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A college football podcast for everyone... and everyone else. John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan. 

John Buhler and Cody Williams


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    Episode 231: Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU, Jon Sumrall to Florida from Tulane, Alex Golesh departs South Florida for Auburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 92:51


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The coaching carousel was in full tilt over the weekend.Lane Kiffin took his sweet time leaving Ole Miss for LSU, but it did in fact happen.Jon Sumrall's exit from Tulane for Florida was a bit more gracious than Kiffin's, as wash Alex Golesh's departure for Auburn from South Florida.Never change, Lane. Never change...Anywho... John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) gave you the latest on the coaching carousel heading into the first week of December.They also shared their latest College Football Playoff bracket projections on this episode of False Start, and so much more!How the turntables have turned...

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 14, 2025: Ohio State crushes Michigan, Texas dominates Texas A&M, Georgia survives Georgia Tech, Who is making the playoff now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 54:20


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Rivalry week has come and gone, but we're still here!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to a long-drawn-out rivalry weekend slate.The boys were tired, but they did their best to explain who are locks to make the College Football Playoff, what new teams are officially out of it, and what teams are fighting for the last few spots in.They also touched on some of the marquee games of the weekend.Whether it was the Egg Bowl, Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate or the Lone Star Showdown on Friday, or The Game or the Iron Bowl on Saturday, they have you scattered, smothered and covered.Take it easy, relax, and don't forget to False Start!

    Episode 230: CFP rankings fallout!, Can Michigan or Texas make the playoff?, What if Ohio State loses to the Wolverines?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 71:10


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Isn't it weird how college football gets sometimes?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got ready for rivalry weekend a little bit before Thanksgiving Day!The guys looked at College Football Playoff chaos scenarios, potentially looking for ways for teams like Miami, Michigan, Texas and Vanderbilt to make the field.Be safe out there. Take care of yourselves because this is False Start!

    Episode 229: Vanderbilt boxed out of CFP?, How far could Texas A&M fall with a loss to Texas?, Tales from The Classic City

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 74:09


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Just because you're turnt does not mean you're getting a playoff bid.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) extended their reactions to the week that was in college football.Buhler and Cody shared their projected College Football Playoff fields before getting into some very interesting discussions about the Vanderbilt Commodores.They also have some doubts creeping in about Texas A&M, too.Back from Arizona State Podcast birthday week, Buhler had some tales to tell about Athens, GA during the school year.Cody did a fantastic job of explaining what a javelina is.Before you go to Olive Garden, make sure you don't False Start!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 13, 2025: Oklahoma and Oregon look like playoff locks, Georgia Tech not so much..., Who is going to win the Group of Five?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 23:22


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We've got two tickets to ride to the College Football Playoff!The Oklahoma Sooners and the Oregon Ducks are effectively playoff bound at this point, or that is what Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) believes.He flew solo like a cup on this episode of False Start with John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) finishing up the tail-end of Arizona State Podcast birthday week.With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, Cody unpacked his thoughts on Oklahoma, Oregon, Diego Pavia, Georgia Tech, Dan Lanning and the Group of Five as a whole.If you're going to be tardy to the party, it's gotta be False Start!

    Episode 228: USC Taking Oregon's Spot, James Franklin at Virginia Tech, CFP Frauds and Simulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 76:11


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The USC Trojans can steal Oregon's spot in the College Football Playoff, Texas A&M is being overrated, Indiana is a true national championship contender, but may not win, and much more from John Buhler and Cody Williams entering Week 13. Plus, why James Franklin is a perfect fit at Virginia Tech, where things stand with Lane Kiffin, Jon Sumrall, Florida and LSU in the coaching carousel, a full CFB Playoff rankings breakdown and simulation of the current 12-team bracket. And then, we make our picks for USC-Oregon, Missouri-Oklahoma and the best Week 13 games. 

    Episode 227: Lane Kiffin on the move?, College Football Playoff predictions shakeup!, Heisman Trophy contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 80:57


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Never change, Lane. Never change...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at who could be making the College Football Playoff now and how Lane Kiffin fits into all of this.His Ole Miss Rebels are rapidly approaching lock territory, as only a win in the Egg Bowl over Mississippi State stands in their way.However, Kiffin has not denied interest in other jobs.Blessed with the backing of mega agent Jimmy Sexton, Joey Freshwater is about to get paid.No matter when you leave the station, you have to False Start!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 12, 2025: Georgia humiliates Texas, Oklahoma stuns Alabama, Notre Dame has no time for Pitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 67:14


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Tenacity beats hype every single time!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) basked in the glory of Georgia throttling Texas, and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) was there to listen to him!Cody was smart in picking Oklahoma to upset Alabama though, so we will give him his props there.After that, it was a lot of shade being thrown at Shane Beamer and Pat Narduzzi after their tough losses.South Carolina is not going to a bowl game after blowing a 27-point lead to Texas A&M, while Pitt put forth an effort that was worthy of Narduzzi's termination vs. Notre Dame.Try harder than Pat Narduzzi, even if you False Start!

    Episode 226: Texas vs. Georgia under the bright lights, College Football Playoff chaos scenarios, Notre Dame and Pitt for the hell of it

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 84:23


    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!You're either elite or you're not!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got themselves hyped up for another week of college football deliciousness.A few of the big games on tap are Texas at Georgia and Notre Dame at Pittsburgh.The results of these games will provide us with a little bit more clarity heading into the College Football Playoff.Before enjoying some Greta Van Fleet shenanigans to get out in one piece, Cody decided to break Buhler's brain with a pair of College Football Playoff chaos scenarios.You are my special because this is False Start!

    Episode 225: Is Indiana slipping?, Garrett Nussmeier's cratering NFL Draft stock, College Football Playoff pretenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 61:41


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 11, 2025: Texas Tech dominates, Alabama is inevitable, Can we ever fully trust Oregon or Vanderbilt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 61:15


    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!

    Episode 224: College Football Playoff rankings reactions! Oregon must prove its worth at Iowa, Notre Dame continues to get lucky, Texas may not be dead yet after all...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 65:45


    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!

    Episode 223: Auburn chucks Hugh Freeze like a roll of toilet paper, Are the AP voters actually watching Virginia play football?, Is Oregon about to be exposed as a fraud?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 59:29


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 10, 2025: Miami unravels, Georgia carries on, Oklahoma and USC keep it real interesting...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 64:57


    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!

    Episode 222: Lane Kiffin is in his bag, Can the Virginia rebuilding plan work for any bad program?, Cocktail Party shenanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 75:26


    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!

    Episode 221: Brian Kelly fired by LSU, Fernando Mendoza's Heisman to lose, New CFP projections!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 84:24


    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.

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 9, 2025: Texas A&M crushes LSU, Indiana might be the best team in CFB, Brian Kelly might need to go...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 58:34


    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!

    Episode 220: Votes of confidence for Luke Fickell and Mike Norvell, not so much Hugh Freeze..., College Football Playoff bracket simulation, Can Vanderbilt keep all the good vibes rolling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 75:41


    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!

    Episode 219: Billy Napier fired by Florida, Jay Norvell out at Colorado State, Can Diego Pavia win the Heisman Trophy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 80:01


    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?!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 8, 2025: Ohio State dominates, Alabama is SEC's best, Georgia saves its best for the second half, Diego Pavia for Heisman!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 46:23


    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!

    Episode 218: Lane Kiffin will never change, Brent Venables may never get it, How far can Indiana go if the Hoosiers make the College Football Playoff again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 73:08


    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!

    Episode 217: James Franklin out at Penn State, Bad day for Non-Power Four Trents, New CFP predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 55:43


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 7, 2025: Indiana owns Oregon, Texas is not dead just yet, Georgia Bulldogs are road warriors!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 40:40


    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!

    Episode 216: Can Missouri upset Alabama? What is going on in Chapel Hill?, What if Ty Simpson had Manning for a last name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 75:22


    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!

    Episode 215: James Franklin under fire, Arch Manning cooked, Can Vanderbilt still make the playoff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 86:59


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 6, 2025: Gators chomp Longhorns, Penn State is in trouble, Miami is back to being The U again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 59:41


    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!

    Episode 214: Has Georgia peaked under Kirby Smart?, Can Indiana or Ole Miss win the College Football Playoff?, Will Diego Pavia upset Alabama again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 86:20


    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!

    Episode 213: Sam Pittman out at Arkansas, Can Notre Dame still make the playoff?, What P4 teams definitely, maybe might be good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 54:15


    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.

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 5, 2025: Alabama and Oregon win thrillers, Ole Miss looks the part, Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley were regrettable hires

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 37:25


    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.

    Episode 212: What a career it was for Mike Gundy!, John Mateer out for a bit at Oklahoma, Thoughts on SEC's 3 annual opponent alottment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 80:37


    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.

    Episode 211: How good is Miami really?, When are next CFB HCs expected to be fired?, Can Ole Miss win the SEC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 80:31


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 4, 2025: Oklahoma and Miami's defenses are nasty!, Texas Tech, Indiana, Memphis and maybe Missouri look the part, Mike Gundy, Luke Fickell and Billy Napier got to go, brother...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 57:41


    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! 

    Episode 210: Way-too-early College Football Playoff simulation, Who replaces DeShaun Foster and Brent Pry?, Theo Von is going on a date with Diego Pavia's mom!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 94:27


    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!

    Episode 209: DeShaun Foster and Brent Pry fired, Early Heisman front-runners, Is Penn State actually good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 69:03


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 3, 2025: Florida is not good. Texas A&M stuns Notre Dame, Clemson stumbles to Georgia Tech, Georgia prevails over Tennessee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 63:39


    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!

    Episode 208: How good is Arch Manning really? Are Georgia and Miami on upset alert?, The guys are American Idiots on Buhler's birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 75:26


    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!

    Episode 207: How legit is Illinois?, Is South Florida for real?, Way-too-early Power Four College Football Playoff dark horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 85:37


    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!

    Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 2, 2025: Florida falls at home to South Florida, Arizona State blows coverage at Mississippi State, Mike Gundy might be cooked...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 58:52


    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!

    Episode 206: Kalen DeBoer in trouble already?, Incredibly high stakes in Michigan-Oklahoma, What head coaches need a win badly in Week 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 68:51


    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!

    Episode 205: South Carolina uses Beamer Ball to beat Virginia Tech, Miami wins a wet and wild one over Notre Dame, More Week 1 fallout!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 89:39


    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?!

    Three Yards and A Cloud of Punt: Week 1 College Football Reactions! LSU wins Battle for Death Valley, Alabama upset by Florida State, New QBs looking good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 52:52


    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!

    Episode 204: Week 1 preview!: Texas-Ohio State, LSU-Clemson, Alabama-Florida State, who is going to come out on top?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 72:40


    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!

    Episode 203: Preseason College Football Playoff predictions!, Heisman Trophy ballots, Big questions we want answered by the end of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 91:25


    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!

    Three Yards and A Cloud of Punt: Week 0 College Football Reactions! Iowa State Clips Kansas State, How to Make Week 0 Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 24:48


    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

    Episode 202: The Big Dumper! College Football Conspiracies are where it is at today, y'all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 63:04


    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?!

    Episode 201: Group of Five preview: Who makes the CFP out of the G5?, What G5 HCs are destined for something greater?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 77:12


    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!

    Episode 200: Big 12 preview, College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders, Heisman Trophy contenders, What HCs start the season out on the hot seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 73:55


    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!

    Episode 199: ACC preview, College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders, Heisman Trophy contenders, What HCs start the season out on the hot seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 71:07


    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!

    Episode 198: Big Ten preview, College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders, Heisman Trophy contenders, What HCs start the season out on the hot seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 78:54


    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!

    Episode 197: SEC preview, College Football Playoff contenders and pretenders, Heisman Trophy contenders, What HCs start the season out on the hot seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 73:49


    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!

    Episode 196: False Start presents Summer Fling! Buhler and Cody talk nothing about CFB to get ready for some ... CFB?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 77:38


    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!

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