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Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix Founder and National College Football Analytics Expert, for one of the most detailed and data-driven breakdowns of the entire playoff race. Bartoo explains exactly why Alabama and Notre Dame flipped, how Stanford and Texas A&M factored into the equation, and why the margins between Alabama, Notre Dame, BYU, and Miami are razor thin. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Zach Gelb, National Radio Host for CBS Sports Radio, for a fiery and unfiltered breakdown of Penn State's chaotic and increasingly embarrassing coaching search. Gelb explains how the Nittany Lions whiffed on their first wave of candidates — including Matt Rhule, Joe Moorhead, Kenny Dillingham, and others — before scrambling toward names like Brian Daboll, Jeff Brohm, or an NFL assistant as the process devolved into confusion. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Dave McCann, BYUtv Host and BYU Insider, for the most detailed and revealing breakdown yet of how close Kalani Sitake came to leaving BYU for Penn State — and how the Cougars pulled back their head coach at the very last possible moment. Dave explains the tense 48-hour window, the assistant coaches already looking at houses, the $100 million Penn State offer, the recruiting class on the verge of collapse, and why the agreement wasn't finalized until the night before National Signing Day. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #byu #big12 #kalanisitake #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Brett McMurphy, Action Network Senior College Football Insider, for one of the wildest breakdowns of the coaching carousel to date. Brett dives into Lane Kiffin's stunning move, the fallout across the SEC and Big 12, the chaos created by simultaneous firings, and why this weekend was unlike anything he's ever covered.He also details the Penn State search, including why Kalani Sitake has emerged as the clear target, and how the Big 12 title game could directly shape that decision. Brett offers insider updates on Lane Kiffin's departure timing, Ole Miss' playoff impact, the calendar crisis, and what ripple effects are still coming as more dominos fall across college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak sit down with Phil Bennett, Former Baylor Defensive Coordinator and Longtime College Football Coach, for one of his most candid and entertaining breakdowns yet. Coach Bennett unloads on Baylor's struggles, Texas A&M's meltdown against Texas, Arch Manning's growth, Texas' offensive identity, and why quarterback scrambles continue to haunt defenses. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colby Carthel — Head Football Coach at Stephen F. Austin and 2024 Southland Conference Champion — joins David Smoak to discuss SFA's remarkable rise, the culture that kept his roster together, and the pursuit of an outright conference title against Northwestern State. Carthel reflects on a senior class that turned down major portal money, the program's decade-long climb from NCAA sanctions to championship contention, and the pride of building a resilient, family-driven locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The entirety of DJ & PK for November 13, 2025: HOUR ONE Utah Mammoth game recap David Smoak, 365 Sports Carter Chow, Red Envelope Sports HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, NFL, MLB, Utah Mammoth Hot Takes or Toast: Utah Mammoth built for winning? Who are the best college coaches? HOUR THREE Berry Tramel, Tulsa World RIley Jensen, College Football Expert Ace Bailey emering for the Utah Jazz HOUR FOUR Coaches in football and their impact Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Hour one of DJ & PK for November 13, 2025: Utah Mammoth game recap David Smoak, 365 Sports Carter Chow, Red Envelope Sports
Zach Gelb, national host for CBS Sports Radio, joins 365 Sports for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the future of the 12-team format, and why the Big 12 could sneak two teams into the playoff this season. Gelb reacts to Texas Tech's surprising rise, questions the SEC and Big Ten dominance narrative, and explains why the ACC's playoff hopes are fading fast. The discussion shifts to the NFL, where Gelb gives strong opinions on Bill Belichick's future with the Giants, Drake Maye's rookie season, and A.J. Brown's frustrations in Philadelphia. Gelb closes with his trademark humor and storytelling, including playful texts with David Smoak during Nebraska games. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #nfl #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour two of DJ & PK for November 12, 2025: What is Trending: Utah Jazz, BYU, NFL, MLB, Utah Mammoth David Smoak, Host of 365 Sports Big 12's future involves money
David Smoak from 365 Sports joined DJ & PK to talk about the Baylor Bears as they host the Utah Utes and share some thoughts on the Big 12 as a whole.
The entirety of DJ & PK for November 12, 2025: HOUR ONE Utah Jazz game recap Kevin Young and Aaron Roderick media sessions from BYU Frank Dolce, Former Utah quarterback HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, BYU, NFL, MLB, Utah Mammoth David Smoak, Host of 365 Sports Big 12's future involves money HOUR THREE Time for the Utah Jazz to start Ace Bailey? BYU basketball gets commitment from Abdullah Ahmed Brett McMurphy puts Utah in his CFP field HOUR FOUR Thanksgiving, football and sports fandom Carter Chow, Red Envelope Sports Feedback of the Day
TCU quarterback Josh Hoover joins David Smoak and Paul Catalina on 365 Sports to talk about the Horned Frogs' 6-2 season, the team's bye week, and their push for a Big 12 title run. Hoover shares how the extra rest came at the perfect time, what it's like working under Sonny Dykes and Kendal Briles, and how his Rockwall roots and old-school mentality shape his leadership style. He also opens up about playing through pain, the lessons from high school coach Mike Spradlin, and the focus needed for the crucial final stretch of the season. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #txhsfb #tcu #frogs #big12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
365 Sports hosts their weekly pick segment with David Smoak, Craig Smoak, and Paul Catalina breaking down the biggest matchups of the weekend. The crew dives into BYU's rising momentum after back-to-back statement wins, the Texas A&M playoff push under Mike Elko, and whether Oklahoma can recover after its midseason stumble. Plus, they weigh in on Kansas State's title hopes, Baylor's must-win stretch, and the game that could define the Big 12 playoff picture heading into November. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clemson's struggles, Arch Manning's early challenges, and the NFL spotlight on Patrick Mahomes take center stage. David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak welcome Zach Gelb, host of The Zach Gelb Show on CBS Sports Radio, to break down the state of college football and the NFL. Gelb shares his thoughts on Cade Klubnik's regression, Nebraska's chance for a breakthrough under Matt Rhule, Brian Kelly's fiery press conference, and whether the Chiefs can hold off the Chargers in the AFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Utah looks to make a Big 12 statement in a top 20 clash with Texas Tech. David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak are joined by Steve Bartle, Utah insider for KSL Sports, to break down the Utes' reset under Devin Dampier, Kyle Whittingham's blueprint for sustained success, and why Rice-Eccles Stadium remains one of the toughest environments in college football. Bartle also shares what this matchup means for Utah's return to championship-level contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas Tech's matchup with Utah has major implications for respect in the Big 12 and beyond. David Smoak welcomes Tim Brando, national college football broadcaster for Fox Sports, to discuss why this game matters so much for the Red Raiders, how Utah stacks up, and what it means for the perception of programs outside the blueblood circle. Brando also weighs in on Clemson's struggles, Arch Manning's development, UCLA's uncertain future, and the pressure facing Brian Kelly at LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak from 365 Sports stopped by the Wednesday edition of 3 Man Front to share his perspective on Baylor hosting Auburn in Week 1, this being one of the biggest non-conference games in Waco's history & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The third hour of Wednesday's 3 Man Front featured David Smoak previewing Auburn vs Baylor, Trey Wallace telling us which SEC team will face Clemson in the National Championship Game & an update on Auburn's Eric Singleton Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Smoak stops by to preview and discuss all things Baylor Bears Football! PJ then breaks down Baylor and the New York Jets' upcoming season! Then Shane Jackson stops by to give his NFL & MLB Insights & Bets PJ gives out his Best Bets for the weekend! 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
David Smoak and Paul Catalina break down the growing tension between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys. With reports that Parsons is frustrated and considering a trade, the crew examines Jerry Jones' old-school negotiation tactics, how the Cowboys have mishandled top player contracts, and whether this standoff could hurt the team's chemistry heading into the season. They also discuss Jane Slater's insights, the importance of agent involvement, and why Dallas might be costing itself both money and goodwill with its stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Florida Gators football headed into next season, they take a look at the Gators non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Auburn Tigers football headed into next season, they take a look at the Tigers non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the projected win totals for the Power 4 Conferences, their thoughts on what teams from the Power conferences have the highest win totals, what teams from the Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and ACC should teams be on the lookout for and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on Texas Tech continuing the NIL additions, Felix Ojo 5-star OT commits to Texas Tech and has inked a fully guaranteed 3 Year, $5.1 Million deal, their thoughts on the presence of Cody Campbell and the momentum of the football program and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Arkansas Razorbacks football headed into next season, they take a look at the Razorbacks non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the Heisman favorites headed into next football season, what players are not getting enough love, what players are overhyped coming into the new season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Alabama Crimson Tide football headed into next season, they take a look at the Crimson Tides non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the Big 12 & Big Ten schools look for partners to sponsorship naming rights, does this make sense for the schools in the conferences, their thoughts on what this deal actually means for the conferences and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the USC Trojans football headed into next season, they take a look at the Trojans non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the Pac-12 partnering with CBS for the conference's new TV deal, what this deal for the conference going forward, is the Pac-12's next move adding another school to the conference and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak & Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on Wisconsin suing Miami for tampering in college football, will this be successful for Wisconsin, their thoughts on Miami being the first school to be sued for tampering, what this means for college football and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak & Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the most unbreakable record in college football, their thoughts on the OU win streak, can anyone pass Barry Sanders' rushing yards, Florida State spending 14 seasons in the top 5, Oklahoma putting up insane offensive numbers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the the conference commissioners deciding to start over on the determining the College Football Playoff Format, their thoughts on what the Big Ten and SEC really want to happen when it comes to the future of the college football playoff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't miss Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and 365 Sports' David Smoak talk about how the Big 12 is shaping up for another wild 2025 college football season. Can the conference find its next blue bloods? Plus, we discuss who can be the surprise team in the Big 12 this fall and much more!Join the FREE Heartland College Sports forums here: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/HCS merch shop is open as well: https://hcs.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heartland-college-sports-big-12-college-football-podcast/id1075724531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A6A161vi3P0nbmdNy1ETGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandcollegesports/?hl=enX: https://x.com/Heartland_CSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartlandcollegesportsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the UCLA Bruins football headed into next season, they take a look at the Bruins non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the best odds to make the 2025 College Football Playoff, their thoughts on the teams that have the best odds, what teams are not getting enough love, their thoughts on the Big 12 and what teams have the best chance in the conference and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on potential changes coming to the College Football Playoff, their thoughts on the role that the SEC and Big Ten play in the change of playoff format, is the 5+11 model good for the greater good of college football and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on recent news surrounding the Pac-12 Conference, their thoughts on the media deal for the Pac-12, is Texas State the next school to join the conference, is this a good move for the Pac-12 and for Texas State and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on the biggest offseason moves in the Big 12, their thoughts on Texas Tech and their transfer portal haul, their thoughts on if Oklahoma State can turn around the ship, Iowa State searching for its first Big 12 Championship and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football headed into next season, they take a look at the Scarlet Knights non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on recent regulations coming from the athlete NIL rights, what the regulations are coming to college athletics, their thoughts on why this is great for both the schools and athletes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Smoak, David Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Purdue Boilermakers football headed into next season, they take a look at the Boilermakers non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on recent news surrounding the future of the college football playoff format, their thoughts on if the 5+11 model is best for college football, are the SEC and Big Ten as aligned as they come off, does college football need a committee running the sport and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on a thrilling weekend of college baseball, their thoughts on the upsets that happened this past weekend, their thoughts on the game 3's today, what teams looked strong coming out of the weekend and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on what Kenny Dillingham is building at Arizona State, their thoughts on if he can build a blue blood at Arizona State, is Kenny Dillingham the next coach to build a dynasty and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Craig Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Nebraska Cornhuskers football headed into next season, they take a look at the Cornhuskers non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on Brett Yormark's comments about the 5+11 model in college football, his thoughts on the importance of college football going to the 5+11 model, what do the college coaches want for the future of the playoff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's comments about the future college football playoff format, their thoughts on if the 5+11 format is good for all the conferences, is this possible for the conferences to agree on this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak discuss their thoughts on Brett Yormark's comments about the future of the college football playoff, their thoughts on the 5+11 model for the future of the college football playoff, their thoughts on the comments from SEC Commissioner Greg Snakey about the college football playoff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices