brent Venables tried to bury the Big 12, even though the Big 12 kind of used to bury him during his two years in the league.Meanwhile, can Indiana win a national championship?All that and more was answered on this incredible episode of False Start.It's better when friends are together because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The Driver has crashed into a ditch.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) working his way back from a fall wedding to react to James Franklin being fired at Penn State.Franklin was not the only head coach to be relieved from his duties over the weekend, as Trent Bray is out at Oregon State and Trent Dilfer is out at UAB.Bad day for Non-Power Four Trents all around...Buhler then wrapped up the show with his thoughts on the latest AP Top 25 Poll, shared his new projected College Football Playoff bracket, and a whole mess of other goodies.Stay strong, fight the good fight, because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Another Saturday, another batch of amazing storylines.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) out doing fall wedding things for some reason...Buhler did his best to keep this thing on the tracks with Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap the Week 7 slate.Indiana looks legit, Texas might not be dead yet, and Georgia might be road warriors after all.No matter how much you know or don't know, keep on rocking with False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!So many questions, but just enough time to answer them all.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unpacked several hard-hitting ones in the Week 6 preview.Can Missouri pull off the home upset of Alabama? Is the Bill Belichick era of North Carolina Tar Heels coming to an end? What if Ty Simpson was from the first family of quarterbacking?Find out all that and then some on today's episode.Game, set, blouses, because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Week 6 showed us a lot, and then some.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) expounded a bit more on what all happened in Week 6.They reflected on the latest AP Top 25 Poll before sharing their projected 12-team College Football Playoff brackets and first four teams out.From there, they pondered if Vanderbilt can still make the playoff, if James Franklin is really on the hot seat, and if Arch Manning is ever going to live up to the hype of his last name.If it's not about the name on the front, or the back, of the shirt, then it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We may have learned a thing or two this weekend in college football.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to an incredible Week 6 slate.Together, they recognized how good Alabama and Miami might be, that Georgia is still a very strong football, and that Brendan Sorsby might be the best quarterback the Big 12 has to offer.From there, they were mightily impressed by Texas A&M and Texas Tech, while Texas is starting to do next to nothing for that.After that, they crossed a few teams off from the playoff picture, as well as mentally moved on from a few head coaches.To finish up the show, the guys were not ready to bury Vanderbilt just yet, remove Iowa State from the Big 12 equation, all before Buhler and Cody disagreed on how to assess Oklahoma.Don't be a Chad if you gotta be a dad because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!All good things must come to an end...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got ready to get ready for the Week 6 slate.They pondered if we have seen the best of Georgia football under Kirby Smart, if either the Indiana Hoosiers or Ole Miss Rebels can win this year's College Football Playoff, and if Diego Pavia has another Alabama upset in him? He is The Live Dog after all!If you love college football faster than the devil, then it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Say it ain't so for The Boss Hog, Sam Pittman.After five-plus years on the job, the former Arkansas head coach is out of a job.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) reacted to the fourth Power Four job opening up, while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) made his return across the pound of dirt.After that, there is still a sliver of hope for Notre Dame to make the playoff.Also, what Power Four teams definitely, maybe might be good?Win or lose, False Start is always right on time to the party.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Of course, Georgia was going to lose to Alabama and of course, Penn State was going to lose a big game in primetime to Penn State...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) living his best bachelor party like in Nashville.Buhler explained why we should celebrate Alabama and Oregon, but not necessarily tear down Georgia and Penn State in these games.With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, Buhler did the hard work so you won't have to.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!He is a man who was once 40, but now is fired.It was the end of the line for Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State after losing to Tulsa in Week 3.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) discussed what one of the most interesting and successful college football head coaches of all time meant to them.After that, they debated Oklahoma's long-term viability without John Mateer for the foreseeable future, going up against a brutal SEC schedule.From there, the guys looked at each SEC team's three annual opponents for the next four years, who is projected to make the College Football Playoff and who could be upset this week, all before heading to the City by the Lake with Antonio Banderas, soundtracked by Smashing Pumpkins the entire time for JLN.When the world is a vampire, sent to drain you, get your good vibes from False Start.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!One month into this thing, and we still have no idea about anything...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to make sense of all the nonsense commonplace entering Week 5 of the college football season.Miami looks to be good, but how good are the Hurricanes really?Can the Ole Miss Rebels win the SEC?When are the next head coaches slated to get fired?Find out all that and more on the latest episode of False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Only a month into this, and we're just getting started!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap a wacky and wild Week 4.While Oklahoma and Miami's defenses look legit, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and Florida continue to be poorly coached.Although it may be too early to throw some dirt on Auburn and Illinois' seasons, we do need to pay attention to what is happening at Texas Tech, Indiana, Memphis and maybe even Missouri...It's better to be late to the party than not arriving at all because this is False Start! 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We are living in a simulation.Since we all know that to be true, the guys decided to go with a College Football Playoff simulation on the latest episode of False Start!John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) used ESPN's Football Power Index to put together a 12-team playoff field of the most likely teams to make it in, within the context of CFP protocols, of course...From there, the madness ensued!The show also had the guys trying to figure out who the UCLA Bruins and Virginia Tech Hokies could hire to replace DeShaun Foster and Brent Pry at their respective positions.Not only did they discuss this, but Diego Pavia's mom has a date in the works with Theo Von...Don't forget to ask for the bill because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Don't put out the fire because we're just getting started!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the first two Power Four jobs opening up this season.DeShaun Foster is out at UCLA and Brent Pry is out at Virginia Tech.From there, the guys shared their thoughts on the latest AP Top 25 Poll and their latest 12-team College Football Playoff brackets.After that, they pondered if Penn State is any good, who could be in contention for the Heisman Trophy now, all before diving headfirst into another delicious helping of Local Scouting Report.Let the big dawg eat because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!What a wild Week 3 it was in major college football!It was one of those weeks where John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were so happy to be college football fans.From Georgia Tech running the fire drill to walk off on Clemson at Bobby Dodd, to Georgia needing overtime to keep the streak alive vs. Tennessee, the guys have you covered.With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, they touched on Florida not being good and Texas A&M actually looking the part.This is when the season starts to get really good, so stay buckled in for some more False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!In the land of make believe, if you don't believe in me, then what are you doing?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated another trip around the sun for ole Buhltron.Not only did they do some Just Like Novocaine with the entire album of American Idiot, but they also did what their jobs entailed and looked at some college football, too!Arch Manning has looked good at times, but how good is he really?Will Georgia and Miami get upset this weekend by Tennessee and South Florida? Find out now!If you beg to dream and differ, it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Is Illinois too legit to quit? How about South Florida?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked back at what all happened in Week 2, but through the lens of what could be coming down the pipeline in Week 3.They each reacted to the latest AP Top 25 Poll, as well as their 12-team College Football Playoff brackets.From there, they looked at how good Illinois can be this year in the Big Ten, as well as if South Florida will have staying power out of the Group of Five.For better or worse, we are still here because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Another Saturday that completely blew our brains into a million pieces.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the absolute shenanigans from the weekend that was in Week 2.With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, the guys praised John Mateer and South Florida like they should, while putting Florida and Clemson in their places...As for how we should assess Arizona State and SMU going forward, we should not dock them too badly.These are the weeks we live for because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Nothing turns faster on you than Crimson Tide fans.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the utter madness surrounding Kalen DeBoer's job security over at Alabama already.They also shared their biggest takeaways from the latest AP Top 25 Poll, as well as some of their favorite games coming up on the Week 2 slate.Where have all the cowboys gone? I don't know, but Ricky Stanicky might because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Special teams are special, alright...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to two crazy Sunday games attempting to tie a bow on the Week 1 slate.Buhler was at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to watch South Carolina defeat Virginia Tech with some good, old-fashioned Beamer Ball in the final frame.Cody seems to have come full circle on Miami with Carson Beck under center.Together, the guys recapped South Carolina-Virginia Tech and Miami-Notre Dame, as well as tried to put together their College Football Playoff fields through Week 1.While Cody still needs to see his Tar Heels take on TCU, why not pass the time with some False Start?!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We are so back!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went live with Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap a wild Week 1.From Ohio State holding off Texas, to Alabama being upset by Florida State, to LSU winning the Battle for Death Valley over Clemson, the guys have you covered!False Start is so happy to have you!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The moment has finally arrived!Week 1 is here, and we could not be any more excited!John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the Week 1 slate with some of their favorite games on tap.Who is coming out on top between Texas at Ohio State? LSU at Clemson? Alabama at Florida State? Find out now!No matter the journey, it is okay to False Start every now and then!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We can almost taste it!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) made it through their final wave of preseason predictions.With their powers combined, the guys shared their 12-team College Football Playoff bracket predictions for the upcoming season, as well as what three candidates would be on their Heisman Trophy ballots.From there, they looked at some of their favorite NFL Draft prospects for 2026, coaches and coordinators who could be looking for bigger jobs next year, all before trying to get some answers on the biggest questions they want answered during the upcoming season.They then finished the show with some The Less I Know the Better to tie a bow on this summer, as we are full steam ahead to the fall!Here's to being wrong because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Week 0 of the 2025 college football season is here with a ranked matchup between Iowa State and Kansas State from Dublin. The Cyclones got the best of the Wildcats, and Cody Williams is providing instant reactions, including why Matt Campbell is the X-factor for Iowa State making a run in the Big 12, why we shouldn't write off Kansas State in the Big 12 title race with 13 weeks left to go, how to make CFB Week 0 better moving forward, and more. Follow the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@cfbfalsestart

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!A tinfoil hat is just a hat you wear at home when nobody else is around.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unpacked their six packs of college football conspiracy theories heading into the 2025-26 season.From the SEC, to the Big Ten, to the ACC, to the Big 12, to the Group of Five, and through the College Football Playoff, these guys left no stone unturned to find the truth.Who does not love a good conspiracy, because this is False Start?!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Five is still technically bigger than four.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) drove it into the ditch with their Group of Five season preview.While the guys came to a handful of similar conclusions across the AAC, CUSA, MAC, Mountain West and Sun Belt, they are well aware that anything and everything can happen at this level of college football.Together, they picked who will win each league, who will be making the CFP, and what head coaches are destined for something even better than this?You've only got 100 years to live, so make the time for some False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Life is about having a big belt buckle!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) sifted through the madness that is the Big 12 way too early in the morning as a part of their conference preview shows.While the guys really have no idea who is going to come out on top in this ultra-competitive league, they do like the Big 12's chances to get a star player of theirs back to the Heisman Trophy Ceremony.As far as a handful of coaches are concerned, some of their seats are getting pretty toasty.Before the guys bounced into a more visible part of their mornings, they celebrated Episode 200 of this show being a thing by remembering some shows!False Start has evolved over the years, and hopefully, you have, too!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Life is, in fact, a drive-thru line at Cook-Out!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) prove they can, in fact, do more than shoot hoops and turn left as a part of their ACC preview.The guys look at who could be challenging Clemson for superiority in this league, as well as what Notre Dame plans to do as a fiercely national independent.In addition to figuring out who can make the playoff, who can get to the Heisman Trophy Ceremony and what head coaches are sitting on the hot seat, the guys finished the program with some dudes, bruh...If you were anybody in the ACC, you were remembered because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Can you feel it in the air?That is Big Ten Energy coursing through your veins, boys and girls!That's right! False Start is back with a bang on this ultimate Big Ten preview show.John Buhler (Lead Writer) and Cody Williams (Content Director) navigated something fierce to bring you this episode.They will tell you who their Definitely, Maybes were, as well as who might be donning the Paul Finch Satin Kimono at the end of the season.The guys also touched on Big Ten Heisman Trophy contenders, what head coaches in this Power Four league are on the hot seat, and who just might maybe make the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff this season.Like Wayne Campbell would probably say, this episode is Excellent! because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!When it just means more, it don't mean enough, PAWL?!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the entire SEC.Together, they handed out Paul Finch Satin Kimonos and Definitely, Maybe honors to the SEC programs they thought deserved it most.From there, the guys then put some SEC head coaches on the hot seat, tried to figure out who from this league could potentially get to New York as a part of the Heisman Trophy ceremony, all before seeing who is a real College Football Playoff contender or not.As part of a series of college football season previews, Buhler and Cody will strive to give you the hard-hitting insight with a healthy helping of laughs to get you through this thing called life.If you do not like what could happen to your favorite team this year, you can kiss my grits because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Why live in the moment when you can live in the past right now?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) took the show into the deep end and off the high dive with some Summer Fling!In the final episode of the summer before their college football season preview shows, the guys dove head-first into some absolutely delicious nostalgia.From debating all the best parts about barbecue, to their god-tiered fast food items, they will certainly whet your appetite.After that, Buhler shared his nine favorite Atlanta Braves players and Cody his nine from the Boston Red Sox.From there, the guys ended the show by reminiscing over great things from their childhood that no longer exist, awkward moments they witnessed happen to other people in middle school, all before sharing their favorite lists of on-air couples from cinema and television.It's not who you know, but what you remember because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Can you feel the disappointment in the air?On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at what it will take for James Franklin to keep his job at Penn State should he come up short in the College Football Playoff once again.From there, the guys questioned Haynes King's logic of poking the big brother bear up in Athens during ACC Media Days.After that, the guys rolled up their meat sleeves to proudly hand out 15 awards in Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi's honor with The Bronzed Meat Sleeves.It may still be summertime, but school is about to be back in session over on False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!You don't score until you score!On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unpacked how they feel about the Big Ten after media days before getting ready to get ready for the season ahead.Together, they figured who the Big Ten media is too hot and too cold on, as well as what blue-chip ratio contenders really matter across the Power Four.They then talked about the reasoning by Nico Iamaleava's controversial decision to leave Tennessee for UCLA, as well as what comes next for Memphis after its Big 12 rejection.The guys then finished the show by paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne before Something Just Like Novocaine with some Coldplay, just like the Astronomers we all know they are in this American Pie-themed episode.Relax, take it slow, let the good times roll, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is hot as ever outside, so we need to cool off a bit.On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on how the SEC media views each of its teams stacked up amongst each other.Who is the SEC media too hot, too cold and just right on with the help of some Goldilocks?Also, Eliah Drinkwitz seems to have Big Ten Energy coursing through his fans.Too bad he coaches in the SEC...Plus, is Mark Gronowski going to be the catalyst for positive change under center for the Iowa Hawkeyes?Be the best Brad Banks version of yourself, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Come Monday, it'll be alright.Back from vacation, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) joined Cody Williams (Content Direction) on one absolutely wild episode of False Start.The guys talked about the most ridiculous quotes from SEC Media Days, if Nick Saban actually wants to come back to college football, and what programs are the biggest spenders on the NIL front.After that, the guys did some Local Scouting Report with Buhler coming back from Key West before diving headfirst into some Jimmy Buffett for Just Like Novocaine.I don't know where I'm a-gonna go when the volcano blows, but you can always seek refuge over on False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!New/old UCF head coach Scott Frost made sure to take no blame and put it all on Nebraska for failing miserably at his alma mater, so John Buhler and Cody Williams had to rake him over the coals. We then look at longtime Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione is stepping down, which raises some uncertainty for Brent Venables and the Sooners. We then look at South Carolina, Florida, Illinois and more potential first-time College Football Playoff teams, as well as assessing the job security of every SEC head coach. We finish with a deep look at Colorado and LSU's seasons and whether they'll hit over or under their win total, all before finishing by comparing No Doubt songs to CFB personalities. 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It's just one of those days...On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) was back on the program to recount Athens and Fourth of July shenanigans with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com).Together, they looked at Big 12 Media Days beginning on Tuesday, as well as who some of the better quarterbacks in the country are.Outside of Tempe, who is taking Sam Leavitt over Garrett Nussmeier?To wrap up the show, the guys looked at James Franklin's chances of driving Penn State to a national championship, as well as some Local Scouting Report from Athens, Atlanta and Los Alamos.I could sleep when I lived alone and there were no fireworks, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It's the Fourth of July and Cody Williams is flying solo like a cup without John Buhler but still celebrating. Who is coming to the college football backyard BBQ for July 4th? What will be the day that Alabama, LSU and Notre Dame's seasons will die as Cody Williams isn't a total believer in them? Plus, we take a look at The American to get a quick preseason vibe check on the AAC and we rank the six (maybe?) teams with red, white and blue color schemes like Ole Miss and SMU for the 2025 season. 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The Big 12 doesn't mind seeing itself in a picture, so long as it looks far away.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) asked themselves why the Big 12 is not doing a preseason poll.The Arizona State of it all might explain that, but nothing soothes the heart of Sad Boy Summer quite like a healthy dose of The National.The guys celebrated the Fourth of July a little bit early with some JLN before Buhler goes on some much-needed PTO.You are not half-awake in a Fake Empire when you listen to some False Start.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Don't fall into the trap.While LaNorris Sellers is too good for that, Thomas Castellanos took the bait when it came the low-hanging Alabama fruit.Throwing dirt on Alabama's grave is not always the best of ideas...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at Sellers and Castellanos' comments when it came to Alabama.They also made sense of another Steve Spurrier gem of a quote, only this time it was about fading Arch Manning.After that, the guys looked at what CFP contenders will benefit from their "soft" schedules, as well as when each national title hopeful could fall victim to the proverbial trap game.Even if you dig yourself into a hole, False Start will always be there to provide the good vibes to help get you out!