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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.

Dan Tortora (DT) welcomes Coca-Cola Bowl Season Executive Director Nick Carparelli back to "WakeUpCall" following the release of the 2026-27 College Football Postseason Bowl Schedule... In this conversation, the duo discusses Carparelli working to create the Pinstripe Bowl, working inside the Big East Conference, Syracuse's future in college athletics, if there are too many bowls, how College Football Playoff expansion could affect the rest of the Bowl Games, Autonomy Group (SEC, Big Ten, ACC, & Big 12) & the remaining 6 FBS Conferences moving forward, what could happen in college football such as the potential for a Super League, what goes into bringing a Bowl Game to life, & More! Stay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, X, & Instagram! Listen LIVE to "Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" MON through FRI, 9-11amET on wakeupcalldt.mixlr.com & on the homepage of WakeUpCallDT.com from ANY Device inside the Great Lakes Honda City Studios (7140 Henry Clay Blvd, Liverpool, NY)! You can also Watch LIVE MON through FRI, 9-11amET on youtube.com/wakeupcalldt, facebook.com/wakeupcalldt, & facebook.com/LiveNowDT. This special is Proudly Presented by: Carvel DeWitt Great Lakes Honda City Meier's Creek Brewing Company The Wildcat Sports Pub Graze Craze Clay, NY Ma & Pa's Kettle Corn & Popcorn Factory The Baked Potato Express Skippy's Ice Cream Willow Rock Brewing Company Brian's Landing K-9 Kampground Dog Boarding Game Point Sports Complex Binghamton University Pizza Man Pub Chick-fil-A DeWitt K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare Avicolli's Restaurant Mother's Cupboard Chick-fil-A Cicero

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.

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.

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.

SMU has emerged as one of the ACC's most successful programs since joining the conference, and this episode takes a deep dive into the Mustangs' rise under head coach Rhett Lashley. We discuss Lashley's impact on the program, how SMU has built a winning culture in Dallas, and why the Mustangs continue to outperform expectations despite often being overlooked in the Texas football landscape. The conversation begins with quarterback Kevin Jennings and his importance to SMU's success. We look back at the Mustangs' 2024 ACC Championship season and College Football Playoff appearance, evaluate Jennings' development, discuss the injuries that impacted his 2025 campaign, and examine what a healthy senior season could mean for SMU's championship aspirations. We also break down one of the ACC's most productive offenses. The discussion includes SMU's league-leading scoring offense, their efficiency in the red zone, the departure of key contributors such as running back Rashard Smith and wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr., and how the Mustangs plan to replace that production heading into 2026. Defensively, we analyze a unit that quietly ranked among the ACC's best. We discuss the pass defense numbers, the ability to generate turnovers and sacks, and why SMU continues to win despite not receiving the same national attention as many of the traditional powers in college football. Finally, we preview the 2026 schedule game-by-game, discuss Vegas' 8.5-win total, and debate whether the Mustangs can return to the ACC Championship Game and potentially make another run at the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College sports has become a runaway freight train in recent years. Money and greed (as always) have emerged as the primary villains.  Everyone involved wants more. Several years ago, the NCAA began to allow student-athletes to transfer schools as often as the average student.  Prior to that, athletes were required to sit-out one full year after transferring schools.  It was supposed to encourage college athletes to think hard prior to making the decision to transfer.  Colleges also claimed that this was done to give the student-athletes enough time to acclimate themselves to the academic rigors of their new college environment. R-i-g-h-t! Today’s new NCAA Transfer Portal is becoming busier by the year Upwards of 50% of some sport’s athletes are putting their names in the Transfer Portal.  They are in search of more money and playing time elsewhere. These athletes want the right to transfer as easily as all other college students.  The processing of transferring by athletes seems to take place at blazing speed, though. An average college student has to prepare an application, supply academic performance (grades) along with a mountain of paperwork prior to being admitted as a transfer student at most major universities.  The process usually takes several months. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how (and why) these “ASAP” Transfer Portal college athletes get their paperwork processed by their new universities within just a matter of days or weeks? Then there’s the new wheel of fortune game called Name, Image, and Likeness The federal courts have allowed college athletes to be compensated based on their theoretical NIL value. The original concept of NIL sounded downright noble.  Our theoretical college football player simply wanted to have a little spending money to be able go out and enjoy an occasional burger and shake down at Arnold’s. Within years, the compensation being offered to athletes for their (cough) NIL rights has exploded.  Some players are receiving offers of hundreds of thousands of dollars from top college football, basketball, baseball, and even softball programs. The athletic conferences say they don’t like this, either.  However, they spend much of their time renegotiating television and media contracts to generate even more cash to pad their own pockets. That’s why the College Football Playoffs have risen from two teams to four to 12 today.  The conferences are battling with each other today trying to expand the football playoffs from 12 to 24 teams.  Why? More television money, of course. The athletic conferences, schools, administrators, coaches, players, and, of course, the media companies are focused on more and more money for college athletics.  The former systems are broken.  No one is showing much in the way of self restraint or leadership in attempting to resolve growing problems. Who is going to help control this mess?  Did someone say “Congress?” Of course!  Let’s ask America’s legislative body to intervene since the college sports community cannot seem to regulate its fast-growing greed. We know that the 435 House and 100 Senate members rarely agree on anything. Well, they do seem to find enough votes (usually after midnight) in late December to raise their own pay.   They won’t object when a motion for a multi-week recess is raised, either. Heaven forbid if any member of the House or Senate dares to propose a vote concerning (gasp!) term limits. So, why should anyone believe that the US Congress will be able to regulate college sports? Over the past year, the US House of Representatives has tried and recently failed.  A bill entitled the “Student Compensation through Rights and Endorsements” Act was floated.  The “SCORE” Act slithered its way through the halls of Congress at snail-like speed.  The House of Representatives couldn’t even muster enough support to force a full floor vote on the measure a few weeks ago.  That bill is now officially dead. But never fear!  The US Senate wants to “Protect” college sports! Move over, House of Representatives!  A bipartisan bill drafted by Senators Ted Cruz of Texas (R) and Maria Cantwell of Washington (D) finally emerged this past week.  It is now being contemplated by the extremely deliberative (slow moving) body called the US Senate. This bill is called the “Protect College Sports Act of 2026.”  You can read it by clicking here. The 111-page document was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday, June 3. Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and several other heavyweights of college sports testified before the Senate in support of the measure.  The President is also in favor of the proposal.   Advocates believe there is a chance that it could pass by August 1, 2026.  That is less than 60 days after it was introduced to the Senate. Personally, I think there is a higher probability of seeing Charlie Brown finally kick that football that Lucy is holding this fall! Let’s review several of the primary portions of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Name, Image, and Likeness – The agreement would serve to put NIL under federal jurisdiction.  That is needed, because many states have already implemented a variety of different enforcement provisions and loopholes.  The proposed federal legislation would require NIL agents for athletes to be registered with the government and cap their fees at 5%.  Athletes must disclose their NIL compensation above $600 per year. Medical coverage for athletes – Colleges would be required to pay for out-of-pocket medical costs for athletes for five years following the athlete’s final competition for the school. Transfers – Each athlete would receive one transfer without losing athletic eligibility.  Subsequent transfers may be considered in the event of coaching changes, discontinued sports at a school, and for graduate students. Academics – The legislation requires athletes to complete their eligibility within five years beginning with the earlier of (a) high school graduation or (b) turning age 19.  Exemptions would exist for military service, religious missions, etc. Coaching changes – The Senate proposal would prohibit college head coaches from leaving their school prior to the end of the season to coach, recruit for, or otherwise take over at a different FBS (large division) program. Yes, this is now being called the Lane Kiffin provision. Local television for football and basketball teams – There must be at least one free local television broadcast outlet televising football and basketball games for major universities within their local market. Anti-trust protection television rights for schools and conferences – This would afford college athletics to function in the same way in which the NFL, NBA, and other national professional sports leagues operate.  However, at least 75% of the current FBS schools must sign-off on this provision for it to become effective. Bars major athletic conferences ($1 billion or more in annual revenues) from merging or acquiring each other – The Senate legislation wants to preserve and promote regional rivalries and stop major universities from changing athletic conference affiliations. College football season must end by January 8 – This provision is intended to allow for a smoother transition for students (and transfers) prior to the start of the spring semester. What I like: Restricting athletic transfers to only one time is a winner. This will keep players and the coaches from shopping around so much.  Instead, there should be increased focus on player development (and, perhaps, academics).   The proposed provision for medical coverage for athletes continuing for five years following their college participation seems like a solid idea.  The schools earn revenue from athletic competitions.  They should be required to provide catastrophic insurance coverage for athletes who are injured while playing for the school. A hard cap on five years of college eligibility is also very smart.  There is a significant physical and mental difference between an 18-year old football player coming out of high school and a 24-year old who may have been granted a sixth year of eligibility. The football season ending by January 8 is a definite winner!  Cut the regular season to 11 games if you need more time for the playoffs. (Yes, I realize that won’t happen) Local “free” television coverage for local teams sounds good. This is what the NFL does during Monday Night Football games on ESPN.  The local market’s ABC affiliate generally provides coverage for viewers who are not ESPN subscribers.  When considering this provision for college football, would all Louisiana cities not named Baton Rouge also be considered “local” for LSU football games?  Taxpayers in other Louisiana cities would also like to watch LSU (the state’s flagship public university) football games on their local TV station.  Expect a battle over this issue. I’m not so sure about… Many people are asking why we haven’t dropped the entire NIL charade and consider the players to be paid employees of the university.  The primary authors of the Senate legislation intentionally omitted this issue.  That’s because the recent House legislation dared to address this thorny issue. Arguments on the subject caused the entire bill to go down in flames. Perhaps the Supreme Court will eventually decide the matter. Another roadblock will be in getting 75% of the current 136 member FBS (major college) group of football schools to agree on the anti-trust protection issues. The Big Ten Conference and SEC (much like the House and Senate) can’t seem to agree on just about anything in recent years. With regard to college coaches leaving for other schools, shouldn’t there also be a provision that coaches cannot be fired prior to the end of the team’s season, too? I think the minimum NIL amount for reporting purposes should be raised from $600 per year to $1,200.  That would be only $100/month for an athlete.  Spend more time reviewing the larger NIL transactions. Finally, I believe that most rational adults would prefer not having the federal government getting involved in issues such as this.  Can you imagine the resulting circus of governmental regulatory requirements and exorbitant administrative costs to implement this bill if signed into law? The Senate deliberation of the proposed Save College Sports Act of 2026 might serve as a much needed wake-up call right now. The major athletic conferences should voluntarily come together ASAP to address and implement several of this bill’s best provisions. They could end the push for unwanted federal oversight and regulation by simply taking this matter into their own hands.   Hey, Big Ten and SEC!  It’s time to lead and end your petty turf wars before the Senate addresses these problems for you.  Time to get to work! The post The US Senate…Tackles College Sports??? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back for a wide-ranging CrimsonCast episode that starts with summer sports season logic, Curt Cignetti birthday theories, and the arrival of the Indiana national championship jacket from Homefield.From there, it's into the College Football Playoff schedule, the debate over whether the postseason is too spread out, and the continued surreal experience of Indiana football living as defending national champions. Grace and Galen also discuss Curt Cignetti landing on the EA Sports College Football cover, Indiana basketball's neutral-site November games against Kentucky and Syracuse, the money behind modern college basketball rosters, and why athletes like Victor Wembanyama and Fernando Mendoza are making emotional investment in sports feel cool again.

