Welcome to the From The Stands podcast. This is a weekly college football show covering previews, recaps and breaking news throughout the country.
Here we go. Ohio State vs. Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Marcus Freeman leads the Irish against his alma mater in a must-see matchup in Atlanta, Georgia. Tune in as the guys give their picks for the last game of the year.
Fans of College Football were treated with two exciting games for this year's Semi-Finals. Notre Dame's Mitch Jeter kicked the game winning field goal to beat Penn State and get the Irish back in the National Championship game. Ohio State leaned on their defense and defeated Texas by double-digits. Tune in as we recap each game before we get to next week's National Championship.
Tune in as we preview the Semi-Final matchups of the 2024 College Football Playoffs. Texas takes on a red-hot Ohio State offense and Notre Dame looks to secure a spot in the National Championship game with only Penn State left in the way.
Tune in as we recap each game from the Quarterfinal Round of the 2024 College Football Playoff!
Week 2 of the College Football Playoff is here. Listen in as the crew predicts each game from the upcoming games taking place on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Who will move on to the semi-finals? Tune in to hear our takes.
Listen in as we recap the 1st round games of the 2024 College Football Playoffs!
The first round of the inaugural 12-team playoff is here! Listen in as the guys preview each matchup during this opening weekend. Travis Hunter is this year's Hesiman Trophy winner and they crew gives their opinion on if this was the right choice.
Conference Championship Weekend did not disappoint. Army clinched its first conference championship, Georgia upsets Texas in overtime and Clemson walks it off vs. SMU. Arizona State punched it's ticket into the CFP playoff and Oregon solidified themselves as the number 1 team in the nation. Listen in as we recap the weekend's games and preview the inaugural 12 team CFP Playoff.
Tune in as we react to the final regular season release of the CFP Playoff Rankings. The conference championships are being played this weekend and the guys preview the matchups and discuss what it means for each team's playoffs hopes going forward.
Rivalry Week did not disappoint. South Carolina gets a win on the road vs. Clemson as Lanorris Sellers has a career day. Michigan upsets Ohio State and mayhem ensues as they plant their flag at midfield. Tune in as we discuss these games and more from this past weekend.
Rivalry Week is finally here. This year is different though, braggin' rights are on the line as always, but there are a few games that find themselves with national implications. Texas A&M vs. Texas and South Carolina at Clemson are the two most notable games. Which teams will solidify their spots in the College Football Playoffs, and which teams will be watching from the sidelines. Tune in as we preview each Top 25 game for this upcoming weekend.
Week 13 proved to be the most consequential weekend of the entire year thus far. Multiple Top 25 teams lost on Saturday, further muddying the waters for the 12-team College Football Playoff. Tune is as we recap each matchup in the Top 25 over the weekend and what it means going forward.
We are nearing the end of the 2024 college football regular season, but that doesn't mean there aren't any meaningful games being played. Indiana hosts Ohio State in a Top 5 ranked matchup, which also has Big 10 Championship implications. Other notable games include BYU vs Arizona State, and Notre Dame vs. Army. Tune in to hear our opinions and picks of each Top 25 matchup of the weekend.
Week 12 had everything you could want as a college football fan. Upsets, game winning field goals, games going down to the wire. One of the most exciting weekends of college football by far took place this past weekend and we are here to recap and review everything that took place over the weekend in the Top 25. Tune in for more!
This weekend is set to be a huge weekend in College Football. Georgia hosts Tennessee as the Bulldogs look to get back on track. South Carolina hosts Missouri in a ranked matchup. The 12 team playoff is coming soon so this week will weed out the contenders from the pretenders. Listen in as we predict our matchups for the Top 25 games of the weekend.
In Week 11 of college football, there were some major shake-ups in the rankings. Georgia falls to Ole Miss, marking a significant upset that has implications for their playoff hopes. Meanwhile, Miami struggled against Georgia Tech, adding to their recent woes and raising questions about their season performance. On a brighter note for Alabama fans, the Crimson Tide showcased their dominance by rolling over LSU, solidifying their position as a top contender. With these results, the race for the playoffs is heating up, and fans are in for an exciting finish to the season!
**Podcast Episode Title:** Week 11 Game Preview: Showdowns and RivalriesIn this exciting episode, we dive into the action-packed slate of games for Week 11 in college football! Join us as we break down some of the most anticipated matchups, including the fierce rivalry between LSU and Alabama, where both teams will battle for supremacy in the SEC. We'll also discuss the clash between Ole Miss and Georgia, highlighting the implications for the SEC standings. Additionally, we analyze the showdown between Colorado and Texas Tech and we'll preview the intriguing matchup of Clemson at Virginia Tech, a game with significant ramifications for both Clemson moving forward. Tune in for our not so expert insights as we gear up for a thrilling week of college football!
