Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Connelly

This week on Bet the Process, ESPN's Bill Connelly returns to discuss the beginning of this college football season. He shares his rankings for this year, how he deals with transfers, and the effects of NIL on performance.

Bill Connelly of ESPN looks at week one as well as discussing his new book. Chuck and Heath discuss news from Florida and Alabama's weekly news conferences. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 the Zone Central Mississippi previews Mississippi State's game at Southern Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott are joined by Bill Connelly to preview the 2025 season. Cover 3 FREE Pick 'Em: splashsports.com/cover3 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Which B1G Ten HC is adding his own podcast to his schedule this season...a CFB Week 0 primer and Bill Connelly of ESPN shares his SP+ model with us for the upcoming college football season.

The originator of the SP+ model, Bill Connelly of ESPN returns to the show to analyze the entire CFB field on the eve of the first games of the season.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Big Sky Bright and special guest Bill Connelly, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. we talk about Bill's new book Forward Progress, talk about our love of the Top 767, Maine Maritime vs New England College on 10/25, and the SP+ formula, we also wonder if Bill is still looking to be Commissioner of College Football, then we do the SUPER SICKO SPINNING SELECTION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF for the Pioneer Football League and the SEC! We circle Stetson vs Marist on November 8th, we create the First Four of the FCS Playoffs at Dayton's Welcome Stadium, no way Cocky could have teeth, Kentucky's seal? LSU doesn't have a Motto, Rocky Top or Boomer Sooner as your alarm?, debate the Most Sickos moment in Texas Football history, a tale of two Vandy's and they have many notable government alumni, and much, much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN's Bill Connelly joins Josh on the first in-season edition of the I-80 Football Show to dive into his new book on college football; Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football. They discuss why he decided to write it, the 2006 Rose Bowl being the starting point, and the concerns and frustrations fans have with the sport. Plus:Bill's "What not to do" list for CFB.Where pay-for-play is going in the sport.The decades-long fight to bring a playoff to the sport.What soccer can teach us about CFB.They finish with a look at why Texas Tech is so intriguing in 2025 and beyond, as well as Matt Rhule's big third year at Nebraska.Preorder Bill's book here!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It’s that time again—the season is on the doorstep, and we brought in ESPN’s Bill Connelly to help us make sense of the chaos ahead. From his new SP+ rankings with a dozen teams clumped near the top to the Arch Manning hype train and a logjam of unproven quarterbacks, we dive headfirst into why 2025 might be the most unpredictable season in years. We cover the teams with the widest range of outcomes (hello, Tennessee), the portal-fueled rebuilds at Purdue and West Virginia, and which traditional powers might quietly be underrated. Bill also opens up about his new book Forward Progress, why realignment and money distribution could shape the sport’s future, and what “canaries in the coal mine” fans should keep an eye on. Plus, why offensive lines could make or break this year’s contenders, whether Texas Tech is ready to crash the playoff party, and what keeps college football so beautifully chaotic despite all the off-field drama. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro7:01 - Interview with Bill Connelly55:12 - Outtro & Show Updates Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it! Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Before the Box Score! In this episode, Nate Edwards welcomes special guest and Rock M legend Bill Connelly. The guys discuss the current state of Mizzou football, reflecting on the team's recent performance, coaching strategies, and player dynamics. They delve into the intricacies of roster building in college football, the impact of the transfer portal, and the significance of close games. The conversation also touches on the potential of the offense, quarterback battles, and the defensive strategies employed by the coaching staff. Bill shares insights from his new book, exploring the future of college football amidst ongoing changes in the sport. ---------- Subscribe to Rock M+ for access to Mizzou insider info, discussion boards, special live podcasts just for subscribers, and more! You can follow members of today's show on Twitter @ESPN_BillC & ⁠@NateGEdwards⁠. Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a Review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. Be sure to follow @RockMNation and @RockMRadio on Twitter. And if you aren't subscribed yet, please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with Bill Connelly, writer for ESPN, telling us who has the most returning* production in college football & what teams have the fewest IFs; then, Steve Robertson, who covers Mississippi State, says everything that's gone down at #HailState's fall camp; later, a listener wants to know if Nick Saban would have this upcoming team as a top-5 team; and finally, we update the latest from the fall camps of Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and, of course, Alabama. * explained in his interview "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men's and women's tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women's tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching trajectories, and which teams have the best shot at this season's national championship. Cade, Eric and Shane keep the conversation going, discussing recent golf highlights, including Justin Rose's win and Ryder Cup implications, as well as emerging MLB storylines such as the Milwaukee Brewers' dominance, surging offensive stats, and surprising betting odds for perennial favorites like the Dodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men's and women's tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women's tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching trajectories, and which teams have the best shot at this season's national championship. Cade, Eric and Shane keep the conversation going, discussing recent golf highlights, including Justin Rose's win and Ryder Cup implications, as well as emerging MLB storylines such as the Milwaukee Brewers' dominance, surging offensive stats, and surprising betting odds for perennial favorites like the Dodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Connelly joined the show to discuss Tennessee in the SP+ Rankings and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bill Connelly of ESPN (and SP+ fame) joins Matt and Brad to talk about his Mid-Missouri roots, how he developed the most well-known predictive metric in college football, and how he sees Mizzou Football shaping up this season. Later, Matt asks Brad about his summer travels, and Brad reveals his academic study of Romance language.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brenden and Andy discuss Bill Connelly's SP+ ranking of Mizzou relative to the rest of the SEC. Andy gives his one task the Royals must complete before the trade deadline. Plus, can Isiah Pacheco be a 1,000-yard rusher this season?

Bill and ESPN's Bill Connelly discuss College Football through the lens of his new book "Forward Progress". What can the history of the CFB tell us about its potential future? Plus, could conference realignment actually be a good thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down this year's SEC Media Days, where the spotlight was bright, but the drama was dull compared to the heat of the 1990s. The real fireworks may be coming in Week 1. With heavyweight matchups like Texas–Ohio State and LSU–Clemson on deck, the guys predict how the headlines might read when the dust settles. Plus, ESPN's Bill Connelly drops by to share insights from 'Forward Progress', a new must-read guide for every college football fan.   1:00 - SEC media days: Big stage, no heat 3:26 - SEC media days in the 1990s: Plenty of unfiltered feuds 13:02 - Is Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons an SEC game-changer? 19:26 - Is the SEC the deepest conference? 24:29 - Forecasting big outcomes for Week 1 31:36 - Texas vs Ohio State: Potential headlines 37:31 - Alabama vs Florida State: Potential headlines 38:31 - LSU vs Clemson: Potential headlines 42:26 - Steve Sarkisian: What you might not know 43:49 - Kenny Dillingham: What you might not know 46:05 - The go-to college football guide: Forward Progress 50:09 - CFP or the regular season: What's better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down this year's SEC Media Days, where the spotlight was bright, but the drama was dull compared to the heat of the 1990s. The real fireworks may be coming in Week 1. With heavyweight matchups like Texas–Ohio State and LSU–Clemson on deck, the guys predict how the headlines might read when the dust settles. Plus, ESPN's Bill Connelly drops by to share insights from 'Forward Progress', a new must-read guide for every college football fan.   1:00 - SEC media days: Big stage, no heat 3:26 - SEC media days in the 1990s: Plenty of unfiltered feuds 13:02 - Is Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons an SEC game-changer? 19:26 - Is the SEC the deepest conference? 24:29 - Forecasting big outcomes for Week 1 31:36 - Texas vs Ohio State: Potential headlines 37:31 - Alabama vs Florida State: Potential headlines 38:31 - LSU vs Clemson: Potential headlines 42:26 - Steve Sarkisian: What you might not know 43:49 - Kenny Dillingham: What you might not know 46:05 - The go-to college football guide: Forward Progress 50:09 - CFP or the regular season: What's better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Bill Connelly joins the show to talk about his 2025 college football preview. And we continue taking more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brenden and Andy talk about the newly-released kickoff times for Mizzou football in the early season. Bill Connelly joins to talk about the talks around CFP expansion. Plus, Under The Bus to a Capitals staffer alluding to Alex Ovechkin's retirement!

Talking season is alive and well in the college football world! Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Thursday to discuss the latest tactics by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey this week, and Mizzou being ranked #21 in his latest update of the SP+ rankings.

How Spicy are these predictions for the 2025 NFL Season...a former Steelers QB not happy about Rodgers....Bill Connelly joins the Ticker with his preseason SP+ model for the CFB season...and could Chris Paul become a Blazer?

Bill Connelly has run his SP+ model following the Spring portal window for college football and joins the Ticker to discuss how the season looks for the Ducks and Beavers right now.

If you have a handicap parking pass you should use it...Haliburton was amazing...should we have seen this coming for the Pacers....what's Terry's problem...how bold are these NFL season predictions...what's the difference between Rudolph and Rogers this season, Bill Connelly in the Ticker...Chris Paul to Blazers rumors...Stat or Story....and Joe Freeman gets us ready for 2 Regionals in the Valley this weekend.

Ohio State opens the spring at the top of ESPN's SP+ rankings for the 2025 season — but what does it really mean? In today's episode, we break down Bill Connelly's predictive SP+ model, what's driving the Buckeyes' top rating, and how the rest of the Big Ten and national contenders stack up.

Chuck and Heath discuss the officially unveiled covers of this year's editions of the CFB video game. Bryan Matthews of Auburn Sports analyzes the latest with the Tigers. ESPN's Bill Connelly goes over the details of his latest computer numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Can I get a little respect around here?That is what college football programs like Clemson and South Carolina might be feeling now after seeing where ESPN's Bill Connelly had them ranked in his latest SP+ rankings.While they may hail from The Palmetto State, leave it up to two guys from neighboring states who root for rival college football teams of theirs in Georgia's John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and North Carolina's Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) to sort this all out.Monday's episode of False Start was mostly about the SP+ rankings, new legislation coming out about the College Football Playoff, and a little bit about remembering some dudes because it was Memorial Day and all.When you fall seven times, get up eight times, because this is False Start!

Braden Gall filling in. Bill Connelly joins the the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Best of Ramon and Will - Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com talks rookie minicamp observations + ESPN'S Bill Connelly talks college football expansionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill joins The Grum to talk a little college football!

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ESPN Writer Bill Connelly talks College Football Expansion + moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this college football podcast episode, Dan is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to dive into the mysterious world of college football luck—turnovers, close games, and injuries—that shaped 2024 and could define 2025. From Clemson's run to Auburn's bad breaks, Bill talks through the numbers and what they mean for teams ranging from Alabama to UCF. Plus, a deep dive into Clemson's top-five potential, the chaotic state of the sport, and Bill's upcoming book, Forward Progress. Plus, Bill's Japan travel tips, from Kit Kats to Kyoto.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:05 - Luck in 2024 College Football: Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, and More25:29 - Clemson's 2025 Outlook: Top-Five Hype or Bust?30:40 - Predictive Metrics and the Chaos of Modern CFB31:47 - Bill's Book: Forward Progress and CFB's Future42:29 - Is CFB Too Far Gone for Unity?50:28 - Bill's Japan Trip: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kit KatsKey Topics DiscussedDefining Luck in College Football: Explore Bill's methodology for quantifying turnover luck, close-game outcomes, and injury luck in 2024.Clemson's Fortunate 2024: Discuss Clemson's extreme turnover luck, returning production, and why Bill hesitates on their top-five hype for 2025.Auburn and Alabama's Bad Breaks: Analyze Auburn's catastrophic close-game losses and Alabama's unlucky 2024, with potential for 2025 rebounds.UCF and Washington's Turnaround Potential: Highlight UCF and Washington as teams that underperformed statistically but could surge in 2025.Injury Luck and Lineup Stability: Examine how teams like Penn State and Purdue's roster stability (or lack thereof) impacted their seasons.The Future of College Football: Dive into Bill's book, Forward Progress, and the structural issues—realignment, TV contracts, and no commissioner—driving CFB's chaos.Jim Delany's Role in Modern CFB: Debate whether Delany, as Big Ten commissioner, set the stage for today's superconferences and realignment.Bill's Japanese Adventure: Get Bill's tips for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, plus weird Kit Kats.A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, discuss the rise of Arch Manning as he takes the reins at Texas. Will the fan love last—or is he destined for backlash, like other rising stars? The crew also breaks down this season's elite quarterback contenders, asking: who's in line for the QB1 crown—Penn State's Drew Allar or LSU's Garrett Nussmeier? Meanwhile, Ohio State and Purdue are in flux, with sweeping roster and staff overhauls underway. With the transfer portal about to swing open, both programs are ready to steady their ships this offseason.   0:00 - Texas QB Arch Manning to be the next college football villain? 11:52 - Early preseason No. 1 team pick: Clemson 17:41 - Penn State QB Drew Allar on track for No. 1 spot in 2026 NFL Draft? 20:52 - Ohio State's major roster and staff changes 31:02 - New coach Barry Odom begins Purdue rebuild 38:08 - Spring buzz on Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons 39:58 - Spring buzz on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables 40:49 - Spring buzz on Alabama's unknown starting quarterback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA Today's Blake Toppmeyer kicks things off today and shares his final thoughts on the NCAA Tournament. Plus ESPN's Bill Connelly on the offseason football news, and we start taking your phone calls and reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cover 3 Podcast welcomes ESPN's Bill Connelly to break down the latest in college football! We dive into:

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer dive into their first gut reactions to the field, from Auburn's No. 1 seed in the South Region to UC San Diego surging in with momentum. Plus, they break down key first-round matchups like Marquette vs. New Mexico and Louisville vs. Creighton, and debate how far teams like Yale and Michigan State can really go.   0:00 - Initial gut reactions to the tourney bracket 10:09 - Auburn: The number one seed in the south region 10:27 - UC San Diego entering the tourney with momentum 12:07 - Iowa State likely out after major player injury? 14:43 - Fun matchup: Marquette vs. New Mexico 15:46 - How far can Yale go? 18:00 - Spicy close matchup: Louisville vs. Creighton 19:28 - Michigan St: A chalky pick 22:05 - No. 1 seed Auburn doesn't have a history of winning 24:00 - Should the SEC have 14 teams in the tourney? 27:16 - Preview: First Four play-in games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the traps in the Midwest Region! Houston may be a top seed, but a showdown with Gonzaga looms large. Also in the region are McNeese and High Point, who are eyeing Cinderella runs that could shake up the bracket. Kentucky, the No. 3 seed, has stumbled into March looking anything but steady, and Tennessee's coach is looking to rewrite history for himself. The guys end their tournament bracket preview by unveiling who they think will fill the Final Four spots.   0:00 - Houston's brutal second round matchup against Gonzaga 3:52 - McNeese & High Point could be potential upset picks 5:48 - Kentucky, the No. 3 seed, looked disheveled the past couple of weeks 10:15 - UCLA vs. Utah St: Two big brands meet in the first round 12:07 - Tennessee's coach has a tortured NCAA Tournament history 14:19 - Jeff Borzello's Final Four picks 16:05 - Bill Connelly's Final Four picks 17:05 - Pete Thamel's Final Four picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped another home game last night against The Florida Gators. Alabama Basketball has now lost four of six leading into their season finale at The Auburn Tigers. Meanwhile, Florida Basketball might be making their claim for a 1-seed with The Tennessee Volunteers dropping one at The Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday night. What is your panic level for Alabama Basketball at this moment? The Auburn Tigers will wrap their regular season at home against Alabama Saturday. There is not much more Auburn Basketball can clinch, that is, if you think they have locked down the overall 1-seed. Another big night for the SEC Bubble:The Oklahoma Sooners get a big win against the Missouri Tigers. That win helped Alabama too. The Crimson Tide is now guaranteed the SEC Tournament double bye and can be the 3-seed or 4-seed depending on weekend games. The Ole Miss Rebels notched a huge home win against the Tennessee Volunteers and may have damaged Tennessee Basketball’s grip on a 1-seed. Could the SEC actually be overrated in basketball? One trusted analyst has posed that very question. Alabama Football OC Ryan Grubb explains his vision for Alabama’s offense. ESPN’s Bill Connelly has the metrics on the toughest schedules for the upcoming football season. 13 of the top 15 are in the…SEC. Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said the quiet part out loud about schedule difficulty. Should we be concerned about the future of big games? North Carolina Tarheels coach Bill Belichick starts spring practice, what he says on day one. A look at what having a billionaire booster will buy you. The Texas Tech Red Raiders have found out. What millions in oil money bought Texas Tech Football.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped another home game last night against The Florida Gators. Alabama Basketball has now lost four of six leading into their season finale at The Auburn Tigers. Meanwhile, Florida Basketball might be making their claim for a 1-seed with The Tennessee Volunteers dropping one at The Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday night. What is your panic level for Alabama Basketball at this moment? The Auburn Tigers will wrap their regular season at home against Alabama Saturday. There is not much more Auburn Basketball can clinch, that is, if you think they have locked down the overall 1-seed. Another big night for the SEC Bubble:The Oklahoma Sooners get a big win against the Missouri Tigers. That win helped Alabama too. The Crimson Tide is now guaranteed the SEC Tournament double bye and can be the 3-seed or 4-seed depending on weekend games. The Ole Miss Rebels notched a huge home win against the Tennessee Volunteers and may have damaged Tennessee Basketball’s grip on a 1-seed. Could the SEC actually be overrated in basketball? One trusted analyst has posed that very question. Alabama Football OC Ryan Grubb explains his vision for Alabama’s offense. ESPN’s Bill Connelly has the metrics on the toughest schedules for the upcoming football season. 13 of the top 15 are in the…SEC. Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said the quiet part out loud about schedule difficulty. Should we be concerned about the future of big games? North Carolina Tarheels coach Bill Belichick starts spring practice, what he says on day one. A look at what having a billionaire booster will buy you. The Texas Tech Red Raiders have found out. What millions in oil money bought Texas Tech Football.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped another home game last night against The Florida Gators. Alabama Basketball has now lost four of six leading into their season finale at The Auburn Tigers. Meanwhile, Florida Basketball might be making their claim for a 1-seed with The Tennessee Volunteers dropping one at The Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday night. What is your panic level for Alabama Basketball at this moment? The Auburn Tigers will wrap their regular season at home against Alabama Saturday. There is not much more Auburn Basketball can clinch, that is, if you think they have locked down the overall 1-seed. Another big night for the SEC Bubble:The Oklahoma Sooners get a big win against the Missouri Tigers. That win helped Alabama too. The Crimson Tide is now guaranteed the SEC Tournament double bye and can be the 3-seed or 4-seed depending on weekend games. The Ole Miss Rebels notched a huge home win against the Tennessee Volunteers and may have damaged Tennessee Basketball’s grip on a 1-seed. Could the SEC actually be overrated in basketball? One trusted analyst has posed that very question. Alabama Football OC Ryan Grubb explains his vision for Alabama’s offense. ESPN’s Bill Connelly has the metrics on the toughest schedules for the upcoming football season. 13 of the top 15 are in the…SEC. Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said the quiet part out loud about schedule difficulty. Should we be concerned about the future of big games? North Carolina Tarheels coach Bill Belichick starts spring practice, what he says on day one. A look at what having a billionaire booster will buy you. The Texas Tech Red Raiders have found out. What millions in oil money bought Texas Tech Football.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Georgia, Tennessee & Texas sitting atop the SEC in early win-loss over under betting lines for 2025 (10:00), which CFB head coach is most likely to win his first national title (29:00), ESPN's Bill Connelly's first 2025 SP+ projections for CFB (47:00) and which Big 12 QB will be the best in 2025 (61:45).Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Matt GreenTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meeting, and he and David chat Jim Nagy to Oklahoma. Plus, Kirby Smart takes a shot at Johnny Manziel.Rundown:- CFP Meeting: Play-ins, Big 12 and ACC deal, and end of conf championships? (2:00)- Jim Nagy hired as Oklahoma's GM (11:00)- Bill Connelly joins to talk returning production (16:00)- Missouri Tiger Trivia (46:15)- Kirby Smart jabs Johnny Football (53:30)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meeting, and he and David chat Jim Nagy to Oklahoma. Plus, Kirby Smart takes a shot at Johnny Manziel. Rundown: - CFP Meeting: Play-ins, Big 12 and ACC deal, and end of conf championships? (2:00) - Jim Nagy hired as Oklahoma's GM (11:00) - Bill Connelly joins to talk returning production (16:00) - Missouri Tiger Trivia (46:15) - Kirby Smart jabs Johnny Football (53:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle, Bill Connelly and Lizzy Becherano join Luis Miguel Echegaray ahead of the start of the 30th MLS season. They debate what the future holds for MLS and whether it can become one of the top five leagues in the world. Plus, discussion on Javier Mascherano leading Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and assess the hopes of newcomers San Diego FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Hercules Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gab Marcotti to talk about how CONCACAF players fared in the UEFA Champions League, with the likes of Weston McKennie shining and Santiago Giménez going quiet. Then, reaction to Manchester City trolling Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior and whether a UEFA Champions League Final could ever be played in the United States. Plus, a discussion on whether the MLS is a top 10 league in the world with ESPN's Bill Connelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices