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Jeff and Michael return weeks from the start of NFL Training Camps and they start their focus in the NFC East - Can the Giants or Commanders make a deep run in 2026?You can get tickets for Aer Lingus College Football Classic in August here.
Newry-born University of North Carolina punter, Adam McCann Gibbs is set to make his college football debut in Dublin at the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Adam joined Anton on the show this morning.
Newry-born University of North Carolina punter, Adam McCann Gibbs is set to make his college football debut in Dublin at the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Adam joined Anton on the show this morning.
Michael stops by the Belfast Trojans facility as UNC are in town! Hear from the Trojans, along with UNC's Adam McCann-Gibbs, Benjamin Hall, Christo Kelly, Xavier Lewis and Derek McDonald ahead of August's Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Michael, Jeff and Conall look back on the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft from inside Acrisure Stadium.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Michael, Jeff and Conall look back on a memorable weekend in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft from inside Acrisure Stadium.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Michael, Jeff and Conall look back on the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft from inside Acrisure Stadium.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Hello from Pittsburgh! It's DRAFT DAY. Michael, Jeff and Conall look ahead to the NFL Draft before it gets underway later tonight.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Michael, Daire and Conall look ahead to the NFL Draft one last time before the guys head out to the Steel City.We will see you in Pittsburgh from Thursday for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
PFI's NFL Draft Week coverage rolls on and Michael is joined by the PFI CFB crew of Daire and Conall, with special guest Jeff Reinebold at the home of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the Aviva Stadium to make their bold predictions.We will see you in Pittsburgh from Thursday for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Here we go, folks. It's NFL Draft week and Michael is joined by the PFI CFB crew of Daire and Conall, with special guest Jeff Reinebold at the home of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the Aviva Stadium. We will see you in Pittsburgh from Thursday for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
The People's Draft - where fans have their say. Jeff and Michael hear from NFL fans across the world as they make their picks ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft.PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Jeff and Michael are back ahead of the NFL Draft next week in Pittsburgh. Tonight, they go through Jeff's mock draft, with selections from 17-32. Who will Jeff draft and where?PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Jeff and Michael are back ahead of the NFL Draft next week in Pittsburgh. Tonight, they go through Jeff's mock draft, with selections from 1-16. Who will Jeff draft and where?PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Here we go, folks. It's April, which means that it's NFL Draft month, with the extravaganza taking place in Pittsburgh from April 23rd. Michael is joined by the PFI CFB crew of Daire and Conall, with special guest Jeff Reinebold at the home of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the Aviva Stadium. PFI's 2026 NFL Draft coverage is presented by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Today marks 150 days until the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC & TCU. Michael is joined by game ambassadors Phoebe Schecter & Ciarán Kilkenny who talk about their time at the UNC Campus and meeting legendary HC, Dublin bound Bill Belichick.You can get tickets for the game in August here.
Hey folks, We are delighted to again have access to an exclusive presale for the ONLY NCAA & NFL game in Ireland this year - the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC & TCU. By taking part in this presale: You are supporting Pro Football Ireland, our growth and the continued growth of American Football in Ireland You have first pick of the best seats in the Aviva Stadium You have a chance to meet the GOAT Bill Belichick. Five fans at random will be selected to meet the legendary HC from buying a ticket in the presale You will contribute to our 2026 offering, which has already grown with the launch of PFI AFI, our domestic offering. We plan to enhance our CFB & NFL coverage heavily to the NEXT level in 2026 You can access the presale from Tuesday morning at 10AM here and by using code PFICFB26 THANK YOU for your continued support.
TCU are headed to Dublin, Ireland for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic!In an exclusive interview, Michael chats with HC Sonny Dykes on his time with TCU - and his excitement to bring the program to Dublin this August when TCU will meet UNC in the Week 0 clash.Join us. This is the ONLY NCAA or NFL game in Ireland this year, it's set to be a great game. Sign up for ticket updates here.
Aer Lingus College Football Classic ambassador Phoebe Schecter joins Michael on Super Bowl Radio Row to talk about a big year ahead with college football in Dublin.For more info and for ticket updates, click here.
It's Tuesday on Super Bowl Media Row and Michael, Mark and Jason react to the overnight news of the NFL Dublin Game not returning in 2026, before looking ahead to the Patriots chances in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday. A reminder that we will still have football here on our shores, with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic coming to town this August! Visit linktr.ee/pfireland for more info.This podcast is presented by SBK, who have a 50% bonus on the first touchdown scorer on Sunday - Check out SBK's odds here ahead of the Super Bowl here.T&Cs apply, 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly.You can check out SBK's odds and join here - thank you for your support. There is a big offer this weekend with SBK. Each signup makes a huge difference to PFI this season.Support PFI by signing up for NFL Game Pass here
Daire and Conall report from the field of Hard Rock Stadium postgame as the Indiana Hoosiers defeat Miami 27-21 in a classic National Championship decider.This podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It all kicks off in Dublin this August between UNC & TCU. Sign up for ticket updates here.
This is it - the 2026 CFB National Championship is tonight between Indiana and Miami. Daire and Conall join from Miami to make their final selections.This podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It all kicks off in Dublin this August between UNC & TCU. Sign up for ticket updates here.
The lads have made it to Miami for the 2026 CFB National Championship! Daire & Conall make their game picks in our game preview podcast.This podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It all kicks off in Dublin this August between UNC & TCU. Sign up for ticket updates here.
The lads have made it to Miami for the 2026 CFB National Championship! Daire & Conall recap on a memorable 2025 season from Miami Beach, Florida.This podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It all kicks off in Dublin this August between UNC & TCU. Sign up for ticket updates here.
Michael, Daire and Conall look back on a huge 48 hours in the College Football Playoff, which seen Indiana and Miami advance to the National Championship.Join PFI on the road to the National Championship, with a presence in Miami from Jan 14th. The PFI CFB podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC and TCU, for more information click here.
Avoid the worst Dublin crowds by planning your trip around these dates when prices will rise, accommodations will fill, and streets will be swarming with people. Aer Lingus College Football Classic, August 27–30 NFL Game in Dublin, September 24–29 Concerts impacting Dublin availability Guns N' Roses at 3Arena June 12 & 14 Lily Allen at 3Arena July 1 Wolfe Tones at 3Arena July 3 & 4 Bon Jovi at Croke Park August 30 (coincides with college football – if you are going book your hotels NOW) Westlife is doing a residency at 3Arena from September 10-26 before moving on the SSE Arena in Belfast from October 27-31 Dublin Marathon October 25 Get all the tips you need to plan your Ireland vacation in 2026. Traveling in Ireland podcast episode 321 The post Dublin Dates to Avoid in 2026 appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.
Michael, Daire and Conall look ahead to the second game of the College Football Playoff Semi Final between Indiana and Oregon.Join PFI on the road to the National Championship, with a presence in Miami from Jan 14th. The PFI CFB podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC and TCU, for more information visit collegefootballireland.com
Michael, Daire and Conall look ahead to the first game of the College Football Playoff Semi Final between Ole Miss and Miami.Join PFI on the road to the National Championship, with a presence in Miami from Jan 14th. The PFI CFB podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC and TCU, for more information visit collegefootballireland.com
Michael, Daire and Conall look back on a stunning 48 hours in the College Football Playoff, which seen Indiana win the Rose Bowl, Georgia lose to Ole Miss and Oregon and Miami advance.Join PFI on the road to the National Championship, with a presence in Miami from Jan 14th. The PFI CFB podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC and TCU, for more information visit collegefootballireland.com
Michael, Daire and Conall look ahead to the quarter finals of the College Football Playoff. In the second segment, the guys look ahead to the remaining games, with the Rose Bowl as the big standout.Join PFI on the road to the National Championship, with a presence in Miami from Jan 14th. The PFI CFB podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC and TCU, for more information visit collegefootballireland.com
Michael, Daire and Conall look ahead to the quarter finals of the College Football Playoff. In the first segment, the guys look ahead to the Cotton Bowl, between Ohio State and Miami on New Year's Eve.Join PFI on the road to the National Championship, with a presence in Miami from Jan 14th. The PFI CFB podcast is presented by the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC and TCU, for more information visit collegefootballireland.com
