Podcast appearances and mentions of Curt Cignetti

College Football Playoff prediction time has arrived as the CFP quarterfinal round nears. Texas Tech vs Oregon in the Orange Bowl sees Joey McGuire trying to extend a magical season while Dan Lanning has his team back where they were a year ago. Alabama vs Indiana in the Rose Bowl features Kalen DeBoer and Curt Cignetti trying to punch their team’s ticket to Atlanta. What about Mario Cristobal and Ryan Day taking their squads into Dallas for Miami vs Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl? All that plus UGA vs Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal opening next week. Which head coaching hires were the best and worst of this cycle? All that plus some thoughts on Dabo Swinney and Clemson after a very underwhelming 7-6 season. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan's hiring of Kyle Whittingham to be their new Head Coach. He breaks down why Whittingham makes so much sense for the Wolverines program caught in difficult circumstances and also details the challenges the former Utah coach now has ahead of him. Klatt then makes his picks against the spread for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals as Ohio State looks to avoid the upset against Miami and Oregon faces off with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. He then makes his pick in the Rose Bowl as #1 Indiana looks to continue their magical run under Curt Cignetti against Alabama. Klatt wraps the show with his pick in the Georgia-Ole Miss matchup before revealing the terms of a special giveaway prize. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Curt Cignetti the coach on Saban's tree that is the most like Nick Saban? The Michigan Wolverines found a head coach, where does Michigan Football rank in the coaching hires with Kyle Whittingham? Will Sherrone Moore coach again? SEC struggles in bowl games Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 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 Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide delivered a historic comeback in the 2025 College Football Playoff, storming back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners — and we break down everything that came out of one of the biggest wins of the CFP era. In this video, we dive into the key moments, standout performances, and major storylines surrounding Alabama's comeback victory and what comes next. Topics discussed include: • Breaking down Alabama's 17-point comeback win over Oklahoma in the CFP • Lotzeir Brooks' breakout performance, scoring two crucial touchdowns when Alabama needed it most • Why Ryan Williams must step up and live up to the massive expectations and hype • The growing Michigan rumors around Kalen DeBoer following the firing of Sherrone Moore • What DeBoer's future could mean for Alabama moving forward • A full preview of Alabama vs Indiana in the next round of the CFP • How Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Head Coach Curt Cignetti challenge Alabama From playoff resilience to coaching carousel rumors, this win may define Alabama's postseason — and its future.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comFor your holiday listening, Alex and Richard take on dozens of questions from SplitZoneDuo.com's paid subscribers. Let's start with the juicy but sad breakup of Notre Dame and USC, move to the coaching carousel, and then have some fun. A rough listing of the questions featured in this episode, in order:* What's actually going on with Notre Dame and USC breaking up their football rivalry, and whose fault is it?* What is Michigan's realistic play in the coaching carousel, and who could they actually hire?* Is Michigan likely to have a coach in place by the bowl game, or is that assumption wrong?* Is a bridge coach (specifically Biff Poggi) a viable or sensible option for Michigan?* Kyle Whittingham vs. Brian Kelly: Who is the better “CEO” head coach?* With so many Power 4 openings, is the best path to a top job now being a successful P4 coordinator?* What happened at Ohio, how should they move forward, and why did they handle it better than Michigan?* Why does Warde Manuel still have a job (pending investigation)?* Is Pat Fitzgerald possibly a worse pure football coach than Jonathan Smith but better positioned because of NIL and donor buy-in? Is “coach who can unlock donor money” now a core hiring archetype?* Will Michigan State's new $400 million donation allow them to immediately spend big on the roster?* What are agency “speed-dating” events for coaches and athletic directors?* Does the modern college football calendar make it harder for FCS programs to reset or fire coaches?* Will the calendar lead to more long-tenured FCS coaches staying put at big programs?* What are the chances Ed Orgeron resurfaces on LSU's staff?* Why didn't Dan Mullen come up for any of the open head coaching jobs?* What's really wrong at Florida State beyond portal hits and misses?* If an AD tried to reverse-engineer Curt Cignetti, what traits would they be looking for?* What goes on your CFB trip bucket list?* New York or LA: The better CFB city?* Why do national college football narratives so often default to NY/LA logic when the sport itself doesn't?* What are our goals for this podcast in 2026?Thank you so much for being part of what we do. We'll see you around New Year's Eve to get you set for the CFP quarterfinals and FCS title game.Producer: Anthony Vito

Highlights: The big question: Is Shedeur Sanders the Browns' long-term answer at quarterback? His development is a work in progress amidst a poor offense. A compelling case for the Browns to use a high draft pick on a "sure thing" wide receiver like Carnell Tate instead of a risky QB, providing a reliable weapon for the next decade. The offensive line is a top priority for a complete overhaul, with a need to invest heavily in the draft and free agency to find a cornerstone "10-year left tackle." Jerry Jeudy's disappointing season raises questions about his future with the team given his large contract. After a shaky start, kicker Andre Szmyt has become a reliable and above-average weapon, solidifying a key position for the Browns. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel is largely viewed as a long-term backup, a role highlighted by fan reactions during a recent game appearance. A debate emerged comparing the calm demeanor of Browns coach Kevin Stefanski to the fiery, culture-changing style of Indiana's Curt Cignetti, questioning which approach is better for a struggling team. The modern college football landscape, with NIL and the transfer portal, allows for much faster program turnarounds than the more structured team-building environment of the NFL. Cavs guard Darius Garland has shown a recent resurgence, playing more like the dynamic, aggressive offensive player he has been in the past. Despite a recent win, the Cavs' defense remains a major concern, as they continue to struggle with transition defense and rebounding. The Cavaliers are criticized for their heavy reliance on high-volume three-point shooting, with suggestions they should focus more on attacking the paint. There's a belief that the Cavaliers' offense functions best when center Jarrett Allen is happy and actively involved as more than just a screener. Fans expressed grave concern over MLB's official partnerships with sports betting companies, fearing it compromises the game's integrity. Frustration is mounting over MLB's slow action in the gambling case involving Guardians players, especially when compared to the NBA's swift response in similar situations. A top offseason wish for the Guardians is to trade from their pitching depth to acquire a much-needed right-handed power-hitting outfielder. The system allowing wealthy MLB teams to sign "ready-made" international players is debated as unfair, sparking ideas for creating more parity for smaller markets. The lack of playing time for offensive lineman Zak Zinter, despite numerous injuries, raises questions about his future with the Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Mike Renner and former NFL QB Ben DiNucci recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the 49ers and Colts. They also go through the current playoff picture, play fact or fiction and preview EVERY Christmas Day game! (00:00) Intro (00:52) MNF Recap (7:15) Updated Playoff Bracket (10:33) Bucs New Coach Next Season? (14:14) Most Surprising Team This Season? (16:50) NFC West Champ Will Win Super Bowl? (19:25) Tyler Shough OROY? (23:17) Malik Willis Top Free Agent QB? (28:08) Curt Cignetti To The NFL? (30:37) Netflix Exec Will Be Fired? (32:20) Christmas Day Preview Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." 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

(00:00-27:22) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing another frustrating loss for the Indiana Pacers last night against the short-handed New York Knicks. As the losses start to further pile up, so to the trade rumors surrounding Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker. How should the Pacers approach the trade deadline with those two players? (27:22-38:11) – Was last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the LA Rams the best game of the season thus far? Jake and Eddie discuss and Jake explains why he wasn’t a fan of the Seahawks uniforms last night. (38:11-45:33) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison examining the games this weekend around the NFL to identify which game would be shown in a Pocatello, Idaho penitentiary that would be disappointing to the inmates to watch. (45:33-1:11:19) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat all things IU football and basketball with Jake Query. Their conversation starts out by debating which team IU matches up better against between Oklahoma and Alabama. They get into how Curt Cignetti will get his group refocused and motivated to go out and continue this historic season in the CFP. Finally, they debate if the fan interest for regular season college basketball is dying. (1:11:19-1:26:45) – Voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, joins the show to preview another upcoming challenge for Matt Painter’s team tomorrow against the Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rob explains what the Boilermakers learned from their blowout loss to Iowa State, evaluates if Trey Kaufman-Renn has regressed at all, and agrees with Jake that all college basketball fans should hope for their program to admire the blueprint Matt Painter has developed. (1:26:45-1:34:17) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query comparing two players that have/had all the traits to be an elite player, one that is current and one that is no longer playing, but their body simply isn’t letting them. (1:34:17-1:56:59) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Indianapolis Colts. Kevin shares what he knows about how Anthony Richardson sustained the orbital bone fracture injury, weighs in on last night’s game in relation to how the Colts performed against the Rams and Seahawks, and provides his thoughts on what he’s doing with all the brass for the Bennedict Mathurin statue. (1:56:59-2:02:34) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake is joined by Dr. Ryan Daly from Franciscan Health to discuss heart disease, some risk factors for heart disease, and what it means to have a risk factor for heart disease. (2:02:34-2:17:56) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Whiskey Business to preview what he’s got going on for the next three hours and last night’s Pacers game.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-15:45 – Former Colts WR, and current pre/postgame show analyst Bill Brooks joins to preview tonight’s primetime home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Is there more that Shane Steichen can unleash in Philip Rivers’ second game? What areas do we need to ask Santa for improvement? 15:46-30:00 – Ahead of tonight’s IU Men’s Basketball game and next week’s Rose Bowl for the IU Football team, the legendary Don Fischer joins. The Voice of the Hoosiers talks about what Darian DeVries’ team needs to fix heading into Big Ten play next month, then explains why he wanted Alabama to be the quarterfinal matchup for Curt Cignetti’s squad. 30:01-52:39 – Ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Football game, The Dean of Colts Coverage, Mike Chappell joins. Who is in, who is out tonight vs San Francisco? How big is the spectacle of MNF? What can a game like this do for both the city and the team? What does the rest-of-season playoff picture look like for the Colts? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00-26:38 – Query & Company gets underway on a Monday talking about the Colts season ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Football game vs San Francisco at Lucas Oil Stadium. How excited should we get for tonight’s game with everything we’ve seen happen this season? 26:38-41:14 – Ahead of tonight’s IU Men’s Basketball game and next week’s Rose Bowl for the IU Football team, the legendary Don Fischer joins. The Voice of the Hoosiers talks about what Darian DeVries’ team needs to fix heading into Big Ten play next month, then explains why he wanted Alabama to be the quarterfinal matchup for Curt Cignetti’s squad. 41:14 -47:41 – Jake closes out the first hour of the show on the Colts. 47:41-1:11:38 – Ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Football game, The Dean of Colts Coverage, Mike Chappell joins. Who is in, who is out tonight vs San Francisco? How big is the spectacle of MNF? What can a game like this do for both the city and the team? What does the rest-of-season playoff picture look like for the Colts? 1:11:38-1:22:29 – Jake goes in-depth about the College Football Playoff and why a) you need to let the little guys in and b) why expanding the field will not change a thing. 1:22:29-1:28:39 – Jake closes out the second hour of the show talking with fans about the excitement for tonight’s Monday Night Football game. 1:28:39 -1:52:33 – Former Colts WR, and current pre/postgame show analyst Bill Brooks joins to preview tonight’s primetime home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Is there more that Shane Steichen can unleash in Philip Rivers’ second game? What areas do we need to ask Santa for improvement? 1:52:33-2:04:20 – Jake talks Colts vs Niners before tonight’s standalone Monday Night Football home game. 2:04:20-2:11:00– Jake and JMV close out the show with their patented cross talk! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Hoosiers dominate the line of scrimmage as Alabama Crimson Tide's run game falters ahead of the Rose Bowl showdown. Can Aiden Fisher and IU's elite run defense shut down Ty Simpson and force Alabama into a one-dimensional attack? Brian Smith and Jacob Goins spotlight Indiana's defensive mastery, compare running back duos, and explore why Alabama's storied ground game can't get on track—even against weaker opponents.Key questions surface: Will Riley Nowakowski become Indiana's hidden weapon against Alabama's zone defense? Can the Hoosiers' aggressive front keep the Crimson Tide off balance and capitalize on turnover opportunities? Plus, insights on Indiana's high-powered offense, the tactical chess match between Curt Cignetti and Kalen DeBoer. Don't miss this in-depth analysis of Indiana's critical matchup with Alabama and what it means for both teams' playoff hopes.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/On X @fbscout_floridaTikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The third hour of 3 Man Front included updated Vegas CFP odds, transfer portal news, and both Kalen DeBoer and Curt Cignetti's Rose Bowl press conferences! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2024, Indiana got good at football. In 2025, it got serious as a national championship contender. The Hoosiers enter the Playoff as the best team in the country, and it all comes back to a coach who can best be described as a more modern version of what Dabo Swinney used to be at Clemson. This wraps up our 2025 College Football Playoff Preview presented by Modelo. Thanks to Modelo, the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoff. Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

(00:00-18:06) The Papers Flu Game. Nip free. Joined by friend of the show and Blues analyst Joey Vitale. Early yola. Lasagna making. Trying to navigate missing a lot of guys with injuries. Scoring woes. Overtime struggles. Doug gets held accountable while trying to hold rights. Joey says you can't count this team out and it's a long season. Travel logistics.(18:14-31:10) Jackson has transformed into the Seamonster. Looking out for the children. Drops of the Week. Busy week on this show with a lot of important stuff discussed. Heavily muscled and highly regarded. Audio of Rece Davis on the College Gameday podcast talking about his Heisman vote. Per Richard Johnson, Curt Cignetti could interview with the Giants. Martin got got.(31:20-50:59) Joined by Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou. Gabe will be at the Braggin' Rights Game. Gabe doesn't like Mizzou's chances against Illinois but the better team has been beaten before. Talking Beau Pribula to the portal. Colonel kinda saw this coming. Do you give the keys to Matt Zollers or spend in the portal? Season ticket prices increase and asking fans for more money. The Michigan coaching search and Drink's ties to it. Gabe's thoughts on the CFP games this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-24:09) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat all things IU football and basketball with Jake Query. Their conversation starts out by debating which team IU matches up better against between Oklahoma and Alabama. They get into how Curt Cignetti will get his group refocused and motivated to go out and continue this historic season in the CFP. Finally, they debate if the fan interest for regular season college basketball is dying. (24:09-37:24) – Voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, joins the show to preview another upcoming challenge for Matt Painter’s team tomorrow against the Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rob explains what the Boilermakers learned from their blowout loss to Iowa State, evaluates if Trey Kaufman-Renn has regressed at all, and agrees with Jake that all college basketball fans should hope for their program to admire the blueprint Matt Painter has developed. (37:24-53:56) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Indianapolis Colts. Kevin shares what he knows about how Anthony Richardson sustained the orbital bone fracture injury, weighs in on last night’s game in relation to how the Colts performed against the Rams and Seahawks, and provides his thoughts on what he’s doing with all the brass for the Bennedict Mathurin statue.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowl season has started, Round 1 CFP games are here! Huge shout out to Navy in their victory over Army. Playoff games galore starting tonight and rolling into Saturday: Alabama and Oklahoma in a clash in Norman, Miami vs Texas A&M in a clash in College Station, Tulane and Ole Miss meet for a 2nd time this season, and JMU travels out to Eugene to face the Ducks of Oregon. In our CFB news segment we dove into the winner of the Heisman Trophy Fernando Mendoza and Indiana's meteoric rise under the helm of the Italian Cigarette himself Curt Cignetti. We discussed the coaching carousel and player news dealing in declaring for the NFL Draft, going into the transfer portal, as well as returning to their schools. We analyzed the current state of CFB and what needs to be done going forward to restore glory to the awesome game. Lastly in our games of the week we rattled off Chew's and the AI Bot's picks for the blockbuster matchups.

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the First Round of the College Football Playoff before making his full bracket prediction for the CFP including his National Champion Pick. He begins by making his pick in the Friday Night game as Kalen DeBoer's #9 Alabama team travels to Norman to take on #8 Oklahoma. He then considers if #10 Miami can keep their hot streak going on the road against #7 Texas A&M. Klatt also makes picks against the spread in the matchups between #6 Ole Miss and #11 Tulane as well as #5 Oregon against #12 James Madison as the home teams come in as heavy favorites. Klatt then makes his full College Football Playoff predictions, going game-by-game until making his National Champion Pick - will Ohio State bounce back like they did last year and win it all again or will Kirby Smart's Georgia team get in the way or is it simply Curt Cignetti and Indiana's year? Klatt wraps up the show by addressing his hot take about the NCAA Tournament from earlier in the week that drew some criticism from the sports world. 0:00-2:30 Intro2:31-8:40 Alabama vs. Oklahoma8:41-12:53 Miami vs. Texas A&M12:54-15:32 Tulane vs. Ole Miss15:33-19:48 JMU vs. Oregon19:49-22:43 Joel's CFP bracket prediction22:44-30:03 Klatt on one of the “worst takes of the year” Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comSUBSCRIBER EPISODE: Godfrey joins Richard and Alex for an awards show: The 2025-26 Coach Carousel Superlatives. Split Zone Duo hands out the following sought-after honors: * The Trent Dilfer Award for Bungled Hiring Process * The Deion Sanders Award for Celebrity Coach Hiring* The Ed Orgeron Award for Interim Coach Promotions * The Curt Cignetti Award for Best Hire from the Group of Five or FCS * The Indiana Football Award for a Program's Demonstration of Newfound Seriousness * The Retread of the Year * The Todd Graham Award for Sleaziest Departure from a Job * The “It's Definitely Gonna Work” Hire * The “It's Definitely Not” Hire Some eligibility notes: For obvious reasons, we are excluding Michigan from these superlatives. Also, the carousel never really stops now. But much like the Oscars, if the movie didn't come out by a certain point, it can't win that year's award. These are two awards shows of similar stature, we feel. Producer: Anthony Vito. Everyone can hear a free preview of this episode, which is for paid subscribersDo you enjoy Split Zone Duo? Do you want to get something like twice as many episodes of the podcast, including the vast majority of our coaching carousel podcasts and many historical retrospectives? If so, we think you'll really enjoy becoming a paid subscriber. It's a great holiday gift for yourself, or for the college football podcast obsessive in your life. Yep, we have gift subs. Subscriptions cost $10 a month and grant you hours of podcasts, plus the priceless feeling of supporting an independent CFB podcast and keeping it sustainable.

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In December & January, college football faces a system in chaos—can the Indiana Hoosiers survive the transfer portal, NIL deals, and relentless poaching from elite programs? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith dissect Indiana's remarkable rise to the top seed in the College Football Playoff, led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti. They explore the NIL-fueled roster carousel, rising lawsuits over contracts, and the harsh political realities in modern recruiting.Award season has brought hardware to Bloomington, but does winning and player development still outweigh big-money offers? The hosts debate Indiana's strategy for retaining talent amid outside pressure, analyze Playoff matchups against Alabama and Oklahoma, and discuss the critical role of assistant coaches Mike Shanahan and Bryant Haynes. Can Indiana's chemistry and discipline carry them through a championship season?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/On X @fbscout_floridaTikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Wednesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, the guys discuss the potential of the Dolphins possibly benching Tua and looking at a different QB direction. Plus, the guys discuss Curt Cignetti getting the AP Coach of the Year again and we get a Beefaroni version of ICYMI!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every season leaves clues.About players. About coaches. About the direction of the sport. And about what matters mast when the noise fades and the games are done.As the calendar turns and the postseason lights up, we wanted to pause—just briefly—to recognize four individuals who didn't just post numbers or win games. They embodied the spirit of 2025 here at Y-Option.So welcome to our 2025 Awards show as Jim Thornby and I reveal the Y-Option GO GO GO Awards, presented by our founding sponsor 76®, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.My 5-Star Quarterback of the YearFernando Mendoza — IndianaThere are recruiting rankings. And then there are journeys.Fernando Mendoza's path—from two-star recruit to Heisman Trophy winner—may be one of the most compelling quarterback stories the sport has ever produced. As a starter, Mendoza had a different offensive coordinator each season with a new systems and new expectations. Yet what never changed was his preparation, inner belief and competitive edge.What stood out all season—and in New York over the weekend—wasn't just the arm talent or the efficiency. It was his awareness. Of moments. Of teammates. Of the responsibility that comes with leading a program that hadn't stood on this stage before.He prepared like a pro long before the hardware arrived. He bet on himself when others didn't. And now there's a new generation of quarterbacks—somewhere in middle school, some headed to Elite 11—who will study him the way he once studied Tom Brady.That's impact.Fernando Mendoza is our 2025 Five-Star Quarterback of the Year.Go Go Gone AwardMakai Lemon — USCThe best receivers don't just get open.They rise.Makai Lemon did exactly that in 2025—turning big moments, tight windows, and constant attention into production and presence. He led all Power Four receivers in yards, earned the Biletnikoff, and became only the second Trojan ever to take home that honor.But what separated him wasn't just what he did—it was how he did it.Humility. Precision. Reliability. When defenses knew the ball was coming his way, he still delivered. When USC needed answers, he provided them.That's why every touch felt dangerous. And why every defense felt pressure.Makai Lemon didn't just stretch the field. He elevated it.He is our 2025 Go Go Gone Award winner.Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That Dude! AwardKenyon Sadiq — OregonEvery defensive coordinator asks the same question on Sunday night preparing to face the Ducks:* Where is Kenyon Sadiq on every snap?For Oregon, the answer was clear. He's everywhere.Kenyon Sadiq wasn't just productive. He was positional chaos. Tight end. H-back. Slot. Backfield. Seam. Red zone. Motion. Mismatch.Linebackers couldn't run with him. Defensive backs couldn't handle his size. And when injuries hit the Ducks' receiver room, his impact only grew.But this award has always been about more than stats.It's about presence. Professionalism. And setting the standard.Sadiq followed the blueprint laid down before him—then elevated it. From how he entered practice, to how he prepared, to how he competed.Which is why Kenyon Sadiq is That Dude! for Y-Option in 2025.Headset HeroCurt Cignetti — IndianaGreat coaching isn't loud.It's consistent.What Curt Cignetti has built at Indiana defies modern precedent. 24 wins and 2 losses in two seasons at a program that won 23 games in the previous 5 years combined! IU is a program reborn through evaluation, development, and unwavering standards.I've known about Coach Cignetti for a while and getting to know him it's clear - he leads with independent thoughts, uncommon consistency and elite communication.Those are the pillars of great leadership. And few have embodied them like Coach Cignetti.He didn't chase trends. He didn't lower expectations. He spoke belief into existence—and demanded that others rise to meet it.In a season full of worthy candidates, this one was clear.Curt Cignetti is Y-Option's 2025 Headset Hero, presented by 76.Final WhistleFour awards. Four stories. One shared thread.Preparation. Belief. Standards. Fearless.As the College Football Playoff unfolds and the sport continues to evolve, these are the examples worth holding onto. The ones that remind us why we fell in love with the game in the first place.From all of us at Y-Option, thank you for riding with us through another season and enjoying today's episode around our Awards and the first round of the College Football Playoff. Whether you're here every week or just checking in, we don't take it lightly.We'll keep going.We'll keep asking better questions.And we'll keep celebrating the people and who compete to make those around them better.Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

JZ hosting with Tito this morning, today in history, the ACC doubles down on the dumbness, Quick Hitters: Curt Cignetti keeps winning & Sark wants easier non-conference games, we caught up with Bobby to talk CFP and more, and chatting about the Buckeyes with Austin Ward. 

00:00 – 26:00 - JMV talks about the freefalling Colts as they get set to take on the 49ers in Monday Night Football. 26:01 – 44:08 – Former Indiana basketball head coach Tom Crean joins the show! Tom and JMV discuss the Indiana football turnaround under Curt Cignetti, college hoops (including IU and Purdue) and more! 44:09 – 46:04 – JMV wraps up the first hour! 46:05 – 1:11:42 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss the Colts current situation! Have the Colts found a replacement for Braden Smith? What are the chances they win any of the remaining three games? 1:11:43 – 1:25:55 – Danny Kanell from BetOnline joins the show! Danny and JMV talk college football, Colts, and more! 1:25:56 – 1:29:00 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:29:01 – 1:53:02 – Indiana State basketball head coach Matt Graves joins the show for the first time since he underwent heart surgery! 1:53:03 – 2:06:30 – JMV keeps things rolling as he reads some questions and comments. 2:06:21 – 2:12:39 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 15:41 - Former Indiana basketball head coach Tom Crean joins the show! Tom and JMV discuss the Indiana football turnaround under Curt Cignetti, college hoops (including IU and Purdue) and more! 15:42 - 40:01 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss the Colts current situation! Have the Colts found a replacement for Braden Smith? What are the chances they win any of the remaining three games? 40:01 - 52:33 - Danny Kanell from BetOnline joins the show! Danny and JMV talk college football, Colts, and more! 52:34 - 1:06:14 - Indiana State basketball head coach Matt Graves joins the show for the first time since he underwent heart surgery!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GP opens up on the Grizzlies game tonight in Minnesota and discusses the team being without Cam Spencer tonight due to personal reasons + if we'll see Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke tonight.Chris Vernon joins the show in-studio to talk about the Grizzlies tonight against the Timberwolves and the Knicks win over the Spurs in the NBA Cup Championship (23:45)GP's 5 Things on Tigers/Vandy, Tennessee's win over Louisville, Curt Cignetti being named AP Coach of the Year, if this is Tua's last season in Miami and Bud Crawford retiring (1:01:08)GP's Carryout (1:34:28) 

00:00 – 11:17 – Back at it will a full crew, how was Philip Rivers following his first game in five years, Knicks win the NBA Cup and face the Pacers tomorrow night, Butler falls to UConn 11:18 – 19:43 – Morning Checkdown 19:44 – 41:12 – Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs 41:13 – 1:06:36 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight, Morning Checkdown 1:06:37 – 1:15:02 – Philp Rivers un-retiring gets spotlighted in Hard Knocks In-Season, can the Colts offense evolve on Monday Night Football 1:15:03 – 1:22:40 – We unveil our 9th biggest stories in Indiana Sports for 2025 1:22:41 – 1:48:30 – Philip Rivers’ ass rejoiner, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses not seeing the Rivers avatar yet, what he thought about Rivers’ return, if it goes poorly will they change course and go to Anthony Richardson?, what’s up with Riley Leonard?, the defensive effort on the final drive, optimism for Daniel Jones to be ready by training camp?, chances Anthony Richardson takes a snap next season for the Colts?, Morning Checkdown 1:48:31 – 2:01:58 – Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaign 2:01:59 – 2:06:52 – Wrapping the show with Colts discussion about Philip Rivers and what the Colts do if he struggles, does AR get any runSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:32 - Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs 21:33 – 34:54 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight 34:55 – 42:31 - We unveil our 9th biggest stories in Indiana Sports for 2025 42:32 – 55:00 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses not seeing the Rivers avatar yet, what he thought about Rivers’ return, if it goes poorly will they change course and go to Anthony Richardson?, what’s up with Riley Leonard?, the defensive effort on the final drive, optimism for Daniel Jones to be ready by training camp?, 55:01 – 1:07:53 - Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaignSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!*Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are 13-0 and the No. 1 team in the country. Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, and now IU looks ahead to Jan. 1 when they'll face either Alabama or Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl.Nithin and Matt recap the Big Ten title game on a quarter-by-quarter basis, and they turn their focus to the CFP. Can IU win its first national title?WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/• Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehoosiersound/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiana.hq/ • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1282226985?mt=2&ls=1 • Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zcHJlYWtlci5jb20vc2hvdy8yNjc3NTkyL2VwaXNvZGVzL2ZlZWQ • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lk71fzLgbLP76iPNA14cP • iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-hoosier-sound-28550408/?cmp=web_share • TuneIn Radio: http://tun.in/pi2cE • Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-hoosier-sound

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest and biggest college football headlines.

00:00 – 11:30 – James is back but Jeff is gone, James recaps his time in Seattle and what he took in from the game and where it went wrong, Philip Rivers gets the Monday Night Football nod 11:31 – 19:40– Morning Checkdown 19:41 – 40:56 – Shane Steichen gets peppered with quarterback questions, Philip Rivers questions, Steichen says the gameplan will be different on Monday night, but how? 40:57 – 1:06:15– Anthony Richardson gets cleared from his eye injury and physical activity, the Seattle crowd lived up the hype, Morning Checkdown 1:06:16 – 1:14:39 – Our Top 10 Sports Stories of Indiana are coming up, biggest takeaways from the IU/60 Minutes segment, Curt Cignetti said he was upset when he first walked into IU because of the condition of the facilities and the lack of confidence, Colts-Seahawks 1:!4:40 – 1:21:59 – Steichen remains bullish that the Colts offense will expand under Rivers on Monday night 1:22:00 – 1:45:40 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the defensive effort against the Wizards, a busy schedule, back-to-backs, grading good shots vs bad shots, the most important parts of the game of basketball, Pascal Siakam’s mentality and his foundation, Morning Checkdown 1:45:41 – 1:58:46 – Saint Michaels’ AD Simon Cortopassi joins us and discusses watching Philip Rivers watch him play in person, what he thought of how he played and what his team thought, when he met Rivers for the first time 1:58:47 – 2:05:07 – We begin our countdown of the Top 10 Sports Stories in Indiana in 2025, Colts thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti has become the first back-to-back winner of the AP coach of the year award. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

LIVE FROM PARLOUR Big move for Kentucky football Cignetti getting a 4 star from Louisville? Arch Manning doing what we all expected him to do We predict Louisville vs Tennessee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany is racing to rearm as the war in Ukraine shakes its sense of security, forcing the country to confront its military past as it strengthens its military might. Correspondent Bill Whitaker observes basic training in northwest Germany and speaks with defense minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin to find out how Germany plans to achieve its aim of building the most powerful armed forces in Europe. A new generation of drugs is offering hope to children who once had none. But these breakthrough therapies can cost millions for a single dose, and the American healthcare system still hasn't figured out how to pay. Correspondent Scott Pelley sets out to understand the challenges of paying for these expensive treatments. An unscripted underdog saga is unfolding in the most unlikely setting this college football season. Indiana University's perennially overlooked and outmatched Hoosiers have transformed into the #1 ranked team in the country. Correspondent Jon Wertheim speaks with head coach Curt Cignetti and dives into how this remarkable turnaround took shape – as the undefeated Hoosiers contend for a national championship. 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

00:00-26:44- JMV opens the first show in the new building on the road from the Mousetrap. JMV and Brett Hulverson discuss the Colts continuing to practice Phillip Rivers. Will Rivers be the starting quarterback for Indianapolis on Sunday? JMV and Brett start to preview Colts and Seahawks. 26:44-43:16- CBS Play by Play announcer Andrew Catalon joins. Catalon discusses with JMV the Colts signing Phillip Rivers, what to expect Sunday for the Colts against the Seahawks, and more. 43:16-49:02- John and Brett recap their performance with last week’s NFL Picks. 49:02-1:18:38 NFL Week 15 Picks. 1:18:38-1:28:22- JMV and Brent discuss the state of College Football and the Hoosiers’ magical turnaround in just two years under Curt Cignetti. 1:28:22- 1:36:34- JMV and Brett discuss EDM 1:36:34-2:00:16- The Dean Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 joins for a breakdown of the Colts vs Seahawks, signing Phillip Rivers, and more. Chap shares his ideas for if Phillip Rivers will start on Sunday. 2:00:16-2:15:08- The Sportsbrokers.com’s Kevin Todd joins to help listeners make money. 2:15:08-2:20:07- JMV and Brent Hulverson wrap up their discussion on the Colts and Phillip Rivers. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis discuss Curt Cignetti’s remarkable turnaround for a long-suffering Indiana football program and discuss the College Football Playoff Bracket (1:02) . Then, the trio make their Week 15 Rookie Draft picks (15:34) and spotlight Texans DC Matt Burke as their Coordinator of the Week (19:46). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: Timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt joins The Next Round for an in-depth breakdown of a wild weekend in college football and the ripple effects across the College Football Playoff landscape. We react to Indiana taking down Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game to earn the #1 seed in the CFP, and Joel shares his thoughts on just how real the Hoosiers' title chances might be. We also dive into a fascinating comparison: how similar are Curt Cignetti and Nick Saban personality-wise? Plus, what's really going on with Alabama's offense, how much that puts pressure on an elite Crimson Tide defense, and whether Bama can still make a serious run. Joel weighs in on the big-picture question everyone's asking: how many teams in the College Football Playoff can realistically win the national championship? We discuss Notre Dame being dropped from the playoff at the last minute, the coaching carousel news of Matt Campbell leaving Iowa State for Penn State, and even touch on the surprising headline of 44-year-old Phillip Rivers returning to the NFL. If you're a fan of college football analysis, CFP debate, SEC and Big Ten coverage, and insight from one of the top voices in the sport, this episode is a must-watch.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire close out 2025 with an epic Christmas episode of Bigger Ten! Indiana shocks the world, beating Ohio State to claim its first outright Big Ten title since 1945 – Curt Cignetti is now an all-time legend. Fernando Mendoza delivers another clutch Heisman moment. We break down the historic game, and reveal our full 12-team CFP brackets.

Field of 68 Founder and College Hoops expert, Jeff Goodman joins Adam Schein to talk about creating the Field of 68, the 2025 College Basketball season, Duke's domination, UConn, Michigan, other top teams and Indiana Football's turnaround under Curt Cignetti. Adam and Bob Stew talk about the pain of Daily Fantasy and Survivor Pool woes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is in the College Football Playoff and will travel to the Oklahoma Sooners. Why does Alabama Football advance in the Playoffs? ESPN's Bill Connelly answers that question for all 12 teams. The Miami-Texas A&M winner will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve. The three remaining bye teams will play on New Year's Day: JMU-Oregon winner faces Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, Alabama-Oklahoma winner against Indiana in the Rose Bowl, Tulane-Ole Miss winner faces Georgia in the Sugar Bowl Which teams have the toughest CFB Playoff path and who has the easiest? Curt Cignetti gets asked how this year's team will benefit from last year's playoff experience Fox Sports' Joel Klatt talks college football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap big time road wins for Duke and Iowa State before discussing the four best resumes in the sport and the cases for the next No. 1 team in the country. Then, it's another stinker from Kentucky and plenty more from a stacked weekend of college basketball. (0:00) Intro (0:30) It was a BAD weekend to be a building truster (2:30) Duke gets yet another impressive win, this time at Michigan State (10:00) Iowa State hands No. 1 Purdue the type of loss you never want to have at home (23:48) Arizona and Michigan tack on yet another blowout victory (27:35) Who has the No. 1 resume in the country right now? (38:15) Oh no no no Kentucky… (50:45) Weekend Whiparound: Darryn Peterson, Louisville vs IU (with a Cignetti tangent), Illinois over UT & more (1:14:00) Early week action headlined by the Jimmy V (1:16:24) Are poll attacks going to make a return…sheesh CFP committee  Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings as Miami jumps Notre Dame for the last at-large spot, sending the Hurricanes to the CFP. Klatt answers whether the Committee got it right. He also explains the real problem areas in the selection process that have led us to another controversial decision. Klatt then reacts to the news that Notre Dame is deciding not to play in a bowl game and he gives his opinion on that decision. He looks ahead to matchups in the newly-released CFP bracket that he's looking forward to. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Indiana's upset of Ohio State as Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers continue to shock the world while pointing out what areas the Buckeyes must fix if they are going to go on another Championship run in the Playoff. 0:00-2:14 Intro2:15-6:13 Klatt's reaction to the final bracket6:14-17:57 Did the committee get it right putting Alabama ahead of Notre dame?17:58-27:52 Notre dame opts out of playing a bowl game following college football playoff snub27:53-32:51 CFP Matchup analysis32:52-42:43 Indiana upsets Ohio State to win first big ten championship since 1967 Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most improbable coaching feats in sports history, Curt Cignetti has lifted Indiana football to a level that defies belief. Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN and his IU grad JEREMY POLLIN to discuss the miracle witnessed on Saturday night. Also, the Field of 12 is set. There are problems all around. And now Notre Dame is throwing a hissy fit. Whatever. The Commanders get demolished in MInnesota, and Jayden Daniels is hurt again. What are we doing here? Plus Czabe reads a letter from a ghost of Redskins past, that he had buried in a box of memorabilia in the basement. MORE . . . Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura Frames and use my code CZABE for a great deal: https://auraframes.com* Check out CBDfx and use my code CZABE for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/CZABE* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/CZABE* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/czabeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hour and 42 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Michigan Hockey vs Michigan State Starts at :51 A very silly debate not worth publishing preceded the actual intro of this podcast. A split against Michigan State is a very fair result, the whole series was intense. The first period of the Saturday game was an onslaught that Michigan relatively survived, Jack Ivankovic has been solid. How many first and second rounders were in this game? The answer is in the double digits. Is the Big Ten the best hockey league in the world outside of the NHL? Most of the time this team looks dominant but looking back on that Wisconsin series and the first period against MSU on Saturday shows some concerning trends where Michigan can't get out of their own zone. Minnesota is surprisingly not what they've been in the last few years.  2. Men's Basketball vs Rutgers Starts at 26:05 Michigan is putting up demolitions not even predicted by Kenpom. If Michigan puts up a reasonable number of 3s there's just no way to beat them. What did Rutgers even do... get to 41% from 2? Well Michigan shot 72% from 2. They've played the 8th hardest schedule in the country, what even is there to say? Morez Johnson is shooting 3s now. Michigan had more offensive rebounds than misses from 2. Cadeau had an alarming turnover rate earlier in the season and most of those have gone away. Is Yaxel the alpha guy for scoring? Do you need one when you win games by 40? Roddy Gayle is rounding into the guy we originally thought he would be. The floor on this team is so high, if they shot 15% from 3 they'd probably still win by 10. The only teams that look mildly threatening on the schedule are Michigan State and Purdue. USC is also spicier than we thought. Michigan is now favored in every single game on the schedule.  3. Hot Takes, Football Offensive Recruiting Class Starts at 54:31 Takes hotter than Curt Cignetti walking off the field after beating Ohio State 13-10 to win the Big Ten Championship and reacting in NO WAY WHATSOEVER. Savion Hiter is the number one running back in the country and he has the tape to back it up. Brady Smigiel and Tommy Carr come in at QB, they won't see the field for a while but then you could have a redshirt sophomore starting after Bryce leaves. It's nice to see Michigan recruit like they have 105 guys in a class. Michigan loses a wide receiver but picks up Travis Johnson, also Brady Marchese and Jaylen Pile. Would've been nice to get a slot guy but nice to get a few receivers. They're all early enrolees. Matt Ludwig comes in at tight end and is the number one player in Montana, close enough to Idaho. Michigan should get tight ends from American Samoa and Alaska. Mason Bonner comes in from Colorado, keep an eye on him down the road. Malakai Lee is the headlining offensive lineman out of Hawaii, Bear McWhorter is an all-name nominee. Marky Walbridge is a quintessential under-scouted player.  4. Football Defensive Recruiting Class Starts at 1:20:32 Carter Meadows is the #6 overall player in the class, he could be the first overall player in the draft if he projects how he's supposed to. Taco Charlton comparison? Tariq Boney is the other edge, described as a violent high motor style. Titan Davis is Chris Wormley shaped but could move to defensive tackle, McHale Blade might be the most underrated guy in this class. Alister Vallejo, the Mason Graham comparison! He's a lot of peoples' favorite player in this class (a class with two five stars). Could he help next year? Many linebackers, mostly flyers and not an instant-impact class. Do not trust AI in your recruiting history research. The defensive back class is a little light, all four stars though. Jordan Deck is a Makari Paige kind of guy. They get a kicker who kicks and a longsnapper who long snaps, yay. Kerry Coombs comes in as special team coordinator.  MUSIC: "Train Love"—Yor Old Droog "MAGIC"—Vince Staples and Mustard "I Need a Lover"—John Couger “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Rich weighs in on the Kansas City Chiefs' crushing Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans and what it means for Patrick Mahomes & KC's chances to make the playoffs this season. Rich commends unbeaten Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti for turning the Hoosiers into a “monster program” after winning the Big Ten title game, and the guys react to the controversial final College Football Playoff field of 12 that saw 3-loss Alabama making the CFP while 10-2 Notre Dame was left on the outside looking in, and the Fighting Irish's decision to bow out of a bowl game in response. Rich recaps the Buffalo Bills' thrilling win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals all but squashing Cincinnati's playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Football Playoff final rankings have been released and first-round matchups are set. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep. 695 Josh reacts to it all. Did the CFP Committee put the right teams in? Should the seeding have been different? Conference championship week reactions are also here as Josh breaks down games like Alabama vs UGA, Indiana vs Ohio State, and BYU vs Texas Tech. How did Kirby Smart and UGA take Alabama and Kalen DeBoer down the second time around? How will Ryan Day and Ohio State look to bounce back after falling to Curt Cignetti and Indiana? Josh also reacts to Penn State hiring Matt Campbell. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.