The Ruffino & Joe Show

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 5 rankings and picks for the 2026 season, debating where Florida, Alabama, Miami, Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and more belong. They evaluate the national contenders, discuss the College Football Playoff picture, and make their Week 5 college football predictions for key SEC and ACC matchups.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(14:30) Week 5 Rankings(41:30) Virginia Tech Pitt(51:50) Week 5 Picks

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 5 preview, breaking down Miami vs Clemson, Notre Dame vs North Carolina, and Auburn vs Tennessee. They examine the biggest matchups, quarterback battles, and keys to victory as the 2026 college football season moves into October.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 5 preview, breaking down Ohio State vs Iowa, Mississippi State vs Alabama and Florida vs Missouri. They examine the biggest matchups, keys to victory and questions facing six programs in the 2026 SEC and Big Ten football races.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(11:10) Alabama Mississippi State(34:13) Ohio State Iowa(49:45) Florida vs Missouri

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 4 reaction, breaking down Florida vs Ole Miss, LSU vs Texas A&M, Oregon vs USC, Georgia vs Oklahoma and Texas vs Tennessee. They discuss the biggest statement wins, disappointing performances and College Football Playoff takeaways from a pivotal weekend of the 2026 season.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(6:40) Florida Ole Miss(23:45) Texas Tennessee(38:51) Oregon USC(55:15) LSU Texas A&M(1:06:13) Georgia Oklahoma(1:13:55) Dylan Stewart

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 4 rankings, picks, and predictions, debating Texas football, Ohio State football, Ole Miss football, Notre Dame football, Georgia football, Alabama football, and more. They also deliver their Mississippi State vs Missouri preview as the 2026 college football season moves deeper into conference play.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#KalshiPartner(0:00) Introduction(6:50) Week 4 Rankings(7:50) Alabama vs Florida(10:50) Mississippi State(22:45) Notre Dame(29:45) Miss State Missouri(43:37) Week 4 Picksf

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 4 preview, breaking down Tennessee vs Texas, Oklahoma vs Georgia, and Iowa vs Michigan. From Arch Manning's trip to Neyland Stadium to a major test for the Oklahoma Sooners and an unbeaten Big Ten matchup, these games could reshape the 2026 college football conversation.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#KalshiPartner(0:00) Introduction(5:00) Georgia Oklahoma(29:45) Tennessee Texas(46:10) Iowa Michigan

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 4 preview, breaking down Ole Miss vs Florida, Texas A&M vs LSU and Oregon vs USC. These three 2026 college football matchups bring major questions for SEC football, Big Ten football and the College Football Playoff race.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner(0:00) Introduction(10:26) Florida Ole Miss(30:50) Oregon USC(44:04) LSU Texas A&M

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their college football Week 3 reaction, breaking down Ole Miss' win over LSU and a weekend of major tests across the SEC, ACC, and Big 12. Their 2026 college football recap examines which teams delivered and which performances raised concerns.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(6:40) LSU Ole Miss(26:20) Alabama Florida State(39:00) South Carolina Miss State(54:30) Kentucky Texas A&M(1:05:20) Louisville SMU(1:14:50) Texas Tech Houston

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 3 rankings, Week 3 picks and predictions, and a UVA vs West Virginia preview. They break down the 2026 college football landscape, debate the strongest teams in the country, and look ahead to another weekend of important matchups.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner(0:00) Introduction(5:45) Week 3 Rankings(33:55) Virginia vs West Virginia Preview(45:35) Week 3 Picks and Predictions

Joe DeLeone shares his College Football Week 3 preview, breaking down Alabama vs Florida State, Mississippi State vs South Carolina, and Florida vs Auburn. Three intriguing matchups put SEC football in the spotlight as the 2026 college football season moves into another important weekend.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner(0:00) Introduction(7:00) Miss State vs South Carolina(27:30) Alabama vs Florida State(43:50) Florida vs Auburn

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 3 preview, breaking down LSU vs Ole Miss, Louisville vs SMU, and Houston vs Texas Tech. They examine the biggest matchups, keys to victory, and conference championship implications surrounding three important games in the 2026 college football season.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(6:20) Mike Norvell(18:20) LSU vs Ole Miss(41:25) Houston vs Texas Tech(53:45) Louisville vs SMU

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 reaction, breaking down Ohio State vs Texas, Alabama vs Kentucky, Oregon vs Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma vs Michigan. The 2026 college football season delivered dramatic comebacks, major upsets, and new questions about the College Football Playoff race.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#KalshiPartner(0:00) Introduction(4:50) Texas Ohio State(28:20) Oregon Oklahoma State(44:00) Michigan Oklahoma(59:55) Alabama Kentucky

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 picks and predictions, breaking down the biggest matchups and questions heading into the second week of the 2026 season. They also react to the latest SEC vs LSU legal battle and the MAC's response to Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(2:40) LSU vs SEC(32:40) Michigan vs Western Michigan(46:50) Week 2 Picks

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 preview for the 2026 season, breaking down Tennessee vs Georgia Tech and Texas A&M vs Arizona State, plus their SMU vs FSU reaction. This episode covers Tennessee football, Texas A&M football, Florida State football and the key questions facing programs across the SEC, ACC and Big 12.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(1:00) LSU vs the SEC(24:20) FSU vs SMU Reaction(40:10) Georgia Tech vs Tennessee(51:00) Texas A&M vs Arizona State

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 predictions, previewing Oklahoma vs Michigan, Texas vs Ohio State and Alabama vs Kentucky. They break down the defining matchups, biggest questions and potential upsets before making their picks for three of the weekend's most important games.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(8:00) Texas vs Ohio State(27:35) Michigan vs Oklahoma(45:30) Alabama vs Kentucky

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 1 reaction, breaking down the biggest winners, losers, overreactions, and College Football Playoff takeaways from the opening weekend of the 2026 season. They cover five major matchups involving Miami, Oregon, Michigan, LSU, Clemson, Auburn, Baylor, Boise State, Stanford, and Western Michigan.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their 2026 college football Week 1 predictions, picks and game previews for the featured opening-week matchups. They break down Ole Miss vs Louisville and Colorado vs Georgia Tech, identify the most important keys to victory and explain which teams have the clearest path to an early statement win.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(13:15) Georgia Tech vs Colorado (28:30) Ole Miss vs Louisville(43:00) Week 1 Picks

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 1 predictions for the 2026 season and break down three major matchups: Clemson vs LSU, Florida State vs SMU and the SEC boycott of LSU. They explain the biggest keys to victory, matchup advantages and weaknesses that could determine each game before revealing which teams they expect to winSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(1:15) LSU vs the SEC(21:05) LSU vs Clemson(35:00) SMU vs Florida State

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 0 reaction and break down the biggest winners, losers and storylines from the opening weekend of the 2026 college football season. The show covers UNC vs TCU, NC State vs Virginia, Florida State vs New Mexico State and the latest NCAA eligibility controversy involving former NFL players attempting to return to college football.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(5:40) UNC TCU Reaction (20:00) UVA NC State Reaction(34:40) Florida State NMSU(52:20) NFL Players

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest college football news ahead of the 2026 season, including the SEC and Big Ten response to NFL players returning to college football and Vanderbilt's surprising quarterback decisionSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(3:00) SEC and Big Ten Punishments(29:55) Thomas Castellanos Texas Tech(41:55) Jared Curtis Vanderbilt

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest college football news, led by Florida football naming Aaron Philo its starting quarterback and Tennessee football choosing true freshman Faizon Brandon. They also deliver an Oregon vs Boise State preview and share the latest USC football fall camp intel surrounding Lincoln Riley.(0:00) Introduction(8:15) Tennessee QB Battle(23:45) Florida QB Battle(34:40) USC Camp Intel(44:20) Oregon vs Boise State PreviewSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest college football news, Alabama football camp intel, Ohio State football updates and Baylor vs. Auburn.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(2:35) Dae'Quan Wright to LSU(22:25) Keelon Russell(35:10) Ohio State Fall Camp Intel(45:20) Baylor vs Auburn Preview

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest College Football Week 1 storylines and the latest 2026 fall camp intel from Texas football and Georgia football. They cover the Trevor Goosby injury, Georgia Bulldogs camp standouts, FSU vs SMU and Washington vs Washington State in the Apple Cup.(0:00) Introduction(1:30) 2022 Class(14:40) Texas Camp Intel(24:35) Georgia Camp Intel(32:40) Florida State vs SMU(46:40) Washington vs Washington State

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest 2026 college football training camp intel, deliver a complete college football Week 1 preview, and react to the preseason AP Top 25. The show covers Oklahoma football, Florida football, LSU vs. Clemson, and Miami vs. Stanford as the new season approaches.(0:00) Introduction(2:25) AP Poll(19:35) Oklahoma Camp Intel(28:25) Florida Camp Intel(37:25) LSU vs Clemson(49:40) Miami vs Stanford

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest college football fall camp intel for 2026 before sharing their College Football Week 1 preview. They discuss national fall camp buzz, quarterback battles, breakout players, depth-chart developments, potential concerns, and the biggest storylines emerging before the season begins.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(6:20) Alabama Camp Intel(21:15) Tennessee Camp Intel(30:50) LSU Camp Intel(41:00) Notre Dame vs Wisconsin(52:55) Ole Miss vs Louisville

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino preview the 2026 college football Week 0 schedule, featuring UNC vs TCU and NC State vs Virginia, before breaking down the latest fall camp intel from Oregon, Miami, and Alabama.(0:00) Introduction(3:55) Camp Intel(5:00) Oregon(16:00) Miami(25:15) Alabama(37:40) NC State vs UVA(47:00) TCU vs UNCSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino reveal their complete 2026 College Football Playoff predictions, including their projected 12-team CFP bracket, conference champions, at-large selections, first-round matchups, semifinal picks, and national championship prediction. Which teams will make the playoff—and who will win it all?(0:00) Introduction(4:00) CFP Predictions(41:00) CFB Sleeper Teams(51:05) Bracket ExpansionSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Big 12 Preview and discuss the latest buzz happening from training camps across college football(0:00) Introduction(5:00) Camp Intel - QB Battles(9:00) Texas(14:20) Georgia19:30 Notre Dame(23:00) Ohio State(32:00) Big 12 Preview(33:00) Texas Tech(45:15) BYU(53:45) Oklahoma StateSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their complete 2026 ACC football predictions and full ACC football preview.(0:00) Introduction(8:30) ACC Predictions(9:30) Miami(33:00) Louisville(43:15) SMU(52:00) Florida StateSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their complete 2026 SEC football predictions and full SEC football preview(0:00) Introduction(1:00) Notre Dame USC(13:30) SEC Predictions(14:20) Texas(26:15) Georgia(37:00) Oklahoma(46:50) AlabamaSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver their complete 2026 Big Ten football predictions, breaking down the Big Ten Championship race.(0:00) Introduction(4:00) PCSA(12:00) Big Ten Preview(14:20) Oregon(27:02) Ohio State(41:40) USC(53:45) Indiana (1:03:00) Michigan

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest 2026 college football news from Big Ten Media Days, led by Ryan Day's revealing update on Julian Sayin and Dan Lanning's message about Oregon football's national championship expectations. They also break down the Ole Miss lawsuits involving LSU transfers Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, along with Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's two-game NCAA suspension.(0:00) Introduction(10:00) Arion Carter(29:30) Julian Sayin (42:45) Dan Lanning(55:00) LSU Ole Miss

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest college football news and controversies surrounding 2026 Big Ten Media Days. They break down the escalating Big Ten vs. SEC debate, the future of the College Football Playoff, major trouble for Bill Belichick at North Carolina and Ohio State's historic new jersey sponsorship.0:00 Introduction7:55 Ohio State Notre Dame Jersey patches25:00 Tony Pettiti vs Greg Sankey42:14 Bret Bielema SEC56:15 North Carolina

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their final thoughts coming from SEC Media Days. Joe and Blake discuss whether Arch Manning is ready to lead Texas to an SEC Championship and College Football Playoff run. They also react to Kalen DeBoer emphasizing that Alabama must improve its rushing attack. Nick Saban also pushed back against claims that the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC after Big Ten programs won three consecutive national championships.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from SEC Media Days. They cover Pete Golding and Greg Sankey addressing the tampering controversy involving Clemson, Ole Miss and linebacker Luke Ferrelli. The conversation then turns to Alabama football and the quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Finally, they discuss five-star running back David Gabriel-Georges and his highly anticipated commitment decision.0:00 Introduction5:10 David Gabriel Georges commitment16:35 Alabama QB Battle35:06 Greg Sankey and Pete Golding on Tampering50:25 SEC Media Day Thoughts

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from SEC Media Days, plus Warde Manuel stepping down at Michigan.0:00 Introduction6:10 SEC Separation27:10 9 Game Schedule49:15 Warde Manuel

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest headlines coming out of ACC Media Days0:00 Introduction8:30 ACC Tampering25:45 Narduzzi Big Ten35:50 Monshun Sales49:50 Cody Campbell Again

Mario Cristobal discussed Miami's quarterback room at ACC Media Days and what the Hurricanes expect from Darian Mensah. Joe and Blake break down Miami's quarterback depth, Cristobal's confidence in the offense, and whether Mensah can help the Hurricanes compete for an ACC Championship and return to the College Football Playoff. They also react to Mike Norvell saying he is not focused on speculation about his job at Florida State. Next, they examine the reported contract disputes involving LSU, Ole Miss, Princewill Umanmielen, and Devin Harper.Finally, Joe and Blake discuss the ACC's revised football championship tiebreaker policy.

In this episode, Joe and Blake share their Louisville Cardinals football preview for the 2026 college football season. Next, they identify the biggest wild-card teams entering the 2026 college football season, including Michigan, Florida, Oklahoma, and more.Finally, Joe and Blake react to the NCAA's consideration of a potential legal tampering period before the college football transfer portal opens.0:00 Introduction8:20 Wild Card Teams37:30 Louisville Preview54:30 Tampering Window

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest headlines from Big 12 Media Days, starting with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark refusing to speak in detail about the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech. They also react to the Big 12 announcing its highly criticized partnership with Monster Energy. Plus, they discuss the latest James Franklin, Whit Babcock, Penn State, and Virginia Tech conversation.0:00 Introduction3:20 Warde Manuel28:20 Brett Yormark Monster Energy43:50 Texas Tech/Brendan Sorsby55:55 James Franklin

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest college football news and rumors, starting with Marcus Freeman and the growing conversation around whether the Notre Dame head coach could eventually leave college football for the NFL. They also react to Urban Meyer's comment that Lane Kiffin needs to win now at LSU. Plus, they preview SMU football for the 2026 college football season. Rhett Lashlee has built SMU into one of the most intriguing programs in the ACC, and Kevin Jennings gives the Mustangs a dynamic quarterback who could help SMU make another major jump. 0:00 Introduction 7:50 Urban Meyer on Lane Kiffin 24:35 Marcus Freeman NFL 44:30 SMU Preview

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Houston Cougars 2026 preview. Joe and Blake also share their 2026 Heisman dark horse picks. Plus, they rank and debate the top five defensive coordinators in college football.