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After months (years?) of speculation, 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges will announce his decision today. Most insiders feel that Tennessee will be his choice, but could DGG pull a surprise announcement and select Ohio State?Also, The Athletic did its yearly college football quarterback rankings, and OSU's Julian Sayin came in at No. 5. Does that sound about right? Who were the four QBs ranked ahead of him? Where did the other Big Ten quarterbacks land on the list?Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.
Diving into LeDrama before Connor and Mike determine who would be the most interesting figures in the conference to have a conversation with.
Steven Kwan's hot July has Ken and Lima rethinking earlier doubts about paying him long-term, with his average climbing from .206 to .239 while playing some of the best baseball on the team. The conversation shifts to the wave of ESPN layoffs, including Ryan Clark and Cam Newton, and the hosts push back on fans and rivals openly celebrating people losing their jobs. They close out with a look at the World Cup's record US viewership numbers and why they don't buy the idea that the Big Ten and SEC will ever break away into their own league.
Could the SEC actually break away from the NCAA? On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker react to Greg Sankey's eye-opening comments from SEC Media Days and discuss why college football's lack of leadership, inconsistent NIL rules and massive financial disparities could eventually lead to a new super-league. The guys examine how a potential SEC and Big Ten breakaway could reshape college football, whether programs like Clemson and Florida State could eventually join the SEC, and why the current system cannot regulate Alabama, Texas, Ohio State and Michigan the same way it regulates smaller athletic departments. Jake also revisits the legendary feud between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher, revealing how personally Fisher took Saban's comments about Texas A&M recruiting. With NIL spending now becoming the standard across college football, does Jimbo's furious response look even worse in hindsight? The conversation then turns to the culture Nick Saban built at Alabama. Jake shares inside stories about the player-led leadership of Jarran Reed, Jonathan Allen, A'Shawn Robinson, Ryan Anderson and other Crimson Tide stars—including how Scott Cochran reportedly broke a second-place trophy to reinforce Alabama's championship-or-bust mentality. Can that type of culture still exist in the transfer portal and NIL era? Plus, Alabama was picked to finish a stunning seventh in the SEC preseason poll. Are Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide being overlooked? Jake breaks down Ryan Grubb's quarterback development, Alabama's loaded QB room, Kane Wommack's defense, concerns about the offensive line and running game, and why the Tide could once again use preseason disrespect as motivation. And, of course, Jake and Mick debate what truly qualifies someone as a “redneck,” complete with stories about Jimbo Fisher, hunting, giant bucks and turkey heads.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comRodger Sherman joins Alex and Richard for the newest installment of “Why You're Always Bad,” focused on the program that now owns the FBS record for losses. Northwestern has also posted a winning record over the last 18 years, won six consecutive bowl games, and is preparing to open an extremely expensive new stadium. So Rodger comes prepared to challenge the premise. The group works through the Wildcats' dark ages, occasional breakthroughs, facility-rich “Ryan family,” small fan base, and existential need to remain inside the Big Ten. In this episode. In this episode:* 4:04: Brief history of Northwestern football* 9:56: Cool players and guys you should know from program history, including Trevor Siemian, Justin Jackson, and Otto Graham. Plus, a trailblazing history of Black coaches and NFL presidents* 28:51: Awful moments in program history (there are many)* 59:33: Do they have any money (and who, exactly, are the “Ryan family”)* 1:10:09: What are their (many) non-financial difficulties?* 1:20:06: Can we find one villain to blame for their struggles?* 1:22:42: What is this program's best-case scenario in the next 10 years?* 1:25:58: Verdict time: What happens if the Big Ten splits?Everyone can hear a free preview of this episode.To get the whole thing, become a paid subscriber today. For $10 a month (or you can get a discounted annual subscription this week only), subscribers get about twice as many Split Zone Duo podcasts, as well as our coach carousel reporting, deep dives on college football history, Q&A opportunities, and many more goodies as we think of them. You also help keep this show independent and ensure we're making a podcast that puts our listeners, not anyone else, first.Producer: Anthony Vito
Rich and the guys discuss the latest developments (lack thereof) in LeBron James' free agency and impending decision for his next team. (2:25) ESPN CFB Insider Pete Thamel tells Rich if the SEC could possibly ditch the NCAA and form their own super conference (possibly in conjunction with the Big Ten), and what Michigan fans can expect from new Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham next season amid the turmoil surrounding the Wolverines' troubled athletics program. (16:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking ahead to where Lebron is going to land. Riley O'Brien falling apart but hey, we're still in the wild card race. A big "Martin not blaming anyone" day. Sonny Gray and Wilson Contreras shining for the Red Sox. Assets have a declining value since the All-Star break. Is Herrera a trade piece? No post game audio available.Is the North End Zone compete at Faurot. Doug's a big stadium guy. This is Tim and Martin's 'Medellin.' Iggy always has a solution. Jackson says his haircut is too short on top. He needs 10 days. Is this the July goodbye? Paint them nails boy.Happy birthday, Don Knotts. Swingers are welcome here. Let's lift our spirits with some Drink at SEC Media Days. Audio of Drink giving an Ahmad Hardy update. Drink talking about the importance of the Border War against Kansas. Drink's comments about the Big10's noncon schedule. Indiana's remarkable run last year. Blood donor games. Is Austin Simmons a specimen? Audio of Drink talking expanded playoffs.Ella Reese makes art but not for our medium. Ladies go to the YouTube for the eye candy. Lot L is the Huntleigh of parking lots for Mizzou games. Is there an age where you're automatically a creep? Martin's a little off today. Sleep paralysis.Jackson is an Ella Fella. The human body is remarkable. Interning for Uncle Rich. Win total for the Cardinals down to 80.5. Jeff Passan's 100 trade candidates on ESPN. Cardinals have 4 guys in the Top 100. Dustin May's regression. Super Chats. Papers doesn't like Shane Beamer and he doesn't like Tennessee. Audio of Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talking about the Lane Train coming to town this season.It's the Ella hour. The days of Fox Sports Midwest are in the rearview mirror. ESPN making cuts. Ryan Clark let go. Is Karl Ravech next? Clark got released mid-show. John Rice has thoughts and he's on the phone lines. Turkey burgers. A soft, doughy center. You're cool, Jack.Tony Bennett would have turned 100 this year. Just need a chip and a chair. Brewers sporting the best record in baseball. Quinn Mathews SZN. Call in 6-1-Hate. Doug just doesn't get it. Don't you dare touch Jackson's catchers. Charlie Marlow knocking out lifts while covering high school sports.Brody Herman in-studio. Raffling off Savannah Bananas tickets. Eat the box food drive. Cardinal takes. Brody eats pancakes and waffles with his hands like a burger. No syrup. Go have a snowcone, it's summer. Why is it called Tiger's Blood? Bob Moose.Audio of new Kentucky coach Will Stein talking about the Wildcats changing perception and moving forward.EMOTDMore Kate Bush for your ear holes. Is that Peter Gabriel? The Bone Collector. The Athletic has announced whether your school is a football or basketball school. Dennis Gates singing 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame' at Wrigley last night. Doug still doesn't get it. Taylor Momsen. People get banty during the 10:00 hour. Thunderlips. It's all fake, meatball.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-23:19) Looking ahead to where Lebron is going to land. Riley O'Brien falling apart but hey, we're still in the wild card race. A big "Martin not blaming anyone" day. Sonny Gray and Wilson Contreras shining for the Red Sox. Assets have a declining value since the All-Star break. Is Herrera a trade piece? No post game audio available.(23:27-41:43) Is the North End Zone compete at Faurot. Doug's a big stadium guy. This is Tim and Martin's 'Medellin.' Iggy always has a solution. Jackson says his haircut is too short on top. He needs 10 days. Is this the July goodbye? Paint them nails boy.(41:53-1:11:13) Happy birthday, Don Knotts. Swingers are welcome here. Let's lift our spirits with some Drink at SEC Media Days. Audio of Drink giving an Ahmad Hardy update. Drink talking about the importance of the Border War against Kansas. Drink's comments about the Big10's noncon schedule. Indiana's remarkable run last year. Blood donor games. Is Austin Simmons a specimen? Audio of Drink talking expanded playoffs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Connor and Mike react to the Missouri football coach criticizing the superior Big Ten conference over their scheduling.
The show breaks down the Guardians' 13-4 blowout of the Twins, a seven-homer outburst including two from Rhys Hoskins, sparking a debate between Ken and producer John over whether one big game actually "redeems" a player who's still hitting under .200 for the season. The conversation shifts to Ryan Clark's on-air firing from ESPN, with the hosts calling the timing classless and debating whether an old comment about non-players not deserving a voice in sports media contributed to the fallout. They also dig into SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about a possible breakaway from the NCAA, with Ken relishing the idea of the SEC losing ground to the Big Ten. The segment ends with a reflective moment on whether years of NIL and playoff expansion have made college football harder to love.
There's a quote in psychology I keep coming back to: the core of optimism is resilience. I've thought about that quote for years, and this week, sitting across from Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, I had a hunch that that very quote would resonate with him. So I did the only thing I do in these Y-Option podcasts: ask questions I don't know the answer to.I've known Coach Schiano for over 20 years. First as a wideout at Pitt, then these last couple years covering Big Ten football. This conversation, though, was different because I was embedded within the Scarlet Knights program for the day and what a day it was.I got to sit in on his team meeting, watch Coach Schiano look his players in the eyes and bridge a football lesson to a life lesson in the same breath. And at the end of an epic day with the team, staff and program he and I sat down, and Coach Schiano took me all the way back to where his leadership began: his kitchen table. And that is where today's Y-Option podcast, fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO, begins.Coach Schiano grew up in an Italian household in Paterson, New Jersey, where his parents taught him and his three siblings one thing above all: you get up, you go to work, and some days it isn't pleasant but you keep showing up. The standard, even before it was ever spoken, was simple — no matter what, protect your family.That's not a throwaway line for him. It's the whole building now. “Family is everything to me in this building,” he said. And he means it literally, as he's now recruiting the sons of players he coached at Rutgers when they were in the Big East while currently coaching with his own three sons on this year's staff. Full circle doesn't begin to cover it.This is the line that stuck with me most: “You can have a goal and at the same time have a purpose.” Greg's goal is a national championship at Rutgers. His purpose is different.He is driven to make sure that the young men who walk into the Rutgers program leave as grown men. Husbands. Fathers. People who can figure it out when nobody's telling them what to do next. In this era of players getting paid, transferring and being told things from others that may not be accurate I have to say that watching Coach Schiano teach his players the realities of LIFE and how football can teach all of us how to navigate life was one of the most refreshing parts of my off-season.He didn't plan on coaching, by the way. He got cut playing in the CFL, came home, signed up for the LSAT, and was on his way to law school when his high school coach — practically a second father to him — talked him into helping out on the sideline instead. That coach later “fired” him, on purpose, so Greg would go be a graduate assistant and learn the business the right way. That GA year? 1989. At Rutgers. Where he told me, without blinking, that even back then, he was building his coaching staff for this program in his head.Chop.If you've followed this program at all, you know the word. Here's where it actually comes from: 1999, Miami, a sports psychologist named Dr. Kevin Elko telling the staff a story about a guy in the woods with nothing but an axe. It sat dormant for six years. Then in 2005, Rutgers blew a 28-7 fourth quarter lead at Illinois and lost in overtime. Greg couldn't sleep on the flight home. He remembered the story, upon landing he sent a GA to Home Depot for an axe, had it painted red, and walked it into the team meeting still wet with paint. We're all in the woods. We can lay down, or we pick a tree and chop until it falls. Rutgers went on a run and made a bowl game. The axe, and the word, never left.Finally, Rutgers has both hands free.For most of his 18 years split across two stints as head coach, Coach Schiano described competing “with one arm tied behind his back.” That's changing. He talked about vertical alignment: from president to athletic director to head coach, all pointed at the same goal, for the first time in his tenure. It's showing up in real terms: Rutgers retained all three of their must-keep players this offseason, including a receiver who very nearly left before Greg reminded him who he was and where he was from. “You're a difference maker. You're gonna leave a legacy,” he told him. He stayed. That conversation with KJ Duff is coming up later this week so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube page.We also talked about his three coaching trees and biggest influences: Joe Paterno at Penn State, Dave Wannstedt and Butch Davis out of the Jimmy Johnson lineage at Miami and Chicago, Dick Anderson at Rutgers. We talked about Pete Carroll and impact of our book, Win Forever, and the sabbatical Greg took in 2014 that reshaped how he leads now. Demanding, but flexible enough to let a coach leave for four hours for his daughter's recital. And we talked about his three sons, all working in the building, all grinding it out the long way.He just turned 60. Says he feels 30. And when I asked him about the word “legacy” landing on him after everything he's built here, he wouldn't take it yet. “I'm only comfortable with it because we haven't started yet,” he said. “The best times for Rutgers football are ahead of us.”I believe it.Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe
On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why the Big Ten is finally ready to surpass the SEC from top to bottom, explains why ACC coaches are suddenly sounding the alarm about Miami's growing dominance, and discusses what should realistically be considered a successful first season for Jon Sumrall at Florida. JT also makes the case for why Alabama has to start Keelon Russell if the Crimson Tide want to maximize their championship potential, previews what to expect from Tennessee during a transition season under Josh Heupel, and ranks the best quarterbacks in the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season. All that and more on another loaded episode of the JT Sports Podcast.
THE FARR SIDE. The College football season is right around the corner. Could we see the SEC conference separate themselves? We take a look at the Big Ten conference. Could this be a better year for UCLA under new head coach Bob Chesny. The summer of LeBron continues as we try to figure out what team makes the most sense for him. Could he make a decision this week? TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and a ton is riding for the USC Trojans. J.D. PicKell of On3 drops his record prediction for the Trojans, and I break down my thoughts on his prediction. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Full episode from On3: https://youtu.be/blQ-oXH0jIw?si=OrD2v0Hug3b5IJdR Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the news that Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after more than a decade leading the University's athletic department.They open with a look at the timing of the news, which came after a week of outside speculation that Michigan's investigation into the athletic department's culture had found Manuel culpable. They discuss Michigan releasing an abbreviated outline of the findings, and why it's time for Manuel to step down, regardless of the results of this specific investigation. They then pivot to look at Manuel's tenure with Michigan, which began in 2016. They discuss both the high amount of scandals and championships under Manuel's watch, including multiple NCAA investigations, 80 Big Ten titles and national titles in both football and men's basketball. They close with a look at what Michigan should look for in its next athletic director, and how the University should balance the financial and traditional component of the athletic director role.
Rich and Brockman react to Ryan Fox's improbable win at the 2026 Open Championship and Bryson DeChambeau's 2-stroke penalty in the 2nd round that derailed his chances to capture another major. (3:45) ESPN's Josh Pate and Rich discuss the chances that the SEC and Big Ten could break away from the NCAA to form their own college football organization, what to make of the Michigan program amid news that embattled AD Warde Manuel will be stepping down in the wake of an internal investigation of recent Wolverines' controversies. (17:46) Rich and the guys weigh in on Tom Brady slapping Logan Paul at this year's Fanatics Fest. (37:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-The long-time Pittsburgh head coach (at the school since 2015) said at Media Days last week that he could tell 2 years into his tenure at Pittthat the ACC is a tougher conference than the B1G---“and I'm sticking to my guns on it”-He went on to say postseason record in the bowl games is a big reason why he sticks by the stance….or maybe he's just a homerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a deep dive into Illinois Football's 2026 schedule as Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fierce" Intern break down every game, identify the toughest stretches, discuss potential trap games, and project where the Illini could finish in the Big Ten race. The guys then recap the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim its second World Cup championship. They discuss Spain's dominant tournament run, Ferran Torres' match-winning goal, Lionel Messi's emotional final World Cup appearance, and what the victory means for the future of international soccer. Next, attention shifts to Major League Baseball after the Cardinals suffered a brutal collapse, blowing a 7-0 lead against the Diamondbacks. Kurtis and Pierce examine what went wrong, question the bullpen's reliability heading toward the trade deadline, and debate what the loss means for St. Louis' playoff hopes. The hour wraps up with one of the funniest intern moments yet, as Pierce stuns everyone by revealing he doesn't actually know his grandpa's name.
Chuck is live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida as we start the show by setting the scene for day 1, and talk Oklahoma with Tyler McComas from KREF radio. We then catch up with former Auburn head coach Gene Chizik from the SEC Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck starts hour 2 talking with Mr College Football Tony Barnhart, and the CEO of the Chick Fil A Peach Bowl, David Epps. We then talk with Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LIVE from SEC Media Days in Tampa! David and Olin talk about what the SEC needs to do to overtake the Big Ten as the best conference in college football + JD PicKell of On3 discusses what he's excited to see from the Aggies in 2026!
The Indiana Hoosiers shake up the college football recruiting world by landing 5-star wide receiver Monshun Sales—can this power move mark the start of a new Hoosiers dynasty? Brian Smith explores what makes Sales a generational talent, from his rare athletic profile at Indianapolis Lawrence North High School to his potential to change the balance of power in the Big Ten. The discussion points to Indiana's portal-first strategy and asks whether they can amplify high school recruiting while competing financially with powerhouse programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Notre Dame. The conversation pivots to the next wave of elite quarterback recruits for the 2028 class, spotlighting names like Jayden Wade, Christopher Vargas, Lukas Prock, and Donald Tabron II, and examining the impact of NIL, recruiting politics, and program fit on high school signal-callers. Brian Smith tackles tough questions about commitment, player development, and how teams are recalibrating their approach in a rapidly evolving recruiting landscape. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Abe Gordon and Mike Bell recap a weekend of championship soccer, debating the quality of the halftime show and Argentina's response to their loss against Spain. They also dive into SEC Media Days, questioning if the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC and evaluating the pressure on Steve Sarkisian at Texas. 01:16 - Halftime Performance Reviews 03:18 - Spain vs Argentina Analysis 07:49 - SEC Conference Supremacy Debate
Creighton got a french player! Creighton is going defensive, and some big publications have Nebraska's B1G predictions!
July hoops w/ Robin Washut! What does this say about where the program stands currently? The Big Ten vs SEC is the talk of college football today, Greg Sankey's motives, and reseating for Husker Athletic events.
Blaine and Zach discuss a quote from Josh Heupel about Lane Kiffin at SEC Media Days. They also talk about the scheduling in College Football and differences between the SEC and Big Ten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason show. In this edition, we talk about the middle six Big Ten teams from 2025, and their chances for improvement in 2026. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is this the PERFECT Big 12 football road trip for the 2026 college football season?! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down his DREAM Big 12 football road trip for the 2026 season, but with ONE CAVEAT: He can't go to every single stadium. And he only goes to each stadium once. Who gets cut? Let us know what you think in the comments! Subscribe if you're exhausted by the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football news.
Can Wisconsin's offense finally take off in 2026? In this full Wisconsin football offensive preview, Rajeev and Justin break down Jeff Grimes' system, what the Badgers' offensive identity should look like, and whether Colton Joseph can unlock the version of this offense Wisconsin fans have been waiting to see. We project the depth chart at quarterback, offensive line, running back, wide receiver and tight end—identifying the biggest strength and concern at every position. Plus, we hand out offensive superlatives, predict the run-pass split, name potential breakout players and debate who may be overrated, underrated and under the most pressure. Can Wisconsin establish a clear identity, produce more explosive plays and finally become a dangerous Big Ten offense? Or will the same questions follow the Badgers into another season? Subscribe for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage! Follow The Bucky Report: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport https://x.com/RajeevBadgers https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ Topics covered: Wisconsin football 2026, Luke Fickell, Jeff Grimes' offense, Colton Joseph, Abu Sama III, Darrion Dupree, Eugene Hilton Jr., Kevin Heywood, Austin Kawecki, Jacob Harris, the projected offensive depth chart, offensive line, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, breakout players and Big Ten expectations. #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #ColtonJoseph #JeffGrimes #LukeFickell Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast asks which team needs to 'come out swinging' in 2026. What's the one word you would use to describe Baker Mayfield's legacy at this point? Super Bowl Champion and Heisman Trophy Winner Desmond Howard talks about life after football and the Big Ten. Plus, how will George Pickens playing on the franchise tag go in Dallas? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the 2026 college football season rapidly approaching, Doug and college football insider Tony Barnhart dive deep into the off-field politics and on-field storylines dominating the sport. First, a break down of the Cruz-Cantwell bill addressing the NIL Clearinghouse. They discuss the revelation that $355 million in NIL deals were approved while $90 million were rejected during the first year of the clearinghouse. They also analyze the bill's 19-9 committee vote, its upcoming path to the full Senate, and why the SEC and Big Ten are pushing back to protect their ability to pool television resources. Then, SEC Media Days kicks off Monday, July 20th, making its first-ever appearance in Tampa, Florida. The guys preview what to expect from the event's 16 participating schools. Finally, the new era of the SEC brings six new head coaches to the podium, including Will Stein at Kentucky, Alex Golesh at Auburn, and Ryan Silverfield at Arkansas. Tony also highlights the pressure facing Kalen DeBoer and expectations for Arch Manning's upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us for a jam-packed weekend edition of High School Sports Saturday! With the 2026 fall sports season right around the corner, we are breaking down everything you need to know about Middle Tennessee athletics. In This Episode: Coach James Counce (Rockvale Rockets Football): Entering his second year at the helm, Coach Counce discusses closing the competitive gap in a brutal Region 3-6A. We dive into the importance of building team toughness, what to expect from his southpaw quarterback, and how the Rockets are preparing for their opening scrimmages against Beech and Franklin. Garth Bouldin (High School Power Hour): Garth drops by to announce the highly anticipated return of the High School Power Hour! The Friday night staple is back for its second season starting August 14th. We talk about the challenges of mid-state scheduling, battling weather delays, and expanding the show's footprint to highlight even more local sports programs. Tom Kreeger (The Dandy Dozen): It is the 20th anniversary of the Dandy Dozen! Tom breaks down the 2026 list featuring standout Middle Tennessee recruits, including top-tier SEC and Big Ten commits. We also take a fun, honest look back at the biggest "misses" in the Dandy Dozen's two-decade history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's BIG 12 WINNERS & LOSERS, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why a new Texas Tribune report is NOT a good look for Cody Campbell and Texas Tech. What is the Big 12 fallout from it?Plus, we look at teams with older players, who end up as BIG winners this week. And what other conference ended up a winner?Subscribe if you're exhausted by the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football news.
On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by USBWA Hall of Famer Rick Bozich to recap IU basketball's exhibition on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.Support Inside the Hall and Podcast on the Brink with a donation: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/donate-to-inside-the-hall/ Subscribe to Peacock to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/peacock (affiliate link) Subscribe to B1G+ to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/big-ten-plus/ (affiliate link) Buy IU basketball tickets at Vivid Seats: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/vivid-seats (affiliate link)
Chuck starts today’s show with his opening monologue, and we check in with Heath Cline live from ACC Kickoff. We then talk with Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key, and Wake Forest QB Gio Lopez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We start hour 2 of the show with our conversation with Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, and we check back in with Heath Cline from Charlotte. We then talk with Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, and Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt calls golf a 'niche sport', are Big Ten schools basketball schools or basketball schools, more Nebraska vs Indiana, our use of the phrase 'great question', environmentalism, and tonight's Zone Night at Werner Park.
Hour 1 of Friday's 3 Man Front featured Capitol Hill entering "deal mode" with the SEC & Big Ten, Dabo Swinney sparring with the media at ACC media days and the coach Wimp Sanderson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest Five Heart Podcast covered Nebraska recruiting, transfer portal news, Michigan's ongoing controversies, and a lighthearted Big Ten-themed music challenge. The hosts opened by celebrating 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor's rise to five-star status, praising both his Elite 11 performance and his dedication to recruiting future Huskers. They also discussed Nebraska adding running back Tikey Hayes, viewing the transfer as valuable depth for the backfield while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Mekhi Nelson's availability.The emotional centerpiece of the show was the return of site founder Jon Johnston following his recent stroke. Johnston shared the story of suffering the medical emergency while visiting Las Vegas, undergoing an emergency thrombectomy, and beginning a challenging rehabilitation process. Despite lingering fatigue and speech difficulties, he maintained his trademark humor, describing surreal hospital experiences, discussing his recovery, and expressing optimism about making occasional appearances on future live shows. The hosts warmly welcomed him back and encouraged listeners with his positive attitude and determination.Later, the panel debated Michigan's latest off-field issues before transitioning into a fun segment pairing every Big Ten football program with a song reflecting its personality. The creative exercise produced humorous comparisons, nostalgic music references, and spirited discussion, culminating with each host selecting a song for Nebraska that reflected the program's proud history, frustrating recent struggles, and enduring optimism. The episode concluded with appreciation for the fan community and the traditional “Go Big Red” signoff.
Eddie Ramirez took an unconventional route into strength and conditioning. He spent his teenage years and early twenties as a competitive breakdancer before a friend showed him that college strength coaching was even a career path. Internships at Syracuse and Texas followed, and by the time he wrapped his stint with Texas football in 2019, he knew this was what he wanted to do for good.Now in his fourth year at Indiana University, Ramirez works with volleyball, men's and women's swimming and diving, and men's golf. Volleyball has been his primary focus, and he's been direct with his athletes from day one. Competing with programs like Wisconsin, Purdue, and Nebraska, teams that lean on deep talent pools, meant Indiana needed something else to close the gap. Ramirez calls it grit, and he builds it by refusing to sugarcoat hard training while staying honest with his athletes about his own tough stretches.That same directness shapes how he works with the program's international athletes. Rather than expecting them to adjust to a new sport system and a new country on the same timeline as everyone else, Ramirez has taught himself greetings and coaching cues in his athletes' native languages, including Russian and Turkish, to shorten the adjustment period and build trust early.Key Takeaways- Competing with programs that out-talent you requires a deliberate culture decision, not just harder workouts. Ramirez tells his volleyball team upfront that training will be uncomfortable, and backs it up by being vulnerable about his own hard moments.- International athletes are managing two adjustments at once: a new training system and a new country. Ramirez shortens that gap by learning basic phrases and coaching cues in their language.- Skill progression should be athlete-paced, not calendar-paced. If a full clean takes a year to teach safely, that's the timeline he uses.- His own path into the field was nontraditional. Five years as a competitive breakdancer came before he even knew college strength and conditioning existed as a job.- He's actively working to close a skill gap this year: getting sharper with GPS and data tracking through Catapult.Quote Block"It's not because I hate you guys or think you're out of shape. We've got to have a little extra when we're competing against these big-name teams."- Eddie Ramirez, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Indiana University
Happy Thursday! Rims had his X account hacked & he's selling us Crypto, we're not happy with the British Open weather, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Timmy's excited for OSU hoops, Common Man's really upset at his wife, he's also still buying CD's & we play some Too Hot audio.
Conference realignment might be heating back up with a congressional clamp down lurking on the horizon. Dan Owen joins Ryan Burns to discuss several elements of college football business, including the Big Ten's TV ratings and what the future might hold for college football scheduling.
Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson of Husker247 break down the addition of former Penn State running back Tykee Hayes and what it means for the Huskers' running back room in 2026. The guys discuss Hayes' time at Penn State and how he fits into a relatively young group in Lincoln. In the second segment the guys discuss one offseason basketball power ranking and where the Huskers fit into the overall picture in the Big Ten this season.
@JeffreyTheGreek keeps 'em coming, this time with a nearby workhorse - Ryan Burns @RyanBurnsMN of @Minnesota247. JTG & Ryan rear back and deliver a whopper of a Pod that covers a LOT of the 2026 Gophers. This is a fun one with a longtime FotP. Take a Listen! Uno! Dos!! TresAgaves!!!
Heath starts hour 2 catching up with Senior Bowl CEO Drew Fabianich, and how political influence backfired on Texas Tech. We then catch up with Jimbo Fisher from the ACC Network, and Syracuse LB Antoine Deslauriers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heath Cline live from ACC Kickoff today as we set the scene for day 2 of ACC Kickoff, and a some words from some key Miami offensive players. We then talk with Florida State head coach Mike Norvell, and Clemson LB Sammy Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crain & Cone break down their top-five biggest, most-consequential football games this season in the Big Ten -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- -- 0:00 Intro, Criteria 4:14 5. Oregon vs. USC 6:57 4. Washington vs. Oregon 10.57 3. Michigan vs. Ohio State 14:11 2. Oregon vs. Ohio State 17:09 1. Ohio State vs. Indiana 19:59 Honorable Mentions 27:23 Wrapping up on Top-5 Big Ten Games -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #bigten #bigtenfootball Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this Heartland College Sports episode, Pete Mundo explains what's REALLY going on with these strange Texas Tech - ACC rumors. What do Big 12 fans need to know as to what it means to the future of the conference.Plus, Mundo answers your questions about whether or not the BIG 12 is loved or hated, a wild realignment idea sends Mundo off the deep end (for the better?), plus, Pete has to defend his BIG 12 brand rankings, along with conversations around Dave Aranda's future, the top tier of the Big 12 Conference, and a personal question about a previous work stop!Subscribe to the channel if you're SICK of the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football media!