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The quarterback carousel keeps spinning, and this week's Paul Catalina's Top Five zeroes in on Missouri transfer quarterback Beau Pribula and where he fits best next. Paul Catalina, host of 365 Sports, breaks down five landing spots that make sense for Buehler's skill set, scheme fit and short-term upside in the portal era. #cfb #cfp #transferportal #mizzou #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan's head coaching search is anything but simple, and today's Paul Catalina's Top Five breaks down exactly why. Paul Catalina, host of 365 Sports, walks through the biggest obstacles complicating Michigan's pursuit of its next head coach, from timing and expectations to scandal, leadership instability and the pressure of following a national championship run. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #bigblue #michigan #scandal #bigten #michiganman #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The quarterback carousel keeps spinning, and today's Paul Catalina's Top Five zeroes in on where Sam Leavitt could land next. Paul Catalina, host of 365 Sports, breaks down the best possible destinations for one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the transfer portal and explains why each school makes sense for a one-year, high-impact move. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #samleavitt #transferportal #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, Craig Smoak, and David Smoak are joined by Zach Gelb, Host on Infinity Sports Network, to react to Michigan's shocking decision to fire Sherrone Moore for cause and the chaos it ignites across college football. Zach breaks down why Kenny Dillingham should be Michigan's first call, whether the Wolverines will finally step outside the “Michigan Man” bubble, and how long the administration may have known trouble was coming. The conversation also dives into the wild coaching carousel, comparisons to the NBA-style drama overtaking the sport, the Notre Dame playoff debate, Lane Kiffin rumors, and the broader dysfunction shaping the postseason. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this crossover edition of Catalina's Cowboys Corner, Paul Catalina is joined by Tanner Carlson, Cowboys Analyst for 365 Sports, to break down the suddenly shifting NFC East race and the Cowboys' surprising path back into the playoff picture. With the Eagles stumbling and Dallas gaining momentum, Paul and Tanner dive into what it will take for the Cowboys to win out, where the real challenges lie, and why December football may define this team's identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina breaks down his latest edition of Paul Catalina's Top Five with guest Flag & Anthem, the presenting sponsor of the segment. In this episode, Paul walks through how he would structurally fix college football — from redefining the Power Four and Group of Six relationship to creating universal conference procedures, admitting players are employees, and ultimately installing a true commissioner to lead the sport. Flag & Anthem Co. continues its role as the official partner for the series. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina returns with Paul Catalina's Top Five, joined once again by presenting guest Flag & Anthem, Official Sponsor of the Top Five Series. In Volume Two of his college football structural fixes, Paul breaks down five more changes he believes the sport must make—from building a legally viable enforcement system to rethinking media deals, partnering with pro player unions, ending conference-specific officiating, and finally settling on a long-term playoff format. Flag & Anthem continues its role as the featured partner for this multi-day series. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina closes out his multi-day series Paul Catalina's Top Five with presenting guest Flag & Anthem, Official Sponsor of the Top Five Series. In this final installment of his college football structural fixes, Paul shifts to the philosophical side—urging leaders to listen to fans, give coaches a real seat at the table, unite the conferences, live in present-day reality, and finally establish a calendar that won't collapse every time a rule changes. Flag & Anthem continues its role as the featured partner for the segment as Paul brings the series home. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Paul Catalina's Top Five, Paul Catalina, Host of Paul Catalina's Top Five, delivers his five biggest ideas to save bowl season as college football's postseason faces its most dramatic identity crisis yet. With opt-outs rising, fan interest shifting, and the traditional bowl model collapsing under modern realities, Paul lays out creative — and blunt — reforms that could actually revive the sport's long-standing December tradition. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #bowlgames #bowls #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's edition of Paul Catalina's Top Five, Paul Catalina, Host of 365 Sports, breaks down the Top Five Reasons Notre Dame Is Wrong in their reaction to the newest playoff format and bowl landscape. Paul lays out why the Irish misread the situation, how their own decisions helped create this exact postseason puzzle, and why cultural ripple effects inside a locker room matter more than bowl prestige. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #notredame #irish #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five, breaks down the five best candidates to replace Matt Campbell at Iowa State after Campbell reportedly moves toward taking the Penn State job. Paul evaluates each potential hire through the lens of scheme fit, recruiting philosophy, player development, and how each coach would maintain or elevate the foundation Campbell built in Ames. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #coachingcarousel #iowastatecyclones #mattcampbell #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five, breaks down the biggest keys to the Big 12 Championship rematch between BYU and Texas Tech — a game with playoff stakes, high emotion, and two teams that know each other extremely well. Paul explains how BYU can disrupt Baron Morton, why Texas Tech must start fast, and how Kalani Sitake's return to the sideline after a dramatic week could fuel the Cougars. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #byu #texastech #big12 #big12fb #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Riley Nelson, Former BYU Quarterback and BYU Football Analyst, for a candid, energetic, and highly detailed breakdown of the Big 12 Championship rematch between BYU and Texas Tech. Speaking from an aerobics room at the gym — tank top and all — Riley dives straight into what went wrong in Lubbock, what changes with a neutral-site environment, and why BYU's offensive identity will look dramatically different this time. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #byu #big12championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak and Paul Catalina are joined by Pat Smith, Longtime SEC Radio Host and College Football Analyst, for a deep and candid conversation on the shifting balance of power across the SEC and the national landscape. Pat breaks down why Alabama's grip on the league has loosened, how Georgia's dominance has changed expectations, and why programs like Texas, Oklahoma, and even rising mid-tier SEC schools now see a real path to contention. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Zach Barnett, National College Football Writer for FootballScoop, for one of the most fast-moving and informative coaching carousel conversations of the year. Zach breaks down the wildest week in recent memory — Auburn, Florida, Penn State, and multiple other major jobs all in play — and explains why this cycle feels unlike anything he's covered before. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five, breaks down exactly how Penn State ended up in one of the most embarrassing coaching searches in modern college football. Paul unpacks the fractured relationship between James Franklin and athletic director Pat Kraft, why firing a successful coach in-season backfired, and how unrealistic expectations from a fanbase still living in the shadow of Joe Paterno created the perfect storm. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #bigten #pennstate #nittanylions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak are joined by Sam Khan Jr., Senior College Football Writer for The Athletic, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on the most chaotic era the sport has ever seen. Sam breaks down how the nonstop calendar — transfer portal windows, early signing periods, coaching changes, and conference realignment — has turned college football into a true 12-month operation, leaving coaches, players, and administrators scrambling for solutions. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak are joined by Max Olson, Senior College Football Writer for ESPN, for an insightful and fast-paced conversation covering championship weekend chaos, the transfer portal's biggest winners, and the future of conference title games. Max shares the incredible journey of Texas Tech star Jacob Rodriguez, from overlooked walk-on to Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and explains why Rodriguez's story is one of the most remarkable transformations in college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix Founder and National College Football Analytics Expert, for one of the most detailed and data-driven breakdowns of the entire playoff race. Bartoo explains exactly why Alabama and Notre Dame flipped, how Stanford and Texas A&M factored into the equation, and why the margins between Alabama, Notre Dame, BYU, and Miami are razor thin. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Zach Gelb, National Radio Host for CBS Sports Radio, for a fiery and unfiltered breakdown of Penn State's chaotic and increasingly embarrassing coaching search. Gelb explains how the Nittany Lions whiffed on their first wave of candidates — including Matt Rhule, Joe Moorhead, Kenny Dillingham, and others — before scrambling toward names like Brian Daboll, Jeff Brohm, or an NFL assistant as the process devolved into confusion. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Dave McCann, BYUtv Host and BYU Insider, for the most detailed and revealing breakdown yet of how close Kalani Sitake came to leaving BYU for Penn State — and how the Cougars pulled back their head coach at the very last possible moment. Dave explains the tense 48-hour window, the assistant coaches already looking at houses, the $100 million Penn State offer, the recruiting class on the verge of collapse, and why the agreement wasn't finalized until the night before National Signing Day. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #byu #big12 #kalanisitake #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five, breaks down another wave of headline-grabbing coaching hires across the country — including the biggest recruiter in America landing at USF and one of the most respected coordinators in football returning home to Kansas State. Paul delivers sharp, honest grades on each move, including UCLA's bold swing for Bob Chesney, North Texas landing Neil Brown, Kentucky betting big on Will Stein, and why Brian Hartline may be the single best hire of the entire cycle. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina returns with another edition of Paul Catalina's Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem, continuing his in-depth grading of the latest coaching hires across college football. From Pete Golding taking over at Ole Miss to Pat Fitzgerald landing at Michigan State and James Franklin making the jump to Virginia Tech. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina breaks down the week's biggest coaching moves in Paul Catalina's Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem. In this episode, Paul evaluates the most impactful hires across college football — from Lane Kiffin's shocking leap to LSU to Florida landing Jon Sumrall to Oklahoma State's bold move with Eric Morris. Paul and Mickey dissect fits, ceilings, recruiting impact, and what these transitions mean heading into a wild new era of the sport. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #lanekiffin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Brett McMurphy, Action Network Senior College Football Insider, for one of the wildest breakdowns of the coaching carousel to date. Brett dives into Lane Kiffin's stunning move, the fallout across the SEC and Big 12, the chaos created by simultaneous firings, and why this weekend was unlike anything he's ever covered.He also details the Penn State search, including why Kalani Sitake has emerged as the clear target, and how the Big 12 title game could directly shape that decision. Brett offers insider updates on Lane Kiffin's departure timing, Ole Miss' playoff impact, the calendar crisis, and what ripple effects are still coming as more dominos fall across college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak sit down with Phil Bennett, Former Baylor Defensive Coordinator and Longtime College Football Coach, for one of his most candid and entertaining breakdowns yet. Coach Bennett unloads on Baylor's struggles, Texas A&M's meltdown against Texas, Arch Manning's growth, Texas' offensive identity, and why quarterback scrambles continue to haunt defenses. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this edition of Paul Catalina's Top Five, Paul Catalina — Co-Host of 365 Sports — breaks down the essential steps programs must take after choosing to retain their struggling head coaches for 2026. With Baylor, Florida State, Wisconsin, and Maryland all opting to stay the course, Paul outlines what these universities must do next to avoid falling further behind in the rapidly changing landscape of college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Paul Catalina's Top Five, Paul Catalina — Co-Host of 365 Sports — breaks down the leading candidates to replace Justin Wilcox at Cal following his departure. Paul analyzes five names who fit Cal's identity, West Coast recruiting footprint and long-term program needs, ranging from rising offensive minds to established defensive leaders. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #cal #cali #california #acc #goldenbears #bayarea #top5 #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five — breaks down the five quarterbacks he believes are most likely to enter the transfer portal as the next chaotic offseason begins. With NIL money exploding, coaching changes on the horizon, and depth charts shifting everywhere, Paul dives into why several high-profile QBs may be on the move. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five — breaks down the five coaches who will “barely make it out alive” this season, spotlighting the men who survived the hot seat but won't escape the pressure in 2025. Paul explains why Chris Klieman, despite past success, faces growing frustration in Manhattan, and why Dabo Swinney's situation at Clemson is beginning to mirror the final years of Mack Brown. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five — breaks down the top assistant coaches poised to become head coaches in this year's chaotic hiring cycle. With major jobs opening and fewer obvious candidates than ever, Paul highlights the assistants whose résumés, recruiting chops, and on-field impact make them primed to take the next step. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #top5 #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top Five — breaks down Lane Kiffin's wild week on the coaching carousel with a humorous, fast-paced look at every possible move on the table. From LSU's allure to Florida's rebuild to a surprise NFL return, Paul walks through Kiffin's most talked-about options with his trademark blend of insight and comedy.Paul also imagines the Lane Kiffin podcast the world deserves, complete with cameos from Nick Saban and Theo Von, before landing on the move he believes makes the most sense: staying at Ole Miss, stacking cash, and continuing a playoff-caliber run. Plus, he pitches the ultimate Saturday morning cartoon — Kiffin & Juice the Dog — because why wouldn't that be a hit? #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #olemiss #cometothesip #sip #mississippi #lsu #florida #geauxtigers #coachingcarousel #lanekiffin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul's Top Five — as he breaks down this week's Coaching Hot Seat Check-In. Paul ranks five coaches under the most pressure right now, explaining what's gone wrong, why expectations have shifted, and what could happen next as the season winds down. From Shane Beamer's collapse at South Carolina to Dave Aranda's struggles at Baylor and the growing tension around Mike Norvell at Florida State, Paul delivers sharp, engaging analysis on the biggest coaching storylines across college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, co-host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top 5, reveals his newest list — “Top Five Coaches That are Leaving (Probably).” Catalina dives into the potential ripple effect if major programs make changes, explaining which coaches would thrive in new environments and why certain jobs could reshape the college football landscape. From experienced rebuilders to rising stars ready for a leap, Catalina breaks it all down with his signature mix of insight and humor, ranking who's best positioned to land big when the carousel starts spinning again. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, co-host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top 5, reveals his latest list — “Top Five Coaches Who Aren't Leaving… Probably.” Catalina breaks down why big-name coaches like Lincoln Riley, Brent Key, Matt Campbell, Jeff Brohm, and Lane Kiffin are likely staying put despite swirling rumors and open jobs across college football. From Riley's Hollywood comfort to Brohm's Louisville loyalty and Kiffin's newfound stability at Ole Miss, Catalina explains why sometimes the best move is no move at all — with his trademark humor and insider insight guiding the countdown. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel #lanekiffin #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, co-host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top 5, breaks down his latest list — “Are They for Real?” — spotlighting college football teams that are turning heads late in the 2025 season. Paul examines Cincinnati's Big 12 playoff hopes, Virginia's unpredictable offense, and Pitt's five-game win streak with freshman QB momentum. He also evaluates Oklahoma's showdown with Alabama and whether Lincoln Riley's USC has rediscovered its elite form. Catalina closes with sharp insights on what separates contenders from pretenders as the playoff picture starts to take shape. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina, co-host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina's Top 5, breaks down his latest list — “Buyout Babies Who Want Back In.” Catalina ranks five former head coaches with massive payouts or legal settlements who are ready to return to the sidelines, including Ed Orgeron, Jon Gruden, James Franklin, Pat Fitzgerald, and Jimbo Fisher. He explains why each could resurface in 2025, which programs might be the best fit, and how coaching experience and redemption stories will shape the next wave of college football hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina delivers his latest Top 5 list presented by Flag and Anthem, breaking down Group of Six coaches who deserve Power Four opportunities by 2026. From former Florida head coach Dan Mullen now leading UNLV, to Sean Lewis making noise at San Diego State, and Bob Chesney building something special at James Madison — Paul spotlights the rising stars ready to make the jump. He also discusses Eric Morris, who could be in line for jobs like Baylor or Oklahoma State, and Jeff Traylor, whose run at UTSA continues to spark major interest across college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina delivers his latest Top 5, presented by Flag & Anthem, spotlighting Group of Six coaches who deserve a Power Four opportunity. From Jason Eck dominating at New Mexico to Jeff Monken's consistent success at Army, Paul breaks down which rising coaches could soon be leading major programs. He also highlights Tyson Helton of Western Kentucky and Ryan Silverfield of Memphis before making his case for John Summerall as a future SEC head coach. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DallasCowboys.com writer Mickey Spagnola joins Paul Catalina on a somber day at The Star to reflect on the tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland, the Cowboys' 24-year-old defensive lineman who had just scored his first NFL touchdown earlier in the week. Mickey shares how the organization is coping during the bye week, what support systems have been offered, and how players like Dak Prescott are processing the loss given their own experiences. The conversation also shifts to football matters — including the Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson trades, Dallas' defensive identity moving forward, and how the Cowboys plan to regroup emotionally and competitively heading into the next game. #nfl #dallascowboys #nfc #nfceast #marshawnkneeland #suicideawarness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina breaks down his Top Five Pieces of Advice for Coach Prime after a rollercoaster season at Colorado. From staff decisions and scheme changes to rebuilding the Buffs' identity, Paul outlines what Deion Sanders must do to make 2025 a true breakthrough year. With humor, insight, and perspective, Paul shares how “less sizzle, more steak” could be the key to long-term success in Boulder. #cpllegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #colorado #boulder #coachprime #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina dives into Auburn's latest coaching mess and lays out his Top 5 candidates who could finally bring stability to The Plains. From defensive minds like Georgia's Glenn Schumann to proven program builders like John Summeral and Ryan Silverfield, Catalina explores who makes the most sense for Auburn's next chapter. He also breaks down why James Franklin might be the “boring” but necessary hire the Tigers desperately need. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #hughfreeze #auburn #wareagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina delivers his latest Top 5 Hot Seat Check-In with a fresh look at which coaches are in trouble and which might be hanging on by a thread. From Luke Fickell's struggles at Wisconsin to Jonathan Smith's challenges at Michigan State, Catalina breaks down the programs feeling the pressure as the season winds down. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarosuel #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina breaks down the biggest mistakes schools make during coaching searches in this week's Top 5, presented by Flag & Anthem. From LSU's ongoing chaos to the dangers of bidding wars and political meddling, Catalina highlights how programs can avoid disaster when hiring their next coach. He also shares examples from Florida, Penn State, and Ole Miss to show why patience and creativity often win out over chasing big names. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina's Top Five dives into the chaos surrounding LSU's coaching search after Brian Kelly's exit — and why the involvement of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry could derail it completely. From political meddling to athletic director Scott Woodward's uncertain future, Paul lays out how the Tigers' program has become a circus behind the scenes. He also explains why candidates like Jon Gruden, Lane Kiffin, or even Brian Daboll could enter the mix under these bizarre circumstances. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #top5 #lsu #batonrouge #louisiana #coachingcarousel #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TCU quarterback Josh Hoover joins David Smoak and Paul Catalina on 365 Sports to talk about the Horned Frogs' 6-2 season, the team's bye week, and their push for a Big 12 title run. Hoover shares how the extra rest came at the perfect time, what it's like working under Sonny Dykes and Kendal Briles, and how his Rockwall roots and old-school mentality shape his leadership style. He also opens up about playing through pain, the lessons from high school coach Mike Spradlin, and the focus needed for the crucial final stretch of the season. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #txhsfb #tcu #frogs #big12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina delivers his latest Top 5, breaking down why this year's Texas A&M team feels truly different under Head Coach Mike Elko. From offensive innovation led by Collin Klein to the team's newfound game management and accountability, Paul explains how culture and adaptability have reshaped the Aggies' identity. He also highlights key players like Ruben Owens, E.J. Smith, and Taurean York, emphasizing their roles in making Texas A&M both explosive and disciplined on both sides of the ball. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #texasa&m #aggies #gigem #mikeelko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina breaks down his Top 5 surprisingly tough outs of the college football season in this week's edition of Paul Catalina's Top 5, presented by Flag & Anthem. From Wake Forest's unexpected surge under head coach Jake Dickert to Houston's gritty turnaround under head coach Willie Fritz, Paul spotlights teams across the country that no one wants to face right now. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Paul Catalina's Top 5, presented by Flag & Anthem, Paul dives into the best candidates to replace Brian Kelly at LSU following his firing. From former Tigers offensive mastermind Joe Brady, now the Bills offensive coordinator, to rising stars like Kenny Dillingham and John Summerall, Paul ranks who truly fits the LSU culture and can restore the Tigers' championship edge. He also weighs in on Lane Kiffin's wild-card potential and why Georgia Tech's Brent Key could quietly be the most LSU-style coach on the board. #coachingcarousel #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #lsu #geauxtigers #bayouubengals #briankelly #fired #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Paul Catalina's Top 5, presented by Flag & Anthem, Paul ranks the five college football coaches who should stay or go as job offers start flying. From Matt Rhule's distractions at Nebraska to Lane Kiffin's future at Ole Miss, Paul breaks down who needs to double down and who should strike while their stock is hot. He also shares his thoughts on rising names like Alex Golesh at USF, John Summerall at Tulane, and Brent Key at Georgia Tech, all of whom could define this year's coaching carousel. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #top5 #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices