Podcast appearances and mentions of Pat Narduzzi

Whose Pitt all-stars would win: Pat Narduzzi or Dave Wannstedt? Which freshmen could be sleepers and get a lot of hype early in training camp? Will Kade Bell's offense evolve in Year Three? And could Pitt end up with some first-team all-conference players? We're answering those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

In this college football podcast episode, we briefly step out of preview mode for a college football news reset. While we were working through the ACC and Big 12, the rest of the sport kept moving, beginning with another strange development at North Carolina. We discuss Mike Lombardi’s reported leave of absence, what it adds to the growing collection of Bill Belichick-era drama in Chapel Hill, and why Tar Heels fans did not exactly greet the news with despair. Then we dig through the most memorable moments from SEC, ACC and Big 12 Media Days. Lane Kiffin contemplates mortality, Jon Sumrall brings an unmistakable level of intensity to Florida, Pat Narduzzi makes another bold conference comparison, and several SEC coaches begin building the case for nine-win College Football Playoff teams. We also consider Greg Sankey’s acknowledgment that conversations about an SEC and Big Ten breakaway are real, even if nobody is quite ready to explain where those conversations might lead. Finally, with fall camps opening around the country, we look at the quarterback competitions worth tracking. What could a freshman starter mean for Tennessee? Is Alabama’s apparent favorite ready to take control? Which uncertain situations at Arkansas, Iowa and elsewhere could reshape an entire season? We also ask how many of these competitions are truly open and how many are exercises in keeping quarterbacks engaged during the transfer portal era. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:55 - Mike Lombardi on leave at UNC9:40 - Favorite Quotes from Media Days31:29 - QB Battles of InterestSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Pirates make big moves ahead of the deadline? How they do against the Cubs and Diamondbacks could determine how aggressive they are. Also, Pitt Football coach Pat Narduzzi stops by.

Will the Pirates make big moves ahead of the deadline? How they do against the Cubs and Diamondbacks could determine how aggressive they are. Also, Pitt Football coach Pat Narduzzi stops by.

Will the Pirates make big moves ahead of the deadline? How they do against the Cubs and Diamondbacks could determine how aggressive they are. Also, Pitt Football coach Pat Narduzzi stops by.

Chris Mack is joined by the head football coach of Pitt Pat Narduzzi to preview the upcoming college football season.

Chris Mack is joined by both Eric Morris and Pat Narduzzi to preview their upcoming seasons in college football.

Pitt's head football coach Pat Narduzzi comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to share how he's preparing the team for the upcoming season.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson assess how Pitt athletics has been maneuvering through the modern landscape of recruiting players, specifically onto the football team. Also, Pitt's head football coach Pat Narduzzi comes on to talk about how he's preparing the team for the upcoming season. July 24, 2026, 7:00 Hour

Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach of Pitt Panthers Football, joins Larry in studio as he gives a preview of the upcoming season! full 640 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:37:46 +0000 xoyVHUfVcLmjK0RtYW3sbeeExTOnVgIs emailnewsletter,news The Big K Morning Show emailnewsletter,news Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach of Pitt Panthers Football, joins Larry in studio as he gives a preview of the upcoming season! The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. N

Alex and Richard conduct the second annual Coach Firing/Retirement/Departure Confidence Draft, assigning point values to 27 FBS coaches based on how likely they are to leave their jobs after the 2026 season, either because they got fired or retired. (Poachings are not included.) Last year, Alex scored a narrow victory thanks to his bold and successful pick of Kyle Whittingham to be out at Utah after the season. Can Richard fight back?The board runs in order of tenure, from Kirk Ferentz's 28th year at Iowa to Bill Belichick's second at North Carolina, and produces wide gaps on Joe Moorhead, Mike Norvell, Luke Fickell, and the exact meaning of a Lincoln Riley departure. In this episode, we cover these coaches in order:• 5:23: Kirk Ferentz at Iowa• 6:21: Troy Calhoun at Air Force• 7:54: Dabo Swinney at Clemson• 9:39: Dave Doeren at NC State• 11:01: Pat Narduzzi at Pitt• 12:15: Mike Locksley at Maryland• 14:27: Mike Norvell at Florida State• 15:32: Ricky Rahne at Old Dominion• 16:11: Shane Beamer at South Carolina• 18:12: Steve Sarkisian at Texas• 20:34: Sonny Cumbie at Louisiana Tech• 21:50: Joe Moorhead at Akron• 23:49: Timmy Chang at Hawaii• 24:39: Tony Elliott at Virginia• 27:01: Lincoln Riley at USC• 29:04: Sonny Dykes at TCU• 30:35: Brent Venables at Oklahoma• 31:53: Deion Sanders at Colorado• 33:43: Luke Fickell at Wisconsin• 34:40: Jamey Chadwell at Liberty• 35:35: Matt Rhule at Nebraska• 37:05: Bill O'Brien at Boston College• 38:41: Kalen DeBoer at Alabama• 40:14: Scotty Walden at UTEP• 40:50: Derek Mason at Middle Tennessee• 40:53: Dell McGee at Georgia State• 42:00: Bill Belichick at North CarolinaNote: We unintentionally omitted Baylor's Dave Aranda from this draft. We will come back to him in the Big 12 preview later this summer.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

