Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Saban

Celebrity birthdays, Billy Joel makes a surprise return with a cover band, Nick Saban's college football coaching legacy, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Mitch joins Louie on the D4 Land Services Hotline. They kick things off by talking about Montana State's overtime thriller to win the 2025–26 FCS National Championship, Miami's win over Ohio State, the College Football Playoffs, Julian Sayin, Marcel Reed, Carson Beck, CFB quarterbacks, Nick Saban, and Indiana Football. 

The SEC's hopes rest on the shoulders of Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss. While most of the SEC flopped in the postseason, the Rebels have become the toast of college football, as they continue to win even after Lane Kiffin's exit. Can the Rebels reach the finish line? If so, can the Heisman Trophy redirect its way into Chambliss' hands? The latter won't happen. The former? Maybe. On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate why the SEC has fallen off its throne as college football's almighty overlord. Toppmeyer says Alabama's whimpering finish under Indiana's fist at the Rose Bowl shows just how far the SEC has fallen. He compares the Tide to a Big Ten team that finished 9-4. The hosts discuss how much better, if at all, Alabama would be right now if Nick Saban still coached the Tide. Adams assesses where he'd rank Ole Miss in the pecking order of playoff semifinalists, and the hosts make their Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl picks against the spread. Also, Toppmeyer fesses up: He wishes he could make one change to his Heisman ballot, involving an SEC quarterback.

The Ole Miss Rebels may have some good news at the quarterback position. Trinidad Chambliss has agreed to a deal to remain at Ole Miss Football pending his appeal for a 6th year of eligibility. This seems to be a big win for new head coach Pete Golding. Pete Golding is tired of answering questions about Ole Miss' staff Also good news for The Texas A&M Aggies, quarterback Marcel Reed will return for 2026. Two College Football Playoff teams have also found their 2026 quarterbacks. Who the Indiana Hoosiers and Texas Tech Red Raiders will have calling signals next season. Nick Saban's influence on the remaining playoff coaches. Curt Cignetti and Dan Lanning on all 4 remaining coaches being from the Saban tree NFL firings PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 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 Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about why Matt Ryan should be a Special Assistant to the Owner and not the President of Football Operations. They also talked about Nick Saban's comments about changing the College Football calendar, Terry Fontento, the NFL Draft, Arthur Blank and more before being joined by NFL Network Analyst Ian Rapaport. Later in the hour Chuck talked about SEC QB's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Furman and Bucky Brooks recap the two NFL games between the Seahawks vs 49ers and the Buccaneers vs Panthers with both the Seahawks and Buccaneers taking the wins. Andy and Bucky also ponder which NFL head coaches will be getting pink slips on the infamous Black Monday with names such as Kevin Stefanski and Pete Carroll headlining the potential lists. Plus, the guys talk about Nick Saban's coaching tree as it pertains to current head coaches in the College Football Playoffs, another fun edition of The Blame Game, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by Dennis Dodd to discuss the College Football Playoff semifinals and the overarching storylines of the season. Dodd emphasizes the historic nature of Indiana's run, stating that if the Hoosiers win the national championship, it would be the "greatest story in the history of college football," surpassing even TCU's run or BYU's 1984 title. The conversation highlights the dominance of the "Nick Saban coaching tree," with Dodd noting that all four head coaches remaining in the playoff (Lane Kiffin, Mario Cristobal, Dan Lanning, and Curt Cignetti) worked under Saban, proving his unparalleled impact on the modern game. They also debate the Heisman Trophy vote, with Dodd revealing he voted for Ashton Jeanty over Travis Hunter, arguing that a running back rushing for 2,500 yards and 29 touchdowns is a rarer feat than a two-way player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by Tony Barnhart to recap the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and preview the upcoming semifinal matchups. They discuss the remarkably clean play across the games, highlighting that teams making the fewest mistakes—like Miami, who had zero penalties and zero turnovers against Ohio State—came out on top. The pair breaks down Ole Miss's resilience against Georgia, Oregon's defensive dominance over Texas Tech, and Indiana's shocking 38-3 blowout of Alabama, noting that the Hoosiers ran 50 rushing plays while Alabama called fewer than 10. Finally, they look ahead to the semifinals, pointing out the unique connection that all four remaining head coaches share: they were all influenced by Nick Saban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year Join host Doug Matthews on "Forklift Systems Football Saturday" as he dives into the thrilling world of college football playoffs. This episode features insightful discussions with esteemed guests Tony Barnhart, Charles Davis, Jimmy Hyams, and Dennis Dodd They explore the standout performances of teams like Indiana, Miami, Oregon, and Ole Miss, and delve into the strategic brilliance of coaches such as Mario Cristobal and Carson Beck. The conversation also highlights the significant influence of Nick Saban on the coaching landscape and the impact of the transfer portal and NIL deals. Tune in for expert analysis, personal anecdotes, and exciting predictions for the upcoming games. Don't miss this comprehensive overview of the current college football scene!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by Mark Blaudschun to break down the quarterfinals and the shifting landscape of college football. Mark asserts that Miami’s victory over Ohio State was their best performance in 15 years, noting it was a "flawless" game where they committed zero penalties and zero turnovers while physically dominating the Buckeyes. The discussion turns to conference strength, where the pair agrees with Nick Saban’s assessment that the top of the Big Ten has become deeper than the SEC, with teams like Indiana joining the elite tier alongside Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State. They also praise Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz for becoming the Big Ten's all-time wins leader, highlighting the irony that his team’s offense only improved after he was forced to fire his son, Brian Ferentz. Finally, they touch on Texas quarterback Arch Manning living up to the hype without the media circus, and preview the semifinal matchup between Oregon and Indiana, calling the Hoosiers "one of the more amazing stories" in the sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 2, 2025. Sly Sylvester filling in Beck and other key offensive coaches are heading to Michigan Jay Hill hired at Michigan Would You Rather? Andre Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach Nick Saban wants to fix college football The Top 10: Teams with most bowl wins Pete Fiutak, college football writer for the College Football News NFL Blitz: Week 18 Slate still has juice for big games Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Sly Sylvester filling in Andre Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach Nick Saban wants to fix college football The Top 10: Teams with most bowl wins

First Take begins with the Ole Miss-Georgia thriller! Was Kirby Smart outcoached, and can Ole Miss win it all? (0:00) Then, as Alabama fans long for the days of Nick Saban and Jerry Jeudy, Paul Finebaum tells us what's next for the Crimson Tide ("They're in shambles"). (14:00) Next, it allll comes down to Steelers-Ravens for a playoff spot. Cam decides if Rodgers or Lamar faces more pressure to win! (38:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CFP Quarterfinals are complete and the Semifinals are set! Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the final game, and most entertaining game, of the quarterfinals that saw #6 Ole Miss take down #3 Georgia. They discuss the heroic effort of quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and how impressive the Rebels have been under new head coach Pete Golding. It is clear that Ole Miss is trying to move past the Lane Kiffin drama, but will Lane Kiffin let that happen? Ross tells us there is a chance the Ole Miss assistant coaches, who will be at LSU next year, may not be with Ole Miss for the remainder of the playoff. Is Kiffin regretting his decision to leave? Then, the guys look at who Ole Miss will be facing. #10 Miami upset #2 Ohio State and will be moving on to the semis. Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at Miami's impressive performance and their dominance in the trenches. Might they be able to win the whole thing?Then, they look at the other side of the bracket. First, they discuss Indiana's dominating 35-point win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Coach Curt Cignetti has his team firing on all cylinders. Godfrey thinks they look like a Nick Saban led Alabama team. Is there anyone that can stop Indiana? Next, they look at Oregon's dominant 23-0 win over Texas Tech. Should the Red Raiders still consider their season a success, and can they keep building for the future? Plus, the guys look ahead to the rematch between Oregon and Indiana? Can the Ducks get revenge for their regular season loss to Indiana, or will the Hoosiers keep rolling towards a National Championship?Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss if this season will have the first, first-time National Champion since 1996. Of the four teams remaining, Miami is the only team that is recognized as having a National Championship. A 75% chance of a first time champ are pretty good odds. The guys also discuss how this year's quarterfinals may have impacted the future expansion of the CFP.Come get caught up on all things CFP with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Ole Miss upsets Georgia12:35 - Lane Kiffin's affect on Ole Miss playoff run18:33 - Miami upsets Ohio State26:10 - Indiana dominates Alabama34:28 - Oregon defeats Texas Tech41:08 - Oregon vs. Indiana preview45:30 - Will there be a first time National Champ?53:47 - Quarterfinals' impact on CFP expansion Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! An All Friends Edition today with Joshua Perry!! We've got the CFP Blues with Ohio State's season ending. Oregon rolled, Indiana bullied Bama and Ole Miss beat Georgia in a classic. The Transfer Portal is open and full already!! We'll tell you who Ohio State is losing and who they might be interested in. Nick Saban gave his College Football Resolution but we don't like his solution. We discuss the Bowl system and the Future. We get into the College Football Coaching Carousel. The Big Ten is doing well and the SEC is not. Week 18 in the NFL is here and it could be the end for some coaches in the AFC North. Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

The first show of the new year, Louie talks about the CFB playoffs.  Changing of the guard, 1-7 for teams off the bye, and the Nick Saban influence.There was also a look inside the M&W Notebook and your text messages

Happy New Years to all of our Smashville listeners and viewers and welcome to Ep.285 of Catfish On Ice with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! -The guys discuss just how legit the Preds are in the crowded wildcard race in the West. -Which players have proven Chad & Max wrong from what they expected going into the season? -How should Barry Trotz change his trade strategy now after the recent surge in the standings? -Nick Saban joins the ownership group. What impact could that have on the long-term future of the franchise? Presented by DraftKings Pick6, use promo code THPN for BONUS PICKS! https://tinyurl.com/DKP6THPN Proud member of The Hockey Podcast Network Follow us on X & Facebook @CatfishIce Subscribe to the YouTube channel    / @catfishonicepodcast   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 On Campus - Saban speaks on the QF Drive Around The Sports World John Calipari has had enough! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football game with the Falcons upsetting the Rams in Atlanta as Bijan Robinson went absolutely wild, while Matt Stafford is no longer the odds on favorite to win NFL MVP. Joining the progrum to chat about his team, why they've been so successful, his relationship with Shad Khan, Trevor Lawrence's development, and much more is the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Liam Coen. Next, 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to defend the fact that Matt Stafford should be MVP. Later, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, panelist on College GameDay, Nick Saban joins the show to preview the Quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs and give his thoughts on Kyle Whittingham being hired by Michigan. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we're off tomorrow and Thursday, but we'll be on ESPN 2 for the alternate cast of both the Cotton Bowl and the Rose Bowl. Happy New Year, be safe. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Alabama football coach Gene Stallings joins Beat Everyone! The national championship-winning Crimson Tide icon shares advice to the Bama team before they face Indiana in the Rose Bowl this week. Stallings also reflects on what he learned from Paul "Bear" Bryant and shares his thoughts on Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shouldn't we aspire to be great? Don't we hope to recognized as great parents, employees or business owners? In this series we'll look at NickSaban's Five Enemies of Greatness but first we need to define greatness and the biblical pathway to achieving it.

Is Curt Cignetti the coach on Saban's tree that is the most like Nick Saban? The Michigan Wolverines found a head coach, where does Michigan Football rank in the coaching hires with Kyle Whittingham? Will Sherrone Moore coach again? SEC struggles in bowl games Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 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 Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The College Football Playoff heats up as the Alabama Crimson Tide face the Indiana Hoosiers in the second round of the CFP — and this matchup has plenty of storylines.

Nick Saban calls it “the dumbest decision I ever made” — a fourth-and-one call from the 2001 SEC Championship Game that still sticks with him. In this episode, Mark Graban breaks down why even the greatest coaches make mistakes, what Saban learned from the moment, and how leaders can turn high-pressure missteps into opportunities for trust and growth. Perfect for listeners interested in leadership, football, coaching, and the psychology of mistakes.

(00:00-28:48) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how they celebrated their Christmas and Jake complimenting Eddie on his work. They briefly preview the upcoming game for the Colts against a red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars offense. Finally, Jake discusses the shift that he has noticed at IU in the last two years. (28:48-36:35) – Jake asks Eddie what his favorite Christmas gift from yesterday was and it leads to a gripe that he has with his phone’s recent software update. He also examines what needs to go right for the Colts to make the playoffs. (36:35-48:00) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query discussing who the best quarterback option for the Colts next season. Is it Daniel Jones? Is it Anthony Richardson? Is it someone else? Also, should they bring Philip Rivers back for the start of next season? (48:00-1:14:20) – J.P. Shadrick from the Jaguars.com and Westwood One joins the show to discuss what has gone so well for Trevor Lawrence in the last month that has led to this hot stretch of play for the Jacksonville. He shares some of the things that went wrong during the Urban Meyer era that led to setting back the team’s development, calls it a full hands-on deck in the passing game with how the Jaguars find the best matchup to exploit, and shares his thoughts on the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and the Eagles heading into the playoffs. Finally, he gives his thoughts on IU’s CFP matchup against Alabama. (1:14:20-1:23:26) – Jake and Eddie highlight the moves that the Indiana Pacers made today with a couple of their roster spots. They also break the news about who is in and out for the Colts in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. (1:23:26-1:35:38) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how many fans could be in attendance for Sunday’s game if the Houston Texans eliminate the Colts playoff chances on Saturday. (1:35:38-1:58:59) – Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to give some of his thoughts on the College Football Playoff matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide. He compares what he has seen from IU’s turnaround to the days of dominance with Nick Saban, believes there is only one path for Alabama to defeating Indiana, and gives his perspective on the Fernando Mendoza and what he has done for IU this season. (1:58:5959-2:17:39) – Casey Vallier from the Indianapolis Colts Radio team joins the show to share what we know about DeForest Buckner’s neck injury that is resulting in him having surgery next week, states that Philip Rivers will start on Sunday even if the team is eliminates on Saturday night from playoff contention, and wonders the same thing as Jake as to whether Philip Rivers will want to come back for a few games next season if Daniel Jones isn’t ready for the start of the season. (2:17:39-2:19:08) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to recap his Christmas and preview what he’s got going on for his show today!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-21:37) – J.P. Shadrick from the Jaguars.com and Westwood One joins the show to discuss what has gone so well for Trevor Lawrence in the last month that has led to this hot stretch of play for the Jacksonville. He shares some of the things that went wrong during the Urban Meyer era that led to setting back the team’s development, calls it a full hands-on deck in the passing game with how the Jaguars find the best matchup to exploit, and shares his thoughts on the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and the Eagles heading into the playoffs. Finally, he gives his thoughts on IU’s CFP matchup against Alabama. (21:37-38:36) – Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to give some of his thoughts on the College Football Playoff matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide. He compares what he has seen from IU’s turnaround to the days of dominance with Nick Saban, believes there is only one path for Alabama to defeat Indiana, and gives his perspective on Fernando Mendoza and what he has done for IU this season. (38:36-50:43) – Casey Vallier from the Indianapolis Colts Radio team joins the show to share what we know about DeForest Buckner’s neck injury that is resulting in him having surgery next week, states that Philip Rivers will start on Sunday even if the team is eliminates on Saturday night from playoff contention, and wonders the same thing as Jake as to whether Philip Rivers will want to come back for a few games next season if Daniel Jones isn’t ready for the start of the season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Saban benched an established starter at halftime of a national championship game and won a title because of it. Making a similarly bold move in your fantasy championship just might win it all for you this weekend. The Todd […] The post The One Pointing Fingers. At Yourself. appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Recorded: December 22nd 2025 | Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are back on the bus with a special guest this week — College Football Playoff quarterback Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Before Ty hops on, the boys kick things off by breaking down Taylor Lewan’s trip to Norman, Oklahoma and College Station, including a little sideline-pass drama that had things getting spicy. Will Compton also recaps his family Christmas trip to New York City — which somehow went fantastic. Then Ty Simpson joins the show and this one takes off. Ty dives into his journey to Alabama, what it was like being recruited by Nick Saban, and the chaos of winning in Norman against the Sooners — complete with 50 Cent, wild fanfare, and an unforgettable atmosphere. He breaks down the Crimson Tide’s epic comeback, his mindset in the middle of the madness, and what it takes to stay ready when your moment comes. Ty’s been a Tier 1 Bussin’ With The Boys supporter for a long time, and the boys reflect on first meeting him back when he was a third-string quarterback — leading to plenty of laughs, stories, and locker-room energy. Plus, Jack McPherson sneaks in a breakdown of a hockey game featuring Matt “Ferda” Malone because… of course he does. Football stories, playoff pressure, Alabama culture, and classic bus chaos — this one’s got it all.Big Hugs, Tiny Kisses TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:58 Will In NYC7:38 The Boys CFP Trip41:26 TY SIMPSON INTERVIEW STARTS41:50 Ty Almost Took Taylor Out43:13 Alabama’s Chip On Their Shoulder46:29 Mindset Being Down 17-050:04 The Oklahoma Atmosphere53:32 How Important Was The Two Week Break54:31 Leadership Of Coach DeBoer 56:49 Why He Decided To Stay At Alabama 1:01:32 How Tempting Was The Portal? 1:03:52 Will And Ty Have Met Before 1:07:16 Bud Light Question1:08:56 Ty Is The Man1:12:01 Alabama Coming Back1:15:08 Will Held Himself Back On Twitter1:17:19 Michigan Still Has No Coach1:24:04 Matt Malone Is A Beer League Hockey StudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robby and Joe begin with thoughts from last night's 49ers win over the Colts on MNF.  We get into the latest with the NFL playoff races.  Is it fair to list the Jaguars as legit contenders in the AFC?  How are we feeling about the Titans' place in the division?  We take your phones.  New Preds' minority owner Nick Saban met with the media yesterday.

We have a MONSTER Sunday show, as Torres has full reaction to the College Football Playoff + college hoops! He talks big wins for Alabama + Miami and is it time to eliminate G5's from the playoff picture?! Plus, a busy weekend of hoops as Kentucky finally finds its groove, Duke loses its first game and Houston PUNKS Arkansas. Plus, Caleb Wilson and Carolina keep rolling! Alabama proves the doubters wrong in College Football Playoff win (2:00): Torres opens the playoff coverage by talking about Alabama's statement win at Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide proved ALL of the doubters wrong - even Nick Saban. Torres has the surprise quote from the legendary head coach! Miami's statement + time to eliminate small schools from the playoff mix (18:00): From there, Torres has reaction to the rest of a busy weekend in the playoff. Miami makes a statement with their win over Texas A&M - how far can they go this postseason? Plus, after Tulane + James Madison get blown out - is it time to eliminate Group of 5 schools from the playoff (33:00)? Kentucky's signature win + a BUSY weekend in college hoops (49:00): Finally, Torres wraps discussing a busy weekend in college hoops. Kentucky gets its signature win over St. John's - what now for the Wildcats?! Also, what now for St. John's, Duke takes its first loss and Houston PUNKS Arkansas - what's it mean for both teams?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full reaction to the first round of the College Football Playoff, breaking down Alabama's comeback win at Oklahoma, Miami's defensive slugfest against Texas A&M, Ole Miss overwhelming Tulane, and Oregon coasting past James Madison. Each game is examined through the lens of turnovers, special teams, line-of-scrimmage control, and in-game momentum swings.The episode also tackles the nonstop Notre Dame hypotheticals that dominated social media, revisits the recurring Group of Five debate, and explains why Tulane and James Madison never truly had a path against elite competition. The show wraps with thoughts on where the CFP is headed, how the sport is splitting into tiers, and what this opening weekend revealed about playoff structure, parity, and perception.

In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, from Bridgestone Arena, they recap the weekend sports results. Chase & Big Joe shared their question of the day. If you win Powerball, who is the first person you tell? Later in the hour, the voice of the Nashville Predators, Pete Weber, joined the show ahead of the Nick Saban press conference. Pete also recapped the Preds' recent form. Later in the conversation, Pete Weber expressed his kind words about the late Sheila Crisp's passing from cancer. Listen to hear more. If you win Powerball, who is the first person you tell? Chase & Big Joe wrapped up the hour ahead of Nick Saban's press conference. Has the first round of the college football playoff proven to people that the G5 needs its own national championship? 

The voice of the Nashville Predators, Pete Weber, joined the show ahead of the Nick Saban press conference. Pete also recapped the Preds' recent form. Later in the conversation, Pete Weber expressed his kind words about the late Sheila Crisp's passing from cancer. Listen to hear more.

In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys continued their conversation about the issues with the G5 schools in the CFP. Nick Saban was introduced as the nashville Predators minority owner at the Nashville Predators Press Conference. Bill Haslam joined the Chase & Big Joe Show, sharing his comments on the addition of Nick Saban. Chase & Big Joe wrapped up the hour discussing the Nashville Predators and reacting to Bill Haslam's remarks.

Former Governor and now chairman, majority owner Bill Haslam, joined the Chase & Big Joe Show, sharing his comments on the addition of Nick Saban. Listen to hear more.

It is the last Hockey Show of 2025, so the guys are sending out the year with a bang. Nick Saban, the Winter Classic, Leon Draisaitl, Gene Principe, Tate McRae, cigs might be back, and that's just the first segment! Plus, before we head off for the holidays, Roy shares an emotional message about what this time of year means to him and what he is reflecting on as he heads into 2026. Brad Williams joins us afterwards for our semi-regular Anaheim Ducks update, which devolves into a deep dive into the history and legacy of one of America's great institutions: Waffle House. Finally, it's looking much brighter these days in the Panthers Den as the Cats have won six of ten and sit just outside a playoff spot as we head towards the holiday roster freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, the guys discuss Nick Saban getting spicy about the College Football Playoffs by taking shots at Jame Madison getting in over Notre Dame. Plus, the guys recap the Seahawks vs Rams OT Thriller on TNF, a war of attrition for the NFC North, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show today, the guys talk Nick Saban taking shots at College Football Playoffs such as JMU getting in over Notre Dame. Plus, the guys discuss the notion of Tom Brady hinting that he could return, the NFC East, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Nick Saban complaining about James Madison making the College Football Playoff over Notre Dame, the latest comments from Giannis Antetokounmpo on his relationship with the Bucks, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-13:19) Old and randy Sam Elliott. There's some emails in the inbox that just can't make it through. People really aren't happy with the filtering process. What is wrong with these fats? Doesn't necessarily feel like the opening weekend of the CFP. Audio of Nick Saban equating Group of 5 teams into the CFP with Minor League Baseball teams getting into the MLB Playoffs.(13:27-17:05) Not sure how Jackson recovers from the Jamie Rivers video. Those hockey players sure can fight. Doug feels bad for the boy.(17:15-25:24) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth and Sean discuss the Seahawks beating the Rams last night, which team they'd rather the Texans face if they make it to the Super Bowl, dive into the top storylines headed into Texans-Raiders, go through the day's Headlines, dive into the weird stuff that's happened in games between the Texans and Raiders, each pick 3 Texans for the Circle of SWARM, discuss Nick Saban saying letting James Madison into the CFP is like letting a AAA team into the World Series, lay out the NFL week 16 games Texans fans need to pay attention to most, lay out 5 reasons to hate the raiders, dive into a projection for the rest of the Texans season that we loved until it took a dark turn, see if any of the worst takes of the week can defeat Shannon Sharpe's take on Shedeur, dive into something incredible Nick Caserio had to say on the Green Light podcast, stack the card for this weekend's football action, and see what the question of the day is.

Seth and Sean dive into the weird stuff that's happened in games between the Texans and Raiders, each pick 3 Texans for the Circle of SWARM, and discuss Nick Saban saying letting James Madison into the CFP is like letting a AAA team into the World Series.

(00:00:00) CFP Predictions, Saban vs G5s & Ohio coaching mess (00:00:47) New Memphis OC? (00:04:12) Ohio vs Coach Brian Smith (00:08:43) Saban vs G5s (00:11:25) CFP Predictions The entire College Football Playoff bracket is broken down from start to finish, with predictions for every round and a projected national champion. The discussion includes why this year's CFP feels wide open, how certain teams benefit from the bracket layout, and which matchups could quietly flip expectations.The show also dives into Ohio firing head coach Brian Smith, separating rumor from fact and explaining what actually led to his dismissal. Memphis' offensive coordinator hire is examined, along with how Group of Five programs are becoming more aggressive in competing with Power Four schools for coaching talent.Nick Saban's comments about removing Group of Five teams from the playoff spark a larger debate about access, money, competitive balance, and whether the CFP is drifting toward a super-league model.

Previewing the college football playoffs which begin tonight. Nick Saban doesn't like JMU in the playoffs. Bobby's film review of the Chargers. Junk Drawer: Gum stuck on the elevator.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and Seahawks in what is perhaps Prime's best Thursday Night Football game ever, before previewing the entire week 16 slate, as well as the college playoff games this weekend. Next, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the show to chat about tonight's Thursday Night Football game, the importance of managing wind at this time of the year, his thoughts on the Tua situation, and much more. Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, College GameDay panelist, and new part owner of the Nashville Predators, Nick Saban joins the show to preview the college football playoff games this weekend, what changes he would make to the current format, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we're off tomorrow, but we'll be live on the field for Miami vs. Texas A&M on Saturday at 12 PM EST on ESPN2, and then we'll be back for Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & Cube continued with listeners chiming in with their thoughts on advantages in the CFP, ADs at non-Power schools, and moving the season to start at Week Zero; then, Greg goes over the best QBs in the Transfer Portal; later, we break the news that AJ McCarron will be the next Birmingham Stallions; and finally, AJ McCarron, the new Birmingham Stallions head coach, tells us why he wanted to get into coaching, how Nick Saban like his coaching style will be, and what fans should expect from the Stallions in 2026. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-2:42) This video doesn't play. We're gonna do a little quickie to get back on track and JR is gonna join us next.(2:50-21:46) Is this Ellie Goulding? Martin's dad shoes. Looks like he coaches freshmen basketball and teaches physics. Shoe cleaning talk. Jeremy Rutherford joins us in studio talking his roundtable AMA with Doug Armstrong. Candid comments talking about what's gone wrong. Armstrong feels like this team should be much better. The Kyrou-Thomas-Buchnevich core. No untouchables. Binnington's play as of late.(21:56-40:55) JR has an optional skate he's gotta get to later. Two-part questions with JR. Nick Saban buying into the Nashville Predators. Binnington's trade value depending on how he plays in the Olympics. No pushback from the Blues on his article after the Dallas game. JR's feature on Kelly Chase's night at the Enterprise Center. Laila Anderson. Number 39 going in the rafters at some point.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Best of the Bus, the boys sit down with new Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer following his hire after Nick Saban’s retirement. Taking over for arguably the greatest coach of all time comes with massive expectations, and DeBoer opens up about what the hiring process was really like — including having just 24 hours to make the decision, fresh off a national championship loss. Will and Taylor dive into what fans can expect from Alabama this season as DeBoer begins building his own culture while respecting the traditions that have defined the program. He breaks down the first message he delivered to the team, how he met individually with team leaders, and what he wants the identity of this next era of Alabama football to look like. After this conversation, it’s clear the standard in Tuscaloosa isn’t changing anytime soon. Enjoy, fellas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.