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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 3 rankings, Week 3 picks and predictions, and a UVA vs West Virginia preview. They break down the 2026 college football landscape, debate the strongest teams in the country, and look ahead to another weekend of important matchups.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner(0:00) Introduction(5:45) Week 3 Rankings(33:55) Virginia vs West Virginia Preview(45:35) Week 3 Picks and Predictions
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 3 preview, breaking down LSU vs Ole Miss, Louisville vs SMU, and Houston vs Texas Tech. They examine the biggest matchups, keys to victory, and conference championship implications surrounding three important games in the 2026 college football season.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(6:20) Mike Norvell(18:20) LSU vs Ole Miss(41:25) Houston vs Texas Tech(53:45) Louisville vs SMU
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 reaction, breaking down Ohio State vs Texas, Alabama vs Kentucky, Oregon vs Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma vs Michigan. The 2026 college football season delivered dramatic comebacks, major upsets, and new questions about the College Football Playoff race.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#KalshiPartner(0:00) Introduction(4:50) Texas Ohio State(28:20) Oregon Oklahoma State(44:00) Michigan Oklahoma(59:55) Alabama Kentucky
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 picks and predictions, breaking down the biggest matchups and questions heading into the second week of the 2026 season. They also react to the latest SEC vs LSU legal battle and the MAC's response to Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(2:40) LSU vs SEC(32:40) Michigan vs Western Michigan(46:50) Week 2 Picks
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 preview for the 2026 season, breaking down Tennessee vs Georgia Tech and Texas A&M vs Arizona State, plus their SMU vs FSU reaction. This episode covers Tennessee football, Texas A&M football, Florida State football and the key questions facing programs across the SEC, ACC and Big 12.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(1:00) LSU vs the SEC(24:20) FSU vs SMU Reaction(40:10) Georgia Tech vs Tennessee(51:00) Texas A&M vs Arizona State
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 2 predictions, previewing Oklahoma vs Michigan, Texas vs Ohio State and Alabama vs Kentucky. They break down the defining matchups, biggest questions and potential upsets before making their picks for three of the weekend's most important games.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(8:00) Texas vs Ohio State(27:35) Michigan vs Oklahoma(45:30) Alabama vs Kentucky
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 1 reaction, breaking down the biggest winners, losers, overreactions, and College Football Playoff takeaways from the opening weekend of the 2026 season. They cover five major matchups involving Miami, Oregon, Michigan, LSU, Clemson, Auburn, Baylor, Boise State, Stanford, and Western Michigan.
Dabo Swinney makes it official: Christopher Vizzina will start at quarterback when Clemson opens the season at LSU, but freshman Tait Reynolds isn't going away.Blake Ruffino of AYS Sports joins Swanny with the view from Baton Rouge, where expectations — and controversy — are running high ahead of Saturday night's showdown in Death Valley.Plus, Pigskin Prognostication rolls on with Virginia Tech, Southern Cal and Wake Forest as the countdown to kickoff hits the home stretch.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their 2026 college football Week 1 predictions, picks and game previews for the featured opening-week matchups. They break down Ole Miss vs Louisville and Colorado vs Georgia Tech, identify the most important keys to victory and explain which teams have the clearest path to an early statement win.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(13:15) Georgia Tech vs Colorado (28:30) Ole Miss vs Louisville(43:00) Week 1 Picks
Things have officially gotten wild in Baton Rouge. Blake Ruffino of AYS Sports joins The Crowded Booth to break down the growing battle between LSU and the SEC over former NFL players returning to college football. With Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris joining LSU after spending time in the NFL, the situation has escalated well beyond an eligibility debate. Could LSU actually face major punishment from the SEC? How did college football get here, and what happens next? We break down the entire situation before turning our attention to the field. LSU opens the season with a massive showdown against Clemson. Blake gives us an early look at the matchup, the biggest questions surrounding Lane Kiffin's first LSU team and what could ultimately decide one of Week 1's biggest games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 1 predictions for the 2026 season and break down three major matchups: Clemson vs LSU, Florida State vs SMU and the SEC boycott of LSU. They explain the biggest keys to victory, matchup advantages and weaknesses that could determine each game before revealing which teams they expect to winSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(1:15) LSU vs the SEC(21:05) LSU vs Clemson(35:00) SMU vs Florida State
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 0 reaction and break down the biggest winners, losers and storylines from the opening weekend of the 2026 college football season. The show covers UNC vs TCU, NC State vs Virginia, Florida State vs New Mexico State and the latest NCAA eligibility controversy involving former NFL players attempting to return to college football.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(5:40) UNC TCU Reaction (20:00) UVA NC State Reaction(34:40) Florida State NMSU(52:20) NFL Players
In this episode Blake Ruffino talks about the idiocy and laziness by the National Media when it comes to how "pros" coming back to college really started. They are lazy pointing this at LSU.Also Blake breaks down where things stand right now with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and asks the question, is he in serious trouble here?Lastly, as Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina is named their starting QB, Blake breaks down what he down what he sees and him and LSU vs Clemson.(0:00) - Research Isn't Hard(10:35) - Is Greg Sankey In Serious Trouble?(21:43) - Intro(32:12) - Vizzina Named QB1 : LSU vs Clemson
In this episode Blake Ruffino talks about the idiocy and laziness by the National Media when it comes to how "pros" coming back to college really started. They are lazy pointing this at LSU.Also Blake breaks down where things stand right now with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and asks the question, is he in serious trouble here?Lastly, as Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina is named their starting QB, Blake breaks down what he down what he sees and him and LSU vs Clemson.(0:00) - Research Isn't Hard(10:35) - Is Greg Sankey In Serious Trouble?(21:43) - Intro(32:12) - Vizzina Named QB1 : LSU vs Clemson
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest college football news ahead of the 2026 season, including the SEC and Big Ten response to NFL players returning to college football and Vanderbilt's surprising quarterback decisionSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(3:00) SEC and Big Ten Punishments(29:55) Thomas Castellanos Texas Tech(41:55) Jared Curtis Vanderbilt
In this episode, Blake Ruffino talks about Ole Miss calling in the FBI to sweep for bugs after now LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin left for LSU. This can't be serious, right?Blake also discusses LSU adding in former Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris and what he brings to LSU.Lastly, Blake gives his thoughts on post Fall Camp thoughts.(0:00) - Ole Miss Called In The FBI?(18:20) - Introductions(25:23) - LSU Adds Zxavian Harris, More To Come?(44:42) - Stop Blaming Lane Kiffin(50:39) - LSU Is Not Done? What Positions(58:08) - RJ Luis Is In For LSu(1:00:15) - LSU Fall Camp Recap(1:19:00) - Outro
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest college football news, led by Florida football naming Aaron Philo its starting quarterback and Tennessee football choosing true freshman Faizon Brandon. They also deliver an Oregon vs Boise State preview and share the latest USC football fall camp intel surrounding Lincoln Riley.(0:00) Introduction(8:15) Tennessee QB Battle(23:45) Florida QB Battle(34:40) USC Camp Intel(44:20) Oregon vs Boise State PreviewSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS
In this episode, Blake Ruffino talks about Ole Miss calling in the FBI to sweep for bugs after now LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin left for LSU. This can't be serious, right?Blake also discusses LSU adding in former Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris and what he brings to LSU.Lastly, Blake gives his thoughts on post Fall Camp thoughts.(0:00) - Ole Miss Called In The FBI?(18:20) - Introductions(25:23) - LSU Adds Zxavian Harris, More To Come?(44:42) - Stop Blaming Lane Kiffin(50:39) - LSU Is Not Done? What Positions(58:08) - RJ Luis Is In For LSu(1:00:15) - LSU Fall Camp Recap(1:19:00) - Outro
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest college football news, Alabama football camp intel, Ohio State football updates and Baylor vs. Auburn.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(2:35) Dae'Quan Wright to LSU(22:25) Keelon Russell(35:10) Ohio State Fall Camp Intel(45:20) Baylor vs Auburn Preview
In this episode, Blake Ruffino talks about the breaking news coming out of 247/CBS Sports with he and Matt Zenitz. With so many players from the 2022 class, where are things going and where do things stand with Jack Pyburn, Dae'Quan Wright, & Zxavian Harris?Also, Blake gives his top players through LSU Football Fall Camp. Blake explains that PJ Woodland, Princewill Umanmielen, Sam Leavitt, & Bo Borderlon have all been his biggest winners.Lastly, Blake says and hypothesizes if position changes will be a big talking point. (0:00) - Jack Pyburn & Our Breaking News Story(21:14) - Introduction(29:14) - Will Culture Be Changed?(33:36) - Biggest Fall Camp Winners(57:33) - Outro
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest College Football Week 1 storylines and the latest 2026 fall camp intel from Texas football and Georgia football. They cover the Trevor Goosby injury, Georgia Bulldogs camp standouts, FSU vs SMU and Washington vs Washington State in the Apple Cup.(0:00) Introduction(1:30) 2022 Class(14:40) Texas Camp Intel(24:35) Georgia Camp Intel(32:40) Florida State vs SMU(46:40) Washington vs Washington State
In this episode, Blake Ruffino talks about the breaking news coming out of 247/CBS Sports with he and Matt Zenitz. With so many players from the 2022 class, where are things going and where do things stand with Jack Pyburn, Dae'Quan Wright, & Zxavian Harris?Also, Blake gives his top players through LSU Football Fall Camp. Blake explains that PJ Woodland, Princewill Umanmielen, Sam Leavitt, & Bo Borderlon have all been his biggest winners.Lastly, Blake says and hypothesizes if position changes will be a big talking point. (0:00) - Jack Pyburn & Our Breaking News Story(21:14) - Introduction(29:14) - Will Culture Be Changed?(33:36) - Biggest Fall Camp Winners(57:33) - Outro
Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' youth movement, the Falcons' recent signing, and New Orleans' WR workouts. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down LSU's fall camp workouts, evaluating the Tigers' wide receivers, TE Trey'Dez Green, and the Bayou Bengals' defensive line.
Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' youth movement, the Falcons' recent signing, and New Orleans' WR workouts. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, broke down LSU's fall camp workouts. Mike interviewed Dean Kleinschmidt, a Pro Football Hall of Fame athletic trainer, and Southeastern head football coach Frank Scelfo. Steve spoke to WWL's Deuce McAllister about the Saints' joint workout with the Cowboys.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down LSU's fall camp workouts, evaluating the Tigers' wide receivers, TE Trey'Dez Green, and the Bayou Bengals' defensive line.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest 2026 college football training camp intel, deliver a complete college football Week 1 preview, and react to the preseason AP Top 25. The show covers Oklahoma football, Florida football, LSU vs. Clemson, and Miami vs. Stanford as the new season approaches.(0:00) Introduction(2:25) AP Poll(19:35) Oklahoma Camp Intel(28:25) Florida Camp Intel(37:25) LSU vs Clemson(49:40) Miami vs Stanford
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down LSU's fall camp workouts, evaluating the Tigers' wide receivers, TE Trey'Dez Green, and the Bayou Bengals' defensive line.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest college football fall camp intel for 2026 before sharing their College Football Week 1 preview. They discuss national fall camp buzz, quarterback battles, breakout players, depth-chart developments, potential concerns, and the biggest storylines emerging before the season begins.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS(0:00) Introduction(6:20) Alabama Camp Intel(21:15) Tennessee Camp Intel(30:50) LSU Camp Intel(41:00) Notre Dame vs Wisconsin(52:55) Ole Miss vs Louisville
In this episode, Blake Ruffino reacts to Jayden Daniels and the issue revolving the #5 jersey. Even though Blake believes he and Joe Burrow's numbers should be retired, the way that the Daniels Camp handled the situation was silly.Also, Blake gives his thoughts on the building LSU Run Game and the takeaways from Fall Camp in Day 8.(0:00) -Jayden Daniels vs LSU(24:29) - Second Intro(35:23) - LSU Run Game Picking Up(45:22) - Who Stood Out(53:21) - Offensive Breakdown(59:48) - Defensive Breakdown(1:09:23) - Outro
In this episode, Blake Ruffino reacts to Jayden Daniels and the issue revolving the #5 jersey. Even though Blake believes he and Joe Burrow's numbers should be retired, the way that the Daniels Camp handled the situation was silly.Also, Blake gives his thoughts on the building LSU Run Game and the takeaways from Fall Camp in Day 8.(0:00) -Jayden Daniels vs LSU(24:29) - Second Intro(35:23) - LSU Run Game Picking Up(45:22) - Who Stood Out(53:21) - Offensive Breakdown(59:48) - Defensive Breakdown(1:09:23) - Outro
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino preview the 2026 college football Week 0 schedule, featuring UNC vs TCU and NC State vs Virginia, before breaking down the latest fall camp intel from Oregon, Miami, and Alabama.(0:00) Introduction(3:55) Camp Intel(5:00) Oregon(16:00) Miami(25:15) Alabama(37:40) NC State vs UVA(47:00) TCU vs UNCSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS
In this episode, hydrated Blake Ruffino gives his thoughts on LSU Fall Camp Day 4. Blake gives the four LSU players that stood out to him the most along with a position group that he looked the best so far through camp. Blake gives his thoughts on the WR position group and pass game overall that is standing out.Lastly, Blake gives his offensive and defensive breakdown of what he saw on both sides of the football.(0:00) -Blake Is Very High On LSU(12:48) - What Players Stood Out The Most(17:00) - LSU WR Room Is Insanely Talented / Leavitt Timing(24:15) - Other Players Standing Out(34:02) - Offensive Breakdown(46:45) - Defensive Breakdown(58:33) -QnA
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino reveal their complete 2026 College Football Playoff predictions, including their projected 12-team CFP bracket, conference champions, at-large selections, first-round matchups, semifinal picks, and national championship prediction. Which teams will make the playoff—and who will win it all?(0:00) Introduction(4:00) CFP Predictions(41:00) CFB Sleeper Teams(51:05) Bracket ExpansionSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Big 12 Preview and discuss the latest buzz happening from training camps across college football(0:00) Introduction(5:00) Camp Intel - QB Battles(9:00) Texas(14:20) Georgia19:30 Notre Dame(23:00) Ohio State(32:00) Big 12 Preview(33:00) Texas Tech(45:15) BYU(53:45) Oklahoma StateSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS
In this episode, hydrated Blake Ruffino gives his thoughts on LSU Fall Camp Day 4. Blake gives the four LSU players that stood out to him the most along with a position group that he looked the best so far through camp. Blake gives his thoughts on the WR position group and pass game overall that is standing out.Lastly, Blake gives his offensive and defensive breakdown of what he saw on both sides of the football.(0:00) -Blake Is Very High On LSU(12:48) - What Players Stood Out The Most(17:00) - LSU WR Room Is Insanely Talented / Leavitt Timing(24:15) - Other Players Standing Out(34:02) - Offensive Breakdown(46:45) - Defensive Breakdown(58:33) -QnA
In this episode, hydrated Blake Ruffino gives his thoughts on LSU Fall Camp Day 4. Blake gives the four LSU players that stood out to him the most along with a position group that he looked the best so far through camp. Is LSU LT Jordan Seaton head and shoulders best player of the team?Lastly, Blake gives his offensive and defensive breakdown of what he saw on both sides of the football.(0:00) -Intro(6:52) - Biggest Winners Of The Day(24:35) -Defensive Breakdown(43:47) - Offensive Breakdown(1:01:42 )- Outro
In this episode, hydrated Blake Ruffino gives his thoughts on LSU Fall Camp Day 4. Blake gives the four LSU players that stood out to him the most along with a position group that he looked the best so far through camp. Is LSU LT Jordan Seaton head and shoulders best player of the team?Lastly, Blake gives his offensive and defensive breakdown of what he saw on both sides of the football.(0:00) -Intro(6:52) - Biggest Winners Of The Day(24:35) -Defensive Breakdown(43:47) - Offensive Breakdown(1:01:42 )- Outro
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their complete 2026 ACC football predictions and full ACC football preview.(0:00) Introduction(8:30) ACC Predictions(9:30) Miami(33:00) Louisville(43:15) SMU(52:00) Florida StateSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their complete 2026 SEC football predictions and full SEC football preview(0:00) Introduction(1:00) Notre Dame USC(13:30) SEC Predictions(14:20) Texas(26:15) Georgia(37:00) Oklahoma(46:50) AlabamaSign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver their complete 2026 Big Ten football predictions, breaking down the Big Ten Championship race.(0:00) Introduction(4:00) PCSA(12:00) Big Ten Preview(14:20) Oregon(27:02) Ohio State(41:40) USC(53:45) Indiana (1:03:00) Michigan
Mike and Charlie listened to Juwan Johnson and Devaughn Vele's post-practice media availability. Mike emphasized the importance of the Saints' offensive line staying healthy this season. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down the spots of intrigue on LSU's roster entering next week's fall camp. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on the Tigers' tight ends, fullback options, and cornerback depth.
Mike and Steve discussed Chris Olave's major contract extension with the Saints and recapped the team's second training camp practice. Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, broke down Olave's extension and shared his notes from the Saints' training camp practices. Mike interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, about LSU's upcoming fall camp practices. Steve and Charlie spoke to Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, about Olave's extension and the Saints' training camp practices.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down the spots of intrigue on LSU's roster entering next week's fall camp. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on the Tigers' tight ends, fullback options, and cornerback depth.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest 2026 college football news from Big Ten Media Days, led by Ryan Day's revealing update on Julian Sayin and Dan Lanning's message about Oregon football's national championship expectations. They also break down the Ole Miss lawsuits involving LSU transfers Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, along with Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's two-game NCAA suspension.(0:00) Introduction(10:00) Arion Carter(29:30) Julian Sayin (42:45) Dan Lanning(55:00) LSU Ole Miss
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest college football news and controversies surrounding 2026 Big Ten Media Days. They break down the escalating Big Ten vs. SEC debate, the future of the College Football Playoff, major trouble for Bill Belichick at North Carolina and Ohio State's historic new jersey sponsorship.0:00 Introduction7:55 Ohio State Notre Dame Jersey patches25:00 Tony Pettiti vs Greg Sankey42:14 Bret Bielema SEC56:15 North Carolina
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their final thoughts coming from SEC Media Days. Joe and Blake discuss whether Arch Manning is ready to lead Texas to an SEC Championship and College Football Playoff run. They also react to Kalen DeBoer emphasizing that Alabama must improve its rushing attack. Nick Saban also pushed back against claims that the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC after Big Ten programs won three consecutive national championships.
Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's session at SEC Media Days. Coach Kiffin discussed LSU's talented 2026 roster, the SEC's nine-game conference schedule, and college football's need for a salary cap. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped Coach Kiffin's appearance at SEC Media Days. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on new QB Sam Leavitt and S Ty Benefield.
Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's session at SEC Media Days. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, shared his thoughts on LSU QB Sam Leavitt and S Ty Benefield. Mike spoke to Drew DeArmond, a reporter for ESPN Alabama, about the new first-year SEC coaches. Steve and Charlie heard from Whit Weeks, TJ Dottery, and Trey'Dez Green at SEC Media Days. The guys also interviewed Glen West, a senior writer at On3's The Bengal Tiger, about his takeaways from LSU's representation at the event.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped Lane Kiffin's appearance at SEC Media Days. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on new QB Sam Leavitt and S Ty Benefield.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from SEC Media Days. They cover Pete Golding and Greg Sankey addressing the tampering controversy involving Clemson, Ole Miss and linebacker Luke Ferrelli. The conversation then turns to Alabama football and the quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Finally, they discuss five-star running back David Gabriel-Georges and his highly anticipated commitment decision.0:00 Introduction5:10 David Gabriel Georges commitment16:35 Alabama QB Battle35:06 Greg Sankey and Pete Golding on Tampering50:25 SEC Media Day Thoughts