Southern Sports Today

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.

Chuck analyzes the latest legal development in Trinidad Chambliss's quest for another year of eligibility at Ole Miss. Chuck and Heath discuss an arrest for Georgia that wasn't quite as bad as initial reports. TJ Walker of Big X Sports Radio in Louisville looks at Kentucky's first weeks under new HC Will Stein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Callahan of Go Vols 247 assesses the latest info on Joey Aguilar trying to stay an extra season at Tennessee's QB. Chuck and Heath discuss Curt Cignetti's ability to maintain staff continuity after the program's success. Jesse Simonton of the Surrender Cobra Substack looks at the top contenders to be preseason number one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the impact of Georgia losing an up and coming assistant to the NFL. Connor Riley of Dawg Nation looks at the latest stories from Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss Georgia Tech losing yet another staffer to a power program.247 Sports Director of HS Scouting Andrew Ivins analyzes Georgia's high profile RB commit for 2027 and the class of 26 prior to their final signing day. Ira Schoffel of Warchant looks at FSU's path forward after OC Gus Malzahn's retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's surprised some veteran QBs aren't maximizing their financial opportunities in college. Chuck and Heath discuss Joey Aguilar's lawsuit to try and get another year to play for Tennessee. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark Brooks of SEC Stat Cat discusses SEC offensive trends from the 2025 season. Chuck and Heath discuss Gus Malzahn's retirement and its impact on FSU. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine discusses the transition to Kyle Whittingham as head coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck believes Kyle Whittingham is the ideal fit for Michigan at this point in their program. Chuck and Heath discuss the ongoing questions about when the CSC will start to enforce rules visibly. On3 National CFB Insider Brett McMurphy explains why the CFP expansion remains at a stalemate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 talking Florida with Jeff Cardozo from WRUF Gainesville, and congress unable to get legislation passed to improve college athletics. We then look around the SEC with Chris Marler from ESPN 104.5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start the show with the news of Lou Holtz being admitted to hospice care, and Hollywood Smothers transferring to Texas. We then look at Missouri with Callum McAndrew from The Columbia Daily Tribune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Hokanson of Auburn Sports describes how the early weeks of the Alex Golesh era are going. Chuck and Heath discuss Ohio State's schedule being better to prepare them for postseason in 2026. Tye Richardson of ESPN Arkansas looks at the Razorbacks after a major portal influx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck believes Curt Cignetti, not Lane Kiffin, has earned the title of Portal King right now. Chuck and Heath discuss more tampering allegations against Ole Miss. Chris Nee of Noles 247 sizes up FSU's roster post portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rivals national recruiting reporter Adam Gorney looks at the final five star rankings a week before the official signing day. Chuck and Heath discuss the group of 6 playoff participant not being required to be a champion any longer, and how that change happened without most schools apparently realizing it. Tyler James of Blue and Gold analyzes the impact of a key staff loss for the Fighting Irish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to UNC coach Bill Belichick being left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first eligible year. Chuck and Heath discuss the possible impact on UNC of the Belichick snub. CBS Sports transfer portal guru Chris Hummer sizes things up after recent controversies involving Darian Mensah and Luke Ferrelli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss Duke settling their lawsuit with Darian Mensah and the potential fallout. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 The Zone in Central Mississippi looks at multiple topics with Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Clint Lamb of Cover Crimson analyzes Alabama changing offensive line coaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to the ACC Championship game moving to the noon slot on Championship Saturday. Chuck and Heath discuss possible changes to the targeting rule. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck kicks off hour 2 looking at the Dabo-Ole Miss situation with Will Vandervort from The Clemson Insider, and other CFB topics. We then look at what’s happening in Oklahoma with Parker Thune from KREF Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck opens today’s show with Clemson’s accusations of Ole Miss tampering with a player, and how the presence of talent isn’t enough in the SEC. We then look at Ohio State and their new OC hire with Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts hour 2 talking with Jake Crain from Crain and Cone on his early top 25, and Damon Wilson committing to Miami after leaving Mizzou. We then talk Tennessee with Russell Smith from Fox Sports Knoxville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck’s opening monologue. Chuck then looks at the playoffs staying at twelve games for now before talking USC with Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts hour 2 talking with Bryce Koon from The Bengal Tiger about what’s happening in LSU, and a new trend in college football starting in Oxford. We then look at Georgia Tech with Kelly Quinlan from Jackets Online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck opens the show wondering why Dave Doeren is back at NC State, and where CJ Bailey ranks among the QBs in the ACC. We then look at the Georgia Bulldogs with Jordan Hill from Dawgs247. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami beat writer Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel looks at what's next for the Hurricanes after their loss in the CFP title game. Chuck and Heath discuss the increased difficulty of trying to project "way too early" top 25s. Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit looks at their various portal acquisitions and departures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to Darian Mensah being sued by Duke to try and prevent him leaving. Chuck and Heath discuss one play that could have changed the outcome of the CFP title game. David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network analyzes the merits of Duke's lawsuit and what happens now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss more angles from the CFP. Chuck and Heath discuss the blatant officiating issues from the title game. Chris Doering of the SEC Network discusses the national title game and what the SEC needs to do to get back there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks Curt Cignetti's biggest impact will be showing coaches they don't have to move to a "big" program to win a title. Chuck and Heath discuss more from the CFP title game. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews previews the CFP National title game. Chuck and Heath discuss why the number of players leaving early for the NFL Draft has dropped substantially. Conor O'Neill of Devils Illustrated examines the saga around Miami's poaching of Duke QB Darian Mensah and what happens now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks the CFP title game point spread is overinflated by the public love affair with Indiana. Chuck and Heath discuss the impact of Donald Trump's stance on Army Navy having its own broadcast window guaranteed. Panini Senior Bowl executive director Drew Fabianich looks at some of the CFP title game talent headed to Mobile next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Bender of Sporting News sizes up the national championship game matchup. Chuck and Heath look at multiple portal QB developments. Former Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson will be part of ESPN's coaches film room broadcast Monday night - he discusses that and more with Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks the CFP needs to reduce the length of time it takes to crown the champions. Chuck and Heath discuss continuing NFL rumors about Charlie Weis Jr. JC Shurburtt of Inside the Gamecocks looks at South Carolina's portal activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Lee of Vandy 247 assesses where the Commodores are in a post Diego Pavia world. Chuck and Heath discuss Nielsen's top ten rated markets for college football viewership in 2025. Kolby Crawford of VT Scoop looks at James Franklin's transformation of the Virginia Tech personnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck looks at just how much Miami has to improve in key stats to win against Indiana. Chuck and Heath look at the departure of Bill Belichick's biggest supporter from the UNC board. Nick Shepkowski of Notre Dame on SI looks at the Fighting Irish making a major splash in the portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Reuse of Dawgs HQ looks at Georgia's portal activity so far. Chuck and Heath discuss the limited remaining QB options in the portal for schools looking for a high end starter. CBS Sports national CFB transfer portal analyst Cooper Petagna sizes up the state of things with two days of potential player entry remaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss coaches trying to change the 4 game redshirt rule. Clemson beat reporter Chapel Fowler of the State (Columbia SC) looks at Clemson's new portal aggressiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss Ohio State looking at selling a jersey patch for revenue. Zach Goodall of Swamp 247 sizes up Florida's portal work under Jon Sumrall so far. Eric Henry of Horns 247 reacts to Texas making a big splash with the acquisitions of Hollywood Smothers and Cam Coleman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck talks about the scramble that's about to happen for star Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton in the portal. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple portal news items. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Cameron of Warchant looks at FSU's significant losses in the transfer portal. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB items. Bill Connelly of ESPN analyzes what numbers say about Indiana's potential place in history with one more win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.