False Start - College Football Podcast

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Can I get a little respect around here?That is what college football programs like Clemson and South Carolina might be feeling now after seeing where ESPN's Bill Connelly had them ranked in his latest SP+ rankings.While they may hail from The Palmetto State, leave it up to two guys from neighboring states who root for rival college football teams of theirs in Georgia's John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and North Carolina's Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) to sort this all out.Monday's episode of False Start was mostly about the SP+ rankings, new legislation coming out about the College Football Playoff, and a little bit about remembering some dudes because it was Memorial Day and all.When you fall seven times, get up eight times, because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It's all about the dudes, bruh.Ohio State and Penn State are among the most loaded teams entering college football next year, and that is especially true outside of quarterback.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) rattled off their 10 most favorite college football stars who do not play quarterback for this season.Whether you prefer Jeremiah Smith to Kaytron Allen, it's all good in the end.What isn't good is the notion that Notre Dame-USC could be coming to an end after next season.The guys hate that because as fans, we all lose when storied rivalries go to the wayside.After that, the guys reacted to Maryland hiring Jim Smith away from the Atlanta Braves to be the Terrapins' new athletic director.When you and I collide, it's gonna be a False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!With spring practice in the books and summer in session, we have some things to sort out in the wonderful world of college football.On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at the top 25 teams in college football at this point of the offseason, as well as a few others' win totals of note.From there, the guys wondered if teams like Alabama were getting too much love, while other ones like Arizona State and South Carolina are getting slept on.After that, The Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi Bronzed Meat Sleeves were handed out!Who got themselves a Sleevie as a part of the Freshman 15? Find out now!We are so proud of the team we are building, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!When it's all about The U, it's not about you!On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) sifted through a very Miami Hurricanes-centric episode.From Carson Beck's health, to Mario Cristobal's thoughts on what Mel Kiper Jr. did or did not say about Cam Ward, it is all there!Outside of that, Bret Bielema got paid the big bucks by Illinois, baby!To wrap up the show, the boys hopped aboard the 5:15 to do some 5.15 on May 15th with The Who for some JLN.The sun shines, and people forget, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It seems as though a 16-team College Football Playoff is inevitable.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on the growing notion that the 4-4-2-2-1+3 model will be dominating our lives in two college football seasons.From there, the guys picked their post-spring practice 16-team playoff field, before diving into the wackiness associated with Bill Belichick at North Carolina, Shemar Stewart in Cincinnati, and the living legend that was Pat McAfee while at West Virginia.16 has never been so sweet, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!You can only blame yourself for the decisions you make.Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles went into great detail on record to ESPN's Heather Dinich on why he left Columbus for Penn State.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were dumbfounded by the candid nature of that story.Sherrone Moore getting to handpick what two games he will be suspended for is just par for the course for the wacky, weird and wonderful ways of being a Michigan man.Also, why is UCF making that big of a comment to Scott Frost the second time around?This episode of False Start came a day after Cody exited his Jesus year and entered his David Ortiz year.Naturally, the guys had to celebrate with some JLN on the greatest coming-of-age story of their lifetimes.It pays to be Superbad when you live your life one False Start at a time!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who doesn't love a high-profile backup quarterback?That has to be the only reason why former Texas star Quinn Ewers ended up nosediving to the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, right?That is the information his agent was given...Anywho, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) had to fly solo like a cup on account of Los Alamos thunderstorms wreaking havoc on Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) and his domicile.Buhler touched on Steve Angeli to Syracuse and why that is cool, as well as fellow Georgia Bulldog Brock Bowers telling the Las Vegas Raiders to briefly take a hike in getting that sweet BBA in finance from UGA.It doesn't matter what your Wonderlic score is, as long as you listen to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We're not living, and we most certainly aren't thriving either.Running on absolute fumes, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) returned to the program to help Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) break down the madness of Bill Belichick's CBS interview, whatever Jax Ulbrich decided to do over a phone and whatever else came to their minds in connection to the 2025 NFL Draft.To finish the show off, it was always gonna be May for good measure.Naturally, the guys did some Just Like Novocaine featuring *NSYNC, as well as provided some much needed information from the Local Scouting Report.New Mexico is still wild, Phoenix is still unpredictable, and this is still False Start! 