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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") and intern India Otto are back in studio for the very first game preview show of a year, taking a look at the Missouri State Bears. The Trojans have been chomping at the bit to get back out on the field this off-season and they will finally have their chance Saturday at 4:30pm PT against MSU, with the game being shown on the Big Ten Network. Coached by Ryan Beard, Missouri State is transitioning from FCS to FBS, leaving the Missouri Valley Conference for Conference USA, and the Trojans will be the Bears very first opponent as an FBS program. USC is the only FBS program to have never played an FCS foe, but this game will be as close to playing one as it gets. This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show. CLICK HERE for 75% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠USCFootball.com⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAfter an offseason and preseason of talking, it's time to answer: What do we think will actually happen in this college football season? Alex, Richard, and Godfrey put their names on some picks in this subscriber episode. At the end of the season, we'll dig up the time capsule and see how we did:* The champions of every FBS conference* The playoff field* The national champ* The Heisman finalists* The Group of 5 player of the year* The defensive player of the year* Our favorite games of the year* The first coach fired* One coach to be hired up* A ranked-to-unranked teamSome of this won't be surprising. (Texas and Penn State receive national championship picks.) Some of it will be! (Iowa to the playoff? Hmm.) Let's talk about it and then sit down and watch some ball.Producer: Anthony Vito

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back to discuss the 2025 season opener against Missouri State with new revelations along the offensive line with Tobias Raymond taking over the left guard spot, former walk-on Kilian O'Connor winning the competition to be USC's center and Justin Tauanuu settling in as the right tackle starter. Unlike last season, the Trojans get to start the season with a lower profile game, giving this offense an opportunity to figure things out on the offensive line before the meat of the Big Ten schedule. Missouri State moved up from the FCS level, leaving the Missouri Valley Conference for Conference USA and will play its first game as an FBS program against the Trojans. The guys talk about some of the challenges the Bears can pose on Saturday and what they are looking to see from this Trojan football team. USC does have a couple of injuries heading into the opener including freshman defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart and kicker Caden Chittenden. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  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

The 2025 SDSU Football Season begins with FCS Stony Brook this Thursday, August 28 in San Diego. Sean Lewis and the Aztecs are ready to prove all their hard work was worth it. How will the team perform? We'll get into it all with special guest, SDSU QB Jack Hawley Jr.

It's officially Week 1! Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back behind the microphones for another edition of the Helium Boys Podcast to break down USC's Week 1 opponent: Missouri State, which will be making its debut at the FBS level.  The show kicks off with the patented 'Two-Minute Drill' with Trevino commenting on Lincoln Riley's comments on Trojans Live about the starting lineup along the offensive line. Shotgun talks about his excitement for the start of the season, and his hurried travel plans this past weekend in Georgia.  The Helium Boys then take their first official preview of the 2025 season with Missouri State. Missouri State wasn't a world beater at the FCS level with just four playoff appearances since 1989 and a 30-26 record since 2020. The Bears are projected to be among the bottom of Conference USA with a win projection between 5.4-6.7 per ESPN's Football Power Index.  It's been an emotional offseason for the Bears program after the death of senior safety ⁠Todric McGee⁠ in spring from an accidental gunshot wound. McGee was projected to be a starter in the secondary, leaving a huge loss in the defense and program.  TIMESTAMPS 01:55 - Helium Boys Podcast: Welcome & Introductions 06:29 - Two-Minute Drill: OL Confirmation & Shotgun's Airport Dash 18:11 - Analyzing Missouri State's FBS Jump & Top Players 28:24 - USC vs Missouri State: Key Storylines, Matchups, Players 36:05 - How USC Wins... How USC Loses... 39:06 - What Reporters Watch for on Game Day 47:00 - Listener Q&A: International Games, OL Depth, Score Requirements 1:00:06 - Tailgating Tips for Chris 1:09:19 - Take It or Leave It & Overtime 1:20:04 - Chris' USC Stock Tips 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

This season, FBS teams will play 126 games against FCS opponents. Most years, anywhere between five-ish and 10-ish FBS teams will lose those games. The purpose of the Split Zone Duo FCS Upset Draft is to identify those teams, engage in some friendly competition, and use the process as a look ahead to the season. Everyone picks three FCS winners, but there's a catch: Some FCS upsets are barely upsets at all, and they may only be worth three points. Others could be worth 100. Folks, it's time for some game theory.Former FCS Upset Draft champion Jason Kirk (Shutdown Fullcast, The Athletic) returns to the program to compete against Alex, Richard, and all of you.Enter the FCS Upset Draft by visiting www.splitzoneduo.com and locating the entry form.Here are the rules. Read carefully!* A nonpartisan committee made of up one member (me, Alex Kirshner) puts every FCS-versus-FBS game of the season into a spreadsheet.* Each game gets a point value of 3, 5, 10, or 100, with higher point values awarded to games where an FCS team is a bigger underdog.* This year, you may pick FOUR games, up from the usual three. The form will let you enter more, but only entries with four picks or fewer will count. (Why the change? There are 10 more FBS-vs.-FCS games this year than last, so we figured we'd broaden our game a bit.)* You can pick non-upset "upsets" in which great FCS teams beat bad FBS teams, but you'll likely only get three or five points if it pans out.* Or you can take some bigger swings for 10- and 100-point values and go for the fences. Getting a 10-pointer right has long been an ingredient for victory.* At the end of the season, the top three points-scorers will be celebrated on an episode of SZD. Most of all, you're fighting for eternal glory here. But we'll also have some special gifts (to be announced!) from our team, with tiebreakers to determine three champions as needed.* You must enter your picks by noon ET on Saturday. However if you pick a game being played on Thursday or Friday, you need to enter your pick before that game kicks off. Here's a catalog of previous FCS-on-FBS wins, in case it gives you any inspiration. This year, as usual, features well north of 100 games to choose from.We'll track the results throughout the season, though you might want to write down your own answers for memory, as we do not keep a public leaderboard for the whole world to see. Happy picking!Thank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.comWelcome our new partners, Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDProducer: Anthony Vito 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

