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Is playing an extremely tough regular-season schedule a good idea in the era of a 12-team College Football Playoff, or is it akin to shooting yourself in the foot? Well, we are about to find out this year given Ohio State's brutal slate that includes three teams widely ranked within the top-5 nationally (Texas, Indiana, Oregon), plus three other squads that are expected to be ranked (USC, Michigan, Iowa). The season will serve as a referendum of sorts on tough schedules, at least from the Buckeyes' point of view.Also, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin react to Phil Steele's Big Ten standings predictions, and talk about the recruiting hot streak the Buckeyes are on.That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker break down the biggest changes happening across college sports — and what they could mean for Alabama Football, Kalen DeBoer, recruiting, NIL, and the future of college athletics. The guys discuss the NCAA's new “five-for-five” eligibility rule, why Jake Coker believes the old redshirt system was outdated, and how modern college athletes are entering programs more prepared than ever. They also react to NCAA reform allowing transitioning FCS programs immediate postseason eligibility, including possible bowl and College Football Playoff access. The conversation then turns to the Protect College Sports Act, federal NIL legislation backed by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, Nick Saban's continued influence as one of the leading voices in college football, and how revenue sharing could help Alabama stay competitive against programs like Ohio State and Texas. Plus, Mick and Jake dive into Alabama's recruiting strategy under Kalen DeBoer, the balance between five-star high school talent and transfer portal experience, how coaching connections impact portal recruiting, and what Alabama must do to keep landing elite players. Also on the show:MLB Draft changes that could impact college baseball, Alabama Baseball's recent World Series run, Pearl River Resort, Patriot Roofing, mosquito swarms, cicadas at the ballpark, and recent guests including Richard Karn, Greg Valentine, and Reggie Smith. Subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama Football, SEC Football, college sports, and Last Call with Jake Coker. Don't forget to like the video, leave a comment, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #AlabamaFootball #JakeCoker #LastCall #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #NickSaban #NIL #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #TheNextRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wiggy continues the leads with his excitement for a 24 team playoff bracket in college football, and Greg shares a report from science that says sunscreen could actually be bad for you.

Nike's The Opening returns as a powerhouse recruiting event, putting elite prospects like Xavier Sabb, John Meredith, Ismael Camara, and Easton Royal under the spotlight. Which five-star commitments are imminent, and how does NIL value influence high-stakes decisions? The conversation focused on how top recruits use national platforms to measure themselves against the competition—and how rankings can rise or fall based on a single rep filmed for all to see. Texas A&M's grueling SEC schedule comes under scrutiny: Are the Aggies truly College Football Playoff contenders, or will tough road games and questions at quarterback derail their hopes? The discussion explored key matchups against LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas while raising concerns over roster turnover and offensive line depth. Plus, insights on quarterback recruiting trends, NIL strategies, and how early commitments are reshaping the landscape. Which programs stand to capitalize, and how will the recruiting dominoes fall this cycle? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that's why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From On3's Chris Low to CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli, national takes keep landing on the same name: Florida as a 2026 College Football Playoff dark horse. David Waters digs into why analysts are buying in on Jon Sumrall's Gators—and what a realistic path to the bracket actually looks like. A dark horse is a dark horse for a reason, so is Florida truly the team nobody sees coming? Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five teams that we each guarantee will be under their Las Vegas win totals. How would you tier the SEC Football teams for this year's College Football Playoff?: Locks, Contenders, Dark Horses, No Chance Reasons for Dusty May's departure from Michigan to the NBA SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you tier the SEC Football teams for this year's College Football Playoff?: Locks, Contenders, Dark Horses, No Chance Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Biggest draft busts in history! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez joins HEA for a conversation on how he is operating Houston athletics two years into his tenure. Nuñez discusses his working relationship with Chancellor Renu Khator and explains why he intentionally sought out presidents earlier in his career to better understand higher education leadership (and why future ADs should do that today). I asked Nuñez how ADs are blocking out the noise of so much commentary and industry news but still making sure they stay informed. He also responds to my curiosity on which would make fans more happy, Houston's pursuit of a national championship in men's basketball, or the football program making the College Football Playoff. The conversation also explores Nuñez's thoughts on what job descriptions and verticals he needed to make to fit their vision and approach to chase revenue. We also discussed the realities of competing in the state of Texas, both on the field and in the increasingly competitive business environment that now defines modern college sports.0:00 Introduction0:30 The Modern AD Preview4:25 Thoughts on Ryan Berryman and Jalen Dominguez at New Mexico11:05 Working with Long-Time Chancellor Renu Khator in this Era13:15 How The AD Job is Similar to College Presidents17:50 Blocking Out Industry Distractions and Extracting Good Information20:50 Isomorphism in Higher Education and College Athletics23:30 Competing Against Texas in Sports, Attention and Business 25:11 Men's Basketball National Championship or College Football Playoff Win?29:25 Reconfiguration of Job Descriptions for Revenue Generation Strategy33:48 Advice for Traditional Administrators to Stay the Course but LEARN Outside Comfort ZoneRead the first edition of The Modern AD: https://higheredathletics.com/AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comOnrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.careGame One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/The Future Athletics Director Program from the University of Oklahoma's Price Executive Academy is designed to help aspiring ADs develop the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their careers. Registration is now open, with a limited number of spots available through July 1. Use discount code EARLYAD at checkout to receive 15% off the registration cost. For more information, contact Executive Director Nick Tobey, MSOD, at nick.tobey@ou.edu or visit the program page and registration links below.Program Information: https://priceexecutiveacademy.ou.edu/... (https://bit.ly/OUFutureAD)Register Here: https://bit.ly/FutureADRegistration

It's a Best Of edition of Dirt & Sprague! Topics include conversations with Bill Connelly and Adam Rittenberg from ESPN about College Football and the future plans of the postseason.

Mike Griffith of the AJC & DawgNation made his weekly visit with 3 Man Front to discuss the SEC claiming another CWS championship, the Protect College Sports Act actually gaining some traction & the future of the CFB Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami is once again one of the biggest stories in college football, and this episode dives into whether "The U" is officially back. The crew debates Mario Cristobal's impact on the program and whether Miami's rise should be credited primarily to Cristobal's recruiting and culture-building or to the arrival of elite talent like Cam Ward. From rebuilding the roster to restoring Miami's national relevance, the discussion centers on how the Hurricanes have returned to the championship conversation. The conversation then shifts to new starting quarterback Darian Mensah and the controversial path that brought him from Duke to Miami. The hosts discuss Mensah's talent, his fit in Miami's offense, and why many believe he may be an upgrade at the position. They also examine the arrival of star receiver Cooper Bar-Kate and how Miami's offense could be even more explosive in 2026. On the defensive side, the crew breaks down the challenge of replacing NFL-caliber talent such as Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor while highlighting the next wave of Miami defenders ready to step into larger roles. With Jason Taylor continuing to develop elite defensive linemen and several highly regarded recruits waiting in the wings, the Hurricanes appear positioned to maintain one of the ACC's most talented defenses. Finally, the hosts analyze Miami's 2026 schedule game-by-game, debate the toughest tests on the slate, and discuss whether the Hurricanes can navigate key matchups against Clemson, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, and Florida State. The discussion concludes with predictions for Miami's season record and whether this roster has what it takes to compete for an ACC Championship, College Football Playoff berth, and potentially a national title. Is Miami truly back? The guys make their case and explain why the Hurricanes may have their best opportunity in years to reclaim college football's biggest stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for a loaded college football conversation covering some of the biggest storylines in the sport. In this interview, Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on Matt Campbell's expectations in year one at Penn State, how Josh Hoover fits at Indiana, and why he believes Lane Kiffin's first LSU team could be really good in the SEC. Klatt also breaks down whether Notre Dame or Oregon can win the national championship, what it would take for Georgia to get back on top, and what it's like being one of the voices of EA Sports College Football 27. If you love college football, the SEC, the Big Ten, the College Football Playoff race, and the biggest names in the sport, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas The United States faces Australia today in Seattle with a chance of making the knockout stage with a win. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey intimidating and threatening? One member of Congress says yes. PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each summer, we preview the teams on the Texas Longhorns' schedule, starting with Week 12 and working backward toward the start of the season.We start with the Texas A&M Aggies, who are coming off a historic season and a trip to the College Football Playoff, the most successful season in modern history for the team. They return a ton of high-level skill talent but are rebuilding on the offensive line, hoping to be buoyed by a stout, experienced defensive unit.What are the expectations for the Aggies in Year 3 under Mike Elko with a new offensive coordinator and an experienced quarterback? And what A&M tradition would Jay sacrifice for a National Championship?

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews looks ahead at the season. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest unproductive CFP managers meeting. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine gives the latest on MichiganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each summer, we preview the teams on the Texas Longhorns' schedule, starting with Week 12 and working backward toward the start of the season. We start with the Texas A&M Aggies, who are coming off a historic season and a trip to the College Football Playoff, the most successful season in modern history for the team. They return a ton of high-level skill talent but are rebuilding on the offensive line, hoping to be buoyed by a stout, experienced defensive unit. What are the expectations for the Aggies in Year 3 under Mike Elko with a new offensive coordinator and an experienced quarterback? And what A&M tradition would Jay sacrifice for a National Championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protect College Sports Act passes Senate Commerce Committee, College Football Playoff schedule talks and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Nick Wize puts producer Tim's college football knowledge to the test in a fun and competitive game centered around conference championship odds. Can Tim correctly identify the teams with the second through fifth-best odds to win the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and American Athletic Conference? Along the way, Nick reacts to some surprising contenders, discusses which programs are being overrated by oddsmakers, and highlights the teams that could shake up the College Football Playoff race this season.

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Dan Hoard joined Baskin and Phelps to share his insight on Brendan Sorsby and his struggles with gambling addiction and why he thinks the quarterback will be able to overcome his issues and be a good NFL player. He talked about which teams he thinks would be the best fit for Sorsby, and what he thinks it will take for the Bearcats to get back into the College Football Playoffs.

Crain & Cone preview and break down the upcoming season for Ole Miss, with the Rebels coming off an appearance in the College Football Playoff going into the program's first full season under Pete Golding. -- -- -- Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/ with CODE: BOOSTER -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- --  0:00 Intro, Good Ranchers 1:13 Ole Miss Season Preview, Odds 2:39 Rebels' Breakdown 10:30 Ole Miss Defense 12:01 Preview Continued 13:28 Ole Miss or LSU? 13:58 Wrapping up on the Ole Miss Rebels -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #olemissfootball #olemissrebels #olemiss Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did Michigan's Cheating Scandal Enable Texas Tech's Gambling Defiance? | Buckeye Weekly PodcastOn the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a listener question arguing that the NCAA's handling of Michigan's Connor Stalions cheating scandal emboldened Texas Tech's defiant response to quarterback Brennan Sorsby's gambling-related rules violation. They compare the schools' approaches, noting Michigan threatened legal action but never went to court, while Texas Tech obtained a Texas judge's injunction blocking the NCAA's suspension attempt and released a 22-minute video defending its position. They argue the NCAA has punished or tried to punish wrongdoing (including fines and individual penalties), but courts and conferences like the Big 12 may shape outcomes, and they explore how conference or College Football Playoff decisions could affect Texas Tech if the situation continues.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:45 Listener Question01:25 Michigan vs Texas Tech02:37 NCAA Teeth and Courts04:00 Shameless PR Defense08:18 Mental Health vs Eligibility09:34 Judge Ruling and Big 1212:05 CFP Fallout Scenarios14:07 Wrap Up and Callouts

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins the show to discuss this year's loaded schedule as the team chases a national championship. He also talks about Arch, the College Football Playoff situation, and everything in between. Also joining the show is Bob Bradley — former manager of the United States men's national soccer team and current analyst for "Coaches Corner" on FanDuel's YouTube channel. He discusses the U.S. team's incredible debut and what's still to come in this World Cup.    

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins the show to discuss this year's loaded schedule as the team chases a national championship. He also talks about Arch, the College Football Playoff situation, and everything in between. Also joining the show is Bob Bradley — former manager of the United States men's national soccer team and current analyst for "Coaches Corner" on FanDuel's YouTube channel. He discusses the U.S. team's incredible debut and what's still to come in this World Cup.    