Joe Rose and the crew react to comments from Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, who revealed that Miami attempted to lure away Pitt's starting quarterback before he warned Duke's coaching staff they could be next. The guys discuss how the quarterback was already prepared to leave, highlighting the lack of loyalty in today's transfer portal era and the limited control schools have over retaining players. They also debate whether college football should eventually move toward multi-year player contracts, examine how cutthroat recruiting and roster management have become, and point to Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney's dramatic shift toward embracing the transfer portal after adding 17 players this offseason

Hour 3 begins with Joe Rose and Dave Hyde discussing which young Dolphins need to step up and exceed expectations this season, while looking back at franchise greats like Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas, who emerged as unexpected stars early in their careers. The guys also revisit the Heat's accidental LeBron James introductory press conference leak and explain why they still believe Miami is the ideal landing spot for the NBA superstar. The conversation then shifts to the Marlins' eight-game losing streak, Pete Fairbanks' disappointing season, Jakob Marsee's struggles, and ESPN's latest round of layoffs. The hour wraps up with college football talk as the crew reacts to Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi accusing Miami of trying to poach his quarterback, leading to a broader discussion about the transfer portal, player movement, potential contracts, and how the sport continues to evolve in the NIL era.

On Wednesday Joe Rose and the crew break down the biggest stories in South Florida sports, including the Heat's mysterious LeBron James introductory press conference leak and why Dave Hyde believes Miami remains the perfect fit for the NBA superstar. The guys discuss the Dolphins building around their young core after extending Jordyn Brooks, De'Von Achane, and Aaron Brewer, while Omar Kelly joins to talk injuries, breakout candidates, Tua Tagovailoa's expectations, and the challenges facing Miami heading into the season. Plus, the crew dives into the Marlins' eight-game losing streak, rare baseball feats, college football's wild transfer portal era, Pitt's Pat Narduzzi calling out Miami, and how the sport continues to change.

-Nebraska adds RB Tikey Hayes from Iowa Western last week…what does that tell us if anything about Mekhi Nelson's status?-Do we have any update at all on the 2027 schedule and where Nebraska will play their opening game vs. Northern Illinois at?-Pat Narduzzi said he thinks the ACC is a better conference than the B1G…would anyone in the world believe that?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capping a tournament that generated more than $9 billion for FIFA and further cemented soccer's global reach. We break down the championship, ESPN's major round of layoffs that reportedly includes Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and Tom Pelissero, and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel's decision to step down following the university's external culture review. We also debate Pat Narduzzi's claim that the ACC is better than the Big Ten, preview a loaded November college football slate, discuss Shane Gillis setting attendance records in Philadelphia, Tom Brady's viral Fanatics Fest moment with Logan Paul, and the possibility of Brady entering WWE.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Spain wins World Cuphttps://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2078963624266133887?s=20FIFA earns over 9 Billion in 2026 World Cuphttps://x.com/Polymarket/status/2079271621445968194?s=20ESPN parting ways with Ryan Clark https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079316347016663349?s=20NFL Network insider, Tom Pelissero, is expected to be laid off as part of the ESPN layoffs https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079568259678904593?s=20Karl Ravech is expected to be laid off as part of a new round of layoffs at ESPN https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079555877342785829?s=20 Michigan Athletic director Warde Manuel is out, to step down at end of yearhttps://x.com/espn/status/2079192320847527963?s=20Pitt's Pat Narduzzi says the ACC is better than the Big Tenhttps://x.com/On3/status/2078534974446375335?s=20November 6th CFB slate is amazinghttps://x.com/TheBuckeyeNut/status/2078976420920070151?s=20 Shane Gillis sets two records at Lincoln Financial Fieldhttps://x.com/LFFStadium/status/2078322231420112946?s=20 Tom Brady slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest (TURN DOWN VOLUME)https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2078258356796403989?s=20Tom Brady is reportedly in talks with WWE, possibly related to his on-going feud with Logan Paulhttps://x.com/WrestleOps/status/2079286546339877215?s=20 West Texas State produced some of wrestling's greatest legends

Pat Narduzzi says the ACC is better than the Big Ten—and Jeff “Tito” Thitoff isn't letting that slide.On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Tito tears into the Pitt coach's wild conference claim, points out Pittsburgh's ugly record against Big Ten competition and argues that the ACC isn't remotely on the same level as the Big Ten or SEC.Then it's time to talk recruiting. Ohio State landed four-star defensive lineman Carlos May out of Alabama, continuing a stunning Buckeyes recruiting surge inside SEC territory. Tito breaks down why Alabama is losing its grip on elite in-state talent, how Nick Saban's retirement changed the landscape and why the SEC's old advantage may be disappearing in the NIL era.Plus, Ohio State basketball gets major upgrades at the Schottenstein Center, the Buckeyes face a brutal schedule packed with projected NCAA Tournament teams, and Kevin McGuff lands another huge women's basketball recruiting win.Watch The Buckeyes Blitz with Jeff “Tito” Thitoff on FanStreamSports.com – Ohio for bold Ohio State takes, Big Ten news and unapologetic college football commentary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys do part 1 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.

-The long-time Pittsburgh head coach (at the school since 2015) said at Media Days last week that he could tell 2 years into his tenure at Pittthat the ACC is a tougher conference than the B1G---“and I'm sticking to my guns on it”-He went on to say postseason record in the bowl games is a big reason why he sticks by the stance….or maybe he's just a homerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 - ACC Kickoff recap, SEC Media Days preview RedZone - Tom Brady can't help himself Braves with some fun Friday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi Argues the ACC is More Skilled than the B1GAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest headlines coming out of ACC Media Days0:00 Introduction8:30 ACC Tampering25:45 Narduzzi Big Ten35:50 Monshun Sales49:50 Cody Campbell Again

We start hour 2 of the show with our conversation with Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, and we check back in with Heath Cline from Charlotte. We then talk with Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, and Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the best wins of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt? After counting down Nos. 10-6 on Wednesday, we're moving onto the top five. From a pair of wins over the Panthers' oldest rivals to some huge victories on the biggest stages, these five wins are some of the best in Pitt history. All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

It's time for another countdown, and we're ranking the top wins of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt. We've got it down to a top 10, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're rolling out Nos. 10-6. What makes a big win? And what are the some of the biggest wins the Panthers have pulled off since Narduzzi became head coach in 2015? We're looking at the first five today.

How does Kade Bell stack up against the last 20 years of Pitt offensive coordinators? Which freshman will play the most in 2026? And which former Pat Narduzzi players would help this year's Panthers the most? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Historically, Pitt's defense has been pretty good and reliable under Pat Narduzzi (we think). So what do we expect out of the Panthers in 2026? Let's look at the defense from front to back and everywhere in between with a full breakdown on today's Morning Pitt.

Hour 3: Pat Narduzzi had high praise for Brendan Sorsby this week, and Poni wonders what that means. Steve Palazzolo joins the show to talk about the Steelers possibly drafting Sorsby. And Dom takes over the Debrief to talk about the World Cup and its "sexiest fan".

They guys are concerned with Callas' breakfast order this morning. Pat Narduzzi joins the show to give a couple huge Pitt incentives for the Five-Alarm today! And is Crowley a closet Pitt fan?

The Carolina's Own crew continues its ACC football preview series with an in-depth look at the Pitt Panthers. The conversation begins with Pat Narduzzi's eleven-year tenure and the consistency he has brought to Pittsburgh, including an ACC Championship and a reputation for fielding some of the nation's toughest defenses. The guys examine Pitt's elite run defense, linebacker play, and the challenges the Panthers face generating pressure on opposing quarterbacks. On offense, the discussion centers around quarterback Mason Heintschel and his impressive freshman campaign. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD analyze whether Heintschel can take the next step in 2026, despite concerns about an offensive line that surrendered 44 sacks last season. The crew also evaluates Pitt's rushing attack, receiver room, and overall offensive ceiling heading into the season. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about modern college football, including NIL, transfer portal rules, roster building, player development, and whether college football should move toward multi-year player contracts. The hosts debate how today's environment compares to their own playing careers and what changes could improve the sport. The crew then makes game-by-game predictions for Pitt's 2026 schedule, debating whether the Panthers will finish above or below their projected win total. Finally, the show wraps up with a discussion about the recent gambling controversy involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the challenges facing young athletes in today's environment, and how professional sports continue to handle gambling-related issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If they had to be honest, what would you ask Jeff Capel and Pat Narduzzi? If you could build a conference, who would be the ideal teams to join Pitt? If you could pick an all-conference performer, which player would help the football Panthers the most this season? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Chuck starts today’s show with Nebraska signing a separate deal for Matt Rhule, and how a coach showing up with his guys can determine a conference. We then talk Florida with Graham Hall from Swamp247.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Hartline the new Head Coach of the University of South Florida, joins Larry Blustein to talk about why he chose the USF job at the first place. Why did he want to leave Ohio State to come to Florida and so much more. Bradnon Helwig of UCF Sports dot com talks about spring practice for the UCF knights with Larry Blustein as he talks about what's going on with spring football and so much more. Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel covers the Miami Hurricanes, joins Larry Blustein as they recap spring football, the spring game, and so much more. Pat Narduzzi joins the show as they talk about the offseason for the Pitt Panthers. They talk about recruiting as they recruit florida very well and the neighboring states as well. Toro Wallace, the head coach of Miami Carol City joins Larry Blustein as they talk about the first year as a head coach and what changes he did in his first year. Bryce Williams joins Larry Blustein they talk about why he decommitted from Florida State Seminoles football because of Pat Surtain getting fired. They talk about his high school football career and so much more.

Pat Narduzzi joins the show as they talk about the offseason for the Pitt Panthers. They talk about recruiting as they recruit florida very well and the neighboring states as well.

Former Pirates pitcher & broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show. Steve had a pair of the most legendary moments of any pitcher in Pirates history and told a little story about his dad when the team won the World Series in 1971. Steve admitted that he is always optimistic about the Pirates, but he is certainly feeling that about this year's club. He said he can't wait until the home opener next Friday and the special feel of the first baseball game of the season. Steve talked about the time he faced off against Tom Seaver and the Mets to open the season – he threw 10 innings and Seaver tossed 9 in a 1-0 Mets win in 43-degree weather. Steve has so much excitement for the young studs on this Pirates team – including Konnor Griffin, who isn't on the big-league club yet. Steve said, as a former pitcher, watching Paul Skenes is special every single time. Steve talked about the charity events he has taken part in that help the city he shined as a sports star and why he gets so much joy out of helping the community in any way he can. Pat McAfee Show CFO Phil Mains joined the show. Chris asked Phil if he has the toughest job of anyone associated with Pat McAfee, since he's the guy that balances the books every month. Phil is the center of the team that has been so generous to the community with his pals from Plum Borough. He joked about not being a guy that speaks for a living, but getting to help the city he loves at the same time. Phil said it's all about taking care of your people and your neighbors who may be in greater need than you. With some Pittsburgh sports questions, Phil said he's excited for a new era of Steelers football led by Mike McCarthy after nearly 2 decades under Mike Tomlin. Phil is still optimistic that the Penguins will still make the playoffs. What will Konnor Griffin look like when he comes up? Phil thinks it's hard to not be excited about the Pirates lineup and a pitching staff led by Paul Skenes. Did Phil have any tips for Donny driving to-and-from Indianapolis for Friday's show. An impromptu Name Game with Phil that resulted in 3600 meals being donated to the Greater PGH Community Foodbank. Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi joined the show. Pat talked about Kyle Louis, who is getting set for the NFL Draft after a successful career at Pitt. Chris asked Pat about the second year of Mason Heintschel on-deck and how excited he is to see his young QB develop more in Pittsburgh. Pat shared his stories of giving back to the foodbank each and every year, and the importance of preaching to his players about giving back to the community in any way they can. He said teaching the youth how to give back, not only financially, but with their time and effort, it can create a successful domino effect as the years go on. Pat reflected on the interactions with Mike Tomlin, who he shared a facility with for over a decade on the South Side.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable give their impressions from the second week of the Panthers' spring practices. This show is presented by FanDuel. How much concern should there be in regards to the wide receiver room? Is Blue Hicks in Pat Narduzzi's doghouse after missing practice? Can Pitt rely on him, Malik Knight, Tony Kinsler and Bryce Yates to replace Kenny Johnson and Poppi Williams? On the flip side, why should we be confident in the linebacker corps? What does Jeremiah Marcelin bring to the unit as a whole? Our duo tackles those topics, plus gives their picks for the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first over/under win totals are out for the 2026 college football season, and the number for Pitt is 7.5. Do you like the over on that? Or do you think the Panthers are headed for seven wins or less? We're looking at that number, how it compares to the rest of the ACC, how Pat Narduzzi has done against the win totals over the years and a lot more on today's Morning Pitt.

What does Pat Narduzzi's coaching tree look like? How much of Pitt's basketball roster can be salvaged? Do the Panthers have more four-star recruits than usual? And who was the best center of the Jeff Capel era at Pitt? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

"I truly believe through the portal that we've got a better football team right now than we had last year." That's what Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said during his first press conference of spring camp on Monday, so for today's Morning Pitt, we're asking a simple question: Is he right? Let's take a look at the Panthers' 2026 roster and compare it to last year.

After Pitt's first practice of spring camp on Monday, Pat Narduzzi held his first press conference of spring camp and talked about transfers, the offense, the receivers, the linebackers and a lot more. Here are five things that stood out in Narduzzi's first press conference of the spring.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable identify five key questions coach Pat Narduzzi will have to answer during the Panthers' spring football practices. This show is presented by FanDuel. After breaking onto the scene as an unknown freshman, how will QB Mason Heintschel evolve mentally and physically in his second year under center? Who of Malik Knight, Blue Hicks, C.J. Lee, Bryce Yates or Tony Kinsler will step up to fill the wide receiver roles left behind by Kenny Johnson and Poppi Williams? How does a reloaded secondary shake out? Who of Raion Strader, Kanye Thompson or Shadarian Harrison ends up starting opposite Shawn Lee Jr. at corner? Are transfers Alex Sanford, DeMarco Ward, plus returners Cam Lindsey, Jeremiah Marcelin, enough to cover for losses of Rasheem Biles and Kyle Louis? And which freshmen could come out of nowhere to surprise us? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' linebacker room headed into the 2026 season. This show is presented by FanDuel. How can coach Pat Narduzzi replace star linebackers like Kyle Louis, who moved on to the NFL Draft, and Rasheem Biles, who transferred to Texas? Does new LBs coach Joe Bowen have the hardest job of any of the position coaches? Can Braylan Lovelace step up in their absence and fill that role? How will Jeremiah Marcelin's development after a season-ending injury play into it? And what are reasonable expectations for Lovelace? Can he eventually be an All-ACC player like his predecessors? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pitt's incoming recruiting class features four prospects at receiver. Could it be the best class of receivers the Panthers have signed since Pat Narduzzi became head coach in 2015? It just might be. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the class, the historical comparisons and a lot more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest news and notes surrounding Pat Narduzzi's Panthers football team. This show is presented by FanDuel. Who will step up as Mason Heintschel's backup in a young quarterback room? Will it be Corey Dailey or Angelo Renda? Or maybe grad transfer Holden Geriner, who can help with Heintschel's development? How big is the task in front of new safeties coach Harlon Barnett? Who will slot in next to Cruce Brookins after Javon McIntyre and Kavir Bains-Marquez moved on? Is Josh Guerrier ready to take a step forward? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to the latest transfer portal news surrounding Pat Narduzzi's program. This show is presented by FanDuel. Pitt found a backup quarterback in Holden Geriner from Texas State and a backup kicker in Antonio Chadha from Western Illinois. What will each player bring to their respective position group? With much of the transfer portal class here, what will the position battles look like once spring ball rolls around? What positions does Pat Narduzzi still need to shore up before the start of the season? Why should wide receiver, safety, offensive line and defensive end be areas of priority? And what are Stephen and Abby's picks for Monday night's national championship game between Indiana and Miami? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Richard guide you through dozens of Week 13 college football games, from Oregon's depth-driven win over USC to an all-time ending in the Division II playoffs. Just a few of the games covered in here include: Oregon 42, USC 27: Depth and special teams matter Pitt 42, Georgia Tech 28: Pat Narduzzi really did it this time Oklahoma 17, Missouri 6: Speaking of special teams mattering! Utah 51, Kansas State 47: A ground-game exhibition for the ages Duke 32, North Carolina 25: Have you ever seen a kicker run like that? Texas 52, Arkansas 37: “The Full Arch” against a horrible defense Tulane 37, Temple 13: The Green Wave roll through some distractionsYale 45, Harvard 28: A disaster from the jump for the Crimson Montana State 31, Montana 28: An upset in the Brawl of the Wild James Madison 24, Wazzu 20: The Cougs' season of so-close continuesSan Diego State 25, San Jose State 3: The Aztecs' defense is unreal Benedict 25, Wingate 24: A finish that must be seen to be believed Want much more? Become a paid subscriberSubscribers get bonus episodes each week, usually multiple during the season. We'd love to have you as we continue into one of our busiest times of the year. We are recording a coach carousel-focused episode early this week and will be sharing that with subscribers shortly. Join at www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe Thanks to our partners and subscribers20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDJoin us at 12 p.m. on 12/6 in NYC, along with Nokian Tyres! RSVP for our championship watch party at Mason Jar at https://www.nokiantyres.com/szd Shop Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ and use code HOMEFIELD30 at checkout to get 30% off This episode is produced by 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

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Pittsburgh ahead of tomorrow's College GameDay for the Pitt/Notre Dame game while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night's Thursday Night Football game as the Patriots moved to 9-2 and look to be back better than ever, before covering this weekend's college football games and picking every game of the NFL week 11 slate against the spread. Joining the progrum to preview tomorrow's game against Notre Dame and much more is the Head Football Coach of the Pitt Panthers, Pat Narduzzi. Later, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend's college football slate including the Notre Dame vs Pitt, this weekend's biggest SEC tilts, the importance of of recruiting multi-sport athletes, and much 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'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new CFP rankings are out and we discuss how JMU is going to get screwed and other college football story lines (00:00:00-00:30:03). Eagles beat the Packers on MNF and Max was right (00:30:03-00:46:07). Brian Daboll fired by the Giants and Nico Harrison gone in Dallas (00:46:07-00:53:09). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Hank being sick and Pat Narduzzi with the weirdest big game prep (00:57:57-01:23:40). Clayton Kershaw joins the show to talk about the World Series, his career, LA, Stafford and tons more (01:23:40-01:55:26). Joakim Noah joins in studio to talk about his new travel show, his shaman, Derrick Rose, Thibs and Wemby (01:55:26-02:33:15). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (02:33:15-02:53:58).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Richard, Alex, and Rodger Sherman talk through a huge Week 12 in college football, highlighting a few dozen games that should be fun! Among the many topics discussed on this episode: * Texas-Georgia, the real push-comes-to-shove spot for Arch Manning* Iowa-USC, the ultimate test of what Lincoln Riley is building in L.A. * Oklahoma-Alabama, where we think the Sooners have a good shot * UVA-Duke, in which a backup QB stands in the way of Duke mounting a serious playoff push and creating a doomsday scenario for the ACC * Is Miami back in the playoff race now? Might be! Why? Don't know! * Florida-Ole Miss, which the Rebels have to be glad is not in Gainesville* UCLA-Ohio State, which is really just a chance to talk about the legal battle unfolding now between UCLA and the Rose Bowl* Tennessee Tech-Kentucky, in what some are calling the most captivating Week 12 matchup ever between an FCS team and SEC team * Richard's big debut as a CBS Sports sideline reporter for UConn-Air Force* Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State, CUSA game of the year? * Boise State-San Diego State, MWC game of the year? * THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: Pitt hosts Notre Dame for the Panthers' biggest home game in many years … unless you're Pat Narduzzi, who does not seem to think the game is that important And much more! Produced by Anthony Vito. Thanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks! Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szdModelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL 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 Auburn Tigers have a bye week to lick their wounds from the loss at the Vanderbilt Commodores. Auburn Football has only Mercer and Alabama remaining. Auburn interim HC DJ Durkin is playing the long game, where are Auburn fans on the Durkin meter? DJ Durkin on how involved he is in retaining the roster The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are at the Pittsburgh Panthers. Pitt Football coach Pat Narduzzi said the quiet part about this game out loud. The same does not hold true for Notre Dame Football. The Ole Miss Rebels also can make their Playoff life much easier with a win at home against the Florida Gators. Ole Miss Football is in rare air historically and didn't handle that well at Florida Football yesterday. What has changed? Lane Kiffin gets asked if he was encouraged by the first CFP rankings Today's College Football Spotlight: UPSET ALERT! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices