Podcast appearances and mentions of James Franklin

We dive into the Big Ten with the second part of our three-part conference preview series, breaking down nine teams with detailed previews of the conference's contenders and most compelling storylines. From the Penn State hype train to Purdue's "Pastrami of the Big Ten," we give you enough to be dangerous around the water cooler. In this college football podcast episode, we examine Ohio State's championship odds with new coordinators Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia, debate whether Julian Sayin can handle the pressure in Week One against Texas, and wonder if the Buckeyes can overcome so many new variables. We break down James Franklin's "Phil Collins" moment with a loaded roster of veterans, a splash hire of Jim Knowles to run the defense, and a schedule working in their favor. We analyze Oregon's talent-heavy retooling under Dan Lanning, questioning whether Dante Moore and a loaded-but-unproven roster can match last year's success. Plus, we debate Michigan's ceiling with true freshman Bryce Underwood potentially starting behind a rebuilt offense, and examine the fascinating battle between Illinois' experience-heavy roster and Indiana's portal-powered reload under Curt Cignetti. We also explore Maryland's youth movement with four-star freshman Malik Washington, Northwestern's impossible schedule in their temporary lakefront stadium, and Purdue's complete roster overhaul under Barry Odom, featuring 69 new players and the "most erotic sandwich potential" in college football. Can Penn State finally beat Ohio State when they matter? Can Ryan Day get the Michigan monkey off his back? This is your comprehensive guide to the most intriguing storylines and burning questions in the Big Ten's upper crust. Timestamps:3:50 - Ohio State Preview20:40 - Penn State Preview34:09 - Oregon Preview43:21 - Michigan Preview54:40 - Illinois Preview1:03:55 - Indiana Preview1:13:26 - Maryland Preview1:20:27 - Northwestern Preview1:26:32 - Purdue PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Can you feel the disappointment in the air?On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at what it will take for James Franklin to keep his job at Penn State should he come up short in the College Football Playoff once again.From there, the guys questioned Haynes King's logic of poking the big brother bear up in Athens during ACC Media Days.After that, the guys rolled up their meat sleeves to proudly hand out 15 awards in Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi's honor with The Bronzed Meat Sleeves.It may still be summertime, but school is about to be back in session over on False Start!

Pat Forde says the hottest rivalry in college football isn't between schools, it's between leagues. The Big Ten vs. SEC ("That Other Conference") has gone from a simmer to a boil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Pat Forde "Friend of Show" joins the show RedZone Baseball Hall of Fame inductions - Ichiro leaves them laughing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penn State Head Coach James Franklin joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team this season, the importance of adding Jim Knowles and much more! 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

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. SEC vs Big 10 vs Notre Dame NFL Blitz: Aaron Rodgers says only 10 to 12 teams have a real shot at winning it all Best and Worst of the Day

It’s a Football Friday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe! The guys open the show discussing Jets QB Justin Fields going down with a dislocated toe injury in practice, which opens a discussion about the crew’s different physical deformities & a faceplant seen around the country “ICYMI.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea In today's episode we discuss the most recent media day comments made by Curt Cignetti, Rhett Lashlee, and James Franklin. After that we debut our top 10 players in College Football lists' and debate who are the most over hyped teams as we head into the 2025 season. 00:00 Intro 04:45 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti 'adopting SEC scheduling style' 16:36 Rhett Lashlee calls out SEC for 'lack of depth' 25:20 Trump signs NIL executive order 29:18 James Franklin is not happy with Big Ten media days landing in Las Vegas 38:46 Could we soon see North Carolina in the SEC? 40:03 Top 10 players in College Football 01:00:30 Who are the most over hyped teams entering 2025? ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Twisted Tea - Grab a refreshing Twisted Tea today https://www.twistedtea.com/locations Vuori - Go to https://vuori.com/ROUGHNESS for 20% off your first purchase. Wayfair - Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code UR. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/SMITH. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Follow the podcast on... Facebook: facebook.com/UnnecRoughness Instagram: instagram.com/unnecroughness/ Twitter: twitter.com/unnecroughness/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@unnecroughnessYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/unnecroughness

Which Nick Saban era quarterback will Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson most resemble? Is there an Alabama Football comparison? Same question for the Auburn Tigers, which Auburn Football QB will Jackson Arnold most resemble? SEC Expansion again? Are the North Carolina Tar Hells coming to the SEC? Do you want them? Do you want them without The Duke Blue Devils? SEC commissioner Greg Sankey claps back at Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and his “The Other Conference” line. The Tennessee Volunteers have another major problem with another major player. What might be their best returning player, DB Boo Carter, may be a hold out for Tennessee Football. If a Memphis Tigers DB really sent a playbook and signals to a UTSA Roadrunners QB, what should be the punishment? Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix is jealous of the house of Alabama Football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who is poised for a breakout season in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Nick Saban era quarterback will Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson most resemble? Is there an Alabama Football comparison? Same question for the Auburn Tigers, which Auburn Football QB will Jackson Arnold most resemble? SEC Expansion again? Are the North Carolina Tar Hells coming to the SEC? Do you want them? Do you want them without The Duke Blue Devils? SEC commissioner Greg Sankey claps back at Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and his “The Other Conference” line. The Tennessee Volunteers have another major problem with another major player. What might be their best returning player, DB Boo Carter, may be a hold out for Tennessee Football. If a Memphis Tigers DB really sent a playbook and signals to a UTSA Roadrunners QB, what should be the punishment? Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix is jealous of the house of Alabama Football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who is poised for a breakout season in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Nick Saban era quarterback will Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson most resemble? Is there an Alabama Football comparison? Same question for the Auburn Tigers, which Auburn Football QB will Jackson Arnold most resemble? SEC Expansion again? Are the North Carolina Tar Hells coming to the SEC? Do you want them? Do you want them without The Duke Blue Devils? SEC commissioner Greg Sankey claps back at Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and his “The Other Conference” line. The Tennessee Volunteers have another major problem with another major player. What might be their best returning player, DB Boo Carter, may be a hold out for Tennessee Football. If a Memphis Tigers DB really sent a playbook and signals to a UTSA Roadrunners QB, what should be the punishment? Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix is jealous of the house of Alabama Football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who is poised for a breakout season in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Nick Saban era quarterback will Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson most resemble? Is there an Alabama Football comparison? Same question for the Auburn Tigers, which Auburn Football QB will Jackson Arnold most resemble? SEC Expansion again? Are the North Carolina Tar Hells coming to the SEC? Do you want them? Do you want them without The Duke Blue Devils? SEC commissioner Greg Sankey claps back at Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and his “The Other Conference” line. The Tennessee Volunteers have another major problem with another major player. What might be their best returning player, DB Boo Carter, may be a hold out for Tennessee Football. If a Memphis Tigers DB really sent a playbook and signals to a UTSA Roadrunners QB, what should be the punishment? Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix is jealous of the house of Alabama Football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who is poised for a breakout season in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jam-packed show featuring conversations with Demond Williams, Ryan Day, Jedd Fisch, Drew Allar, and James Franklin. We dive into Ohio State's quarterback outlook, Washington's new identity under Fisch, and what's driving confidence at Penn State. Plus, reaction to Dan Lanning's push for a revamped CFB calendar, a new bill being debated in the House, and what a soft cap era could mean for roster management. We also unveil our Big Ten QB rankings — and why Ohio State and Oregon may need more from their signal-callers. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Demond Williams chat 9:30 Ryan Day chat 24:00 OSU expectations 28:00 Schedule thoughts 32:30 Jedd Fisch chat 45:30 Drew Allar chat 58:30 Big Ten QB rankings 1:09:00 Soft cap era? 1:16:00 James Franklin chat Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠ Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠ For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

We are 25 years into this century, who would be the SEC All Century team? Do any players from the Alabama Crimson Tide or Auburn Tigers make it? Which Alabama Football or Auburn Football players should be there? PFF College has released their pre-season All SEC team and it speaks volumes about what they think of the Auburn Football receiver room. Who are the best and worst SEC coaches? CBS Sports ranks them, do we agree? One streak may come to an end when the Texas Longhorns visit the Georgia Bulldogs in November. Will Texas Football or Georgia Football see the end of a run? Talking season continues, today: Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin on pressure Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning on motivation Florida State Seminoles coach Mike Norvell on being pissed Maryland Terrapins coach Mike Locksley on losing locker room Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal on finishing Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert gives us a bizarre burger. Who are College Football's surprise teams? Phil Steele gives us ten to watch. One reason for optimism for every NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are 25 years into this century, who would be the SEC All Century team? Do any players from the Alabama Crimson Tide or Auburn Tigers make it? Which Alabama Football or Auburn Football players should be there? PFF College has released their pre-season All SEC team and it speaks volumes about what they think of the Auburn Football receiver room. Who are the best and worst SEC coaches? CBS Sports ranks them, do we agree? One streak may come to an end when the Texas Longhorns visit the Georgia Bulldogs in November. Will Texas Football or Georgia Football see the end of a run? Talking season continues, today: Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin on pressure Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning on motivation Florida State Seminoles coach Mike Norvell on being pissed Maryland Terrapins coach Mike Locksley on losing locker room Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal on finishing Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert gives us a bizarre burger. Who are College Football's surprise teams? Phil Steele gives us ten to watch. One reason for optimism for every NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are 25 years into this century, who would be the SEC All Century team? Do any players from the Alabama Crimson Tide or Auburn Tigers make it? Which Alabama Football or Auburn Football players should be there? PFF College has released their pre-season All SEC team and it speaks volumes about what they think of the Auburn Football receiver room. Who are the best and worst SEC coaches? CBS Sports ranks them, do we agree? One streak may come to an end when the Texas Longhorns visit the Georgia Bulldogs in November. Will Texas Football or Georgia Football see the end of a run? Talking season continues, today: Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin on pressure Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning on motivation Florida State Seminoles coach Mike Norvell on being pissed Maryland Terrapins coach Mike Locksley on losing locker room Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal on finishing Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert gives us a bizarre burger. Who are College Football's surprise teams? Phil Steele gives us ten to watch. One reason for optimism for every NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are 25 years into this century, who would be the SEC All Century team? Do any players from the Alabama Crimson Tide or Auburn Tigers make it? Which Alabama Football or Auburn Football players should be there? PFF College has released their pre-season All SEC team and it speaks volumes about what they think of the Auburn Football receiver room. Who are the best and worst SEC coaches? CBS Sports ranks them, do we agree? One streak may come to an end when the Texas Longhorns visit the Georgia Bulldogs in November. Will Texas Football or Georgia Football see the end of a run? Talking season continues, today: Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin on pressure Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning on motivation Florida State Seminoles coach Mike Norvell on being pissed Maryland Terrapins coach Mike Locksley on losing locker room Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal on finishing Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert gives us a bizarre burger. Who are College Football's surprise teams? Phil Steele gives us ten to watch. One reason for optimism for every NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! R.I.P Hulk Hogan!! 20 Most Interesting takes us to Eugene Oregon for a look at The Ducks. The UFL could be coming to Columbus. Joe Burrow talks at Bengals Camp. The Browns released an alternate uniform that created some buzz. Dan Lanning and James Franklin took their turns at Big Ten Media Days. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, James Crepea of the Oregonian, What's Up, Emails, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Penn State, Washington, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Oregon and Minnesota were the schools of the day at B1G Media Days in Vegas… How does James Franklin deal with being the potential favorite in the league this year? What's the pressure like on Luke Fickell? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Day took the top honor for best coach, followed by this in order: Dan Lanning, James Franklin, Lincoln Riley, Kirk Ferentz, Curt Cignetti, Bret Bielema, PJ Fleck, Matt Rhule, and Jedd Fisch If Rhule and Nebraska elevate to a 9 or 10 win program this year, how much can he climb? Lots of good coaches in the way so it might take several good years to get higher on the list…or maybe a playoff appearance and a win in the playoffs… Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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We hear a little bit from Penn State head coach James Franklin and he has some takes.

Rick has trouble calling the show, Tony Petitti has lost the court of public opinion, which villains have no facial hair, PJ Fleck loves himself some Matt Rhule, and James Franklin wonders why Big Ten Media Days is in Las Vegas.

The guys reprise the highlights of Dan Lanning's press conference from B1G Ten Media Days and dive into the QB question overshadowing all the talent on the rest of the roster including Kenyon Sadiq at TE. Is there a silent assassin in the conference this year, and can James Franklin handle being the favorite this season?

The Big Ten preseason poll is out, and Penn State has been picked for the No. 1 spot. On this episode, Jason Whitlock breaks down the rankings and argues that Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin is over-rated and will not, despite the hype, be winning the Big Ten championship. Franklin, who Whitlock labels the "Great Black Hope,” is the conference's Gerry Cooney: The wins on his record have been racked up against such non-heavy hitters as SMU and Boise State, while his teams' performance against top teams has been pitiful. PSU rival Ohio State is another Big Ten favorite, and Franklin's teams have a 1-10 record against the Buckeyes and eight straight losses. Later in the show, Whitlock discusses Jerry Jones' latest eyebrow-raising press conference and how the 82-year-old is now an old man incapable of not speaking the truth. Whitlock revisits the list of nominees for Purple Hearts earned by combating woke sports, as well as sports-fan demands submitted by listeners (and some they rejected). In the wake of The Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's untimely death, Whitlock rounds out the show with a can't-miss rundown of the greatest-ever black sitcoms. It's a jam-packed show today with tons of entertaining information! ​​Today's Sponsors: Pre-Born PreBorn's Network of Clinics provides free ultrasounds to women with unplanned pregnancies and not only do they save lives but they love and care for these hurting women. Will you stand with PreBorn? To donate, just dial #250 and say the keyword BABY, or donate securely at https://preborn.com/FEARLESS. Relief Factor With Relief Factor, you'll feel better every day, and you'll live better every day. Get their 3-Week QuickStart for only $19.95 – that's less than a dollar a day. Call 1-800-4-Relief Or Visit ⁠https://ReliefFactor.com   BlueChew Your first month of BlueChew is FREE! Head to https://BlueChew.com and use promo code FEARLESS at checkout and pay $5 for shipping. That's it. Join BlueChew's global mission to make better sex the dominant drive of modern society. Huge thanks to BlueChew for sponsoring this revolution. SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1  We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLTCLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Focus says Alabama only needs “consistent” QB play to win the National Championship. Do you view the Alabama Football roster as stacked as PFF College? The Auburn Tigers may land a much needed recruit today. 4-Star LB Jaquez Wilkes of Wadley makes his announcement, will he choose Auburn Football? We react to the SEC Media Poll and the Big Ten Media Poll. What did the voters get right, what did they get wrong? The Penn State Nittany Lions are picked to win the Big Ten, CBS Sports Tom Fornelli calls this a “career defining” season for Penn State Football coach James Franklin. Can he finally deliver? Brad Crawford of CBS Sports gives us a bold SEC prediction for all the SEC teams. We do what we always do: Are they even bold? Will they happen? Scottie Scheffler rolls to another major win, his first Open Championship victory. He is now tracking along the Tiger Woods path, can he continue that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Focus says Alabama only needs “consistent” QB play to win the National Championship. Do you view the Alabama Football roster as stacked as PFF College? The Auburn Tigers may land a much needed recruit today. 4-Star LB Jaquez Wilkes of Wadley makes his announcement, will he choose Auburn Football? We react to the SEC Media Poll and the Big Ten Media Poll. What did the voters get right, what did they get wrong? The Penn State Nittany Lions are picked to win the Big Ten, CBS Sports Tom Fornelli calls this a “career defining” season for Penn State Football coach James Franklin. Can he finally deliver? Brad Crawford of CBS Sports gives us a bold SEC prediction for all the SEC teams. We do what we always do: Are they even bold? Will they happen? Scottie Scheffler rolls to another major win, his first Open Championship victory. He is now tracking along the Tiger Woods path, can he continue that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Focus says Alabama only needs “consistent” QB play to win the National Championship. Do you view the Alabama Football roster as stacked as PFF College? The Auburn Tigers may land a much needed recruit today. 4-Star LB Jaquez Wilkes of Wadley makes his announcement, will he choose Auburn Football? We react to the SEC Media Poll and the Big Ten Media Poll. What did the voters get right, what did they get wrong? The Penn State Nittany Lions are picked to win the Big Ten, CBS Sports Tom Fornelli calls this a “career defining” season for Penn State Football coach James Franklin. Can he finally deliver? Brad Crawford of CBS Sports gives us a bold SEC prediction for all the SEC teams. We do what we always do: Are they even bold? Will they happen? Scottie Scheffler rolls to another major win, his first Open Championship victory. He is now tracking along the Tiger Woods path, can he continue that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Focus says Alabama only needs “consistent” QB play to win the National Championship. Do you view the Alabama Football roster as stacked as PFF College? The Auburn Tigers may land a much needed recruit today. 4-Star LB Jaquez Wilkes of Wadley makes his announcement, will he choose Auburn Football? We react to the SEC Media Poll and the Big Ten Media Poll. What did the voters get right, what did they get wrong? The Penn State Nittany Lions are picked to win the Big Ten, CBS Sports Tom Fornelli calls this a “career defining” season for Penn State Football coach James Franklin. Can he finally deliver? Brad Crawford of CBS Sports gives us a bold SEC prediction for all the SEC teams. We do what we always do: Are they even bold? Will they happen? Scottie Scheffler rolls to another major win, his first Open Championship victory. He is now tracking along the Tiger Woods path, can he continue that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Focus says Alabama only needs “consistent” QB play to win the National Championship. Do you view the Alabama Football roster as stacked as PFF College? The Auburn Tigers may land a much needed recruit today. 4-Star LB Jaquez Wilkes of Wadley makes his announcement, will he choose Auburn Football? We react to the SEC Media Poll and the Big Ten Media Poll. What did the voters get right, what did they get wrong? The Penn State Nittany Lions are picked to win the Big Ten, CBS Sports Tom Fornelli calls this a “career defining” season for Penn State Football coach James Franklin. Can he finally deliver? Brad Crawford of CBS Sports gives us a bold SEC prediction for all the SEC teams. We do what we always do: Are they even bold? Will they happen? Scottie Scheffler rolls to another major win, his first Open Championship victory. He is now tracking along the Tiger Woods path, can he continue that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overtime with William Patteson 7.17.25: "Jermod McCoy Injury Update, NFL News Cycle, & James Franklin" by Fanrun Radio

Things Discussed: Playoff expansion: SEC and Big Ten are trying to strongarm their 2-loss teams in without having those teams play anybody. Seth: Don't care anymore, because once you go past six teams it's an invitational and you've got a playoff champion, not a season champion. Did Team 12 have a better season than Team 1 if they get eliminated? If not you're not a season champion. What we should care about—and here's where our needs align with Puppet Petitti and the TV exec with his arm up Tony's ass at the moment—are better games. I like having a Big Ten Showcase where you play the best games that weren't played, and do that in every league, and THEN use that information to make your small playoff field. You can also expand that concept to a national invitational round of matchups. Just get rid of the bracket, which is too rigid, and say these are the matchups we think we need at the end of the season to make our field. The losers can then still play in the bowls, so you aren't stuck with Middle Tennessee State on December 31st when Tennessee ended their season in December in Columbus, Ohio. Is Penn State a fraud? Sam: easy schedule. Seth: Michigan's 2023 schedule was the same, with the gauntlet at the end. Just need to come up with a tinpot scandal for them—suggestion: go after them for tampering. Why is PSU a favorite? Seth: because Big Ten powers are spending to retain their best players, and getting players because their fans are their superpower. PSU is like us (cultish); Michigan won Bryce in part because he saw how awful LSU fans are to their team, and had been around enough Michigan losses like that to see that Michigan fans stay behind their guys. Penn State fans are the same way. They are behind their dudes. I don't think James Franklin is a top-five/championship-caliber coach, but Penn State fans are a top-five, championship-caliber fanbase, and when you have a superpower you can win. Michigan basketball: The issue is their best five lineup isn't a shooting lineup. Shooting from the guys who aren't shooters: via Dusty via Sam they *say* they can do it: Cadeau is a 40% shooter on catch-and-shoots, Gayle found his stroke again, Yaxel says he's going to show it, Morez and Mara also say they can shoot but weren't allowed to. We believe Grady can shoot, Cason can shoot, and Burnett can shoot, but you don't have any lineups with those three. X-factor is LJ Cason and whether they can maximize Mara by having him go hard for 20 minutes and letting Morez take the rest. Might want to figure out lineups instead of a five and backups with different players taking on more creation so they don't have to be shooters, while always keeping 2 guys on the court who will knock down an inside-out. Shoot more slop please; this team can rebound, so a 40% shot from two might be more like a 50% shot in reality, and that 1 PPP is a heck of a lot more valuable than the 0 PPP you get from a turnover.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why DJ Lagway has made college football forget all about Dylan Raiola — and why that's a problem. JT calls out the weird obsession Texas fans have with Oklahoma and exposes the real reason they're scared of John Mateer. He goes in on James Franklin's big-game curse, explains how Texas Tech's $28 million roster could shake the CFP to its core, and warns the sport what happens if Miami finally puts it all together. JT ends with a bold prediction about Oregon's national title window that might hit harder than you think.Ask ChatGPT

The 2025 college football season is here, and Saturday Cadence is back for Season 4! Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down Ohio State's chances to repeat with new coordinators and a QB battle brewing. Can Penn State finally meet expectations under James Franklin? The crew also previews key national contenders like Texas, Notre Dame, and Clemson while diving into major SEC storylines, including Alabama's defensive identity and Georgia's revenge tour.Subscribe and join us weekly as we cover the top storylines, games, and teams shaping the college football landscape.

Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube started off with Matt Schick, from ESPN & Big Ten Radio, telling us where Scott Frost was wrong in the comments about leaving Nebraska, why James Franklin doesn't get enough credit, and his expectations for the Big Ten in 2025; then, it's Greg's turn to tell some old camp stories; later, Nick Kelly, who covers Alabama for AL.com, says what it means that Ty Simpson isn't coming to SEC Media Days and what he wants to learn about the Tide in Atlanta; and finally, we lay out our weekend TV watching schedule, thanks to TD's Fine Furniture in Sumiton. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by Mike Poorman of StateCollege.com to explore his recent article regarding the longevity of Penn State head football coach James Franklin. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X and Instagram @stateofstatepod

Today on "Don't@ME", WNBA vs Trump Admin, UPenn swimmer speaks out, Naomi Osaka plays victim and Trump blamed for floods. Plus, NCAA Former Swimmer, Paula Scanlan reacts to California REJECTING the Trump Dept of Education's resolution agreement to follow federal law and keep men out of women's sports. And CBS Sports College Football Analyst and host “Josh Pate's College Football Show”, Josh Pate joins Dan to discuss ANY chance Thomas Castellanos leads FSU to victory over Alabama in week 1, is the SEC in for a down year and the Power 4 coach on the hottest seat this season… James Franklin, Mario Cristobal, Lincoln Riley?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It's just one of those days...On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) was back on the program to recount Athens and Fourth of July shenanigans with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com).Together, they looked at Big 12 Media Days beginning on Tuesday, as well as who some of the better quarterbacks in the country are.Outside of Tempe, who is taking Sam Leavitt over Garrett Nussmeier?To wrap up the show, the guys looked at James Franklin's chances of driving Penn State to a national championship, as well as some Local Scouting Report from Athens, Atlanta and Los Alamos.I could sleep when I lived alone and there were no fireworks, and this is False Start!

It's going to be a big year for Nick Singleton in 2025, acting as one of the faces of a Penn State team wrapped up in national championship expectations and potential preseason No. 1 recognition. But it's been a big offseason, too, as Singleton's face has quite literally been plastered everywhere ahead of the release of EA's College Football 26, which comes out on July 10. He (and James Franklin) appear on the cover of the deluxe edition of the video game. So ahead of the game's release and Singleton's long-anticipated senior season, PennLive caught up with the superstar running back to chat about the game, why he came back to Penn State and his goals for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football recruiting department has been taking body blows for the last week. Many of the team's top targets have chosen other destinations since Grayson McKeogh kicked off the trend by committing to Notre Dame last Wednesday. Yet the team has a chance to fight back and close out the week with a series of wins with other top prospects ready to decide. We'll cover it all on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, plus recap the final weekend of recruiting visits. Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder sit down for an hour to discuss the team's situation heading into July. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the conversation. We'll be talking with fans in the live chat throughout the show. If you want to make sure you're the first to hear about the team's commitments when they happen, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive alerts when we post our Committed videos. Of course, if you can't catch today's show live, you can watch the replay on our channel, embedded in this article, or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State lands another high-potential tight end, more decisions comingPenn State secured a recruiting victory on Wednesday afternoon when four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn committed to the program. If you want a recap of his journey to the Nittany Lions, check out our latest video. However, we'll discuss Petersohn further to start today's show. Petersohn kicked off a string of recruiting decisions this week that will culminate in one of Penn State's top targets making his choice Friday evening. We'll recap the announced dates for the team's top targets in the coming days and weeks. Penn State tackle situation: Want vs NeedEarlier this week, Snyder wrote about the wants and needs left in the Class of 2026. Who is essential to add, and which players are luxury additions now that the team has 21 committed players? You can check out the full articl here, but one position we've detailed for several weeks is at tackle. We'll review how Penn State has recruited that position this year and what to make of the team's prospects at the position. White out and Lasch Bash Recap Finally, we'll review the team's final recruiting weekend in June. Penn State hosted its Lasch Bash and White Out camp on Sunday of this past week. Who showed up and who showed out? We'll recap the prospects and commits who were in attendance and what we learned about them. Did we miss something you want to discuss? Join the show live at 10 a.m. and drop your thoughts in the live chat!#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Can Penn State Rebound? Key recruiting decisions loom after tough week: BWI Live

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom explore the expectations for Penn State football this season. In a recent interview on “The Triple Option” podcast, head coach James Franklin spoke about the opportunity ahead of the Nittany Lions in 2025, RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, plus the future of college football. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X and Instagram @stateofstatepod

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is nearing its next round of commitment decisions in the Class of 2026. Today, we'll discuss the upcoming date and players to know. Also, after a week of missing top targets, it's a good time to give an equal voice to the work the team has done so far. We'll discuss the team's commitments and point out which players are hidden gems and underrated prospects. Finally, we'll answer your questions during the show and play Buy or Sell! Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show. Catch the show on replay in this article, on the BWI YouTube Channel, or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State decision days Minnesota native and Penn State tight end target Pierce Petersohn announced last night that he'll be revealing his decision for a college destination today. He kicks off the next round of important decisions from the team's top remaining targets, which include Jackson Ford and Damari Simeon this week. We'll run down the names and times that have announced their decision dates so far. If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications so that when the commitments break, you'll be the first to hear if Penn State has landed another prospect. From there, we'll pivot to discussing the team's current commits. Four-star tackle Kevin Brown was at the Rivals Five Star Challenge this week and did very well. We'll discuss his work this week. Brown is the team's highest-ranked player in the Class of 2026, but he's not the only good football player. After a week of missing on high-rated prospects, we'll try to give Penn State fans a bit of hope. We're listing the most underrated prospects in the class, and where we think they could end up by the time, all is said and done. Finally, reporter Greg Pickel will discuss the latest with Penn State wrestling prospect Bo Bassett, who made news by decommitting from Iowa last week. Buy or SellFinally, we'll round out June with another edition of Buy or Sell. We'll present a statement about the Penn State football team and either Buy or Sell that statement as fact. This week, we're discussing the team's chances of having a surprise starter and the team's long-term outlook on offense. Want to be part of the conversation and get your question on the BWI Mailbag? Join the live chat and ask a question. We'll answer your questions and take comments from the live chat during the show! Penn State's Most Underrated Prospects In 2026#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3

Chuck believes the full season start moving up to the current week zero is inevitable. Chuck and Heath discuss the building fan frustration at Auburn. Ryan Green of 1010 XL in Jacksonville looks at Florida's recent recruiting momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDNormally, Tuesdays on the BWI Live show are reserved primarily for discussions about the current Penn State football team, while the Thursday show focuses on recruiting. However, the Nittany Lions lost four top recruiting targets between Wednesday and Friday of last week. This recruiting news sparked a frenzy of panic among Penn State fans to the point that even reporter Nate Bauer wrote about it on Friday. So, today, we'll discuss the bigger implications of Penn State's loss of Khary Adams, Joey O'Brien, Greyson McKeogh, and Luke Wafle to its top rivals. We'll discuss the emotional impact, the logical next steps, and what the big picture means for the team's ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport, given the influence of NIL on recruiting. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss this, plus the latest roster update from the team and your questions! We'll be opening the live chat for discussion from fans throughout the show. Gang Green sets in for Penn State recruitingThree of the four players mentioned earlier all chose Notre Dame over Penn State. Meanwhile, Wafle chose USC over Ohio State in a bidding war that reportedly eclipsed 2 million dollars in NIL money. We'll address each individual recruiting situation and then consider them as part of a larger picture. Can Penn State's current model of retention withstand the new economy of recruiting? Will the program be cut off from top talent each cycle? Bauer and recruiting reporter Sean Fitz will dive deep into the topic to give Penn State fans a much-needed perspective on the topic. Penn State roster update and long-term weight changes In team-specific news, Penn State released its latest roster update, with Jabree Coleman joining the program this week. With it came updated weights for the program's athletes. We've tracked the progress of each player since January, and today, we'll reveal the biggest weight gainers and losers this offseason. What context should fans take from this? We'll discuss players who are transforming their bodies and which players may be falling behind for one reason or another. Nickel corner battle hinges on fall camp We also talked to Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles this month. What did he say about his defense, and what he expects from the team this year? Bauer spoke to Knowles in an exclusive one-on-one interview recently, and he'll preview that conversation on today's show. In a separate conversation, Knowles discussed his nickel position in depth with BWI. We'll discuss the big takeaways from that conversation and what they mean for the team's defense this fall. Finally, despite the earlier recruiting focus on the show, there's more recruiting news to discuss this week. We'll wrap up the show with Fitz's recruiting update, discussing the news from this past weekend and the decisions looming on the horizon for the Penn State Class of 2026. #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Recruiting Takes a Hit + Roster Update and Weight Changes

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe decision days are here for Penn State's top targets in the Class of 2026 and so far, the news hasn't been great. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we'll discuss the top prospects that have made or will make their college decisions in the coming days. Reporter Ryan Snyder sits down for an hour to relate the current situation to Penn State fans on today's show. We'll also recap the prospect camp from Wednesday and preview the weekend of camps starting on Friday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest Penn State Football recruiting news and ask your questions of the show! We'll interact with the live chat throughout the show and take questions from the audience. Want to know when we go live? Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now and enable notifications so you can know when we post breaking news, live shows and more. Of course, if you want to get to the source of the news, subscribe to the site right now for just one dollar to try us out for a week. Penn State suffers a recruiting loss this week. More to come? The bad news for the top of Penn State's 2026 prospects started Wednesday when four-star tackle Greyson McKeogh chose Notre Dame over Penn State and Texas. Shortly after, industry experts put in picks for top defensive back targets Khary Adams and Joey O'Brien to join him in South Bend. After that, reports from On3 surfaced that USC and Ohio State were in a bidding war for top defensive end Luke Wafle, who was about to command a seven-figure NIL package. Where does that leave Penn State? Snyder will do his best to give fans the intel on why things are trending away from the Nittany Lions with in-state and regional targets. We'll also discuss who is left on the board and what the program can do to make up ground. Penn State finishing June with three camps in five days Penn State hosted a smaller mid-week camp on Wednesday that BWI attended. Several top commits and prospects were also in attendance. We'll discuss what we saw from defensive line commit Isaac Chukwurah, and 2027 target Abraham Sessay. Defensive back commits Julian Peterson and Matt Sieg also attended camp, which was our first time to see them work up close. We'll discuss how they performed. Previewing Visits and Camps to close JuneFinally, we'll preview the end of the 2025 June calendar. A recruiting dead period starts next week, lasting until the start of the 2025 season. It's the final chance to get prospects on campus for official visits and to have top targets visit the program. We'll discuss the upcoming players making their way to campus for a final round of official visits, and then those players will be invited to the Lasch Bash and White Out Camp on Sunday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube! #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team is deep in its offseason workouts but the recruiting efforts for the program are in high gear. On today's show, we'll preview Day Two of the Elite 11 Finals, where 2026 quarterback Troy Huhn is competing for Finals MVP. We'll also discuss the team's prospect camp schedule, which is busy this week, plus dig into the team's plans at linebacker. Join the show today at 10 a.m. with Greg Pickel hosting! The best way to know when Penn State news breaks is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, when Penn State gains a commitment, you'll be the first to know with our Committed video series. Go deeper into recruiting and more with a subscription to Blue White Illustrated. Get access for just one dollar to try us out for the first week. Penn State at the Elite 11 It's been six out of seven years that Penn State has had a quarterback commit at the Elite 11 finals in Los Angeles. We'll discuss the importance of having a player at the event and what it means for Huhn, who is Penn State's representative this year in a two QB class. Does Huhn need to win the event for it to be a successful year for Penn State? We'll discuss the event's history and how it found quarterback talent through the years. Next, we'll discuss what Penn State linebackers coach Dan Connor said about recent transfer Amare Campbell. Pickel wrote about the team's acquisition in the transfer portal and what drew Connor to him out of North Carolina. We'll discuss how he fits with the program and what Connor had to say about the room. Finally, we'll discuss Penn State's hunt for more talent this summer. The team hosts a prospect camp on Wednesday, which Blue White Illustrated will attend. Be sure to follow us on social media and on the Blue White Illustrated message board to get up-to-date information about the event. Buy or Sell We'll end the show by playing another round of Buy or Sell? We'll give a statement and then ask if you buy that fact or want to sell it for the upcoming 2025 season. Today, we'll be discussing the defensive starting unit and whether a transfer will start for the Nittany Lions; we'll also examine the team's backup quarterback situation. Of course, we'll be taking your questions throughout the show! JOin us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the action! #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Troy Huhn at Elite 11: What It Means for Penn State Football

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions hosted critical players this weekend, including a five-star offensive lineman. We recap the visits, plus discuss the big men up front for the current Penn State team. How many different line combinations can the team have this fall? We discuss what Phil Trautwein had to say about the group in June. We'll also preview Nate Bauer's conversation with Drew Allar, Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 

On the episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT explains why USC and Miami face national backlash for using NIL money in ways no different than Alabama, Georgia, or Texas—and why that double standard reveals deeper resentment. He also breaks down why Florida's playoff hopes are still alive despite a brutal SEC schedule, and how DJ Lagway could lead a breakout year. JT examines what Bill Belichick's presence means for college quarterbacks and why Alabama could overpower FSU in their Week 1 showdown. The episode wraps with a sharp critique of James Franklin's track record against elite teams and a takedown of the growing narrative that the Big Ten is catching the SEC in power, talent, or depth.

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt looks at 10 Head Coaches and breaks down how much pressure each is under heading into the upcoming season. He also points out which games in the schedule the temperature could really ratchet up on them. He discusses coaches with big expectations like Penn State's James Franklin and LSU's Brian Kelly as well as HC's like USC's Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma's Brent Venables who are trying to convince their fanbases that they are the right coaches for the jobs. What level of pressure is Kalen DeBoer under to perform in Year 2 at Alabama? How has Nico Iamaleava's departure affected the need for a big season for Josh Heupel at Tennessee? How comfortable are Billy Napier and Mike Norvell in the battle with Miami for supremacy in the state of Florida? It's been an eventful start at North Carolina for Bill Belichick – has he brought pressure on himself to perform in Year 1? Klatt also discusses the situation Luke Fickell finds himself in at Wisconsin as he tries to bring the Badgers back to the top half of the Big Ten while staring at one of the toughest schedules in the country. 0:00-1:45 Intro1:46-3:04 Klatt's coaching pressure index3:05-6:52 Kalen DeBoer6:53-10:16 James Franklin10:17-13:49 Lincoln Riley13:50-17:35 Brent Venables17:36-21:04 Brian Kelly21:05-25:07 Josh Heupel25:08-27:43 Bill Belichick27:44-30:06 Mike Norvell30:07-31:56 Billy Napier31:57-37:17 Luke Fickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices