Podcast appearances and mentions of Pat Narduzzi

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.

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.

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.

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.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down QB Mason Heintschel's return to the Panthers for his sophomore season and preview the men's basketball team's upcoming clash with No. 20 Louisville on Saturday night. Is Heintschel's return a major win for coach Pat Narduzzi? What needs to happen before next season kicks off for Heintschel and the Panthers to take the next step? How much will Heintschel's coaches put on his plate? Stephen and Abby's conversation then shifts to basketball. What needs to happen for the Panthers to beat a solid, ranked Louisville team? Can they count on increased bench production from Brandin Cummings and Nojus Indrusaitis again? Or will starters like Cam Corhen and Damarco Minor need to step up? 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 latest happenings in the transfer portal for Pat Narduzzi's team. Who stands out among the nine transfers the Panthers landed in the portal this week? Can Memphis transfer DeMarco Ward give them a new look at OLB with his experience and pass-coverage skills? Can Illinois' Jeremiah Warren and Tulane's Eliyt Nairne give them some more big bodies along the defensive line? Who emerges as a first option from new tight ends Carson Kent from Oklahoma and Elijah Lagg from UAB? And how can former Idaho State punter Gabe Russo and Northern Arizona kicker Samuel Hunsaker help on special teams? 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 insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the latest happenings in the transfer portal for coach Pat Narduzzi's team. Stephen looks at new additions like McKeesport grad Kanye Thompson and Penn Hills grad Raion Strader, as well as Keylen Davis and Malik Knight. Who among that group projects as a starter, and who will be more of a depth piece? How big of a loss is Trey Butkowski after the kicker transferred to Michigan? And how does Narduzzi plan to fill that position? Through the portal and from someone already on the roster? Stephen 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 insider Stephen Thompson breaks down some topics surrounding the Panthers football team and its recent coaching changes. What went into Pat Narduzzi selecting Cory Sanders as Pitt's new defensive coordinator, replacing the retiring Randy Bates? Will anything change with Sanders at the helm of that unit? How much will the team miss Ryan Manalac, who became the defensive coordinator at UConn? Should he have been the choice instead? And who are some names to watch to backfill the vacant jobs? Maybe Mickey Jacobs from Duquesne? Stephen 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 insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the Panthers' 23-17 loss to East Carolina in the Military Bowl from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. What were the key's to Pitt's loss? How can Mason Heintschel, Ja'Kyrian Turner and the offense limit the turnovers? What positives can be taken away on the defensive side of the ball? Will Rasheem Biles continue to be a game wrecker for the Panthers? And why can't Pat Narduzzi win bowl games for Pitt? What goes into his poor record in the postseason? And where does this rank among some of his worst losses? Stephen 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 preview the Panthers' upcoming Military Bowl matchup with East Carolina. Who's in for Pitt and who is out? Will they be affected by recent transfers like Juelz Goff, Jackson Brown and Zion Fowler-El? What about like stars like Desmond Reid and Kyle Louis, who recently declared for the NFL draft? Will Rasheem Biles play? And if he does, is that an indicator he'll return to Pat Narduzzi's program in 2026? Our duo tackles those topics and more, plus gives their picks, predictions and matchups to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pat Narduzzi joins to discuss Christmas with his team in DC, what to expect from ECU, Kyle Louis' impact on the program, Cam Lindsey's growth, Mason Heintschel's bowl prep. 

Other big Steelers stories: fans booing and calling to fire Tomlin, TJ Watt's extension, playing in Ireland, trading Minkah for Ramsey and Jonnu, Heyward's holdout, acquiring Metcalf and trading Pickens, DK's altercation with a fan, Steelers Hall of Honor inductees. NBA talk! Jokic is ridiculous. Pat Narduzzi joins to discuss Christmas with his team in DC, what to expect from ECU, Kyle Louis' impact on the program, Cam Lindsey's growth, Mason Heintschel's bowl prep. The NFL Christmas games were mostly duds. George Pickens is having a big season, but it still feels like the Steelers made the right move. It's fun to hate the Chiefs. 

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable recap the Panthers' strong start in the postseason football transfer portal. Stephen and Abby draft teams of who they think coach Pat Narduzzi should most prioritize keeping. They include names like Kenny Johnson, Ja'Kyrian Turner, Francis Brewu, Cruce Brookins, Isaiah Neal, Braylan Lovelace and Shawn Lee Jr. Who have the Panthers lost? And are they big losses? Will the team suffer without names like Zion Fowler-El, Jackson Brown and Nico Crawford? Our duo answers those questions 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 football team's selection for the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Md., a choice that disappointed some Panthers fans and had them wondering if Pat Narduzzi should considered turning down the offer. This podcast is sponsored by Fanduel. Stephen and Abby talk about why that notion was likely never a consideration. Will the bowl game be an opportunity for the Panthers' young stars, like Mason Heintschel and Ja'Kyrian Turner, to get more reps against a solid East Carolina team? What about players coming into their own, like Cameron Lindsey, Shawn Lee Jr. and Josh Guerrier? Could it be a good sendoff for older players like Kavir Bains-Marquez and Javon McIntyre? Could a ninth win get the bad taste out of their mouth after losses to Notre Dame and Miami? And how can Narduzzi use the game to prepare for 2026? Our duo answers those questions 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 Pat Narduzzi's newest recruiting class now that national signing day has passed. What are their takeaways from the class as a whole? What can we expect from the two Texas-born quarterbacks, Angelo Renda and Corey Dailey? Outside of those two, why did the class so heavily feature Pennsylvania and Florida players? Which players could make an impact right away in 2026? And how do this year's freshman, like QB Mason Heintschel, RB Ja'Kyrian Turner and DB Shawn Lee Jr. show that recruiting is still vital for Pitt, even in the age of the transfer portal? Our duo answers those questions 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 football insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the possibilities for the Panthers' upcoming bowl game and which potential opponent they could face up against. Where should Pitt want to go, and who should they want to face? Is a rivalry matchup against Penn State a legitimate possibility? Are there any marquee programs out there they could meet up with? How can Pat Narduzzi's Panthers send Desmond Reid and the other seniors out on a high note while also getting freshmen like Mason Heintschel, Ja'Kyrian Turner and Shawn Lee Jr. more reps? Can Heintschel's connection with Kenny Johnson grow in Kade Bell's offense? Plus, Stephen and Abby preview Pitt basketball's Tuesday matchup with Texas A&M. 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' 38-7 loss to Miami on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. What went wrong for the Panthers, and why weren't they able to get the win to keep themselves in ACC championship contention? Despite Pitt being relatively competitive in the first half, what changed heading into a severely lackluster second? Why hasn't Pat Narduzzi been able to fix recurring issues, like a lack of discipline, poor offensive line play and mistakes in the secondary? Why couldn't the Panthers match up against Miami's star defensive linemen Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor? And where does this leave the program as it enters a bowl game and the offseason? What should Pitt's priorities be in the transfer portal? Our duo answers those questions 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 football insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview a ranked matchup against the Miami Hurricanes with major ACC championship and College Football Playoff implications. This show is presented by FanDuel. Can coach Pat Narduzzi's offensive line handle Ruben Bain Jr. and Akheem Messidor along Miami's defensive front to open up space for QB Mason Heintschel and RB Ja'Kyrian Turner to operate? How can Kyle Louis, Rasheem Biles and the defense disrupt Hurricane QB Carson Beck and RB Mark Fletcher? An what is the most likely path to the conference title game? Could Virginia lose to Virginia Tech? Or SMU to Cal? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Pitt's not-so-surprising win at Georgia Tech to the matchup with Miami, the fake punt, the big pick-six and a lot more, Pat Narduzzi covered plenty of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down some of the most notable things Narduzzi said.

Post-Gazette insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable recap Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi's weekly news conference following an upset of Georgia Tech and ahead of a ranked matchup against Miami that will define ACC championship and College Football Playoff hopes. This show is presented by FanDuel. Was the victory against the Yellow Jackets really as "shocking" as Narduzzi implied? Or are Mason Heintschel, Kenny Johnson, Ja'Kyrian Turner, Rasheem Biles, Kyle Louis and the Panthers justifiably on the radar of most ACC observers as serious contenders? What's the state of the offensive line following a strong outing from Kendall Stanley? And should fans be concerned about Sam Carpenter and the kicking game amid Trey Butkowski's injury? Our duo tackles those questions 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

Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to analyze Pitt's loss to Notre Dame and what it means for the Panthers' ACC title hopes. Was the ugly defeat a signal of how far Pat Narduzzi's program still has to go? Or will it perform better against conference competition? Can Mason Heintschel shake off the adversity as a freshman? And are Kyle Louis, Rasheem Biles and the Pitt front seven a threat to every team left on their schedule, including ranked Georgia Tech and Miami teams? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders Narduzzi going up against old rival James Franklin now that he's been hired as Virginia Tech's coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What stood out in Pat Narduzzi's weekly press conference on Monday? From Pitt not snowballing to defending Haynes King, Mason Heintschel's progress and more, here are five notable things the Panthers' head coach said.

We have plenty of thoughts on the Notre Dame - Pittsburgh game as well as comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi's late timeout call as well as a handful of Irish players. There's more in Rapid Fire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Smetana joins to discuss the Fighting Irish's domination of the Panthers. Jeremiyah Love and Malachi Fields' excellence, Chris Ash's unit excelling, Pat Narduzzi being Pat Narduzzi, some annoying narratives and much more. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama react immediately after Notre Dame's 37-15 road victory over the #22 ranked Pitt Panthers to extend their winning streak to 8 games and make another convincing case they are a playoff worthy team. Jeremiyah Love dazzled again and Malachi Fields one of the best catches of the year en route to a strong offensive performance that also saw CJ Carr throw two touchdowns. The defense was also stellar, holding Pitt to 3 non garbage time points with the Panthers scoring on an interception and on the game's final play after Pat Narduzzi called a timeout with 6 seconds left down 28 points.

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

Week 12 is here. Three weeks remain in the regular season as races for both conference championships and the College Football Playoff continue to grow tighter. Currently, there are a host of teams in playoff position with one or two losses, but how many losses can certain teams afford? A couple of those teams have big matchups this weekend as #11 Oklahoma visits #4 Alabama and #10 Texas visits #5 Georgia. Texas and Oklahoma already have two losses. Can they make it into the playoff if they drop another game? The same goes for #14 Vanderbilt and #23 Tennessee. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if any of these SEC teams would have a chance at making the playoff with three losses. They also take a look at another big matchup as #9 Notre Dame visits #22 Pittsburgh. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said this week that the game against Notre Dame doesn't matter because they are not in the ACC. The guys discuss what they think of these comments and if it sends the wrong message. Also, is the CFP killing conference championship games?Then, the guys chat about some news off of the field down in Louisiana. The drama continues as Brian Kelly is now suing LSU over his buyout. LSU is trying to avoid paying the full buyout and Kelly is not going down without a fight. Ross fills us in on the latest details that seem to be pointing towards this battle going to court. He also fills the crew in about the latest news out of Ole Miss. The rumors continue to swirl about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for Florida, and that drama could provide a distraction. Especially as the Gators come to town this weekend. The guys chat about how this situation is being handled and how it could affect other coaching hires around the country.Later, the guys make their picks for this week's I've Got A Feeling. Duke, Minnesota and Notre Dame are the choices among the crew. Get ready for another crazy weekend of college football with College Football Enquirer.(1:38) - Can a three-loss SEC team make the playoff?(8:15) - Should Georgia avoid the SEC title game?(11:39) - Has the CFP killed conference championship games?(20:07) - #9 Notre Dame @ #22 Pittsburgh(25:27) - Brian Kelly suing LSU(38:38) - Is Lane Kiffin causing a distraction for Ole Miss as Florida comes to town?(55:25) - I've Got A Feeling Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Former CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss if Notre Dame belongs in the College Football Playoff field, why so many folks are bothered by ND's independence once again, how many schools could pull off being an independent in college football, the fairness of the College Football Playoff rankings process, what to think of the Big 12's top teams, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi's odd comments, the future for ND head coach Marcus Freeman and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (30:57). Third & Gold Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors: https://www.academy.com/discount Blue & Gold subscription deal: New subscribers can sign up for the first week of an annual subscription for just $1! Subscribe here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/join/

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

Pitt welcomes Notre Dame and GameDay to campus! We preview the Notre Dame/Pittsburgh game from a Pitt perspective with Panthers Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GMPOD for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver

It's an all new Craft Brewed Sports, where we break down another week of chaos in the dumbest timeline in sports. Tonight's episode includes:

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily are back for their Tuesday show with a final look on Notre Dame's big win against Navy, how things looked on tape, some of the performances that stood out to us, and Notre Dame finding their stride again on offense. Then they take a look at Pitt and the challenges they represent to Notre Dame with their new quarterback and fast paced offense. Pat Narduzzi always plays an aggressive style of defense, they talk about how that might impact the offensive line and quarterback CJ Carr.

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

(00:00-18:31) Brody Hermann in studio and it's an honor and privilege to be here. Is there a Brody/Larry rivalry? Brody's Blues take. Snoozer on Monday Night Football. What does Brody think Chaim Bloom is gonna do? Just firing off sports takes. Doug likes a good Maury Wills reference. Fernando Valenzuela taking shrapnel. Don't yell at Doug. The energy is admirable.(18:39-43:47) Oh you're dancing real close. Revisiting Cayden Green's comments about Texas A&M having an idea of what was coming. Audio of Mike Elko's thoughts on the situation. The LSU/Brian Kelly buyout situation is getting interesting. LSU looking to say the firing was 'for cause.' Is Louisiana different than the rest of the south? A Cajun Pee Wee Herman.(43:57-1:06:35) It's just love. College Gameday heading to Pitt for Pitt vs. Notre Dame on Saturday for the first time in two decades. Audio of Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi talking about willing to lose by 100 because it's not an ACC game. Doug has no plans to go to Lubbock. Audio of Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire taking some shots at Notre Dame for not joining a conference. Is Rudy the biggest circle J movies of all time? Peddling fake time zone knowledge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How big is Pitt's showdown with Notre Dame on Saturday? Should the ACC still have divisions? And what does Mason Heintschel need to do against the Irish? Pat Narduzzi talked about those topics and more at his weekly press conference on Monday, and we're highlighting some of the most notable things he said.

Narduzzi said this week that when the NCAA opens the doors to its athletes betting on pro sports this Saturday, it's a bad thing to encourage for student-athletes especially in an era where they have NIL money and could be prone to blow it He said he'd encourage his team to not participate in gambling even though it's allowed….what will other coaches say? Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From the Night Stalkers and Cam Lindsey's role to Mason Heintschel's progress, traveling to the West Coast and gambling, here's a look at some of the most notable things Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said during his weekly press conference on Monday.