Podcasts about college football playoffs

Josh Pate of the Josh Pate College Football Show joins The Next Round live from SEC Media Days in Tampa to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the SEC and the 2026 college football season. Is it truly national championship or bust for programs such as Georgia, Alabama, LSU and Texas? Can Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs continue competing for championships if their quarterback play is solid but less than elite? And after Vanderbilt's recent rise, can Clark Lea and the Commodores prove their success is sustainable and continue raising the floor of the program in Nashville? Josh Pate also shares his perspective on the pressure facing the SEC's top contenders, quarterback expectations across the conference, Vanderbilt's changing identity and much more from SEC Media Days. Topics include: • Josh Pate's biggest takeaways from SEC Media Days • Which SEC teams face national championship-or-bust expectations • Kirby Smart, Georgia football and the Bulldogs' quarterback situation • Whether Georgia needs elite QB play to win another national title • Can Vanderbilt football sustain its recent success? • Clark Lea's progress building the Commodores in Nashville • SEC championship contenders and College Football Playoff expectations • Major storylines entering the 2026 college football season Do not miss this wide-ranging college football conversation with one of the sport's most recognizable voices.

Could the SEC actually break away from the NCAA? On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker react to Greg Sankey's eye-opening comments from SEC Media Days and discuss why college football's lack of leadership, inconsistent NIL rules and massive financial disparities could eventually lead to a new super-league. The guys examine how a potential SEC and Big Ten breakaway could reshape college football, whether programs like Clemson and Florida State could eventually join the SEC, and why the current system cannot regulate Alabama, Texas, Ohio State and Michigan the same way it regulates smaller athletic departments. Jake also revisits the legendary feud between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher, revealing how personally Fisher took Saban's comments about Texas A&M recruiting. With NIL spending now becoming the standard across college football, does Jimbo's furious response look even worse in hindsight? The conversation then turns to the culture Nick Saban built at Alabama. Jake shares inside stories about the player-led leadership of Jarran Reed, Jonathan Allen, A'Shawn Robinson, Ryan Anderson and other Crimson Tide stars—including how Scott Cochran reportedly broke a second-place trophy to reinforce Alabama's championship-or-bust mentality. Can that type of culture still exist in the transfer portal and NIL era? Plus, Alabama was picked to finish a stunning seventh in the SEC preseason poll. Are Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide being overlooked? Jake breaks down Ryan Grubb's quarterback development, Alabama's loaded QB room, Kane Wommack's defense, concerns about the offensive line and running game, and why the Tide could once again use preseason disrespect as motivation. And, of course, Jake and Mick debate what truly qualifies someone as a “redneck,” complete with stories about Jimbo Fisher, hunting, giant bucks and turkey heads.

The expanded playoff has allowed 20 different teams to make it to a 12-team College Football Playoff over the last 2 years but which programs are most likely to make it to their first appearance this season? Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt tackles that question as he ranks his favorite candidates including teams that made the 4-team Playoff but have yet to make it into the 12-team format like Michigan and LSU as well as programs like USC still looking to make it back to the top of the sport. He also brings in teams from the Big 12 that will have a path to the Playoff like BYU and Arizona and an ACC team that could sneak their way into a win-and-in ACC Championship Game appearance. Chapters 🏈 0:00-3:25 1st time cfp teams in the 12 team format  3:26-7:18 Number 10  7:19-10:32 Number 9  10:33-13:44 Number 8  13:45-16:02 Number 7 1:03-18:34 Number 6 18:35-22:39 Number 5 22:40-27:10 Number 4  27:11-30:09 Number 3 30:10-32:24 Number 2 32:25-38:12 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 4 features NBA insider Brian Geltzeiler joining Joe Rose to break down the latest on the LeBron James sweepstakes, explaining why he believes Miami is as good of a fit as anyone for the superstar. The guys discuss the Heat's additions of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and Tim Hardaway Jr., whether Miami's current roster is enough to compete for a championship, Tyler Herro's next chapter in Milwaukee, and how LeBron's decision is impacting the NBA schedule release. Soccer expert Chris Wittyngham also joins to recap Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina, Lionel Messi's incredible tournament, the debate over officiating and flopping, England's semifinal collapse, and how Inter Miami continues to benefit from being a top destination for global soccer stars. Plus, Joe and the crew discuss the Marlins' playoff push despite a six-game losing streak, upcoming promotions at loanDepot Park, Dolphins rookies reporting, and the changing college football landscape with Dabo Swinney embracing the transfer portal and debate over a potential 24-team College Football Playoff

On this episode of the Shoulda Bet More podcast, Will Hill takes a look at some early odds and storylines around college football before chatting some storylines happening in the MLB. Also on the show, VSiN PrimeTime and cohost and VSiN's The College Football Betting Podcast host, Tim Murray, joins with some of his best bets for college football, including conference winners, Heisman hopefuls, over/unders, College Football Playoff thoughts and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Sankey's opening remarks at SEC Media Days covered much more than the upcoming football season. From concerns about officiating consistency to the SEC's growing influence within college athletics, Sankey offered insight into where he believes the sport is headed—and what challenges lie ahead. In this episode, we break down his comments on officiating, discuss why the SEC continues to push for greater accountability, and examine what his remarks could mean for the future of college football. We also explore the possibility of the SEC taking a more independent path, how conference power continues to evolve, and why these conversations could shape the next era of the sport. If you want to understand what Greg Sankey's message really means for the SEC, the College Football Playoff, and the future of college football, this episode has you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Norsworthy of the Ole Miss Radio Network & WHBQ Radio joined 3 Man Front LIVE from SEC Media Days to share his expectations for Ole Miss, Alabama & Auburn for the upcoming season. Plus, his CFB Playoff & Heisman Trophy predictions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack and Payton take a look at Mizzou's chances against a retooled Texas A&M team that again has College Football Playoff potential. The guys assess the Aggies' No. 3-ranked transfer class, top returners, skill position standouts and how Mizzou could get the better of A&M before predicting this season's matchup. Kenny joins for Quick Hits: Beau Pribula, Scottie Adkinson, Tamar Bates, Ben Askren, Landen Williams-Callis and Spain wins the World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this college football podcast episode, we finish our three-part preview of the ACC by turning our attention to the defending conference champions and several of the league’s most difficult teams to project. Can Duke keep finding ways to win after another major quarterback change? Does Clemson have a real plan for getting back into the College Football Playoff conversation? And can Louisville once again rebuild its offense around a new transfer quarterback without losing ground near the top of the conference? We also dig into James Franklin’s full-scale reboot at Virginia Tech, Ty’s increasingly dangerous belief in NC State, and a pivotal season for Brent Key at Georgia Tech. With new quarterbacks, rebuilt offensive lines, coordinator changes and transfer portal additions everywhere, how much confidence should we place in recognizable coaches and favorable schedules? Plus, we examine why Cal could become one of the most entertaining teams in college football, whether Syracuse can recover with Steve Angeli back under center, and what Bill O’Brien can realistically build at Boston College. Elsewhere, Dan experiments with performance-enhancing inhalers, Ty launches Bros for Brohm, the Calgorithm gains strength, and we issue another annual warning about hiring Ted Roof. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:01 - Duke Blue Devils Preview14:26 - Clemson Tigers Preview25:00 - NC State Wolfpack Preview32:29 - Louisville Cardinals Preview40:22 - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview50:36 - Virginia Tech Hokies Preview1:06:02 - Cal Golden Bears Preview1:12:53 - Syracuse Orange Preview1:18:03 - Boston College Eagles Preview1:22:33 - Parting ShotsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of On Texas Football's Sideline Debate, Jeff Howe is joined by CJ Vogel, Hank South, Jordan Scruggs, Rod Babers, and Jerry Hamilton to make their picks for the 2026 SEC champion and debate how many SEC teams will make the College Football Playoff. Georgia remains the popular pick among the panel, but Hank makes the case for Texas finally breaking through behind Arch Manning, Will Muschamp's defense, and what could be the Longhorns' best roster since 2005. The crew also breaks down the playoff paths for Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida, and Texas A&M, including why early non-conference games could make or break the SEC race. From Georgia's schedule advantage to Texas' brutal road, Oklahoma's defensive formula, Florida's sleeper potential, and why nobody on the panel is buying A&M as a playoff team, this episode delivers a full SEC title and playoff forecast heading into 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us this week for a great episode as we welcome new Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO David Epps. We'll discuss his vision for the future of the Peach Bowl, the evolving College Football Playoff, and the biggest storylines heading into the college football season.

Which SEC football teams are headed for a shocking upset in 2026? On Episode 5 of The Connor O'Gara Show, Connor is joined by Ryan Brown to make bold SEC preseason predictions and identify the potential trap games that could turn the College Football Playoff race upside down. Could Florida stun Ole Miss in Gainesville one week after the Rebels' emotional showdown with LSU? Can Texas A&M walk into Tuscaloosa and defeat Alabama? Is Arkansas capable of upsetting Tennessee in Fayetteville? Connor also predicts that Oklahoma will become the SEC's ultimate “agent of chaos”—beating Georgia in Athens and Texas in the Red River Rivalry before somehow losing to Mississippi State in Starkville. Ryan explains why he views the Sooners as an 8-4 team rather than a legitimate playoff contender, while Connor questions whether quarterback John Mateer can withstand the physical demands of Oklahoma's brutal schedule. Connor and Ryan also discuss:

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney joins from ACC Media Days to discuss the Tigers' outlook heading into the new season and what it will take to compete for another ACC championship. Swinney shares his thoughts on Clemson's recruiting philosophy and use of the transfer portal, weighs in on the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding, and discusses what a larger playoff field could mean. He also emphasizes that Clemson's primary focus remains winning the ACC before worrying about anything beyond the conference.

ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill joins to break down the ACC outlook and explain why he believes the Miami Hurricanes enter the season as the team to beat. Luginbill discusses how Mario Cristobal has built a championship-caliber roster through recruiting, weighs in on the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding, and examines what that could mean for the future of lower-tier bowl games as more players continue to opt out. He also shares his thoughts on conference realignment and how college football has been reshaped by coast-to-coast conferences featuring programs like Miami, Florida State, and former Pac-12 schools

Hour 2 centers around the never-ending LeBron James watch as Joe Rose and the crew debate when the NBA superstar will finally reveal his decision, where he could land, and why only LeBron truly knows what comes next. The conversation expands into a debate over the greatest athletes of all time, comparing LeBron to legends like Tom Brady and Lionel Messi, with Joe even making the case for Inter Miami to build Messi a statue. The guys also reflect on the leadership styles of Pat Riley and the late Don Shula, discussing how both built winning cultures without coddling players, while Joe shares stories from the pressure and uncertainty of his own rookie season. The hour also features a debate over whether the Florida Panthers or Miami Hurricanes have the better chance to win a championship this year, before Hollywood checks in live from ACC Media Days to discuss LeBron's looming decision, Dabo Swinney's evolving stance on the transfer portal, Miami's biggest ACC challengers, the future of the College Football Playoff, and why Bill Belichick and North Carolina have faded from the conference spotlight

Hour 1 is packed despite the summer sports calendar, as Joe Rose and the crew preview the World Cup's third-place match between England and France while debating whether either side will go all-out with the championship no longer on the line. The guys also discuss Lionel Messi's incredible World Cup run at age 39 and how his success continues to elevate both Inter Miami and soccer's popularity in South Florida. The conversation shifts to the NBA, where the Heat officially introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pat Riley fueled even more LeBron James speculation by hinting at Miami's pursuit. Joe explains why he still believes LeBron can play at an elite level, questions why some Heat fans don't want him back, and discusses Klay Thompson as another potential fit for Miami. Later, ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill joins the show to explain why the Hurricanes are the team to beat in the ACC, discuss the future of the College Football Playoff, conference realignment, and how Mario Cristobal has built Miami into a national contender through recruiting

Hollywood joins Joe Rose and the crew to break down the biggest headlines from around the sports world, including why the LeBron James decision feels like a return to the NBA drama of 2010. The guys discuss Dabo Swinney becoming more open to the transfer portal and the changing landscape of college football, while also looking ahead to the ACC season. Hollywood breaks down Miami's biggest challengers in the conference, including Clemson, SMU, and Louisville, discusses the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, and explains why the Bill Belichick-UNC storyline has lost much of its buzz heading into the season.

