Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Saban

Things Discussed: IU national champions: Most unlikely championships in the history of sports. Credit Cignetti and top to bottom program management. How did they do it? Talent evaluation is elite. Built like 2023 Michigan: develop a lot of your own guys and then surgically found guys in the portal. Seth: Lesson for the rest of CFB is ROI: IU wasn't paying that much for their JMU guys, wasn't spending to have 5-stars learning to play on the three-deep. Focus shifting from Ty Haywoods (super talented, needs 3 years) to Blake Frazier (ready now) because there's no guarantee you'll get any return. Need to build your scouting department to watch all of CFB and know what you need. Sam: Can Michigan recreate the JMU Dudes with some of the Utah guys they got? Not a coincidence the Big Ten is winning championships and SEC isn't even in the game. Two reasons the SEC was dominant: they had a culture of paying players under the table and they had Nick Saban. Being able to develop guys (without them leaving or costing too much) will be the golden egg in the future. How sustainable? Maybe? Bringing in a veteran QB every year, DC might get Jesse Minter'd to a better job. Should remain a good team, very hard to repeat. Hoops: Shooting better? Maybe, but 3s are random and they're probably capped around okay in that department because they have guys like Gayle, Cason and Yax. IU lost their main guy who could get to the bucket and M could lock them down. Excellent defensive performance disguised by Kenpom. IU shut down M's transition game by abandoning the boards. Interesting decision by IU because those were M weaknesses. Yax okay? Think he plays off Rez—the scouting report is focus on Yaxel so that's opened up things for Johnson, since no team has enough big wings to last against both of them. Ohio State preview: OSU is an effort game—Thornton can shoot and they make a lot of floaters. CANNOT let them cut and get to the rim. They don't play defense so you have to put up 100 on them. Nebraska: Nebraska might be without their freshman winger Braden Frager, that makes them a five-out team. Can you play Mara against them? Break: Tatum to RB? Probably a Whittingham "gonna try that" thing. He's had success with that, but it's a bit late and there's no scouting on it. Like what it says about Tatum as a team player. Don't think he can play both AND baseball. That's a lot, and safety is the moon to him. Hockey: Michigan is #1 in Big Ten points percentage but they've got the hardest schedule of any team in hockey left to go. Let off the gas for 10 minutes of 120 against Minnesota and were unlucky not to get more goals. Have to protect Peck—this team can play defense like that, going to have to maintain that focus. Can't lose points against the OSUs and Minnesotas because the games vs MSU/Wisconsin will determine the league. Can you get Ivankovic back? Maybe? Haven't heard anything positive except they haven't ruled it out. Trey Burke: Top three player in M history? Yeah. Block was clean, and so was the team.

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INDIANA COMPLETES THE GREATEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON OF ALL-TIME!Penn State's transfer portal moves are shaking things up! Hack and Cabinda are back to break down what fans need to know! This week, the guys go in-depth on how the Nittany Lions are using the transfer portal to build a competitive roster, what to expect in the upcoming season, and the big picture changes in college football that affect recruiting and team dynamics.Here's what to expect:- Keys to success for Penn State football under Matt Campbell's leadership- Insights into the new transfer additions and their impact on the team's depth- How the Nittany Lions are adapting to the evolving transfer portal landscape- The importance of culture and veteran leadership in today's CFB environment- A closer look at Penn State's favorable schedule and the potential for a 10-win season- Reflecting on Indiana's Cinderella National Championship winFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro01:29 - Welcome back Jason05:21 - Miami vs Indiana National Championship Recap21:00 - Dante Moore Returning to Oregon24:30 - Nick Saban's Comments on NIL26:36 - Big Ten Dominating SEC31:40 - Building a Championship Team36:06 - College Athletes and Family Obligations39:22 - Guaranteed Money of NIL Deals43:46 - Penn State Football: What's Next?#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday #collegefootballplayoff #nationalchampionship #indiana #miami

In Hour 2, the guys go over Nick Saban's comments on how the northern NCAA football conference such as the Big 10 are generating more money in the NIL over the conferneces in the south like the SEC. Plus, the guys bring up a reignited beef between Kevin Stefanski and Baker Mayfield in the NFC South, what really went to down in Buffalos front office leading to Sean McDermott's firing, a country western return in The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood's Headlines covers the wild and surprising moments from the national championship, including ESPN catching pornstar Abella Danger in the crowd. He also highlights legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban's upcoming six-part documentary, Rafael Nadal memorabilia fetching high auction prices, and a Steph Curry jersey selling for millions, showcasing the intersection of sports, celebrity, and big-ticket collectibles. Plus a look back at Joe's star studded suite at the national championship game.

Hour 2 dives into the Miami Dolphins' offseason as Joe and Hollywood debate whether the team should tank or focus on finding the right quarterback, weighing options like Malik Willis or a draft pick. Dave Hyde joins to share his take, saying only truly bad teams need to tank, advocating moving on from Tua, and praising the GM's plan to rebuild through the draft while embracing QB competition. The hour also features Hollywood's Headlines, highlighting surprising moments from the national championship, including ESPN spotting Abella Danger in the crowd, Nick Saban's upcoming documentary, and record-breaking sports memorabilia sales.

Beltran & Jones going into Baseball HOF, are differentiating between cheaters now? Is Nick Saban jealous of Curt Cignetti? Can the Hoosiers sustain this level of dominance? what is the proper balance of HS recruiting and portal transfer players?

On today's show Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from Hard Rock Stadium ahead of tonight's Big College Game. In the first hour, we run through the Top 5 and recap everything that happened in the Divisional Round, including the Buffalo Bills firing Sean McDermott after their loss to the Broncos, the NFC West being the NFC's Best, the Patriots being all the way back and more. Also in the first hour, we are joined by Indiana University President Pamela Whitten to discuss the impact that Coach Cignetti and Indiana Football have had on the University. In the second hour, we are joined by NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter to hear his perspective on Sean McDermott's firing and more. Also in the second hour, the Greatest College Football Coach of All Time Nick Saban joins us on stage to preview the night's match up between Miami and Indiana . Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT) or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you & will see you back in the ThunderDome tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Hoosiers are the new kings of college football. They claimed their first National Championship in football Monday night defeating Miami 27-21. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey join each other in Miami and discuss how the Hoosiers came away with the win. Then the guys discuss some conversation off the field that involved a coaching great. On Game Day, Monday night, Nick Saban made the claim that NIL is the only reason the Big Ten has been successful recently. The crew reacts to Saban's comments. They also look at how Curt Cignetti turned this Indiana program into a national champion in just two seasons. Is Indiana the new blueprint for success? How should some of the other coaches around college football feel that Coach Cignetti was able to turn the program around so quickly?Lastly, Andy, Ross and Godfrey talk about the latest drama with the transfer portal. It appears Miami is trying to lure Darian Mensah away from Duke. The problem is that Mensah has a very large NIL deal to be Duke's quarterback that they do not appear willing to let him out of. The guys explain the whole situation and discuss how they think it might turn out. Get caught up on College Football with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Indiana Hoosiers with the National Championship22:41 - Nick Saban takes a shot at the Big Ten25:23 - Cignetti's Indiana turnaround44:13 - Will Darian Mensah be Miami's next QB? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with a discussion on when you knew this year's Indiana was different; then, the guys get excited about the upcoming Nick Saban documentary; later, Cole & Greg go over what they'll remember most from the 2025 season; and finally, the gift that keeps on giving, lower-level college basketball shows up again in our Bad Box Scores of the Day! "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports joins the show fresh off being elected president of the Football Writers Association of America to break down Indiana's historic national championship run. Rogers, a senior college football writer for CBS Sports and incoming FWAA president, shares what it was like being on the ground in Miami and why this Hoosiers title run is one of the greatest stories the sport has ever seen. Shehan dives into Fernando Mendoza's iconic fourth-and-five touchdown, Curt Cignetti's transformational coaching job, and how Indiana's roster construction flipped the traditional power structure of college football. The conversation also explores the post-Nick Saban landscape, NIL's impact on recruiting, shifting conference power, and why the Big Ten may now have a long-term edge. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #indiana #hoosiers #bigten #nil #transferportal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 RedZone - More inside info on the Stefanski hire Drive Around The Sports World Hoosier Mania See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Ian Fitzsimmons joins The Next Round to break down the clash between Indiana and Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game tonight at Hard Rock Stadium.

Coach talks to Tony Barnhart to discuss the logistical details of the upcoming National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium and reflect on the historical significance of the Orange Bowl, including the host's personal playing experience there in 1969. The discussion transitions into a tactical preview of the Indiana vs. Miami matchup, noting that both teams are heavily influenced by the Nick Saban coaching tree and prioritize fundamental, low-mistake football. The analysts compare the statistical similarities between the two programs, highlighting their national leadership in sacks, time of possession, and low penalty counts. They specifically analyze the quarterback duel between Carson Beck and Mendoza, noting the high efficiency of Indiana's offense in recent playoff games. The segment concludes with a broader look at the changing landscape of college athletics, discussing the record-breaking transfer portal numbers, the rise of early enrollees, and the legal challenges surrounding NIL and student-athlete eligibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach talks to Dennis Dodd providing an in-depth preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami. Dodd analyzes the historical significance of the matchup, noting that both head coaches—Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal—are successful branches of the Nick Saban coaching tree. The discussion focuses on Indiana’s remarkable 15-0 season, achieved through a "Moneyball" style utilization of the transfer portal, and Miami's identity as a physical, resilient underdog that has already defeated more top-25 teams this season than any other program. The conversation also highlights the critical quarterback battle between Indiana's highly efficient Mendoza and Miami’s Carson Beck, who has the rare opportunity to be part of a third national championship team. Beyond the field, the segment addresses the turbulent landscape of modern college football, including the record-breaking numbers in the transfer portal and the urgent need for a unified leadership structure to handle NIL and collective bargaining. As the playoff potentially expands to 16 teams in the near future, the analysts emphasize that while the administrative side of the sport is in flux, the quality of play on the field remains at an all-time high. Would you like me to summarize the specific "keys to victory" Dennis Dodd outlined for both Indiana and Miami?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Klosterman's new book FOOTBALL releases January 20th. Named a most anticipated book of 2026 by NPR, it covers the NFL, college, TV, video games, gambling, Colin Kaepernick, CTE, Jim Thorpe, and how football has shaped American life. The New York Times bestselling author joins AL.com's Ben Flanagan and Matt Wake to talk about his football obsession, plus why he's fascinated with Alabama and Nick Saban. Chuck Klosterman's books include Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto; But What If We're Wrong? Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past, and The Nineties. You've read his work in Esquire, ESPN, New York Times Magazine, and you've heard him on The Bill Simmons Podcast. He is self-proclaimed football psychotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 3 of Allegedly Sports, M|M and Tom Schneider return to break down one of the most chaotic weeks across both college football and the NFL. From the College Football Playoff semifinals to NFL Wild Card weekend, the conversation blends sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real football perspective. The episode opens with Indiana's continued dominance in the College Football Playoff, including their convincing win over Oregon and what makes them the most complete and well-coached team in the country. M|M and Tom debate quarterback Fernando Mendoza's NFL future, his personality, and whether leadership style actually matters at the next level. The conversation expands into coaching pedigree, with the surprising statistic that nearly every remaining head coach in the playoff tree traces back to Nick Saban's coaching tree. They also dive into one of the most controversial moments of the playoff — the missed pass interference call that helped send Miami to the national championship. M|M and Tom debate officiating, game-deciding calls, and whether refs shy away from making big calls in big moments. From there, the focus shifts to the NFL Wild Card slate, including Carolina's upset potential, Bryce Young's strange career arc, and why momentum late in the season often matters more than regular-season records. They also break down Caleb Williams' evolution in Chicago, Ben Johnson's impact on his development, and why Justin Fields was never the long-term answer for the Bears. The episode closes with a broader look at NFL disappointments and expectations — including the Lions' post-Super Bowl collapse, coaching turnover, Jared Goff's ceiling, and why defense and experience still rule in the playoffs. M|M and Tom finish by making full Wild Card and playoff predictions, including bold picks for Jaguars, Steelers, Eagles, Patriots, and Rams as potential deep-run teams. As always, the conversation stays unfiltered, opinionated, and grounded in how the game is actually played. Topics Covered Indiana vs. Oregon and the College Football Playoff semifinals Fernando Mendoza, QB leadership, and NFL projection Nick Saban's coaching tree dominating the Final Four Miami's controversial win and missed pass interference Refereeing and high-leverage calls NFL Wild Card matchups and betting lines Bryce Young's resurgence and Carolina's momentum Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and scheme vs. improvisation Justin Fields vs. elite QB ceilings The Lions' collapse and coordinator departures Jared Goff and Detroit's Super Bowl window Playoff defense, experience, and team identity Full NFL Wild Card and playoff predictions

"You were the hilarious standup comedienne who shouted me out in the middle of your set. I was the drunk asshole you had security toss out." Amin is here for his Weekend Observations, some silly basketball drama, and for Dan to fat-shame a little person. Then, Nikki Glaser's award-show excellence (shout-out to Ian Karmel), Nick Saban's TV rise, and a hockey melee amongst 10-year-olds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 - Hoosier fans took over Atlanta Drive Around The Sports World UGA transfer rumors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world of sports — television network ratings, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, potential expansion of the CFB Playoff to 16 or even 24 teams, transfer portal players joining the Aggie football roster, Dallas Stars, and Houston Astros. 

The Jim Rome Show HR 2 - 1/9/26 Shocking absolutely no one, Anthony Davis is going to be sidelined again with a significant hand injury. Then, Lorn discusses his trip to SoFi Stadium to meet Nick The Clone. Ben Newman, Elite Performance Coach, who was previously on Nick Saban's Alabama Staff, joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Cowboys postseason press conference, which means plenty of smiles, sound bites, long explanations… and absolutely no real change.In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges breaks down Jerry Jones' latest round of optimism, focusing on the Micah Parsons trade, the financial gymnastics that come with it, and Jerry's ongoing belief that he can “bust the budget” his way back to a Super Bowl. Norm questions whether trading elite defensive talent while handing out massive contracts elsewhere actually solves anything — or just pushes problems further down the road.Norm also takes aim at the Cowboys' strategic contradictions: a defense everyone admits was bad, a running game that actually worked, and an offensive approach that somehow ignored it. If your defense can't stop anyone, shouldn't your offense help protect it? Apparently not in Dallas.Then it's on to the numbers — the strange, fascinating, and occasionally absurd stats from this weekend's football games. From Carolina winning a division while being outscored, to San Francisco thriving without a pass rush, to Jacksonville's late-season dominance and the one number that decides whether Houston wins or loses, Norm connects trends, history, and logic in a way only he can.Dreams, data, and disappointment — just another week in Cowboys country. JWw-NH SL Ep 84 Chapters 00:00:00 – Another Cowboys postseason press conference begins00:01:29 – Smiles, sound bites, and decades of disappointment00:02:12 – The Micah Parsons trade and why the math doesn't work00:03:47 – Paying receivers instead of elite pass rushers00:05:08 – Jerry picks the next defensive coordinator (again)00:06:46 – “Busting the budget” and pushing money down the road00:08:14 – Who pays if this plan fails?00:09:02 – Protecting a bad defense with smarter offense00:09:47 – The Cowboys ran well… so why didn't they run more?00:10:24 – Passing too much and wearing down the defense00:11:08 – Jerry the dreamer vs. Jerry the general manager00:11:53 – Four Super Bowls, ten years, and reality setting in00:13:35 – What a real GM's job actually looks like00:14:26 – Sponsors, healing balm, and practical solutions00:16:29 – Nick Saban's massive coaching tree00:17:21 – Carolina wins a division while being outscored00:18:04 – Eric Dowdle's bizarrely identical seasons00:19:01 – San Francisco wins big without a pass rush00:19:53 – Jacksonville's dominant eight-game streak00:20:49 – Old rivalries and playoff history00:21:43 – The magic number for Houston: 2000:22:52 – Final thoughts and wondering what's next

Chad breaks down why CFB head coaches aren't as valuable as they in the past. The days of Nick Saban being underpaid at $11 million a year are over. Pete Golding said it best. It's a team game and the team now gets paid too. How schools and collectives allocate resources overall is now more important than the head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send JD a text message and be heard!#dalebliss from @fansided joined me today to talk about @oregonfootball rematch with @indianafootball in the #cfp semifinals Friday.   Ducks looking for first championship game appearance since 2015. Hoosiers led by Heisman trophy winner @fernandomendoza who blew out @bamaseccountry @rosebowlgame 38-3 New Year's Day.  Ducks are thin at RB with @jord0n2 out but @thelegitmpr & @dierre.hilljr will have to carry the load Friday.  Need big game from @dantemoore & will he take his talents to the NFL?  8 head coaching jobs in the NFL right now.  Will Dan Lanning be enticed to leave?   #transferportal @oregonmbb & @oregonwbb too.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

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 Arthur Blank Presser is today - we get you ready & have the reaction On Campus - The Playoff continues tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four head coaches in the CFP semifinals all worked with Nick Saban, our Nick Saban here in Boise is Chris Petersen - what's his coaching tree look like, Bob previews Boise State-Grand Canyon basketball in Bronco Focus, has college football hit rock bottom with the Lane Kiffin-Demond Williams news, most all QBs in the NFL playoffs were first-round picks - and two are from the Mountain West, what are your sports pet peevesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview Super Wild Card weekend and make their picks, preview both the Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl, chat more about John Harbaugh being fired by the Ravens last night and immediately become the most sought after Head Coach. Joining the show to preview the entire weekend slate, chat about his first year in the broadcast booth, and an update on Espanyol and Burnley is future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring on Honor member, 3x DPOY, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt. Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, College GameDay panelist, Nick Saban joins the show to preview the Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl, chat about 4 coaches from his tree being the Head Coaches in these games, and if he thinks Curt Cignetti could have success in the NFL/would want to go. Later, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to discuss John Harbaugh's firing, which candidates are linked to which teams, and everything else we need to know going into the playoffs. We'll be off the next two days but we'll be on ESPN 2 for the alt case of both the Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl on Thursday and Friday. 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'll see you for Overreaction Monday after Super Wildcard Weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Godfrey of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones to break down everything going on in College Football. First, they break down the chaos in the transfer portal and how the sport has improved and declined over the years. Later, they discuss the Lane Kiffin-LSU relationship, whether it will work, and how Nick Saban influenced Kiffin's decision. Finally, they reflect on the culture of Ole Miss and how it has and has not changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-24:51) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins Query & Company to talk NFL & Indianapolis Colts with Jake Query. Jake and Joel have a discussion about Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s press conference from two days ago, if there are other things that she could be focusing on right now that led her to running it back, shares some thoughts on the NFL Playoffs, and evaluates if Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could be an option for the Colts if Daniel Jones is not brought back because he decides he wants to go elsewhere. (24:51-38:27) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times joins Jake from Atlanta to preview Friday’s game between Indiana and Oregon. Mike explains what is different between IU and Oregon since their first matchup, assesses if there is a danger of a letdown performance after their Rose Bowl performance, and believes Oregon is a better team than Ole Miss and Miami. (38:27-55:01) – Rhett Lewis from the Big Ten and NFL Network joins the show to give his perspective on the IU vs Oregon game on Friday night. He believes that there are going to be some challenges now for the Ducks offense being too one dimensional, highlights some things about Curt Cignetti that we haven’t seen in college football besides Nick Saban in the last 20 years, and believes that this team could be talked about as one of the best team mindset in college football history.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:16) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the decision last night by the Baltimore Ravens to part ways with John Harbaugh. Did the Colts commit to Shane Steichen too early? Could they have been a team that contacted Harbaugh’s representatives? Plus, they start setting the table for IU vs Oregon! (25:16-38:56) – With Riley Leonard performing well in his first career NFL start, Jake and Eddie take a look back at his college success at Notre Dame and compare it to Fernando Mendoza. They highlight some things that Mendoza does well that will translate to the NFL and identify a couple of question marks they have about IU’s quarterback going to the next level. (38:56-47:28) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie previewing the NFL Playoffs. They each identify a team that is entering the playoffs hot but could have a very underperforming effort, a team that could catch fire in the playoffs and make a Super Bowl run, and then who could be the sleeper winner of the big game. (47:28-1:15:29) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins Query & Company to talk NFL & Indianapolis Colts with Jake Query. Jake and Joel have a discussion about Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s press conference from two days ago, if there are other things that she could be focusing on right now that led her to running it back, shares some thoughts on the NFL Playoffs, and evaluates if Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could be an option for the Colts if Daniel Jones is not brought back because he decides he wants to go elsewhere. (1:09:36-1:28:16) – Brian Neubert from GoldAndBlack.com makes an appearance on the show to preview tonight’s game for the Purdue Boilermakers against the Washington Huskies. Jake asks Brian if the Boilermakers have enough depth to win when the turnaround is so tight during the Big Ten Tournament and later into the NCAA Tournament and Brian states that Purdue’s defense has dramatically improves since the blowout loss to Iowa State. (1:28:16-1:34:47) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing that first matchup between the Oregon Ducks and Indiana Hoosiers with Oregon missing one of the key offensive players on Friday night that had an impact in the first meeting. (1:34:47-2:00:13) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times joins Jake from Atlanta to preview Friday’s game between Indiana and Oregon. Mike explains what is different between IU and Oregon since their first matchup, assesses if there is a danger of a letdown performance after their Rose Bowl performance, and believes Oregon is a better team than Ole Miss and Miami. (2:00:13-2:17:37) – Rhett Lewis from the Big Ten and NFL Network joins the show to give his perspective on the IU vs Oregon game on Friday night. He believes that there are going to be some challenges now for the Ducks offense being too one dimensional, highlights some things about Curt Cignetti that we haven’t seen in college football besides Nick Saban in the last 20 years, and believes that this team could be talked about as one of the best team mindset in college football history. (2:17:37-2:23:50) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to discuss the Montreal Expos with JMV supporting the former MLB franchise. Plus, they preview what JMV’s show will look like for the next three hours!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National college football reporter Chris Low, senior writer for On3, joins 365 Sports to discuss the far-reaching impact of Nick Saban's coaching tree, the remaining College Football Playoff contenders, and how the sport continues to evolve in the NIL and transfer-portal era. Low breaks down why certain programs are thriving under former Saban assistants, what makes teams like Indiana and Ole Miss legitimate title threats, and why the Demond Williams situation may push college football closer to collective bargaining. A wide-ranging conversation on coaching, parity, and the future of the sport.#collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He said goodbye after his final broadcast a week ago at the Sun Bowl and it's Nick & Chris' turn to say farewell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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