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 0-Reacting to Nicholls knocking off No. 5 UIW-Thoughts on Mercer-UC Davis resulting in a no-contest due to lighting-Most intriguing Week 1 games. Will we see any FCS over FBS wins? Can Lehigh make a statement? How juicy is Sac State at SDSU?The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds

This college football preview takes a look at the University of Delaware Blue Hens who are embarking on a historic campaign - this will be Delaware's first season competing at the FBS level after decades as an FCS power. The Blue Hens are now a member of Conference USA and their non conference slate includes visits to Colorado and Wake Forest. Delaware went 9-2 last season, their final year as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. Ryan Carty is entering his fourth season as the head coach at his alma mater and Matt Leon talked to him about his hopes for his team, the move to FBS and much more. Delaware will open its season at home on Thursday night, August 28th, hosting in-state rival Delaware State at 7:00 p.m.

Will Saturday be another story of the "farm kids" from South Dakota being underestimated by a bunch of thoroughbred athletes from California?The Dan Jackson Era and Chase Mason era at South Dakota State opens with a likely sold-out home game against Sacramento State, a 3-9 team from last year with over 50 FBS transfers and a brand new coach that is rated No. 15 in the preseason polls.With so many new starters on each side, it is tough to accurately predict how the game may unfold, but Sioux Falls Live sports editor and decade-long SDSU reporter Matt Zimmer takes a stab with Happy Hour host John Gaskins in a 74-minute chat over cocktails at Gateway Lounge.But Zim pulls from over 20 years of covering South Dakota college football teams who lock horns with talented rosters from talent-rich states like California, while also unveiling some new Jackrabbits FBS transfers you should expect to see and maybe shine on Saturday and all season long. What exactly can we expect, especially from SDSU's new starting quarterback, Chase Mason, who has undeniably supreme physical talent but has not played a full game as a starting signal caller in six years, back to his junior year in high school?Meanwhile, No. 4 South Dakota opens 2025 at FBS No. 22 Iowa State, who impressively finished a 24-21 prize fight win over No. 17 Kansas State in Ireland on Saturday. How much of a factor will jet lag from a trip to Ireland factor in USD's favor, not to mention this being a "sandwich" game for the Cyclones between rivals KSU and Iowa (next week)? What kind of upset threat can USD mount, with its own litany of transfer replacements but also with a guiding light in senior quarterback in Aidan Bouman, a former Cyclone with plenty to prove against his former team and NFL scouts?Plus, a glimpse into the "Washington State Jackrabbits," led by former SDSU coach Jimmy Rogers, who brought his staff and 16 players with him to the Palouse. The Cougars, who play Idaho on national television late Saturday, have shut down practices to the media after reported inner-team practice scuffles.Speaking of former Jacks, quarterback Mark Gronowski is Iowa's "Million Dollar Man" (or $2 Million Man, depending on who you believe). What should we expect of the former Walter Payton Award winner in the stacked Big Ten, and in what way will life be more different and difficult for him compared to the FCS?Then, there's No. 8 Alabama, led by former USF coach Kalen DeBoer, who starts his second season on the road at Florida State. Why should there be reason for the Crimson Tide to improve after their first four-loss season in 17 years?Finally, how much more secure should the Minnesota Vikings feel about their QB2 situation now that they dumped Sam Howell and made room for North Dakota State legend Carson Wentz, who joins his sixth NFL team in six years?

