Podcasts about college football playoffs

Will there be any surprise starters? Which games are the swing games on Pitt's schedule? What will it take to make the College Football Playoffs? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThe American Athletic Conference was by far the best non-power conference of the early College Football Playoff era. Its best teams were nationally relevant. Many programs were on the rise, and so were the league's coaches, who went on to Power Five jobs and then got replaced by coaches who often did the same.Lately, things have not gone as well. The American lost its best teams to the Big 12, and the programs that backfilled those spots have yet to show anything. The hiring train of AAC coaches has slowed down, and the conference has moved backward while several non-power programs outside the league have ascended. The best program in the league, Memphis, is trying hard to get out.The league literally renamed itself last week, going away from “AAC” and opting to just be called “the American.” As the league literally redefines itself, Godfrey joins Alex and Richard for a discussion of how the American got here and where it might be going over the next few years.Producer: Anthony Vito

It's Monday morning. The sun isn't up yet. Coffee's barely hot. But there I am, watching tape of Minnesota and texting my broadcast partners.That became a weekly ritual last season.Why? Because Greg Harbaugh Jr's offense caught my eye. Every red zone call. Every third down plan. Every subtle shift in the run game—it all felt intentional. It felt like the Gophers were winning games before they even kicked off.So I had to get to know the guy behind it. And in this episode of Y-Option, presented by our founding sponsor 76, Greg Harbaugh Jr dives into it all.How he builds his offense, how he develops quarterbacks, how he's chasing a dream and how he's helping P.J. Fleck and Minnesota become one of the most situationally sharp teams in the Big Ten.Here's what stood out:

In this episode, Gary dives deep into the most pressing issues in college football right now. From the ongoing College Football Playoff format debate—will we get 12, 14, or 16 teams?—to the House vs. NCAA settlement that's reshaping NIL and athlete pay, this show hits all the major storylines. Plus, why Memphis was left out of the Pac-12 despite realignment buzz, and how Charlotte 49ers sold out football season tickets for the first time ever. Get insights, analysis, and a bit of humor as we gear up for a massive 2025 season.

Hail Yes is back! On the first day of fall camp for Michigan football, Andrew and Tony break out their mics to set the table for another big season. The guys open the show by discussing the most important position battles that will be taking place heading into the season, starting of course with the quarterback room, where No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood hangs over everything. Will Michigan choose raw talent over experience? And will Sherrone Moore even have an option, as veteran Mikey Keene recovers from an injury. In the second half of the show, Tony and Andrew discuss Michigan football's Vegas over/under and go through the Wolverines' schedule game-by-game to see if they think that number is realistic. Is a return to the College Football Playoff in the future? Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Stugotz is joined by Lucy Rohden to preview the upcoming college football season. Lucy shares her sleeper pick to crash the College Football Playoff, weighs in on the pressure surrounding Arch Manning, and breaks down the early matchups she's most excited for. Plus, the return of Lucy or Goosey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz is joined by Lucy Rohden to preview the upcoming college football season. Lucy shares her sleeper pick to crash the College Football Playoff, weighs in on the pressure surrounding Arch Manning, and breaks down the early matchups she's most excited for. Plus, the return of Lucy or Goosey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We opened with our takes on Michigan State football after the first day of fall camp — including on Aidan Chiles, the backup QB situation and the good news and potential concerns about MSU's defense. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman on the Big Ten's preferred College Football Playoff format, scheduling and this season's contenders and dark horses in Big Ten play (13:30). Then our friend Harry Gagnon joined us for golf and baseball bets (41:00). And finally, the NCAA finally moves in on CMU (56:00).

Since the College Football Playoff’s inception, Alabama has never gone consecutive seasons without making the field. By missing the playoff last season, the Crimson Tide missed the program’s standard in Kalen DeBoer’s debut. He knows it. Now, Alabama has retooled with effective offseason maneuvering, but is it enough to make the playoff in the face of a tough schedule, with a new starting quarterback? On today’s episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams engage in a fact-or-fiction debate regarding several possible scenarios this season, such as whether Alabama will make the playoff, and whether Arch Manning will win the Heisman Trophy. They also rate the top six games involving SEC teams in Week 1. And they weigh in on the fizzled bromance between the SEC and Big Ten. For more from Toppmeyer and Adams, sign up for the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered free to your email inbox.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns will kick off their 2025 regular seasons with one of the most anticipated matchups of the entire year when they square off in a top-5 showdown inside Ohio Stadium.The two teams are coming off a classic Cotton Bowl matchup in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and now Steve Sarkesian and the Longhorns will be looking for revenge.Both teams will be starting new quarterbacks with Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz battling it out to be the starter for the Buckeyes, and Arch Manning finally getting a chance to live up to his immense hype for the Horns. Plus, Ohio State's superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is looking for some personal redemption after being held to just one catch for three yards the last time these teams met.

The Indiana Hoosiers shook up the Big 10 by going 11-1 last season before losing to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. Can Curt Cignetti and the IU football team make another run behind Transfer Portal quarterback Fernando Mendoza?Indiana's recruiting and Transfer Portal additions add to a talented roster, and the schedule is once again manageable. Which teams do the Hoosiers need to beat to reach the 2025 College Football Playoff?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.  DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Big 10 football provides traditional powers like Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan at or near the top, but newcomers will challenge to enter the conference's top tier. Which Big 10 quarterbacks do you trust? It's a difficult list to digest with many new names competing after the obvious name of Penn State's Drew Allar at the top.Will there be three, perhaps four, Big 10 teams reaching the College Football Playoff?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.  DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Can you feel the disappointment in the air?On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at what it will take for James Franklin to keep his job at Penn State should he come up short in the College Football Playoff once again.From there, the guys questioned Haynes King's logic of poking the big brother bear up in Athens during ACC Media Days.After that, the guys rolled up their meat sleeves to proudly hand out 15 awards in Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi's honor with The Bronzed Meat Sleeves.It may still be summertime, but school is about to be back in session over on False Start!

Pat Forde says the hottest rivalry in college football isn't between schools, it's between leagues. The Big Ten vs. SEC ("That Other Conference") has gone from a simmer to a boil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team after a run to the College Football Playoff, explains why their mentality hasn't changed and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak Aaron Torres joins 365 Sports to push back on the growing calls to expand both the College Football Playoff and March Madness. Torres explains why 12 teams is enough — and how moving to 16 could water down the sport's best regular season. He also sounds off on NCAA tournament expansion, calling it a move no fans want and a cash grab in disguise. Plus, we dive into the Memphis-Big 12 situation and why their rejection despite a major financial offer highlights the cold business of conference realignment. Torres compares Memphis' dilemma to UConn's painful but strategic path after Big East collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob & Jared share their predictions for the top 12 in college football! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register is joined by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic to recap Doc's week in Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Days. The two journalists break down comments by commissioner Tony Petitti and some other coaches around the league about the 4-4-2-2-1 College Football Playoff model versus the 5+11. Chad and Scott also break down what Kirk Ferentz had to say about the QB and WR position within the Iowa program. All of that and more presented by Gameday Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Predicting the top 25 at the end of this season

Ryan Horvat & PJ Glasser give out their way too early College Football Playoff picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oregon won the Big Ten last season, went undefeated through the regular season -- and then the Ducks saw their season end in their first College Football Playoff game against Ohio State. Yeah, the Ducks are angry about that. On this Kings of the North from Las Vegas, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis talk with three Oregon players and dive into how their views of Oregon may have changed, as the angry Ducks prepare for 2025. Then it's a debate over the more interesting Big Ten dark horse -- Washington or Minnesota. That includes interviews with Demond Williams Jr., Jonah Coleman, Drake Lindsey, Koi Perich and P.J. Fleck. Then it's talk about Wisconsin and Northwestern, including a chat with Wildcats coach David Braun and players Preston Stone and Anto Saka. Thanks for joining Kings of the North for this episode from Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas.

Live from the Battle Born Broadcast Center, Battle Born Injury Lawyers' attorney Justin Watkins joins Cofield & Company to discuss the NFL Players Association's former executive director's corrupt decisions during his tenure, review the class action lawsuit the Los Angeles Chargers are facing from fans following the relocation of their 2025 home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and review SMU football head coach, Rhett Lashlee's call for a specific type of expansion to the College Football Playoff. Paul Finebaum's response to Rhett Lashlee's call for a specific type of expansion to the College Football Playoff. The Big 12 Conference rejects the University of Memphis' request to join the conference. Reviewing the preseason top 10 rankings for the Big Ten Conference.

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the upcoming Big Ten football season, analyzing win totals and making bold predictions. They discuss conference realignment, the College Football Playoff expansion, and the challenges facing West Coast teams joining the Big Ten. The hosts offer candid takes on coaches like Kirk Ferentz and Ryan Day, while debating the merits of various programs' schedules. Highlights include a passionate critique of Curt Cignetti's comments, speculation on USC's defensive woes, and optimism for Penn State's potential breakthrough. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zMKSuEEfko&list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo    

Jonas & Brady break down Big Ten Media Day and commissioner Tony Petitti defending the conference's vision for the College Football Playoff, Trey Hendrickson holding out of Bengals camp as the team continues to refuse to pay him, Coop's Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonas & Brady talk about Big Ten Media Days and commissioner Tony Petitti defending their proposed College Football Playoff changes, Micah Parsons speaking out about his frustrations on a lack of contract extension with the Cowboys, a fond farewell on ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss a controversial call at State Baseball, Matt Rhule defending Scott Frost, the future of the College Football Playoff, the Indiana Fever's Stranger Things uniforms, and MORE including remembering Ozzy Osbourne and movies set in Las Vegas with Mr. Movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with Adam Rittenberg, senior college writer for ESPN, telling us how Tony Pettiti & the Big Ten feel about the College Football Playoff format, and why the Big Ten's middle tier isn't as strong as the SEC's; then, the guys like how the SEC, via Mark Stoops, is defending themselves against the ACC, via Rhett Lashlee, regarding the depth of each league; later, Jon Wilner, who covers West Coast Football like no other, says what Arizona State & Oregon will have in 2025, what's next for USC, and what rivalries he hopes continues; and finally, Greg points out how the depth across other conferences isn't as off as you would think. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chuck reacts to shots fired at the SEC by multiple coaches at their media days. Chuck and Heath discuss some puzzling comments by Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti. Eli Hoff of the St Louis Post-Dispatch analyzes Missouri after SEC Media days. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi talks with John Michaels at ACC Kickoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Mandalay Bay for the Big 10 Conference Media Day, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith joins Cofield & Company to discuss winning a national championship in the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff format, detail his goals for the upcoming season, and give his thoughts on the hype surrounding his potential of being a high prospect for the NFL. Reviewing Jerry Jones criticism of Micah Parsons during contract negotiations. NBC Sports College Football insider, Nicole Auerbach joins Cofield & Company live from Big 10 Media Day to talk about BIG 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti's press conference, give her thoughts on the importance of expanding the college football playoff, and detail the intentions of conferences like the BIG 10 and the SEC when it comes to expansion and auto bids for the CFP playoff. MMA Insider and host of The Autumn Windbags podcast, RJ Clifford joins Cofield & Co. to recap Max Holloway's unanimous decision victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, review the breaking news that UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed on for his first title defense against Ciryl Gane, and give his predictions for the Las Vegas Raiders' rookies going into the 2025 NFL season.

Live from Mandalay Bay for the Big 10 Conference Media Day, Big 10 Conference Vice President of Football Administration AJ Edds joins Cofield & Company to discuss the Big 10 Conference's decision to hold its media day in Las Vegas, detail the future plans for the BIG 10 to host events in Las Vegas, and give his thoughts on the best way for conferences to handle revenue sharing with athletes. Executive Director of the Las Vegas Bowl, John Saccenti joins Cofield & Co. live from the Big 10 Conference Media Day to discuss the importance of education in college athletics in the NIL era and detail the future of the Big 10 Conference holding events in Las Vegas. Bet MGM Network Sports Betting Analyst, Sammy P joins Cofield & Co. to discuss the passing of artist Ozzy Osbourne, review the early betting odds for the 2025 Heisman award, and give his picks for the Big 10 Conference teams to make the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Live from Mandalay Bay for the Big 10 Conference Media Day, ProFootballTalk NFL Insider Myles Simmons joins Cofield & Company to discuss Jerry Jones' criticism of Micah Parsons during contract extension negotiations, detail how New York Giants' head coach Brian Daboll is underrated as an offensive mind in the NFL, and give his thoughts on Maxx Crosby's comments on Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson's contract dispute. Big 10 Conference Commissioner, Tony Petitti's comments on auto bids for the college football playoff for conferences and the issues of subjectivity with the CFP committee during the first College Football Playoff expansion format. Pete Carroll's comments on the Las Vegas Raiders' goals for the 2025 NFL season.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti talk about the future of the College Football Playoff format, react to what Petitti had to say, and then explain why they believe Tony probably doesn't even believe his own take on what the College Football Playoff format should be.

HR1 - Braves' season is now for finding things that could help build momentum for 2026 In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the San Francisco Giants 9-0 last night in game two of their three game series. Ali, Mike, and Beau also talk about how the Braves having a healthy Ronald Acuña Jr. right now, and seeing him play well is a big bright spot to what has been a dull season. Then, The Morning Shift crew lets you hear Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti talk about the future of the College Football Playoff format, react to what Petitti had to say, and then explain why they believe Tony probably doesn't even believe his own take on what the College Football Playoff format should be. Mike, Ali, and Beau also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Morning Shift crew reacts to New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, Tennessee Titans linebacker and former Falcon Lorenzo Carter, and Tight End Jimmy Graham all announcing their retirement yesterday, Mike, Ali, and Beau also react to quarterback Phillip Rivers officially retiring as a Los Angeles Charger yesterday as well. The Morning Shift crew closes out this edition of The Front Page by reacting to the ACC announcing that teams are now going to release availability reports before conference games, and reacting to the news that Ex-FSU Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher is joining the ACC Network as a weekly analyst. Finally, Mike and Beau close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

In this episode, I'm joined by Andy Staples, college football analyst at On3, for a deep dive into the future of the Big 12 Conference and the evolving College Football Playoff format.We discuss: – The Big 12's national standing – Playoff expansion and its impact on non-SEC/B1G leagues – Realignment ripple effects – What fans should expect in 2025 and beyond

On today’s episode, Jason explains why Jerry Jones latest comments about Micah Parsons' ongoing contract negotiations are further proof that the Dallas Cowboys owner is losing his marbles. Later, FOX Sports and The Athletic college football reporter Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss if the Big Ten has officially surpassed the SEC, the preseason hype surrounding Arch Manning, why he's picking Drew Allar to lead Penn State back to the College Football Playoff, what led former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff to transfer to Tulane, why he has Clemson as a dark horse College Football Playoff contender, the sense of optimism surrounding Alabama, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Cube kept on with Heather Dinich, ESPN senior writer, telling us what the Big Ten & Tony Petitti will want for a College Football Playoff format & what teams are in that next tier of Big Ten contenders; and later, with Memphis being denied their chance to buy their way into the Big 12, the guys wonder what the Tigers should do next. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti opened conference media days touting the strength of a league that's had the last two national champions, and why he thinks his College Football Playoff model is the right direction for the sport. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis give their takes on Petitti's comments, and then welcome Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports for more reaction from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas.

Actor and director, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who appeared on The Cosby Show, passes away at the age of 54 on a family trip. Vegas Golden Knights' head coach, Bruce Cassidy named to Canada's coaching staff for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Reviewing Kelsey Plum's comments on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA players' decision to wear "pay us" t-shirts during the WNBA All-Star game. The Athletics' Ballpark construction in Las Vegas being shown on social media. The odds for Group of Five teams to make the College Football Playoff.

Host Brad Fowler is excited to be joined by Adam Spencer, who covers all 16 SEC football teams for Saturday Down South.We kick things off with Adam's thoughts on the swirling rumor from SEC Media Days that Nick Saban may not be done coaching, and where the legendary coach could possibly return if he does make a comeback.Adam also weighs in on SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about the 12-team College Football Playoff format potentially staying — and whether the SEC is under pressure to perform and keep its influence intact.We dive into the debate surrounding the potential 9-game SEC schedule and whether a reported $50–80 million incentive from ESPN makes it a done deal.Then we shift to the field, breaking down big questions for 2025 contenders like Texas, Alabama, LSU, Georgia, and Florida. Adam shares what could derail Texas despite their loaded roster, if Alabama's question marks are too much to overcome, and whether DJ Lagway could elevate the Gators back into relevance. Plus, Adam questions whether Arch Manning should really be the Heisman favorite heading into the season.We also discuss which under-the-radar teams in the SEC could crash the Playoff picture — and which programs might disappoint due to inflated preseason hype.Adam breaks down the crowded coaching hot seat across the SEC, from Florida's Billy Napier to Oklahoma's Brent Venables, and offers insight on which jobs could open up if things go south this fall.Don't miss this jam-packed SEC football preview with one of the sharpest voices in the conference!

The unofficial kickoff to the 2025 Big Ten football season happens this week in Las Vegas with the start of Big Ten Media Days. This three-day event brings all 18 teams in the league together for 72 hours of college football talk, drama, and intrigue. And this year, there will be a LOT to talk about. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the hottest topics of conversation this week, including how schools are taking different approaches to NIL, the future of the College Football Playoff, and how a certain three-letter conference down south has gotten demolished by the Big Ten the last couple of seasons. 

Jason Fitz & Geoff Schwartz talk about what NIL has done to college football and the complaints surrounding all the changes in the sport, the direction of the College Football Playoff, Fitz being a child prodigy violinist, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers are included in the 18 teams that CBS Sports says can win the College Football national championship. What percent chance does CBS give both Alabama Football and Auburn Football? On3 Sports valuations shows just how good it is to be an SEC quarterback and how Auburn is all in on this year's roster. New Alabama Football wide receiver Isaiah Horton becomes the first Crimson Tide player to meet Florida State Seminoles QB Thomas Castellanos face-to-face. The SEC Football media poll and All-Conference teams will be out today. One SEC Football coach is siding with the Big Ten on the College Football Playoff plan. Which NFL team crashes the Playoff party? The best odds of teams that missed last year to make this year. Budding country superstar Myles Morgan plays you to the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers are included in the 18 teams that CBS Sports says can win the College Football national championship. What percent chance does CBS give both Alabama Football and Auburn Football? On3 Sports valuations shows just how good it is to be an SEC quarterback and how Auburn is all in on this year's roster. New Alabama Football wide receiver Isaiah Horton becomes the first Crimson Tide player to meet Florida State Seminoles QB Thomas Castellanos face-to-face. The SEC Football media poll and All-Conference teams will be out today. One SEC Football coach is siding with the Big Ten on the College Football Playoff plan. Which NFL team crashes the Playoff party? The best odds of teams that missed last year to make this year. Budding country superstar Myles Morgan plays you to the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers are included in the 18 teams that CBS Sports says can win the College Football national championship. What percent chance does CBS give both Alabama Football and Auburn Football? On3 Sports valuations shows just how good it is to be an SEC quarterback and how Auburn is all in on this year's roster. New Alabama Football wide receiver Isaiah Horton becomes the first Crimson Tide player to meet Florida State Seminoles QB Thomas Castellanos face-to-face. The SEC Football media poll and All-Conference teams will be out today. One SEC Football coach is siding with the Big Ten on the College Football Playoff plan. Which NFL team crashes the Playoff party? The best odds of teams that missed last year to make this year. Budding country superstar Myles Morgan plays you to the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers are included in the 18 teams that CBS Sports says can win the College Football national championship. What percent chance does CBS give both Alabama Football and Auburn Football? On3 Sports valuations shows just how good it is to be an SEC quarterback and how Auburn is all in on this year's roster. New Alabama Football wide receiver Isaiah Horton becomes the first Crimson Tide player to meet Florida State Seminoles QB Thomas Castellanos face-to-face. The SEC Football media poll and All-Conference teams will be out today. One SEC Football coach is siding with the Big Ten on the College Football Playoff plan. Which NFL team crashes the Playoff party? The best odds of teams that missed last year to make this year. Budding country superstar Myles Morgan plays you to the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers are included in the 18 teams that CBS Sports says can win the College Football national championship. What percent chance does CBS give both Alabama Football and Auburn Football? On3 Sports valuations shows just how good it is to be an SEC quarterback and how Auburn is all in on this year's roster. New Alabama Football wide receiver Isaiah Horton becomes the first Crimson Tide player to meet Florida State Seminoles QB Thomas Castellanos face-to-face. The SEC Football media poll and All-Conference teams will be out today. One SEC Football coach is siding with the Big Ten on the College Football Playoff plan. Which NFL team crashes the Playoff party? The best odds of teams that missed last year to make this year. Budding country superstar Myles Morgan plays you to the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices