Florida Focus: A College Football Podcast

Chris and Brandon look at scenarios that would favor UCF and UF in various playoff scenarios. Also a treat (or perhaps a trick): their Fav(e) Five Plays that Haunt. This was a frustrating and dreadful list - only a holiday like Halloween is fitting for these program-altering and fandom-altering plays.   1:20 Instant Reaction to CFB Playoff Release 18:42 Fav(e) Five Plays That Haunt Us 53:24 Honorable Mentions

Can we get some more to cheer about in Florida already?! UCF continues to win but UF and FSU both lose handily. How will the recent struggles affect their November games?   2:08 UF/Missouri Recap 21:55 FSU/NC State Recap 36:30 FAU/FIU Recap 40:20 UCF/Temple Recap 45:52 Miami/Duke Recap 50:40 USF/Tulane Recap and a Bold Coaching Carousel Prediction 54:38 UF/South Carolina Preview 59:43 FSU/Notre Dame Preview and a Chevy Chase quote 64:58 Miami/Ga Tech Preview 67:50 UCF/Navy Preview 69:54 FAU/WKU Preview 70:30 USF/Cincy Preview 72:34 FIU/UTSA Preview 75:45 FSU/UF BASKETBALL mention

Chris and Brandon look at the week that contained a Gator and (yet) another FSU loss. Congrats to UCF getting some recognition for gameday and a look at how the penultimate week looks for the Sunshine State.   2:31 UF/South Carolina Recap 21:45 FSU/Notre Dame Recap 36:10 How FSU should have played this year 35:15 Miami/Ga Tech Recap 44:58 UCF/Navy Recap 49:57 FAU/WKU Recap 51:55  USF/Cincy Recap and Charlie Strong Potential Job Moves 56:41 FIU/UTSA Recap 59:32 UF/Idaho Preview 68:01 FSU/BC Preview 77:20 Miami/Va Tech Preview 79:47 USF/Temple Preview 81:05 UCF/Cincinnati Preview 75:20 FAU/North Texas Preview 76:21 FIU/Charlotte Preview 88:32 Rivalry Definitions

RIVALRY WEEK IS HERE. First, Chris and Brandon recap the FSU and UF home wins, UCF’s great showing on a big stage, and the FIU/FAU/Miami/USF games. What, did they finally start in on each other? Who will really prevail in this hugely impactful Governor’s Cup?   1:31 UF/Idaho Recap 8:42 FSU/BC Recap 20:10 Miami/Va Tech Recap 21:54 USF/Temple Recap 23:17 FAU/North Texas Recap 25:26 UCF/Cincy Recap 31:48 FIU/Charlotte Recap 32:37 UCF/USF Preview 38:02 Miami/Pitt Preview 39:29 FAU/Charlotte Preview 39:55 FIU/Marshall Preview 40:42 UF/FSU Preview/Score Predictions 70:20 THE TRASH TALK FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH

What a game in Tallahassee - for the Gators at least. The end of the season was good for UCF as well, but at a cost. Chris and Brandon share their joys and frustrations while sharing the overall success for the winning teams in Florida this season.   1:46 UF/FSU Recap 42:09 Miami/Pitt Recap 46:12 UCF/USF Recap 58:51 FAU/Charlotte Recap 62:33 FIU/Marshall Recap 67:44 Streaks - they always end 68:11 UCF/Memphis AAC Title Game Preview 75:08 2018 Season Recap/Look Back 77:29 Rivals share bowl-less miseries

So 5 teams in the Sunshine State end up in a bowl game - 2 of which are NY6 games. Chris and Brandon give their initial impressions of the bowl season. Was the CFP committee’s Top 4 correct? Also, who deserves the Heisman or an invite?   1:40 UF/Michigan Peach Bowl Reaction 9:15 Miami/Wisconsin Pinstripe Bowl Reaction 11:58 FIU/Toledo Bahamas Bowl Reaction 13:18 USF/Marshall Gasparilla Bowl Reaction 16:01 UCF/LSU Fiesta Bowl Reaction 24:51 The Playoff Teams/Heisman Debate

Chris and Brandon review the entire 2018 regular season for the Sunshine State for the Gators and Seminoles. For the finale of this episode and the full state whiparound, see Episode #34.   2:54  UF/FSU Week 1 Recaps 7:12 UF/FSU Week 2 Recaps 12:37 UF/FSU Week 3 Recaps, plus Calculus Inflection Points 18:51 UF/FSU Week 4 Recaps 23:28 UF/FSU Week 5 Recaps 28:00 UF/FSU Week 6 Recaps 34:07 UF/FSU Week 7 Recaps 36:45 UF/FSU Week 8 Recaps 39:00 UF/FSU Week 9 Recaps

Chris and Brandon finish their review of the 2018 regular season for the Gators and Seminoles. For the beginning of this episode, be sure to catch Episode #33.   0:55 UF/FSU Week 10 Recaps 5:38 UF/FSU Week 11 Recaps and an odd 2003 Ole Miss/LSU game reference 15:50 UF/FSU Week 12 Recaps 18:26 UF/FSU Week 13 Governor’s Cup Recap and Win Total Weigh-Ins 28:44 USF Season Review 29:53 Miami Season Review 32:40 UCF Season Review 35:32 FAU Season Review 36:58 FIU Season Review 39:01 Fav(e) 5 Bowl Names / Florida Bowl matchup preview

Need some ‘water cooler topics’ but don’t know much about College Football? As bowl season approaches, Chris and Brandon give their fav(e) five Bowl names and have fun with some of the sponsors :)   3:21 Number 5 Fav(e) Bowl Name 6:22 Number 4 Fav(e) Bowl Name 10:17 Number 3 Fav(e) Bowl Name 12:53 Number 2 Fav(e) Bowl Name 14:92 Number 1 Fav(e) Bowl Name 23:02 Honorable Mentions 29:14 RETIRE THE ‘TOILET BOWL’ JOKE ALREADY! 31:54 Florida Bowl Predictions Preview

Chris and Brandon look at the 5 matchups that Florida teams will be playing in this season.   1:38 Which is better - NCAA March Madness or NCAA Bowl Games 4:47 USF/Marshall Gasparilla Bowl Preview/Predictions 10:23 FIU/Toledo Bahamas Bowl Preview/Predictions 16:06 Miami/Wisconsin Pinstripe Bowl Preview/Predictions 21:53 UF/Michigan Peach Bowl Preview/Predictions 29:57 UCF/LSU Fiesta Bowl Preview/Predictions

Chris and Brandon wish all their fans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Chris and Brandon give you The Best of the Sunshine State. Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams, Freshmen, Coach, and Game - time for 2018 superlatives!   0:34 - Introducing A New Tradition! 1:58 - The Categories, please :) 6:09 - Freshman of the Year 11:29 - Special Team Player of the Year 15:34 - Defensive Player of the Year 21:10 - Offensive Player of the Year 26:02 - Coach of the Year 31:06 - Game of the Year 37:40 - Honorable Mentions (All Categories)

Chris and Brandon reflect upon how the Florida teams went 2-3 in their bowl matchups. Also stayed tuned in our next episode for a special guest that will dive into the world of recruiting, and a special (and somewhat embarrassing) message from a fan for Brandon.   1:50 UF/Michigan Peach Bowl Thoughts 8:47 USF/Marshall Gasparilla Bowl Thoughts 12:01 FIU/Toledo Bahamas Bowl Thoughts 14:49 Miami/Wisconsin Pinstripe Bowl Thoughts 17:58 UCF/LSU Fiesta Bowl Thoughts 21:51 Best team this season in Florida? Chris and Brandon disagree?! 23:20 FSU moment of silence (no bowl) 24:10 SEC tangent on 2019 Strength of Schedule/CFB Playoff Thoughts 36:05 Has it been a year already? We will have something special coming soon 36:36 Special Guest and Recruiting Recap Upcoming 37:22 New way to reach the show 38:43 The reason for the delay in shows :) 41:00 Special message from a fan (Brandon’s mother!)

Chris and Brandon had the pleasure of speaking with a recruiting coordinator for college athletes. Thanks again Chuck from The Recruiting BluePrint Podcast for sharing with us the process of how students are recruited, and some tips for success.   1:20 Chuck Lovitt/Play Up Athletics introduction 4:55 Significance of Junior Year of High School 11:22 Social Media and how it factors into the recruitment process 17:51 Standing out as a recruit 25:14 Types of visits athletes can make 30:18 ‘Dead Period’ definition 33:10 A Day to Day insight for a recruiting coordinator 34:52 How to contact Play Up Athletics (www.playupathletics.com) 38:15 How to contact us (www.floridafocuspodcast.com)

Listen to this first episode of a 2-part topic - Recruiting in the state of Florida. Chris and Brandon are joined by Jarad (friend and Patreon) to discuss how UF, FSU and Miami did with the talent coming into their schools.   2:20 UF Recruiting Recap 21:41 FSU Recruiting Recap 36:04 Miami Recruiting Recap You can reach us at www.floridafocuspodcast.com, all new in 2019

Listen to this second episode of a 2-part topic - Recruiting in the state of Florida. Brandon is joined by Jarad (friend and Patreon) to continue the discussion of how UCF, USF, FIU, and FAU handled their 2019 recruiting class.   0:40 UCF’s recent winning success and its effect on recruiting 5:16 UCF Recruiting Recap 9:41 USF Recruiting Recap 15:37 FIU Recruiting Recap 20:13 FAU Recruiting Recap 37:49 How to be involved in the show as a guest - all $5 or more contributors (Diamond Patreons) are given consideration Send us a voice recording by email floridafocuspodcast@yahoo.com IF YOU WERE A 5 STAR RECRUIT, WHAT COACH WOULD WANT TO RECRUIT YOU, AND WHY? Please send in your response by March 31, 2019.

What’s the cliche - time flies when you’re having fun?! Thanks for the memories and take a look at some important show reminders.   Become a subscriber to Sunshine State of Mind https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sunshine-state-of-mind/id1372314506?mt=2 Thanks Jarad for your recruiting insights @jradhallelujah Check out Hall of Famer Dave Jackson’s take on our Florida Focus Awards episode (Episode 38) on The Podcast Rodeo Show https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-rodeo-podcast-reviews-and-first-impressions/id1214744628?mt=2 Submit your answer to our recruting question by April 7, 2019. Our 1 Year Anniversary just came up, thanks for all the support. In April you can except an AAF Episode and a Spring Game episode, so stay tuned.

Chris and Brandon hash out their reflections on the AAF, and (sadly) the recent announcement that the league has ceased operations. There are plenty of college players in Florida that got a another shot at pro football.   0:25 AAF Initial/Overall Impressions 4:41 AAF Positives 8:31 AAF Opportunities 18:41 Florida College Players that played 27:46 Spring Game Recap and a Fave 5 coming later in April 28:51 Send us your answers to this question: ‘If you were a 5 star recruit, what Head Coach would you want recruiting you and why?’

Spring has Sprung. It is what it is. Chris and Brandon give their impressions on how FSU and UF looked at their annual events.   2:05 UF Spring Game Recap 12:33 FSU Spring Game Recap 25:40 Miami Spring Game 27:17 UCF Spring Game 29:17 USF Spring Game

Our fans respond to our question about their favorite recruiting coaches.   We asked the question for weeks, “If I were a 5 Star Recruit, I would like ____ to recruit me as a Head Coach.” and have all the responses from fans.   1:01 Lynn @happynole06d 3:04  Mike, FSU fan 4:49 Jesus @JSports_ent 6:48 Jarad @JRadHallelujah 9:45 Adam 14:08 Chris (co-host)’s response @floridafocuspod 17:14  Brandon (co-host)’s response

Well the state did well again - a couple of surprises, but typically on course for the amount of draft picks for the NFL. Chris and Brandon break down all 7 major schools and give a couple sleeper picks for your Fantasy League this coming year.   2:26 Florida Gators drafted 8:53 FSU Seminoles drafted 12:19 Miami Hurricanes drafted 15:07 UCF Knight drafted and signees 18:26 FAU Owls drafted 19:45 USF Bulls/FIU Panthers signees 24:01 Final Thoughts and CFB/NFL fan differences 25:33 NFL Fantasy Tip 27:22 @FHDude shares Brandon’s favorite football story https://thefootballhistorydude.com/jay-berwanger-and-the-first-nfl-draft/

As promised in Episode 44, Chris and Brandon deliver on their Top 5 players at UF and FSU that wore #8.   2:38 Number 5 Picks 5:59 Number 4 Picks 10:38 Number 3 Picks 14:32 Number 2 Picks 18:35 Number 1 Picks 23:30 Honorable Mentions

A returning topic from last season, Chris and Brandon put together their Top 5 Returning Offensive starters for the Gators, Seminoles, and the rest of the state.   2:21 #5s 5:47 #4s 10:15 #3s - complete with a reference to Denzel Washington 15:54 #2s 20:51 #1s 27:22 Honorable Mentions 30:48 State of Florida Whiparound (Miami, FIU, FAU, USF, UCF)

A returning topic from last season, Chris and Brandon put together their Top 5 Returning Defensive starters for the Gators, Seminoles, and the rest of Florida.   1:16 #5s 4:15 #4s 7:27 #3s 9:59 #2s 13:08 #1s 18:57 Honorable Mentions 21:16 Miami / FAU / FIU  23:08 USF / UCF

Chris and Brandon bring in another Nole to discuss tailgating, DJs, fireworks, marching bands, CFB memories, and mascots. We break down how Doak Campbell Stadium compares to other GameDay Experiences, and stroll down memory lane.   Did you have thoughts on our recent Top 5 lists? Jarad did and sent them in!   We have another question for our community - “Who is your favorite Florida Team and how many regular season wins will they get this season?”

It is time for the MEGA episode preview of 2019. Chris and Brandon cover the first half of each game the Nole and Gators have this season. Part 1   Overall Season Impressions for UF and FSU 3:48  Week 0 12:01 Week 1 20:24 Week 2 24:47 Week 3 27:32 Week 4 33:03 Week 5 39:09 Week 6 45:45 Week 7 51:21

It is time for the MEGA episode preview of 2019. Chris and Brandon cover the second half of each game the Noles and Gators have this season. Part II   Week 8 1:21 Week 9 8:21 Week 10 12:22 Week 11 20:11 Week 12 27:19 Week 13 BYES Week 14 31:45

What is in store for the Canes, Knights, Bulls, Panthers, Owls in 2019? Chris and Brandon make a bold prediction for the state in this season, do you agree?   1:12 Canes Preview 9:21 UCF Preview 14:51 FIU Preview 17:46 USF Preview 24:05 FAU Preview

Chris and Brandon give a Week 0 review and ponder the many ways Florida will need to adjust over the coming weeks. Miami is probably who we thought they were, but time will tell. We will also give our last minute Week 1 previews.   www.floridafocuspodcast.com

Chris and (mostly) Brandon look at the Seminoles and how they are better than last year, but did blow an 18 point lead twice. How did the rest of Florida do?   1:29 FSU / Boise St Recap 18:00 FIU / Tulane 20:01 UCF / FAMU22:40  FAU / Ohio State 25:29 USF / Wisconsin 28:25 Week 2 Look Ahead 39:48 Season-Long Contest begins   www.floridafocuspodcast.com

Chris and Brandon bring in their takes on FAU’s stadium, a narrow Seminole win, and address how only the Gators and Knights are ‘bringing it’ so far this year.   1:29 UF/UTM  10:56 FSU/ULM  23:48 Miami/UNC 27:15 UCF/FAU 35:21 FIU/WKY 37:26 USF/GT   Week 2 Previews 41:27 UF/UK 46:08 FSU/UVA 48:32 UCF/STANFORD 51:18 MIAMI/BCU 51:53 FAU/BALL STATE 53:29 USF/SC STATE 54:24 FIU/NH   58:03 GET YOUR SUBMISSIONS IN ‘WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ALL TIME IN-GAME MEMORY’ www.floridafocuspodcast.com

Chris is shocked and Brandon Says RELAX. Listen as they break down each team’s next move and what their take is on UCF and the like :)   0:40 UF/UK 16:39 FSU/UVA 31:59 Miami/BCU33:37 UCF/Stanford 38:38 FAU/Ball State 40:22 USF/SC State41:29 FIU/NH 44:08 Week 4 Previews

Chris and Brandon welcome in Steve Megargee (@stevemegargee) to discuss the Tennessee Volunteers and how their matchup again the Florida Gators will shape their 2019 season. Who are their rivals, what will define a good season, and what can Pruitt build upon? Listen for these great insights and more.

Chris and Brandon can rest easy for the moment knowing their teams win. UCF falls in a tight contest but have HUGE hope for the 2019 season. How did the rest of the state of Florida do?   1:13 UF/Tenn Recap 20:16 Cake Time 21:01 FSU/L’Ville Recap 37:29 Miami/CMU Recap 42:28 UCF/Pitt Recap 51:24 Trivia Time #1 53:17 FAU/Wagner Recap 54:10 FIU/La Tech Recap 57:10 Week 5 Previews  63:13 Trivia Time #2  www.floridafocuspodcast.com

Brandon is joined by Lynn to recap wins for the Noles, Gators, Owls, and Knights. How much longer does Charlie Strong have at USF now?    1:01 UF/Towson 7:56 FSU/NC State 31:44 Miami BYE 35:57 FIU BYE 36:23 UCF/UConn 44:31 USF/SMU 50:13 FAU/CHARLOTTE 53:03 Week 6 Preview

Chris said the word ‘turnover’ 17.5 times - wonder what concerns he has for the Gators?! Also UCF loses their NY6 Bowl bid and both the Gators and Noles prepare for Death Valley.   0:45 UF/Auburn  18:22 FSU Bye 18:52 Miami/VT 27:13 UCF/Cincy 34:01 FAU Bye 34:05 FIU/UMass 36:22 USF/UConn 39:09 Week 7 Preview 61:01 MID-SEASON GRADES

While the Gators and Noles fall, the rest of Florida succeeds. This won’t affect their seasons going forward, right?! 1:06 UF/LSU 10:41 FSU/Clemson 18:34 Miami/UVA 23:44 USF/BYU 26:03 FAU/MTSU 29:06 FIU/Charlotte 30:57 Week 8 Previews Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing.

Episode #64 - A Myriad of Positives and Opportunities for UF and FSU, etc   Where do Chris and Brandon fall after a Gator win and Seminole loss? Where do the rest of the teams in Florida go from here?   0:49 UF/SoCar 16:01 FSU/WF 35:16 Miami/GT 38:47 UCF/ECU 40:20 FAU/Marshall 43:50 Week 9 Preview   Thanks Ingram for becoming our newest Patron! All patrons receive special gifts and secret episodes; join here www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing.

Chris and Brandon weigh in on FSU’s comfortable Syracuse win, and some big surprises around the state for teams we thought we knew :/   FSU/Syracuse 1:04 Miami/Pitt 15:15 UCF/Temple 22:14 FAU/ODU 25:25 USF/ECU 27:20 FIU/MTSU 29:57 Week 10 Previews

Instant Reaction on the Willie Taggart firing

Episode #67 - Gators lose a game and FSU loses a coach   Chris and Brandon break down the firing of Willie Taggart and the rest of the state’s teams for the November Bowl Push.   1:11 UF/UGA 15:20 UCF/Houston 18:15 FAU/WKU 19:53 FIU/ODU 21:13 FSU moves on from Taggart and the Head Coach search begins 50:41 Week 11 Previews Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing.

The Gators dominate the Commodores and FSU gets a major (moral) victory to get their 5th win of the season. UCF gets upset?!   UF/Vandy 0:49 FSU/BC 14:39 Miami/Louisville 30:51 UCF/Tulsa 34:14 FIU/FAU 41:02 USF/Temple 45:27 Week 12 Previews 49:07

Chris and Brandon recap a short week while the Gators win and the Seminoles are Bowl-dell Bound. Bulls choke away a huge win, FSU Coaching Search thoughts, and multiple Top Gun references.   0:40 UF/Mizzou 19:20 FSU/Alabama St  29:02 USF/Cincy 35:13 Week 13 Previews  47:55 FSU Coaching Search Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing.

Brandon welcomes in Brooke to discuss the UCF, FIU, and FAU victories. USF and Miami continue to underwhelm.   0:45 Miami/FIU 7:19 UCF/Tulane 21:09 USF/Memphis 28:36 FAU/UTSA 31:06 Week 13 Preview Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing.

Episode #71 - Sunshine Showdown - The Gloves are OFF!   Chris and Brandon square off on their teams? Who can and will win the Gators and Seminoles matchup?! Here is the preview you all want.

Episode #72 - Rivalry Week is Over and UF, UCF are victorious   Chris is HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY as the Gators win 40-17. UCF wins and gets USF’s Charlie Strong fired. FAU is heading to the CUSA title game. FIU and Miami both lose LOL.   0:43 UF/FSU 23:34 Miami/Duke 28:44 UCF/USF 37:38 FAU/So Miss and CUSA Title Preview 44:55 FIU/Marshall 48:31 FSU Coaching Search 50:20 Transfer Portal Update

Mike Norvell will be announced as the FSU head coach tomorrow 12/8/19. Lane Kiffin is the new Head Coach for Ole Miss, and Willie Taggart is in talks with USF to come back.

Episode #74 - FAU wins C-USA and Bowl Matchups are announced Chris and his team can enjoy another NY6 Bowl, and Brandon is just glad to have a December game (even if the name stinks). 0:39 UF/UVA - ORANGE BOWL 6:31 FSU/ASU - SUN BOWL 12:21 MIAMI/LA TECH - INDEPENDENCE BOWL 15:05 UCF/MARSHALL - GASPARILLA BOWL 17:47 FAU/SMU BOCA RATON BOWL 20:21 FIU/ARK ST - CAMELLIA BOWL 22:55 More Coaching Thoughts (Norvell, Kiffin, Jeff Scott) 34:11 FAU over UAB for the C-USA title Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing.

Chris and Brandon preview all 6 bowls involving teams in Florida.   1:41 SMU/FAU in Boca Raton Bowl 10:28 FIU/ARK STATE in Camellia Bowl 14:12 UCF/MARSHALL in Gasparilla Bowl 19:48 MIAMI/LA TECH in Independence Bowl 24:49 UF/UVA in Orange Bowl 33:23 FSU/ASU in Sun Bowl 41:02 Newest Patreon ‘Psycho T’   Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Go to www.floridafocuspodcast.com and submit your favorite, in-game CFB memory in audio form. All 2019 entrants are entered into a drawing. Want to become a Patreon and get extra/early content? www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast

What a roller coaster for the Noles, but the Gators maintained a winning precedent. Some teams exceeded expectations, others fell very short. 1:12 Florida Gators go 11-2 and win the Orange Bowl 26:02 FSU Seminoles go 6-7 and lose a bowl/Head Coach 43.17 Miami goes 6-7 47:12 UCF goes 10-3 53:32 FAU goes 11-3 58:33 USF goes 4-8 60:45 FIU goes 6-7

We forgot our Tuxedo T-shirts again :( Here are our choices for the superlatives in the state of Florida for the 2019 season.   1:59 Offensive Player of the Year  5:55 Defensive Player of the Year  9:54 Special Team Player of the Year 15:07 Game of the Year 19:41 Player Name of the Year