Join Jared Palmgren (@CFF_Jared) as he breaks down the 5 FBS games from Week 0 and the potential CFF takeaways from them. There are some early waiver options for people to grab and some offenses to be concerned about early. He also touches on some QB battles which have settled in the last week

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 0. The duo discusses Nicholls' shocking upset over UIW, North Carolina Central's dominant win vs Southern, Idaho State's near-FBS upset against UNLV, and Tarleton State's historic shutout of Portland State. The two also debate whether we should hit the panic button on Incarnate Word? How good could Nicholls be after a massive Top 5 upset? Is Tarleton State a national contender after an impressive performance? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

Join Jared Palmgren (@CFF_Jared) as he breaks down the 5 FBS games from Week 0 and the potential CFF takeaways from them. There are some early waiver options for people to grab and some offenses to be concerned about early. He also touches on some QB battles which have settled in the last week.Stay up to date with the latest news and insights from the world of college fantasy football by tuning in to Episode 236 of CFF Analysis!Email: ctn.fantasyfootball@gmail.com, cffjared@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CFF_Jaredhttps://twitter.com/ChasingthenattyFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EdFkDN...Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-the-natty-a-college-football-fantasy-podcast/id1557043581#CFFAnalysis #FantasyFootball #CollegeFantasyFootball #CFF2024 #MockDraft

Aaron Torres and Jason Martin open the show discussing Week 0 not having enough games. One game at 9:00 AM pacific, 12:00 Eastern then a few FBS games without ranked teams ending at 7PM pacific time. No nightcap is an issue. Big Week 1 next week. Then Torres and Martin go into their CFP Playoff Predictions and how much pressure is on James Franklin and Kalen DeBoer this season. After that, they discuss their AFC North and NFC South Predictions with both Aaron and Jason agreeing on most. DeSegment follows then Aaron and Jason discuss the Micah Parsons/ Jerry Jones standoff happening. Both Aaron and Jason believe a deal will get done between Micah Parsons and the Cowboys before Week 1. They discuss Ben Johnson's comments next on how bad his team played. Will the Bears be as good as they are supposed to be? They switch gears to talking about the Colts and the teams odd decision to commit to Daniel Jones all season long. Anthony Richardson was a top 5 pick just 3 years ago and now is benched in Indianapolis. They wrap the show discussing their favorite week 1 matchups to look out for next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson react to the week 0 slate of FBS football. Iowa State - Kansas State gave a great battle on the field & and even crazier fight following the game. Plus, Hawaii takes down Standford on the leg of their new kicker who learned the position through YouTube.

Brian Fremeau put together some data about average scoring margin for home teams in FBS regular season conference games since 1998. Also we predict the 2025 CFB season! Fun!

Richard and Alex preview the SEC for the 2025 season: * Texas has everything it needs to make a deep playoff run * Georgia has a few more questions, especially at QB, but (this will shock you) looks like a frontline contender once again * Alabama is back, per Richard * LSU has championship upside, but will the defense be good or great? * South Carolina has a huge star at QB and another at EDGE. The rest of the roster is more open to interpretation, but one of us is optimistic * Florida has DJ Lagway, and that counts for a lot * Ole Miss faces a QB transition, but there's reason to be optimistic. Will the defense keep chugging after a bunch of losses? * Texas A&M will run over you and play solid defense. How serious will Marcel Reed and the wide receivers be? * Tennessee's best side of the ball probably isn't offense * Oklahoma has some elite talent and some splashy portal additions, and Richard thinks this might work out * Auburn might have the best receivers in the conference and has a bunch of young players that flashed last year. What about the weird QB situation? * Mizzou is building its roster effectively but has some substantial losses to contend with, and it doesn't sound like a great QB room* Vanderbilt will probably move backward, but the ‘Dores have made progress* Arkansas faces another year of coaching carousel questions * Kentucky appears to be a bad situation * Mississippi State is a bit more interesting but faces a long slog After going through each team, the group awards preseason honors: The Split Zone Duo Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, and the Coach Who's Not Gonna Be Here Next Year Award. Producer: Anthony Vito.That wraps up our conference previews * Big Ten * American* Mountain West* ACC* Conference USA* Big 12* MAC* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.com 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

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith dive into CFB Week 0. Week Zero of the college football season always feels like a strange appetizer, a slate that is light on the number of games but heavy on storylines, betting intrigue, and fan chatter. This year the action opens overseas with Iowa State and Kansas State meeting in Dublin for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It is a neutral-site matchup, a clash of Big 12 rivals being played far from home in a stadium more accustomed to soccer than Saturday gridiron. Iowa State has enjoyed recent dominance in the series, winning four of the last five, but Kansas State enters as a three-point favorite with a stronger defensive front and the potential breakout of quarterback Avery Johnson in a tempo-driven system. Rocco Beck threw for 3,500 yards last season but lost his two best targets to the NFL, and Matt Campbell's team feels due for regression after an 11-3 campaign. Some see value on Kansas State to cover, while others eye the under at fifty given the travel, the surface, and the potential for sloppy execution early. Later in the afternoon Kansas christens its new stadium with a visit from Fresno State, a matchup that has already seen line movement from fourteen down to twelve and a half. The Jayhawks return quarterback Jalen Daniels, whose health has long been a question, and welcome new defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald. Kansas finished strong last year and will have the benefit of a true home environment after a season of displacement. Fresno State is rebuilding under Matt Entz, the North Dakota State coach with a sterling FCS record now testing himself at the FBS level. With new coordinators, a new quarterback in EJ Warner, and the loss of most of last year's offensive stars, the Bulldogs face a tall order. Many bettors trust Kansas to handle business at home, though the total has dropped with expectations of more ball control on both sides. Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky offer a different style of entertainment, with points expected in bunches. The Bearkats bring in Phil Longo to reshape their offense, but it may take more than an offseason to get the scheme working with the current roster. Western Kentucky has become synonymous with explosive passing attacks, and even with a new offensive coordinator the Hilltoppers appear loaded for another high-flying year. Maverick McIver arrives with his play-caller from Abilene Christian, and the line has climbed from seven and a half to double digits. The sharper angle might be Western Kentucky in the first half, laying six and a half before late backdoor scenarios creep in. The finale is the traditional late-night Hawaii game, this time with Stanford crossing the Pacific under interim coach Frank Reich. The Cardinal are in disarray, with Andrew Luck now functioning in a front office role, an entirely new staff, and very little proven talent outside a few safeties. Hawaii, meanwhile, brings back thirteen starters, excitement around quarterback Micah Alejandro after his 500-yard debut, and an upgraded receiving corps that even includes a Stanford transfer. The line has flipped from Stanford favored to Hawaii by two, with bettors trusting the Warriors' continuity and island home field. With Stanford unsettled and Hawaii motivated, many expect the Rainbow Warriors to control the matchup. Week Zero is quirky, often sharp with numbers that have been posted for months, but it provides the first chance to analyze real action and measure offseason narratives. Kansas State versus Iowa State in Dublin sets the tone, Kansas and Fresno showcase new beginnings in Lawrence, Western Kentucky promises fireworks against Sam Houston, and Hawaii gets its chance to shine against a fallen Stanford. Best bets circle around Kansas State laying three and the under in that opener, but as always the debate will rage across forums and living rooms as fans celebrate the return of college football and the long march toward a new season of Saturdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins and National College Football Writer Chris Hummer take a deep dive into the future of college football. In this episode, they break down the top incoming freshmen across the FBS — the most explosive playmakers, game-changing defenders, and breakout candidates to watch in 2025. Plus, they reveal their picks for the best “30 Under 30” coaches rising through the ranks, spotlighting the next generation of elite coaching talent. Be sure to leave mailbag questions for the show in the comments. Download and subscribe to The 105 on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts! Follow the show on Twitter/X: ⁠@The105Guys⁠ Instagram: ⁠@the105_guys⁠  Follow our hosts on Twitter/X: ⁠@Andrew_Ivins⁠, ⁠@chris_hummer 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

Riley Nelson, former BYU Cougars quarterback, joins the program to break down the news of true freshman quaterback Bear Bachmeier being named QB1, and the challenges that face a true freshman starting at the FBS level.

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith dive into CFB Week 0. Week Zero of the college football season always feels like a strange appetizer, a slate that is light on the number of games but heavy on storylines, betting intrigue, and fan chatter. This year the action opens overseas with Iowa State and Kansas State meeting in Dublin for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. It is a neutral-site matchup, a clash of Big 12 rivals being played far from home in a stadium more accustomed to soccer than Saturday gridiron. Iowa State has enjoyed recent dominance in the series, winning four of the last five, but Kansas State enters as a three-point favorite with a stronger defensive front and the potential breakout of quarterback Avery Johnson in a tempo-driven system. Rocco Beck threw for 3,500 yards last season but lost his two best targets to the NFL, and Matt Campbell's team feels due for regression after an 11-3 campaign. Some see value on Kansas State to cover, while others eye the under at fifty given the travel, the surface, and the potential for sloppy execution early. Later in the afternoon Kansas christens its new stadium with a visit from Fresno State, a matchup that has already seen line movement from fourteen down to twelve and a half. The Jayhawks return quarterback Jalen Daniels, whose health has long been a question, and welcome new defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald. Kansas finished strong last year and will have the benefit of a true home environment after a season of displacement. Fresno State is rebuilding under Matt Entz, the North Dakota State coach with a sterling FCS record now testing himself at the FBS level. With new coordinators, a new quarterback in EJ Warner, and the loss of most of last year's offensive stars, the Bulldogs face a tall order. Many bettors trust Kansas to handle business at home, though the total has dropped with expectations of more ball control on both sides. Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky offer a different style of entertainment, with points expected in bunches. The Bearkats bring in Phil Longo to reshape their offense, but it may take more than an offseason to get the scheme working with the current roster. Western Kentucky has become synonymous with explosive passing attacks, and even with a new offensive coordinator the Hilltoppers appear loaded for another high-flying year. Maverick McIver arrives with his play-caller from Abilene Christian, and the line has climbed from seven and a half to double digits. The sharper angle might be Western Kentucky in the first half, laying six and a half before late backdoor scenarios creep in. The finale is the traditional late-night Hawaii game, this time with Stanford crossing the Pacific under interim coach Frank Reich. The Cardinal are in disarray, with Andrew Luck now functioning in a front office role, an entirely new staff, and very little proven talent outside a few safeties. Hawaii, meanwhile, brings back thirteen starters, excitement around quarterback Micah Alejandro after his 500-yard debut, and an upgraded receiving corps that even includes a Stanford transfer. The line has flipped from Stanford favored to Hawaii by two, with bettors trusting the Warriors' continuity and island home field. With Stanford unsettled and Hawaii motivated, many expect the Rainbow Warriors to control the matchup. Week Zero is quirky, often sharp with numbers that have been posted for months, but it provides the first chance to analyze real action and measure offseason narratives. Kansas State versus Iowa State in Dublin sets the tone, Kansas and Fresno showcase new beginnings in Lawrence, Western Kentucky promises fireworks against Sam Houston, and Hawaii gets its chance to shine against a fallen Stanford. Best bets circle around Kansas State laying three and the under in that opener, but as always the debate will rage across forums and living rooms as fans celebrate the return of college football and the long march toward a new season of Saturdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week Zero of the 2025 college football season is here, and Gary breaks down all four FBS matchups. Kansas State vs Iowa State kicks things off in Ireland, with a look at the numbers, rosters, and betting angles. Kansas hosts Fresno State in the Jayhawks' new stadium, while Western Kentucky takes on Sam Houston with big questions on both sides. And to close out, Stanford travels to Hawaii in a matchup where roster talent may outweigh home-field advantage. Full previews, betting thoughts, and season-opening insights to get you ready for college football's return.

Geoff opens the show by discussing The Athletic's ranking of all FBS programs. He then discusses the biggest preseason NFL storylines and whether the moments matter for this season.

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson announce the school that won the yearly vote to send the show to a game. Plus, the show discussed the biggest FCS games of the year & most likely FCS over FBS upsets

Things Discussed: What kind of offense should Michigan be? They're really built to be a 1990s team: strong TEs and FBs, run-blocking OL, big-armed quarterback who doesn't have to make super-hard reads. Chip Lindsey is a balance guy, not a screen guy. He comes in, looks at what you're doing, and builds a functional passing game around it. What does that look like this year? Their base two plays can be the stuff that worked for 1997 Michigan/Kirk Ferentz: Run off-tackle to one side and rollout flood passes with a side of Bryce running out the other way, and some screens and play-action deep shots to keep them honest. The Left Tackle conundrum. Seth says it's Evan Link until Andrew Babalola is ready, Sam says don't count on that, but it sounds like that would be a mistake—shades of the 2017 tackle problem when their best player at RT was Juwan Bushell-Beatty but he couldn't pass-protect, and instead of changing what they do around that they went with Nolan Ulizio to start the season. They don't look like a run-first team in practice, says Sam. Well, they're probably having to practice passing a lot. Remember you can have a 400% increase in passing from last year and still barely hit their 2021 level. Sometimes you gotta be you and let the cards fall where they may. News hits mid-show that Michigan will receive their NOI tomorrow. Expectations? Brian: removing wins etc. is off the table. There will be a show-cause for Harbaugh and Stalions because they refused to participate—Harbaugh probably has a lot of unread text messages. Guessing a two-game suspension (which games?) for Sherrone because all they really have on Michigan is the “deleted texts” that he apparently retrieved immediately from an image. The math here is Michigan didn't really do anything. They had a signs guy; everyone had signs guys. They scouted Georgia; Georgia wasn't on the schedule. The NCAA needs to make it look as big as possible but they really aren't working with much because Michigan didn't cheat, Michigan didn't harm anybody, and Michigan didn't cover it up. So the NCAA will absolutely maximize the infinitesimal infractions: completely ignore any time served from the Big Ten's overreaction in 2023, punish Harbaugh for not being present, yeet Stalions, fine Michigan because money isn't real, and penalize Sherrone for the appearance of hiding evidence. Ohio State will be mad because this was their show from the start and they didn't get the lynching they wanted, but even when the NCAA is doing their best to be as unjust towards Michigan as possible, but Michigan really didn't give them anything to work with.

The boys are back for: - the John Mateer betting scandal - Jimbo Fisher's potential return to coaching - The preseason AP poll - Their breakdown the remaining Independents - Vibe check the Group of 6 and more!   Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 1:27 Bringing the podcast to new heights 10:06 John Mateer's gambling scandal and Venmo 20:51 Andy Staples' college football blue bloods list 31:25 AP Poll rankings 25-13 discussion 37:37 Top 12 AP Poll rankings analysis 46:28 Group of Six conference team vibes 54:54 Mountain West conference team assessments 1:02:10 Sun Belt conference team evaluations 1:07:51 Recent FCS to FBS program transitions

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss some questions heading into the season.-In alphabetical order, these were the first 4 teams left out of the 2024 FCS playoff bracket - Chattanooga, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern Utah, Stony Brook. Which of these teams is most likely to make the 2025 playoff bracket?-In alphabetical order, these were the last 4 teams selected into the 2024 FCS playoff bracket - Eastern Kentucky, Northern Arizona, Tennessee State, UT Martin. Which of these teams is LEAST likely to make the 2025 playoff bracket?-What is South Dakota State's most likely record after its first 2 games?-Will the House settlement era (schools revenue-sharing with players, in-house NIL, no scholarship limits unless conferences individually set them) create more parity in the FCS nationally, or will it widen the gap even more?-Which FCS conference will see the next team move to the FBS?-What are your expectations for the Ivy League champion and their FCS playoff debut this season?The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit Hero Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Richard and Godfrey preview 2025 in the newly renamed American Conference. In a recent episode, we touched on this league's long-term difficulties. In this one, we talk about the season to come, previewing all 14 teams. The episode wraps with preseason award nominees from the hosts for the SZD Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, the Minority Coach of the Week In an Interesting Schematic Spot (of the Year), and the Coach Who's Not Gonna Be Here Next Year. Producer: Anthony Vito.Catch up on all of our 2025 previewsIn reverse chronological order:* Mountain West* ACC* Conference USA* Big 12* MAC* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.com 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

John is SICK of FBS vs FCS games and we talk about pre season NFL games.

Donny Football Debrief – David Hale from ESPN ranked every single FBS team in tiers. What did he get right/wrong? Syracuse was ranked ahead of both Pitt and West Virginia. Pitt, however, was ranked ahead of WVU. Harry Callas admitted to killing a pet bird when he was 6.

Tomlin said that Rodgers and most vets will sit out the first preseason game. Poni says that he thinks that most starters should be playing in the game tomorrow. Mullsy mentions that Burrow usually starts the season slow, and the Bengals are adjusting to that by letting him play in the preseason. The Chiefs and Bills are also going to play Mahomes and Allen. Poni mentions that it is interesting that Herbig and Porter were deemed valuable enough to not play in the preseason. A SURPRISE NAME GAME. Donny Football Debrief – David Hale from ESPN ranked every single FBS team in tiers. What did he get right/wrong? Syracuse was ranked ahead of both Pitt and West Virginia. Pitt, however, was ranked ahead of WVU. Harry Callas admitted to killing a pet bird when he was 6.

Austin, Dak, and Hunter give a short preview of every FBS conference.

Richard and Alex preview the Mountain West in 2025, starting with the same team that's favored every year and then going in no particular order: * Boise State still looks like the class of the league * San Jose State has leveled up, but now Ken Niumatalolo confronts life without an All-American receiver* UNLV is the apple of Richard's eye with Dan Mullen in charge * Colorado State made strides last year, but were they real, or were they just the result of a lousy schedule? Does it matter? * Fresno State wipes the slate clean, but we're optimistic * Hawaii looks a lot better than we both thought they would * Air Force should get back to business the way it used to be done * San Diego State was shockingly bad on offense in Sean Lewis' first year. How much does that change our feeling on them? * Utah State made a great hire, but it'll take some time * Wyoming is still searching for an identity * New Mexico is a blank canvas, and a new coach from FCS is trying something different* Nevada is a hard job that continues to be hard The episode wraps with preseason award nominees from the hosts for the SZD Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, the Minority Coach of the Week In an Interesting Schematic Spot (of the Year), and the Coach Who's Not Gonna Be Here Next Year. Producer: Anthony Vito. Catch up on all of our 2025 previewsIn reverse chronological order: * ACC* Conference USA* Big 12 * MAC* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.com 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

Colter Nuanez has thoughts on the trend of Big Sky coaches failing to find success in the FBS, the STATS preseason poll and much more.

Richard and Alex preview 2025 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, discussing the league in the following order: * Clemson, now with a light sprinkling of transfers, has every ingredient * Miami's defense should finally arrive, but will Mario Cristobal come through on the margins? * Louisville has both of us excited * SMU is graded on a different curve now, and on that curve, it has work to do* Georgia Tech is in its best spot since we started podcasting * Duke might be a better team … with a worse record * Florida State (coming off a 2-10 season with one FBS win over Cal by five points) * North Carolina is one of the ACC's more interesting teams even before you get to the Belichick of it all * Pitt has offensive firepower, elite linebackers, and a lot to figure out anyway after sputtering to end 2024* Virginia Tech isn't out of reasons for optimism, but it's getting there* NC State shows worrying signs of a program in decline, but does have a QB of the future * Syracuse gets a bad schedule draw and will decline in Fran Brown's second year* Boston College shows good and bad signs under Bill O'Brien * Virginia has certainty at QB and uncertainty at a lot of other places * Cal appears to be heading toward the end with Justin Wilcox * Wake Forest straps in for a rebuild * Stanford is interesting for the long term, but check back after 2025Then we share our nominees for preseason awards: the SZD Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, the Minority Coach of the Week In an Interesting Schematic Spot (of the Year), and the Coach Who's Not Gonna Be Here Next Year. Producer: Anthony Vito. Catch up on all of our 2025 previewsWe already have previews available for the following conferences: * Conference USA* Big 12 * MAC* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.com 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

Richard and Alex preview Conference USA, as the league adds Delaware and Missouri State. In this episode:* Liberty remains the favorite, even with a downgrade at QB* Sam Houston is primed for regression after 10 wins and a coaching change* WKU goes back to a strategy that has worked time and again: portaling an entire offense from a lower-level program* UTEP might have a bit of juice under Scotty Walden* Jacksonville State slams the reset button after winning the league and seeing Rich Rodriguez return to West Virginia* FIU has … reason for optimism?* Missouri State is making an ambitious play by jumping to FBS, and we aren't sure it will work out well—at least not in the win column* Delaware looks poised for a smoother transition* Kennesaw State will be much more interesting, but still not good* Middle Tennessee is hunting for reasons for optimism* Louisiana Tech's coach looks to forestall what might be inevitable* New Mexico State makes changes after a turbulent offseasonProducer: Anthony Vito 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

On this episode, Sam is joined by Sac State football play-by-play broadcaster Jason RossThey discuss:-Sac State's FBS push and where things stand right now-2026 plans and schedule-Fan thoughts on FBS push-2025 squad and competing for an FCS title-Recruiting-New stadium-NIL pledges-And more

This is a breakdown of Power, FBS, FCS and I-AAA athletic director hires since 2020 and a closer look at the AD hires since 2024. Since beginning my doctorate program in 2020, I've been closely tracking D1 athletic director hires, compiling data and identifying patterns. What started as a research interest has grown into a deeper focus on the AD position itself—and more recently, on the college presidents and chancellors who make the decisions to hire or fire.This post presents a few (but not all) key trends in AD hiring since 2020, marking the first in a series of studies I plan to write about in the weeks ahead. My goal is to provide leaders with insights to benchmark their institutions and help prospective athletic directors help forecast or course correct based on where they want to go next.

Conference previews continue with the MAC. Alex and Richard break down every team in the league, including new entrant UMass:* Toledo still has the best hand* Miami is poised to contend (again) after getting portal-raided (again)* Buffalo is in a great place after the first year of Pete Lembo* Ohio defends its first MAC championship in decades and enters the season with one of the most fun QBs in college football, Parker Navarro* NIU loses pretty much everything ahead of its last year in the conference* Eastern Michigan has a great returning receiver, and what else?* Bowling Green brings on Eddie George in one of most interesting coach moves of the year* UMass returns to the MAC after a decade away … and we find ourselves more optimistic about the Minutemen than we've ever been* Western Michigan might have this year's Harold Fannin Jr.* Central Michigan is doing something different with new coach Matt Drinkall, and that's all you can ask* Same for Ball State under new hire Mike Uremovich* Akron appears to be a bleak situation* Kent State undoubtedly isPlus, preseason superlatives for the Mid-American.Catch up on all of our conference previewsSo far, we've done these:* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltCool stuff from Split Zone Duo's partners* Use SZD20 for 20% off your first order at Homefield.* Enter your favorite CFB road trip at our Nokian Tyres landing page, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win free tires.Producer: Anthony Vito 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

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Buck Belue sits down with Rich Clark, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, for an in-depth conversation about the future of the CFP. They discuss the urgency behind finalizing a new deal, the recently expanded playoff format, and the potential for future changes. Clark opens up about the challenge of balancing the interests of all FBS programs and media partners, as well as the complex process of seeding teams—where differing viewpoints and performance metrics often collide. A must-watch for fans interested in the evolving landscape of college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buck Belue sits down with Rich Clark, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, for an in-depth conversation about the future of the CFP. They discuss the urgency behind finalizing a new deal, the recently expanded playoff format, and the potential for future changes. Clark opens up about the challenge of balancing the interests of all FBS programs and media partners, as well as the complex process of seeding teams—where differing viewpoints and performance metrics often collide. A must-watch for fans interested in the evolving landscape of college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor pulls the curtain back on "The Media", and The Athletic releases their extensive ranking of every QB in FBS. Dylan Raiola ranks where? And why? Connor has the answer.

Split Zone Duo's conference previews for 2025 keep rolling along with a two-parter: the Pac-12 and the FBS independents, whose ranks have thinned.* Oregon State might finally (finally!) be poised for stability and growth* Washington State faces a similar crisis to the one OSU faced last year, although the Cougs have a few reasons for optimism as they prepare to take a big chunk of the best program in FCS and import it to FBS* Jim Mora has the UConn Huskies in just about the best place possible* Why this one feels like a “win the national title or bust” year for Notre Dame—or at least get back to the semifinalsCool stuff from Split Zone Duo's partners* Use SZD20 for 20% off your first order at Homefield.* Enter your favorite CFB road trip at our Nokian Tyres landing page, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win free tires. 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comGodfrey joins Alex and Richard for the third installment in our offseason series, “Why You're Always Bad.” This episode is about ULM, formerly known as Northeast Louisiana State. The Warhawks are perhaps the most consistently bad team in the top division of college football, which raises the question of why they're at that level in the first place. It turns out there's an answer. In this episode, the Split Zone Duo crew discusses:* ULM's struggle to define its identity, literally* The program's rise from junior colleague to I-AA to the big time* The fatal error in ULM's move to FBS, and how a series of predictable (and some unpredictable) events made things worse* The rare good times and why ULM hasn't been able to capitalize on them* The lesson for others in the Warhawks' strugglesSCROLL DOWN IN YOUR PODCAST FEED to find our similar subscriber episodes in this series on Rice (published May 12) and Kent State (published February 26).This episode of Split Zone Duo is for our paid subscribers, without whom the podcast wouldn't exist. We thank you! And if you're interested in becoming a paid subscriber, now's a great time. It costs $10 a month and we are currently offering free trials, as well as a free preview snippet of this episode. You can join us at www.splitzoneduo.com

Our 2025 college football conference previews roll on, this time with the Mountain West and Conference USA, with a quick glance at the Pac-2. Armed with our trusty “Lorenzo Lamas Flaw Finder”, we unpack the top teams, key players, and storylines for the remainder of the Group of Five conferences as the season looms. Is Boise State the odds-on favorite to win the Mountain West and make the College Football Playoff again? Or can San Jose State, led by Ken Niumatalolo, or UNLV, with new coach Dan Mullen, challenge their throne? Did you know that Oregon State and Washington State are playing each other twice this season? Will Liberty's schedule eliminate the Flames from any CFP conversations? Can the 2021 playbook work for Western Kentucky in 2025? What should we expect from FBS newcomers Delaware and Missouri State? Join us as we close out our Group of Five previews and forge ahead into the Power 4. Timestamps: 2:09 - Mountain West Preview32:29 - Pac-2 Preview37:28 - Conference USA Preview Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Around 20 FBS coaches will retire or get fired by the end of this season, but which ones will they be? Alex and Richard pick out 23 names and rank them from least to most likely to be entering their last season on the job. Then we talk about the context, especially in the handful of cases with big differences in our rankings. Plus, everyone gets buyer's remorse at least once.This episode is free for all. For the most part, however, we release our discussions of the coach carousel for our SplitZoneDuo.com subscribers. Now's a great time to sign up for the year and get lots of podcasts during the season:Sports Podcast Festival on August 23, with code SPF25 for a buy one, get one half off deal: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/78691649/the-2nd-annual-sports-podcast-festival-raleigh-the-rialto Cool stuff from Split Zone Duo's partners* Use SZD20 for 20% off your first order at Homefield.* Enter your favorite CFB road trip at our Nokian Tyres landing page, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win free tires.Production: Anthony Vito. 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

Alex and Richard discuss a handful of offseason stories:* The Pac-12's expansion efforts are coming to a head, and Texas State—not Sacramento State—appears to be the apple of the league's eye. Extra Points publisher Matt Brown joins to talk about why Sac State's extremely public campaign for FBS membership has not paid dividends. Read Matt's report on the Hornets' looming move to FCS independence.* The House settlement is now official, and depending on who you talk to, it's either an ironclad new system to regulate the college football economy or a house of cards just waiting to be toppled. Justin Williams, a college football reporter for The Athletic, explains these competitive views. Read his recent story: “Return of the bag man: NIL clearinghouse could revive paying college athletes under table.” (Of course, also read Godfrey's old classic.)* Playoff expansion might be stalemated, and there's a surprising group of people at the heart of the resistance: SEC head coaches. What?* Cal joins Stanford in putting a famous alum in charge of the whole football program, not as head coach but as general manager. What are the ramifications sport-wide, and what is specific to the Bay Area schools? Refer back to our subscriber episode on Cal's tumultuous offseason.Sports Podcast Festival tickets for 8/23 (use code SPF25 for a buy-one, get-one-half-off deal): https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/78691649/the-2nd-annual-sports-podcast-festival-raleigh-the-rialtoCool stuff from Split Zone Duo's partners* Use SZD20 for 20% off your first order at Homefield.* Enter your favorite CFB road trip at our Nokian Tyres landing page, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win free tires.Production: Anthony Vito. 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comRichard and Alex take subscriber questions on: * How to assess if a school's FCS-to-FBS transition is in a good place or not, especially if it takes a little bit to win any games * The big business of college football data distribution * The endless (?) expansion of eligibility for old players * Why the SEC owns the offseason every year and the Big Ten doesn't * The wisdom of Power 2 schools like Mississippi State throwing House settlement dollars into sports other than football * Richard trading a Florida basketball title for football * Do recent moves at Georgia Tech and UVA say anything about the ACC's financial shortfall? * If more programs will have general managers in charge soon, a la Andrew Luck and Ron Rivera at Stanford and CalProducer: Anthony Vito. This is a subscriber episode of Split Zone Duo.Everyone can listen to a free preview, and we offer weeklong free trials if you want to try us out. Help us make the show and get a lot more of it!Producer: Anthony Vito

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comWe believe in an old college football theory: If a coach is going to win at his current job, he's going to have a good second season. The exceptions, like Bill McCartney and Jim Harbaugh, prove the rule. This year, 28 FBS coaches enter their second season in charge of their programs. Who's already banked enough goodwill to withstand a down year? Who's doing fine, with a big year yet to come? And who got off on the wrong foot in 2024 and already needs a major improvement to get his tenure on track? From Curt Cignetti and Jon Sumrall to Sherrone Moore and Sean Lewis, let's check in with our sophomore class.Some episode highlights:* A discussion of exactly where Mike Elko stands relative to expectations after a really nice debut season at Texas A&M* Why Kalen DeBoer doesn't fit neatly into any one category of Year 2 coaches* Sherrone Moore looks very good at Michigan, but we're watching for two things: the QB living up to the hype and the NCAA going away* Yikes, Sean Lewis' start at San Diego State was barren* Same for Brent Brennan at Arizona* At UCLA, is that a flicker of … hope? It might beProducer: Anthony Vito