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For years, many residents in Dakota Territory wanted to split it into two halves, but it wasn't until the Enabling Act, passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Grover Cleveland in February of 1889, that Dakota Territory was allowed to split into the separate states of North and South Dakota.
Special guest Todd Lisenbee joins us to discuss if Mateer will get replaced at QB. Steve paints the picture that this is the pivotal moment for Venables to make a key head-coaching decision. While we ponder if it should happen (mostly we all agree it should), we debate if it will happen. That discussion plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Notre Dame -21, New Mexico -22.5, James Madison -18.5 Conner: Notre Dame -21, Penn State -2.5, North Dakota State -18.5 Lucas: Tennessee -7.5, Kentucky +2.5, USC -9.5 Jay: Alabama -5.5, Georgia -24.5, Florida -5.5 Listener: Ohio State -14, Florida -5.5, Wisconsin -9.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/under 11.5 victories for ranked teams in the 13 ranked vs. unranked matchups this week.Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: UnderThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
Aaron Hayden was an outstanding running back at the University of Tennessee from 1991 to 1994. he then played in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles. He returned to the program for a couple of segments. Here, Aaron gets into where he believes the state of college football is at. Also, the issue of player development is suffering at both the high school and college levels... he examines how to fix it. And he has some strong thoughts on a newcomer to FBS, the North Dakota State Bison. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Hayden was an outstanding running back at the University of Tennessee from 1991 to 1994. he then played in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles. He returned to the program for a couple of segments. Here, Aaron gets into where he believes the state of college football is at. Also, the issue of player development is suffering at both the high school and college levels... he examines how to fix it. And he has some strong thoughts on a newcomer to FBS, the North Dakota State Bison. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard and Alex recap a busy Week 3 in college football, starting with Ole Miss' cathartic win over Lane Kiffin's LSU and continuing through 48 more games. Kentucky exposes Texas A&M, South Carolina's slide accelerates, Clemson finds a flash of urgency, North Dakota State enters the Playoff conversation, and Grand Valley State scores 96 points. We sort by conference home stadium, in this order: SEC, led by the showdown in OxfordBig Ten, featuring a sad affair in College ParkBig 12, where BYU might just be the best teamACC, where Miami definitely is the best teamGroup of 6, where the stage is now set for Broncos vs. Broncos THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSQuo, a business phone service! 20% off your first six months using this link 10% off a set of Nokian Tyres with code SPLITZONEDUO at: https://www.tires-easy.com/brands/nokian-tiresShop for college sports apparel at Homefield This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
The segment opens with an in-depth conversation featuring CBS Sports columnist and author John Talty. Talty dives into his new book, Lane Being Lane: College Football’s Agent of Chaos, discussing the immense challenges of reporting on Lane Kiffin, from handling early-stage source outreach to navigating a bizarre meeting at the SEC Spring Meetings with Kiffin, his agent Jimmy Sexton, and an LSU communications official. He explains that Kiffin’s past—particularly his upbringing as Monte Kiffin’s son and his complex dynamic with his mother—offers critical context for his coaching persona, while also touching on the intense fan resentment surrounding Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss. Looking ahead to the matchup between LSU and Ole Miss, Talty expects Kiffin to be overly aggressive and gives a slight edge to Ole Miss playing at home, while noting the high stakes and playoff implications surrounding the game. Shifting gears to national college football action, Dennis Dodd breaks down recent Friday night games, spotlighting Texas Tech’s narrow 28–26 victory over Houston and Miami quarterback Cam Ward’s record-setting start against Wake Forest. The discussion expands to early-season shakeups, emphasizing Oregon’s upset loss to Oklahoma State and the mounting playoff elimination pressure on traditional powerhouses with tough schedules like Oregon and Ohio State. The segment introduces a recurring "Keeping Up with the Bison" feature tracking North Dakota State's FBS transition, followed by the "Stat of the Week" highlighting an Athletic report on Power Four roster spending. The hosts contrast top-spending programs like Ohio State with efficient outliers like Duke, concluding with a debate on how NIL economics, roster payrolls, and potential College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams could impact future marquee non-conference scheduling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 3 and the Lane Kiffin revenge game has arrived!!!Today we recapped scores and stats from week 2 including: Texas's huge comeback win over the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Bison of North Dakota State stampeding on to 3-0, Oregon falling to Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Boston College with a moving victory in the Red Bandanna game over Rutgers, etc. In our CFB news segment we discussed the new AP poll, *hopefully wrapped up the LSU and former professional players saga, the CFP looking toward 24 teams in the playoff, jersey and helmet homages out of Central Michigan and Navy, ESPN under political fire, and much more! Lastly, in our Games of the Week we had picks in 6 key games by yours truly and the dreaded AI bot.
Joe DeLeone of AtoZ Sports joins Pat Boyle and Brad Evans to break down Texas' thrilling comeback over Ohio State and Arch Manning's Heisman resume. Plus, a deep dive into Lane Kiffin and LSU taking on Ole Miss in Oxford, and whether North Dakota State or Boise State can crash the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Two weeks into the 2026 college football season, it’s time to challenge some of our preseason assumptions. First, we look at where we may have been wrong, or at least too confident, on teams like Oregon, Texas Tech, Illinois, Washington, BYU and more. Then, we revisit our AP Top 25 ballot and talk through the teams that may deserve more love, including Mississippi State, Houston, Tulsa, Virginia, Boise State and North Dakota State. Plus, Premium Verballer questions on Kansas State’s defense, Oregon’s loss of ferociousness, Michigan and Oklahoma, and whether the Sooners are becoming “High-T Quarterback Iowa South.” Support the show by signing up at https://www.verballers.com.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Herold and Chris Paul kick off with midterm convention takeaways before Herold recaps some heated online fights he got into this week over the tariff dividend proposal. From there they dig into Joe DiGenova stepping away from the RICO grand conspiracy case in Florida, a development the guys clearly think deserves more attention than it's getting. There's also a stretch on the AI race and what they see as an operation forming around it, plus the usual mailbag style rundown of superchats and viewer comments covering everything from debt policy pushback to a North Dakota State football shoutout. An Aaron Rodgers clip closes things out if time allows, giving the episode a lighter final note after a fairly dense couple of hours.
Friday games (00:44): Rutgers at Boston College, Missouri at KansasNoon games (4:21): Oklahoma at Michigan, Arizona State at Texas A&M, Oregon at Oklahoma State, Washington State at Kansas State, Wake Forest at Purdue, Penn State at Temple Afternoon games (17:22): Duke at Illinois, Mississippi State at Minnesota, Arizona at BYU, Alabama at Kentucky, Cal at Syracuse, UCF at PittNight games (25:30): Memphis at Boise State, Tennessee at Georgia Tech, Ohio State at Texas, Iowa State at Iowa, Texas Tech at Oregon StateLate night games (35:57): North Dakota State at Air Force, Arkansas at Utah, Montana State at NevadaPredictions (38:29): Alabama at Kentucky, Duke at Illinois, Mississippi State at Minnesota, Arizona at BYU, Memphis at Boise State, Iowa State at Iowa, Arizona at Texas A&M, Missouri at Kansas, Oklahoma at Michigan, Ohio State at Texas
The Sunday Hurry-Up makes its triumphant return. Rodger Sherman is again in the hot seat with Richard Johnson to break down a Week 1 that was anything but boring. We go through as many games as are fit to print (or podcast about).* Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12* Oregon 34, Boise State 27* Ohio State 56, Ball State 3* Indiana 52, North Texas 16* USC 39, Fresno 0* Penn State 45, Marshall 0* Iowa 40, Northern Illinois 0* Illinois 42, UAB 23* Michigan State 30, Toledo 20* Nebraska 49, Ohio 21* Northwestern 34, South Dakota State 18* UMass 37, Rutgers 21* LSU 51, Clemson 10* Auburn 17, Baylor 16* Oklahoma 51, UTEP 0* South Carolina 57, Kent State 0* Alabama 48, ECU 10* Florida 66, FAU 21* Vanderbilt 28, Austin Peay 9* Georgia 63 vs Tennessee State 3* Texas Tech 33, Abilene Christian 10* Houston 33, Oregon State 20* Cincinnati 34, Boston College 15* West Virginia 31, Coastal Carolina 24* Miami 45, Stanford 6* UCLA 45, Cal 24* Duke 17, Tulane 3* Colorado 14, Georgia Tech 13* Pitt 59 vs Miami (OH) 14* Wake Forest 38, Akron 16* The Citadel 43, Charlotte 41 (3OT)* Memphis 42, Arkansas State 24* USF 19, FIU 9* Temple 38, Rhode Island 14* Tulsa 24, Oklahoma State 10* UNLV 21, Hawaii 6* Nevada 49, Western Kentucky 14* New Mexico 38, Central Michigan 7* North Dakota State 38, Fordham 0* Tarleton State 20, Bowling Green 13* Buffalo 21, UAlbany 17* San Jose State 27, Eastern Michigan 21* Sacramento State 52, Mississippi Valley State 0* James Madison 20, Liberty 13* Louisiana Tech 80, Northwestern State 6* Troy 24, Sam Houston 21* Colorado State 35, Wyoming 13* Idaho State 29, Utah State 17Yeah, we went big for Week 1.Producer: Anthony VitoTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS* 10% off a set of Nokian Tyres with code SPLITZONEDUO at: https://www.tires-easy.com/brands/nokian-tires* Shop for college sports apparel at Homefield This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
Pete Crow-Armstrong is running away with the NL MVP, and it is no longer an underdog story. This is PCA outperforming Shohei Ohtani. Lane Kiffin hosts Dabo Swinney for his first home game in Baton Rouge, and we hand out the full 12-team College Football Playoff field. We open on College Football Week 1 and the team nobody is ready for. North Dakota State joins the Mountain West as a football only member, and we have the Bison taking the Group of Six automatic bid in year one. Then the full bracket, with the last spot coming down to BYU, USC, and Washington. We get into whether Oregon can finally get over the hump. Kiffin went 4-13 against SEC teams that finished above .500 in six years at Ole Miss. LSU is still the odds on favorite over Clemson. So we settle it. Would you rather play for Lane Kiffin or Dabo Swinney? We give you an answer, and we do not split the difference. Subscribe for weekly takes. Your West Coast Source For Sports. 0:00 College Football's Biggest Storylines 4:00 Apple Cup: UW vs WSU 9:10 The Full 12 Team Playoff Field 14:05 LSU vs Clemson Prediction 20:59 Dabo's Coaching Fate 23:15 Lane Or Dabo, Who Would You Rather Play For 25:40 Pete Crow-Armstrong Over Ohtani For NL MVP 29:35 Oregon Is 48-8 Under Lanning With Zero Titles
On this episode, Wes previews the upcoming college football season, breaking down the playoff picture, national championship contenders, the state of college football as a sport, gives Power 5 Conference and Group of Six breakdowns, and unveils the In the Shed with Wes Anderson Top 25 Rankings. Gear up for the college football season by tuning in to this must hear episode covering all things college football from the best in the business!
