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Cade Klubnik 11-8 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Today's episode of the podcast covers some NFL Leaderboards, dives into a discussion about Early Declare and Super Senior statuses, and then finishes with the Week 11 Discussion. As usual, I did not write up the NFL Notes, but I do have at least some brief observations about Early Declare and Super Senior status by position group. This is not meant to be a definitive study, more an observation about where the league is and recent trends. After that, as always, the Week 11 Preview which looks forward to some crucial 2026 QB match-ups. Early Declares and Super Seniors by PositionFor this an analysis, an Early Declare is anyone who leaves college the minimum 3 years after high school. A Super Senior is anyone who leaves college 5+ years after high school. To be clear, I don't think the analysis is re-inventing the wheel in any way, shape, or form and much of this is probably self-evident to at least some people, but I would wager even some of those people might be shocked by the degree in some of these points. * This should surprise no one, but the QB position is the only position — particularly at the top — where being a Super Senior is not a detriment particularly relative to being an early declare in recent memory. Several elite QBs (Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Bo Nix) are Super Seniors, and QB is the only position where choosing between the top three Early Declares and top three Super Seniors would be a debate; the top 3 Early Declares on KTC right now are Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, and Patrick Mahomes, so they still may have the edge here, but compare that to WR where the KTC rankings would make a similar comparison Ricky Pearsall, Jayden Reed, and Terry McLaurin v Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Justin Jefferson. * RB is the position where the TOP END is the most dominated by Early Declares. The top 6 RBs and 13 of the top 14 RBs are Early Declares (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, Ashton Jeanty, De'Von Achane, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, Bucky Irving, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Breece Hall, Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams). That said, the gap between simply being a senior and a super senior, at least in the moment, seems less extreme at RB compared to WR. James Cook is the other RB in the Top 14, and as a 4th Year player, he creates the biggest divide between Senior and Super Senior, but players like Chase Brown, Jaylen Warren, and before his injury Cam Skattebo are more highly valuable to their positions relative to the Seniors and compared to the WR position. * At WR, within the top 24, there is a 2/3 to 1/3 preference towards the Early Declares, with 8 Early Declare WRs in the top 12 and 16 Early Declare WRs in the top 24. Beyond that though, the most unique aspect of WRs in this analysis is the complete lack of players achieving significant success after becoming Super Seniors. Ricky Pearsall and Jayden Reed have had some relative success aside from injuries, but injuries are a relevant reality in the sport, and if they do not turn their careers around soon, the biggest 5th Year WR hit since Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel — both of whom are ~30 YO now — is probably Rashid Shaheed? Or perhaps still Jayden Reed even with the injuries. Since the podcast, Deebo has fallen out of the Top 50 and Shaheed has risen into the top 50, but essentially these 5 WRs are the 5 that rest near or above the fringe of WR50. That is a very small number of relevant players throughout the entire position. * As one additional note, among the 8 WRs who have Senior (not super) status in the Top 24 on KTC, four of these eight WRs (Egbuka, Odunze, DeVonta, Olave) had an excellent season with high draft status prior to returning for their four season. Two more of these WRs (Ladd & Puka) were heavily impacted by injuries throughout their collegiate careers. This is why, in my eyes, even the bar for a fourth year player at the WR position should be very high or have significant excuse as to why they were not able to become more successful earlier in their careers. My belief is that this is because WR is so skills driven that early skills development is still underrated in the scouting process. This is admittedly not the most optimistic analysis, and I did not spin it directly like this on the podcast, but there is a reason that I bring all these items up on a Show/Sub that slants to the NFL Draft: There's some evidence that being an Early Declare for Dante Moore would be more enticing for teams to the extent that it might help him stay in the First Round relative to maybe a similar QB with a similar season who was a 4th Year player, but the fact that so many of those QBs being drafted as Early Declares are on the bottom of the top 20-28 QBs might suggest that for Dante Moore, if he wants to be a very good QB, staying at Oregon might be the most logical decision. And for Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, while at other positions returning for a 5th Year would be a detriment, there's not necessarily anything obvious in the numbers right now — particularly if your goal is to be a very good QB — that suggests going back for a 5th Year is a bad idea. At RB, our top two don't need discussed here, but particularly as Jonah Coleman may re-enter the RB2 conversation with the injury to Justice Haynes, this is just another sign that Coleman best abilities might lie in FLOOR and not CEILING. And at WR, luckily our top three are fine here — it is part of what makes them the top 3. Jordyn Tyson is the only senior, but he slides nicely into that category that also fits Egbuka, DeVonta, Odunze, and Olave. The concern is more as we get into the stages where Chris Bell, Germie Bernard, and even Denzel Boston are becoming first round picks that people are excited about. Boston scores okay compared to those players, but is a clear step down. Bell and Bernard are not particularly close. That doesn't mean they can't be very good WRs, but unless there is more well-rounded development, they are the two players right now where they seem like they may slip into my own 1st Round, but in most drafts I would not want to rank them with a Top 12 grade. Make sure to check out the Fantasy for Real podcast where I go over these games in preparation for Week 11.After a few weeks where the match-ups for the 2026 QBs were not quite as exciting, this weekend showcases many of our top QBs matched up in important games. The biggest match-up and Game of the Week features LSU & Garrett Nussmeier taking on Alabama & Ty Simpson, with Nussmeier in particular needing to take advantage of the limited opportunities he has left before the 2026 NFL Draft. Aside from this top game, both Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza find themselves against tricky defenses in road environments. This is another big opportunity week for the 2026 QB Class with plenty of other big games to look through as well. Friday Night LightsNorthwestern @ USC at 9:00 PM on FOXKey Players: Griffin Wilde, WR, Northwestern (2026) ; Jayden Maiava, QB, USC (2026) ; Makai Lemon, WR, USC (2026) ; Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC (2026)Not too much action late Friday night, but USC does have one of the most intriguing teams for the 2026 NFL Draft in particular. While the injury to Waymond Jordan and playing through injuries for Ja'Kobi Lane has limited some of the intrigue, this team still features two potential Day 2 or higher WRs including a top 3 WR in Makai Lemon. QB Jayden Maiava flirted with the First Round QB conversation, but right now seems to be firmly on the outside looking in after poor performances the last two weeks. This game is unlikely to get him back in the conversation, but it can get him on the right track for at least Day 2 moving forward. For Northwestern, Griffin Wilde remains an intriguing, productive player within College Football. A third year player in his first year in the Big Ten, Wilde is very likely the most important member of the Northwestern offense.Week 11 College Football GAMEDAY PreviewsGAME OF THE WEEKLSU @ Alabama at 7:30 PM on ABCKey Players: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (2026) ; Harlem Berry, RB, LSU (2028) ; Caden Durham, RB, LSU (2027) ; Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU (2026) ; Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU (2027) ; Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (2026) ; Jamarion Miller, RB, Alabama (2026) ; Daniel Hill, RB, Alabama (2027) ; Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama (2027) ; Lotzeir Brooks, WR, Alabama (2028) ; Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama (2026) ; Isaiah Horton, WR, Alabama (2026)Very likely the “Game of the Week” this week pits QBs Garrett Nussmeier and Ty Simpson against each other, each with the ability to raise their stock in the upcoming NFL Draft. For Nussmeier, a player without eligibility and a nearly nonexistent path to the CFB Playoff, this will be one of the last opportunities to make an impression. If Simpson wishes to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, that might be true for him as well, though Simpson will have more post-season opportunities most likely. Simpson has showcased excellent ability to play the QB position, but as someone with very few starts, Simpson is still an incomplete picture.These teams are also quite similar in how they have matched-up on Offense this year, with the exception of Simpson being able to execute in the difficult situations that Nussmeier has struggled in. But on the ground, both teams have struggled quite a bit this season. LSU has seemingly found something in RB Harlem Berry adding a bit more consistency on the ground the last couple of weeks, and between the true freshman and sophomore RB Caden Durham, LSU definitely has a very intriguing tandem on the ground. For Alabama, the most intriguing RB at this stage for NFL futures is probably 244-lb sophomore Daniel Hill. And while they are different shapes and sizes significantly, each team features some elite upside at pass-catching positions. Trey'Dez Green of LSU has been a match-up nightmare on paper for his entire career, but the last three games have begun to bring that theory into reality. He is currently my TE1 in all of College Football, with a significant gap between Green and anyone else. On the complete opposite side of the size spectrum, Ryan Williams of Alabama is an elite prospect, still 18-Years Old, but needs to work on his consistency particularly with his hands. Aside from Williams, potential fantasy 1st-Round pick Germie Bernard and true freshman Lotzeir Brooks make up a dangerous trio that also includes other supplemental players like Isaiah Horton. This is one of the more intriguing and multi-faceted games we have had in a few weeks, with huge 2026 NFL Draft implications from primarily the QB position as well as depth in future talent at RB, WR, and TE.TOP GAME #2Texas A&M @ Missouri at 3:30 PM on ABCKey Players: Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M (2026) ; Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M (2027) ; Ashton Bethel-Roman, WR, Texas A&M (2027) ; Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri (2027) ; Donovan Olugbode, WR, Missouri (2028) ; Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri (2026) ; Brett Norfleet, TE, Missouri (2026)While players like mobile QB Marcel Reed and 3rd-year RB Rueben Owens have started to make an impact and enter into potentially draftable conversations, the strength of the Texas A&M Aggies remains the WR room. Kevin Concepcion is a fringe top-10 player on my Fantasy Big Board for the upcoming NFL Draft, and while Mario Craver's size may restrict him from being a 1st Round pick, both of these WRs have flashed playmaking ability at the highest levels of College Football. While it was only 1 Catch in his follow-up performance, Ashton Bethel-Roman is a second year WR and highly recruited player who has made an impact in each of the last two games, including 130 Receiving Yards on just 43 Routes (3.02 Y/RR). Bethel-Roman is behind his teammates so far in production, but he is also the only WR listed in this room at 6' tall. For Missouri, Ahmad Hardy is having a phenomenal season for a 19-Year-Old RB in the SEC even after the fall-off in performance against SEC play, but that fall-off is something that Hardy will need to rectify a bit and showcase that his rushing style can translate to the NFL level. Kevin Coleman Jr. is a YAC receiver with some promise at the NFL level, while Brett Norfleet is a TE with excellent size. The most intriguing pass catcher for Missouri may be the true freshman, Donovan Olugbode, who at least should be seen as potentially the highest upside Devy player of the group.Tough Road Spots for VERY Important QBsIndiana @ Penn State at Noon on FOXKey Players: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (2026) ; Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana (2026) ; Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State (2026) ; Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State (2026)Just like last week against Ohio State, this is not the Penn State team we were expecting. Even some teams that have fall-offs like Florida retain a high degree of intrigue for this list, but Penn State's lack of pass catching weapons and injury to QB Drew Allar knock them from an intriguing team to a pair of RBs, one of which in Nicholas Singleton has been a massive disappointment so far this season. Singleton will look to take on his last major opportunity as a College Football player this weekend alongside the RB getting all of the work, Kaytron Allen. The main focal point for this game though will be Fernando Mendoza. It's not entirely fair as the team Oregon beat had aspirations for a National Championship and a different Head Coach, but this is an intriguing pair of games between this game and Oregon's game this week, as both Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore get to play in a road environment that we have seen the other play in already this season. OSU's Julian Sayin ripped Penn State apart last week, which likely takes away some ability for Mendoza to get much credit for doing the same even on the road, but this may be the biggest regular season test remaining for Mendoza, who is one of the most likely QBs to appear in the College Football Playoff. If this game is not a sufficient test for Mendoza, it seems less likely that Mendoza will find a test in the next two opponents, Wisconsin & Purdue, who are a combined 4-13.Oregon @ Iowa at 3:30 PM onKey Players: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon (2026) ; Dierre Hill Jr., RB, Oregon (2028) ; Jordan Davison, RB, Oregon (2028) ; Dakorien Moore, WR, Oregon (2028) ; Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (2026) ; Kamari Moulton, RB, Iowa (2026)While RB Kamari Moulton has had a few good games for Iowa this season, the ranking of this game so highly in the Weekly Preview is entirely about the Oregon offense – which has struggled in two of the past three games – facing a tough Iowa Defense on the Road. The Wisconsin game was a sloppy, weather-influenced mess, but with so little experience and a limited number of games against top teams, QB Dante Moore will need to take advantage of the opportunities in front of him. As mentioned above, this Iowa game also creates a point of comparison between Moore and Mendoza, and unlike Penn State, this environment is probably going to be seen as fairly similar situationally. Kenyon Sadiq might still be my #1 TE, but he has been one of the more disappointing players so far in 2025. If he wishes to enter the draft and be taken as a true and promising TE1, Sadiq will likely need to show a bit more consistency throughout the rest of the season. Outside of these two, Oregon has a number of intriguing freshman between #1 HS freshman WR Dakorien Moore and the RBs, Dierre Hill Jr. and Jordan Davison.Other Games to Watch this WeekendGeorgia @ Mississippi State at Noon on ESPNKey Players: Nate Frazier, RB, Georgia (2027) ; Chauncey Bowens, RB, Georgia (2027) ; Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia (2026) ; Fluff Bothwell, RB, Mississippi State (2027) ; Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State (2026) ; Anthony Evans III, WR, Mississippi State (2026)The early season fumbles got Nate Frazier in the doghouse, but he has played better the last few weeks and has gone four Gs now without a fumble. Chauncey Bowens is not nearly the highly touted prospect that Frazier is, but he is the RB who broke the two big explosive carries in Georgia's most recent victory against Florida. WR Zachariah Branch has been increasingly reliable with excellent YAC skills, and if this most recent game can showcase a bit more growth in areas aside from a “Gadget” role, Branch is someone with elite athletic upside (at his size). There isn't a player necessarily approaching Day 2 on my Watchlist from Mississippi State, but at least three players are in a Draftable range. Fluff Bothwell has excellent size and could grow into a solid SEC RB with another year remaining before he can enter the NFL Draft, and Brenen Thompson (Deep) and Anthony Evans (Underneath) each have clear utilities and limitations.BYU @ Texas Tech at Noon on ABCKey Players: Bear Bachmeier, QB, BYU (2028) ; L.J. Martin, RB, BYU (2026)A huge game for College Football and a smaller game for our purposes, this is the first real opportunity to spotlight freshman QB Bear Bachmeier, who will not be draft eligible until 2028. Right now, Bachmeier is not necessarily getting as much love with three current starting freshman QB with better tools (Underwood, Sagapolutele, & Washington), but as a true freshman leading an undefeated BYU team, Bachmeier deserves a lot of credit. Aside from Bachmeier, there are a few intriguing RBs in this game, most notably BYU RB L.J. Martin. Texas Tech also features a pair of sophomores in J'Koby Williams & Cameron Dickey.Maryland @ Rutgers at 2:30 PM on Fox Sports 1Key Players: Malik Washington, QB, Maryland (2028) ; Antwan Raymond, RB, Rutgers (2027) ; Ian Strong, WR, Rutgers (2026) ; K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers (2027)Maryland & QB Malik Washington will look to bounce back after a rough home loss to Indiana. Rutgers' defense has been the team you want to play so far this year when you need to get back on track as a Passing Offense, and so hopefully for Washington this is the case on Saturday. For Rutgers, while the team performance has not been great in recent weeks, the trio of Antwan Raymond, Ian Strong, and Future WR Riser of the Week(s) K.J. Duff make Rutgers a sneaky interesting team. If Strong wants to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, he likely needs to start having some of his biggest performances down the stretch. For Duff, there is a clear opportunity to put up 1,000+ Yards and be on every Watchlist heading into the 2026 CFB Season including NFL Watchlists, All-American Watchlists, and Biletnikoff Watchlists.Auburn @ Vanderbilt at 4:00 PM on SEC NetworkKey Players: Jeremiah Cobb, RB, Auburn (2026) ; Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn (2027) ; Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn (2026) ; Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt (2026)The post-Hugh Freeze era begins with a tough road test against Vanderbilt. While I will be the first to congratulate Auburn on what is hopefully a brighter future moving forward, unfortunately for the Tigers, getting rid of Freeze does not come with an upgrade at QB, and that has been the issue for Auburn throughout the season. Cam Coleman remains the headliner for this team, an elite WR talent with potential to be a top 5-10 pick in the NFL Draft, but the numbers have not quite been there yet. Eric Singleton Jr. has excellent YAC ability, speed, and is very young for being Draft Eligible, but has struggled to produce this season specifically outside of a very limited, gadget role. Jeremiah Cobb has not necessarily entered the Day 2 conversation yet, but he has become the clear lead back for Auburn. Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers had his first truly good game of the season against Texas, and will look to continue that momentum against Auburn. Stowers is #2 in the FBS for Receiving Yards at the TE position.California @ Louisville at 7:00 PM on ESPN2Key Players: Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele, QB, California (2028) ; Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville (2027) ; Chris Bell, WR, Louisville (2026)One player for each of the next three Draft Classes (at least in terms of when they can first enter the NFL Draft), for 2026, Louisville's Chris Bell has excellent size, athleticism, and could develop into an excellent WR, but he is also fairly raw for someone being discussed within the 1st Round. Isaac Brown has excellent explosive ability, speed, and creation ability, but the latter in particular is hard to know how it will translate going from the ACC to the NFL at under 200 lbs. Brown will look to continue his recent dominant stretch against Cal. And then against Louisville will be Cal QB Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele. Sagapolutele had his third multi-turnover game of the season this past weekend against Virginia, but continues to show signs that if he can manage those TOs in particular that he can be a potential NFL Starter / future 1st Round Pick.Florida State @ Clemson at 7:00 PM on ACCNKey Players: Ousmane Kromah, RB, Florida State (2028) ; Micahi Danzy, WR, Florida State (2027) ; Duce Robinson, WR, Florida State (2026) ; Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson (2026) ; Gideon Davidson, RB, Clemson (2028) ; T.J. Moore, WR, Clemson (2027) ; Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson (2026) ; Tristan Smith, WR, Clemson (2026)This game against Florida State and Clemson – even with the injury to Bryant Wesco Jr. – could potentially be an excellent showcase of WR talent in the next two Draft Classes. The big name eligible for the Draft this year is likely this Week's WR Riser of the Week(s), Antonio Williams. Williams will look to build on his first great game of the season against Florida State, and alongside Williams will be former SE Missouri St. WR Tristan Smith and sophomore T.J. Moore. It was actually Smith who had the more targets between the pairing last week, but Moore is the player within this trio that generally seems to be highest rated in Devy. Most likely the offense runs through Williams & Moore, but it would not be a surprise to see Smith – who offers a bit of a different skillset at 6' 5” – getting more involved. For Florida State, two excellent explosive athletes in Duce Robinson and Micahi Danzy will look to make explosive plays downfield or potentially even in the running game. Danzy has been a future Riser recently, and Robinson is at least an athlete worth monitoring. Aside from the WR positions, Cade Klubnik will need to continue and play well to hopefully restore his Draft Stock even to Day 2, and there are a pair of intriguing freshmen RBs who may make appearances in this game between Ousmane Kromah and Gideon Davidson.//Not too much to add today, and I should be back on Tuesday to discuss these 2026 QB Games most of all. Thanks, C.J. Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Zach Goodall of Swamp 247 assesses Florida after their first game under Billy Gonzales. Chuck and Heath discuss a noteworthy recruiting flip playing out poorly on the internet. Faxon Childress of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson looks at the Tigers struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cade Klubnik 11-5 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

All right, college sports fans -- the Clemson offense has gotten more things right this year than the defense as the Tigers have struggled to a 3-4 record, but there's a lot of work to be done nonetheless. Adam Randall's dedication hasn't been enough to establish a running game behind a problematic offensive line that's taken a step back this season. Christopher Vizzina's potential wasn't enough to improve on Cade Klubnik's issues in the passing game. And the receivers can't quite shake the drops. We get into a few things that have been plaguing assistant coaches Garrett Riley, Matt Luke and CJ Spiller during the Tigers' first seven games. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us!

Cade Klubnik following Clemson's 46-45 loss to Duke

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to ponder the Steelers' options at the NFL trade deadline amid struggles from the prospective rookie class of QBs in the NFL draft. Should coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan still be hoarding picks to select names like Drew Allar, Arch Manning, Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik, even as they've struggled to meet expectations? Or should they consider trading some picks for a proven wide receiver for QB Aaron Rodgers to complement his current pass catching options including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? And if they do make a deal, do names like Jaylen Waddle of the Dolphins, Chris Olave of the Saints and Jakobi Meyers of the Raiders make sense? Our duo tackles those topics, plus Rodgers' future with the team past 2025. Could he have longevity within OC Arthur Smith's offense? Or could he wear thin as Russell Wilson did when the team hits the tougher portions of its schedule? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chapel Fowler, Clemson beat reporter for the (Columbia SC) State, discusses the latest issues with the Tigers. Chuck and Heath discuss not getting riled up over random reports about coaching searches, especially from unfamiliar voices. Fox Senior College sports reporter Trey Wallace looks at the upcoming weekend and coaching scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All right, college sports fans -- Cade Klubnik had one of the better games of his career by staying composed and making his reads as Clemson put up 41 points in a blowout win at Boston College. The Tigers are a .500 team again overall and in the ACC, but Dabo Swinney still has work to do with this team if the winning ways are to continue. Tom Allen's defense gave up too many plays of double-digit yardage as Garrett Riley's offense started to click. We're glad you found us!

All right, college sports fans -- Cade Klubnik and the Clemson Tigers came barrelling out of the gate for a 38-10 win at UNC over Bill Belichick's Tar Heels. It's a step in the right direction for Dabo Swinney's 2025 squad, with some clear improvements worth analyzing. Yet there's still work to be done if Clemson is to even approach the kind of season it had envisioned in August, so we'll get into that too. Be sure to let us know your thoughts about the Tigers in the comments below, and don't forget to smash "Subscribe" for more content about Clemson sports! From football on the field and recruiting updates to baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and more, you can catch up on the biggest happenings with the Tigers right here. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us!

As Clemson gets ready to face SMU at home, Tim Bourret gives us some insight into Cade Klubnik's health.

Timestamps: 0:00-5:35 I Am Next Intro 5:35-9:21 Season Predictions 9:21-12:30 His WHY 12:30-14:35 Past Success 14:35-20:40 Cade Klubnik 20:40-23:57 Handling Adversity 23:57-26:15 Foundation of Faith 26:15-31:46 Clemson Culture 31:46-35:38 Recruiting Philosophy 35:38-38:28 NIL 38:28-43:43 Transfer Portal Takes 43:43-49:53 Hot Takes 49:53-50:53 Swinney-isms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews looks at the biggest weekend matchups. Chuck and Heath discuss Clemson potentially having to start a backup against SMU. Mike Morgan of Elite Media previews the Missouri-Auburn game he and Chuck are calling as well as looking back at Texas-Oklahoma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cade Klubnik postgame (Boston College) 10-12-25 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Drew DeArmond of ESPN 97.7 in Huntsville reacts to Alabama's win over Vanderbilt. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics. Will Vandervort of The Clemson Insider analyzes Clemson after their demolition of North Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cade Klubnik 10-4 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Brett McMurphy joins the show to break down everything happening in college football. Through four weeks, the Miami Hurricanes are making a strong case as the top team in the country, while the Florida Gators continue to struggle with no relief in sight. Meanwhile, Clemson's rocky start continues, as Cade Klubnik has yet to meet expectations with the Tigers sitting at 1-3.

Featuring Oregon's Aussie punter, Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and The Mariners

Joe Ovies of the "Ovies and Giglio" podcast breaks down why Bill Belichick at North Carolina has been a disaster so far. Chuck and Heath discuss why Miami remains much lower in the national championship odds than their performance would lead you to expect. Larry Williams of Tiger Illustrated assesses why things have gone wrong in Clemson this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quarterback Cade Klubnik following Clemson's 34-21 loss to Syracuse

What's wrong with Clemson? What's wrong with Dabo Swinney? What's wrong with Cade Klubnik? What was wrong with the widely popular notion that this team could be the best in the nation? Why are the Tigers 1-2, and what are the reasons fans can be hopeful of a turnaround? Longtime radio voice Mickey Plyler joins The Dubcast to explore it all, and much more.  

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt re-evaluates his Top 10 QB's list that he made in the Spring and makes a new Top 10 based off the performances we've see on the field so far this season. He breaks down what problems he sees in some of the most disappointing QB's like Arch Manning and Cade Klubnik and details which issues are fixable going forward and which are not. He then gives his thoughts on some developments around the country like Michigan unleashing Bryce Underwood's legs, Ohio State finding a new Running Back, Alabama looking like Alabama again and Oregon's one fix they need to make to make a run at a National Title. 0:00-2:24 Intro2:25-16:57 Joel Klatt enters the mailbag16:58-31:30 Joel's new top QBs of the season31:31-35:46 Bryce Underwood shows athleticism vs. Central Michigan35:47-38:15 True freshman Bo Jackson goes for second straight 100-yd game at Ohio State38:16-41:10 Is Alabama back on track?41:11-44:36 Does Oregon look like a national championship contender this season? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 rookie class is in shambles. Top quarterbacks like Cade Klubnik, LaNorris Sellers, and Arch Manning have issues. Will there be any running backs in the top 50 picks? Jordyn Tyson is a stud, but is there another wide receiver in round one? Matt and Skip play a game of fact or fiction with the 2025 rookies. Tyler Warren is trending towards tight end three. Will Cam Ward be startable in 2025? And who should managers add between Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Bhayshul Tuten, and Quinshon Judkins? Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Get the free Rookie Big Board newsletter: https://www.rookiebigboard.com

Clemson's struggles, Arch Manning's early challenges, and the NFL spotlight on Patrick Mahomes take center stage. David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak welcome Zach Gelb, host of The Zach Gelb Show on CBS Sports Radio, to break down the state of college football and the NFL. Gelb shares his thoughts on Cade Klubnik's regression, Nebraska's chance for a breakthrough under Matt Rhule, Brian Kelly's fiery press conference, and whether the Chiefs can hold off the Chargers in the AFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck reacts to Florida's assistant HC and RB coach being suspended for an incident prior to the LSU loss. Chuck and Heath discuss Arch Manning being dead last in completion percentage on passes more than 5 yards downfield. Lawton Swann of Clemson Sports Talk sizes up the Tigers after a rough start to their season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise ponders the Steelers' recent past at the quarterback position. Would GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin have been better off drafting current Patriots QB Drake Maye -- their opponent in NFL Week 3 -- or another young QB like Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, or C.J. Stroud? Even if it had meant losing seasons following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger at the end of 2021? And how much better would it be for their long-term future if 2025 turns out to be a rough season with 41-yard-old Aaron Rodgers ahead of a promising QB class the could include names like Arch Manning, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier and LaNorris Sellers? Paul tackles those questions and the latest news from practice this week, which could include the return of first-round NFL draft pick Derrick Harmon from injury to bolster Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Yahya Black and the struggling defensive line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second hour, Mac & Bone put together their meter ranking all the local college QBs from Cade Klubnik, to LaNorris Sellers, & CJ Bailey, Cole Bryson stops by to talk about the struggles for the two teams from the Palmetto State, and the Random Segment of Crap returns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Bryson, host on The Fan in the Upstate of South Carolina joins the show, as he t alks about Clemson's disappointing start to the season for Clemson, and what's made Cade Klubnik's slow start, he also addresses the chances that Shane Beamer leaves South Carolina for Virginia Tech, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck has thoughts on Notre Dame's season now that the CFP is unlikely short of running the table and getting help. Florida radio analyst Shane Matthews sizes up the Gators offensive issues. Trey Biddy of Hawg Sports analyzes Arkansas off their close loss to Ole Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the devy landscape with our Week 4 Risers & Fallers report. With over a month of action in the books, player values are shifting—some are surging up boards, while others are slipping fast.We go position-by-position to break it all down:

What in the world is going on with Clemson? Eric Mac Lain and Ellis Johnson have some thoughts. Mac Lain, who played offensive line for Dabo Swinney, is quite critical of the offensive line play he's seen thus far. He's also not sure what to make of Cade Klubnik's jittery presence over the first two games. Johnson, a former assistant at both South Carolina and Clemson, now lives in Clemson so he can be close to his son, a walk-on tight end for the Tigers. Johnson thinks the issues this team has shown thus far on both sides of the ball can be solved over the course of the season But he's not sure they can be resolved Saturday against Georgia Tech, a physically and mentally tough group that can make life extremely difficult on some of the inexperience Clemson has in the secondary. "Georgia Tech has been playing to their level of talent, and Clemson has not," Johnson said. "Hopefully they can get it turned around, but I think it's going to be a tough test for Clemson. I really do. "If they don't find a running game that they can lean on in critical times of the game, they're going to be in trouble."

Dabo Swinney called Antonio Williams Clemson's best player, a week after saying Cade Klubnik was the Tigers' best player. Did he mean best playmaker? We discuss on today's show!

Carl and Mike come back with some more football talk and share some thoughts on why Georgia Tech has a chance to get after Cade Klubnik and make him uncomfortable as he has not looked great in Clemson's first two games. They then share thoughts on Georgia's showdown with Tennessee and agree that while the Dawgs may have been holding back on what all they wanted to display of the 'tools in the box' they believe Georgia should have still looked more dominant in their first two games.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to ponder Penn State's progress through the first two weeks of the season. Have coach James Franklin's Nittany Lions proven anything yet? Is there anything they can show against Villanova that they haven't against Florida International and Nevada? Does Franklin deserve criticism for the soft schedule? And is Oregon in a few weeks the only test that matters? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Among them: Are Devonte Ross, Kyron Hudson and Trebor Pena the best trio of receivers the program has had in a while? Where does Drew Allar rank among NFL draft QB hopefuls like Clemson's Cade Klubnik, LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and LaNorris Sellers? Can we expect more dominance from Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton? And how is Penn State figuring into the College Football Playoff national title conversation alongside names like Oregon, Ohio State and LSU?

Chuck feels like Clemson and South Carolina are the better teams heading into their games Saturday, but they aren't playing better than their opponents. Chuck and Heath discuss a Billy Napier comment that's landed poorly with Florida fans. Bryan and College Station Eagle Texas A&M beat reporter Alex Miller previews the Aggies trip to South Bend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the hosts react to the events of week two in college football, discussing key performances and players of interest. They play a game called 'Guess the Guy' to compare stats of Will Levis and other mystery quarterbacks. The conversation shifts to concerns about players like DJ Lagway and Garrett Nussmeyer, evaluating their performances and potential future impact. The hosts also analyze the offensive struggles of Austin Simmons and Caden Lee, and discuss the panic levels surrounding TJ Moore and Cade Klubnik. Finally, they address concerns about running backs Darius Taylor and Gideon Davidson, emphasizing the need for patience as the season progresses.takeawaysIt's important to wait a few weeks before making drastic reactions to player performances.DJ Lagway's early struggles are concerning but not yet panic-inducing.Cade Klubnik's performance raises questions about the Clemson offense as a whole.The hosts emphasize the importance of context when evaluating player stats.Austin Simmons and Caden Lee's chemistry needs time to develop.Panic levels for players like TJ Moore and Cade Klubnik are moderate but not critical yet.The hosts agree that early season performances can be misleading.Injuries and team dynamics play a significant role in player performance.Patience is key when evaluating young players in college football.The conversation highlights the unpredictability of college football and player development.titlesWeek Two College Football ReactionsGuess the Guy Game: Will Levis or Mystery QB?Sound Bites"This feels like an unnaturally good game.""I'm not panicking about DJ Lagway.""I'm not worried yet."Chapters00:00Week Two College Football Reactions01:58Guess the Guy Game Introduction04:44Analyzing Week Two Performances07:20The Will Levis Game10:06Garrett Nussmeyer Discussion12:38DJ Lagway's Performance Review15:31Concerns About Austin Simmons and Caden Lee30:34Concerns Over Player Performance35:25Evaluating the Clemson Offense38:48Panic Meter for Emerging Players44:10Assessing Running Back Prospects46:37The Importance of Patience in Rankings53:20Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Performances

For Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Alabama to make the College Football Playoff, they will each need quarterbacks to make special plays within their respective offensive systems.I give my takes on how Cade Klubnik, CJ Carr, Bryce Underwood, and Ty Simpson help their teams reach the College Football Playoff.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE Use code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday'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 apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires 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)

Chuck reacts to USF's upset of Florida. Chuck and Heath discuss Dan Lanning and Oregon going medieval on Oklahoma State. William Qualkinbush of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson looks at Clemson coming off a second half rally against Troy and getting ready for Georgia Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jump into the Dynasty Nerds' Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast as Garret, Jared, and Jagger for our debut college football show, diving into the top 10 draft-eligible quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL Draft based on early 2025 season insights. We break down rising talents like Taylen Green flashing elite athleticism at Arkansas, John Mateer stepping up at Oklahoma, Nico Iamaleava's raw tools shining after his Tennessee to UCLA move, Arch Manning's high-upside arm needing more starts, and Carson Beck redeeming himself at Miami. We analyze pocket presence, processing speed, arm talent, rushing floors, and fantasy ceilings for prospects including Sam Leavitt, Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier, Josh Hoover, and LaNorris Sellers. From SEC battles to Big Ten matchups, we highlight why experience matters, compare to pros like Bo Nix and Anthony Richardson, and debate who stays another year versus declaring early. Perfect for Campus to Canton leagues, devy formats, and scouting future dynasty gems. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, college football prospects, 2026 NFL Draft, Taylen Green, John Mateer, Nico Iamaleava, Arch Manning, Carson Beck, Fernando Mendoza, Sam Leavitt, Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier, Josh Hoover, LaNorris Sellers 00:00 Start 03:13 Jared's Top 6-10 2026 QBs 05:20 Jagger's 6-10 2026 QBs 06:21 Garret's Top 6-10 2026 QBs 07:04 Taylen Green Discussion 09:05 Jackson Arnold and John Mateer Discussion 10:52 Nico Iamaleava Discussion 16:15 Carson Beck Discussion 19:48 Jared's Top 5 2026 QBs 20:16 Josh Hoover Discussion 23:50 Jagger's Top 5 2026 QBs 24:26 Arch Manning & Nico Iamaleava Discussion 29:28 Roster Rescue 30:00 Garret's Top 5 2026 QBs 30:22 Cade Klubnik Discussion 31:52 Drew Allar Discussion 33:41 LaNorris Sellers Discussion 38:09 Garrett Nussmeier Discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to Pitt football's season-opening beating of Duquesne and look ahead to a Week 2 matchup with Central Michigan. Is Eli Holstein proving he belongs in the conversation with Miami's Carson Beck and Clemson's Cade Klubnik as the best QBs in the ACC? Should coach Pat Narduzzi and OC Kade Bell be concerned about the lack of rushing production beyond Desmond Reid? What does Duquesne receiver Joey Isabella's big day mean for the Pitt secondary? And why was Blue Hicks among the standouts at receiver for Jason? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