Happy National Egg Day!Episode 403 is bursting at the seams, as June is absolutely slammed with playoff sports! We had the Stanley Cup Final kick off in Raleigh where VGK takes game 1, the College Baseball super regionals are set, WCWS is underway, CFB Playoff schedule was released, blockbuster NFL trades by the Rams and Patriots, and the NBA Finals are starting (3 minutes of NBA). Plus, an off the hinges Top 12 Types of Eggs for National Egg Day. As for golf, we move to Ohio for The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield for a signature event at Jack's place. The G.U.Y.S list is not quite back for our "models" in our DraftKings DFS lineups (NOT ADVICE). We're gonna talk a little bit about/look at some golfers, and pick out a few below the radar studs for a T20 or Make the Cut parlay.We have got all the segments: Salute Your Sports/Headlines, Water Cooler Debate, How Dare You's, and Other Relevant Sports. Also, it would not be a show without the Dad Joke and which one of us is leading our inter-squad WOAT-A-MAKER challenge? Look alive, folks!Follow us on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and Beth, along with the return of our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We talk about the Running of the Grandpas, Michigan I Voted Sticker contest, the College World Series Super Regionals are set, WVU, three different Trojans, Troy and UALR for a trip to Omaha, somehow Texas Tech and Texas returned to the College Softball World Series, eating ladybugs for good luck? Lint roller giveaway, Texas State is going to be the first D1 Gymnastics program in Texas? Did SMU launch a Cyrpto Coin, fan game day DLC or something else? Why did the College Football Playoff schedudled like this? EA Sports College Football Covers, Curt Cignetti and Big Red on the cover? we try to go the opposite of 82-0 and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our merch from https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/Check out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's June, which means it's time to get into the 2025 JMU football schedule — and we're doing it with a twist. Inspired by the Ringer Fantasy Football Podcast's schedule draft format, Jack and Bennett each draft games off the Dukes' schedule across five categories: - Home Game You'd Most Want to Attend - Home Game Worth Skipping - Road Game Worth Attending - Must-Watch TV Game - Pumpkin Picking Day (the game you skip altogether to build relationship goodwill before championship season) From the Troy rematch under the lights to a 10 PM kick at San Diego State on the CW, we break down every game worth circling on your calendar — and a few you should hand off entirely. Plus: a deep dive into the state of the Sun Belt Conference, why the league's national profile has slipped since JMU joined, what it would take for the Dukes to crack the College Football Playoff conversation, and whether the Sun Belt can still compete for G5 supremacy against a rising American Athletic Conference. Want to write for JMU Sports News? Email us: jmusportsnews@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7h66Qrh33keqOmMrKweeQ?sub_confirmation=1 CHECK OUT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: https://jmusportsnews.com/ Liking the videos? Buy us a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/JMUSportsNews Claim your 15% off at Homefield: https://bit.ly/3XP9W2c Wear the moment with BreakingT: https://bit.ly/3XKqFny CHAPTER MARKERS 0:00 – intro 1:37 – The Schedule Draft format explained (inspired by Ringer Fantasy Football) 2:33 – The five draft categories revealed 5:30 – Pick 1 | Bennett: Home Game Worth Skipping → Wagner (Sept. 12) 6:44 – Pick 2 | Jack: Home Game to Attend → Troy (Sunbelt title game rematch, Thursday night) 7:46 – Pick 3 | Bennett: Pumpkin Picking Day → Georgia State (Oct. 17) 9:34 – Pick 4 | Jack: Road Game Worth Attending → ODU 12:19 – Pick 5 | Bennett: Home Game to Attend → Marshall (Oct. 3) 15:00 – Pick 6 | Jack: Home Game Worth Skipping → Liberty opener (noon kick, ESPNU) 17:29 – UVA's Brazil game fallout & Virginia Tech's mystery $500M 20:39 – Pick 7 | Bennett: Must-Watch TV Game → App State (Thursday night, ESPNU) 22:43 – Pick 8 | Jack: Must-Watch TV Game → San Diego State (10 PM, CW) 23:13 – The San Diego State late-night crash-out potential 25:52 – Pick 9 | Bennett: Road Game Worth Attending → Georgia Southern (Statesboro) 27:16 – Pick 10 | Jack: Pumpkin Picking Day → UConn (Nov. 14, CBS Sports Network) 29:00 – Schedule strength & College Football Playoff hopes 33:17 – Bennett's real goal: tracking Sun Belt fan meltdowns 34:00 – How the Sun Belt Conference has fallen since JMU joined in 2022 36:24 – The American Athletic Conference narrative vs. the Sun Belt 37:00 – Coach drain: Chesney, Cignetti, Huff & more 38:33 – Why bowl game quantity is hurting the Sun Belt's national image 41:20 – Listener callout: JMU Sports News student contributors wanted 42:38 – Recruiting big board update & Class of 2028 additions 44:19 – The Nick DeGennaro GOAT take 45:05 – Cade Klubnik, Dabo, and Houston's career limbo FOLLOW US ON: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/JMUSportsNews Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jmusportsnews/ Twitter -  https://twitter.com/JMUSportsNews #JMU #DukesNation #JMUFootball #GoingForTheDubs #SunBelt #SunBeltFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #JamesMadison #JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Erik Moses joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the state of the Fiesta Bowl and the possibility of a 24-team College Football Playoff.

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

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

The 8am hour of Tuesday's Mac & Cube saw Brandon Marcello, senior national CFB reporter for CBS Sports, tells McElroy & Cubelic why the CFP schedule doesn't excite him, what Big 12 Brett Yormark told him about contract negotiations, and how many folks are frustrated with the new 9-game SEC schedule; then, the guys wonder if computers should be involved in deciding who makes the College Football Playoff; later, Cole & Greg drop their thoughts on Bryce Underwood and if he'll make a leap next season; and finally, we look at Michigan as a whole in 2026. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a breakdown of the recently released of the College Football Playoff; then, the guys update the latest in the Brendan Sorsby court case; later, Scott Springer, from The Cincinnati Enquirer, tells us how the relationship between Brendan Sorsby & Cincinnati ended up in a lawsuit, and where Scott Satterfield sits with the administration & Cincy fans; and finally, Cole & Greg don't find a Texas softball player's superstition cute & weird. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!!The Browns and Rams pulled off a Blockbuster Trade with Myles Garrett heading to L.A.. We discuss the trade and Myles Legacy in Cleveland. The College Football Playoff has announced it's schedule for next season. We will cover Andrew Berry's Press Conference Live and give reaction. That wasn't the only NFL Trade as AJ Brown is rejoining Mike Vrabel in New England. Jake Diebler spoke yesterday. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Andrew Siciliano, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, The Real Truth and 3 Things

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil pivot off the Avalanche and to the Broncos as their OTA's are underway. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Could the Broncos move on from Sutton next offseason to save cap space in 2027? Today's "Three Count" includes Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to be the President of Hockey in Nashville, Cale Makar coming in 2nd for the Norris Trophy, previewing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes tonight, and reacting to the College Football Playoff schedule for 2026-2027. We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. 

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined live in studio by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his Illini's outlook for the 2026 season, potential College Football Playoff expansion, what he learned in attending Bears practice recently and more. After that, Capitol News Illinois political reporter Brenden Moore joined the show to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium after their recent efforts stalled in Springfield.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined live in studio by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his Illini's outlook for the 2026 season, potential College Football Playoff expansion, what he learned in attending Bears practice recently and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the Jonathan Greenard trade in light of Monday's NFL blockbuster deal for Myles Garrett. Plus the Lynx keep rolling and the Twins snap out of their funk. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins for an update after a big weekend of recruiting. Plus thoughts on 10 years of Mark Coyle and potential changes to the College Football Playoff. 27:00: Rand remembers Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and Rick Adelman, Minnesota sports figures who died Monday.

Chuck notes FSU did something better than most realize last season, leading the ACC in rushing. Chuck and Heath discuss the absurdly spread out schedule for this year's CFP semifinals and title game. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves record, Ronald Acuna being a boss, college football, NFL scouts, MLB attendance, Curt Cignetti, Indiana Football, the College Football Playoff and more before jumping into 99 Problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College sports could be changing in a major way. The NCAA has announced plans to expand March Madness from 68 teams to 76 beginning in 2027. At the same time, discussions continue around expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 teams to as many as 24. Are these changes good for the sport, or are they simply another example of greed taking over college athletics? We discuss the future of college sports, the impact of expansion, and whether these formats are making the games better or worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#264: Chris Garner is a veteran SEC football official, leadership speaker, and author with more than two decades of experience officiating at the highest levels of college football. A graduate of The Ohio State University and former U.S. Navy servicemember, Chris worked his way from Ohio high school football fields to the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference, earning assignments to major bowl games, conference championships, and College Football Playoff contests. Drawing from years of making split-second decisions under intense pressure and his sales experience, he shares insights on leadership, accountability, teamwork, and performance in high-stakes environments. Chris is also the author of Whistles and Wisdom, where he explores the lessons officiating has taught him about excellence both on and off the field.For more on Chris check out garnerleadership.com Enjoy the show! 

The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of college football and tectonic shifts in the sport. Dochterman discusses the push to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and the rising cost of rosters, and then he gives his thoughts on Illinois football under Bret Bielema and the top stories for the 2026 Big Ten football season. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Cheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off.  Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz 

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).