We hear from college football experts Chris Lee and Pete Fiutak on what it will take for Mike Elko to get the Aggies back to the College Football Playoff.

Matt and Mike share who they believe can make a unexpected run to the College Football Playoff and who will have a down year in the 2026 season.

Two College Football Hall of Famers, Steve Spurrier and Mack Brown joined The Locker Room live at the Bobby Dodd Golf Tournament and talked about the current state of College Football including Brendan Sorsby, College Football Playoff formats, Conference Championship Games, NIL< Transfer Portal and the time Spurrier beat Brown head to headSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big 12 enters the 2026 college football season with plenty of momentum, but what would actually qualify as a successful year for the conference?In this Heartland College Sports show, Pete Mundo lays out the five benchmarks the Big 12 must hit in 2026, from College Football Playoff expectations to national rankings, non-conference performance, and more.Join Mundo as he breaks down what success, failure, and everything in between could look like for the Big 12 this season.Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Can the Auburn Tigers make the College Football Playoff this season? In this episode, we break down Auburn's path to the CFP and examine what has to happen for the Tigers to be in the conversation come December. From key games on the schedule and must-win matchups to roster development, coaching impact, and potential SEC shakeups, we cover every factor that could determine Auburn's playoff fate. Is a CFP berth realistic, or is it still a year away? Tune in as we lay out the blueprint for Auburn to make a run at college football's biggest stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're hearing an awful lot of talk the past several days concerning the behavior of both athletes and the fans who claim to be supporters of those athletes. The New York Knicks (with the help of a top notch choke job by San Antonio) came from 29 points behind in the second half Wednesday night to beat the Spurs 107-106.  It was a mesmerizing comeback for the Knicks with an “out of nowhere” tip-in sealing the win with 1.2 seconds remaining. The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. New York hasn't won an NBA title since 1973.  They now have a 3-1 lead over San Antonio in this best-of-seven series.  The Spurs will host Game 5 on Saturday night at 7:30PM on ABC. That's the good news. Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld and a host of celebrities partied inside Madison Square Garden.  Meanwhile, thousands of loco locals took to the streets of New York City to cheer and, sadly, cause significant property damage following the game. Remember – this was just Game 4. The Knicks haven't won anything yet. San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama had eggs thrown at him while walking into the team's hotel following the game. He said, “I mean, we can't forget it's a game.  And I'm all for passion, but to the respect of each other.  It's unacceptable”. There were 56 arrests in New York related to outdoor crowd antics following Wednesday night's NBA Finals game. You have to believe that the crazies are just warming up. One way or the other, New York fans are likely to tear-up Manhattan whether the Knicks win OR lose this series The city of New York hasn't won a major sports title in 15 years since the NFL's New York Giants won the 2011 Super Bowl.  Sports fans in America's largest city are enthralled by the playoff run of the New York Knicks basketball team. A combination of youthful enthusiasm, excessive alcoholic refreshments, and a faction of seasoned troublemakers could, quite literally, set New York on fire in the next week. Jubilant fans will likely turn cars upside down and do massive property damage in Manhattan if the Knicks should close out this series in Game 5 Saturday night in San Antonio. Can you imagine the property damage the Knicks Knuckleheads might do if their NBA team should somehow blow a 3-1 series and lose in San Antonio in Game 7 next Friday night? If this series should go to seven games, building owners in downtown Manhattan should board-up their windows prior to next Friday (if they aren't already doing so today). Meanwhile, in Lubbock, Texas… The legal and moral issues surrounding Texas Tech's $5 million transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby boiled over this week. In a nutshell, the former University of Cincinnati QB has admitted that he bet more than $90,000 on college football games (and on most every other sport) during his first four years in college. He even bet on his own team at the time (Indiana) to win on more than one occasion while riding the bench as a back-up quarterback for the Hoosiers. The NCAA recently ruled Brendan Sorsby ineligible to play college football this fall due to violating a number of collegiate rules concerning gambling. The young man voluntarily entered and has completed a gambling addiction treatment program in recent months. After the NCAA made him ineligible to play college football this fall, Sorsby sued the NCAA in an effort to regain his final year of eligibility (and the $5 million NIL money). In a surprising ruling earlier this week, a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby an injunction which will allow the transfer quarterback to suit-up for the Texas Tech Red Raiders this fall. Even more ironic, the 99th District Court in Lubbock County, Texas (where every judge is a graduate of Texas Tech Law School) scheduled the actual trial to hear Sorsby's case on February 8, 2027.  That would be a few weeks following the upcoming season's college football championship game. As NBC Saturday Night Live's legendary Church Lady might say, “How conveeeeenient?” Most rational sports fans expected that Brendan Sorsby would lose this week's legal skirmish.  As a consolation prize, the quarterback is still eligible to enter the NFL after playing last season for the University of Cincinnati. The NFL will hold its annual Supplemental draft in August. Sorsby must declare his intention to enter that Supplemental draft by June 22.  The talented college quarterback is likely to find a pro football team willing to take a chance on him this fall. While many in the Texas panhandle celebrated this week's legal outcomes, the majority of other major college sports programs are angry and/or in a state of shock. Athletic directors at major universities such as Georgia and Ohio State have advised their departments to not schedule any future games (in any sport) against Texas Tech. The board of directors for the Big 12 Conference (home of Texas Tech) will hold a conference call on this subject this coming Monday, June 15.  Big 12 members such as TCU and Kansas State have voiced the possibility that their schools might decline playing football against Texas Tech this fall if Sorsby participates. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (who is running for the US Senate in November) decided to weigh in on the Brendan Sorsby matter Thursday. He warned Big 12 Conference leaders from taking any legal action against Texas Tech or be sued by the state of Texas (reminder – Texas Tech is a public university). Not be outdone, the state of Oklahoma’s Attorney General called-out Texas AG Ken Paxton on Friday.  The Oklahoma AG wants the Big 12 Conference to immediately and permanently suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for gambling violations. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said that the Big 12 Conference was not a party to the Sorsby vs. NCAA proceedings.  The league should send a message to college sports by suspending Sorsby for the upcoming season. “It’s leadership (Texas Tech) has prioritized winning over sport, over honor and integrity. If Texas Tech will not do the right thing, the Big 12 should,” said Drummond. Meanwhile, Fort Worth energy billionaire Cody Campbell (a Texas Tech alumnus) is fully supporting the legal position of Sorsby and his alma mater. Campbell gives millions to the university and its athletic programs annually.  The school’s athletics department can pay for the best lawyers money can buy. SwampSwami believes that Brendan Sorsby should consider moving on to the NFL for a different (but very good) reason Texas Tech's transfer quarterback will become the biggest target of every defensive football player in college football this fall.  Every school which plays football against the Red Raiders in 2026 will focus on ending Sorsby’s season on the field. Bounties are not legal or ethical.  That said, the player who ends Brendan Sorsby's college football career will be long remembered. The Sorsby Circus is bringing the worst type of spotlight to Texas Tech University’s football program along with the entire athletics department at the school. Like it or not, Texas Tech is now wearing a villain's (red and) black hat due to the school's vigorous defense of an expensive transfer quarterback who admittedly violated NCAA rules on gambling. Don’t forget.  There is one person who can quickly put an end to this mess Brendan Sorsby made many mistakes over the past several years.  He has admitted to having a serious gambling addiction.  He entered and completed a treatment program and is hopefully on the right track. As the public focuses on Sorsby, there are countless other college athletes in the same boat.  We just haven’t heard their names yet. This young man accepted an NIL offer of $5 million to transfer to Texas Tech to utilize his final year of college eligibility.  That large sum of money is much higher than Sorsby would have earned as a middle-round draft pick in April’s NFL draft. Texas Tech made it into the College Football Playoffs last year for the first time in school history.  The West Texas school is excited about its chances to make it that far again this year, too. Did you know that there are five other quarterbacks on the Texas Tech football roster today?  Brendan Sorsby is the most experienced, but the Red Raiders do have a number of other options available at their quarterback position. The June 22 deadline to enter the NFL’s Supplemental draft is a little more than one week away. Brendan Sorsby could announce that he is moving into the NFL.  That would end all of the bickering surrounding his college playing status this fall. There is also a chance that Texas Tech – without Sorsby – still might have an outstanding year with one of those five other quarterbacks emerging to lead the Red Raiders football team this season. Now, wouldn’t that be interesting? The post What Happened to Sportsmanship and Class? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with Bill Bender, from The Sporting News, telling us why the Texas Tech video regarding Brendan Sorsby wasn't worth it, why Sorsby playing this year isn't good for CFB at all, who wins the Big 12, and what he's most looking forward to watch this CFB season; then, Cole has HAD IT with all the spam calls & texts and is thinking of changing his number; later, the guys go over the teams that have the greatest potential to win the College Football Playoff; and finally, Greg & Cole discuss which teams might be over-inflated. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and Mike give their early College Football Playoff predictions.

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to another wild day in the Brendan Sorsby saga as Texas Tech doubles down and the backlash across college football continues to grow. With Big 12 athletic directors, coaches, and fans lining up against the ruling, the guys discuss why this story has become one of the biggest controversies in recent college sports history.

The Oklahoma Breakdown's Gabe Ikard joins Crain & Cone for this year's season preview of the Oklahoma Sooners, with OU coming off an appearance in the College Football Playoff as they enter year five under Brent Venables. -- -- -- 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/BOOSTER -- -- -- Fitbod: https://fitbod.me/BOOSTER/ -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- --  Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #oklahomasooners #oklahomasoonersfootball Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone to preview the season for Texas Tech, coming off their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, with the Red Raiders being the story of the sport right now with the eligibility of QB Brendan Sorsby. -- -- -- Keep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/CRAIN for 10% off your order. -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- --  Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #texastech #texastechredraiders #texastechfootball #big12 Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales tackle the growing national backlash surrounding the Brendan Sorsby eligibility ruling, as college football leaders, athletic directors, and fans continue pushing back against Texas Tech and the court decision that could allow the quarterback to play this season.

Andy and Randy talk about more fallout from Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being able to play and hos it could affect the Red Raiders down the line.

In this episode, we welcome back our friend Richard Johnson from CBS Sports and Split Zone Duo for a conversation about the college football topics we talk about too much, and the ones we probably do not talk about enough. As preview season creeps closer, we zoom out on the sport’s offseason discourse and ask which arguments are useful, which ones are exhausted, and where the weird, fun, meaningful parts of college football might be hiding. We dig into College Football Playoff format fatigue, the role of TV money and conference power, the constant hope that Congress can somehow “fix” college sports, the growing presence of gambling in broadcasts, and whether the Arch Manning conversation has swung too far in the other direction. Plus, we get into teams and coaches who deserve more attention, including Florida, UCLA, Michigan, and the broader world outside the SEC and Big Ten. We also wander into West Coast scheduling thoughts, the need for more strange bowl game energy, Sacramento sports sadness, college football media golf rankings, and the inevitability of major news breaking whenever Richard goes to Europe. And, right in the middle of our recording, news broke of Brendan Sorsby's reinstatement. (We react as best we can!) Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:29 - Richard Johnson joins the show7:30 - CFP format12:31 - TV network influence19:22 - The government and CFB22:18 - Arch Manning28:48 - Brendan Sorsby news33:05 - Gambling as part of studio shows40:25 - ACC Thursdays44:10 - West Coast scheduling45:53 - Jon Sumrall50:22 - Big Ten & SEC vs. the World56:54 - Kyle Whittingham1:03:35 - Rapid FireSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss UW Huskies quarterback Demond Williams and the feelings from fans about him right now and how those could change with wins, then Rick Neuheilsel joins the show to react to the Brendan Sorsby case, the NCAA, Texas and gambling aspects, and the College Football Playoff status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join legendary sports host Norm Hitzges for episode 501 of Just Wondering as he poses a provocative hypothetical: would you rather have Luka Doncic or Jalen Brunson back on the Mavericks roster? Norm breaks down surprising stats comparing the two guards while also exploring what's left for downtown Dallas after the Mavs and Stars move to new billion-dollar arenas, plus his take on college football's expansion to a 24-team playoff and why the Rangers' problems might go beyond just offense. Get ready for sharp analysis and bold takes on Dallas sports' biggest storylines.

Rick Neuheisel, former UW coach now with CBS Sports, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Brendan Sorsby case at Texas Tech, the NCAA’s appeal on the way to keep him from playing, the level to gambling in which he did it while at Indiana, Texas Tech personnel allowing this to happen, and the status of the College Football Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Punt & Pass Podcast, Drew Butler and Jake Fromm react to the news that the NCAA is pushing for a 24 Team CFB Playoffs.

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, SEC all-time leading passer, and ESPN College Football Analyst Aaron Murray joins The Next Round to break down the biggest quarterback storylines in college football. Aaron Murray gives his thoughts on whether Gunner Stockton can lead Georgia Football back to the top of the SEC and College Football Playoff race, what to expect from Bryce Underwood as he develops at Michigan, why Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin may be one of the most underrated QBs in college football, and whether Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer can return to the form he showed early last season. Plus, Aaron Murray names who he believes is the greatest Georgia Football player of all time and gives his pick for the best quarterback of the Nick Saban era at Alabama. If you love SEC Football, Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Michigan Wolverines football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Oklahoma Sooners football, quarterback breakdowns, and college football talk, this conversation is for you. Be sure to LIKE this video, COMMENT with your pick for the best quarterback in college football, and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round YouTube channel for more college football interviews, SEC football coverage, recruiting updates, rankings, predictions, and daily sports talk. Subscribe to The Next Round for more college football coverage all season long! #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaFootball #OhioStateFootball #MichiganFootball #OklahomaFootball #Alabama #RollTide #Buckeyes #GoBlue #BoomerSooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud Elliott sits down with Tony Catalina of GigEm247 to preview Texas A&M's 2026 season.Following a College Football Playoff appearance, expectations are high in College Station. The guys discuss Marcel Reed's development after Holmon Wiggins' promotion to offensive coordinator, the overall outlook for the Aggies, and the challenge of replacing several key contributors along the offensive line.Can Texas A&M build on last season's success and make another run at the SEC title and the College Football Playoff?

Kicking off this summer's season previews, J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone to break down the Miami Hurricanes, the defending national runners-up in the College Football Playoff, on both sides of the ball going into year five for Mario Cristobal. -- -- -- 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/BOOSTER -- -- -- Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/ with CODE: BOOSTER -- -- --  For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- -- Intro: 0:00-2:03 Miami Season Preview: 2:04-6:02 1st Phorm: 6:03-7:12 Miami Offense: 7:13-9:29 Hurricanes' Defense: 9:30-12:32 Is this Cristobal's best team at The 'U?: 12:33-14:00 Miami's Weapons: 14:01-14:43 Good Ranchers: 14:44-15:41 Miami vs. Notre Dame: 15:42-17:36 Preview Continued: 17:37-19:55 More on Hurricanes vs. Fighting Irish: 19:56-23:02 Wrapping up on the Miami Hurricanes: 23:03-23:21 -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #miamihurricanesfootball #miamihurricanes Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this June Q&A episode, we open up the Verballer mailbag and start looking ahead to preview season with some early college football summer loves. Which teams are we already talking ourselves into before the magazines arrive? Which programs are interesting, dangerous, confusing or just fun enough to pique our interest as the 2026 season gets closer? We also dig into first-time College Football Playoff possibilities, the rising risk of major transfer portal investments, and whether Curt Cignetti’s championship run at Indiana was more impressive than anything Nick Saban or Kirby Smart ever did in a single season. Plus, we talk through what fans of rebuilding teams should actually look for in Year 1, why playoff expansion arguments still feel slippery, and which players or teams are perfect for showing off at a June cookout. And, naturally, the episode eventually drifts into Brendan Fraser playing Dwight Eisenhower in a D-Day weather drama, bad old predictions, Drake Lindsey discourse, Arkansas despair, and Dan’s ongoing effort to make Ty regret his phrasing. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:00 - Summer Loves?16:08 - First-time CFP Candidates?18:36 - Vetting Transfers?30:00 - Cignetti vs Saban/Smart?38:46 - Cookout Players/Teams?41:50 - Fox's CFP Motivation?47:55 - Hope for Arkansas?55:37 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Sports College Football cover released The College Football Playoff schedule is out and two takeaways: More games are being sold to Turner Sports and the possibility of a primetime Rose Bowl. Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! Chase Fralick shows out for Auburn Baseball Troy stuns Florida to advance to the Super Regionals PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie on Last Call to discuss the changing future of college football, conference realignment, and the growing debate over the College Football Playoff. Could the SEC and Big Ten eventually separate from the NCAA and create their own college football governing structure? If that happens, should the SEC expand by adding major brands like Florida State, Clemson, and Miami? Mick and Jake break down why the SEC and Big Ten continue to hold the most value in college football and what that could mean for the ACC, Big 12, Notre Dame, and the rest of the sport. The guys also dive into the future of the College Football Playoff, including the ongoing debate between a 16-team CFP format and a 24-team playoff. Would expansion help college football, or would it weaken the regular season by allowing too many multi-loss teams into the postseason? Plus, Mick and Jake discuss the end of “cupcake” games, the push for better SEC scheduling, Notre Dame's independent status, ESPN's influence on the playoff, preferred kickoff times, and the latest on Alabama athletics — including Alabama football, Alabama softball's Women's College World Series run, and Alabama baseball hosting St. John's in the Super Regionals. If you love Alabama football, SEC football, college football realignment, and College Football Playoff debate, make sure to like this video, comment your thoughts, and subscribe to The Next Round for more daily college football coverage. #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #CFB #AlabamaFootball #JakeCoker #MickGillispie #TheNextRound #ConferenceRealignment #SEC #BigTen #NotreDameFootball #ESPN SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to OutKick for daily videos and shorts: https://rb.gy/iw07ds Clay Travis reacts to the biggest stories in sports and culture, including the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade to the Rams, the fallout from Abdul Carter's comments about Giants teammate Jaxson Dart after his appearance with President Trump, Kathy Hochul embarrassing herself while attacking Trump, another biological male winning a girls state championship in California, major College Football Playoff changes, and the latest controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DUI Dash Cam of Britney Spears released, Eli Zaret on the failing Detroit Tigers, RIP Kyle Busch, White House shooting, Stephen Colbert's final Late Show, Chelsea Handler still mad about the Kevin Hart roast, Dr. Chris Brown, Elliot Page memes, and graduation fight videos. Trudi (and Doug Podell) starred in the St. Clair Shores parade. Sponge absolutely ROCKED Rock & Brews Thursday night. Eli Zaret drops by as the Detroit Tigers season is already over, the Detroit Pistons are out of the playoffs, New York Knicks>Cleveland Cavaliers, Travis Kelce embarrasses Taylor Swift courtside, NBA vs their fans, Eli vs Women's MMA, Johnny Manziel MMA fights, Ray J fights, Henry Ruggs wants out of prison, a 24-team CFB Playoff, ESPN's obsession with hot dogs, the White House rumble June 14th, Florida's Teddy Bridgewater Act, Jack Campbell extended by the Detroit Lions, and BranDon challenges everyone in the audience to a fight (for $100K). The Crash's Mackenzie Shirilla is getting it on in prison and creating content. Stephen Colbert wrapped it up drawing 6.7M viewers. Colbert went on Monroe Community Access TV after the finale. Blue Dot Fever is taking over the nation as artists cancel tours. The dash cam of Britney Spears' DUI has been released. Breaking News: She's a loon. RIP NASCAR's Kyle Busch. The Indy 500 had an awesome ending. The WNBA sucks. Did you know a woman played for the Indiana Pacers. Drew Carey hates Spencer Pratt. Chelsea Handler hates jokes, whites, males, Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe, and the patriarchy. There was a shooting at the White House. Donald Trump Jr. got married. His ex was just diagnosed with breast cancer much to Tiger Woods' chagrin. Teen Takeovers are running amok in Chicago. Check out this graduation fight. Chris Brown is a doctor. 8th grade is full of so much trauma. Elliot Page memes are sweeping the internet. Sydney Sweeney was nude again on TV. Markleverse: Prince William did an interview. Here is an actual conversation with Meghan Markle in the Royal Palace. Mike Tindall hates Prince Harry. Meghan Markle's chocolate is the worst. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).