Podcast appearances and mentions of max olson

College football's transfer portal has officially turned into free agency, and Max Olson, national college football reporter and transfer portal insider, joins the show to break down the chaos. Max explains the stunning Darian Mensah situation at Duke, Miami's aggressive NIL spending, and just how desperate programs are getting to secure elite quarterbacks. He also dives into Texas' late portal surge, Oregon's quarterback future, Baylor's position with DJ Lagway, and why so many high-profile recruits are already on their third schools. Plus, Max reveals the alarming number of players still without homes as the portal window closes and what that means for the future of roster building in college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #nil #transferportal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (1:00:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:40:00) Mickey Spagnola (2:05:00) CFB Championship Game Picks (2:20:00) Paul's “Top 5”/Super Chat's/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson shares his thoughts on the College Football National Championship game and gives an update on the chaotic transfer portal.

ESPN's Max Olson kicks things off and has the latest transfer portal news from College Football. Plus we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The college football transfer portal is a year-round engine of anxiety. ESPN’s Max Olson joins the show to unpack a wild portal season, from $6 million quarterback price tags to the legal mess surrounding Demond Williams at Washington. Why are some schools like Indiana and Texas Tech winning the arms race while others remain quiet? We go deep on the mechanics, the money, and the "fire hose" of news currently reshaping the sport.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The transfer portal chaos reached a new level this week, and Max Olson, senior college football writer for ESPN, joins 365 Sports to unpack it all. From the stunning Demond Williams contract situation to lingering quarterback dominoes at LSU, Miami, and Tennessee, the conversation dives into how tampering, NIL deals, and unenforceable contracts are reshaping roster building in real time. Olson also breaks down Texas Tech's blistering portal run, Indiana's rise, and why the portal may be accelerating parity faster than NIL ever could. This episode connects the biggest names still on the board with the bigger structural problems college football is now forced to confront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:35:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (1:00:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:45:00) Craig Smoak's “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports (2:20:00) Paul's “Top 5”/Super Chat's/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan and Michelle play matchmaker for the job openings and candidates available in the NFL. BREAKING: Cowboys fire Matt Eberflus! Max Olson joins to explain what's going on in the CFB transfer portal and how it's affecting the CFP. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Happy Birthday, JG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle play matchmaker for the job openings and candidates available in the NFL. BREAKING: Cowboys fire Matt Eberflus! Max Olson joins to explain what's going on in the CFB transfer portal and how it's affecting the CFP. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Happy Birthday, JG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle play matchmaker for the job openings and candidates available in the NFL. BREAKING: Cowboys fire Matt Eberflus! Max Olson joins to explain what's going on in the CFB transfer portal and how it's affecting the CFP. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Happy Birthday, JG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle play matchmaker for the job openings and candidates available in the NFL. BREAKING: Cowboys fire Matt Eberflus! Max Olson joins to explain what's going on in the CFB transfer portal and how it's affecting the CFP. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Happy Birthday, JG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle play matchmaker for the job openings and candidates available in the NFL. BREAKING: Cowboys fire Matt Eberflus! Max Olson joins to explain what's going on in the CFB transfer portal and how it's affecting the CFP. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Happy Birthday, JG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max joins The Grum to shed a little light on the Minchey situation.

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel & Max Olson break down a chaotic College Football Playoff quarterfinals, starting with Ole Miss taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The conversation then turns to Indiana's physical dominance against Alabama, then to Oregon's defense that left Texas Tech unable to move the ball. Plus, the guys get into Miami's win over Ohio State which they say comes down to winning the game on the ground. To close, with the transfer portal officially open, they get into the bidding wars that are underway. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Ole Miss downs Georgia in Sugar Bowl 4:36 - How Georgia got the ball at the end 9:55 - Pete Golding gets credit for keeping Ole Miss alive 14:53 - Indiana's physicality buries Alabama 22:20 - Alabama has no excuse for a 35-point loss 27:46 - Texas Tech failed to move the ball against Oregon 30:42 - Ole Miss is the SEC's last hope in the CFP 35:00 - Transfer portal has opened & the bidding wars have begun 38:47 - Miami outrushes Ohio St to secure the win 48:41 - Transfer portal clock is on, teams have 2 weeks to shape rosters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Olson, ESPN college football reporter and one of the sport's leading voices on the transfer portal, joins Paul Catalina to break down the opening hours of the portal window and the chaos that follows. With more than 4,500 players already entered, Olson explains how quarterback dominoes drive the market, why elite skill players move differently, and how fast roster decisions are being made behind the scenes. The conversation also dives into surprise portal entries, graduation trends, aggressive roster rebuilds, and how programs are navigating a two-week sprint that could define their future. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:30:00) Sam Khan (1:00:00) Max Olson (1:45:00) Off The Radar (2:05:00) Jake Spavital (2:20:00) Paul's “Top 5”/Super Chat's/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak are joined by Max Olson, Senior College Football Writer for ESPN, for an insightful and fast-paced conversation covering championship weekend chaos, the transfer portal's biggest winners, and the future of conference title games. Max shares the incredible journey of Texas Tech star Jacob Rodriguez, from overlooked walk-on to Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and explains why Rodriguez's story is one of the most remarkable transformations in college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:30:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (1:00:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:25:00) CFB Picks (2:05:00) Shiel Wood, Texas Tech Defensive Coordinator (2:20:00) Paul's “Top 5”/Super Chat's/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with a look at all the coaching searching across College Football and how things will change once someone makes a decision; then, Max Olson, from ESPN, tells us what where he thinks all the Coaching Carousel stops will be, which Rivalry Weekend game will be most important, and how messy this upcoming Transfer Portal window will be; and finally, Cole & Greg console a listener who can't figure out what's happened to the [College Football] game he loves. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rundown: (0:25:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (0:45:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:10:00) Taylor McHargue, CBS Sports (1:25:00) CFB Picks (1:45:00) Craig Smoak's “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) Colby Carthel, SFA Football Coach (2:20:00) Paul's “Top 5”/Super Chat's/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson — Senior National College Football Writer for ESPN— joins 365 Sports to break down Baylor's rapidly unfolding leadership crisis, the timing of Mack Rhoades' departure, and the urgent decisions facing the university. Olson explains why Baylor had to act quickly, how long the move has been in motion, and what the school must do to avoid falling behind during the busiest coaching carousel in years. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #baylor #sicem #scandal #mackrhoades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson, senior college football writer for ESPN, joins 365 Sports to react to breaking news that Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades has stepped away from his role and will no longer serve on the College Football Playoff Committee. Olson explains the ripple effects for Baylor's football program, Dave Aranda's uncertain future, and how this development impacts the national playoff discussion. He also dives into his latest Stop Rate Rankings, highlighting Texas Tech's elite defense, Jacob Rodriguez's Heisman buzz, and David Bailey's breakout season. The conversation wraps with insights on Texas and Oklahoma's playoff hopes, Nebraska's quarterback situation, and why the LSU coaching job has suddenly become one of the most complicated in college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #baylor #mackrhoades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:32:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (1:00:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:45:00) Craig Smoak's “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) Big 12 Picks (2:25:00) Paul's “Top 5”/Super Chat's/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We try to name best QB's who never won a Super Bowl and then Max joins us to talk some CFB!

Max Olson, national college football writer for ESPN, joins the show to break down the first College Football Playoff rankings and share his insights on how the committee views two-loss teams like Notre Dame and Texas. Olson also dives into the coaching carousel as jobs like Florida, Auburn, and LSU generate buzz, discusses the impact of the new transfer portal window, and expands on his recent ESPN story about journeyman quarterbacks navigating six-year college careers. Plus, he previews the Texas Tech vs. BYU showdown in Lubbock and what makes the Red Raiders' defense one of the most underrated units in the country. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #wreckem #byu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Senior Writer Max Olson joins 365 Sports to discuss Matt Rhule's Nebraska extension and why this time feels different. Olson breaks down Rhule's long-term vision in Lincoln, the Penn State speculation, and how the Huskers have stabilized their future. He also dives into LSU's wild coaching drama, the politics surrounding the program, and how the national carousel could impact schools like Oklahoma State, Baylor, and Auburn. Finally, Max shares his take on the Big 12 race, which teams still have playoff potential, and how parity has defined this season from start to finish. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #nebraska #mattrhule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:35:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (1:04:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:28:00) Big 12 & CFB Picks (1:45:00) Craig Smoak's “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) Josh Hoover, TCU Quarterback (2:20:00) Super Chat's/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max joins us to preview the college football coaching carousel, how did things go so far south for Brian Kelly and James Franklin SO quickly, is Matt Rhule still the top choice for Pat Kraft and Penn State, where Lane Kiffin will coach next year, and who has a real shot to win the national championship.

Max Olson joins 365 Sports to break down how a class action lawsuit could reshape college football eligibility — including the push for a five-for-five rule that would end redshirts forever. Olson also dives into Matt Rhule's tough week at Nebraska, his response to Penn State rumors, and the humbling loss to Minnesota that has fans on edge. Plus, the crew debates Dave Aranda's uncertain future at Baylor, fading home crowds, and how BYU's gritty defense could make them a Big 12 title contender. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:33:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (1:00:30) Max Olson, ESPN (1:18:00) CFB Picks (1:50:00) Craig Smoak's “Off the Radar” (2:03:00) Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio on Tune-In (2:20:00) Super Chat's/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson of ESPN joins 365 Sports to break down a wild week in college football, including the fallout from James Franklin's firing at Penn State and how Matt Rhule's success at Nebraska makes him one of the most talked-about coaches in the country. Olson also discusses Texas Tech's quarterback change, Skyler Gill-Howard's injury, and the latest on the Big 12 tortilla controversy that's grabbed headlines across the conference. #cfb #collegefootball #big12 #acc #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson, senior college football writer for ESPN, joins 365 Sports to explain the NCAA's newly approved transfer portal rules, how the coaching change window will reshape roster management, and why Texas Tech's defense has gone from dreadful to dominant. Olson also shares thoughts on Matt Rhule's progress at Nebraska, Oklahoma's quarterback dilemma, and what to expect in this year's Red River showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:05:00) Eric Morris, North Texas Football Coach  (0:36:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (0:58:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:26:00) Taylor McHargue, CBS/ESPN Football Analyst (1:45:00) Craig Smoak's “Off the Radar” (2:25:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Super Chat's/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson, national college football writer for The Athletic, joins 365 Sports to discuss Alabama's late-season surge, the most pivotal battles in the Big 12, and which teams are facing the most playoff pressure. Olson also breaks down Baylor's struggles, Oregon's statement wins, and the coaching hot seats shaping the national conversation. #collegefootball #cfb #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Wetzel is joined by ESPN's Ryan McGee and Max Olson to tackle the big question: Has college football ever been better? From Dan Lanning's statement win over Penn State to whether Kalen DeBoer and OC Ryan Grubb can keep their momentum rolling after knocking off Georgia, the drama keeps building. Throw in LSU-Ole Miss chaos fueled by Lane Kiffin's Internet antics and Bobby Petrino's return to Arkansas, it's clear this season shows no signs of slowing down. 0:00 - Has college football ever been better? 7:32 - The blueprint to win 17:43 - Dan Lanning: What's his ceiling in Year 4? 25:05 - Can Kalen DeBoer and OC Ryan Grubb stay hot? 30:43 - LSU vs Ole Miss: Madness on and off the field! 35:49 - Lane Kiffin to Florida? To Alabama? 45:19 - Arkansas and Bobby Petrino: The inevitable? 50:32 - Notre Dame to reach CFP without a big win? 56:25 - Last word: North Texas, New Mexico, New Mexico State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by Max Olson to talk about the best transfer acquisitions in college football, preview this weekend's biggest games, and reveal the teams that have surprised them the most this season. Then, Mitchell Schwartz comes on to break down O-line play leaguewide, discuss the Chiefs' issues, and talk about stories from his playing days. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle! (0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast! (0:54) Max Olson joins the show (4:20) Where did Jackson Arnold rank as a transfer QB? (8:12) What has gone right for Carson Beck so far? (13:33) Will programs start preferring transfer QBs? (14:59) Texas Tech–Utah preview (19:02) Indiana-Illinois preview (23:23) Oregon has had a fantastic start to the year (24:43) Will LSU's offense ever click? (27:27) Thoughts on Arch Manning (35:38) Russillo welcomes in Mitchell Schwartz (42:04) Stopping Danielle Hunter (45:27) Why does O-line play across the league look so bad? (48:30) On the play that Ashton Jeanty was just watching (51:49) What did he think about the Super Bowl rematch? (56:28) What is different about Patrick Mahomes now? (59:58) How many AFC teams are currently better than the Chiefs? (1:02:53) Have you ever lost your cool in a game? (1:08:23) Life Advice! (1:17:47) Should I have a fourth kid? (1:29:30) My buddy thinks he's a player evaluator Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Max Olson and Mitchell Schwartz Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown (0:15:18) Max Olson, ESPN (0:30:00) Zach Barnett, FootballScoop.com (1:03:00) Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel (2:05:00) Chris Hatcher, Samford Football Coach (2:25:00) Josh Neighbors, College Countdown Podcast (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5”/Andrew's Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson, senior writer for ESPN.com, joins 365 Sports to break down the mounting pressure on Kansas State as they face Arizona, the resurgence of rivalries like the Backyard Brawl, and how transfer standouts are reshaping teams early in the season. Olson also dives into Clemson's quarterback struggles, Notre Dame's looming test against Texas A&M, and why USF's surge could force them into the playoff conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Olson of ESPN joins 365 Sports to break down a huge weekend in college football, including the return of the Border War, the always-intense Cy-Hawk showdown, and what these games mean for the Big 12's national perception. Olson also shares insight on Nebraska's nail-biting win, the transfer portal changes coming in January, and why the money talk in college football keeps getting funnier.#collegefootball #cfb #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #borderwar #cyhawk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown (0:30:00) Sam Khan, The Athletic (1:05:00) Max Olson, ESPN.com (1:29:00) Mike Craven, DCTF Analyst (1:48:00) Craig Smoak's OTR (2:06:00) Alec Busee, 247 Sports (2:30:00) Mickey Spagnola, Dallascowboys.com (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown (0:16:00) Max Olson, ESPN.com (0:30:00) Sam Khan, The Athletic (1:02:00) Adam Eaton, Sons of UCF (1:28:00) Chad Brendel, BearcatJournal.com (1:50:29) Craig Smoaks OTR (2:28:00) Mickey Spagnola, DallasCowboys.com (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5”/Andrew's Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football insider Max Olson of ESPN.com joins the show to break down the most compelling season openers, including Auburn's high-pressure trip to Baylor and West Virginia's dramatic roster overhaul under Rich Rodriguez. Olson shares insight on Nebraska vs. Cincinnati, Texas vs. Ohio State, and how the transfer portal has reshaped programs heading into 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indy Drill is a new solo show on the Frogs Insider network, featuring Jamie Plunkett. On this episode, Jamie breaks down:- Twitter Questions- SEC moving to a 9-game schedule, can the Big 12 steal the format?- Big Ten's insane playoff proposal- Max Olson's revenue sharing budget breakdown- Week 1 picksRead Max's article here: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46050629/college-football-2025-position-cost-transfers Follow Frogs Insider's SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frogsinsider/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frogsinsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Frogs-Insider-61563674502437/

Michelle is joined by Victoria Arlen and Courtney Cronin and they dive right back into the debate surrounding the Browns' handling of their QB battle. We switch to the kickoff of college football and preview some of the big storylines we're looking out for. Then, Max Olson, ESPN CFB writer joins the show to break down the new era of NIL and paying college players. Plus, Producer Nuno calls Producer Pat Shrek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is joined by Victoria Arlen and Courtney Cronin and they dive right back into the debate surrounding the Browns' handling of their QB battle. We switch to the kickoff of college football and preview some of the big storylines we're looking out for. Then, Max Olson, ESPN CFB writer joins the show to break down the new era of NIL and paying college players. Plus, Producer Nuno calls Producer Pat Shrek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is joined by Victoria Arlen and Courtney Cronin and they dive right back into the debate surrounding the Browns' handling of their QB battle. We switch to the kickoff of college football and preview some of the big storylines we're looking out for. Then, Max Olson, ESPN CFB writer joins the show to break down the new era of NIL and paying college players. Plus, Producer Nuno calls Producer Pat Shrek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is joined by Victoria Arlen and Courtney Cronin and they dive right back into the debate surrounding the Browns' handling of their QB battle. We switch to the kickoff of college football and preview some of the big storylines we're looking out for. Then, Max Olson, ESPN CFB writer joins the show to break down the new era of NIL and paying college players. Plus, Producer Nuno calls Producer Pat Shrek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is joined by Victoria Arlen and Courtney Cronin and they dive right back into the debate surrounding the Browns' handling of their QB battle. We switch to the kickoff of college football and preview some of the big storylines we're looking out for. Then, Max Olson, ESPN CFB writer joins the show to break down the new era of NIL and paying college players. Plus, Producer Nuno calls Producer Pat Shrek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown (0:34:00)Sam Khan (0:58:20) Max Olson (1:30:00) Michael Bishop (1:50:45) Craig Smoaks Off the Radar (2:29:30) Mickey Spagnola (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's Top 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices