False Start - College Football Podcast

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who says you can't go home?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the entire Week 3 slate.While all eyes are on Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford for LSU at Ole Miss, there is another game that tickled their fancy.With Kamario Taylor taking on LaNorris Sellers in Mississippi State at South Carolina, this show was all about the SEC!The guys also looked at some notable head coaches who really need a win badly in Week 3. Otherwise, things could get complicated.Don't complicate your life anymore. Just tune, in drop, and listen to False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!One point can make all the difference!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) returns after finally getting some sleep to talk shop with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) about what happened in Week 2.Cody asked Buhler his thoughts on Ohio State-Texas, Oregon-Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma-Michigan before the guys shared their latest College Football Playoff bracket projections.It's not over until Steve Sarkisian says it is because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is not over until it is over...On today's episode of False Start, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup with Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap Week 2, with John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) working super later covering the Clemson beat.Texas overcame a multi-score deficit to beat Ohio State at home.Oklahoma fans are done with the John Mateer experience in Norman once again.As for Oregon, maybe coordinator attrition has gotten the best of the Ducks?Don't forget to seal the deal because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Will Ohio State mess with Texas?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the Week 2 slate across major college football.While Ohio State at Texas has all of our attention, what other games or teams should you be keeping an eye on as well?Find out now!If you wanna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Week 1 has been a doozy!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the three Week 1 games that were played on Sunday.Jedd Fisch looked majestic in his visor during Washington's win over Washington State in the Apple Cup.Meanwhile, Luke Fickell is starting to run out of time at Wisconsin.Marcus Freeman's hair has seen better days, but his Notre Dame team looks good!As for Ole Miss surviving Louisville in Nashville, these look like two fringe playoff contenders.Sit back and enjoy the ride because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!All work and no play on Labor Day!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 the better part of an exciting Week 1.While Miami and LSU looked the part vs. Power Four opponents, it was a rough time for the likes of Clemson, Oklahoma State, and Rutgers this week.Georgia, Indiana, Ohio State, and Texas had no issues with their inferior opponents.All the while, Oregon got pushed around by Boise State, and Michigan should have lost to Western Michigan...It's all happening because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Hey look Ma, we made it!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated the return of college football for everyone!They previewed Week 1 the only way they know how.After recapping some Week 0 fallout and some other pertinent Lane Kiffin and UCLA stuff, they shared the 10 games they are the most excited for.Not to be outdone, the Antonio Banderas Bowl of the Week returns with 24K Magic in the air over in Hawaii.Don't believe us, just watch because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We are almost there!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) made some of the boldest predictions you are ever going to find amongst college football talking heads.Together, they filled out their College Football Playoff brackets before projecting a national champion.While they may not be Heisman Trophy voters, they filled out a preseason ballot anyway.After that, they looked at a few Power Four coordinators they liked and believe are destined for head-coaching opportunities in 2027, all before guzzling down a 12-pack of JLN with the help of The Rolling Stones.This show was a Jumpin' Jack Flash because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Bill, Billy, William, and Williamses!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 0's thrilling opener between North Carolina and TCU.Although Cody's beloved Tar Heels got the win over the Horned Frogs, he was a bit under the weather, but powered through.With the blessings of a great Bill Belichick defense and the power of Billy Edwards Jr.'s rocket right arm, it was a good day for North Carolinians anywhere.Don't forget to Split the G because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Back it up, brother!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unfurled their latest wave of college football conspiracy theories with the Return of The Big Dumper!They might just be hellaciously hot takes, but it is the perfect palate cleanser heading into the final episode of our conference preview shows.Don't drink anything with a barcode on it because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Like a G6...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the Group of Six conferences in their entirety.While the guys are quite bullish on the likes of Boise State, Navy, New Mexico, and UNLV, who is going to come out of the woodwork to shock everyone?There has never been a better time to be all-in on the Group of Six, just like there has never been a better time to be all-in on False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Let the Monster Energy course through your veins, son!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) let the majestic Big 12 Conference cascade over them like a glorious waterfall in their latest conference preview show.We know that BYU and Texas Tech should be good, but who else could crash the party of two reserved for Arlington?While Dave Aranda needs to win now at Baylor, how much longer are the Cincinnati Bearcats going to tolerate Scott Satterfield as their head coach?This WWE Belt is one size fits all because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Never a bad time to go coast to coast...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the ACC in its entirety.It may have been to Cody's dismay, but there were plenty of discussions surrounding North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick's place on the hot seat.While Miami looms large atop the conference, could Louisville, SMU, or even little ole Clemson have a say in who comes out of Charlotte alive?The secret lies with Charlotte because this is False Start!Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The secret to everything resides in the back of a Lou Malnati's...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) traversed their way through the Big Ten on their next conference preview episode.While Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon loom large atop the conference, the middle belly of this conference had the guys' intrigue.Although they have a hard time seeing Luke Fickell and Mike Locksley keeping their jobs for very much longer, it was even more difficult to find the best Heisman contenders out of this league.Mind the gap before getting on and off the red line because this is False Start!Support the show

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