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The best college football podcast in the land. Jake Myers and Jay Arnold give real takes covering collegiate football on a national landscape. The Get Back Coach provides segments that will keep any college football fan coming back for more every Tuesday.

Jake Myers


    • Jan 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 109 EPISODES


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    Ep. 108 - Ohio State Wins the National Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 43:52


    Jake and Jay recap Ohio State's National Championship win over Notre Dame. The fellas also break down their "way too early" 12-team playoff for 2025.

    Ep. 107 - CFB Playoff Semi-Final Recap, FCS, Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 35:06


    Jake and Jay are back to recap the College Football Semi-Final (Penn State rant by Jake included). Jay covers the FCS National Championship, and the show ends with a preview of the National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

    Ep. 106 - CFB Playoff, Semi-Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 48:16


    Jake and Jay break down the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals and discuss if the bye harms teams. The fellas end the show previewing the Semi-Finals.

    Ep. 105 - CFP Playoff Recap, FCS, Bowl Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 55:43


    Jake and Jay recap the first round of the CFB Playoff including Jake's time at Penn State's game. Jay reviews the FCS and other levels of College Football. The guys end the episode by discussing what bowl games they are most excited about.

    Ep. 104 - Bowl Game Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 102:07


    Jake and Jay review the Army/Navy game and the Heisman ceremony. Joe Pop returns for the Bowl Game Extravaganza Episode. A synopsis and pick for every bowl game!

    Ep. 103 - Championship Recap, Who's In? Coaching Carousel, FCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 60:02


    Jake and Jay recap Championship weekend, discuss if the playoff committee got it right, and the never-ending coaching carousel. Jay talks about the FCS playoffs, and the episode ends by discussing Army/Navy and an early bowl game.

    Ep. 102 - Rivalry Week, Bloody Monday, Playoff, Championship Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 78:46


    Jake and Jay recap the good, bad, and ugly of rivalry week, and analyze the College Football Playoff picture. Jay takes the lead to discuss the firings on Monday and the FCS Playoffs. The fellas end the show with an overview with picks for Championship Weekend.

    Ep. 101 - Chaos Ensues Again, In the Hunt, FCS Minutes, Preview w/Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 72:43


    Whenever you think the College Football slate is "meh", chaos ensues. Jake and Jay recap the weekend, including their triumphs, and heartbreaks. They analyze the College Football Playoff picture. Jay dedicates multiple minutes to the FCS, and the fellas end with their preview of rivalry week with picks.

    Ep. 100 - Joe Pop Returns for the 100th Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 81:11


    Joe Pop returns for the 100th Episode. The show's top strolls down memory lane to see how Jake, Jay, and Joe were introduced. They then transition into a recap of the top games from last week, analyze who is in the hunt, and Jay gives his FCS Minute. The show ends with a preview with picks from the fellas.

    Ep. 99 - Recap, In the Hunt, FCS Minute, Week 12 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 70:47


    Jake and Jay return to recap last week's College Football slate. They discuss, Dana Holgorsen being named Nebraska's new offensive Coordinator and Brian Bohannon's firing at Kennesaw State.Jay gives his FCS Minute, and the fellas end with their Week 12 preview w/picks

    Ep. 98 - Aggie/Lion Therapy Session, Recap, FCS, Preview w/Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 76:28


    College Football is fun—until it isn't. Jake and Jay have a Nittany Lion/ Aggie Therapy session to discuss their teams' losses.They recap some scores of other games, and analyze who is still "in the hunt" for the College Football Playoff. Jay gives the "FCS Minute" before the pod concludes with a preview with picks for week 11.

    Ep. 97 - Jake and Jay are Feeling Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 51:48


    The Kennesaw State win over Liberty kicks off the recap. Jake and Jay give their thoughts on their massive wins on Saturday Night. The fellas analyze who is still in the hunt. Jay gives his FCS minute, and the pod ends with a preview of picks.

    Ep. 96. Recap, Who is In the Hunt?, Preview w/Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 61:08


    The Fellas recap the week and examine who is still in the playoff hunt. Jake and Jay give a preview and picks with some extra analysis on Penn State and Texas A&M's primetime games.

    Ep. 95 - Jay's Trip, Recap, Preview w/Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 63:32


    Another week of the wildest College Football season is in the books. Jay shares about his trip to Montana State. We recap Week 7, including Jake's emotional rollercoaster of a Penn State game. FCS Minute the Dakota Marker, and end the episode with a preview with picks.

    Ep. 94 - It Feels Like 07, Send Jay Away, Preview w/ Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 79:40


    It Feels Like 07. The fellas recap a wild weekend of College Football that included 4 field stormings. Jay sounds off on the status of ULM compared to UAB and gives an update on the "Send Jay Away" trip. They conclude with a preview of Week 7 with picks.

    Ep. 93 - Week 5, UNLV Saga, Preview w/ Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 75:09


    Jake and Jay Recap Week 5. They discuss the controversial calls in the Miami/Virginia Tech, and Michigan/Minnesota games. They dive into detail about Texas A&M and Penn State's win. Continue with Indiana, Duke, and Rutgers are all undefeated, and the crazy Georgia/Alabama game. The fellas close their recap with the UNLV NIL Saga. Jay gives his FCS Minute and concludes with their preview/picks for Week 6.

    Ep. 92 - Recap, Week 5 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 50:08


    Jake and Jay return to recap Week 4. Is Tennessee a title contender? Is Mighigan here to stay or was USC overrated? Bowling Green is good. Then the fellas preview Week 5 and give their picks for the weekend.

    Ep. 91 - Recap, Backyard Brawl, Week 4 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 64:31


    Jake and Jay recap week 3. Jake talks about his trip to Pittsburgh for the Backyard Brawl, and the fellas preview week 4.

    Ep. 90 - Recap and Week 3 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 72:52


    The Episode kicks off with a recap of Week 2 which was filled with close calls, and upsets. They transition to preview week 3, Jake gives his "Triple H Game of the Week", and Jay gives the FCS Minutes.

    Ep. 89 - Recap and Week 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 73:41


    First Jake and Jay recap a packed Week 1. Then they give their preview and picks for week 2.

    Ep. 88 - Recap and Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 56:44


    The guys recap the appetizer of Week 0, and preview Week 1 with picks.

    Ep. 87 - Week 0 Preview and Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 32:17


    Rejoice College Football fans, the season begins this weekend. Jake and Jay preview week 0 complete with picks, and discuss some underrated matchups they are looking forward to in 2024.

    Ep. 86 - Group of 5 Preview w/Matt Sprouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 79:30


    Matt Sprouse from the "Group of 5 Guys" podcast joins the show to give his picks and sleepers for the "Group of Five" conferences. Matt and the fellas also discuss their views on the College Football Playoff and if there should be a separate one for the "Group of 5" conferences. The episode ends with Matt playing "First Word".

    Ep. 85 - Futures w/ Joe Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 87:36


    Joe Pop aka Joey Props join the show. The guys discuss the Michigan allegations, player dismissals at Penn State, and what Joe thinks of Sparty this year. Then the fellas share two futures they are high on from each conference and some good valued sleepers to make the College Football Playoff. The episode ends with Joe Pop playing "First Word" with the subject being "programs".

    Ep. 84 - ACC Preview w/Micah From "It Just Means Less"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 147:55


    Micah from the "It Just Means Less" account comes on the show to preview the ACC (alphabetical order). During discussions the fellas tangent off to Group of 5 schools, why Micah was popular in Atlanta, and why Jake started hating Pitt. The pod ends with Micah playing "Vital Information".

    Ep. 83 - College Football 25 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 45:36


    Jake and Jay review EA Sports College Football 25. The fellas discuss game modes, what they love/dislike, and what they want to see in future editions.

    Ep. 82 - Big 12 Preview w/Ryan McIntyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 98:58


    Ryan McIntyre joins the show to preview the Big 12 with Jake and Jay. The show ends with Ryan in the hot seat to play "Vital Information".

    Ep. 81 - Big Ten Preview w/Jeffrey The Greek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 114:15


    Jeffrey The Greek from the "Eyes on BIG" Podcast joins the show to preview every team in the Big Ten.

    Ep. 80 - SEC Preview w/Pablo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 95:44


    Everyone's favorite Auburn fan, Pablo, joins the show to preview the SEC and play "First Word". Tune in to hear about every SEC program and even a little conspiracy theory around scheduling.

    Ep. 79 - What If College Football Was Set Up Like the EFL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 69:11


    Jake and Jay place College Football programs in tiers like the English Football League. Where did your favorite program land?

    Ep. 78 - Live Reaction of Nick Saban Retiring, Michigan National Champions, Bowl Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 89:40


    As Jake and Jay were recapping the College Football Semi-Finals news broke of Nick Saban retiring. They continue discussing Michigan's historic National Championship, the best/surprises of Bowl Season, and end the episode with the "Way too Early" Final Four for next year's playoff. Thank you for hanging out with us this season. Tell a friend, leave a comment and a rating. We have grown so much over the past year, and are excited to continue to give our thoughts on the best sport in the world.

    Ep. 77 - The Bowl Game Episode w/ Joe Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 109:57


    Jay and Jake welcome on their friend Joe Pop to pick every bowl game this year. Jay also gives the FCS Minute as a bonus to our listeners.

    Ep. 76 - Playoff Reaction, FCS, Championship Week, Transfer Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 70:49


    Warning: Jake's mic is terrible in this episode. Listening at a high volume may cause bleeding from the ears You have been warned. Jake and Jay react to the College Football Playoff. Jay gives his FCS recap. The fellas breakdown Championship weekend. Predictions for the Army/Navy game, and the show concludes with the chaos surrounding the transfer portal.

    Ep. 75 - Mike Elko/Texas A&M, Firings/Hirings, Week 13 Recap, FCS, Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 115:00


    A LOADED episode that begins with Jay expressing his thoughts on Mike Elko returning to Texas A&M as head coach and the Mark Stoops chaos. Then they discuss other firings and hirings that transpired at the end of last week. Next a recap of a packed rivalry week, which leads into Jay's FCS Minute, and then preview/picks of Championship Weekend. The pod ends with Jay and Jake's prediction for the College Football Playoff after Saturday.

    Ep. 74 - Dino Fired at Syracuse, Week 12 Recap, FCS 10 Minutes, Week 12 Recap, Jordan Travis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 111:32


    It's rivalry week and the fellas have you covered with an absolutely loaded episode. Dino Babers is fired at Syracuse. Jay talks about his trip to TCU. Recap week 12. The FCS 10* Minutes, Week 12 Preview, and the guys discuss if Jordan Travis's injury should be a factor in Florida States ranking.

    Ep. 73 - Bloody Monday Comes Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 87:19


    First, the fellas discuss the head coaches who were fired around College Football, especially at Jay's alma mater of Texas A&M. Jake has his biannual State of the Penn State address. A Recap of week 12 and a preview of the week to come. The episode ends with both gentlemen ranking their Top 4 if the season ended today.

    Ep. 72 - Jake's trip to Alabama, Jay at North Texas, Recap, Surprise Bowlers, FCS Minute, , Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 90:21


    The fellas bring you a jam-packed episode after both hosts were on the road last weekend. Jake describes his first trip to Tuscaloosa, while Jay talks about his trip to North Texas. The guy's breakdown week 10, look at the "surprise bowlers, and Jay gives the FCS Minute. The episode concludes after a breakdown of a huge week 11.

    Ep. 71 - Week 9 Recap, FCS, Week 10 Preview, Tuscaloosa Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 67:47


    Jake and Jay start off the episode with a recap of week 9. Jay gives the FCS Minute, and the fellas preview what is shaping up to be a chaotic week 10. Jake ends the episode discussing his trip to Tuscaloosa and asks all listeners to send recommendations.

    Ep. 70 - Jay's Trip to South Dakota School of the Mines, Jake on PSU, Iowa Call, Recap, FCS, Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 79:15


    A jam-packed episode that starts with Jay's trip to the South Dakota School of the Mines and then dives into the recap of Week 8. Jake talks about the state of Penn State Football, and the fellas discuss the controversial Iowa call. After discussing the other highlighting games of the week, Jay provides the FCS Minute, with the podcast ending with a preview of Week 9.

    Ep. 69 - Jay's Trip to Tennessee, Recap, FCS, Picks, Send Jay Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 71:50


    Jake and Jay cover a wild week in College Football. The episode starts with Jay's trip to Tennessee, then the week 7 Recap. Jay continues with the FCS Minute and a preview of week 8. Jay ends the episode discussing his upcoming "Send Jay Away" trip to the Colorado School of the Mines.

    Ep. 68 - Week 6 Recap, FCS Minutes, Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 72:55


    The Fellas return to recap a wild week 6, Jay gives his FCS Minute, and then they preview/pick week 7.

    Ep. 67 - Jay's Trip to the Whiteout, Recap, Jake Rants, FCS, Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 85:24


    The fellas return from a two-week hiatus. Jay shares his experience at Penn State for the Whiteout. The guys recap Week 5, Jake rants about the "fake knee" and Trent Dilfer, Jay gives the FCS Minute, and the episode ends with some picks.

    Ep. 66 - Trips to Austin/Morgantown, Week 3 Recap, FCS Minute, Week 4 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 53:02


    The fellas talk about their latest trips to Austin and Morgantown, recap week 3, Jay gives the FCS Minute, and preview week 4. Jake and Jay end the episode talking about how excited they are for the CULTural Exchange at the Whiteout in Happy Valley.

    Ep. 65 - Mel Tucker, Recap, FCS Minutes, Week 3 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 69:12


    Jake and Jay return with a brand new episode. The fellas begin discussing the news of Mel Tucker's suspension, a recap of week 2, Jay gives the "FCS Minute", and they end previewing the week 3 slate.

    Ep. 64: Week 1 Recap, FCS Minute, Week 2 Preview, The New ACC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 79:35


    Jake and Jay give a breakdown of the Week 1 chaos. Jay gives us his FCS Minute. Preview for week 2, and the fellas comment on the new realignment news in the ACC.

    Ep. 63 - Pablo Escobarner, SEC Preview, Week 0, Week 1 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 96:15


    Pablo Escobarner from "Slander U" joins to show to preview the SEC. Pablo and Jake reminisce on the Auburn/Penn State home and home. The fellas recap week 0 and make their picks for week 1. The show ends with Pablo playing "Vital Information".

    Ep. 62 - Group of 5 Breakdown With the Group of 5 Guys, Week 0 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 71:45


    Matt Sprouse and Jesse "Swag Bear" Grisham from "The Group of 5 Guys" come on the show to break down the Group of 5 conferences going into the 2023 season. The fellas pick Week 0, and Jesse plays "Vital Information".

    Ep. 61 - Jeffrey The Greek from "Eyes on Big", Big Ten Preview, "Word Game"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 69:58


    Jeffrey the Greek joins the show for a Big Ten preview. Jeff ends the show playing the "World Game" giving his rapid-fire thoughts on the personalities of the Big Ten. Michigan: 11:43 Illinois: 16:09 Maryland: 20:43 Northwestern: 24:42 Rutgers: 27:30 Nebraska: 31:13 Wisconsin: 32:13 Purdue: 39:28 Michigan State: 43:05 Minnesota: 46:41 Ohio State: 50:37 Penn State: 54:21 Iowa: 1:00:06 Word Game: 1:03:31

    Ep. 60 - Evan from "SlanderU", Big 12 Preview, Gambling Allegations, New Big 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 102:55


    Evan from "Slander U" joins the fellas to discuss the gambling allegations at Iowa/Iowa State(1:00-8:33), conference realignment(8:33-17:47), and break down the Big 12 (26:01-1:29:20). Jake agrees with Eli Drinkwitz (17:47-26:00), and Evan plays "Vital Information" (1:29:20-1:43:23).

    Ep. 59 - Joe Pop Returns, Harbaugh Suspension, Minnesota, Realignment, Futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 82:40


    Joe Pop fills in for Jay on this week's episode, as he discusses Jim Harbuagh's suspension, PJ Fleck allegations, and the latest on conference realignment. The episode ends with the top 5 futures going into 2023. Attention: From 1:01:30-1:05:43 we lost Joe's audio connection. The connection was re-established to finish the episode strong. We apologize for this inconvenience.

    Ep. 58 - Lane Kiffin, Mailbag, What is "relevant"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 46:24


    Jake and Jay begin the episode discussing Lane Kiffin's entertaining weekend at SEC Media Days, and then they open up the mailbag to take questions from the listeners. They end the show answering the question, "What is relevant?".

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