Podcast appearances and mentions of greg mcelroy

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On this episode, we talk with ESPN college football analyst and current host of the popular "Always College Football" podcast Greg McElroy. Greg's unique journey to become a national champion QB at Alabama will inspire young athletes and his stories of playing for Coach Nick Saban are both interesting and will make you smile. His insights from his challenging youth sports days will encourage young athletes of all sports.

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We've got a super-sized Cube Show for you this week. Cole Cubelic puts Chris Doering, Greg McElroy and Jordan Rodgers through the lightning round. Who has the best roster? What about the deepest? Who has the best offense? The best defense? All these questions and more on the latest Cube Show. Post your answers in the comments. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: GAMEDAY MEN'S HEALTH: Go to gamedaymenshealth.com RHOBACK: Use promo code CUBE20 at rhoback.com PIZZA PULLS/WHATNOT: https://www.whatnot.com/live/fede8379-a974-4330-93d0-3597a1d95b06?app=ios&sender_id=16687390&sharing_channel=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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College Football Matrix Dave Bartoo joins the show for TWO SEGMENTS to preview the upcoming season. Saints still have to name a starting QB. Closing Arguments: Nick Saban would love to crush Greg McElroy.

Tacos, golf, music, & hot chicks. Auburn retroactively claims 4 more national championships. CBS Sports' Big Ten overrated & underrated teams. Radioactive frozen shrimp. Most unique courses offered in each Texas FBS school. Rory McIlroy buys 1,100 Masters flag pins. Web Gems: QB that wears #47. College Football Matrix Dave Bartoo calls in for TWO SEGGIES! Saints still have to name a starting QB. Closing Arguments: Nick Saban wants to squash Greg McElroy.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta sports, the National sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10a hour is presented by MIKE PATTON HONDA! Not just a dealership, a family business for more than 50 years. Shop their huge inventory at MikePattonHonda.com Braves with perhaps the season's craziest win! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed On Campus - Kirby likes the expanded playoff idea? Scottie Scheffler & the Tour Championship tees off tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich reacts to the Indianapolis Colts naming Daniel Jones their starting QB over incumbent QB1 Anthony Richardson. ESPN College Football analyst Greg McElroy and Rich discuss the huge #1 Texas Longhorns vs #3 Ohio State to kick off the season with untested QB Arch Manning and Julian Sayin going head-to-head, explains why this year's field of College Football Playoff title contenders is wide open, reveals his Heisman sleeper candidates, and explains how Bill Belichick could win double-digit games in his inaugural season coaching North Carolina. Rich recaps the Bengals vs Commanders preseason game that featured some hold-your-breath moments for QBs Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow, and weighs in on the contract standoff between DE Trey Hendrickson and Cincinnati's front office. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl and Mike find out what's on DA-DA's mind to which they discuss if MLB's geographic realignment is a good idea and how it impacts the Braves, if Hugh Freeze considering playing three QB's i Auburn's season opener is a good move as his career is likely on the line and Nick Saban finally addressing Greg McElroy's statement of the legendary coach returning to the sidelines to coach is a possibility.

Bill opened the show by discussing how the Cincinnati Bengals look foolish by refusing to pay Trey Hendrickson after their latest preseason defensive effort. Bill then laughs at Nick Saban's quip towards Greg McElroy and tells a story about his interaction with the former Alabama head coach before discussing if the expectations placed on Texas QB Arch Manning are unfair. Bill ended the first hour by reacting to the breaking news that the Colts have named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback. Hour two kicked off with Bill chatting with The Athletic's Cleveland Browns reporter Zac Jackson about their decision to start Joe Flacco and if the team would keep four quarterbacks on the active roster. Buy or Sell is next as Bill answers if Caleb Williams will be better than Trevor Lawrence and if the Cubs made the right decision in benching Kyle Tucker before ending the show by laughing at Ryan for the Colts starting Daniel Jones.

SEC Network and ESPN's Greg MeElroy joins the GamecockCentral Takeover Hour on 107.5 The Game with Tyler Head, Chris Clark, and Wes Mitchell to preview South Carolina.

Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2025 college football season. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team and also one area of concern for each. Defending champ outside the Top 5? Any SEC teams in the Top 3? Surprising No. 1? Find out in the latest Always College Football. | Always College Football (0:00) Intro (2:24) #10: Miami (7:07) #9: Oregon (11:05) #8: Ohio State (14:16) #7: LSU (17:54) #6: Georgia (22:05) #5: Alabama (27:37) #4: Texas (32:03) #3: Notre Dame (37:13) #2: Penn State (42:14) #1: Clemson (46:40) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2025 college football season. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team and also one area of concern for each. Defending champ outside the Top 5? Any SEC teams in the Top 3? Surprising No. 1? Find out in the latest Always College Football. | Always College Football (0:00) Intro (2:24) #10: Miami (7:07) #9: Oregon (11:05) #8: Ohio State (14:16) #7: LSU (17:54) #6: Georgia (22:05) #5: Alabama (27:37) #4: Texas (32:03) #3: Notre Dame (37:13) #2: Penn State (42:14) #1: Clemson (46:40) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy ranks his Top 25 teams going into the 2025 college football season, starting with teams 25-11. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team and also one area of concern for each. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy and Matt Barrie sit down to discuss the opening of fall camp with the season right around the corner. What is the impact on Florida with DJ Lagway in a boot to start camp? How will new Offensive coordinators and QB's mesh at Alabama and Michigan? Is Gunner Stockton the perfect Georgia quarterback and can Arch Manning live up the ridiculous hype? Can Penn State prove the haters wrong and are we NOT talking about USC enough entering camp? Plus, the guys tell you why Arizona State is clearly the team to beat in the BIG 12 and a fantastic Joey Galloway golf story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy and Matt Barrie sit down to discuss the opening of fall camp with the season right around the corner. What is the impact on Florida with DJ Lagway in a boot to start camp? How will new Offensive coordinators and QB's mesh at Alabama and Michigan? Is Gunner Stockton the perfect Georgia quarterback and can Arch Manning live up the ridiculous hype? Can Penn State prove the haters wrong and are we NOT talking about USC enough entering camp? Plus, the guys tell you why Arizona State is clearly the team to beat in the BIG 12 and a fantastic Joey Galloway golf story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy likes UofL's offense making them a playoff contender, Kentucky actually has a QB battle going into camp, and going over some of the worst takes ever at ESPN LouisvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the BIG 10 and tells you why Penn State, Oregon and Ohio State can ALL win a National Title and make it three in a row for the conference. Michigan, USC and Nebraska are all playoff contenders but don't sleep on Washington or Indiana making it back to the CFP either. It is a deep and dangerous conference with Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa looking to play spoiler to the top teams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the BIG 10 and tells you why Penn State, Oregon and Ohio State can ALL win a National Title and make it three in a row for the conference. Michigan, USC and Nebraska are all playoff contenders but don't sleep on Washington or Indiana making it back to the CFP either. It is a deep and dangerous conference with Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa looking to play spoiler to the top teams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the ACC for the upcoming season and tells you why Clemson AND Miami are both National Title contenders. If SMU is still a CFP contender and to watch out for Louisville or Georgia Tech to crash the CFP party. How much will Florida State and NC State bounce back, will North Carolina's favorable schedule increase the Bill Belichick hype and is THIS the year that Virginia Tech breaks through? The ACC is deep and McElroy is here to break it all down from contenders to spoilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Mic catches up with former QB and current ESPN College Football Analyst, Greg McElroy at SEC Media Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the ACC for the upcoming season and tells you why Clemson AND Miami are both National Title contenders. If SMU is still a CFP contender and to watch out for Louisville or Georgia Tech to crash the CFP party. How much will Florida State and NC State bounce back, will North Carolina's favorable schedule increase the Bill Belichick hype and is THIS the year that Virginia Tech breaks through? The ACC is deep and McElroy is here to break it all down from contenders to spoilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the SEC for the upcoming season and tells you why Texas, Alabama, Georgia and LSU all can WIN a National Title. Can South Carolina carry over the momentum from last season and make the CFP? Will Oklahoma, Florida or Auburn make a big jump and contend for a playoff spot? Will Ole Miss or Texas A&M take the next step and make the CFP? Is this the year the SEC gets back to the top of the mountain? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the SEC for the upcoming season and tells you why Texas, Alabama, Georgia and LSU all can WIN a National Title. Can South Carolina carry over the momentum from last season and make the CFP? Will Oklahoma, Florida or Auburn make a big jump and contend for a playoff spot? Will Ole Miss or Texas A&M take the next step and make the CFP? Is this the year the SEC gets back to the top of the mountain? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hutt and Chad discuss the speculation about Nick Saban's future, with rumors circulating this month about his possible interest in making a return to coaching in college football, but could Nick actually head to the NFL? Plus, Host “Always College Football, Greg McElroy, College Sports Columnist, Tony Barnhart and "The Film Guy", Brooks Austin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back to discuss Indiana Football cancelling all Power Four games for the next five years, Greg McElroy trying to act like he knows Nick Saban is coming out of retirement (he isn't), AJ McCarron has issues with Hugh Freeze, SEC records, and the biggest news from SEC Media Days!   Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo   0:00 Intro 5:37 Indiana's cowardly football scheduling decisions 11:28 Texas Tech's surprising $28 million roster 16:39 Nick Saban return rumors and speculation 30:25 Alabama and Arkansas season outlooks 36:06 Big Ten pushback on SEC scheduling 41:51 LSU and Mississippi State predictions 47:57 Missouri and Oklahoma season outlooks 53:51 Ole Miss and South Carolina predictions 59:28 Texas and Texas A&M season outlooks 1:02:49 Vanderbilt's chances for improvement debated

Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan spend some time with former Alabama quarterback, starting quarterback for Alabama's 2009 National Championship team, and now college football analyst for ESPN Greg McElroy! Abe, Ali, and Beau discuss if Greg considers himself a media member, why Ty Simpson isn't at SEC Media days, if it's an issue that Ty hasn't won the quarterback job yet, Greg also tells his favorite Mike Johnson story, and explains what his favorite thing about Mike Johnson is. Abe, Ali, Beau, and Greg also talk about who Greg thinks is the best quarterback in the SEC right now, and what Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer has to do to silence some of the outside noise of the critics.

(00:00-24:29) Tony LaRussa checks in with us talking about his upcoming event tomorrow night at Stifel Theatre. Lots of former Cardinals in attendance. Darryl Kile. Walt Jocketty. Mike Matheny as a player and a manager. Martin gets Tony riled up asking about the 2007 All-Star game. The 2004 World Series still bothers him. Steve Kline's finger. Martin wans to try and talk with Edmonds.(24:37-35:27) Hitting the Culture Club hard today. Mt. Rushmore of Georges. Audio of former Cardinal Joe Kelly talking about his and Yadi's approach to pitching to Hanley Ramirez in 2013. Yadi was a savage. One Flap Down.(35:37-53:08) SEC Media Days. Audio of Brian Kelly talking about LSU's opener against Clemson. He's weird man. Greg McElroy says he thinks Saban may want to get back into coaching. Audio of Lane Kiffin talking about his recent tweets about Hugh Freeze and fishing and golfing. Sam Horn drafted by the Dodgers. Audio of SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey talking about the state of college athletics. Sankey on SEC scheduling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with Keldric Faulk, D-Lineman at Auburn, telling us where the defense has improved & what's great about his D-Line room; then, Ron Slay, analyst for the SEC Network, says where the fans stand on Tennessee this year and why Ole Miss & Missouri being quiet could be a good thing; later, Mark Henry, WWE Hall of Famer & radio host in Austin, tells us about his Strongman & wrestling careers and why Mark just HAD to meet Greg McElroy; and finally, the guys give their thoughts on Tennessee and Texas. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Southeastern 16's Jay Greeson and Chris Lee discuss topics around Tuesday's SEC Media Day. Those include: Greg McElroy floating a possible return to coaching for the currently-retired Nick Saban; Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin (appearing on Paul Finebaum's show Monday afternoon) downplayed his personal rivalry with Hugh Freeze, but are we buying it? Finally, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas (represented by Arch Manning) appear on Tuesday and we'll hit topics related to those teams. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ SANDERS MOVING Efficient, hassle-free moving: https://www.tedrsandersmoving.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

South Point Studios host, Jeff Parles joins Cofield & Company to preview the 2025 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby, review the outrage over Juan Soto being snubbed from the All-Star roster, and give his thoughts on the structure of the Dallas Cowboys team going into the 2025 NFL season. Former NFL quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from coaching with his high school alma mater after admitting to providing players with transportation, meals, and recovery costs during the 2024 football season. SEC Conference commissioner, Greg Sankey's call for an expansion to the NCAA Basketball Tournament during the SEC Media Day. Former University of Alabama quarterback, Greg McElroy claims Nick Saban is not done coaching college football.

A special BONUS episode of Beat Everyone from SEC Media Days, featuring interviews with Greg McElroy, Cole Cubelic, Pat Forde, and South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers. TIME STAMPS 0:18 Greg McElroy 14:55 Cole Cubelic 32:48 Pat Forde 39:31 LaNorris Sellers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN College Football Analyst Greg McElroy joined the show to discuss the outlook of the SEC ahead of the 2025 season. What does Greg think about Nick Saban making a possible return to coaching football. Greg shared some positive words towards the Vanderbilt Commodores and Diego Pavia. Listen to hear more. 

In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, ESPN College Football Analyst Greg McElroy joined the show to discuss the outlook of the SEC ahead of the 2025 season. What does Greg think about Nick Saban making a possible return to coaching football. Greg shared some positive words towards the Vanderbilt Commodores and Diego Pavia. Listen to hear more. Later in the hour, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry joined the show and shared his thoughts on being in local radio. Plus, Mark went down memory lane and shared some great stories from his wrestling career. To end the hour, the guys chatted with 680 host in Atlanta and former Georgia QB Buck Belou. Listen to hear more.

Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, joined Robby and Rexrode this morning before Day 2 of SEC Media Days. Finebaum went over Tennessee's expectations for Heupel this season after Nico Iamaleava departed. They also cover Finebaum's book and Alabama Football this season, and Greg McElroy's comments from the first day of SEC Media Days.

In the second hour, Robby and Rexrode react to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about the CFP. They also recap the Nick Saban and Greg McElroy comments on returning to college football. The guys talk about what is surrounding Cam Ward in Nashville. The hour ends with the Rex Rant.

Bill opened the show by discussing the most overhyped and most disrespected quarterback in the NFL heading into 2025 before discussing if Nick Saban returning to coaching is realistic. Bill then voices his frustration with former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy before discussing where Saban could coach if he does return. The hour wraps up with Bill reacting to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's comments that the system of baseball needs to be able to make more teams competitive. Hour two kicked off with Bill breaking down the Home Run Derby, Rays viability in Tampa Bay and MLB/MLBPA relations with former Miami Marlins president David Samson before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill explaining why Jalen Hurts is a top 5 quarterback and why Saban would not coach in the NFL.

As 2025 SEC Kickoff starts Greg McElroy sits down with Heisman Trophy winner and Texas A&M icon Johnny Manziel. The two look back at SEC Media Days in 2013 when Manziel-mania took over and dominated almost every storyline. To this day it is still the most talked about media days in college football history. The two also discuss Manziel's new podcast “Glory Daze”, how much he could have made in NIL, the Texas A&M vs Texas rivalry and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our very own Greg McElroy with Mac and Cube joined 3 Man Front to clear the air on the rumors regarding Nick Saban's return to coaching. Plus, he talked about his time at Big 12 Media Days & gave his thoughts on the expanded CFP! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of 3 Man Front live from Atlanta we had Greg McElroy on the show to clear the air on all the Saban rumors, Matt Moscona with ESPN Baton Rouge stopped by to talk all things LSU, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2025 SEC Kickoff starts Greg McElroy sits down with Heisman Trophy winner and Texas A&M icon Johnny Manziel. The two look back at SEC Media Days in 2013 when Manziel-mania took over and dominated almost every storyline. To this day it is still the most talked about media days in college football history. The two also discuss Manziel's new podcast “Glory Daze”, how much he could have made in NIL, the Texas A&M vs Texas rivalry and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy sits down with Kansas's Jalon Daniels, Arizona's Noah Fifita and TCU's Josh Hoover for an open and honest round table discussion. The guys go in depth on BIG 12 perception, conference depth, play calling, the best defense they have seen in conference, smack talk and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy sits down with Arizona State's Sam Leavitt , Kansas State's Avery Johnson, Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby, Iowa State's Rocco Becht, Baylor's Sawyer Robertson and Texas Tech's Behren Morton for an open and honest round table discussion. The guys go in depth on BIG 12 perception, conference depth, play calling, the best defense they have seen in conference and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy, ESPN joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on the excitement that surrounds the Big 12 for the upcoming season, how the Big 12 looks to continue to compete with the other conferences around the nation, what it was like to be coached under Nick Saban and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3:18pm-Brett Yormark, Big 12 Commissioner3:30pm- Greg McElroy, ESPN 4:00pm-Cody Campbell, Matador Club 4:25pm-Kalani Sitake, BYU Football Coach 4:45pm-Sonny Dykes, TCU Football Coach (LIVE) 5:10pm- Scott Satterfield, Cincinnati Football Coach 5:15pm-Rich Rodriguez, West Virginia Football Coach 5:50pm-Paul Catalina's “Top 5”/Andrew's Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers' in the BIG 12 with a surprising number of CFP contenders but is there a legit National Championship contender in the conference? How will Arizona State handle the bullseye on their back? Is Texas Tech in the BIG 12 “championship or bust” mentality? How will Iowa State follow up the best season in program history and will Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor and TCU keep trending upwards? How will Coach Prime and Colorado look, plus are bounce back seasons in line for Utah, Arizona and Oklahoma State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

.@GregMcElroy on his rivalry with Tim Tebow, working with Peyton Manning on Omaha Production, why there's finally reason for Jet fan optimism, being a kid around the Gretzky-era Kings and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy and talks about the expectations at Texas heading into 2025, the growth of Arch Manning, the depth at running back, why he “super pumped” about the wide receiver room, how Ohio State in week one is motivating them and much more. Plus, we hit the mailbag and answer if NIL puts more pressure on players, the G5 teams you NEED to know, the best “under the radar games” early in the season and what the rebirth of the PAC 12 really means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices