Podcast appearances and mentions of bill bender

A CFB end of season breakdown & a glimpse into 2026

Matt Postins, Bill Bender on CFB & Chris Kuball

The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins the show Looking ahead at the world of college sports The Top 5 at 5:00

Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News, joins the program to talk CFP National Championship.

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Baker Mayfield fires at Kevin Stefanski

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 20, 2025. National Championship Game: Indiana vs Miami Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU Cougars forward Would You Rather? Steve Bartle, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Hot and Cold: NFL Divisional Round Edition The Top 10: Worst of the 2025 CFB Season Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Baker Mayfield fires at Kevin Stefanski

Today in history, previewing tonight's title tilt with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Kevin Durant makes history, Ed Cooley's keeping perspective & Curt Cignetti's not going to the NFL, recapping the weekend's NFL divisional round and what's the future of the college football playoff. 

National Title game tonight!  With guests Don Fischer, Coach Griff, Bill Bender and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Bender of Sporting News sizes up the national championship game matchup. Chuck and Heath look at multiple portal QB developments. Former Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson will be part of ESPN's coaches film room broadcast Monday night - he discusses that and more with Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Fourth Hour of Baskin and Phelps on January 16, 2026

Bill Bender of The Sporting News has thoughts on what needs to change with the CFP -- Starting with the first round byes.

ISB Radio, January 16th with guests Zach Osterman, Rick Bozich, and Bill Bender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to get ready for the CFP Title Game on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (⁠⁠⁠⁠@MPhillips331⁠⁠⁠⁠) kicks off the show by recapping all six games from Wild Card Weekend (2:03) and setting the stage for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Mike is then joined by Bill Bender (⁠⁠⁠⁠@BillBender92⁠⁠⁠⁠) of The Sporting News to preview the CFP Title Game matchup between Indiana and Miami (16:25) as well as catch up on the latest college football news with the season coming to a close. Mike then makes his Divisional Round picks (39:05) with Ian Sacks (@IanRSacks) and examines a very mid Yankees' offseason (57:43) in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Bill Bender's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠college football coverage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for The Sporting News!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Phillips's channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube!

1/13/26: Sporting News' Bill Bender Talks CFP Semis Reactions, National Championship Preview & So Much More!

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! College Football is not catering to the Fans but does it matter...Indiana serves notice and routes Oregon. The latest Transfer Portal News from the Buckeyes including breaking news during the Show. The Buckeye Hoops team and Blue Jackets split their weekend. Ohio State Women got a big win. The Buckeye Depth Chart for next season as of now. NFL Coaching hire cycle. The Steelers look for their first playoff win since 2017 tonight. Austin Ward, The Sporting News' Bill Bender, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

This date in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News chats Indiana-Miami, CFP expansion and more, Quick Hitters: Brooks Koepka back to the PGA & 16-team CFP field gains momentum, it was a thrilling Wild Card weekend in the NFL and does Indiana's success change how CFB teams should build their rosters. 

On this podcast: Dave, Payton, KP and David ring in 2026 with a loaded football show including:New York Daily News Reporter Antwan Staley joining the guys to talk: Black Monday in the NFL, The Ravens firing John Harbaugh, whats next for both, the curious case of Brian Flores, and preview Super Wild Card Weekend. (3:36-47:48)Sporting News own Bill Bender returns to break down all the kids in the transfer portal, how good Miami has been, can Ole Miss survive the outside noise, is Indiana the best team in college football, and which matchup do we wanna see in the championship game. (47:49-END) 

1/6/26: Sporting News' Bill Bender Recaps Ohio State's Season, Preview CFP Semifinals, Transfer Portal Drama & So Much More!

Iowa women outlast Northwestern, Men vs. Minnesota preview, Transfer Portal news, Bill Bender on the College Football Playoff

ISB Radio, December 31st with guests Bill Bender, Rhett Lewis, and Coach Griff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa women outlast Northwestern, Men vs. Minnesota preview, Transfer Portal news, Bill Bender on the College Football Playoff

Myles Garrett gets the sack record, Pittsburgh wins the AFC North, today in history, Bill Bender talking the CFP & transfer portal, Quick Hitters: Big game tonight for Ohio State men's hoops, Dabo's going back & Texas Tech lands a big fish in the portal, plenty of Ohio State football discussion regarding the portal, loss to Miami and more and who we've got in the NFL playoffs. 

In this hour of Cashing Out, host Dustin Swedelson gives live updates of the Sugar Bowl between Ole Miss and Georgia. Also, joining the show is Bill Bender, Sporting News Senior Writer, to talk about the Sugar Bowl and CFP Semi-Finals.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12/30/25: Sporting News' Bill Bender Previews Cotton Bowl, Talks Ohio State 2003 National Championship Rematch & So Much More!

Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News, joins the program to preview the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs and talks Kyle Whittingham to Michigan.

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jake Hatch filling in What's next for BYU? Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News The Top 10: Leading Scorers in the NBA Currently

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on December 30, 2025. Jake Hatch filling in Las Vegas Bowl: #15 Utah vs Nebraska NFL Blitz: Falcons stun the Rams on Monday night Would You Rather? What's next for BYU? Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News The Top 10: Leading Scorers in the NBA Currently Steve Bartle, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Keyonte George should be an All Start Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics

Sports fans are in for a treat tonight and tomorrow thanks to a loaded CFP slate. Bill Bender joined the guys to preview all the action.

Tuesday Hour 2: Bill Bender on CFP & Blake Bolden talking Drake Relays

Tito & Justin Zwick hosting this morning, this date in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News on Ohio State-Miami, CFP quarterfinals and more, Quick Hitters: Derrick Henry's greatness & OU promotes John Hauser, Michigan tabs Kyle Whittingham as their next head coach and we recap the weekend's NFL action. 

12/23/25: Sporting News' Bill Bender Recaps CFP First Round, Previews Ohio State-Miami Rematch, National Title Favorites & So Much More!

On this hour of Cashing Out, Marc Malusis live updates the Sunday Night Football game between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens. Bill Bender also joins the show to talk about college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tito & Austin Ward hosting today, this date in history, Bill Bender helps us recap the CFP opening round, Quick Hitters: Where Michigan's head coaching search goes next & Ed Cooley's assault, breaking down the matchup between Ohio State and Miami and the Steelers gain control of the AFC North plus more from the NFL weekend.

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! The Buckeyes sit and wait as the CFP gets underway tonight. An epic Thursday Night Football game last night and improbable win for the Seahawks. The CBJ 3rd period woes continue. We now know why OU fired their football coach. The Transfer Portal has hit Ohio State. Bill Bender of The Sporting News, Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Buckeye Blitz, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things

Wednesday Hour 3: Bill Bender, Statues, Lucas' Notebook & Connor's Power Play

12/16/25: Sporting News' Bill Bender Talks Transfer Portal Madness, College Football Playoff First Round & So Much More!

It's time to get ready for the College Football Playoff on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (⁠⁠⁠@MPhillips331⁠⁠⁠) kicks off the show by weighing in on the sad state of New York's football teams (1:45) as the NFL regular season begins to wind down. Mike is then joined by Bill Bender (⁠⁠⁠@BillBender92⁠⁠⁠) of The Sporting News to preview the College Football Playoff (6:21) and react to one of the craziest regular seasons in recent memory. Mike then makes his Week 16 NFL Picks (26:14) with Giants' fan Justin Diaz and reacts to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup (56:58) in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Bill Bender's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠college football coverage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for The Sporting News!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Phillips's channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube!

Hawkeye talk with Eliot Clough, Bill Bender on College Football & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports

Hawkeye talk with Eliot Clough, Bill Bender on College Football & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Justin Zwick! The Browns and Bengals don't score any touchdowns in their losses, Fernando Mendoza is Indiana's first Heisman winner, Big names go down to injury in the NFL this weekend, and Bill Bender from The Sporting News joins us.

The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins the show The 2026 SEC Schedule has been released Four Vols earn AP All SEC Honors

Thursday Hour 1: Bill Bender, Cy-Hawk recap

CyHawk Women Recap, Bill Bender on College Football - Variety Telethon

12/9/25: Sporting News' Bill Bender Talks, Bronko Nagurski Award Ceremony, Heisman Finalists Revealed, CFP Fallout, Notre Dame Rejects Bowl Game & So Much More!

Today in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News recaps the CFB championship weekend and the CFP bracket, Quick Hitters: Penn State hires Matt Campbell, Daniel Jones tears his Achilles & the Jets miss the playoffs (again), breaking down Ohio State's loss to Indiana and what lies ahead in the college football playoff and what we think about the CFP bracket. 

It's championship weekend and chaos reigns. supreme in college football

12.5.25 Hour 4 1:00- What should be the goal for the Commanders & Jayden Daniels down the stretch? 21:00- Bill Bender from SportingNews to preview championship weekend and discuss the local teams including JMU who play tonight!

Bill Bender from SportingNews to preview championship weekend and discuss the local teams including JMU who play tonight!

Thursday Hour 1: Iowa State rolls, Bill Bender & Scott from Jethros

The Sporting News' Bill Bender joins the show The Top 4 at 4:00