Brett Ciancia from Pick Six Previews joined 3 Man Front on Friday to share his preseason projections for the upcoming CFB season, including why he doesn't expect Alabama to return to the CFB Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss congress weighing in on the NCAA and whether or not there should be a salary cap in collegiate athletics. Is Lottery Bob right that the Yankees will sweep the Dodgers? Is expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams sustainable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia Cavaliers Head Coach Tony Elliott joined John Michaels at 2026 ACC Media Days and talked about how close they came to winning the ACC in 2025 and what he said to his team after the disappointing loss, the new ACC tie breaker rules, College Football Playoff expansion, the perception of the ACC and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremiah Hasley, Duke TE, joined John Michaels live at 2026 ACC Kickoff and talked about the disappointment of not making the College Football Playoff last season after winning the ACC Championship, the player perspective when teammates are transferring out of the program, what it will take for Duke to be back in the ACC Championship and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock Riley fills in alongside Chris Mathis on The Drive as they tackle one of the biggest debates in Tampa Bay sports: What happens first? Will the USF Bulls earn their first-ever College Football Playoff victory? Will the Buccaneers capture a third Super Bowl championship? Can the Rays finally win their elusive first World Series? Or will the Lightning bring another Stanley Cup back to Tampa Bay? The guys make their predictions, debate the odds for each franchise, hear from listeners, and rank which accomplishment is most likely to happen first. It's a fun, spirited conversation every Tampa Bay sports fan will have an opinion on.

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 ACC preview with conversations about eight conference teams and Notre Dame. Is this finally the year Miami turns its loaded roster into its first conference championship? How high is the ceiling for an Irish squad with College Football Playoff expectations, a Heisman candidate at quarterback, and more talent than ever? We also examine whether SMU is ready to take another step under Rhett Lashlee, whether Virginia can build on last season’s breakthrough with defense and small ball, and whether Pitt can turn another fast start into something more sustainable. Florida State enters a defining seventh season under Mike Norvell, while North Carolina begins Year 2 of the Bill Belichick experiment with Bobby Petrino running the offense. Wake Forest remains dangerous, strange and difficult to play, while Stanford begins a patient rebuild under Tavita Pritchard. Plus: The Davis Warren Commission, Mid-Atlantic Hawkeyes, quarterback passport stamps, an unexpected amount of Train trivia, HGTV renovation metaphors, and an important reminder to wash your produce. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:11 - Virginia Cavaliers Preview17:30 - Miami Hurricanes Preview29:13 - Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview41:14 - SMU Mustangs Preview47:04 - Pitt Panthers Preview53:29 - Florida State Seminoles Preview1:03:32 - North Carolina Tar Heels Preview1:08:08 - Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview1:14:03 - Stanford Cardinal PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AL shuts out NL in MLB All-Star Game Your Five New Head Coaches with the best chance to make the College Football Playoffs. ACC announces new tiebreaker procedure Will Michigan go after another member of the Alabama athletic department? 40-in-40 countdown: #33 Illinois SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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

Rich and the guys react to yet another thrilling comeback by Lionel Messi and Argentina to beat England to advance to meet Spain in Sunday's World Cup final. Notre Dame QB CJ Carr tells Rich why he opted for the Fighting Irish despite his family's deep ties to the University of Michigan, reveals why players would run through a wall for head coach Marcus Freeman, says how much their College Football Playoff snub will motivate the Irish this season, and how he's handling being the Heisman Trophy frontrunner.    Michigan alum Rich laments that the Wolverines won't play Notre Dame until the 2033 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 features a mix of ACC football talk, classic South Florida sports stories, and the latest headlines. Joe Rose is joined by Hollywood from ACC Media Days and Kim Bokamper in studio to discuss the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, Miami entering the season as the ACC favorite, and whether the Hurricanes can finally avoid the costly losses that have kept them from winning a conference title. The guys also discuss Bill Belichick's second season at North Carolina and compare his coaching style and personality to Nick Saban. The hour continues with Dave Hyde and Kim Bokamper sharing unforgettable stories from decades covering the Dolphins, including the challenges of covering losing teams, dealing with athletes upset over reporting, Nick Saban's awkward final days in Miami, old-school locker room moments, and Joe's own classic Marlins stories. Hollywood's Headlines wraps up the hour with discussion on Wimbledon ratings, the ESPYs, permanent daylight saving time, and Waymo's arrival in South Florida

Joe Rose is joined by Hollywood from ACC Media Days and Kim Bokamper in studio to discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the ACC entering the season. The guys debate the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, examine why Miami enters the year as the conference favorite once again, and question whether the Hurricanes can finally avoid the costly upset losses that have kept them from winning an ACC title. They also discuss Bill Belichick entering his second season at North Carolina, whether he'll take a step forward this year, and compare his coaching style and public persona to Nick Saban, whose personality has flourished since stepping away from coaching.

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Mario Cristobal discussed Miami's quarterback room at ACC Media Days and what the Hurricanes expect from Darian Mensah. Joe and Blake break down Miami's quarterback depth, Cristobal's confidence in the offense, and whether Mensah can help the Hurricanes compete for an ACC Championship and return to the College Football Playoff. They also react to Mike Norvell saying he is not focused on speculation about his job at Florida State. Next, they examine the reported contract disputes involving LSU, Ole Miss, Princewill Umanmielen, and Devin Harper.Finally, Joe and Blake discuss the ACC's revised football championship tiebreaker policy.

Hour 1 of Thursday's 3 Man Front included our reaction to Argentina's incredible comeback against England, Conrad taking Don Don to task on the recruiting front & the latest CFB Playoff projections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan react to the news that a new tiebreaker policy for the ACC Championship game was announced yesterday by ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips during ACC Media Days in a move that commissioner Phillips described as getting the league to the "right place" to feature its two best football teams. Mike and Beau explain why they think the new ACC title game tiebreaker policy guarantees the right teams will be in the game and guarantees the ACC will get a team in the College Football Playoff every year as well.

HR1 - Drake London would already be looked at as Top 10 WR with better QB play In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to Argentina rallying for a 2-1 victory over England yesterday with goals from Enzo Fernández and substitute Lautaro Martínez in their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match here in Atlanta, Georgia, explain why they think England parked the bus and stopped trying to score too early yesterday versus Argentina giving Lionel Messi and Argentina too many scoring opportunities, talk about the early action happening in this year's British Open Championship, react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 wide receivers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London not cracking the Top 10 and being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, explain why they think Drake is a Top 10 wide receiver, react to the news that a new tiebreaker policy for the ACC Championship game was announced yesterday by ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips during ACC Media Days in a move that commissioner Phillips described as getting the league to the "right place" to feature its two best football teams, explain why they think the new ACC title game tiebreaker policy guarantees the right teams will be in the game and guarantees the ACC will get a team in the College Football Playoff every year as well, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Ohio State sits atop ESPN's preseason Football Power Index—but would Buckeye Nation accept a 10-2 regular season?On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down the Buckeyes' loaded 2026 schedule, including road tests against Texas, Indiana, Iowa and USC, plus massive home games against Oregon and Michigan.Tito also examines Ohio State's College Football Playoff odds, Bill Bender's playoff projections, the possibility of another Indiana national championship and whether the Buckeyes can survive two—or even three—losses.Plus:

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins Joe Rose to discuss the Hurricanes' highly regarded recruiting class and why he believes new quarterback Darian Mensah has quickly established himself as a leader through his work ethic and ability to bring teammates together. Cristobal breaks down Miami's loaded receiving corps, explains why he's confident the Hurricanes remain strong along both the offensive and defensive lines despite losing key players to the NFL, and praises standouts like Malachi Toney for their relentless approach. He also shares his thoughts on the College Football Playoff remaining at 12 teams, discusses how Miami evaluates recruits beyond the traditional star rankings, explains the role 7-on-7 film plays in the recruiting process, and expresses confidence that the Hurricanes have built a quarterback room capable of sustaining success well beyond the recent run of transfer quarterbacks

Orange Bowl Committee President Eric Poms joins Joe Rose to discuss South Florida's growing role as one of the premier destinations in sports, reflecting on last season's College Football National Championship in Miami and looking ahead to Hard Rock Stadium hosting a College Football Playoff semifinal this season. Poms shares his thoughts on the possibility of CFP expansion, highlights South Florida's incredible pipeline of football talent, and explains how the Orange Bowl Committee continues to give back to the community through youth sports initiatives and field renovations. He also discusses the world-class lineup of events coming to Hard Rock Stadium, including the College Football Playoff, Formula 1, the Winter Classic, the FIFA World Cup, and more

Hour 2 is packed with football as Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins Joe Rose to discuss the Hurricanes' future, including quarterback Darian Mensah, Miami's loaded recruiting classes, the strength of the offensive and defensive lines, Malachi Toney's development, and why the Canes continue to thrive in the transfer portal and on the recruiting trail. Orange Bowl Committee President Eric Poms also stops by to discuss South Florida's growing role as a premier sports destination, the future of the College Football Playoff, and the major events coming to Hard Rock Stadium. The hour wraps up with Hollywood's Headlines and Atlanta radio host John Michaels breaking down Tua Tagovailoa's fresh start with the Falcons, Georgia Tech's outlook, and why college football remains king in the state of Georgia

In this college football podcast episode, we begin our three-part 2026 ACC preview by zooming out and attempting to make sense of the conference as a whole. Miami enters the season as the clear favorite, with Darian Mensah taking over at quarterback and another roster built to reach the College Football Playoff. But can the Hurricanes finally win their first ACC championship? From there, we sort the rest of the ACC into contender tiers and confront the question that defines the league this season: Who comes after Miami? We debate how much to trust Kevin Jennings and SMU, Jeff Brohm’s latest rebuild at Louisville, Clemson’s return to Chad Morris and the long list of possible challengers lurking in the conference’s crowded middle. We also examine the unusually unsettled quarterback landscape, widespread offensive line turnover, the arrival of James Franklin at Virginia Tech and the pressure facing Mike Norvell at Florida State. Plus, we identify our ACC pet teams, search for surprise storylines and hold an entirely unnecessary conference nickname draft.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer being seriously disrespected in the national college football coaching rankings? On this episode of The Connor O'Gara Show, Connor is joined by Lance Taylor of The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation covering Alabama football, SEC coaching rankings, terrible sports predictions, unexpected career turns and some unbelievable personal stories. Connor and Lance react to an ESPN ranking that placed Kalen DeBoer tied for 10th among college football coaches. Both believe DeBoer is the second-best coach in the SEC behind Kirby Smart, pointing to his 20-6 record against ranked opponents and his head-to-head success against coaches such as Steve Sarkisian, Dan Lanning and Lane Kiffin. They also preview Alabama's upcoming season and explain why a 10-2 record and College Football Playoff appearance would represent a successful transition year for the Crimson Tide—while potentially setting up a legitimate national championship run in 2027. Lance also revisits some of the worst sports takes of his career, including questioning the Kobe Bryant trade, doubting Patrick Mahomes before the Kansas City Chiefs drafted him and predicting a Purdue-Tennessee national championship matchup. The conversation then takes several unexpected turns, including:

Every SEC football team landed inside the Top 20 toughest schedules in college football — but where do the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers rank? On today's live edition of The Next Round, we break down the brutal SEC football schedule landscape and debate which teams have the toughest road to the College Football Playoff. Plus, our annual 40-in-40 College Football Countdown continues as we reveal the first SEC team to make our Top 40! Which SEC program kicks off the countdown, and what does it say about expectations for the 2026 college football season? We also dive into the debut of college fantasy football and look at the highest-rated players from Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Georgia. Which SEC stars should fantasy football fans be targeting this season? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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

Can Alabama football overcome one of the youngest offenses in the country and compete for the 2026 SEC Championship? On this episode of Last Call, former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie at The Next Round studios to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the 2026 SEC football season. The guys examine BetMGM's SEC Championship odds, with Texas and Georgia listed as the favorites ahead of LSU, Alabama, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Is Alabama being overlooked at +850, or are the Crimson Tide's 8.5-win projection and inexperienced offense legitimate reasons for concern? Jake and Mick also evaluate Alabama's quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Mack has valuable experience in Kalen DeBoer's system, but Russell possesses the explosive talent and playmaking ability that could completely change the Crimson Tide offense. Who should be Alabama's QB1, and could Russell become a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender? The conversation also covers:

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 Group of Six conference previews by breaking down the resurrected Pac-12, the new-look Mountain West and a wide-open Conference USA. We start with Boise State’s move into the Pac-12 and discuss whether the Broncos are truly a College Football Playoff threat or simply the best team in their new neighborhood. From there, we examine the cases for Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Washington State, along with the conference’s unusual plan to flex matchups during the final week of the regular season. The Mountain West has undergone an even more dramatic transformation, with North Dakota State making the jump to FBS and Northern Illinois and UTEP entering the league. Can NDSU immediately contend with UNLV and New Mexico? Does Hawaii have enough around Micah Alejado to make a run? And can Air Force, Wyoming or one of the conference’s rebuilding programs force its way into the race? We also venture into Conference USA, where Western Kentucky may be the preseason favorite, but Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty and several recent FBS arrivals give us plenty of reasons to question the established order. Finally, we bolt independent UConn onto the end of the preview and explore Jason Candle’s attempt to rebuild a roster that lost nearly everything from last season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:05 - Pac-12 Conference Preview38:44 - Mountain West Conference Preview1:09:55 - CUSA Conference Preview1:27:24 - UConn Football PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Givens is a sports and commercial photographer based primarily in Pensacola, Florida, serving the Southeast and wherever the camera may take him. Previously, Morgan earned the role to be the University of Oklahoma Athletic's first Director of Photography, tasked with building an in-house photography department from the ground up and overseeing year-round coverage of the Sooner's 19 sports. Since the inception of OU Photo in 2023 until his departure in 2026, Morgan along with his staff captured championships, record-breaking moments and the history of OU's success in its first years of being a member of the Southeastern Conference while brining the visual branding to a level considered amongst the top of all of college athletics. Morgan earned the 2026 College Sports Communicators "Photographer of the Year" award in 2026. During his time in Oklahoma, Morgan also documented the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA Championship in 2025 on behalf of the NBA. Prior to OU, Morgan was the full-time photographer at his alma mater, the University of West Florida. During his time working under the Office of Institutional Communications at UWF, Morgan documented the advancement of the university from 2019-2023. His work made an impact for intercollegiate athletics, serving as the official team photographer for the Argonauts' football team since 2018, and documented their historic 2019 season as they won the Division II National Championship in only the fourth year of the program's existence. Morgan also served as a photographer for the College Football Playoff for their Social Media Team in New Orleans 2020 and Miami 2021. Morgan is happily married to his wife, Cynder and has two amazing girls, Ophelia Beth and Cedar Marie. They are his "why." Morgan's work has been published on globally both commercially and editorially with work being featured by the NFL, NBA, MLB, College Football Playoff, NASCAR, Athletes Unlimited, The LPGA, Nike, ESPN, NBC News, CNN, The Athletic, Players' Tribune, Complex, Hypebeast, Southeastern Conference, Big 12 Conference, Sun Belt Conference, Coca-Cola, Topps, The Ringer, Yahoo!Sports, Art but Make it Sports (!!!) and others. www.instagram.com/morgangivens.photo  www.morgangivensphoto.com  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It's also why they're Oklahoma's Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and India Otto are back in studio projecting which Trojan football players will step up and settle into leadership roles this coming season. The Trojans are in a win-now situation, with a playoffs or bust mindset in year five of the Lincoln Riley era, and will need a handful of players to take control of the locker room and lead their teammates out onto the battlefield every Saturday this fall. Jayden Maiava is back for his third season as a USC quarterback and his second full run as the starter. Maiava isn't a stand on the table type of player, delivering powerful speeches at critical moments, but he has grown as a leader and earned the respect of his teammates on both sides of the ball. The crew talks about what steps Maiava needs to take as a leader to help this team make the College Football Playoffs for the first time in program history. They also discuss some of the other players they expect to step up into leadership roles, from both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.

Big 12 Media Days are underway. Which teams, coaches and players deserve more national respect? We break down the biggest storylines from around the conference and discuss the programs being overlooked heading into the season. We also identify the teams entering the 2026 college football season on serious upset alert. Which highly ranked contenders could be vulnerable, and which underdogs are capable of shaking up the College Football Playoff race? Clay Travis joins the show! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips 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

Chris Williams is in Frisco, Texas, for a reaction from Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days. He breaks down Brett Yormark's press conference, explains why the commissioner missed an opportunity to address the Brendan Sorsby situation, reacts to the conference's new Monster Energy partnership, and shares why Texas Tech needs to be careful not to become the next "Texas" of the Big 12. Plus, thoughts on playoff expansion, Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, and the perception battle facing the conference.

David Pollack joins Crain & Cone again on Monday to preview and break down the upcoming season for Texas A&M, with the Aggies coming off an appearance in the College Football Playoff as they go into year three for Mike Elko. -- -- -- 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/BOOSTER -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- --  0:00 Intro 0:56 Impact of Mike Elko at Texas A&M 3:41 Texas A&M Season Preview 5:29 QB Marcel Reed 9:36 1st Phorm 11:25 Aggies' Defense 15:43 State of Texas A&M under Elko 18:35 Wrapping up with Pollack on Texas A&M Aggies -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #texasamfootball #texasamaggies 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.