In this episode of 'Cashing Out,' host Dustin Sweetland analyzes the latest developments in college football, focusing on North Dakota State's impressive transition to the FBS level and their recent victory. The discussion includes insights on team performances, betting odds, and expert predictions for upcoming matchups, making it a must-watch for sports betting enthusiasts. Plus Max Starks joins to breakdown games in both CFB and his early thoughts on the NFL Season . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week host Ryan Rubinstein is joined by Andrew Oja and Bryce Rossler as the trio unpacks the games from the Week 0 weekend. They touch on some key matchups and performances in North Carolina vs TCU, Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State, Memphis vs UNLV, and NC State vs Virginia.They also preview some interesting Week 1 matchups in the upcoming weekend including Baylor vs Auburn, Tulane vs Duke, Clemson vs LSU, and Louisville vs Ole Miss.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.
New series! It's the Split Zone Duo TEAM OF THE WEEK, a weekly episode in which guest host Rodger Sherman joins Alex and/or Richard to talk in detail about one college football team doing something interesting. That team can be good or bad or anything in between, as long it has a compelling story. This week, we spin off North Dakota State's first game in FBS, a blowout win over Jacksonville State, and talk about the long arc of the Bison.Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
The 2026 College Football season has begun with Week 0 in the books. Bill Belichick's defense showed up in Dublin, Virginia put the College Football world on notice, Memphis picked up a BIG win with G6 playoff implications, USC's freshmen looked extremely promising and can North Dakota State make the CFP in its first FBS season? McElroy goes through it all, plus…some What Ifs in week 1 for LSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Alabama and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the newly finalized Buccaneers practice squad, headlined by two familiar-feeling additions. Veteran quarterback Easton Stick — turning 31 on September 15 — joins as Jalon Daniels' new mentor and emergency QB3, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Zach Robinson, who worked him out as a pre-draft coach back when Stick was piling up a 49-3 record and four national championships at North Dakota State. Rick explains why the Bucs wanted a steady veteran voice in the quarterback room over another developmental arm, and why Stick — who's barely played in six NFL seasons behind Justin Herbert and later with Robinson in Atlanta — won out over re-signing Connor Bazelak. They also welcome back cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, a key piece of the 2020 Super Bowl run (three postseason interceptions, including a momentum-swinging one in Green Bay), who brings much-needed experience to a young, thin secondary. Rick runs down the rest of the practice squad additions before previewing the two-week runway to the opener at Cincinnati, teasing — but not yet revealing — an area he thinks the Bucs could unexpectedly struggle.Then it's over to the Rays, whose wild week came back to earth with a 3-2 loss to the Mets Monday night, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs late. Rick and Steve also revisit the controversial catch-that-wasn't-quite-a-catch from the Padres series over the weekend, still unable to find a rule that explains how a ball secured in the glove for two steps became a home run when it popped out at the wall. Tampa Bay's lead over the Yankees is down to four games with 25 left to play, and they set up tonight's rematch with Freddy Peralta getting a shot at revenge against the Mets team that drafted and developed him. Plus, Aaron Donald's stunning $20 million comeback with the Rams, and an early look at the Lightning's revamped roster ahead of training camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2026 College Football season has begun with Week 0 in the books. Bill Belichick's defense showed up in Dublin, Virginia put the College Football world on notice, Memphis picked up a BIG win with G6 playoff implications, USC's freshmen looked extremely promising and can North Dakota State make the CFP in its first FBS season? McElroy goes through it all, plus…some What Ifs in week 1 for LSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Alabama and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College Football Game Week is Here! The LSU Tigers remain the center of attention in the NFL Player back to college football discussion. Will that impact their game against the Clemson Tigers? The Boise State Broncos are at the Oregon Ducks. Will this finally be the year for Oregon to win some hardware? For Boise, is there an outcome that can knock them out of the race for the College Football Playoff? Who won Week Zero? The Virginia Cavaliers were very impressive in a home win over the NC State Wolfpack. The Memphis Tigers made a claim for the Group of Six bid with a win at UNLV. Are the Florida State Seminoles somehow worse than they were last season? Is there a bigger gap between where their quarterback play was last year versus where it is this season than for the TCU Horned Frogs? #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootball2026 #CFBWeek1 #LSU #Clemson #LSUvsClemson #OregonFootball #BoiseState #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #VirginiaFootball #NCState #MemphisFootball #UNLVFootball #FSUFootball #FloridaState #TCUFootball #WeekZero #SEC #ACC #BigTen #Big12 SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com 00:00 The Next Round 00:02:30 Memphis makes statement in win at UNLV 00:11:30 Virginia dominates NC State 00:17:00 Aaron Donald officially returning to the Los Angeles Rams 00:20:45 notable NFL cuts 00:28:45 USC debuts in year 5 for Lincoln Riley 00:34:00 North Carolina takes down TCU in Ireland 00:37:45 North Dakota State hammers Jacksonville State 00:43:45 Ella Langley plays two sold out shows at Auburn 00:45:00 Alabama names starting kicker 00:49:00 NFL players coming back to college? 00:52:00 early read on Clemson at LSU 00:54:00 Ole Miss vs. Louisville 00:55:30 Scottie Scheffler passes Tiger Woods in on-course winnings 01:05:10 who did the worst coaching job in week 0? 01:10:50 who did the best coaching job in week 0? 01:26:00 Leonard Fournette gifts #5 chain to DJ Pickett 01:29:50 who won the breakup? 01:57:00 biggest overreactions in college football so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa and Iowa State football are finally here, and Murph & Andy debate the ceiling and floor for both teams and whether those win totals are realistic heading into Saturday's season openers. The guys also react to a wild college football weekend, including North Carolina's win over TCU, TCU's 11 penalties, USC's embarrassing empty-stadium situation, North Dakota State's first FBS game, Hawaii vs. Stanford, and Grand View's 51-0 win over Peru State. Plus, they discuss Xavier Nwankpa signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, Max Llewellyn joining the Miami Dolphins, the bizarre Daejon Love alleged scam involving 26 women and $1.3 million, and Jenny's first pitch at the Bondurant Little League fundraiser. And in Who Won the Weekend?, Murph & Andy highlight former NBA star Harrison Barnes, who has invested $25 million of his own money and become the majority owner of a local bank. Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a look back at Week Zero excitement, including the (un)surprising performances we got out of UNC, NC State, and Virginia; then, Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells us when Lane Kiffin & LSU vs. the SEC will finally come to a head and what he hopes comes from all this mess; later, the guys, begrudgingly, give their thoughts on the ongoing lawsuits plaguing College Football; and finally, Cole & Greg recap USC > San Jose State & North Dakota State > Jacksonville State. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, the GOFG recap the Week 0 matchups. Week 0 delivered statement wins, surprising performances and plenty to debate. The guys discuss Memphis' comeback victory over UNLV, North Dakota State's dominant FBS debut, the weekend's biggest winners and losers and much more. Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GroupofFiveGuys WEBSITE: http://www.groupoffiveguys.com/ MERCH: https://groupof5guys.onechaptr.com/group_of_5_guys_2-24/shop/products/all?page=1 Subscribe and follow the Group of Five Guys! @groupoffiveguys @Sprouse_68 @Tyler_J_Tipton @JMurphyLee SPONSOR THE SHOW OR BUSINESS INQUIRES: Email: groupoffiveguys@gmail.com Direct Message on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GroupOfFiveGuys #G5 #groupoffiveguys #G5Live Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
College football is officially back, and Week 0 gave us plenty to chew on before the season really gets rolling. We start with North Carolina getting some revenge on TCU in Ireland, then turn to Virginia's emphatic win over NC State and a huge opening performance from Beau Pribula. How much should we believe after one game, and which results actually changed the way we see these teams? From there, we work through USC's somewhat misleading final score against San Jose State, Florida State's uneven opener against New Mexico State and a late-night Memphis-UNLV game that may have made the Group of Six playoff race a little more interesting. We also discuss Stanford's dramatic finish against Hawaii and the very different FBS welcome parties for North Dakota State and Sacramento State. Plus, the return of college football meant the debut of some noticeable changes to the TV experience. We review ESPN's post-BottomLine world, the new on-screen indicator showing which announcer is speaking, a pronunciation controversy involving Beau Pribula and one moment of sweet Eastern Pennsylvania vindication. Support the show at Verballers.comSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Carolina delivered Week Zero's biggest shock, holding TCU scoreless for the final 49 minutes of a rainy 15–10 upset in Dublin. Gary examines the Tar Heels' suddenly promising defense, Bobby Petrino's offensive debut, Billy Edwards Jr.'s steady performance and the costly penalties that doomed Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs.Memphis made an immediate statement under Charles Huff by overcoming UNLV's advantages in yardage, possession time and turnovers. The Tigers' dominant defensive front produced six sacks and helped reshape the early Group of Six College Football Playoff race.Virginia supplied the weekend's most complete performance, crushing NC State behind Bo Pribula, an experienced offensive line and a relentless rushing attack. The result raises expectations in Charlottesville while creating serious early questions for CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack.The rapid-fire reaction round covers Stanford's wild escape against Hawaii, Florida State's troubling performance against New Mexico State, USC's explosive start and defensive collapse, North Dakota State's dominant FBS debut and Sacramento State's unusual opener against Eastern Michigan.Gary also breaks down the most important Week Zero betting results: unders finished 6–2, favorites went just 4–4 against the spread and both outright underdog winners leaned on defense. Plus, a look ahead to a loaded Week 1 featuring LSU–Clemson, Oregon–Boise State, Notre Dame–Wisconsin and SMU–Florida State.
Send us Fan MailCollege football finally returned this past weekend, and that means the I Said What I Said podcast had to react to everything that took place during Week 0!Which teams shined during Week 0 and which teams underwhelmed? Brad Wakai and Tyson Gentri go over each team's performance from this opening slate of FBS football games and give our college football reactions to what took place in Week 0.-Did Bill Belichick do enough to quiet the doubters?-Is USC overrated?-Did North Dakota State firmly cement themselves as conference title contenders?-Will Memphis challenge for a CFP appearance?-Will Mike Norvell survive the season at Florida State?We react to the biggest storylines that took place coming out of Week 0 by providing college football analysis on how the top programs performed right out of the gate in Week 0.Whether you are a casual fan or a die-hard follower, our goal is to provide clear college football analysis.Subscribe for weekly college football reactions, and let us know in the comments which game surprised you the most in Week 0!☑️TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:12 - Biggest Storylines05:14 - Week 0 Thoughts18:48 - Outro
Football! Paul & Randy are ready for Week Zero and you may be surprised by our genuine enthusiasm to watch North Dakota State make their FBS debut in the Fargo Dome. Of course, we also talk Longhorns, what we learned from camp, and what talking season points we're tired of reading and hearing. Finally, what does QBing have in common with navigating your backyard and finding tarantulas in the Peruvian jungle?Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and support our excellent sponsors.The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyGabe. Then get your financial life in order with advisor David McClellan 312-933-8823 with a free consult: dmcclellan@forumfinancial.com. Read his retirement tax bomb series at Kiplinger! https://www.kiplinger.com/retiremen...05109/is-your-retirement-portfolio-a-tax-bomb Need a great CenTex realtor? Contact Laura Baker at 512-784-0505 or laura@andyallenteam.com.
In this episode of Live Bet Saturday host Dustin Swedelson discusses the best live bets for week 0 of college football. Also joining the show is Rob Rubick to analyze the Eastern Michigan vs Sac State game. Thomas Ashworth also joins the show to breakdown Jax State vs North Dakota State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AFR has their college football playoff preview. They pick the 12 teams that will make the college football playoff. Frank: Oregon, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia, Texas, LSU, Miami, BYU, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, UTSA David: Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Auburn, Georgia, Texas, Miami, BYU, NDSU Derrick: Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, Ole Miss, Miami, Louisville, Utah, Notre Dame, North Dakota State
-You can catch TCU/UNC at 11am on ESPN; then, San Jose State/USC at 2pm on NBC; and NC State/Virginia at 2:30pm on ESPN(remember when that game was supposed to be played in Brazil?)-You can catch North Dakota State's first appearance as an FBS team vs. Jacksonville State (4:30pm, CBS Sports Network); andHawaii/Stanford (6pm, ACC Network)…and, yes, there's a late night game—Memphis/UNLV (9pm, FOX). What a day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Week Zero has arrived, and the betting market is already moving dramatically across the eight-game college football slate. Gary examines the latest spreads, injury reports, quarterback decisions, betting splits and updated leans before Saturday's action begins.TCU is receiving overwhelming support ahead of its Dublin rematch with North Carolina, pushing the Horned Frogs close to a double-digit favorite. However, the history of unders and outright underdog victories in Ireland could make that movement dangerous.USC is laying nearly 40 points against San Jose State as Lincoln Riley begins a playoff-or-bust season with Gary Patterson running the defense. Virginia enters its ACC opener against NC State with an extensive injury report, while the Wolfpack arrive relatively healthy.North Dakota State and Sacramento State make their FBS debuts under completely different circumstances. The Bison host Jacksonville State inside an energized Fargodome, while Sacramento State travels three time zones to face an experienced Eastern Michigan team.Stanford attempts to avenge last season's loss to Hawaii while dealing with offensive-line concerns and significant market support for the Rainbow Warriors. Florida State's spread against New Mexico State has climbed beyond 32 points, creating a difficult decision for anyone who missed the earlier number.The night concludes with Memphis visiting UNLV in a potential Group of Six playoff eliminator. Neither program has officially settled its quarterback situation, but market money continues moving toward the Tigers.Gary also reveals his four-team underdog round robin and explains why quarterback announcements could still move several Week Zero lines before kickoff.
College Football Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State: Preview and Prediction
College football is finally back! In this episode, we get ready for the first Saturday of the 2026 season with our full Week 0 preview and picks, starting with TCU and North Carolina in Ireland and working through all eight games on the slate. Which teams can we actually trust right out of the gate, which new quarterbacks and coordinators are worth watching, and could Week 0 give us a few games that matter much more than they initially appear? We dig into the first game action for USC and Florida State, disagree on NC State-Virginia, welcome North Dakota State and Sacramento State to the FBS ranks and try to make sense of Stanford-Hawaii before closing with a Memphis-UNLV game that could have bigger postseason implications than most people realize. Along the way, we drop our score predictions, identify a potential upset and play a few sound effects to get you ready for gameday. Before the games, we also catch up on the latest college football news, including a wave of quarterback decisions, the increasingly bizarre eligibility fight over players trying to return from the NFL, another Lane Kiffin-related circus and ESPN making a notable change to its college football broadcasts. The season is here, Verballers! Support the podcast at Verballers.com.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The college football season is finally here! McElroy goes in depth on the TCU vs North Carolina game in Ireland, the questions that will decide the Virginia/NC State game, and if the loser of Memphis vs UNLV will destroy playoff dreams. Plus, USC & Florida State are in action and North Dakota State plays their first game as an FBS team. Everything you need to know about week 0 is right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a look at the penalties and fallout that'll happen if SEC coaches play a former NFL player; then, the guys wonder how much Lane Kiffin had a hand in all this chaos; later, Charles Kelly, head coach of Jacksonville State, tells us how they've been preparing to take on North Dakota State, what he likes most about his team, and what excites him most about this season; and finally, Cole & Greg go over the reasons to lock in to the Week Zero games. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Noon game (00:51): North Carolina vs. TCUAfternoon games (8:01): San Jose State at USC, NC State at VirginiaNight games (12:35): Jacksonville State at North Dakota State, Sacramento State at Eastern Michigan, Hawaii at Stanford, New Mexico State at Florida State, Memphis at UNLVGame predictions (22:46)
The college football season is finally here! McElroy goes in depth on the TCU vs North Carolina game in Ireland, the questions that will decide the Virginia/NC State game, and if the loser of Memphis vs UNLV will destroy playoff dreams. Plus, USC & Florida State are in action and North Dakota State plays their first game as an FBS team. Everything you need to know about week 0 is right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew is back with their big game breakdown episode for Week 0. The guys preview all the notable matchups on the slate to kick off the 2026 season!-(00:00) Intro(2:04) Big Ten Set To Block NFL Players From Returning(8:14) Lane Kiffin Defends Adding Ex-NFL Players(13:56) Vanderbilt, Arkansas & Northwestern Name Starting QBs(23:41) North Carolina vs TCU(36:02) NC State at Virginia(46:18) Memphis at UNLV(52:25) San José State at USC(56:51) New Mexico State at Florida State(1:00:35) Jacksonville State at North Dakota State(1:03:43) Hawaii at Stanford(1:06:43) CFB Personality Rankings-Join this year's College Football Pick 'Em league! https://app.splashsports.com/contest/05480bf3-91d8-4e2a-b25d-1502bb7c9061/detail-Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
he 2026 college football season opens with eight Week Zero games, and Gary breaks down every matchup using WCE model projections, roster talent, returning production, coaching changes and line-of-scrimmage advantages.TCU and North Carolina begin the season in Dublin, where recent results have consistently favored underdogs. USC faces an enormous spread against San Jose State as Lincoln Riley begins a pivotal season, while NC State attempts to challenge an experienced Virginia roster in Charlottesville.North Dakota State hosts Jacksonville State for the Bison's first FBS game, Sacramento State visits Eastern Michigan, and Stanford searches for revenge against Hawaii. Florida State enters a pressure-filled season against New Mexico State, with Mike Norvell's team expected to make a statement.The night ends with Memphis visiting UNLV in a matchup featuring Dan Mullen, Charles Huff, major quarterback questions and a Tigers roster capable of threatening an outright upset.Gary closes the episode with official predictions for all eight games, including five favorites and three underdogs.
Hello! This episode is free for everyone, but to get our full catalog of shows this season and beyond, we'd love it if you became a paid subscriber. Paid subscribers (there are thousands of them!) get about twice as many episodes from us during the season, as well as Q&A and chat opportunities and other perks as they come to our minds. Thanks so much. The Mountain West looks very new in 2026. The guts of the league left for the Pac-12, and then the MWC brought in reinforcements. North Dakota State brings FCS' greatest dynasty up a level. NIU is here from the MAC, and UTEP comes aboard from Conference USA. Richard and Alex have a rose, bud, and thorn for all 10 teams:- 4:35: New Mexico- 8:17: UNLV- 14:29: Hawaii- 19:48: Air Force- 23:35: Nevada- 26:56: Wyoming- 32:04: San José State- 37:19: Northern Illinois- 44:29: UTEP- 46:57: North Dakota State- 51:53: Preseason honorsProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
1 hour and 49 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Defensive Line Starts at 0:54 The defense is older and more experienced overall compared to the offense, but there are some holes to fill. John Henry Daley transfers from Utah and claims to be ready to go. Aidan Hutchinson as his ceiling might be tough coming off of an injury, but Aidan Hutchinson's 2021 season was also coming off of an injury. There's also a version of JHD where he's not all the way back and is only pretty good. The other starter is either Cam Brandt or Dom Nichols. We're not hearing a lot about Nate Marshall. Benny Patterson, on the other hand, could be a guy that's coming on. A lot of the defensive ends have some experience and are just waiting for their turn. Defensive tackle is not as deep, has some question marks, and doesn't have an established star. Trey Pierce could be solid. Enow Etta has a chance of taking a big step forward. By the end of the season he was the one still standing up against Ohio State. Seth is not high on Jonah Lea'ea. Palepale is probably the 3rd defensive tackle, he's a big dude. Don't give up on defensive tackles. Everyone wants Alister Vallejo to be the high riser, the Mason Graham comparisons are out there. Bobby Kanka flashed in the spring game. Defensive tackle seems like a not great situation overall - there are a couple guys who are serviceable to good and then a lot of questions marks. You always need at least four. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP] 2. Linebackers Starts at 33:40 The group that is probably the most uncertain, more-so than defensive tackle. They had a first and second team of linebackers that have left after last season. We get to see Cole Sullivan again this year after he transferred to Oklahoma. Nate Staehling is the guy we're most excited about, the transfer from North Dakota State. It would be so lovely if he was a generic Iowa linebacker! He has the ability to take on a lead block. The other portal takes are much less inspiring. Troy Bowles, Chase Taylor, and Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng are the other major contributors. A lot of them look like safeties. Chase Taylor has high shoulder pads! Staehling probably starts with Bowles? After these three it drops off pretty quickly. The recruiting class has three guys that all ranked in flyer territory. Nobody in the program is complaining about defensive tackle, but there are a lot of concerns about linebackers. Keep the top guys mostly healthy and you've got a shot, though. 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 53:56 Takes hotter than that other week this summer that wasn't even Art Fair but it was like 100 billion degrees and Brian was sitting outside watching his kids play tennis badly. This is a surprisingly veteran group! Not a lot of questions at cornerback, your starters are Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry, and they import Smith Snowden from Utah. Jyaire Hill has first round upside and this year should be a star. Zeke Berry is at least solid but is he better than that? Could Shamari Earls start over Zeke by the end of the season? The other cornerbacks are Jo'Ziah Edmond, I'Marion Stewart, and Jamarion Vincent. Vincent is a freshman and Stewart is a flip from wide receiver; they're not generating a lot of buzz. Seth is ridiculously high on Smith Snowden at nickel. At safety - is Rod Moore going to be healthy? He says he's healthy but he's on a pitch count. If he's healthy and he's Rod Moore he's one of the best safeties in the country, but he might not be Rod Moore. Chris Bracy transfers in from Memphis and is one of the best transfers in the country. He's a huge asset in stopping the run. Too bad he's not big enough to play linebacker. Mason Curtis got a lot of experience last year and is the 3rd safety, he'll get a lot of opportunities this year. Jordan Young has some upside despite inexplicable snaps last season. 4. Special Teams and Overall Thoughts Starts at 1:28:04 This defense feels like it's going to be pretty decent but there are a lot of questions. If you get the ceiling of a lot of guys on the edge and maybe Staehling then they could be really good. But the middle of the field and the backup defensive tackles are shaky. Will it be fine and are we just spoiled as Michigan fans? There are a lot of guys that will be big pieces on the defense in two or three years and they're on the roster right now. The secondary will be especially exciting if Rod Moore is back, but could weird teams like Iowa take advantage of what Michigan's missing? Also, Michigan has a college defensive coordinator and not Wink Martindale. Michigan imported Trey Butkowski (kicker) and Cam Brown (Aussie punter). Pat Narduzzi was really mad that he lost his kicker so he must be really good. He's not Moody or Zvada but he makes a lot of kicks. The 25 yard line is probably field goal range now, rather than the 35, Justin Turner is your likely comparison. Cam Brown's an odd one. He's a Hudson Hollenbeck comparison but kicks it a little further. Michigan's long snapper, Gavin Magorien, is the only Michigan player on the Freaks List this year. Who do you want returning kickoffs, Moa? And Andrew Marsh on punts? MUSIC: "Take It"—Donnie and Joe Emerson "Rabbits"—Thomas Dollbaum "Dog Bite"—Mickey Leao “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra
In the second hour, Grey Zabel sits down with Softy and Hugh to talk about how North Dakota State has prepared Grey for the NFL, what he remembers as a "welcome to the NFL" moment, that he wants to play against Aaron Donald, about loving playing with Charles Cross and who is the toughest Seahawks defender to block. Then Chuck Powell hops on to dissect the Mariners moves before the MLB deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brick Lombardi opens the board for a quiet-then-loud 90s alternative night on Tundra FM. Four originals, four stories — a tight end refusing to be written off, a quarterback carrying grief into greatness, the man whose name is on the trophy, and the fastest receiver in green and gold. - **Mission 88** — The 42nd overall pick from Oregon State, 6'6", a lacerated kidney and years in someone else's shadow. This is him refusing the what-if narrative in a contract year, asking Love to find him on one clean seam. - **Nois Eternal** — Three years waiting behind a legend, then the keys, the $220M contract, and the weight of a father lost at 14. Grief made into resolve, the signal through the static. - **Brooklyn's Finest** — A butcher's son from Sheepshead Bay who nearly became a priest, taught chemistry and Latin for almost nothing, and turned a losing town into a Sunday cathedral. The boy behind the trophy. - **Scoot, Scoot** — Four national titles at North Dakota State, a torn knee, a comeback averaging 17.5 yards per catch, and a new contract. Christian Watson, Green Bay's deep threat, paid and dangerous. Lock in and let Brick take you somewhere between a whisper and a broken window. Subscribe and leave a rating wherever you get your podcasts — and tune in next time for more from Tundra FM. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/
Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman provide a full breakdown of the biggest college football storylines every bettor needs to know before Week 0. The guys dive into Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU, Arch Manning and Texas’ tough futures market, Alabama’s quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, Indiana’s attempt to reload after a national championship run, Texas Tech’s Big 12 path after the Brendan Sorsby fallout, Miami’s ACC title value, and the new coaches who could make an immediate impact across college football. Plus, Seth and Bogman discuss the loaded true freshman class, the new-look Pac-12, North Dakota State and Sacramento State joining the FBS, and their favorite early college football futures bets, including LSU over 8.5 wins, Alabama's national championship value, and some conference championship odds.Timestamps (may be off due to ads): Intro - 0:00:00The Futures Factory - 0:02:42BettingPros Premium Giveaway - 0:12:50Quarterback Battle Brewing in ‘Bama - 0:13:20Indiana Injects New Blood - 0:19:08Texas Tech – After the Brendon Sorsby Storm - 0:24:35Miami Reloads With Questionable Integrity - 0:30:35BettingPros App - 0:35:07Ranking Every New College Football Head Coach - 0:35:52A Loaded True Freshman Class Begins Their Careers - 0:52:45Hard Rock Bet - 0:58:35The Mid-Major Manor - 1:00:05North Dakota State & Sacramento State Join the FBS - 1:05:36 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) BettingPros App - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. BettingPros Discord - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at bettingpros.com/chat! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! BettingPros Pick Tracker – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-trackingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Ep 700 we welcome NFL quarterback, Iowa Legend, C.J. Beathard, who shares updates on life in Tennessee with his wife Maddie and kids, including a third child due in November. CJ is from Franklin, Tennessee and chose the Hawkeyes after flipping from Ole Miss. We reminisce about Iowa football, including playing through injuries, the 2015 season's close-game success and leadership, the Big Ten Championship, the North Dakota State loss as a major “what if,” and memorable moments like the Indiana dive and Michigan helmet-storming theft story. Beathard discusses recruiting (Ole Miss to Iowa), his views on NIL and the transfer portal's impact on team bonds, and his NFL experiences with the 49ers and Jaguars, including a nervous but meaningful 2020 start. He also tells draft-day stories about George Kittle, Tight End U's growth, jersey swaps, and his love of golf and shark fishing. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 Group of Six conference previews by breaking down the resurrected Pac-12, the new-look Mountain West and a wide-open Conference USA. We start with Boise State’s move into the Pac-12 and discuss whether the Broncos are truly a College Football Playoff threat or simply the best team in their new neighborhood. From there, we examine the cases for Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Washington State, along with the conference’s unusual plan to flex matchups during the final week of the regular season. The Mountain West has undergone an even more dramatic transformation, with North Dakota State making the jump to FBS and Northern Illinois and UTEP entering the league. Can NDSU immediately contend with UNLV and New Mexico? Does Hawaii have enough around Micah Alejado to make a run? And can Air Force, Wyoming or one of the conference’s rebuilding programs force its way into the race? We also venture into Conference USA, where Western Kentucky may be the preseason favorite, but Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty and several recent FBS arrivals give us plenty of reasons to question the established order. Finally, we bolt independent UConn onto the end of the preview and explore Jason Candle’s attempt to rebuild a roster that lost nearly everything from last season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:05 - Pac-12 Conference Preview38:44 - Mountain West Conference Preview1:09:55 - CUSA Conference Preview1:27:24 - UConn Football PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we officially welcome ourselves back to college football with a full 2026 season primer. Before preview season begins in earnest, we reset the board with the biggest changes you need to know, from conference realignment, new teams, and bowl games to rule tweaks, the coaching carousel and a longer road to the national championship in Las Vegas. Consider this your intro course for the upcoming season. We also run through the biggest names and roster moves shaping the season, including a huge crop of new head coaches, notable broadcast changes, the biggest transfer portal targets, and the quarterback storylines that could define the year. Plus, we look at early national title odds, conference favorites, Group of Six playoff contenders, and the broader themes we’ll be tracking all summer as our full preview series gets underway. Also: the Ball-Sac rivalry, North Dakota State’s FBS arrival, the triumph of bike shorts, the return of the Poinsettia Bowl, and a joyous march in the Fleck Parade. Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome back3:35 - What is this episode?6:26 - The Basics10:20 - Notable Changes30:16 - New Coaches35:49 - Announcer Changes39:52 - Notable Transfers56:16 - Big Storylines1:01:34 - The Odds1:06:21 - Common Themes1:15:57 - Parting ThoughtsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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