Southern Sports Today presents the Chuck Oliver Show
The Southern Sports Today podcast is undeniably the single greatest college football podcast out there. With an outstanding daily, year-round digest of what's happening in the sport, it is an absolute must-listen for any college football fan, especially those in the southeast. Hosted by Chuck and featuring insightful guests like Travis Reier, this podcast provides a comprehensive and engaging analysis of all things college football.
One of the best aspects of The Southern Sports Today podcast is its dedication to providing daily coverage of college football. Whether it's offseason updates, game previews, or post-game analysis, this podcast ensures that fans stay informed and engaged throughout the year. The hosts and guests bring extensive knowledge and expertise to every episode, discussing everything from players and coaches to business and history. Furthermore, their strong focus on the SEC conference allows fans in that region to get a closer look at the teams they support.
While The Southern Sports Today podcast has numerous strengths, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. Some listeners have noted that there is a bias towards certain teams, particularly the University of Georgia (UGA). While it may not bother everyone, those who are not UGA fans may feel that there is an excessive amount of coverage given to this team. However, despite this minor flaw, the overall quality and depth of analysis provided by Chuck and his guests make up for any potential biases.
In conclusion, The Southern Sports Today podcast is a must-listen for any college football fan looking for comprehensive coverage throughout the year. While there may be some minor biases towards certain teams like UGA, the overall quality of analysis and breadth of topics covered make it one of the best college football podcasts available. Whether you're interested in game previews or deeper insights into players and coaches, this podcast delivers it all with enthusiasm and expertise. Don't miss out on this exceptional source of college football content!
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins for his weekly visit to preview the weekend. Chuck and Heath discuss Ohio State's president making noises about trying to change Big Ten revenue distribution. Mike Morgan of Elite Media previews the Vandy at South Carolina game he and Chuck are calling Saturday and more SEC action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck feels like Clemson and South Carolina are the better teams heading into their games Saturday, but they aren't playing better than their opponents. Chuck and Heath discuss a Billy Napier comment that's landed poorly with Florida fans. Bryan and College Station Eagle Texas A&M beat reporter Alex Miller previews the Aggies trip to South Bend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rivals National recruiting reporter Adam Gorney looks at the impact of Florida's loss and other recruiting items. Chuck and Heath discuss Tennessee's offense heading into Georgia and other items. Ryan Callahan of Go Vols 247 previews Tennessee's game with Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck thinks it's all over for Billy Napier at Florida, the only question is when that's official. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB subjects. Tony Tsoukalas of TD Alabama magazine looks at the Crimson Tide heading into Saturday's game with Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine sizes up Michigan after a road loss at Oklahoma. Orlando Sentinel Florida beat reporter Edgar Thompson analyzes the Gators after the stunning loss to USF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck is curious about Ole Miss two weeks in as they take on Arkansas. Chuck and Heath discuss Steve Sarkisian's curious choice of words in answering a question about Arch Manning. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi recaps Mississippi State's upset of Arizona State. Chuck and Heath discuss a variety of weekend developments. Tampa Bay Times USF beat writer Joey Knight looks at the Bulls after going to 2-0 with an upset of UF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck reacts to USF's upset of Florida. Chuck and Heath discuss Dan Lanning and Oregon going medieval on Oklahoma State. William Qualkinbush of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson looks at Clemson coming off a second half rally against Troy and getting ready for Georgia Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missouri beat guy Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune sets up their matchup with Kansas. Chuck and Heath discuss comments by Michigan's DL coach that were damaging for Kalen DeBoer. Tyler McComas of KREF Norman previews Oklahoma hosting Missouri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck reacts to Bill Belichick banning New England scouts from practices and providing very limited access to the rest. Chuck and Heath discuss the proposed move to a single transfer portal the first ten days of January. Ben Garrett of Rebel Grove previews Ole Miss's trip to Kentucky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins for his weekly visit previewing the weekend. Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama's DT injuries and Cade Klubnik's numbers against SEC opponents. Chuck discusses Mississippi State's game with Arizona State and Auburn's week one performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama never having fewer penalties than their opponent in a game coached by Kalen DeBoer. Nick Roush of KSR previews Kentucky's SEC opener with Ole Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck expects a quiet weekend in CFB because the matchups aren't there to get any contender in trouble. Chuck and Heath discuss several QBs who have important Saturdays coming up. Andrew Spivey of Gator Country previews Florida hosting USF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan King of Auburn Undercover looks at the Tigers after their win at Baylor. Chuck and Heath discuss the rough starts for several high profile multi time transfer QBs. Chris Lee of Vandy 247 previews Vanderbilt's game with Virginia Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck and Heath discuss Miami's star freshman WR and what he means about the program's resurgence. Eric Henry of Horns 247 looks at Texas post Ohio State loss. Drew DeArmond of ESPN 97.7 in Huntsville sizes up Alabama after Saturday's upset by FSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck reacts to the weekend. Chuck and Heath discuss North Carolina appearing not to have enough talent to compete this season. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hale McGranahan of BigSpur.com joins Heath to discuss South Carolina's win over VT. Heath discuses the interesting coaching decisions UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster has implemented. Rick Ballou of 1010XL in Tallahassee joins Heath to discuss FSU's big win over Alabama and it's aftermath. Heath discuses Jaden Rashada's newest school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heath Cline is in for Chuck Oliver and discuses FSU's big win over Alabama. Heath discuses the over reactions after Bama lost. Gordy Rush of LSU Sports Radio Network joins to discuss LSU's victory over Clemson. Heath discuses the idea that Kalen Deboer can out scheme teams in the SEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Nee of Noles 247 previews FSU's game with Alabama. Chuck and Heath discuss several QB injuries from night one of CFB. Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com previews Chuck's number 5 team Ohio State's game with Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck reacts to some of Thursday night's games. Chuck and Heath discuss Boise State's debacle and an uninspiring set of showings by the Big Ten. Bryan Matthews of Auburn Sports preview their game with Baylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Its Chuck Oliver's 5 best teams in America!! The season is kicking off and here are more of some of the best voices in college football on the final leg of Chuck Oliver's Top 20 Countdown! 5. Ohio State: Stefan Krajisnik from Cleveland.com 4. Georgia: Radi Nabulsi from UGASports.com 3. Texas: Anwar Richardson from Orangebloods.com 2. Clemson: Will Vandervort from The Clemson Insider 1. Penn State: Greg Pickel from Blue White IllustratedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins for his weekly preview segment. Chuck thinks it's time for Auburn to show more than they have under Hugh Freeze. Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry joins Chuck to discuss their game with South Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck has questions about Ohio State as they host Texas. Chuck and Heath discuss an anonymous SEC coach comparing LaNorris Sellers to Anthony Richadson. Will Vandervort of the Clemson Insider previews Saturday's game with LSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods previews Chuck's number 3 team Texas matchup with Ohio State Saturday. Chuck and Heath discuss Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz's unusual approach to playing 2 QBs during Thursday's opener. Associated Press Alabama beat reporter Kennington Smith previews the Crimson Tide's trip to Tallahassee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck thinks there will be an overreaction to Arch Manning's performance against Ohio State, however it goes. Chuck and Heath discuss Maryland's AD publicly saying the Big Ten will have 20 teams by 2030. Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated looks at Chuck's number 1 Penn State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wes Rucker of WBIR TV Knoxville sizes up Tennessee heading into their season opener with Syracuse. Chuck and Heath discuss whether Tennessee has a concern long term with star players in Josh Heupel's offense not finding NFL success.Josh Graham of WSJS radio in the Triad looks around North Carolina's four ACC teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck reacts to South Carolina finally getting approval for RB Rahsul Faison to play this season. Chuck and Heath discuss bad news for Virginia Tech and a particularly savvy way Texas Tech's QB spent his NIL money. Radi Nabulsi of UGA Sports looks at Chuck's number 4 team Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Connelly of ESPN looks at week one as well as discussing his new book. Chuck and Heath discuss news from Florida and Alabama's weekly news conferences. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 the Zone Central Mississippi previews Mississippi State's game at Southern Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck isn't optimistic about Kentucky given how long it took to resolve their QB situation. Chuck and Heath discuss what week zero of CFB showed. JC Shurburtt of the Big Spur looks at South Carolina heading into Sunday's game with Virginia Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have officially entered the top 10 of Chuck Oliver's preseason top 20 countdown!! We look at numbers 10 through 6 with the best experts in the world of college football leading up to the start of football season! 10. Texas A&M: Jeff Tarply from Gigem 247 9. Miami: David Lake from Inside The U 8. Oregon: Erik Skopil from Duck Territory 7. Alabama: Matt Stahl from AL.com 6. Notre Dame: Tim O'Malley from Irish IllustratedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We got football tomorrow so Chuck reaches out to Alec Busse from Iowa Sports Radio Network to talk Iowa State for their game against K-State in Ireland, and Urban Mayer’s thoughts on Michigan’s punishment. We then look around the SEC with Chris Marler from LouisianaSports.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens today's show with the SEC’s new 9 in conference game schedule, and what other conferences are doing with their schedules. We then talk Notre Dame with Tim O’Malley from Irish Illustrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck starts hour 2 looking around the world of college football with Brett Ciancia from Pick 6 Previews, and how the expanded playoff bracket could force games on programs. We bring on Matt Stahl from AL.com to talk Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We continue our countdown of Chuck Oliver's Preseason Top 20 teams in college football, catching up with experts from all across the world of college football! 14. LSU: Sonny Shipp from Geaux247 13. Boise State: Mike Prater from 93.5 The Ticket in Boise 12. Illinois: Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer 11. Texas Tech: Jarret Johnson from Inside The Red RaidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Logan of the "Bleav in Ole Miss" podcast updates how Rebels practice has gone to this point. Chuck and Heath discuss Middle Tennessee State nearly 3/4 of a million dollars to use on NIL by not having any alternate uniforms or helmets this season. Erik Skopil of Duck Territory looks at Chuck's number 8 team Oregon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on the favorites having won every major QB competition in camp this season, and how that's not likely to last. Chuck and Heath discuss FSU putting down a new field just a week and a half before the season. Kelly Quinlan of Jackets Online updates Georgia Tech practice to this point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck has thoughts on Michigan's five star commitment from a running back. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 analyzes Tennessee after naming Joey Aguilar starting QB. David Lake of Inside the U previews Chuck's number 9 team Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck thinks Billy Napier's handling of DJ Lagway's injury concerns is working out - so far. Chuck and Heath discuss Auburn claiming seven new national championships of debatable validity. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Oliver gives his preseason top 20 by catching up with experts from across the world of College Football! We start off by going through numbers 20-15 of Chuck's Top 20! 20. Arizona State: Chris Karpman from Sun Devil Source 19. Florida: Zack Goodall from Swamp247 18. Michigan: Trevor McCue from Maize and Blue Review 17. Tennessee: Russell Smith from Fox Sports Knoxville 16. Kansas State: Tim Everson from the Manhattan Mercury 15. South Carolina: David Cloninger from Charleston Post and CourierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Missler of WTKA radio in Ann Arbor looks at Michigan's NCAA outcome and this year's team. Chuck and Heath discuss various CFB news items including Cam Newton's number being retired by Auburn. Cole Parke of the Cats Pause analyzes Kentucky's practice so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big Ten's reported interest in a 24 or 28 team playoff format. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 looks at Chuck's number 10 team Texas A&M. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brendan Sonnone of Noles 247 looks at FSU midway through camp. Chuck and Heath discuss ACC viewership numbers and Virginia Tech's massive dropoff the last two years being a concern for Brent Pry's job security now that ACC revenue is based on that. Austin American-Statesman Texas beat writer David Eckert updates the Longhorns camp so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.