In this this episode, we dive into the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and explore the reactions from around the country. What surprises and controversies have emerged, and how do these rankings affect the teams' playoff aspirations? We'll also take a comprehensive look back at last weekend's thrilling matchups, dissecting key plays, standout performances, and pivotal moments that shaped the landscape of college football. Join us for insightful discussions, expert analysis, and a few hot takes as we gear up for the final stretch of the season!
Ohio State at Penn State, Georgia at Florida, Texas A&M at South Carolina, Clemson vs. Louisville...these are just a few of the Top 25 matchups this weekend. The guys give their opinions on these games and more. Who will pull the upset this week? Tune in to find out.
On this week's episode, the guys cover every Top 25 matchup from the weekend. After welcoming College Gameday to their campus for the first time in history, Indiana proves they are a legitimate contender in the Big 10 as they remain undefeated. Texas A&M makes a quarterback change and storms back in the second half to beat LSU and take the top spot in the SEC. Listen in as we discuss these games and much more.
On this week's episode, the crew picks against the spread for each Top 25 matchup of the weekend. Texas looks to bounce back against Vanderbilt, Texas A&M hosts LSU for first place in the SEC. Undefeated Indiana hosts Washington on the national stage as the Hoosiers look to make a run at the Big 10 title. Tune in to hear our picks for the weekend.
In this week's episode, the guys recap the Top 25 matchups of the weekend. From upsets to blowouts, this weekend shook up the playoff picture going forward. Who's for real and who's not? Listen in to find out what we think.
Week 8 is going to weed out the pretenders vs. the contenders. Texas vs. Georgia, Alabama vs Tennessee, BYU vs Oklahoma State headline this weekend's matchups. Listen in as we discuss these games and more, and give our picks for all the Top 25 matchups.
The most anticipated day of college football lived up to the hype, and then some. Multiple overtime games, upsets and players rising to the top of the Heisman Watch List. The guys go in-depth for one of the most exciting weekends we've had in college football in a long time.
An historical weekend in college football. Vanderbilt beat the top ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas took down Tennessee, Michigan and USC both fall to Big 10 opponents. This weekend will always be remembered for a record number of upsets, field storming, and a goalpost (or two?) in the rivers in Nashville, Tennessee. Listen in as the guys discuss these games and much more.
This weekend is action packed with Top 25 matchups to include: Georgia vs. Auburn, Ole Miss at South Carolina, Mizzou at Texas A&M and Clemson at Florida State. Clint (welcome back), JC and Jacob give their opinions and make their picks for this weekend's slate of games. Listen in for more!
Week 5 of this year's college football season proved to be one of the bests. Alabama proved they are still one of the top teams in the country, even without Nick Saban. Kentucky went into Oxford and upset the Ole Miss Rebels. Miami survives a scare vs. Virginia Tech in a controversial ending. Jacob and JC discuss these games and the rest of the Top 25 matchups in college football over the weekend.
Does this weekend have a National Championship preview? Listen in as we discuss the Top 25 matchups this weekend to include Georgia at Alabama, Louisville at Notre Dame, Oklahoma State at Kansas St. and much more.
We go in-depth recapping the top games from the weekend. Michigan wins a close one vs. USC, Clemson dominates N.C. State, Arch Manning makes his first start and Tennessee outlasts Oklahoma. Jacob and JC discuss these games and much more from Week 4 of this year's college football season.
JC and Jacob discuss the top games heading into Week 4 of the college football season. Nebraska vs. Illinois, USC at Michigan and Tennessee at Oklahoma highlight the most anticipated ranked matchups this Saturday. Listen in as we preview each of the Top 25 matchups and make our picks for the week.
In this episode, Jacob and JC discuss the biggest games over the weekend. Georgia survives a scare vs. Kentucky, Arch Manning replaces in injured Quinn Ewers and absolutely shines. LSU came back and won by 3 in South Carolina after being down early in the first half. Listen in as we go in-depth on these games and the rest of the Top 25 slate.
Who's real and who's fake? This week will help college football fans answer that question. Oregon travels to Oregon State, Notre Dame heads to Purdue, Georgia heads to Lexington to take on Kentucky. College Gameday heads to Columbia, SC as LSU takes on South Carolina and the Gamecocks. Listen in to hear our takes on these games and much more heading into the 3rd week of the college football season.
This past week will always be remembered in the history books. Northern Illinois came into South Bend, Indiana and shocked the #5 Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, putting their playoff hopes on the brink. Oregon held off Boise State in a close one and Iowa State shocked Iowa as the first rivalry game of the year took place. Listen in as the crew recaps all the top games and check out a special appearance by Coach Lou.
Week 2 of College Football is here and brings marquee matchups to the table. Texas vs. Michigan, Tennessee vs. N.C. State, Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas and Iowa vs. Iowa State are all vying to stay within the Top 25 as conference play begins. The crew discuss their picks for this week filled with upsets and blowouts alike. Listen in for more!
The crew discusses our early favorites for the top 12 teams to make the inaugural 12-team playoff bracket. From powerhouses to Group of 5 teams, listen in to see who gets in and who gets left out.
What a start to the 2024 College Football season. Georgia and Notre Dame get wins over ranked opponents. Penn State handles business in Morgantown, West Virginia and Miami dominates in the Swamp vs. Florida. The guys recap the ranked games from the weekend and highlight the biggest impact players.
College Football is back! JC, Clint and Jacob discuss the Top 25 matchups of the weekend and make their predictions against the spread. Listen in for our takes, opinions, and what upsets may be looming in Week 1.
Just like the SEC, the Big 10 added prominent names to it's ever-expanding conference with the likes of UCLA, USC and Oregon. The conference goes to a non-division format leaving room for a Michigan-Ohio State conference championship game, or leaving the door open for Penn State to make a run at a title. With the help of Penn State alum, Mikey (Host of the "Straight from the Kres" podcast), the guys discuss all these topics and al ot more before heading into week 1 of the College Football season.
The guys discuss an expanded Big 12 Conference in which multiple teams are vying for a conference championship. Utah and Kansas look to rebound after their star quarterback's missed all of last year. Can Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State become the new king of the conference with the departure of Texas and Oklahoma? Will Colorado and Coach Prime live up to the hype? Listen in to hear our takes!
The crew goes in depth for every ACC team heading into the 2024 season. We discuss the pretenders and the contenders for the new look ACC. Listen in to hear our picks for the best team coming out of the ACC this year.
In this episode we cover every team in the SEC heading into the 2024 season. Who are our favorites to win the conference? What will Oklahoma and Texas bring to the nation's best conference? Listen in to find out our takes. We also take a look at what impact players from the transfer portal mean for this years contenders.
We're back! After a long offseason the guys kick off the 2024-2025 season by discussing in-depth how college football may look as in the future. From conference realignment, relegation, new commissioners and an overhauled season, tune in to get a glimpse of what college football may look like if the NCAA ceases to exist.
Kalen Deboer has been named the next head coach to replace Nick Saban. He brings Ryan Grubb, his offensive coordinator at Washingon, with him to Tuscaloosa. Former Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch is named the new head coach at Washington.
The guys recap Monday night's championship game in which Michigan beat Washington 34-13. Jim Harbaugh led Michigan to their first national championship in over 30 years and were dominant in the win. Nick Saban announces he's retiring from coaching and after his 6 championships at Alabama and 7 overall, will arguably leave as the greatest college football coach of all time. We discuss his legacy, impact, and who Alabama may be looking to hire in his place.
Michigan beats Nick Saban and Alabama in overtime to advance to the National Championship game. Washington outlasts Texas as the PAC-12 Champs make their way to Houston for the National Championship. The guys are joined in by local Michigan fan, Austin, as he gives us his insights on the Alabama win as well as looking ahead to Washington.
The guys preview and make predictions for the Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas games. The conversation covers expectations for the playoffs and several other topics including traditionalism in college football, predictions for the games, dream championship matchups, Harbaugh's future, the need for a 12-team playoff, and alternate universe scenarios. Dabo Swinney's reluctance to use the transfer portal is also a hot topic after his recent comments on the portal.
On this week's episode, the guys break down the best classes of the 2024 recruiting classes. We also discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments of the early signing day period.
With the amount of players transferring during bowl season, do the bowls even matter? The guys discuss this along with the latest key transfer portal moves. Who ia atop the portal rankings and where will the elite quarterbacks land that are still available?
In this episode, the guys discuss the transfer portal and the Army-Navy game. They then dive into the top quarterback transfers and speculate on where they might end up. The conversation highlights the challenges and implications of the transfer portal for college football. The hosts also express their opinions on the impact of NIL on the game and the potential need for regulation. Overall, the episode provides insights into the current landscape of college football and the evolving dynamics of player transfers. The conversation covers various transfers in college football, including quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive players. The hosts discuss the impact of these transfers on different teams and the challenges they face in rebuilding their rosters.
The guys recap the conference championship games, including the Oregon-Washington, Texas-Oklahoma State, Alabama-Georgia, Iowa-Michigan, and Florida State-Louisville matchups. They discuss the standout performances, the impact of coaching decisions, and the dominance of certain defenses. The hosts also highlight the surprising results and the implications for the College Football Playoff. The conversation revolves around the controversy surrounding the College Football Playoff selection process and the rankings of teams. The principles of the selection committee and the debate between deserving and best teams are discussed. The flaws and inconsistencies in the committee's reasoning are pointed out, as well as the influence of money on college football. The need for a 12-team playoff is emphasized as a solution to the current flaws in the system. The conversation covers various topics related to the college football playoff and the upcoming games.
This weekend's conference championship games will certainly determine the college football playoff final four, but not without chaos. Multiple playmakers enter the transfer portal as the window is set to open. Coaching changes already in the works.