In Episode 2 of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett dive into the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of college football. Can Arch Manning bounce back after his shaky debut at Ohio State? Was Alabama's loss more about the Tide being down, or Florida State's dominance? We break down Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons' starting debut, the Rebels' run game, and their defense heading into Kentucky. Plus, Cade Klubnik vs. Garrett Nussmeier—has Nussmeier already seized the Heisman frontrunner spot? We also take a look at John Mateer and Jackson Arnold's new beginnings and much more as Week 2 looms.Our Sponsors:* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we're joined by David from The Silver Bulletin to break down the biggest storylines from Week 1 of the college football season.We start with Ohio State's 14–7 win over Texas, a defensive battle that pushed the Buckeyes to the top of the AP Poll. David shares his perspective on how the defense set the tone and what quarterback Julian Sayin showed in his debut.Next, we turn to Alabama's loss to Florida State, examining the early struggles under new head coach Kalen DeBoer and what the Tide must fix moving forward.Finally, we look at Clemson's defeat against LSU, discussing Cade Klubnik's performance, Dabo Swinney's response, and whether the Tigers can rebound as the season continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins for his weekly visit previewing the weekend. Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama's DT injuries and Cade Klubnik's numbers against SEC opponents. Chuck discusses Mississippi State's game with Arizona State and Auburn's week one performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down Week 1 performances from top college prospects Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik and LaNorris Sellers. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft(2:10) Arch Manning vs Ohio State(9:50) Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers(14:25) FSU upsets No. 8 Alabama(20:18) Field's big takeaway from Week 1(23:24) Orange Crushers of the Week(32:17) CFP & Super Bowl predictions(39:27) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The college season is fully underway! Matt and Skip are here to break down week one. Devy managers should be patient with Arch Manning, but what about Cade Klubnik and LaNorris Sellers? There were some great freshmen debuts from Bryce Undewood and Malik Washington, as well as Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele! Justice Haynes dominated for Michigan. Who is Robert Henry? Listen to find out about all these guys and more in the first in-season episode of the Rookie Big Board! Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Get the free Rookie Big Board newsletter: https://www.rookiebigboard.com

In this episode, the hosts recap the historic first week of college football, discussing key performances, surprises, and underperformers. They analyze the impact of young quarterbacks like Arch Manning and Cade Klubnik, highlight rising stars such as Jace Brown and Marquise Johnson, and explore the potential of freshman players. The conversation also touches on the trends and predictions for the future of college football, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the new season.takeawaysWeek one of college football was historic with unprecedented matchups.Arch Manning showed promise despite early struggles.Jace Brown is emerging as a top wide receiver prospect.Cade Klubnik's performance raises concerns about his NFL potential.Freshman players are making significant impacts early in the season.Garrett Nussmeyer is proving to be a game manager rather than a star.The importance of not overreacting to one week of performances.Mekhi Hughes is struggling to find his place in the Oregon backfield.The future of college football looks bright with young talent.Trends in college football indicate a shift towards more competitive matchups.titlesHistoric Week One in College FootballKey Players to Watch This SeasonSound Bites"This is the first time in history...""Malachi Tony is here to stay.""Garrett Nussmeyer is a game manager."Chapters00:00Week One Madness in College Football11:23Spotlight on Rising Stars25:23Quarterback Performances and Future Prospects35:03Evaluating Trade Decisions for Rising Players37:45Freshman Quarterback Performances: A Mixed Bag41:17Assessing Quarterback Talent: The New Wave44:05Underperforming Quarterbacks: A Closer Look49:30Concerns About Top Quarterback Prospects54:34Running Back Depth Charts: Surprises and Disappointments

National College Football Writer of CBS Sports Shehan Jeyarajah joins the show to discuss his top takeaways from the opneing weekend of College Football, including his expectations for Alabama the rest of the season after their dissapointing Week #1 loss, will LSU win the National Title, should we be worried about Cade Klubnik and Clemson, plus more!

Chris Plank starts the show detailing the biggest storylines in College Football with Nico Iamaleava's rough first performance for UCLA and Joey Aguilar's stellar debut for Tennessee. Chris then talks about Arch Manning and why people shouldn't take a victory lap if they weren't big Arch fans beforehand. He will only improve and learn from this game. LSU put on a SHOW against Clemson with Garrett Nussmeier putting himself at the forefront of the Heisman conversation. Cade Klubnik put up a lackluster performance despite all of the hype and his all-star supporting cast. Chris also brings up whether its time to hit the panic button on Alabama Football. How hot is the hot seat for Kalen DeBoer? Because they don't have the NIL money that Penn State, Ohio State, USC, Michigan, and Texas, which will hurt their competitiveness in the future. The Micah Parsons trade and Jerry Jones is discussed after with many parallels to Khalil Mack getting moved right before the 2018 season. Chris then previews the only ranked game in Week 2, his Oklahoma Sooners at home against the Michigan Wolverines, among other week 2 games. Chris also answers everyone's burning questions on the hotline throughout the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the debut episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down the biggest storylines of Week 1 in college football. Is Arch Manning ready to lead Texas into the Horseshoe against Ohio State? LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson's Cade Klubnik square off in an early Heisman clash. Alabama and Ty Simpson take on Florida State, Ole Miss freshman Austin Simmons makes his debut, Bill Belichick begins his college coaching era at TCU, and Miami battles Notre Dame with new quarterbacks under center. The season starts here—and it runs deep.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's no surprise to see Cade Klubnik and Garrett Nussmeier on top of the rankings, followed by Arch Manning… Raiola ranked 28th, behind the likes of Luke Altmyer (Illinois), Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), and Behren Morton (Texas Tech) Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy