Podcast appearances and mentions of James Franklin

Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman provide a full breakdown of the biggest college football storylines every bettor needs to know before Week 0. The guys dive into Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU, Arch Manning and Texas’ tough futures market, Alabama’s quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, Indiana’s attempt to reload after a national championship run, Texas Tech’s Big 12 path after the Brendan Sorsby fallout, Miami’s ACC title value, and the new coaches who could make an immediate impact across college football. Plus, Seth and Bogman discuss the loaded true freshman class, the new-look Pac-12, North Dakota State and Sacramento State joining the FBS, and their favorite early college football futures bets, including LSU over 8.5 wins, Alabama's national championship value, and some conference championship odds.Timestamps (may be off due to ads): Intro - 0:00:00The Futures Factory - 0:02:42BettingPros Premium Giveaway - 0:12:50Quarterback Battle Brewing in ‘Bama - 0:13:20Indiana Injects New Blood - 0:19:08Texas Tech – After the Brendon Sorsby Storm - 0:24:35Miami Reloads With Questionable Integrity - 0:30:35BettingPros App - 0:35:07Ranking Every New College Football Head Coach - 0:35:52A Loaded True Freshman Class Begins Their Careers - 0:52:45Hard Rock Bet - 0:58:35The Mid-Major Manor - 1:00:05North Dakota State & Sacramento State Join the FBS - 1:05:36 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

In this college football podcast episode, we finish our three-part preview of the ACC by turning our attention to the defending conference champions and several of the league’s most difficult teams to project. Can Duke keep finding ways to win after another major quarterback change? Does Clemson have a real plan for getting back into the College Football Playoff conversation? And can Louisville once again rebuild its offense around a new transfer quarterback without losing ground near the top of the conference? We also dig into James Franklin’s full-scale reboot at Virginia Tech, Ty’s increasingly dangerous belief in NC State, and a pivotal season for Brent Key at Georgia Tech. With new quarterbacks, rebuilt offensive lines, coordinator changes and transfer portal additions everywhere, how much confidence should we place in recognizable coaches and favorable schedules? Plus, we examine why Cal could become one of the most entertaining teams in college football, whether Syracuse can recover with Steve Angeli back under center, and what Bill O’Brien can realistically build at Boston College. Elsewhere, Dan experiments with performance-enhancing inhalers, Ty launches Bros for Brohm, the Calgorithm gains strength, and we issue another annual warning about hiring Ted Roof. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:01 - Duke Blue Devils Preview14:26 - Clemson Tigers Preview25:00 - NC State Wolfpack Preview32:29 - Louisville Cardinals Preview40:22 - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview50:36 - Virginia Tech Hokies Preview1:06:02 - Cal Golden Bears Preview1:12:53 - Syracuse Orange Preview1:18:03 - Boston College Eagles Preview1:22:33 - Parting ShotsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

James Franklin headlines day 2 of ACC Media DaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We still love you, James FranklinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube kicked off with a look back at the second day of ACC Media Days and the wild things Dabo Swinney & James Franklin had to say; then, since we know who won the offseason, which teams have lost the offseason; and finally, David Hale, from ESPN, tells us what everyone has learned about the ACC during Media Days, if Clemson has what it takes to be back, and what we should be thinking of Louisville. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

-Franklin made comments at ACC media days saying that VT has won the offseasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrew Alix is joined by Jacob Maggard and Haden Tolbert, who were on the ground at ACC Kickoff, to break down everything they heard from Charlotte. The crew shares their biggest takeaways from James Franklin, Virginia Tech's player representatives, and the ACC's leadership while discussing what it all means for the Hokies entering the 2026 season. From program identity to the future of the conference, this episode covers the biggest storylines coming out of ACC Kickoff and what fans should make of them.

Carl and Mike break down some comments from ACC Media Days from Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin, and how winning the offseason means nothing if you can't get real, actual regular-season wins. Also, Mike breaks down why growing grass is becoming troublesome.

James Franklin, Tyson Flowers, Kemari Copeland, and Marcellous Hawkins addressed the media at the annual ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte, kicking off some viral storylines in the process.______________________________ Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!Check out our newest partner, ACC Road Trip! They offer complete travel guides and exclusive discounts that are sure to make your upcoming road trip unforgettable. Learn how they can help here: https://www.accroadtrip.net/?via=HokieHangover Gear up for the season and use promo code “BEAMBERBALL” at Homefield Apparel to get 15% off your first order!https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0

If the Beavs go 4-8 in JaMarcus Shephard's first year, will fans consider it the improvement they were hoping for? James Franklin hasn't changed despite being at Virginia Tech now...and Vegas has a win total number for the Blazers, are we going over or under?

Mac & Fitty start Friday's show, talking about the latest developments at the Open Championship, before getting into Day 2 of ACC Kick Off, as both Dabo Swinney & James Franklin talked about their respective teams, they get a surprise visit from Kyle Bailey, and they react to XL liking an odd tweet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mac & Fitty are joined by Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen, for the final time before the start of training camp, ACC Network's Tom Luginbill joins to talk about his outlook for the conference entering the 2026 season, & they play the best audio from ACC Kick Off, including Dabo Swinney, James Franklin, & others See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Scotty Vegas is hanging out with us today! It's Rd 1 of the British Open. We discuss the standards of Ohio State football. Lebron speaks out for the first time since hitting free agency. We play Overs and Unders as well as Under Pressure. Neil Sika joins the show to talk World Cup. James Franklin kissed the ring before taking the Virginia Tech job. What are the Top 3 most intriguing games for the Browns and Bengals this year? Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell analyze the cultural shift in Atlanta following a successful World Cup run and the city's emergence as a soccer hub. They preview the upcoming college football season, highlighting Brent Key's candid remarks about coaching transitions and James Franklin's career path. The discussion also covers the Braves' strategy heading into the trade deadline and updates from the Open Championship. 02:15 - Rusty Mansell Joins 06:25 - World Cup Impact Atlanta 11:00 - Open Championship Leaderboard 17:15 - High School Football Preview 24:00 - FIFA Future In Georgia 33:07 - ACC Media Day Insights 37:00 - James Franklin Coaching Stories 40:25 - Brent Key Candid Remarks

Eric Mac Lain, ACC Network College Football Analyst & former Clemson OL, joined John Michaels at 2026 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte and talked can Clemson bounce back, Georgia Tech 2026 outlook, James Franklin & moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the show's final hour, Kyle talks to Virginia Tech HC James Franklin, and VP of Communications for the Fiesta Bowl, Scott Leightman, joins the show to discuss how bowl games as a whole are evolving in college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thursday! It's an Austin and Birm edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with what is on our minds about Buckeye Football just three weeks away from Training Camp. The three of us were at Ohio State's Basketball practice today, and we give out what we took away from it. Mick Walker of Lettermen Row joins the guys in studio, and we go on the recruiting trail. Dabo Swinney and James Franklin had things to say at ACC Media Days today in the College Football Pulse. Ohio State released their Dudes of the Week. Should Anthony Thompson be the best player on the Ohio State Basketball team? #Buckeyes and more!

Evan G. Watkins and Jacob Maggard get together as the offseason winds down to discuss expectations for Virginia Tech's offense and defense as the Hokies prepare to take the field for Year 1 of the James Franklin era.

The Fast Lane with Ed Lane: Thursday, July 16. 2026

Hour 3: Will Pitt football start the season 5-0 this year? Does ChatGPT know who Harry Callas is? And Dom gives his Kyle Dubas and Matt Campbell hot takes.

AWadd is LIVE at ACC Kickoff thanks to CowanGates and he is surrounded by Hokies! From HC James Franklin to players like Kemari Copeland and Marcellous Hawkins and more! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!

AWadd is LIVE at ACC Kickoff presented by CowanGates! He hangs with the Hokies including new AD and Head Coach as well as a number of star players, legends from Hokies past and more! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!

Ben Brahmer's football journey started in Pierce, Nebraska—a town of just 1,800 people. After winning two state championships and developing under coaches he trusted, Brahmer made one of the biggest decisions of his career by following that coaching staff to Penn State.In this Penn State Athletics feature, Brahmer shares what growing up in small-town Nebraska taught him about hard work, why his family shaped who he is, what made Penn State feel like home, and why he's excited to experience Beaver Stadium for the first time.Hear how the tight end built his game through discipline, faith, family, and a blue-collar mindset that's a natural fit for Penn State Football.Presented by: PAM Health - https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Small-Town Nebraska Roots00:18 Family That Built His Work Ethic00:33 Dreaming of Football00:42 Winning State Championships01:07 The Coach Who Changed Everything01:22 Following His Coaches01:42 Why Penn State Was the Right Choice02:15 Why Penn State Fits Him02:27 Adjusting to a New Team02:44 Leading by Example02:55 Golf, Fishing & Life Off the Field03:01 Faith, Family & Staying Grounded03:15 Ready for Beaver Stadium#PennState #WeAre #CollegeFootballTags - Penn State Football, Penn State, Ben Brahmer, Ben Brahmer interview, Penn State Athletics, Nittany Lions, James Franklin, Penn State tight end, College Football, Big Ten Football, Nebraska football, Pierce Nebraska, Football interview, NCAA Football, Tight End, Beaver Stadium, Happy Valley, Penn State players, We Are Penn State, College athlete interview, Blue Collar Football, Penn State 2026, Football recruiting, Athlete story, Penn State offense

The Bucky Report continues the Wisconsin Football 2026 Know Your Foe series with a deep dive into the Penn State Nittany Lions!We're joined by Andrew and Vince from the Nittany Blues Podcast to preview Penn State Football heading into the 2026 college football season. After a stunningly disappointing 2025 season and the end of the James Franklin era, Penn State enters a new chapter under head coach Matt Campbell with major roster turnover and plenty of questions surrounding one of the Big Ten's biggest programs.What went wrong for Penn State in 2025? Can Matt Campbell quickly rebuild the Nittany Lions into a Big Ten contender? What should fans expect from Rocco Becht at quarterback? And what are the biggest strengths, weaknesses and concerns surrounding Penn State's new-look roster?We break down:

In this college football podcast episode, we begin our three-part 2026 ACC preview by zooming out and attempting to make sense of the conference as a whole. Miami enters the season as the clear favorite, with Darian Mensah taking over at quarterback and another roster built to reach the College Football Playoff. But can the Hurricanes finally win their first ACC championship? From there, we sort the rest of the ACC into contender tiers and confront the question that defines the league this season: Who comes after Miami? We debate how much to trust Kevin Jennings and SMU, Jeff Brohm’s latest rebuild at Louisville, Clemson’s return to Chad Morris and the long list of possible challengers lurking in the conference’s crowded middle. We also examine the unusually unsettled quarterback landscape, widespread offensive line turnover, the arrival of James Franklin at Virginia Tech and the pressure facing Mike Norvell at Florida State. Plus, we identify our ACC pet teams, search for surprise storylines and hold an entirely unnecessary conference nickname draft.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with Andy Bitter, who covers Virginia Tech for Tech Sideline, telling us why there's such optimism for the program under James Franklin, which loss caused a major shift in the mindset of the Va Tech administration, and if teams are actually happy with the ACC; then, the guys do a bit of a MAXX BALL Preview of the ACC, especially the teams that'll challenge Miami; later, Greg lays out how Virginia Tech & James Franklin could become a team to watch out for; and finally, we go over the one or two sleeper teams that could make some noise in the ACC "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penn State tight end Gabe Burkle shares his football journey from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Happy Valley, reflecting on the family members who shaped his career, why following his coaches to Penn State mattered so much, and what it's like preparing to play in front of more than 100,000 fans at Beaver Stadium.Burkle discusses growing up in Iowa, his father's football influence, memorable high school moments, transferring to Penn State, adjusting to one of college football's biggest environments, his competitive side away from football, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming season.Presented by: Pam Health - https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Meet Gabe Burkle00:08 Growing Up in Iowa00:29 Following His Father's Football Path00:49 So Big He Was Prohibited From Tackling01:03 Favorite High School Football Memories01:17 Why He Chose Penn State02:28 How Teammates Describe Him02:33 Cornhole & Spikeball Competition02:50 Golf, TV Shows & Life Away From Football03:06 Best Golfers on Penn State03:29 Excitement for Beaver StadiumFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#PennState #WeAre #CollegeFootballTags - Penn State Football, Penn State, Nittany Lions, Gabe Burkle, Penn State Tight End, College Football, Big Ten Football, Beaver Stadium, Happy Valley, James Franklin, Penn State Interview, Penn State Athletics, Tight End, Iowa State Football, College Football Interview, NCAA Football, Penn State Fans, We Are, Football Player Interview, Penn State 2026

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest headlines from Big 12 Media Days, starting with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark refusing to speak in detail about the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech. They also react to the Big 12 announcing its highly criticized partnership with Monster Energy. Plus, they discuss the latest James Franklin, Whit Babcock, Penn State, and Virginia Tech conversation.0:00 Introduction3:20 Warde Manuel28:20 Brett Yormark Monster Energy43:50 Texas Tech/Brendan Sorsby55:55 James Franklin

Robby Stanley and Big Joe Dubin wrapping up the week on Robby and Rexrode.  Joe's question of the day: What is the best ever arcade game?  We have some fun with that one.  Robby's question today, what is the most disliked pro sports team in Nashville?  Is it the Ravens? Jags? Blackhawks?  We take your phones.  What kind of impact do we think James Franklin is going to have at Virginia Tech this season?

The Penn State defensive tackle opens up about growing up in Washington, D.C., the family members who shaped him, the hilarious story of hiding under a tree during his first football practices, earning his first college offer before he even understood recruiting, and why James Franklin ultimately convinced him that Happy Valley was home.Cook also discusses overcoming self-doubt, transforming from a 250-pound defensive end into a Big Ten defensive tackle, and the emotional moment that confirmed Penn State was where he belonged.Presented by: Pam Health - https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Meet De'Andre Cook00:18 The Family That Built Him00:36 How Football Entered His Life00:57 The Hilarious Pee-Wee Story01:22 High School Football Memories01:44 Coach Lojo Changed Everything02:08 His First College Offer02:41 Overcoming Self-Doubt03:22 Why He Chose Penn State04:03 The Emotional Beaver Stadium Moment04:20 Biggest College Adjustment04:49 Growing Under Penn State Coaches05:18 How He Wants Fans to Remember HimFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley #pennstatefootball #nittanylions #jamesfranklin #bigtenfootball #pennstatedefensivetackle #deandrecookpennstate #pennstaterecruiting #pennstateinterview #footballrecruiting #WashingtonDCfootball #ncaafootball #collegeathlete #playerprofile #pennstateathletics #nittanylionsfootball

Austin gives us a topic on who are the biggest winners and losers of the James Franklin firing at Penn State

Your boys are back and this week we're doing something a little different. James Franklin is on record talking about how he needs to figure out who the "Erasers" are going to be on this football team. We not only look at the current roster and identify who we think will be erasers in 2026 but also look back and talk about the great all-time erasers in Virginia Tech history.

In this episode, Pete and Sam start with the exciting news that Logan Thomas is headed to the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. The Hokies also added another talented recruit to the 2027 class this past week, and James Franklin shared his vision for VT football in a revealing interview with Urban Meyer. The guys also break down the initial College Football 27 player ratings, discuss the biggest Hokie snubs, and react to the game's toughest places to play before they share their final thoughts on new Virginia Tech AD Brian White and what his hiring means for the future of Hokie athletics.

John Canzano talks with Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft and Fox Broadcaster John Strong. Kraft says he received death threats after the firing of James Franklin. Strong talks about the dream of calling a World Cup on American soil. Subscribe to this podcast. Support our sponsors -- Adidas, Jamba, and The Wall (www.ByTheWall.com). Read JohnCanzano.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAlex, Richard, and Godfrey spend this subscriber episode reopening some of college football's ugliest firing files: the decisions that looked reckless in the moment, the ones that aged like bad cheese, and the cases where the process was the bad before the next hire even got started. The trip runs from Nebraska and Washington through FIU, East Carolina, Maryland, and Ole Miss, with athletic directors getting at least as much scrutiny as the fired coaches.In this episode:* 2:23: The honorable-mention bucket, including Bo Pelini, Larry Coker, Jeff Jagodzinski, Rick Neuheisel, and Mike Price.* 17:24: Nebraska actually gets its own division, with Frank Solich tagging in* 22:13: Mario Cristobal at FIU, an incomprehensible mistake* 32:38: Ruffin McNeill at East Carolina, which becomes a real AD disaster tale* 41:27: Ralph Friedgen at Maryland is arguably the worst of all, feat. a James Franklin “coach in waiting” messEveryone can hear a free preview of this episode To get the whole thing, become a paid subscriber today. For $10 a month (or you can get a free month with an annual subscription), subscribers get about twice as many Split Zone Duo podcasts, as well as our coach carousel reporting, deep dives on college football history, Q&A opportunities, and many more goodies as we think of them. You also help keep this show independent and ensure we're making a podcast that puts our listeners, not anyone else, first.Producer: Anthony Vito

-Franklin was on The Triple Option podcast last week and said that although things did not end well, it no doubt was better than when he gotthere…he was 104-45 in his time at Penn State and 64-36 in B1G play-Let's not forget that Penn State did just go to the semifinals 2 years ago…will they regret moving on?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Crain & Cone preview and break down the upcoming season for the Virginia Tech Hokies, which will be the first year for James Franklin in Blacksburg. -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos daily: https://www.youtube.com/@CrainAndCone -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #virginiatech #virginiatechhokies Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which CFB coach improves from last year's win total the most? LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin, Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Wittingham, Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh, Virginia Tech Hokies head coach James Franklin, Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall? Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! Winner take all tonight in College World Series as the Oklahoma Sooners try to win another national championship for the SEC as they face the North Carolina Tar Heels. PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we examine the most interesting college football teams hovering around the bowl eligibility line in 2026. With win totals sitting at 5.5 or 6.5, these are the teams that could just as easily surge to 8-4 as stumble into 5-7, and we try to figure out which direction they’re headed before preview season officially begins. We start with Florida and the Jon Sumrall reboot, then dig into Arizona State’s questions, Kentucky’s brutal SEC schedule, Minnesota’s surprisingly low win total, and Virginia Tech’s fascinating reset under James Franklin. Plus, we debate whether TCU has enough runway and whether Wisconsin is finally ready to clear the bar under Luke Fickell. Also: Dan searches for a new lease, Ty searches for a Seattle soccer ticket, third-quarter sing-along traditions, the dangers of too many stadium sound effects, and how fuzzy June math led us directly to the today's concept. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro7:25 - Explaining Teeter Teams9:32 - Florida Gators16:47 - Arizona State Sun Devils23:29 - Kentucky Wildcats30:10 - Minnesota Golden Gophers37:52 - Virginia Tech Hokies44:18 - TCU Horned Frogs49:59 - Wisconsin BadgersSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.