False Start - College Football Podcast

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It has never meant more than it does right now.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the entire SEC.From proclaiming Definitely, Maybes, to handing out Satin Kimonos, the guys left no stone unturned.Will Arch Manning be the first member of his family to win the Heisman Trophy?Is Shane Beamer sitting on the hottest seat in the SEC?More importantly, what teams are locks to make the playoffs, who are contenders for it, and who is lying to themselves about it?Get your hash browns scattered, smothered, and covered because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!This is not a college football show!It usually is, but not today...John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) kicked off their second annual Not a College Football show with a bang!The guys decided to make reality TV show concepts better, figured out what they needed to have with them on deserted islands, and what their biggest pet peeves are as human beings.From there, they touched on types of overrated beers, remembered some non-college football teams, and then relived their past athletic accomplishments.Relax, take it slow, and don't pass a school bus with its stop sign out because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who answers the door when they are eating anyway?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) put some Neil Diamond into the eight-track to best help save Darren Silverman.With the help of this awesomely bad 2000s comedy, the guys looked at College Football Playoff contenders' "loaves on the lawn", as well as who could be getting fitted for their much-anticipated Satin Kimonos.The guys finished the show with some Neil Diamond JLN before talking about all sorts of animals and travel on LSR to tie a bow on this bad boy.We all help people because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Some schools do football better than others...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) getting reacquainted with Virginia again.Buhler grabbed the show by the horns in talking about all the bad things that are happening to Cody's beloved North Carolina Tar Heels.Michael Lombardi has been placed on administrative leave, and Bill Belichick probably needs to go after this season as well.From there, Buhler talked on Jon Sumrall's talking and broke down Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles trying to break rocks.After that, he looked at comeback candidates for teams out of the Power Four, as well as programs that already have the baked-in clutch gene about them.To wrap up the show, he looked at dark horse contenders out of each Power Four league.Not sure if this show makes you a smarter football fan, but it is always good when you False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who doesn't love the sound of their own voice?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to some of the early talking points from SEC Media Days.Can Will Muschamp make all the difference at Texas? Who does Will Stein think he is?As Dabo Swinney tries to avoid a vat of Raising Cane's sauce, Chip Kelly has put on his hardhat for some more Portillo's.Meanwhile, Warde Manuel will still be collecting them checks well in the Q4 2026.Be the Carson Beck you were meant to be because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!He said, she said...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) dealing with some stinky dog stuff.With ACC Media Days having come and gone, Buhler shared his thoughts on the matter, everything stemming from Darian Mensah's thoughts on leaving Miami, to Rhett Lashlee going to bat for Duke for some reason.After that, Buhler reacted to Monshun Sales committing to Indiana, Ari Wasserman's latest crazy list, easy Power Four schedules, and the best college football rivalries today.You don't even know because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Read the manual, Manuel!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) attempted to navigate the tricky situation involving Warde Manuel in Ann Arbor.The longtime Michigan AD seems to be on the way out of town, whether he wants to admit it or not.At one point in time, Nick Saban thought about leaving Alabama for Texas, alright.But he did not, so quit askin'!Don't lose your dinosaur, because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is decided!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to forecast who is going to win next year's national championship.With the help of ESPN's new FPI rankings, the boys certainly drove this thing into the ditch!After that, they power ranked the best head coaches in college football today, looked at some university administrative stuff, and questioned if Josh Pate is onto something about Brian Kelly's next job.The numbers do not lie because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, and Coach O is in shambles...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) spent way too much time talking about the Big 12, and for good reason!The league is now sponsored by Ed Orgeron's favorite energy drink.Could that be what entices him to leave Lane Kiffin behind at LSU to come coach a Power Four program?Dave Aranda also has thoughts about straitjackets.With it being the heart of the offseason, anything and everything was on the table to discuss.Keep your heart rate below 200 BPMs and you'll be fine because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!How good is Ole Miss? Will Clemson ever be good again under Dabo Swinney? Cody Williams flies solo like a cup (giving John Buhler a break) to answer these questions, as well as diving into Curt Cignetti and Indiana's issues with recruiting, players from each P4 league he's excited to see in the 2026 college football season, Brian Hartline writing checks he might not be able to cash at USF, and the Heisman House being up for sale. Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!If you ain't first, you're last!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) channeled their inner Shake N Bake to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang, Ricky Bobby style!The guys talked about coaches, quarterbacks, running backs, and the cinematic masterpiece itself.If you don't chew Big Red, go get some, because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Take us on!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) was reunited with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) for the first time in a fortnight.Returning from the land of the ice and snow from a midnight sun fun run, the hot springs were flowing out of Cody's mouth for sure!He and Buhler discussed Arch Manning be crowned prematurely, John Mateer being more shredded than Frosted Mini Wheats, as well as Cody's escapades from over in Scandanavia.Whether it be LSR, JLN, or some other contrived acronym, the boys were ready for this one.On we sweep with threshing oar, our only goal will be the western shore because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!For every transaction, there is an equal and opposite transaction.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup, as Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) continues to try to presumably pull Mjolnir out of the earth itself.Buhler discussed the potential ripple effects that could manifest from Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.This puts Michigan AD Warde Manuel into focus, as well as paints Duke AD Nina King in a positive light, as Jon Scheyer did not head to the NBA.After that, Buhler gave his thoughts on the toughest college football stadiums to play in, reacted to Paul Finebaum's thoughts on Texas Tech, and if Kalen DeBoer's unique recruiting plan for Alabama is going to work or not.He finished up the show with some Fore! For Four/Definitely, Maybe, as well as loosened it up a bit with Iowa State finally able to enjoy some libations.Kick back and relax because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Everyone is a champion.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) working on his moontan under the Norwegian midnight sun.Buhler addressed Lane Kiffin's latest controversial statement, Cincinnati trying to play dumb with Brendan Sorsby, and Bill Connelly's thoughts on the Big Ten for ESPN.com.After that Buhler, spent the second half of the show with some Father's Day-centric topics.From T-I-N, SPIN?! on if his father would have let him play for these college football teams in their current state, to some Tom Petty Just Like Novocaine, to remembering some dudes the Buhler men definitely talked about at some point in time, it is all there.Be somebody worth remembering because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Everything ends...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 there living his best life in Norway.Buhler started the show off hot with several Brendan Sorsby-related segments.Now that he is off to the league by way of the NFL Supplemental Draft, how does that impact college football's top 25 rankings and its playoff picture?From there, Buhler discussed Colton Nussmeier's high school eligibility, Monshun Sales being courted by Ohio State, and some of the best individual position groups across college football.Let Thor guide you home because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who doesn't love moving?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) about to embark on a transatlantic voyage to Norway!Buhler touched on the jet-setting life Kentucky-bound J Batt must be on, as well as where Colin Simmons' head is at regarding the Red River Rivalry.From there, Buhler discussed Lincoln Riley's latest foray into the wonderful world of AI, the six head coaches Brad Crawford put the pressure on, and Kalen DeBoer being a quarterback whisperer or sorts.Buhler then took us home with his thoughts on Florida renovating The Swamp to the tune of well over eight figures.It doesn't pay to be sleep the day away because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!This prompt was not written by ChatGPT...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) put their two brains together to see if they could overcome some major CFB brainrot on June 7.The 6/7 episode was not as cringe as they thought.After making sense of all the nonsense this sport gave them, they made sure that every Starter in their mind is at-best a Sigma, no worse than an Alpha, and most definitely not a Beta.This show was straight bussin', no cap because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who said we weren't going to have any fun today?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated the alleged anniversary of the day Ferris Bueller, Cameron Frye, and Sloane Peterson cut class in suburban Chicago.This show may have come together quickly, but it most definitely was some 41 years in the making.The guys looked at who could be on the hot seat, as well as if Manny Diaz is ready for bigger things than Duke provides him in Durham.Don't try to roll back the odometer because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!When in Destin...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) sorted through all the sense, and all the nonsense, that came out of the SEC Spring Meetings along the Gulf of Mexico.They shared their thoughts on other college football people's thoughts like there was no tomorrow.While there is no tomorrow for Brendan Sorsby in the college game, there appears to be a brighter tomorrow in the College Football Hall of Fame.Mike Leach will be on the ballot!Like Coach Leach, you can afford to be super late to your meetings because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!There's something important I was supposed to do today...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) watched some pickles race down the outside glass of a diner on this Billy Madison-themed show!With the help of this 1995 cinematic masterpiece, the guys looked at some quarterbacks who are too hot for a penguin, if Lane Kiffin prefers shampoo or conditioner, or if these randomly-selected college football teams are better now than they were in 1974.Help us celebrate National Bus Driver Day by stealing 30 bagged lunches because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Do you remember?On this episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com), celebrated Memorial Day together by remembering a whole bunch of stuff pertaining to college football.They obviously remembered some dudes, as well few songs centered around memories for JLN, as well as trying to remember the Power Four teams they rarely talk about.This episode was unique, mostly because it is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Hold that tiger!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated the triumphant return of Coach O to LSU!Having Ed Orgeron back in our lives was such a pleasant surprise.To be quite frank, so was Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard losing his mind over the Big Ten and the SEC not exactly being cooperative parties in the CSC...All the while, Josh Heupel remains the greatest Josh Heupel disciple known to mankind.We're crawling out of Lake Pontchartrain like Hexxus out of a smokestack because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!There is more to life than having a really, really, ridiculously good-sounding podcast!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com), put on their best makeup and strutted down the runway as the two best college football male models the podcasting space has ever seen on this Zoolander-themed show.From trying to figure out who in the college football world be right at home in this 2001 cinematic masterpiece, to using its many premises to help fuel the fire of hot seat talks and playoff discussions, the guys unleashed Magnum for all the world to see!Keep pulling the sweater, eventually the whole thing will unravel because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We didn't start the fire!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) broke down all the heat Lane Kiffin has been under recently, as well as the Notre Dame-USC rivalry kind of, sort of, almost being back on some day soon-ish...The guys then finished up the show by trying to figure out what college football head coaches would be the best at getting ejected from a game like the late, great former manager of the Atlanta Braves, Bobby Cox (RIP).It is never the wrong time to get too fired up because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!More is always greater!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) took a look at what a 24-team College Football Playoff could have looked like with last year's field.The results were hilarious!From there, they looked at Nick Saban's well-thought-out plan for an NIL salary cap, if Penn State will be better than expected under Matt Campbell, and if we have seen the best out of Tennessee under Josh Heupel.Don't count your chickens before they hatch because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Hail to The Starters!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) helps usher in a very presidential birth year for one Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com).Together, they shared the big wholesale changes they would make if they were in charge of college football as commissioners, directors, supreme overlords, and whatnot.They later touched on Dan Radakovich "retiring" at Miami and Mark Cuban "buying" Fernandomania for Indiana, all before ending the show with some Graphic Design Is My Passion and some Luke Combs JLN to ring in the new Cody year.Pour one out for Ted Turner (RIP) because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Some things have no reasonable explanation for them...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) discussed what all Kirby Smart had to say about the Big Ten's current run of dominance over the SEC.From there, the guys shared their latest way-too-early College Football Playoff brackets, based on Texas Tech potentially taking a hit because of the Brendan Sorsby situation.After that, they revealed their Power Four agents of chaos, all before having way too much fun coming up with CFB-themed horse names to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.If you ain't first, you're last, so you might as well False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Windows are only open for so long...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) revealed their 10 favorite picks from the 2026 NFL Draft.Yes, there was some overlap...After that, they played the world's smallest violin over Lane Kiffin wanting a spring transfer portal window, all before discussing the financial ramifications of Kalen DeBoer's Alabama contract extension, good, bad, and ugly.Don't sweat the small stuff when you can just as easily False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Clearly, the less we know the better...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) recapped an absolutely glorious 2026 NFL Draft.They shared their favorite and least favorite drafts of the 32 teams comprising the National Football League, all before Cody lived vicariously through Buhler's trip to the motherland.Enjoy a double helping of Local Scouting Report all about Germany, and then a nice slice of pumpkin pie of Tame Impala JLN for dessert because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!One day down, two more to go...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) returned just in time to help Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) recap the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in the only way they know how.With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, the guys reacted to some of their favorite picks from Thursday night, some of their least favorite, as well as some they need some more time to digest.Whether it be Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders, Caleb Downs going to Cody's beloved Dallas Cowboys, or Kadyn Proctor going to the Miami Dolphins, thoughts were to be had very, very late in the night for the guys.This thing went so off the rails because that is just par for the course over on False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has been beefing with Alabama fans over some Ty Simpson comments, and Cody Williams is breaking it down solo like a cup. He also looks at Georgia WR Zachariah Branch getting arrested after G-Day before the draft, the balance of NIL for college football and the NFL, Jermiyah Love's draft stock and value as a Top 5 pick, Garrett Nussmeier's new medical update (an indictment on Brian Kelly), and NFL Draft prospects I'd bet on.Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The Miami Hurricanes retained both Shannon Dawson and Corey Heatherman on extensions, so Cody Williams breaks down the new deal with Buhler in Germany. We then look at Keelon Russell showing out for Alabama and outshining Austin Mack in the spring, the best transfer portal classes, what Kirby Smart and Georgia may have learned from Indiana and Curt Cignetti, the future of Luke Fickell with a Wisconsin AD change, and Ryan Day feeling himself with recruiting. Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Cody has a new 2026 NFL Mock Draft with the Cowboys and Chiefs making trades, so he and John Buhler are breaking that down. We also dive into ESPN's new list of NFL Draft comps and our likes and dislikes there, the love of Dan Orlovsky for Alabama QB Ty Simpson, whether Fernando Mendoza is making the right choice to not attend the draft, and then regale tales of what TV shows we're watching and times being had in Indianapolis and Atlanta. Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!One man's trash is another man's treasure!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) covering the Final Four over in Indianapolis.Buhler touched on how Sonny Dykes did not have the nicest things to say about Josh Hoover now that he is at Indiana.Meanwhile, Curt Cignetti seems to be defending his new transfer quarterback from TCU to the death.Something has got to give...All the while, Cody Campbell and Brett Yormark are butting heads over in Big 12 country.Buhler then finished up the show by sharing his favorite national runners-up in college football with March Madness coming to an end on Monday night.Buckle and enjoy the ride because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Adapt or die or something...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) learned about what all Ryan Day learned while watching a dinosaur documentary on Netflix.He somehow applied it to football, and the guys were shocked!From there, they discussed what exactly Gus Malzahn will bring to the table as the newest member of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.Naturally, it goes without saying...You better Yurachek yourself before you wreck yourself because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Be seen or heard or whatever...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were reunited after a week or so apart.The guys looked at the college football world through a very transactional lens, as well as through the lenses of some really cool liars of note.Curt Cignetti has been noisy this offseason. So has Jeremiah Smith.All the while, Will Wade is calling Baton Rouge and Matt Rhule is definitely costing Nebraska trips to the Elite Eight.What's corn got to do with it? Absolutely everything, because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is all happening!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) making moves.Buhler did not disappoint on this episode by touching on Jon Sumrall's harsh comments after spring break at Florida, Kalen DeBoer's decision to bring A-Day back to Tuscaloosa, and Kirby Smart's appreciation for not having a transfer portal.After that, Buhler discussed the best CFB and CBB head-coaching pairs in the sport and where returning production really matters across the Power Four, all before remembering some dudes who had great playoff runs.When there is nothing sweet about 16, it's gotta be False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!College football win totals are out, but what do the numbers for Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Ohio State, USC, Indiana and more say about these teams entering the 2026 season? Cody Williams is flying solo and breaking that down. Plus, he looks at NIL and transfer portal effects on March Madness versus the CFP, Jedd Fisch keeping receipts on coaches who are tampering, Kyle Whittingham drama from his departure at Utah and move to Michigan, an ESPN analyst who has Ty Simpson as QB1 in the 2026 NFL Draft over Fernando Mendoza, and finally Indiana trolling Notre Dame with its national championship tour.Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Do not let them have it!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to keep this thing on the tracks in the lead-up to March Madness.No, Matt Leinart will not let you have his USC jersey number!No, the guys do not think Kirby Smart would be a good college basketball coach.That being said, P.J. Fleck already looks good in a sweater vest, so maybe he has a blossoming career for him on the hardwood he does not know about...Row, row, row your boat, gently down the lane.Merely, merely, merely, like is but a dream, because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It takes a total team effort to cut down the nets!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unleashed their one-of-a-kind College Football March Madness Bracket!With their powers combined, the guys picked who is going to win March Madness this year, based solely on what they know about college football.After that, the guys remembered some tournaments, talked some TV shows, and then got out of there with some Local Scouting Report.We will sleep in May because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!What is the color of your energy?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated 311 Day together, forever.While it was a most splendid time, they did take about an hour or so discussing college football topics on this most underrated holiday.From spring quarterback battles, to notable transfers coming in, the guys did not disappoint.If you ever wanted to know what color is a random college football program's energy, they have got you covered.If you're all mixed up and don't know what to do, listen to False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!So how good is your favorite team's starting quarterback really?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) frolicking somewhere in Colorado with the NC State podcast.Buhler started the show off with a bang reacting to Bill Connelly's Power Four quarterback rankings for ESPN.He then addressed the NCAA's beef with Trinidad Chambliss trying to playin for Ole Miss again, as well as Arvell Reese's position-less nature coming out of Ohio State ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.From there, Buhler looked at the great job Mario Cristobal is doing recruiting at his alma mater of Miami, as well as hoping Jon Sumrall becomes a patient man while leading Florida.To wrap this thing up, Buhler looked at what the Miami RedHawks did under Travis Steele this season on the hardwood and tried to forecast what Power Four teams could go undefeated in the regular season on the gridiron next year.It may still be the heart of the offseason, but it's gotta be False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Spring is almost in the air!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went a full T-I-N, TEN?! on some of the best spring practice storylines to be had in college football.They also touched on long-time Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart retiring at the end of the academic year.The guys also paid their respects to the late, great Lou Holtz. RIPAnd so it begins again, because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!See your future, be your future...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on the NFL Combine in all its glory.They discussed who shined in their glorified pajamas, as well as what dudes would look sweet with a Gennings Dunker mullet in the CFB world.After that, the guys ranked the best and worst head coaches in the Big 12, all before seeing what The Atheltic's Ralph Russo had to say about the future of coaching in the Power Four.To tie a bow on this program, Buhler asked Cody about if Fernando Mendoza's magical 2025 season at Indiana could be replicated for a Heisman Trophy virgin school before taking this thing off the track with some good, old-fashioned LSR.Treat people better than the Pittsburgh Steelers do their players because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Now we start...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) took a good, hard look at the 2026 NFL Draft through the lens of Cody's latest mock for FanSided.com.Buhler was not flying solo like a cup in this one, but rather flying blind in trying to understand who Cody had going where. It was a splendid time!From there, the guys dissected the best and worst head coaches in the ACC, Joel Klatt's best coaches in the country, and the 10 hottest seats in the country, according to Brad Crawford of CBS Sports.This was all before figuring out where 4-star QB Gunner Rivers is going to college...There is nothing better than being alive because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!People who go to college for seven years are called doctors!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) discussed the end of the Joey Aguilar era of college football.While Trinidad Chambliss got a sixth year, season No. 8 was not in the cards for the former Tennessee, UCLA, and Appalachian State quarterback.Buhler and Cody also touched on the best and worst coaches in the Big Ten during this program.Spray that thing for bugs because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We are here and we are thriving!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were reunited and it felt so good.It had been about two weeks now since they had seen each others' faces over Zoom, so you better believe False Start was more off the rails than usual.The guys touched on the IMG Academy's rough financial ties to something nefarious, who could be a great CFB commissioner, and the best and the worst the SEC coaching world has to offer.The guys ended the show with an international addition of some offseason Just Like Novocaine with ABBA, all before closing out the program with the most anticipated Local Scouting Report of all time.Cody went to the Super Bowl and got sick, while Buhler sat some dogs and ventured out into the Atlanta exurbs.It's gonna be great because it's gonna be False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Cody Williams is back and flying solo like a cup and talking about Trinidad Chambliss being named eligible for Ole Miss, Joey Aguilar trying to do the same for Tennessee, and what it means for both programs this season. We also look at Alabama potentially cancelling their series with Ohio State and what that would look like for Kalen DeBoer, look at Mark Schlabach's too-early All-American Team picks from Arch Manning to Malachi Toney, break down the Big Ten's proposed 24-team playoff, unpack the MAC adding Sacramento State, and give Broyles Award winner Bryant Haines his flowers for his work at Indiana. Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!One more for the road...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup once again with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) down for the count.Buhler carried on anyway by sharing his way-too-early Heisman Trophy ballots, shared 10 burning CFB offseason questions he had to get off his chest, and so much more.Also, North Dakota State is flying so high like a G6 by joining ... the G6!False Start is not a choice, but a lifestyle, mostly because it is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!You don't have to throw as long as you don't no-show.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) a bit under the weather.Buhler touched on Fernando Mendoza's NFL Combine plans, Akheem Mesidor's draft stock, and so much more on this fine episode.If it is the heart of the offseason, it's gotta be False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup once again with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) in the Bay Area covering the Super Bowl.Buhler attempted to keep this thing on the rails for as long as he could...He touched on Gus Malzahn retiring from the coaching profession, with Mike Norvell now being the one to call plays at Florida State.After being inspired by a few things Will Stein said to Andy & Ari On3, Buhler looked at Brad Crawford's way-too-early CFP bracket for 2026-27.He had thoughts on all of that, as well as what new NFL head coaches would be fun to play for coming out of college.Make sure you remember the Super Bowl is happening this weekend because this is False Start!Support the show