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!

Nick Roush of KSR analyzes the potential impact of AD Mitch Barnhart's retirement on Kentucky football. Chuck and Heath discuss an intriguing hire by Miami. Jake Reuse of Dawgs HQ looks at Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest major injury on South Carolina's offensive line. On3 national host Josh Newberg looks at the latest on recruiting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Draft analyst Mike Detiilier of WWL radio New Orleans assesses the performance of various players at the NFL Combine. Chuck and Heath discuss the Athletic's projections for who'll be coaching the various SEC programs in 2030. Michael Borkey of Sports Talk Mississippi analyzes the impact of Ole Miss losing their DC to the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck has ideas on how the ACC can try to generate more revenue and visibility. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 updates the latest with Texas A&M. Chris Clark of Gamecock Central previews South Carolina's spring practice beginning Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's puzzled by just how bad South Carolina's tree biggest men's sports programs have gotten over the last year. Chuck and Heath discuss why all programs are going to have to choose which high profile non-football sports they want to emphasize less. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the two super performances by Arkansas players at the NFL Combine. Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online and WRUF radio previews Florida's spring football practice beginning Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Goodwin of Power Mizzou looks at Missouri's spring practice beginning. Chuck and Heath discuss yet another disturbing story coming out about a member of the Michigan coaching staff under Sherrone Moore. Brad Crawford of CBS Sports analyzes various CFB topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck is skeptical of what the impact of the White House event on college sports next week will be. Chuck and Heath discuss the White House event guest list and why the SEC/Big Ten oppose a legislative proposal. Kentucky coach Will Stein discusses what he's been able to learn about his program heading into spring football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kentucky head coach Will Stein joins Chuck Oliver on The Chuck Oliver Show to talk about what he's building out in Lexington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Sonnone of Noles 247 looks at FSU. Chuck and Heath discuss USC scheduling San Jose State to replace Notre Dame. Austin Ward of Lettermen Row discusses Ohio State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to reports the NCAA will look to aggressively punish coaches and programs who accept a transfer outside of the portal. Chuck and Heath discuss Cincinnati suing their former QB Brendan Sorsby for not paying his million dollar buy out on the way to Texas Tech. Chris Plank of KREF radio in Norman looks at Oklahoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Caldwell of Auburn Undercover analyzes Auburn heading toward spring football. Chuck and Heath discuss FSU opting not to have Mike Norvell do the traditional spring booster club tour. David Murray of Gene's Page assesses Mississippi State heading into year three with Jeff Lebby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the wait for Northern Illinois players to get access to the transfer portal after a coaching change. Pro Football Network draft analyst Ian Cummings previews the NFL Combine that begins Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 with the NCAA actually going after tampering in recruiting before looking at the SEC with Seth Emmerson from The Athletic. We then look at the national scene with Andy Staples from On3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start the show with Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 list, and how bad things really got for South Carolina this past year. We then bring on Dave Bartoo from College Football Matrix for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonny Shipp of Tiger Sports Details looks at LSU. Chuck and Heath discuss a recruit getting called out for stealing from the USC locker room. Faxon Childress of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson previews the start of spring football practice Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the lack of CFB related news from President Trump's appearance with Josh Pate. Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star discusses what's next for the national champs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts hour 2 talking Tennessee and Joey Aguilar with Russell Smith from FOX Sports Knoxville, and Ohio State president Ted Carter’s take on NIL. We then look around the SEC with Chris Gordy from Locked on SEC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts today’s show with Cal’s spending and if they can afford to fire a coach, and the passing of friend of the show, Wes Rucker. We then look at Texas with David Eckert from the Austin American-Statesman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central looks at South Carolina's latest developments. Chuck and Heath discuss the surprising amount Texas is paying Will Muschamp to take over as DC. Auburn coach Alex Golesh discusses what it's been like since taking over the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head coach of the Auburn Tigers Alex Golesh joins Chuck Oliver on The Chuck Oliver Show to look at what he's building out on the Plains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks SMU's moves to raise money are a warning to other programs with less deep pockets than them. Chuck and Heath discuss Georgia's latest driving related embarrassments. Trey Biddy of Hawg Sports analyzes the latest news around Arkansas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith looks at the latest recruiting info and trends. Chuck and Heath discuss Jedd Fisch making a puzzling choice in picking a fight online. Anthony Dasher of UGA Sports looks at Georgia's latest staff moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck has thoughts on Clemson. Chuck and Heath discuss whether Dabo Swinney's goodwill with fans could be running out. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine looks at the latest major staff moves out of Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss Michigan making major changes in their recruiting and personnel staff. Mark Blankenbaker of ESPN Louisville assesses Jeff Brohm's program as he continues to work to replace staffers. Tony Tsoukalas of Touchdown Alabama looks at what the Crimson Tide landed out of the transfer portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama continuing to make adjustments to their recruiting staff. Dave Bartoo joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 looking at Vanderbilt with Chris Lee from Vandy247, and schools trying to find cause to fire coaches to save money. We then talk Miami with David Lake from Inside The U. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with Sacramento State agreeing to join the MAC and the negative effect on college sports, and Nick Saban and Urban Mayer’s golf outing with the president. We then talk to the head coach of the Florida Gators, Jon Sumrall, about how he’s building the program in a new regime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head coach of the Florida Gators Jon Sumrall joins Heath Cline on The Chuck Oliver Show to look at how he's building the program for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillip Dukes of "The Scoop with Dukes" looks at Auburn as things begin to come together under Alex Golesh. Chuck and Heath discuss LaNorris Sellers unique status as one of just five QBs from the class of 23's top 35 to still be with his program, and the only one with three OCs in that time. Jon Reed of Fox Sports Knoxville analyzes Tennessee and Joey Aguilar's hopes of continued eligibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to the Mississippi court ruling that grants Trinidad Chambliss eligibility for this season pending appeal. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big Ten's latest version of the 24 team playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writer Liam Rooney updates FSU after their transfer portal class met the press. Chuck and Heath discuss the different way coaches discuss their teams in the NIL era. Missouri beat reporter Eli Hoff of the St Louis Post-Dispatch looks at Missouri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the message sent by Alabama's latest staff hire. Graham Coffey of Dawgs Central looks at Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Cubelic of WJOX Brimingham and the SEC Network analyzes the impact of several SEC offensive line transfers. Chuck and Heath discuss coaching moves at Oklahoma and Tennessee. Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football looks at possible key impact freshmen for various Texas programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss another bowl going out of business and some surprising revelations by Nebraska's former AD. Shea Dixon of the Bengal Tiger looks at LSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss the surprise among the six teams to sign top 15 classes through both high school and the portal this year. Graham Hall of Swamp 247 looks at Jon Sumrall's progress in year one at Florida.On3 Senior Insider Chris Low looks at Gus Malzahn's impact on the game as he retires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks schools have a much better idea how to use NIL than they did even a year ago. Chuck and Heath discuss the fallout of the Charles Bediako case ruling. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi looks at Mississippi State heading toward spring. Heath goes through some early lines for the first couple of weeks of the 2026 season. Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa discusses Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss North Dakota State's puzzling move to the Mountain West for football. Tyler McComas of KREF radio in Norman sizes up Oklahoma post transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Passwaters of Aggie Yell updates the latest goings on with Texas A&M. Chuck and Heath discuss UT-San Antonio coach Jeff Traylor's offer to turn the program into a 24-7-365 reality show if someone wants to kick in enough money to buy a national championship. Pete Fiutak of College Football News discusses the difficulty of preseason predictions with Chuck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the meaning of Greg Sankey giving an affidavit opposing eligibility for an Alabama basketball player. Richard Cross of Super Talk Mississippi looks at Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Today Senior National CFB columnist Blake Toppmeyer sizes up the multiple ongoing eligibility sagas in CFB. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech's defensive staff losing multiple coaches to other gigs. David Cloninger of the Charleston Post and Courier looks at South Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.