Can there be any doubt Indiana is good enough to win it all? How legit is Texas Tech? Will Ole Miss miss Lane against Tulane? How does the top of the SEC compare with the Big Ten? Should Alabama have been dropped? Did the committee mislead fans over Miami v Notre Dame? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Lane Kiffin everything that's wrong with college football? Could the ACC find itself locked out of the playoff? Does the SEC have seven CFP-playoff calibre teams? Can Indiana upset Ohio State? Will the Big 12's big two both get in? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did UAB do the right thing playing a game straight after a player tried to murder two teammates? Where will Lane Kiffin coach next season? Does Oklahoma have an offense good enough to win in the CFP? Why is the ACC Championship picture so murky? Can Ohio State get past Michigan this year? Will the Vandy Cinderella story come to an end against Tennessee? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did Brian Kelly really get fired by LSU? What did we learn about Texas A&M after their escape against South Carolina? Does the SEC now have the blueprint to beat Alabama? How did USC beat Iowa in torrential rain? Which teams have already booked their spot in the playoff? Can Georgia Tech secure a place in the ACC Championship game this weekend? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How dodgy was USC's fake punt? What did we learn about Indiana from their lucky escape? Does Texas Tech have the best defense in the nation? Can Vandy win out and make the playoff? Why is the Pitt coach saying he doesn't care if they lose by 100 points? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which coach fired this week? Who will be in the CFP committee's first bracket? Was Miami's loss fatal? Does Georgia Tech still have a path to the ACC title game? What now for Vandy after losing to Texas? Is BYU at Texas Tech the biggest game of Week 11? Is LSU set to spring an upset on LSU? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How good is the LSU job now Brian Kelly has been fired? Are the Ole Miss Rebels a playoff team already? How far can Vandy really go? Can Penn State keep it close at Ohio State? What will Cincinnati at Utah mean for the BIg 12 race? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben & Dom's CFB Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Preview. Why did Florida fire Billy Napier after a win? What does Miami's loss to Louisville tell us about their CFP ambitions? Why isn't Georgia playing like Georgia? Can Vanderbilt keep winning? How does the Big 12 want the season to play out? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What was going on in the Tottenham Stadium press box? How did Penn State lose to UCLA as a 24.5-point favourite? Where do Texas go from here? Will Arch Manning be the Miami QB next year? How good is Alabama QB Ty Simpson? Can Oklahoma win without John Mateer? Could Indiana upset Oregon? Will Dom get over the fact that Michigan is ranked 15th? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How did a Louisville ballboy go viral? Is there a new CFB QB1? Were LSU exposed by Ole Miss? Why can't Kirby Smart beat Alabama? What's gone wrong with Penn State? Should field stormings be banned? Could Ben and Dom cope in a religious college? Can Vandy shock the world again? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions? Hit up @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which college football game is headed for London in 2026? Are Michigan and Indiana now Big 10 contenders after statement conference wins? Is Texas Tech the new Big 12 favourite? Has the game passed by Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney? What can we expect from USC the rest of the way? Who will win the pair of huge SEC games this week? Will Oregon come out of Penn State with a massive win? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions for Ben and Dom? Hit them up on X - @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL - or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the Aer Lingus College Football Classic last month and Ireland's first NFL game at the end of this one, Neale Richmond kicks off the episode with a timely gridiron tale.“I'm not just a very old and average rugby player, but I'm the only member of the Irish Parliament who's played American football. I was a defensive tackle for the Dublin Rebels and proud holder of a Shamrock Bull medal from 2016,” says the Fine Gael TD for the Dublin Rathdown constituency and Ireland's Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora.The sport-mad Minister shares examples of the ways these imported American events boost Ireland's economy and provide an ideal platform to advance his ministerial goals of fostering stronger international relations, diaspora engagement, and economic growth.He tells of growing up in a Protestant family with Ulster-Scots roots, right down to his Orange Order grandfather, which hasn't blunted his fatherly pride in his son's embrace of Gaelic Football and the Irish language or his own commitment to a united Ireland.“I'm a passionate United Irelander. I want our country to be united as an independent republic, as part of the European Union. I think that it's in the interest of the over 7.2 million people of all backgrounds that live on this island,” he says, adding, “but one thing I'm really very clear about is that United Ireland will be different. It'll be a new Ireland; it won't be like the republic that I proudly live in today.”He highlights the significance of Ireland's international aid programs particularly in Africa, the evolution of Ireland's diaspora, and the necessity of supporting Irish citizens abroad, including the extension of voting rights for the diaspora in presidential elections.He wraps with an unorthodox “Seamus Plug” for the United Nations, saying that despite its problems, the UN provides a critical forum for international dialogue and that the work of its agencies for Human Rights, Refugees, Family Planning for Women, and its World Food Program all remain vital.Join us!Links:Fine Gael WebpageInstagramFacebookX LinkedInEpisode Details: Season 7, Episode 27; Total Episode Count: 130
Week 3 was an absolute vibe! Why did UCLA and Virginia Tech fire their coaches so early in the season? Did Tennessee blow it against Georgia? What's going on with the Vandy QB's mom? How is struggling Arch Manning shorter odds to win the Heisman than Haynes King? Which other QBs have got that dawg in them? Will Miami cost Billy Napier his job at Florida? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions for Ben and Dom? Hit them up on X - @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL - or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 2 surpassed everyone's expectations so Ben Isaacs and Dom Corbett have lots to dig into. What did we learn about Oklahoma and John Mateer? Can anyone stop Iowa State in the Big 12? How on earth did USF beat Florida in the Swamp? Can Georgia avoid an upset in Tennessee? Will LSU get revenge against the Gators? What happens if Notre Dame loses to Texas A&M? How will Dom watch Georgia Tech at Clemson? Can the Bulls beat Miami and show everyone they are the best team in Florida? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions for Ben and Dom? Hit them up on X - @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL - or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first full week of college football provided wall-to-wall bangers and upsets so Ben Isaacs and Dom Corbett have a long to pack in. How worried should we be about Arch Manning after Texas' loss to Ohio State? Are Clemson still national title contender after losing at home to LSU? What was us with Jeremiah Love in Notre Dame's heartbreaking defeat at Miami? Are Boise State no longer the Group of 5's best bet for the CFP after a hammering by South Florida? What should we read into Bill Bellichick's North Carolina being blown out by TCU? What does Tallahasee Democrat reporter Liam Rooney have to say about Florida State's upset win over Alabama? Can Michigan's young QB Bryce Underwood win on the road at Oklahoma? Will Duke get a signature win over a Big 10 team when Illinois comes to town? And can Ole Miss get revenge for last season's damaging defeat by Kentucky? All this and more is answered in another episode of College Daze. Got questions for Ben and Dom? Hit them up on X - @tweetsfromben and @domcorbsNFL - or email collegedazepod@gmail.com. We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/domcorbsNFL https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Insiders gather to discuss Kansas State's 24-21 loss to Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. The Insiders will typically be live on YouTube and X each Monday evening; however, due to staff members still recovering from the travel demands of returning from Dublin, this episode was prerecorded earlier in the day. This week's episode of the Insiders features GoPowercat's Tim Fitzgerald, Ryan Gilbert, Grant Snowden and Jon Grove — who covered the game in person — and analyst Brien Hanley, who hosted the Powercat Postgame Podcast from his studio in Frisco, Texas. Upcoming shows will typically include one guest member on the panel. Follow @GoPowercat | Make sure you follow GPC on X Subscribe NOW to GoPOWERCAT.com | Check out today's subscription special To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith dive into CFB Week 0. Week Zero of the college football season always feels like a strange appetizer, a slate that is light on the number of games but heavy on storylines, betting intrigue, and fan chatter. This year the action opens overseas with Iowa State and Kansas State meeting in Dublin for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It is a neutral-site matchup, a clash of Big 12 rivals being played far from home in a stadium more accustomed to soccer than Saturday gridiron. Iowa State has enjoyed recent dominance in the series, winning four of the last five, but Kansas State enters