Podcasts about forward progress

NFL 12 Week is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 12 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes and ClevTA as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 11 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 12 slate.

NFL Week 11 is here! Jason is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jason & Hitman's best NFL Week 11 bets!

NFL 11 Week is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 11 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes and Matt Russell as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 10 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 11 slate.

NFL Week 10 is here! Jason is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jason & Hitman's best NFL Week 10 bets!

NFL 10 Week is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 10 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, ClevTA and Chris Dierkes as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 9 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 10 slate.

NFL 9 Week is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 9 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, ClevTA and Chris Dierkes as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

We talk to Bill Connelly, ESPN staff writer and author of the book Forward Progress, about the American sport that we all agree has the most uncanny resemblance to European and global soccer, college football. We talk NILs and conferences and the transfer portal, and we talk the super league and the socio model and the Bundesliga. What both college football and European soccer eventually become are two of the most fascinating questions in sports, and understanding one can help you think about the other, too. We even talk a little bit about analytics.Forward Progress: https://www.triumphbooks.com/forward-progress-products-9781637278703.phpSupport the show

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 8 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Washington Commanders and the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 9 slate.

NFL Week 8 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 8 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis and Chris Dierkes as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and G-Stack react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 7 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football for the double-header between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Detroit Lions, and the Houston Texans versus the Seattle Seahawks, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 8 slate.

NFL Week 7 is here! Jason is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jason & Hitman's best NFL Week 7 bets!

NFL Week 7 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 7 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes, and Fabian Sommer as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 6 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football for the double-header between the Buffalo Bills versus the Atlanta Falcons, and the Chicago Bears versus the Washington Commanders, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 7 slate.

NFL Week 6 is here! Jason is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jason & Hitman's best NFL Week 6 bets!

NFL Week 6 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Judah Fortgang, and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Don't just watch the game - be part of the conversation! Jump into the chat with your thoughts and favorite bets throughout the game, and please like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy the stream!

NFL Week 6 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes, and Fabian Sommer as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 5 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 6 slate.

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NFL Week 5 is here! Jason is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jason & Hitman's best NFL Week 5 bets!

NFL Week 5 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer, and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchup, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

NFL Week 5 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes, and Judah Fortgang as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 4 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to the Monday Night Football double-header with the NY Jets versus the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Denver Broncos, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 5 slate. New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/forwardprogress to get in on the action. Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial

NFL Week 4 is underway and Pizza Buffet has you covered! Join Rob Pizzola on Pizza Buffet as he takes us through the entire NFL slate at 11:00 a.m. EST every Sunday. Tune in for Rob's best Week 4 bets, game analysis, and more! Are the New Orleans Saints live 'dogs against the Buffalo Bills? Can the Philadelphia Eagles keep their undefeated season alive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Chargers - Giants 5:50 - Panthers - Patriots 9:35 - Eagles - Buccaneers 16:30 - Commanders - Falcons 20:49 - Browns - Lions 24:17 - Titans - Texans 27:01 - Saints - Bills 30:08 - Survivor Picks 30:57 - Colts - Rams 36:28 - Jaguars - 49ers 39:45 - Ravens - Chiefs 43:49 - Bears - Raiders 46:58 - Packers - Cowboys 49:48 - Jets - Dolphins 51:28 - Bengals - Broncos 53:41 - Betting Recap 55:25 - Anytime Touchdown Scorers 59:13 - Wrap up and Sign Off

NFL Week 4 is here! Jason is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jason & Hitman's best NFL Week 4 bets!

NFL Week 4 is here and Forward Progress has you covered for picks! Join Rob Pizzola and Fabian Sommer as they break down key matchups, reveal sharp betting strategies, and share their top picks and best bets. Should the Baltimore Ravens be favorites against the Kansas City Chiefs? Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cover against the Philadelphia Eagles? Subscribe, tune in, and share your best bets in the comments. Let's go! 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Vikings at Steelers 5:39 - Chargers at Giants 11:55 - Anytime Touchdown Scorers 12:30 - Panthers at Patriots 16:45 - Eagles at Buccaneers 20:36 - Commanders at Falcons 25:14 - Browns at Lions 29:04 - Titans at Texans 32:00 Saints at Bills 33:48 - Colts at Rams 39:32 - Jaguars at 49ers 43:51 - Ravens at Chiefs 46:58 - Bears at Raiders 51:21 - Packers at Cowboys 54:57 - Jets at Dolphins 58:44 - Bengals at Broncos 1:02:00 - Seahawks at Cardinals 1:06:20 - Recap

NFL Week 4 is nearly here and Forward Progress has your betting needs covered! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes, and Austin Mock as they break down the week's matchups, discuss every spread and total, and share their best bets. Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 3 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 4 slate. New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/forwardprogress to get in on the action. Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Interested in FTN's Stats Pro or Stats GOAT Packages? Head to https://FTNfantasy.com to learn more, and use code HAMMER10 at checkout for 10% off! Betting props? Apply for a Betstamp PRO props screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer Want picks, analysis and more? Join the conversation at   / discord  

NFL Week 3 is underway and Pizza Buffet has you covered! Join Rob Pizzola on Pizza Buffet as he takes us through the entire NFL slate at 11:00 a.m. EST every Sunday. Tune in for Rob's best Week 3 bets, game analysis, and more! Should the Los Angles Rams be underdogs against the Philadelphia Eagles? Can the Chicago Bears upset the Dallas Cowboys and earn their first win of the season? Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Interested in FTN's Stats Pro or Stats GOAT Packages? Head to FTNfantasy.com to learn more, and use code HAMMER10 at checkout for 10% off! Betting props? Apply for a Betstamp PRO props screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer Want picks, analysis and more? Join the conversation at discord.gg/hammer 0:00 - Intro 03:12 - Packers at Browns 06:59 - Texans at Jaguars 9:54 - Bengals at Vikings 15:42 - Falcons at Panthers 18:26 - Rams at Eagles 21:53 - Raiders at Commanders 24:55 - Jets at Buccaneers 28:18 - Steelers at Patriots 32:07 - Colts at Titans 36:36 - Saints at Seahawks 40:06 - Broncos at Chargers 43:35 - Cowboys at Bears 46:25 - Cardinals at 49ers 49:53 - Chiefs at Giants 53:10 - Lions at Ravens 54:06 - Survivor 55:04 - Recap 56:38 - Anytime Touchdown Scorer Props 1:00:52 - Wrap Up and Outro New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets on Any Winning Bet. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

NFL Week 3 is here! Jacob fills in and is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jacob & Hitman's best NFL Week 3 bets!

NFL Week 3 kicks off tonight and Forward Progress has you covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer, and Austin Mock as they break down key matchups, reveal sharp betting strategies, and share their top futures and best bets. Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Interested in FTN's Stats Pro or Stats GOAT Packages? Head to FTNfantasy.com to learn more, and use code HAMMER10 at checkout for 10% off! 02:20 - Packers at Browns 06:59 - Texans at Jaguars 13:20 - Rams at Eagles 18:28 - Falcons at Panthers 21:19 - Bengals at Vikings 25:33 - Raiders at Commanders 29:18 - Jets at Buccaneers 34:07 - Steelers at Patriots 39:44 - Colts at Titans 44:58 - Saints at Seahawks 48:20 - Broncos at Chargers 54:38 - Cowboys at Bears 1:00:34 - Cardinals at 49ers 1:03:22 - Chiefs at Giants 1:07:44 - Lions at Ravens 1:11:30 - Dolphins at Bills 1:15:17 - Recap and Wrap Up

NFL Week 3 is nearly here and Forward Progress has you covered for picks! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes and Judah Fortgang as they break down key matchups, reveal sharp betting strategies, and share their top picks and best bets. Subscribe, tune in, and share your best bets in the comments. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 2 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers versus the Las Vegas Raiders, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 3 slate. New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/forwardprogress to get in on the action. Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Betting props? Apply for a Betstamp PRO props screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer

NFL Week 2 is underway and Pizza Buffet has you covered! Join Rob Pizzola on Pizza Buffet as he takes us through the entire NFL slate at 11:00 a.m. EST every Sunday. Tune in for Rob's best Week 2 bets, game analysis, and more! 00:00 - Intro 3:27 - Jaguars - Bengals 7:30 - Dolphins - Patriots 12:30 - 49ers - Saints 19:43 - Browns - Ravens 22:43 - Giants - Cowboys 26:48 - Bears - Lions 30:19 - Bills - Jets 34:57 - Seahawks - Steelers 39:20 - Rams - Titans 45:21 - Broncos - Colts 48:43 - Panthers - Cardinals 51:40 - Eagles - Chiefs 54:21 - Falcons - Vikings 57:30 - MNF Thoughts 59:00 - Anytime Touchdown Scorer Props Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Interested in FTN's Stats Pro or Stats GOAT Packages? Head to FTNfantasy.com to learn more, and use code HAMMER10 at checkout for 10% off! New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets on Any Winning Bet. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

NFL Week 2 is here! Jacob fills in and is joined by Hitman for their top prop bets and favorite picks for this week's slate, presented by FanDuel. From standout player performances to key team angles, get sharp insights and actionable plays to stay ahead of the market. Tune in now for Jacob & Hitman's best NFL Week 2 bets! New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/forwardprogress to get in on the action. Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Betting props? Apply for a Betstamp PRO props screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer

NFL Week 2 starts tonight and Forward Progress has you covered! Join Rob Pizzola, Fabian Sommer, and Austin Mock as they break down key matchups, reveal sharp betting strategies, and share their top futures and best bets. Should you bet the Kansas City Chiefs as 'dogs against the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of last year's Super Bowl? Subscribe, tune in, and share your best bets in the comments. Let's tackle Week 2 together! Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial Interested in FTN's Stats Pro or Stats GOAT Packages? Head to FTNfantasy.com to learn more, and use code HAMMER10 at checkout for 10% off!

Bill Connelly, the godfather of college football analytics and author of the new book Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 00:00 Intro 00:51 His new book Forward Progress 03:47 Predicting the future of college football 13:36 Promotion and relegation 19:48 The quarterback situation in college football 29:32 Georgia at Tennessee 34:42 Florida at LSU The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/  

NFL Week 2 is nearly here and Forward Progress has you covered for picks! Join George Tsilfidis, Chris Dierkes and Judah Fortgang as they break down key matchups, reveal sharp betting strategies, and share their top picks and best bets. Subscribe, tune in, and share your best bets in the comments. Let's go!

Rob Pizzola and Clive Bixby react to everything that has gone on so far in Week 1 of the NFL, breaking down the full slate of Sunday games and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, as well as discussing the opening lines for the entire Week 2 slate. New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/forwardprogress to get in on the action. Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial

The NFL is back and so is Pizza Buffet! Join Rob Pizzola on Pizza Buffet as he takes us through the entire NFL slate at 11:00 a.m. EST every Sunday. Tune in for Rob's best Week 1 bets, game analysis, and more! Hammer Exclusive: Unlock your free 14-day trial of the Betstamp PRO Main Market Odds Screen → https://betstamp.com/trial

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comESPN's Bill Connelly, author of a new book on the evolution and future of CFB, joins Alex and Richard for a big post-Week 1 chat:* Bill's new book, “Forward Progress,” is a mix of caution and optimism about the ways college football has changed. We talk with him about how sports actually die, what still works well about CFB, and what's broken. (This portion of the episode is free for everyone to hear.)* Richard reports from his trip to Chapel Hill for Bill Belichick's debut. Bill explains why this is probably going to be a hard slog for UNC, and Alex and Bill talk about the built-in financial inefficiency of a portaled roster.* There were very few big plays in Week 1, but there were tons of fourth-down attempts and conversions. Bill suspects these facts are related.* Which big Week 1 risers and fallers in Bill's SP+ system have caught his eye? Plus, how has the portal changed the art and science of projections?* Has the Group of 5 playoff race completely reset?* Is Kansas State going to be OK?* What does Bill make of exciting QB debuts at Cal and Maryland?Thanks to Bill, and go read “Forward Progress.” GET IT: https://bookshop.org/p/books/forward-progress-bill-connelly/22336270?ean=9781637278703&next=t&

It’s that time again—the season is on the doorstep, and we brought in ESPN’s Bill Connelly to help us make sense of the chaos ahead. From his new SP+ rankings with a dozen teams clumped near the top to the Arch Manning hype train and a logjam of unproven quarterbacks, we dive headfirst into why 2025 might be the most unpredictable season in years. We cover the teams with the widest range of outcomes (hello, Tennessee), the portal-fueled rebuilds at Purdue and West Virginia, and which traditional powers might quietly be underrated. Bill also opens up about his new book Forward Progress, why realignment and money distribution could shape the sport’s future, and what “canaries in the coal mine” fans should keep an eye on. Plus, why offensive lines could make or break this year’s contenders, whether Texas Tech is ready to crash the playoff party, and what keeps college football so beautifully chaotic despite all the off-field drama. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro7:01 - Interview with Bill Connelly55:12 - Outtro & Show Updates 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.