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Southern Sports Today
CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-27 TUESDAY HOUR 2

Southern Sports Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:38


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.

False Start - College Football Podcast
Episode 178: Is South Carolina the most disrespected team in the country? Is Alabama the most overrated?, What can we glean from the SP+ rankings?, No reseeding in the CFP!

False Start - College Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 88:35


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!

The Paul Finebaum Show
Hour 1: Bill Connelly joins the show...

The Paul Finebaum Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:45


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

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)
5-22-25 - Bill Connelly - Creator SP+ Metrics - How far will BYU Football drop in his metrics if Jake Retzlaff isn't the starting QB?

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 25:39


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

Wake Up Zone
Best of Ramon and Will: Jim Wyatt + Bill Connelly

Wake Up Zone

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 38:30


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.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Bill Connelly: ESPN - 6

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 26:07


Bill joins The Grum to talk a little college football!

Wake Up Zone
Hr 3 - ESPN's Bill Connelly talks college football + Schedule latest

Wake Up Zone

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 39:32


Hr 3 - ESPN’s Bill Connelly talks college football + Schedule latestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up Zone
ESPN Writer Bill Connelly talks College Football Expansion + more

Wake Up Zone

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 20:35


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

The Solid Verbal
The Luckiest Teams & the Future of College Football with Bill Connelly

The Solid Verbal

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 54:47


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.

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
A Look At Next Season's Star QBs: Arch Manning, Drew Allar, and Garrett Nussmeier

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 54:02


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

ESPN College Football
A Look At Next Season's Star QBs: Arch Manning, Drew Allar, and Garrett Nussmeier

ESPN College Football

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 54:02


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

ESPN College GameDay
A Look At Next Season's Star QBs: Arch Manning, Drew Allar, and Garrett Nussmeier

ESPN College GameDay

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 54:02


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

The Paul Finebaum Show
Hour 1: Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today

The Paul Finebaum Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 43:16


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

I-80 Club
What Needs To Happen To Quiet The Skeptics? | Saturday Morning Coffee Show (Preview)

I-80 Club

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 5:47


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack and Josh kick off the final Saturday in March with some feedback of the podcast! (Former) listener Kenneth is none too happy with the I-80 Club for a variety of reasons. They unpack his critiques and try to do better.They use this as a jumping off point to discuss year three and look for ways the skeptics will be, well, less skeptical, of Matt Rhule and the Husker program. Is it about wins and losses? Vibes? One-score games? They dive into it all.Late in the episode, Josh uses Bill Connelly's SP+ numbers and attempts to put together point spreads for the season. Will Nebraska be favored in more games than expected.All that and more on the Saturday staple! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cover 3 College Football Podcast
Bill Connelly On The State of College Football, Returning Production & More | Cover 3

Cover 3 College Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 60:18


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

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
Cinderella Runs in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region?!

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 27:19


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

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
NCAA Bracket Breakdown: South Region Set for Chaos

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 36:52


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

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
NCAA Tournament East Region Deep Dive: Which Teams Are Scoring Machines?!

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 36:24


Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the East Region - the NCAA Tournament's biggest offensive powerhouse. BYU is ready to light up anyone in their path, but VCU lurks as a defensive force capable of shutting down the best. The guys also dive into Arizona's star player that might be able to carry the team and if Duke can survive without Cooper Flagg.   0:00 - East region: The tourney's offensive powerhouse 2:02 - BYU: The elite scoring team 3:08 - VCU plays some of the best defense in the region 3:55 - Alabama isn't as tough as you think 5:00 - Why Oregon lost their way this season 6:30 - How college ball is evolving 11:30 - Baylor has been bit by the injury bug 14:22 - Arizona has the most enigmatic player in the country 17:02 - Can Akron's coach lead his team to upset Arizona? 22:26 - How long can Duke go without Cooper Flagg? 23:57 -  Why Montana doesn't stand a chance 25:37 - Saint Mary's is an anomaly this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
The NCAA Tournament's Stacked West Region: Who's Built to Survive?

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 35:21


Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the battlefield that is the West Region. UConn's Dan Hurley is eyeing a massive upset over No. 1 seed Florida, while Oklahoma's NBA-bound star is ready to step into the spotlight. Colorado State sees a clear path forward, but may stumble to Texas Tech or St. John's. With so many top contenders colliding, which team will make emerge and advance to the Final Four?   0:00 - What makes the West Region a gauntlet? 5:06 - UConn's Dan Hurley to upset Florida, the No. 1 seed? 13:16 - Oklahoma's coveted NBA prospect 14:46 - Colorado State's favorable pathway 16:37 - Drake's strategy is to run down the shot clock, will it work? 20:08 - Maryland ready to go on a run, can they get to the Elite Eight? 23:37 - Texas & St. John's are heavyweights in the West Region 25:37 - Why Kansas vs. Arkansas is a spicy matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College GameDay
NCAA Bracket Breakdown: South Region Set for Chaos

ESPN College GameDay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 36:52


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

ESPN College GameDay
NCAA Tournament East Region Deep Dive: Which Teams Are Scoring Machines?!

ESPN College GameDay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 36:24


Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the East Region - the NCAA Tournament's biggest offensive powerhouse. BYU is ready to light up anyone in their path, but VCU lurks as a defensive force capable of shutting down the best. The guys also dive into Arizona's star player that might be able to carry the team and if Duke can survive without Cooper Flagg.   0:00 - East region: The tourney's offensive powerhouse 2:02 - BYU: The elite scoring team 3:08 - VCU plays some of the best defense in the region 3:55 - Alabama isn't as tough as you think 5:00 - Why Oregon lost their way this season 6:30 - How college ball is evolving 11:30 - Baylor has been bit by the injury bug 14:22 - Arizona has the most enigmatic player in the country 17:02 - Can Akron's coach lead his team to upset Arizona? 22:26 - How long can Duke go without Cooper Flagg? 23:57 -  Why Montana doesn't stand a chance 25:37 - Saint Mary's is an anomaly this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College GameDay
The NCAA Tournament's Stacked West Region: Who's Built to Survive?

ESPN College GameDay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 35:21


Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the battlefield that is the West Region. UConn's Dan Hurley is eyeing a massive upset over No. 1 seed Florida, while Oklahoma's NBA-bound star is ready to step into the spotlight. Colorado State sees a clear path forward, but may stumble to Texas Tech or St. John's. With so many top contenders colliding, which team will make emerge and advance to the Final Four?   0:00 - What makes the West Region a gauntlet? 5:06 - UConn's Dan Hurley to upset Florida, the No. 1 seed? 13:16 - Oklahoma's coveted NBA prospect 14:46 - Colorado State's favorable pathway 16:37 - Drake's strategy is to run down the shot clock, will it work? 20:08 - Maryland ready to go on a run, can they get to the Elite Eight? 23:37 - Texas & St. John's are heavyweights in the West Region 25:37 - Why Kansas vs. Arkansas is a spicy matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College GameDay
Cinderella Runs in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region?!

ESPN College GameDay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 27:19


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

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
The Most INTERESTING Hire In the MAC + Very Early Questions For Next Season

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 53:53


Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & ESPN writer Bill Connelly discuss Bowling Green's splashy offseason move by hiring Eddie George as their new head football coach - It's also a big win for the Mid-American Conference whose offseason has seen other coaches and players leave for greener pastures. The guys also look at early storylines for next season. Is Clemson back? Are they a top five team right now? Will Notre Dame's new roster get them to the College Football Playoff? Who will lead the charge at the quarterback position, Steve Angeli or CJ Carr?  0:00 - Why eyes are on Eddie George at Bowling Green 2:22 - The two emerging head coach hiring trends 6:10 - The talented coaches & players leaving the MAC 13:41 - The MAC rivalry you may not know about 14:19 - A way-too-early CFP scenario prediction 19:17 - Will Clemson be a top five team next season? 21:26 - In a 14-team CFP, what is the 4-4-2-2-1-1 model? 36:39 - How will head coach Marcus Freeman reset Notre Dame? 40:38 - Who will be Notre Dame's starting quarterback be next season? 42:23 - How is Rece on EA Sports CFB 25 Dynasty Mode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fringe Element
Returning Production and SP+ with Bill Connelly

Fringe Element

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 40:21


Braden Gall and Bill Connelly talk SEC football. Returning production and SP+ rankings for 2025 are out on ESPN.com and Bill joins Braden to talk about all 16 teams in the SEC, where they rank in returning production and what the computers say about 2025. Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

ESPN College GameDay
The Most INTERESTING Hire In the MAC + Very Early Questions For Next Season

ESPN College GameDay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 53:53


Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & ESPN writer Bill Connelly discuss Bowling Green's splashy offseason move by hiring Eddie George as their new head football coach - It's also a big win for the Mid-American Conference whose offseason has seen other coaches and players leave for greener pastures. The guys also look at early storylines for next season. Is Clemson back? Are they a top five team right now? Will Notre Dame's new roster get them to the College Football Playoff? Who will lead the charge at the quarterback position, Steve Angeli or CJ Carr?  0:00 - Why eyes are on Eddie George at Bowling Green 2:22 - The two emerging head coach hiring trends 6:10 - The talented coaches & players leaving the MAC 13:41 - The MAC rivalry you may not know about 14:19 - A way-too-early CFP scenario prediction 19:17 - Will Clemson be a top five team next season? 21:26 - In a 14-team CFP, what is the 4-4-2-2-1-1 model? 36:39 - How will head coach Marcus Freeman reset Notre Dame? 40:38 - Who will be Notre Dame's starting quarterback be next season? 42:23 - How is Rece on EA Sports CFB 25 Dynasty Mode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Next Round
The Next Round (3/6/25) - Hour 1

The Next Round

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 60:30


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 Next Round
The Next Round (3/6/25) - Hour 2

The Next Round

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 47:24


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 Next Round
The Next Round (3/6/25) - Hour 3

The Next Round

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 53:32


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.

Dirt & Sprague
Dirt & Sprague 3-5-25 Hour 2

Dirt & Sprague

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 39:46


Should the Titans trade the #1 Pick....Dirt is fuming over CFB teams cancelling Spring Games...Bill Connelly of ESPN with an SP+ 2025 Top 10 peek-a-boo and is Brian Kelly a top 10

Dirt & Sprague
Daily Ticker 3-5-25

Dirt & Sprague

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 13:14


ESPN's Bill Connelly, founder of the SP+ model, returns to the Ticker with a 2025 CFB Top 10 peek-a-boo

Dirt & Sprague
Dirt & Sprague 3-5-25 Full Show

Dirt & Sprague

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 121:25


Sprague's sleep cycle, and Dirt dreaming about a golf trip, will anyone get close to LeBron's scoring record...Ducks doing their March thing...don't you have to win games to get into NCAA tourney...Titans should move #1 pick...Dirt is hot over teams cancelling Spring Games...Bill Connelly on the Ticker, is Brian Kelly a top 10 head coach as the guys offer their current top 10, Stat or Story, Dirt sheds a tear of Around the Horn, and the Blazers are in Beantown.

The Connor Happer Show
Mike Ekeler Speaks! (Tues 3/4 - Seg 11)

The Connor Happer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 15:37


The new Special Teams Coordinator speaks in Lincoln for the first time in his second stint on the Huskers staff. He's a fan of acronyms, and we find that hilarious. Also, Bill Connelly's gripes with CFP Expansion are what we've been saying all along!

The Chase Thomas Podcast
Tennessee & Georgia Same 2025 Win Total Projections, Next CFB Coach To Win His First National Title & Big 12 2025 QBs With Matt Green

The Chase Thomas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 69:21


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.

The Paul Finebaum Show
Hour 1: Coin Flip for #1

The Paul Finebaum Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 43:54


 Bill Connelly, ESPN.com joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College Football Bros
Returning Production & SP+ Rankings

College Football Bros

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 33:55


Bill Connelly released his initial returning production and SP+ rankings for the 2025 season. Trey and Michael discuss the teams and conferences that stood out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
What Clemson, Alabama & Oregon's returning production says about their championship hopes with Bill Connelly

The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 69:13


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

Winning Cures Everything
2025 Returning Production Rankings, CFP seeding changes, Nebraska vs Tennessee and more!

Winning Cures Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 32:52


On today's episode, we break down Bill Connelly's 2025 returning production rankings, key playoff format discussions, and why Nebraska & Tennessee canceled their series. Plus, Kirby Smart calls out Johnny Manziel and we also dive into Luke Fickell's contract extension at Wisconsin and what it means for the Badgers' future.

DawgNation Daily
Episode 2397: ESPN stats expert issues warning to UGA about 2025 season

DawgNation Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 59:23


DawgNation Daily -- the daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans Beginning of the show: I discuss ESPN analytics expert Bill Connelly's assessment of Georgia and the potential problems the Bulldogs could face bringing back so little experience from the previous season. I also discuss why UGA might be able to overcome that challenge. 15-minute mark: I discuss new details involving five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, including the dates for Curtis' next visit to UGA. 25-minute mark: DawgNation's Connor Riley joins the show. 45-minute mark: I take a look at other SEC headlines including a couple of the league's coaches that are supposedly on "the hot seat." 50-minute mark: Former UGA quarterback Jake Fromm joins the show. End of show: I award a Golden Shoe winner and share the Gator Hater Updater.

ESPN FC
The Football Reporters: Can MLS become a top-five league?

ESPN FC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 64:02


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

ESPN FC
Futbol Americas: McKennie and Weah shine in the UCL

ESPN FC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 72:45


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

Futbol Americas
Futbol Americas: McKennie and Weah shine in the UCL

Futbol Americas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 72:45


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

Southern Sports Today
CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 1-28 TUESDAY HOUR 2

Southern Sports Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 43:33


Chuck and Heath discuss more details of the ACC schedule, including curious scheduling for Miami. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 discusses Texas A&M's recent staff additions. Bill Connelly of ESPN looks at the potential 2025 playoff script.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paul Finebaum Show
Hour 3: Brad Crawford, 247 Sports

The Paul Finebaum Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 44:25


Brad Crawford from 247 Sports kicks things off this hour by giving his thoughts on who the top college football quarterbacks will be next season.. And ESPN's Bill Connelly also stops by to give his predictions on next year's playoff teams.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)
1-9-25 - Bill Connelly, Creator SP+ Metrics - Per SP+ Where does the 2024 BYU Football team rank vs. the best in BYU history

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 24:55


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 Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/espn960sports/cougar-bytes

The Wharton Moneyball Post Game Podcast
Moneyball Highlights: College Football Playoffs with Bill Connelly

The Wharton Moneyball Post Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 32:27


Wharton's Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen speak with Bill Connelly, Staff Writer at ESPN, about the College Football Playoffs, the upcoming semi-final games, coaching strategies, possible matchups for the College Football Championship Game, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN FC
The Football Reporters: What to expect from the January transfer window

ESPN FC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 79:14


With the January transfer window upon us, ESPN FC's writers around the world take a a look at whether we can expect a busier than usual window ahead.  Recorded before the news of Real Madrid's approach to Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold; James Olley, Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson look at what could happen for the big teams in the Premier League, including a look at Liverpool with Beth Lindop. Ryan O'Hanlon and Bill Connelly look at what the stats tell us about how spending money in January improves performance in the 2nd half of the season, and where the top Premier League clubs might need to strengthen. Alex Kirkland, Rodrigo Faez and Sam Marsden join from Spain to see what Barcelona and Real Madrid could do this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
The FORMULAS for College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Success

CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 64:46


Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ college football ranking system, discuss the adjustments teams need to make to push through to the semifinals. In between, they talk about the obnoxious team they can't wait to watch, the section of the bracket they view as a dogged cage match, the unfair assessment of Ohio State's quarterback, how risky Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman will be, the biggest threat to the Sugar Bowl winner and more! 1:58 The toughest section of the playoff bracket 5:33 How teams are prepping for the Rose Bowl 12:02 Fair to criticize Ohio State's Will Howard? 18:20 Did Oregon previously overachieve against Ohio State? 21:52 What NFL scouts expect from the Sugar Bowl 26:39 Gunner Stockton auditions for Georgia starting QB role 32:21 The stakes for Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman 35:18 Will Georgia's title-winning character pull them through? 38:46 Who is the Peach Bowl underdog yapper? 40:42 The best non-Indiana story goes to… 47:50 Can Penn State continue their undefeated streak in the Fiesta Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC
The Football Reporters: 500 up, but no party for Pep at Man City

ESPN FC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 38:53


Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley are joined on this week's episode of The Football Reporters by Bill Connelly to take a deep dive into Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City ahead of his 500th game with the club, and explain why he's facing his most challenging period so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Solid Verbal
Season Wrap-Up with Bill Connelly - College Football

The Solid Verbal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 68:38


In this college football podcast episode, we reconnect with our friend Bill Connelly from ESPN.com to put a bow on one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory. Was there more parity in 2024, or did it just feel that way? How good is Indiana? How do his numbers react to so much transfer portal activity? What's the deal with Georgia? Which team has teams have the idea playoff paths, and what do we make of Dan's new Oregon playoff theory?Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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/@solidverbalWant 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.