as a three-point favorite with a stronger defensive front and the potential breakout of quarterback Avery Johnson in a tempo-driven system. Rocco Beck threw for 3,500 yards last season but lost his two best targets to the NFL, and Matt Campbell's team feels due for regression after an 11-3 campaign. Some see value on Kansas State to cover, while others eye the under at fifty given the travel, the surface, and the potential for sloppy execution early. Later in the afternoon Kansas christens its new stadium with a visit from Fresno State, a matchup that has already seen line movement from fourteen down to twelve and a half. The Jayhawks return quarterback Jalen Daniels, whose health has long been a question, and welcome new defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald. Kansas finished strong last year and will have the benefit of a true home environment after a season of displacement. Fresno State is rebuilding under Matt Entz, the North Dakota State coach with a sterling FCS record now testing himself at the FBS level. With new coordinators, a new quarterback in EJ Warner, and the loss of most of last year's offensive stars, the Bulldogs face a tall order. Many bettors trust Kansas to handle business at home, though the total has dropped with expectations of more ball control on both sides. Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky offer a different style of entertainment, with points expected in bunches. The Bearkats bring in Phil Longo to reshape their offense, but it may take more than an offseason to get the scheme working with the current roster. Western Kentucky has become synonymous with explosive passing attacks, and even with a new offensive coordinator the Hilltoppers appear loaded for another high-flying year. Maverick McIver arrives with his play-caller from Abilene Christian, and the line has climbed from seven and a half to double digits. The sharper angle might be Western Kentucky in the first half, laying six and a half before late backdoor scenarios creep in. The finale is the traditional late-night Hawaii game, this time with Stanford crossing the Pacific under interim coach Frank Reich. The Cardinal are in disarray, with Andrew Luck now functioning in a front office role, an entirely new staff, and very little proven talent outside a few safeties. Hawaii, meanwhile, brings back thirteen starters, excitement around quarterback Micah Alejandro after his 500-yard debut, and an upgraded receiving corps that even includes a Stanford transfer. The line has flipped from Stanford favored to Hawaii by two, with bettors trusting the Warriors' continuity and island home field. With Stanford unsettled and Hawaii motivated, many expect the Rainbow Warriors to control the matchup. Week Zero is quirky, often sharp with numbers that have been posted for months, but it provides the first chance to analyze real action and measure offseason narratives. Kansas State versus Iowa State in Dublin sets the tone, Kansas and Fresno showcase new beginnings in Lawrence, Western Kentucky promises fireworks against Sam Houston, and Hawaii gets its chance to shine against a fallen Stanford. Best bets circle around Kansas State laying three and the under in that opener, but as always the debate will rage across forums and living rooms as fans celebrate the return of college football and the long march toward a new season of Saturdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the debut of The K-State Pregame Show presented by GoPowercat.com, featuring publisher Tim Fitzgerald, GPC's Cole Carmody and football analyst Brien Hanley, a starting offensive lineman on the 1997 and 1998 K-State teams. The 17th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats open college football's 2025 season by meeting No. 22 Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. The game kicks off at 11 a.m. (Central) — 5 p.m. in Dublin — on Saturday at Aviva Stadium, and will be televised on ESPN. Thank you to our sponsors, COLDEST and WOODEN CORK. Use the code LifeofFitz for discounts at both sites. Follow @GoPowercat on Twitter Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1! Are you subscribing to the GoPowercat YouTube channel? Come check out our original programming at YouTube.com/GoPowercat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast drops a game-week edition leading up to No. 17 Kansas State vs. No. 20 Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Saturday. This edition of the Powercat Podcast features GoPowercat.com publisher Tim Fitzgerald, managing editor Ryan Gilbert, and recruiting editor Cole Carmody. The Powercat Podcast is sponsored by Helping Hands Remodeling in Manhattan. The Powercat Podcast is part of the 247Sports Podcast Network at Megaphone.fm. Become a GoPowercat VIP: CHECK OUT TODAY'S OFFER!Make sure you subscribe to the Powercat Podcast from your favorite podcast provider, including Apple, Spotify, or Amazon.Are you subscribed to the GoPowercat YouTube channel? Come check out our original programming at YouTube.com/GoPowercat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices