Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Connelly

Bill Connelly's SP+ quarterback rankings stir debate—does statistical dominance really reflect who you trust with the game on the line? Brian Smith breaks down the top college football quarterbacks, spotlighting CJ Carr, Trinidad Chambliss, and Arch Manning while questioning surprising placements like Darian Mensah's. Are the leaders at Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma State truly poised for stardom, or are overlooked talents like Byrum Brown and CJ Bailey ready to crash the party? Key topics include the flaws in relying solely on data, the importance of intangibles like leadership and clutch performance, and why some signal-callers thrive in high-pressure moments. The show covers team changes—from transfers at NC State to Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss—and explores how evolving offensive systems could shake up the quarterback hierarchy. Who deserves to be ranked number one, and what qualities should really define elite college QBs? Don't miss this insightful quarterback ranking analysis. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we're driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There's more to a Mazda. Because there's more to you. TurboTax  This year you're getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You're no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. 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 Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. 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.

Paul is joined by Bill Connelly, ESPN CFB Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Bill Connelly stops by to share his insight on what it takes to win in college football.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Galen Clavio welcomes Bill Connelly (ESPN) — the creator of SP+ — for a deep, nuts-and-bolts look at Indiana football's unprecedented rise to the top of college football and what it means going forward.They discuss why Indiana's two-year climb under Curt Cignetti is so difficult to comp historically, what the numbers say about how Indiana won (elite down-to-down efficiency, red zone performance, and consistently winning field position), and why “just use the portal” is a lazy explanation that doesn't match the underlying inputs.Bill also explains how SP+ balances efficiency vs explosiveness, why special teams are so hard to measure (but can decide championships), where Indiana's title team fits among recent champions, and how returning production + incoming production help shape early projections for 2026.

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Thursday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a look at who, especially in the SEC, could become the next Indiana; then, Bill Connelly, from ESPN, tells us what his Playoff projection look like for 2026, why only 3-4 teams can win the SEC Championship, and where teams should look to build their rosters; later, the guys get asked about star ratings & recruiting; and finally, Cole & Greg say why they aren't a fan of Bediako returning to Alabama's basketball team after a pro basketball career. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Indiana be the best team in college football history? Was Miami's run to the title game a fluke? Is Carson Beck a good QB? Where are the weaknesses for the Hoosiers that Miami can attack? Braden Gall previews the national title game with ESPN's Bill Connelly. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy Bill's book Forward Progress here. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Could Indiana be the best team in modern college football with a win? Bill Connelly joins Braden Gall to analyze the National Championship game. Where can Miami take advantage of a nearly perfect IU team? Was Miami's run to this game a fluke? Is Carson Beck a good QB?

Jeff Cameron of Warchant looks at FSU's significant losses in the transfer portal. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB items. Bill Connelly of ESPN analyzes what numbers say about Indiana's potential place in history with one more win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Indiana overpower yet another playoff team in the national championship? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to discuss how the semifinals went down last week, and how Mizzou has done in the transfer portal so far.

Between the Chargers letdown, the Panthers' impressive showing and when Josh Allen should've scored, Andy and Brenden discuss their main takeaways from NFL wild card weekend. Plus, Bill Connelly joins for CFP talk and Pat McAfee goes Under The Bus for his outlandish take...

The Film Guy Brooks Austin and ESPN's Bill Connelly join Paul in Hour 2 of Wednesday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's all about the Ducks-Hoosiers semifinal...how will the Davison injury impact the Ducks Offensive game plan...Bill Connelly runs the match up through the sp+ model, and do you trust Dante Moore to win the game if needed.

The founder of the sp+ model, Bill Connelly from ESPN puts the Ducks-Hoosiers rematch through the analytics car wash to see what the numbers say about Friday night's semifinal

Josh welcomes ESPN's Bill Connelly back to the I-80 Football Show for a full preview of all four quarterfinal matchups in the CFP! They discuss the matchups and storylines from each game, including Bill's SP+ projections. Plus, Nebraska's 2025 season under Matt Rhule, Kyle Whittingham to Michigan, and more! 0:00 - Intro and the discourse inside the 2025 CFB season 7:37 - Nebraska's 2025 regular season 13:13 - Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Miami 19:10 - Orange Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Oregon 28:20 - Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. Alabama 39:09 - Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Ole Miss 48:11 - Kyle Whittingham to MichiganBuy Bill's book here!Subscribe to Unemployed With Mike Schaefer on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.For more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dan on vacation and the regular season officially in the books, Ty invited ESPN's Bill Connelly back to the pod to help us put the 2025 campaign in perspective. In this episode, we discuss the biggest risers, most head-scratching fallers, and how Indiana and Texas Tech are the best stories of the year. Plus, a conversation about how the Group of Five should fit into the CFP discussion, what to watch for in non-playoff bowls, what it felt like for Bill to be part of the Mountain West's tiebreaker, and how Bill's new book, Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football, can be instructive as college football forges ahead into uncertain territory.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Brenden talk about the Chiefs' big move from Missouri to Kansas in 2031 and how this will affect the border rivalry and fans. Mizzou has hired a new OC, and ESPN's Bill Connelly joins the show!

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard are joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to discuss how some the teams in the College Football Playoff matchup against his SP+ rankings. Also on the show, more preview and angles for tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and Seahawks, The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi calls in live from Seattle to update the weather and preview the Rams and Seahawks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Connelly, ESPN college football analyst and creator of SP+, Bill Connelly, joins Cade, Eric, Shane, and Adi to break down first-round playoff games, assess championship probabilities, and explain how analytics shape expectations in the expanded College Football Playoff. The Moneyball team also discusses the end of AFC quarterback dominance, and what today's parity means for teams, windows, and dynasties across football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Include:   - Drew Trafton, Forum Content Director  - Chris Stutzriem, Bismarck State head football coach - Bill Connelly, ESPN College Football Reporter    

The Chiefs are out of the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Join Andy and Brenden as they discuss what went wrong for Kansas City this season.

What will Mizzou look for in a new offensive coordinator? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about what's needed for the Mizzou offense in 2026. Plus, we preview the first round matchups of the College Football Playoff this weekend.

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Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman are joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly. They talk about Bill's new book Forward Progress as well as how he designed the SP+ model. Bill also gives a his thoughts on the Hoosiers and who they matchup better with in the Rose Bowl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is in the College Football Playoff and will travel to the Oklahoma Sooners. Why does Alabama Football advance in the Playoffs? ESPN's Bill Connelly answers that question for all 12 teams. The Miami-Texas A&M winner will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve. The three remaining bye teams will play on New Year's Day: JMU-Oregon winner faces Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, Alabama-Oklahoma winner against Indiana in the Rose Bowl, Tulane-Ole Miss winner faces Georgia in the Sugar Bowl Which teams have the toughest CFB Playoff path and who has the easiest? Curt Cignetti gets asked how this year's team will benefit from last year's playoff experience Fox Sports' Joel Klatt talks college football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the committee do the right thing by hopping Miami over Notre Dame in the final CFP rankings? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about the main decisions that affected the rankings, and the first round matchups coming in two weeks. Plus, Bill's thoughts on Mizzou facing Virginia in the Gator Bowl.

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ESPN Writer Bill Connelly talks all things college football including the looming playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of the sp+ model, Bill Connelly returns for his final quarterly report of the season, projecting into the playoff field for the Ducks and is Ohio State the overwhelming favorite to repeat?

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ESPN Writer Bill Connelly talks all things college football including the looming playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we look at Mizzou's 8-4 season? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about Eli Drinkwitz's contract extension, the wild happenings in the coaching carousel, and what to expect during college football championship weekend.

On the Thanksgiving Eve eve show, from Oakley Greens: Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase speak, and Mo addresses the decision to have Joe Burrow play against the Ravens. Plus...Lee Sterling helps us make money, ESPN's Bill Connelly discusses the future of college football, Amy Wagner talks sports and money, Dan Clasgens has help for fantasy owners, and Shawn Syed breaks down the Bengals and Ravens. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Thanksgiving Eve eve show, from Oakley Greens: Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase speak, and Mo addresses the decision to have Joe Burrow play against the Ravens. Plus...Lee Sterling helps us make money, ESPN's Bill Connelly discusses the future of college football, Amy Wagner talks sports and money, Dan Clasgens has help for fantasy owners, and Shawn Syed breaks down the Bengals and Ravens. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN College Football writer Bill Connelly joined us to discuss the future of college football, which is the topic of his book, Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football. It's a great read, and Bill was fun to talk with. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530.Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN College Football writer Bill Connelly joined us to discuss the future of college football, which is the topic of his book, Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football. It's a great read, and Bill was fun to talk with. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530.Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tigers had another offensive dud on Saturday... now what? Bill Connelly also joins to talk Mizzou and other college football happenings. Plus, Under The Bus to the SEC, by Dan Lanning!

Mizzou sputtered out on offense against the Sooners during their fourth loss of the year. Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about the disparity between Mizzou's offense and defense, and the wild scenarios we could see in the final regular season college football weekend.

ESPN's Bill Connelly re-ranked his QB list as we approach the season's end and has USC's Jayden Maiava at No. 5 and Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby at No. 9…both who Nebraska faced. On top of the list? Julian Sayin. TJ Lateef takes the place of Dylan Raiola at No. 44…just behind Rocco Becht Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?  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

Bill joins The Grum to help us preview this weekend in CFB!

Bill Connelly, ESPN staff writer and author, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen to discuss his innovative “Chaos Superfecta” approach, the growing role of uncertainty in college football analytics, and how factors like NIL, transfers, and conference realignment are transforming the game's competitive balance. Plus, Eric and Shane analyze one of the longest World Series games in history, discuss Shohei Ohtani's extraordinary two-way performance and his place among baseball's all-time greats, and reflect on how today's game and analytics are redefining greatness across sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Bill Connelly, ESPN staff writer and author of the book Forward Progress, about the American sport that we all agree has the most uncanny resemblance to European and global soccer, college football. We talk NILs and conferences and the transfer portal, and we talk the super league and the socio model and the Bundesliga. What both college football and European soccer eventually become are two of the most fascinating questions in sports, and understanding one can help you think about the other, too. We even talk a little bit about analytics.Forward Progress: https://www.triumphbooks.com/forward-progress-products-9781637278703.phpSupport the show

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We are happy to welcome in ESPN's Bill Connelly, who recently wrote the book "Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football." Bill is also a college football expert and is the inventor of the advanced football metric, SP+. Bill joins Dave Biddle to discuss his new book, what the future of college football will look like, his thoughts on the massive changes we have seen in college football recently, his take on Ohio State's 2025 team, what the metrics say about quarterback Julian Sayin and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

Paul kicks off hour 2 with ESPN college football writer Bill Connelly. Paul stops by the phones and then welcomes in star Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter to the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-15:21) A mish mash music theme today. Tea and finger sandwiches. This guy just got himself a whore. People think Tim's a John. Jackson's four places to remain silent. Why aren't all women lesbians? Bald is beautiful and economically smart. Fighting the aging process. Front or backseat of the Uber?(15:29-22:11) Martin's probably still reeling from being called 'Prickly' by Caller Ellen. Do you like a gentleman in a broach? Where do Beau Heisman and Luke Altmeyer fall on Bill Connelly's QB list?(22:21-24:15) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon & Cody discuss Bill Connelly's QB rankings. Where did Joey end up?

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

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.