0:49 Florida NSD Recap 16:49 Florida State NSD Recap 30:09 Miami NSD Recap 41:08 UCF NSD Recap 46:24 USF NSD Recap 50:51 FAU NSD Recap 55:40 FIU NSD Recap

Who do Chris and Brandon pick as their favorite Special Teams Kick-off and Punt return specialist? 1:10 Number 5 6:23 Number 4 11:45 Number 3 17:07 Number 2 22:07 Number 1 27:17 Honorable Mentions and Recaps 30:41 Devin Hester (duh) has to be mentioned here; Mike Hughes 32:26 Why we picked this topics/COVID-19 Thoughts

Chris and Brandon bring in a fun/different topic - who are the Top 5 Teams We Root For Besides Our Favorite? We learned a lot about each other for sure.   3:32 Number 5 6:18 Number 4 10:21 Number 3 15:20 Number 2 22:25 Number 1 29:58 Recap/Honorable Mentions

Chris came Super strong with Brandon’s quiz, and Chris nearly aced Brandon’s quiz. How did you do?   Chris’ Quiz about FSU Football 3:16 Brandon’s Quiz about UF Football 33:55

Let’s debrief on this unique summer for the Seminoles and the Gators.   1:08 Dan Mullen Zoom meeting/COVID19 thoughts 12:37 Claimed National Championships 14:20 Batman/Bane reference 15:09 Transfer news 18:36 Marvin Wilson and Mike Norvell interaction 22:45 Tim Tebow/Reggie Bush headlines 26:06 Florida college athletes can make $$ off of likeness in 2021 30:25 Greg Carr sighting

The Seminoles start off under Mike Norvell against Ga Tech, how do Chris and Brandon see it going? Miami and USF also get their campaigns under way.

Brandon welcomes in a guest to discuss Week 1 of the 2020 season. Tyler offers a Gator prospective to FSU's loss, and wins by USF and Miami.

Chris and Brandon get Week 3 started by recapping last week, and preparing for big matchups. How will the Gators do at Oxford? Or the Noles in Miami? www.floridafocuspodcast.com 

Chris and Brandon discuss the huge Gator opening win, and what FSU has to do moving forward. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Brandon talks with Eric Adelson about the National Diaper Bank Network and their efforts in the Orlando area. Eric shares insights into College Football he learned while reporting for Yahoo and ESPN: a meaning lesson, the state of financial need amongst students, how well the Gators/Knights will do in 2020, and a story about Lamarcus Joyner.  www.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org www.floridafocuspodcast.com @eric_adelson

The Gators win at home, get to 2-0. Seminoles end a 4 game losing streak and create momentum. Knights end a 22-game win streak at home to Tulsa. How will the top 10 matchup for Miami go this weekend?

The Gators suffer an upset loss on the road, FSU plays well but falls to ND. The Bulls, Panthers, and Canes fall too. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast www. floridafocuspodcast.com

While the Gators take a COVID19 break, the Seminoles defeat UNC in huge fashion. UCF falls to Memphis on the road, and USF had us all believing they would pull out a victory. Miami gets back on track. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast Donate diapers: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27AVC5Z6LM3WY?&sort=default&pldnSite=1  

Chris and Brandon analyze the (few) positives and the (many) opportunities the Noles have midway through the 2020 season. The Knights get right, and the Canes win. No other positive news in the state :/

Chris and Brandon recap the Gator home victory, and discuss Mullen's temper :) FSU prepares for a struggling Pitt team, while UF has to face a playoff contender in UGA. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast www.floridafocuspodcast.com  

Brandon makes an obscure Renaissance parallel between FSU and Michaelangelo. Chris breaks down how UGA could not defend the Wheel Route and let UF win. A whip around the state of Florida is also due. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/magazine/davids-ankles-how-imperfections-could-bring-down-the-worlds-most-perfect-statue.html  

Should FSU fans be worried? Is UF on the way to challenge Alabama? Chris and Brandon discuss. Plus UCF has their biggest test of the season in Cincy. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Chris and Brandon discuss the Gator's victory over Vandy, and how it SEEMS worse than it really is. FSU/Clemson is canceled last minute and Dabo is upset. UCF almost upsets Cincy. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

No Seminole game for the 2nd straight week, but the season will continue after all. The Gators handle business, but how is it viewed in the lens of the Alabama matchup? Chris and Brandon discuss. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Chris and Brandon discuss how UF clinched the SEC east, and how FSU prepares for Duke. UF has a failing LSU team coming to the Swamp. UCF accepts the Boca Raton Bowl. Contact us: www.floridafocuspodcast.com Support us: www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

The Gators lose a weird game in the Swamp and FSU clicks on all cylinders. The Canes defense is historically bad. UCF will play BYU in the Boca Bowl. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast www.floridafocuspodcast.com

The Gators impress in Atlanta. UCF/BYU square off, as well as Miami/OK State, FAU/Memphis, and UF/OU.    www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Everything you need to know from ESD for the #Gators, #Canes, #UCF Knights, #FSU Seminoles, #FIU Panthers, #FAU Owls, and #USF Bulls. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Chris and Brandon bust out the Red Carpet and Bowties! Listen as we give out the following in Florida: Offensive POY Defensive POY Special Team POY Game of the Year Fresh Face Award  

Chris and Brandon's reaction to the death of coach Bobby Bowden, the man who built Faith, Family, and Football.

Thank you Phil Steele for coming on to preview 2021 for the Gators, Seminoles, Canes, Panthers, Bulls, Knights, and Owls. Be sure to visit www.philsteele.com to get your 356 page College Football Preview magazine to reference all season long.

The 2021 season is almost here, so Chris and Brandon test each other (again) with questions about their own schools. How well did you do?  www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Let's discuss COVID's impact on the upcoming 2021 College Football season, Name/Image/Likeness, Conference Realignment, and Spring/Fall updates.  www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast.com  

Chris and Brandon work through their thoughts on every single matchup this regular season. Man what a ride it will be. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

Chris and Brandon give insight to the matchups to start the 2021 CFB Season. Who do you think wins? www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast www.floridafocuspodcast.com  

Chris and Brandon run through the first week's results. Both teams had 2 QBs that performed well, and setup for an interesting roster mixup. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast  

UF wins against USF, but FSU steals the headlines with a terrible loss to Jax State. Where do the Noles go from here?

Chris and Brandon lament loses, but what does each lose mean for the future?

UF moves to 3-1, and for the first time since 1974, FSU is 0-4 but shows fight. 

Chris isn't all that surprised the Gators lost, but they must recover quickly. FSU gets in the win column finally.

UF shuts out Vanderbilt and FSU pulls the upset at UNC. What does the bye week/trip to Baton Rouge hold?

Gators fall again, this time on the road to the LSU Tigers who announced their head coach is out. Plus FSU is a 5 TD favorite?!

The Gators rest before their matchup against #1 UGA. FSU handles business and looks ahead to Clemson.

Gators fall big to UGA, and FSU hangs tight but loses to Clemson. What will this mean for November?

Can we just move on?

Chris and Brandon give their takes on UF in a high scoring win over Samford, FSU pulling out a thrilling and gutsy win at home versus Miami. Who will finish their season in a bowl game?

Chris and Brandon react to the news that Dan Mullen is fired by the Florida Gators.

Chris gets his sport wrong and puts a realistic spin on the Gators. Brandon gives a live look into the BC game, and what he thinks happens in the Swamp Saturday.

Chris and Brandon react to the new Gator hiring of ULL's Billy Napier.

We were all surprised the Gators came to play, and won! The Knights get a goal-line stand to hang on against USF. Miami goes bowling

Thanks for your support over the years. Chris and I have decided on a 2022 season hiatus from the show. Kindly enjoy our archives of evergreen shows, and reach out to us on all of our platforms. www.floridafocuspodcast.com