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Shedeur Sanders and Quinn Ewers fell, so Cody Williams unpacked why that happened, what it means, and what's next for the former Colorado and Texas QBs with the Browns and Dolphins. He then dives into his favorite picks, or the most interesting from the 2025 draft, before turning his attention to the 2026 draft. Arch Manning ain't coming, but a lot of great prospects are. Prank calling draft prospects is dumb as hell and something needs to be done, but now it's time to look at the transfer portal and the Michigan problem for Ohio State. 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!This is how we do it!It has been a minute since John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) came to you semi-live with Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt in the wee hours of a morning, but what better time to do that again than after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft?The guys reacted to what all 32 teams did on Thursday in the only way they know how: Run, Run, Pass, Punt, Martyball style!While Cody was in shambles after his Dallas Cowboys grossly reached on Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker, Buhler was attempting to do cartwheels in the streets after his Atlanta Falcons somehow landed his Dawg Jalon Walker at No. 15 before trading up again to No. 26 in a deal with the Los Angeles Rams to get Tennessee Vols standout James Pearce Jr.Also, Shedeur Sanders was not a first-round pick?!We are still here, we are still thriving because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is never a bad time to have another slice of pumpkin pie if you are Mel Kiper Jr.With the 2025 NFL Draft happening later this week, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) had one slice of pumpkin pie after another as a part of False Start's 2025 NFL mock draft.Together, they answered where Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders might land in the first round, as well as who might be the steal of the draft on Thursday night.From there, the guys reacted to Nico Iamaleava finding a new place to play in his home state's UCLA Bruins, as well as where former Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli could end up.If you want all filler and no killer, it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who wants them some Nico Iamaleava?While it is looking like the UCLA Bruins will end up with the former Tennessee Volunteers starting quarterback, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) still cannot believe it has come to this.Although they were very high on former Cal running back Jaydn Ott going to Oklahoma, they are trying to see the silver lining in Iamaleava leaving Rocky Top.After that, the guys looked at some of the spring practice quarterback battles across the Power Four before really driving it into the ditch with some Spring Break w/Antonio, Graphic Design Is My Passion, and the False Start debut of Local Scouting Report.You are not going to want to miss this episode!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Nico Iamaleava will leave you.The news of last year's starting quarterback at Tennessee hitting the transfer portal over some NIL concerns sent shockwaves throughout the sport.It was enough to the point where Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) had to take some of his attention off the links at Augusta National to cover this wild college football story.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) was chomping at the bit to talk about this, slightly sunburnt forehead from the weekend that was and all.Beyond that, the guys are well aware that Arch Manning is no longer a distraction for Texas.The same principle applies to Kenni Burns and his one win over Central Connecticut before being ousted at Kent State after two years of 1-23 football.Be where your feet are, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We're mostly pimento cheese at this point.After eating his body weight in peach ice cream sandwiches, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated The Masters being back in our lives with the help of Georgia native John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com), who thinks Bubba Watson's Masters meal is not that gross.Together, the boys tackled the most important heart-of-the-offseason subjects such as the best traditions unlike any other in college football, as well as when and where ESPN's College GameDay could be coming to your city!The results were disastrous, needing a Prayer at Jordan-Hare to get us out of Amen! Corner.Just remember that you should always listen to False Start, even if you cannot have your phone on your person while walking the links at Augusta National.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We may have learned some things from spring practice...While most people projected that Bryce Underwood would emerge as the favorite to win the Michigan starting quarterback job, we see what you are doing in Columbus, Lincoln Kienholz!Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) made his triumphant return to the program on a Monday, helping John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) get his head around what Zachariah Branch had to say about Gunner Stockton.After that, the guys looked at Deion Sanders' thoughts on if his two former Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders should go one-two in the 2025 NFL Draft.Let's just say the guys gave an answer most of y'all would not expect.Together, forever, and this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Somebody check Andrew Luck's brain.While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were doing FanSided employee summit work things, Stanford hired a new head coach...Yes, Frank Reich is going to lead the Cardinal for next season on an interim basis.At least Stanford is now ... interesting?Although Buhler and Cody did meet in Phoenix, Antonio got the best of Cody and Buhler had to fly solo like a cup once again.The boys will be back in town on Monday, but enjoy this Friday edition of False Start anyway!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is Prime Time for Deion Sanders' bank account.Coach Prime became the latest college football head coach to make over $10 million in annual salary on the heels of his five-year, $54 million extension to stay at Colorado.While Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) was playing more golf than Scottie Scheffler in Hawaii, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) looked at what this means for the Colorado program, and what other head coaches could see their salaries grow like Sanders' has.From there, Buhler addressed Mike Gundy wanting Bedlam to be back on in the spring, as well as other noted college football rivalries that no longer need to be dormant.False Start comes early on a Sunday because Buhler and Cody will be together, forever in Phoenix next week.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!He gone ... immediately!Stanford has fired former head coach Troy Taylor in the wake of a brewing scandal.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) reacted to it, while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) was living his best life in Hawaii.From there, Buhler looked at Paul Finebaum's comments of doubt surrounding Billy Napier's staying power at Florida, as well as who could win the seven quarterback battles of note this spring scattered across the Power Four.Luck may not be on Andrew Luck's side, but it is always with you on False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Pearls and swine, bereft of me...As False Start carries on, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) will be all by himself for about a week after this.That is because Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) will be more Hawaii than Peter Bretter sobbing on the Kapua Suite while trying to Forget Sarah Marshall.In the meantime, the guys had to touch on all the delicious gossip surrounding Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft status.Some prognosticators think he is going to fall, but not on this here program.The guys then looked at the failed College Football March Madness Bracket Buhler created while Cody was without internet.From there, it was a lot about the Pittsburgh Steelers' infatuation with a 40-something Aaron Rodgers over going to Michigan's Pro Day.False Start is not your rolling wheels, we are the highway, so keep driving, Cavinder...

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Our five guys are better than your 11 guys!Yes, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) was back in business with some delicious New Mexican internet, and John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) was along for the ride.With March Madness in full swing, the guys answered the hard-hitting question of what college basketball head coaches would make for good college football head coaches?We all know that Gus Malzahn would give the opposition 40 minutes of hell with an all-out, full-court press the entire time (Come on, boys! Let's go, boys!).After that, Buhler and Cody addressed Fran Brown's willingness to come to Boulder to play Deion Sanders in a spring game, as well as Ryan Day's unwillingness to bask in the glory of Ohio State winning last year's College Football Playoff.Anybody can cut down the nets, as long as you have a ladder and a pair of scissors.You know it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies! Also, one with questionable internet.For various New Mexico reasons, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) had to fly solo like a cup on a delayed March Madness episode of False Start.Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) may have his beloved North Carolina Tar Heels in the tournament, as well as his absolutely tremendous birds known as the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks, but he will have to wait and find out what Buhler did to False Start's second College Football March Madness Bracket!Based strictly on college football, Buhler picked a champion out of the field of 68.We are not sure if he is better for doing it, but he did in fact do it!No matter how you pronounce tournament, the right way or the wrong way, there is a place for you as one of The Starters over on False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Into the flood again...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and the Man in the Moving Box, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to figure out what teams could make the College Football Playoff for the first time in their history this season.While teams like Florida, Illinois, Iowa State, Miami and South Carolina were easy choices, rounding out the top 10 was easier said than done.From there, the guys listened to what Steve Sarkisian and Kenny Dillingham had to say entering spring practice.Sarkisian has no interest in going to the NFL just yet, while Dillingham would prefer for the Sun Devils to be a little more Clemson.To end the show, the guys made no excuses and got right down to the point with some Just Like Novocaine featuring some Alice in Chains.Hopefully your eyes won't burn with stinging sweat after this episode!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We cannot wait for some Eddie George MACtion, baby!The Tennessee Titans legend and former head coach at Tennessee State is taking over the Bowling Green Falcons as head coach in the wake of Scot Loeffler leaving for the NFL to be the Philadelphia Eagles' new quarterbacks coach.George is a bit of a renaissance man, but one who has succeed in everything he has done before.This is fantastic news for Bowling Green, the MAC and the rest of the Group of Five.Mack Rhoades takes over for Warde Manuel and Dan Lanning gets an extension.John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup today with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) and the NC State podcast being on the move.Buhler agreeing with something Josh Heupel did is noteworthy, so you better tune into this extra special episode of False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Spring football is right around the corner...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) examined what college football programs excited them the most heading into spring practice.While the guys like the vibes that are coming out of Clemson, the same cannot be said for how they feel about Oklahoma.As far as how to feel about Alabama, they are fascinated by the Crimson Tide.Not just because it is a critical year for Kalen DeBoer, but they have no idea who is going to be starting at quarterback for them!False Start and daffodils are one in the same, y'all!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Here comes the promise of summer, and by that, we mean an NFL mock draft!Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unveiled his post-NFL combine mock draft for FanSided.com on Monday, and John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) reacted to it.It was a fun exercise, especially given the fact Cody made two big trades to shake up the draft order.From there, the guys settled the great Chris Del Conte vs. Matt Rhule non-conference scheduling debate once and for all.After that, it was all about the idea of putting Cody's beloved North Carolina Tar Heels on Hard Knocks, before finishing the show by remembering some dudes and doing some Just Like Novocaine with some +44!False Start goes at 160 beats per minute on Episode 155, unlike Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker's other band.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We will always find a way to entertain ourselves.With it being the heart of the offseason, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) put forth a way-too-early top 25 for next season ahead of spring practice.Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) picked it to pieces to perfection!From there, the guys talked about the importance of returning production and why that helps teams like Arizona State, Clemson and Illinois greatly for next season.After that, they looked at Shedeur Sanders' draft status and wondered if he will experience an Aaron Rodgers-like fall out of the top five?Whether you rise or fall at the combine, it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!But what does yours say, Carson Beck?In the aftermath of Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder having all three of their combined cars stolen in South Florida late last week, it undoubtedly had a major impact on this latest episode of False Start.While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) are not exactly The Keepers of the Continuum Transfunctioner, this show is a hole in one at Captain Stu's!The guys also touched on blue-bloods like Texas, Ohio State and USC canceling their spring games, as well as Nebraska losing its blue-blood card over some finesse scheduling nonsense.Amber is the color of our energy, but Tennessee is seeing red after the Huskers do what the Huskers do. Husker Du? Do you remember? Oh, it's gotta be False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!More isn't always better, but it is still more!With the Big Ten and SEC trying to strong arm the rest of college football to even more College Football Playoff expansion, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) took a deep dive into what that all could entail.From sifting through all the jargonese, to creating a newfangled 16-team playoff bracket, the boys got it done!After that, they touched in Deion Sanders' unorthodox recruiting tactics, if Cam Ward's comments after winning the Davey O'Brien will come back to haunt him and if any Power Four head coaches are on the verge of job hopping in 2026.Who thought False Start was going to be giving us somewhat of a precursor to March Madness in late February?

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It will be a battle for the ages, alright.With so many changes happening at Ohio State this offseason, Ryan Day says there will be a quarterback brewing between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and freshman Tavien St. Clair.While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) believe there is some merit to this, they both agree we may have a two-man race after the spring game.The guys then shared their way-too-early national championship contenders for next season.As the pressure mounts for Lincoln Riley at USC, who could have seen Urban Meyer actually picking a team like Texas over Ohio State for next season?False Start was most presidential on the most presidential of Presidents' Days.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Don't forget your No. 2 pencil!After a long and thorough search, the Ohio State Buckeyes have hired Matt Patricia as their co-defensive coordinator.This is the same man who failed miserably as the former head coach of the Detroit Lions.Hopefully, Ryan Day knows what he is doing...John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on Patricia's new role on the latest episode of False Start, as well as several important topics of the day.From James Franklin and Ryan Day not respecting downtrodden college football blue-bloods, to Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne loathing field rushing with a fiery passion, today's episode of False Start did not disappoint!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!This show was about two birds holding hands.With the triumphant return of Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com), recently promoted John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) discussed if we will ever see a three-peat champion in the College Football Playoff era.This comes in the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles clobbering the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.From there, the guys talked about Deion Sanders' big hire, Rob Ryan changing the game at the USC podium and Shane Beamer being in his bag at South Carolina.Let this Parks and Recreation-themed episode of False Start be your Cones of Dunshire!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is all about the next man up...On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) once again flew solo like a cup while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) covers the Super Bowl down in New Orleans.This action-packed episode saw Buhler touch on Brian Hartline effectively getting promoted from within to offensive coordinator at Ohio State.It has Ryan Day's fingerprints all over it...Cooper Manning also went on The Dan Patrick Show to talk about his son Arch Manning, firmly believing he will struggle in his first season at the Texas starter.From there, Buhler looked at Andy Staples' way-too-early College Football Playoff bracket for On3, as well as a few early win projection totals from FanDuel.It is the heart of the offseason, so there has never been a better time to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The coaching carousel in the NFL has impacted the college game considerably.On Monday's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) was in New Orleans to help cover Super Bowl 59.The solo show from Buhler was defined by coaching changes impacting college football across the board.From Chip Kelly leaving Ohio State for the Las Vegas Raiders, to Ryan Grubb coming back to the college game to reunite with Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, Buhler had you covered and then some.Also, he gave a glimpse at his way-too-early hot seat watch for the 2025 season.False Start is here to be the ultimate distraction for those who do not want to think about the two teams playing in this year's Super Bowl.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It still moves!John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) returns to the show after conquering the flu, while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) sat back patiently to hear whatever fever dream nonsense came out of his co-host's mouth on this latest episode of False Start.Together, the guys unpacked J.D. PicKell's 10 best head coaches in college football for 2025, who could be next, and why on god's green earth are Bret Bielema and Jim Harbaugh Big Ten Energy beefing?Enjoy this episode of False Start while you have the guys back in your lives again!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who could have seen this coming?With John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) down the for the count, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) gave us all the hard-hitting insight you need on a major shakeup in the Big Ten.With Jim Knowles leaving Ohio State for Penn State, we have to wonder how this defensive coordinator switching allegiances in the Big Ten rivalry could impact both teams' chances of winning a national championship next year.After unpacking his latest NFL mock draft, Cody then put Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins and Kentucky DL Deone Walker on NFL teams, bruh!After that, Cody continues to wonder if Dylan Railoa cosplaying as Patrick Mahomes is going to work out well for him in the end.In sickness and in health, False Start will always be there to pick you up!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We're on to Cincinnati, I mean, the offseason...In between figuring out if and when Bill Belichick leads North Carolina to the College Football Playoff, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) projected what teams will make the playoff next season.Some teams were more obvious than others, but it was a fun exercise nevertheless.The offseason is the time of the year where Cody and Buhler thrive creating the most wacky, weird and wonderful college football content.False Start doesn't stop, it just goes, brother!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It was always Ohio State all along...We were waiting for this college football juggernaut to wake up, and boy, did they...On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap Ohio State's convincing national title victory over Notre Dame.The guys gave Ryan Day his props and tried to put Will Howard onto an NFL team, bruh, before figuring out what to do with Notre Dame.Hey look ma, we made it!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It all comes down to this.Notre Dame will face Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the national title bout in question throughout the entire episode of False Start.With the help of some AC/DC, let there be rock when it comes to the title bout!False Start ain't exactly rock 'n roll, but it ain't exactly noise pollution either.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!What up, Beck?!Yes, former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has removed himself from the 2025 NFL Draft so that he can transfer to Miami to be with his girlfriend.John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) obviously had some thoughts about this, but he only had The Starters to share them with, as Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) fought off something fierce.Buhler then touched on the latest in the Life of Brian Ferentz, Texas' bright future (we think...), and Marcus Freeman absolutely being in his bag at Notre Dame.Win or lose, rain or shine, False Start will be with you until the end of time!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!There is only one game left to crown a champion.With Notre Dame beating Penn State to win the Orange Bowl and Ohio State defeating Texas to win the Cotton Bowl, we have a national title date between the Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes in Atlanta on MLK Day!John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the two national semifinals in the only way they know how.With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, the guys ran, ran, passed and punted their way through this spectacular recap episode of False Start.It all comes down to this: Will it be the Irish or the Bucks? Find out next week!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Three more games left until we crown a champion!With the Orange and Cotton Bowls on the horizon this week, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the big games between Penn State and Notre Dame, and Ohio State and Texas.Any of these four teams can win the College Football Playoff, but Cody and Buhler see eye-to-eye on who is getting to Atlanta in a week and change.They also touched on Ryan Grubb being out in Seattle, Wes Goodwin out in Clemson and Ryan Walters going to Washington to replace Steve Belichick as Jedd Fisch's defensive coordinator.The guys then finished the show by sharing some of their favorites and least favorites from the coaching cycle that has finally come to a stop.False State ceases to amaze me. How about you?

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Would Steve Sarkisian really mess with Texas?As John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got ready for the upcoming College Football Playoff semifinals, rumors started to circulate that Sarkisian would draw interest from NFL teams.We saw the NFL briefly court Marcus Freeman, but to no avail.Sarkisian leaving for the NFL would not only re-open the head-coaching carousel, but would put Texas between a rock and a hard place in 2025.Also, Georgia was able to land Zachariah and Zion Branch in the transfer portal.Just when you thought the college football season was about to wind down, False Start has more steam than a locomotive coming down the track, brother!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!And then there were four...The College Football Playoff quarterfinals have come and gone with Penn State, Texas, Ohio State and Notre Dame all advancing, leaving Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon and Georgia to pick up the pieces.John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the wild weekend that was, as well as got ready for the upcoming semifinals that are happening in a week and change.New year, same us and this is False Start.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Last podcast for the year, so they had to make it count.John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were back at it with another edition of False Start on a Monday.With the College Football Playoff's four national quarterfinals being underway around the holiday, the guys made their predictions as to who will be advancing to the semifinals.Also, Iowa State showed them something in the Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. Miami.Plus, has Dabo Swinney really gotten with the times to embrace the transfer portal for once?Be sure to make False Start part of your New Year's plans and your resolution to get smarter and dumber in consuming college football at the same time!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!While it is not exactly the Elite Eight, these eight College Football Playoff teams are elite enough!On the day after Christmas, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were back at it with another crazy episode of False Start!With their powers combined, they power ranked the eight remaining teams in the playoff, as well as put some of their best players onto NFL teams, bruh.Although Georgia will be without Carson Beck for the duration, possibly forever, the guys do not seem to think it is that much of an issue for national title-contender Georgia.If you need help ringing in the new year, let False Start be your favorite soundtrack!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The little lights aren't twinkling, Clark.As we chew through some ultra-dry turkey, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) have given The Starters exactly what they deserved for Christmas, which was a Christmas-themed episode of False Start!The guys served up the following segments to ring in the holiday season: Noel or No, L, Stocking, Stock Out or Chinese Food, Cole or Coal?, Bah, Humbug!, The Little Lights Aren't Twinkling, Clark, and So You Say Want a New Year's Resolution, Well, You Know?!You Don't Even Know?!It has been the best and dumbest college football season ever.Enjoy this Christmas-themed episode of False Start from Buhler and Cody!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We made it through the first round of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, but are we really better for it?As John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) used every last little bit of bandwidth to bring to The Starters a well-constructed playoff reaction show, the chalk prevailing nearly ended them.None of the first-round games were close with home teams Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State all advancing in convincing fashion.Hopefully, the guys' takes were spicier than the first-round games we saw.False Start is coming in hot, unlike the increasingly frigid weather outside.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!We have made it!The first 12-team College Football Playoff commences on Friday night with No. 7 Notre Dame hosting No. 10 Indiana.While every home team is favored this weekend, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) believe a few upsets could be had in the first-round of the playoff.Although most people are looking towards No. 9 Tennessee potentially getting the best of No. 8 Ohio State, what about No. 10 Indiana upsetting No. 7 Notre Dame?Even if the chances of No. 11 SMU defeating No. 6 Penn State or No. 12 Clemson getting the best of No. 5 Texas seem a bit slim, we have never seen first-round playoff games at a home team's stadium before.False Start will be with you until the bitter end, so get ready for that!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The College Football Playoff starts now!While John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) will have more to unpack in the lead-up to this weekend's games, they decided to look at the quarterbacks first.What quarterback rooms got the boys excited, and which ones are not worth writing home about?Also, they took a look at a few high-end, incoming head coaches and tried to figure out who will have the most success in year one.This obviously includes Bill Belichick taking over Cody's beloved North Carolina Tar Heels.The weather outside may be weather, but at least you have got some False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The coaching carousel has taken a turn.In the wake of the regular season winding down, a slew of marquee college football jobs have been filled.Bill Belichick takes over at North Carolina, while Rich Rodriguez returns to West Virginia. Also, it seems as though Dan Mullen will be getting back into coaching at UNLV.John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to some of the wildest coaching hires in recent memory.The latest episode of False Start really went into the weeds when the guys handed out the often-celebrated Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi Bronzed Meat Sleeves!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!College Football Playoff teams are cheaper by the dozen, aren't they?John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) shared their thoughts on the College Football Playoff field being set.While they power rank the 12 teams slightly differently on their chances of winning a national title, they see eye-to-eye on the handful of contenders, as well as the plethora of pretenders.Meanwhile, the coaching carousel is starting to get out of hand!Barry Odom is leaving UNLV to take over at ... Purdue, while Scott Frost is making his triumphant return to UCF after failing miserably at his alma mater of Nebraska!The start of the playoff is less than two weeks away, but there was still plenty to talk about over on False Start on a Monday.