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Recorded: November 17th 2025 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan welcome on Robert Gallery, former No. 2 overall pick and Iowa legend, who joins the show for a raw, emotional, and deeply honest interview. He talks about growing up as a Big Ten boy, his recruiting journey, and the moment he realized the NFL was actually possible. From his Draft and Combine experience to stories about Kirk Ferentz, Warren Sapp, and JaMarcus Russell, Robert paints a full picture of life in the league during his career with Raiders. But where this episode truly hits different is when Robert opens up about the mental health battles he faced while playing. He shares what led to his retirement, the moment he hit rock bottom, and how he eventually found the strength to start helping himself. Robert walks The Boys through his Ibogaine experience, DMT trip, and the long journey toward healing his brain, rebuilding his marriage, and finding purpose through the Vet Solutions Foundation. Big Hugs, Tiny Kisses!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia Tech has found their man. James Franklin is set to become Virginia Tech's next head football coach. It was a short break for Franklin after being fired from Penn State just a few weeks ago. Can he bring the Hokies back to the top of the ACC? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss Franklin's decision. Is Virginia Tech the right fit for Franklin and why did he make this choice now? How successful can he be in Blacksburg?Then, the guys look into another important bit of coaching news as we move from the ACC to the SEC. The Lane Kiffin saga continues to get more complicated by the day. Kiffin's family was spotted checking out both Baton Rouge and Gainsville as Florida and LSU continue to try to lure Kiffin away from Ole Miss. Now, Ole Miss has given Kiffin a deadline to make a decision. Andy, Ross and Godfrey take a look at the situation from the sides of both Kiffin and Ole Miss. Then, they chat about what they think Kiffin will do and how this whole process will play out.Later, the guys preview Tuesday night's College Football Playoff rankings. With the CFP chair, Baylor AD Mack Rhoades, stepping down, Utah AD Mark Harlan steps in to fill the Big 12's spot on the committee and Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek is set to become the new CFP chair. How will this change affect the committee? Plus, how might Oklahoma beating Alabama shake up the rankings and could a team like Oregon suffer as a result? Also, the Big Ten's deal with UC Investments presses pause. Ross has the latest update on the ever-evolving situation.Get caught up on all things college football with College Football Enquirer.(0:59) - James Franklin to Virginia Tech(26:29) - Lane Kiffin given decision deadline by Ole Miss(47:18) - CFP committee shake-up(50:07) - Will Bama be ranked over Oregon in the latest CFP rankings?(54:39) - Big Ten's investment deal hits a pause Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

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On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the Tuesday show with Puck's thoughts on the Josh Naylor deal, five years $92.5 million.  It's a great start for the Mariners this offseason, but it can't be the only move the Mariners make.  Puck then welcomes John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com on the show to cover college football.   They chat about what Rick Neuheisel's  role should be in college football, because he's too good just to be on television.  What's next at Oregon State on the coaching search, and does it include Neuheisel or is Oregon State looking at former Cougars head coach Nick Rolovich?  The Pac-12 has a new media deal with USA Network, is it good enough?  The Big Ten equity plan is on hold, will it ever happen and why was Washington reportedly in the third tier of the revenue plan?  Lastly, will Oregon win easily this weekend against USC?Danny Kelly, The Ringer joins Puck to talk the growing narrative around Sam Darnold, Mike Macdonald's dominating defense, Seahawks fans feelings toward Darnold and the unfortunate injury to Falcons quarterback Michael Penix. Former Seahawks defensive back Paul Moyer joins Puck to discuss the passing of his teammate Kenny Easley.  Paul reflects on their friendship and what made Easley so dominant as a football player. “On This Day…” Puck celebrates one of the best holiday movies ever made! Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   (1:00) Puck (6:52) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (43:32) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (1:12:46) Paul Moyer on the passing of Kenny Easley (1:24:06) “On this Day….”  (1:29:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich take a look at the latest Heisman odds, and question if there is anyone who can challenge the two favored Big Ten signal callers in Julian Sayin and Fernando Mendoza. Plus, what is currently the best long shot bet to make in the market right now?

Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich react to last night's NFL action, which saw Dak Prescott and the Cowboys passing offense heat up, to decimate the Raiders 33-16. Plus, did this weekend's line for Bengals-Patriots shift, after the NFL announced Ja'Marr Chase's will be suspended? Then, we glance at the latest Heisman odds, and question if there is anyone who can challenge the two favored Big Ten signal callers in Julian Sayin and Fernando Mendoza. Plus, what is currently the best long shot bet to make in the market right now? The hour wraps with divisional future bets in both the AFC East and South, with some intriguing numbers currently on the board.

The possible scenarios in the college football playoff are getting really wacky. Could Oregon really end up facing Alabama?

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Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! James Franklin has a new home at Virginia Tech. There was a cow wreaking havoc on 270 last night. The Jackets blow it but get the win over the Canadiens and Marchenko is becoming a superstar. Hear from Ryan Day's appearance on Buckeye Roundtable last night. Dem Boys crush the Raiders on MNF. Michigan leaving the Big Ten....The Browns plan for success for Shedeur and The Bengals respond to Spit Gate. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

We had Iowa still in our top 5 last week even with the loss to Oregon (by 2 points)….now they have lost at USC by 5 points to fall to 6-4 on the year…how much does that 4th loss drop them in our standings? Penn State gets their first win of B1G play and is a 9.5 point favorite vs. Nebraska…should that factor into our rankings at all?  Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

November 18, 2025 Hour 2. Poll Question. The Heisman, will the Indiana QB win it? Big Ten and Private Equity, what does it all mean.

USC vs Oregon on Saturday will be a College Football Playoff Elimination Game and we're breaking down what it means for the Big Ten, the playoff race, and the betting odds. Then we dive into LeBron James' return to the Lakers and what it means for LA's ceiling this season. And finally, we take a hard look at the 49ers: are they built for a Wildcard run, or are there deeper issues hiding under the hood? High-energy West Coast sports talk, bold takes, and zero apologies. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Seahawks vs Rams Recap 4:51 NFC Contenders 6:16 Da Bears 7:48 Intro 8:31 AL MVP Debate 11:25 NBA R.O.Y So Far 14:25 Memphis Grizzlies  16:40 LeBron James Is Back 20:33 49ers Wildcard Hopes 23:09 USC vs Oregon 32:18 Outro - Athleisure Wear 33:11 Outro - 10.5 Point Bet   Click to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbenkwinn_      Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbenkwinn_  https://x.com/bigbenkwinn_?s=21  https://www.threads.net/@bigbenkwinn_  https://discord.gg/BCqZduTD    Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com

Jessica Coody sits down with assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Jaylen Reyes to recap the West Coast road trip for Nebraska Volleyball, how the team responded to losing the first set of B1G conference play, what impressed him the most about the performance against USC, the record crowds and rock star receptions for the Huskers on the road, Jaylen also breaks down the newest signing class for Husker VB, Gabby Divot, Jayden Robinson and Keoni Williams, he dives into recruiting and the attributes they look for in potential student-athletes and how they put together the class every year, he also talks closing out the regular season with just four matches remaining, celebrating victories but getting better every day, and much more!

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Detroit Sports Podcast -- The Michigan Podcast This episode --Can Bryce Underwood be fixed before The Game? Steve Deace dives deep on this week's Michigan Podcast!  After back-to-back duds vs. Michigan State and Purdue, the true freshman QB is regressing. Steve lays out the data: Michigan's offense has systemically improved, but Bryce's stats are nearly identical to last year's QBs. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they debate QB development, Ohio State's elite defense, and why weather could be Michigan's X-factor!

Chuck and Heath discuss the Big Ten's latest 24 team playoff proposal. Chris Clark of Gamecock Central assesses South Carolina in the aftermath of blowing a 30-3 halftime lead at Texas A&M. Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 sizes up Alabama after the loss to Oklahoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Austin, Dak, and Hunter discuss the Husker basketball win over Oklahoma in Sioux Falls and then give initial thoughts on Penn State.

On this Monday football recap, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan dive into Week 11 of the NFL and College Football. The Boys break down the Eagles beating the Lions and proving Will wrong again for picking against Philadelphia. They also get into Seahawks–Rams and whether Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold deserves MVP buzz. Will and Taylor react to Josh Allen’s record-setting performance against the Buccaneers, Steelers–Bengals, Packers–Giants, whether the Chiefs might actually miss the playoffs after losing to the Denver Broncos, and more from Week 11. On the college football side, The Boys dive into the chaos surrounding the College Football Playoff. Will and Taylor explain why the SEC and Big Ten should get more playoff spots as the ACC and Group of 5 risk losing a place. They break down Michigan’s path and whether the Wolverines can make the CFP if they beat Ohio State. The boys hit on all the biggest moments from a wild Week 12 of college football — and you won’t want to miss it! Big hugs, tiny kisses. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro2:13 Jets v Patriots6:19 Buccaneers v Bills9:09 Dolphins v Commanders12:06 Chiefs v Broncos13:28 Chargers v Jaguars15:20 Steelers v Bengals22:23 Vikings v Bears28:55 Seahawks v Rams33:11 Texans v Titans45:53 49ers v Cardinals49:09 Lions v Eagles53:30 Ravens v Browns56:57 NFC & AFC Standings1:05:46 #TierTalk 1:12:40 COLLEGE FOOTBALL STARTS 1:13:36 College Football Playoff Chaos1:45:25 33:45 South Carolina v Texas A&M1:52:20 40:40 SEC Is WILD1:54:27 42:50 #TierTalk1:57:16 45:40 Alabama v OklahomaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Penn State's first Big Ten win and Terry Smith's emotional Monday press conference, we break down key takeaways, including how Smith factors into future plans, the success of Kaytron Allen, steps forward for the defense, rising freshmen and motivation for a bowl game. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. 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

2 hours and 34 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Offense vs Northwestern Starts at :51 This doesn't even qualify as a top five weird Northwestern game (we list our top five). This week's snack of the week is organic pumpkin seeds. On one level, this kinda looked like Michigan's best game of the year on offense and defense. Michigan comes out slinging it and Bryce's confidence seemed like it was at another level, but he made young mistakes. What happened on Bryce's sacks? Playing Northwestern always kinda feels like they have your signs. Michigan was able to counter some of Northwestern's defensive counters. Most of the mistakes are coming from freshmen which is just something that happens. Missed cuts on zone is whatever but missed cuts on power isn't good. Bryson Kuzdzal came in and did just fine. Bryce's scrambles were pretty good and mostly improvisation, his interceptions were freshman stuff. Safeties were baiting him, can he anticipate that in the future? The first interception was not understanding how to read the coverage, the second one was just needing to throw the ball better. Andrew Marsh made the Michigan catch of the year, you have a dedicated receiver going into next year. You could have 12 of 14 boxes in a great position next year. Andrew Marsh is the best freshman receiver since... Manningham? How much does this performance mean against Ohio State? The reverse fumble is on Chip Lindsey.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Defense vs Northwestern Starts at 44:15 Northwestern came into this game with a pretty good ground game and they got stuffed. This was a good game to run the 5-2 in, Northwestern is on the opposite end of the spectrum from USC. Northwestern's gamesmanship cost them two false starts, Michigan tipped what they were running multiple times. The defensive backs got beat a few times but sometimes a receiver just makes a nice play over you. You probably don't want to put Zeke Berry on Jeremiah Smith, Jyaire Hill is getting his star back. Brandyn Hillman tackled with his arms! He's grown as a much more mature player over the season. They're defending screens now! TJ Metcalf body-slammed a guy.   3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:08:55 Takes hotter than suburban Chicago in mid-November. There seems to be differing views on how much people liked this venue for a football game. The camera shots were weird. Seth and Dave think the inside of the stadium is magical, Brian not so much. It might've actually been 90% Michigan fans. They did the best they could with clock management at the end of the first half. What about timeouts at the end of the second half? Zvada kicked the ball into the street outside of the stadium. Brian takes responsibility for the missed field goals by changing the preview. Semaj got replaced, he's a better player than he's performed but he may be overdue for a mental health break. 4th down decisions. NFL calculator says there's a complete coin flip in decision making. It shouldn't be a holding call if you're getting your ass kicked. Semaj was on the ground with the ball but they didn't overturn the fumble? There's no transparency between officiating and the fans, other conferences and sports are getting better at it. 4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:59:37 USC 26, Iowa 21 Iowa jumped out to a nice lead but scored zero points in the second half. The Hawkeyes lost three offensive linemen. The universe is paying them back for all the 10 win seasons they had no business having. USC is now a legitimate playoff contender.  Indiana 31, Wisconsin 7 This was a sludge fart for Indiana in the first half but put it away in the second. Wisconsin is one of the worst Big Ten offenses ever contemplated. Most of Wisconsin's offense was off of a couple weird plays.  Penn State 28, Michigan State 10 A rock fight between two of the worst teams in the league. Michigan State had 15 wins over the last three years... well at least they did. Penn State won the very ugly trophy which might actually be the best trophy and they looked like they really wanted it. Illinois 24, Maryland 6 Maryland is not even trying to run the ball anymore. Illinois ground them to a pulp. Don't throw at Maryland, just run them over.  Washington 49, Purdue 13 Washington doubles Purdue in yardage and most of that was likely garbage time for Purdue.  Oregon 42, Minnesota 13  This feels like danger zone for PJ Fleck. They could lose to Wisconsin?? Ohio State 48, UCLA 10 UCLA is without Nico in this game, their backup has never thrown a college pass. UCLA is moving out of the Rose Bowl??  MUSIC: "Slow Burn"—The Rose City Band "Swans"—Maston "Optimism"—Jana Horn “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra  

Indiana survived a sluggish shooting performance to defeat Incarnate Word 68-61, moving to 4-0 in the Darian DeVries Era despite shooting just 20.8% from 3 and missing several open looks throughout the game. The Hoosiers built a comfortable 19-point lead with stellar defense through the first 30 minutes, but allowed Incarnate Word back into the game late before responding with clutch plays from Tucker DeVries and Tayton Conerway to close it out.Brian Tonsoni and Bob Moats break down what happens when a perimeter-oriented team can't buy a bucket, examining how Indiana's defensive intensity (holding Incarnate Word to 0.95 points per possession) and physicality on the boards in the second half kept them in control even when nothing was falling offensively.Sam Alexis's game-changing spark off the bench with 16 points (5-7 FG), 8 rebounds, and energy that completely shifted the game's momentum when Indiana needed it mostTrent Sisley's rebounding impact with 8 boards in just 20 minutes, attacking the glass with aggression that helped Indiana turn around a poor defensive rebounding startThe Spain action to start the game getting Reed Bailey an easy dunk, showcasing DeVries's willingness to use his best shooters as screeners in creative waysTayton Conerway's all-around excellence with 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, and the playmaking that kept Indiana's offense from completely stallingConor Enright's hustle plays throughout all 33 minutes, including key offensive rebounds and defensive pressure even when the blocking foul calls didn't go his wayThe concerning final 8-10 minutes where Indiana let a 19-point lead shrink to 5, showing they need to learn how to finish games with intensity even when aheadIndiana's defensive pressure and screen navigation forcing two shot clock violations and disrupting Incarnate Word's offensive flow for most of the gameAll that and more in this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on "Hot Mic", Two things can be true at the same time. 1) The SEC is by far the deepest and best conference in America as evidenced by a pair of 3-7 teams taking a pair of Playoff teams to the brink on the road AND 2) Ohio State and Indiana are the two most dominant teams in College Football. Plus, Panthers All-Time Leading Rusher, Jonathan Stewart on why every player should want to play for Dan Lanning and Indiana is nothing without Fernando Mendoza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some of this will be readdressed in ‘Headscratchers'…but what a win by Oklahoma vs. Alabama and an impressive blowout by Georgia of Texas Of course…the story of the day was Texas A&M falling behind 30-3 at halftime to South Carolina and coming back to win, 31-30…just an unreal tale of 2 halves  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we're thrilled to be joined by Geralen Stack-Eaton, recently named the 14th head coach at Cal. She spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach at Minnesota before coming to Berkeley, helping the Golden Gophers qualify for three NCAA Championships and capture the program's first Big Ten title in 15 years in 2021. Prior to coaching, she was a standout gymnast at Alabama, where she helped the Crimson Tide win two NCAA team titles.Geralen joins us to talk about how the transition is going, which new faces you might see in the lineup this season, the team's goals, and more.A huge shout-out to our friend Dr. JD Barton for helping us with this interview.Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Christa, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Maria L, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, M, Derek H, Martin, Sharon B, Randee B, MSU, Kimberly G, Robert H, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Mama T, Kelsey, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Bethany J, Diane J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Taryn M, Dana B, Jamie S, Chuck C, Je_GL, Kaitlin, Susan P, Mallory D, LFC_Hokie, Ella, Debbie, Kay, Diane J, Julie B,, Austin K, Jane, Sarah, Amy, Stephen S, Johanna T, Alison S, Kristina T, Abigail W, Becky, Ola S, Jennifer K, Kate M, Claudia, Erin L, Sarah A, Kennedy B, Thomas B, Kihika N, Beth C, Amy, Renee PM, Ryan V, Brandon H, Tyler, Hayley B, Ben S, Kate, Landon, Danielle, ALittleUnderRotated, Dana C, Grace, Pat G , Lexi G, Laura N, Kathy, Katie A, Ruby B,, Róisín, Becca, Megan J, Emily D, Britton, Ry Shep, Reyna G, William A, MB, Jackson G, Brittany A, Stella, Ulo F, Noah C, Melissa H, Alexis, William M, Trish, Susie, Leslie G, Catherine B, Karlin, Laura L, Katy S, J'nia G, Kathy M, Kathy S, Okcaro, Caroline P, JD B, Cookiecutter, Ailish D, Wil D, Caroline M, kcmojojojo, Sammy S, Fabio B, Kerry H, Ricardo A, Brandon, Leah D, Joe S, Margaret G, Molly, Marco B, ClemsonTigersFan, Lisa B, Amelia G-G, Lauren DSO & Sarah M! 

Do we know which Big Ten teams will be appearing in the College Football Playoff? Will Michigan or USC get in? Rico Beard covers all this past weekend's action in the Big Ten and how three coaches removed themselves from the hot seat. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. 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

In this episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura unpack another gut-punch finish as they break down the USC heartbreaker, from the “Heartbreak Kids” vibes and missed breaks to the toe-tap drama, non-calls, and why they still believe this might be Iowa's best team since 2015. They revisit the electric “Philly Special” moment, highlight unsung standouts like freshman tight end DJ Vonnahme, and talk about how this group can respond, reset, and finish the season strong with a statement against Michigan State. Then the crew flips to the offensive side of the ball with wide receiver Seth Anderson, diving into his journey to Iowa City, his days as a multi-sport athlete in track and wrestling, and what ultimately pulled him out of the transfer portal and into the Hawkeye family. Seth opens up about learning the game from his dad, former NFL receiver “Flipper” Anderson, balancing a Business and Enterprise Leadership major with Big Ten football, and why his quiet, media-trained demeanor off the field doesn't stop him from talking a little trash between the lines.Whether you're still stinging from USC or already looking ahead to Michigan State, this episode delivers film-room insight, locker-room culture, and a closer look at one of Iowa's playmakers on the rise.

Sam and Connor discuss the scheduling in the Big Ten Conference, how big of an underdog Nebraska is this weekend, the QB controversy to come, and more.

QB and Doug go in depth on Oregon's dominant 42-13 win over Minnesota, go around the Big Ten and the Nation to cover the rest of week 12, then update their picks.

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