Podcast appearances and mentions of steven godfrey

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comIt's a part-subscriber, part-free episode. Host emeritus Steven Godfrey joins Alex and Richard for this annual special. Having previewed every FBS conference and spent months thinking about the season, we make a bunch of big predictions about college football in 2026:- 0:00: A post-production note about Brent Venables' new Oklahoma extension, i.e. we recorded this episode last week - 2:30: Conference champion picks for every FBS league- 38:02: Which consensus Playoff favorite misses the field?- 46:30: Full CFP fields and national championship picks- 50:18: Heisman finalists and individual awards- 54:39: Favorite games, Oklahoma chaos, and the Lane Bowl- 1:05:13: First firing, coaches moving up, and the best job to open- 1:09:29: Poll risers, poll fallers, and whether Congress will (or should) do something along the lines of the Protect College Sports ActProducer: Anthony Vito

We did at one point have a plan for todayHave you heard the good news, about Turfman's College Football Almanac?The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 33 bonus episodes since launching in August 2025, including five (5) new hours this month. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)The Shutdown Fullcast is produced by delicious and energizing Monster Energy Master Chief Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by The Eldritch TerrorsDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

What happens when college football players can make more money by staying in school than by entering the NFL?Steven Godfrey, college football journalist and co-host of Yahoo's College Football Enquirer, examines the financial incentives reshaping college football. He discusses NIL deals, transfer rules, eligibility loopholes, and why former NFL players attempting to return to college football could test the sport's limits.Godfrey also breaks down the Big Ten and SEC, coaching pressure at USC and Michigan, conference depth, playoff paths, and why Notre Dame and Ohio State stand out in the national championship picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 – 26:11 – Haliburton’s softball game, Daniel Jones’ effort on beating out a double play had Kevin covering his eyes, Haliburton’s comments on Daniel Jones’ Achilles recovery and timeline, Alec Pierce timeline watch, Barry Odom calls the NFL/college football situation is “mind-boggling” 26:12 – 38:17 – , Yahoo Sports College Football Enquirer reporter Steven Godfrey joins us and immediately asks what happened with the Colts against the Falcons, why is college football a mess right now?, college football about to kick off, his thoughts on Indiana 38:18 - 49:12 - Is there any chance Deshaun Watson starts against the Colts?, Kevin floats out a Jameis Winston/Joe Flacco rule, college/NFL Draft update and clarificationSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:07 – Remembering WIBC’s Matt Bair who passed away at the age of 48, Tyrese Haliburton’s star-studded softball game, Alec Pierce’s PUP list situation, what is going on with NFL players potentially going back to college? 13:08 – 18:24 – Morning Checkdown 18:25 – 44:30 – Haliburton’s softball game, Daniel Jones’ effort on beating out a double play had Kevin covering his eyes, Haliburton’s comments on Daniel Jones’ Achilles recovery and timeline, Alec Pierce timeline watch, Barry Odom calls the NFL/college football situation is “mind-boggling” 44:31 – 1:14:45 – Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason comments on his knee injury and his mountain of injuries through the years, Morning Checkdown, Yahoo Sports College Football Enquirer reporter Steven Godfrey joins us and immediately asks what happened with the Colts against the Falcons, why is college football a mess right now?, college football about to kick off, his thoughts on Indiana 1:14:46 – 1:23:45 – Nike Rivalry jersey reveal later today for Colts and other NFL teams, the Disney mashups stink for the most part, Daniel Jones running to first last night 1:23:46 – 1:33:54 – The Colts are thin at what positions?, kicking competition, is it closer than we originally thought?, NFL/Disney mascot thoughts 1:33:55 – 1:58:14 – Colts thoughts: where will the pass rush come from?, handwriting legibility skills, punt return options, Haliburton softball game thoughts, Morning Checkdown 1:58:15 – 2:08:58 – Is there any chance Deshaun Watson starts against the Colts?, Kevin floats out a Jameis Winston/Joe Flacco rule, college/NFL Draft update and clarification 2:08:59 – 2:17:18 – NFL Rivalries jerseys set to be unveiled shortly, no big injuries, college football schedule/pumpkin patch/apple orchard dates , TV Guide Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost guaranteed to be the only podcast this week that will give you a rune that repels GarfieldReturning this week is Mike Golic, Jr. because the season is almost here, but more importantly because there's new OreosBut before any of THAT we must mourn the end of French airport mistress timeHey can somebody mail us a pallet of the KFC Oreos from China, thanksTime to combine two of our favorite things: breaking news and figuring out what schools all the seventh-year players wound up atHave you heard the good news, about Turfman's College Football Almanac?The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 33 bonus episodes since launching in August 2025, including five (5) new hours this month. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)The Shutdown Fullcast is produced by delicious and energizing Monster Energy Master Chief Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Christian AshlockDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

Richard, Alex, and Steven Godfrey discuss the state of FCS football ahead of a year of transformation. Then, it's time to make picks in our annual "FCS Upset Draft," which you can join at www.splitzoneduo.com. Which FBS teams will lose to FCS opponents? We'll talk about it here.Thank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.comProducer: 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

Can you name the Las Vegas Raider you'd least advise to get in a fight? How about the Raider you'd least want to fight yourself? Okay, so those two guys got in a fightPresidential Physics ExamThe last five minutes of this episodes contain all the latest updates we've heard from our sources throughout the industry regarding the forthcoming 19-team college football playoffHave you heard the good news, about Turfman's College Football Almanac?The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 32 bonus episodes since launching in August 2025, including five (5) new hours just last week. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)The Shutdown Fullcast is produced by delicious and energizing Monster Energy Master Chief Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by north-without-endDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

A French artillery lesson, about buttsHow to tell the Fullcast hosts apart (it's based on how long since each of us has played Wave Race)Whole crew proceeds to fail to conclusively prove we're currently aliveWhat kind of boat is it on the river Styx, do you reckonVermont community theatre newsThank you for emailing us from workHolly ad Spencer made a zine, you will be able to buy it next week, like everything else they do it is nominally about college footballCatching up with Ol' Terry BikeassThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 32 bonus episodes since launching in August 2025, including five (5) new hours just this week. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)The Shutdown Fullcast is produced by delicious and energizing Monster Energy Master Chief Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Christian AshlockDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comHost emeritus Steven Godfrey joins Alex for this subscriber episode. College football's conference commissioners are all over the microphone right now. How many of them actually have things to do, and how many of them are trying to look like they have agency while the world closes in on them?- 0:25: Who are media days for in 2026? Well, the commissioners.- 2:21: How Mike Slive created the modern commissioner's state of the union- 5:25: Brett Yormark's problem at the Big 12's kickoff event- 12:35: Why the Big Ten and SEC commissioners are so busy at the moment- 20:45: Quiet on the ACC front- 23:26: Does the sport need all these commissioners?Producer: Anthony Vito

0:15 "Why are you scared? I love games!"6:37 "Why can't I do this?"7:41 "By the way, Ryan, fuck you"9:04 "I wanna die, this is awful"9:34 "I ask the questions here, shut up"11:03 "Y'all need to cheer up"11:38 "No one wins this game"13:13 "What is the question again?"15:55 "You've led us all in circles!"17:35 "Fuck no, I have honor!"19:31 "I will never surrender"24:32 "... did that team have a quarterback?"25:22 "It is right, but it's not correct"25:55 "Someone's asking me to take a lifeline right now so this will be over. No."28:33 "No, we have to keep going"31:03 "We got a long way to go"31:38 "Saboteur!"Breaking LeBron James news, to some of you, surelyIntroducing the Monster Energy Independent, whether they like it or notMike Lombardi's here to do two things: pan-fry his brain on Instagram and cure impostor syndromeThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August 2025. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)The Shutdown Fullcast is produced by delicious and energizing Monster Energy Master Chief Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Anjuli ShahDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

This is a wider re-release of a 2025 episode for Split Zone Duo's paid subscribers, who make this show possible. We're sharing it widely to show more people what our subscriber shows are like, and because it's a natural fit with our new episode on the 25-year anniversary of the 2001 season.The coaching carousel before the 2001 season transformed college football. Some programs set themselves up for national championship (or even dynastic) runs. Some screwed themselves. Some set the stage for the next several decades of the top tiers of the SEC and Big Ten. In this episode, Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Steven Godfrey take a fine-toothed comb through the consequential coaching cycle at the end of 2000:9:07: The hires that worked out well (Gary Patterson to TCU, Pete Carroll to USC, Jim Tressel to Ohio State, Rich Rodriguez to WVU, and many more)23:20: The hires that fell flat (hello, UNC and Arizona)26:45: The hires that shaped college football to this day29:06: The what-if scenarios that nearly made it all different40:03: A reevaluation of Larry Coker?54:32: Ohio State and Georgia shopping for upgrades55:45: Class superlatives, including the Ellis Johnson Southern Miss Award for missed opportunities, the Coaching Carousel Global Impact Award for the most profound ripple effects, and Hire of the YearProducer: 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

00:37 "Spencer let's get this out of the way right away"03:12 "I recognize this is further derailment"19:01 "Spencer, we'll get to you"21:48 "So there was a song mentioned 22 minutes ago that we're about to get to"25:13 "Anyway, tell us about the stupid song"27:38 "Again, tell us about the song, Spencer"29:09 "Go ahead, Spencer"32:20 "You ever gonna talk about this damn song?"33:40 "I like that Ryan is telling us about this song before Spencer is"The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August 2025. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Shutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Trey McClureDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

This episode contains spoilers for the movie Signs (2002)Early CFB '27 thoughtsIf it's summer, you know we're getting cycling updates from Cap'n SurberThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August 2025. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Shutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Nick KiviDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)Purchase exclusive Shutdown Fullcast gear at preownedairboats.com, real website, not a trapThrough September 30, all proceeds from our PTKU merch collection will be donated to Alianza Translatinx

We try to figure out how Travis Kelce filled twenty minutes of wedding vowsDoes the Sun have a smell?Does Doctor Octopus just need a really good shampoo to find the light?[Graham Norton voice] Patrick you have a story, tell us that storyPodcast business celebrates an important birthdayThe Monster Energy Big 12 is real and actually it can hurt youAfter four weeks of almost doing it, we discuss the most important story of the college football offseason, The World CupThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)NEW PTKU MERCH DROPPED. Even sharks need towels, which is why you can go to our merch store and buy our new PTKU Beach Towel. All proceeds from PTKU merch sales this quarter go to Alianza Translatinx in Orange County, California.Shutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberShutdown Fullcast theme arranged and performed by Patrick HowellDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)

Ryan receives the news of Surber's earthly demise with mild concernSpencer joins the ocean floor aristocracyThis leads inevitably to snack protein discourseCollege football uniform patches feat. Gay Hospital ™ and the Michigan State BankDiscussion returns to protein the old-fashioned way (grave robbery)Google ratings of the godsIntroducing our new summer workout plan, Neckstrong ™The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Shutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)

Gronk as labor iconCoyote Negroni SeasonSorsby Industries Scorned(sby)Our opponents don't want to build thunder mountainsHere's what bothers us about the Waffle House memeWorld Cup auras we find pleasingShut Up, AlexiThe three words Spencer uses to short-circuit Internet cultureHoly shit it's Killer Antz album launch dayMusic rage bait, here fishy fishy fishiesThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Christian AshlockDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz (new album out now!)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAlex, Richard, and host emeritus Steven Godfrey identify 10-ish head coaches whose tenures are not going well heading into 2026. Is it possible to find hope in any of these situations? On this show, we're trying to figure out what a turnaround might look like. In this subscriber episode: 0:01: Michigan's hoops coach goes to the Mavericks, and it's time for another news cycle about college coaching lifestyles9:22: Explaining the assignment for this episode12:23: Mike Norvell and Florida State19:35: Mike Locksley and Maryland26:25: Luke Fickell and Wisconsin34:16: Dave Doeren and NC State42:02: Dave Aranda and Baylor47:21: Dabo Swinney and Clemson57:36: Speed round: Shane Beamer, Scott Satterfield, and Pat Narduzzi1:01:31: Sure, let's talk about Bill Belichick and Deion SandersProducer: Anthony Vito

Spencer behind enemy onlinesPresident bad at poolJelly Roll divorce discourseThe Sorsby thing again, sureThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Patrick HowellDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's other show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Ryan's more Metal Gear than man nowSorsby case thoughts: We have some!Sure, let's try shunning to fix NCAA issues; it's not like anything else is workingThe first-ever use of "pro wrestling in the pejorative sense" in the show's interminable historyCody Campbell if nothing else please stop smiling at us on televisionBonus weather ambience in today's episode! Soothing rain sounds provided free of chargeLSU basketball recruiting speculation [oil term]Ryan ends one long-running game and begins another, shorter oneStick around for the end of the show to find out how excited we all are for the World Cup!The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Patrick HowellDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Holly's Welsh doppelgänger's brother's potential future landlord is having trouble with his emailRestaurant personnel taxonomyHouse fuckery for everybodyMaguire v Sark, excuse for Saban voicesWe found the Stanford Cabela'sBreaking news to SurberThe Atlantic did a bad football post and now we're political consultantsChet Holmgren Join The League Of Shadows ChallengeThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Trey McClureDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comHost emeritus Steven Godfrey joins Richard and Alex for a look back at the Big 12's extremely public flirtation with expansion a full decade ago. It was a strange spring and summer in 2016, as the Big 12 basically put on realignment tryouts for a long list of schools including several (BYU, UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati) who did get into the conference — but not until years later, when others dominoes had fallen. Let's revisit the summer of realignment that wasn't, and then let's think about how it changed the next decade of college football.In this episode:* 0:00: Why the realignment fashion show became so public* 8:10: The now-quaint factors that drove realignment decisions back then* 12:28: The candidate pool, including Houston and Cincinnati's very different campaigns, BYU's many complications, UCF before the Scott Frost/Josh Heupel run, and SMU before it became an ACC playoff team* 32:02: Why the process came down to BYU, Cincinnati, and Houston. (Also, why the Big 12 was genuinely scared of Houston)* 43:48: Counterfactuals: whether earlier expansion would have changed Texas and Oklahoma's exit, the Pac-12's collapse, or the expanded playoff's politics around non-power teams* 56:08: The afterlife of the public audition, from Memphis and Sacramento State to the next round of conference-movement anxiety.Everyone can hear a free preview of this episodeTo get the whole thing, become a paid subscriber today. For $10 a month (or you can get a free month with an annual subscription), subscribers get about twice as many Split Zone Duo podcasts, as well as our coach carousel reporting, deep dives on college football history, Q&A opportunities, and many more goodies as we think of them. You also help keep this show independent and ensure we're making a podcast that puts our listeners, not anyone else, first.Producer: Anthony Vito

NBA playoffs recap, feat. The Washington WizardsLane Kiffin Was Right (weird!)Kirby says the quiet part (whoops!)Ted Cruz egg discourse returns (sorry!)Georgia mercenary loreDangerous toys of the twentieth centuryBison breeding detourJaxson Dart conspiracy theory debunked (by replacing it with another, better conspiracy theory) (that's not real either)We're all getting really into crying, join usThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Wes HuntDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Alex, Richard, and host emeritus Steven Godfrey turn a Memorial Day subscriber mailbag into a holiday-travel episode, starting with an either/or question about Steve Sarkisian and Lincoln Riley. From there, they get into G.J. Kinne's future, Arkansas cutting and then quiickly reinstating a sport, what a 24-team Playoff might do to scheduling, how to talk about Kirby Smart, Dabo Swinney, Dan Lanning, and Eli Drinkwitz in 2026, and then the important holiday matters: message boards, soccer pain, cookout tips and tricks, Alex's recent discovery of beans, and Spotify deep diving.In this episode:* 2:08: Who is under more pressure in 2026: Lincoln Riley or Steve Sarkisian? Plus: Will Muschamp's role at Texas and USC's politics around Notre Dame* 13:46: Where G.J. Kinne could go next, and which coaches might make sense for future Texas G5 openings.* 19:51: Arkansas reinstates tennis, then the conversation turns to Hunter Yurachek and athletic department accountability.* 26:44: Would a 24-team Playoff make schools schedule better non-conference games, or just change the incentive to chase automatic bids?* 33:57: Kirby Smart, Dabo Swinney, Dan Lanning, and Eli Drinkwitz as case studies in how we talk about portal usage, title ceilings, and carousel smoke.* 44:52: Memorial Day light fare: Eastside LA food, message board culture, Tottenham and Valencia, cookout rules, beans, and all-time Spotify listening history. Producer: Anthony VitoIf you like this episode, you'll love a paid subscription. For $10 a month (or you can get a free month with an annual subscription), subscribers get about twice as many Split Zone Duo podcasts, as well as our coach carousel reporting, deep dives on college football history, Q&A opportunities, and many more goodies as we think of them. You also help keep this show independent and ensure we're making a podcast that puts our listeners, not anyone else, first.Thank you to our partners* Shop at Homefield* Learn more about Nokian TyresSubscribe to our YouTube channels Yes, we now have two! * Original short docs and fun CFB explainer vids* Our new channel just for video episodes 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

Get your exclusive Nashville Super Bowl merchandise hereLet's Remember Some Ancient CursesBrendan Sorsby's just trying to keep the spark alive, babyConsider the state of ArizonaA dramatic rendition of Podcast BusinessPlayoff Expansion Talk, For Who/For What EditionThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Bomani is joined by Yahoo Sports' Steven Godfrey to break down the fallout from Lane Kiffin's comments about Oxford and Baton Rouge, why the Ole Miss vs. LSU debate is really a conversation about money, and how NIL has changed the rules for who can win in college football. They also get into why the old coach-driven model is cracking, what made the Saban era so dominant, and which major programs are facing real pressure in this new version of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hand In The Dirt is perfect and you are the problemUCF celebrates its humanities graduates by demonstrating it cannot read a roomWe figured out why Brian Kelly's into AIInverting the Diego Pavia legend for the good of everybody involvedWhat do Jay Paterno and mold remediation influencers have in common?We (us and also you) have a new favorite cyclistPeople in college sports want enforcement that will pull their hair just a lil bit (Nebraska story)The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 29 (twenty-nine!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Christian Ashlock DID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comSubscriber episode: Steven Godfrey joins Alex and Richard to do a two-year checkup on Alabama under Kalen DeBoer. When Nick Saban retired in January 2024, Godfrey thought the Crimson Tide were due for a major reality check, while Alex thought one of Saban's gifts to Bama was a durable and higher floor. Two seasons into the DeBoer era, Godfrey's view looks like it's carrying the day. But does Alabama see it that way, given a new contract extension for DeBoer? In this episode:0:00: Why Alex and Godfrey disagreed two years ago 5:14: What DeBoer's extension says about Greg Byrne's bet and Alabama's appetite for patience after an uneven first two years.10:28: Alabama's roster-building question: Is high school recruiting just going really well, or are they poor, or is it a bit of both? 20:38: Godfrey on the psychology of SEC donors spending money on football players, and why it's better for Ole Miss than Alabama 52:23: The archival add-on: Alex's special episode from 2021 on what “gameday home” condo purchases do to SEC towns Producer: Anthony Vito

What is the most unimportant age and why is Miami always that age?What's the opposite of ASMR? Whatever that is we've got some of itNBA tanking solutionsTaking advantage of our newfound status as media mogulsProbably the most Florida football enthusiasm we have ever shown in a single episodeChecking in on Liddle Ole ClemsonThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Clayton MooreDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Shelf life of old Fullcasts: shorter than you might think!We may never know Jor-Don's true purposeNFL Draft recapWhich podcasts and which podcasters are AI, and how might they Mysterio Spencer into thinking he's getting attacked by a giant space octopus2026 Charity Bowl recapFullcast Getback Give-Back donation recipient announced: https://www.treehouseforkids.org/What was YOUR "welcome to the League" moment?C.A.T. Squad and C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf, reviewedFor those of you returning to this episode in 2032 looking for the debate on morality in the Super Mario Brothers universe that eventually tore the show apart, you want to skip to about the last 15 minutesThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Brock JerueDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comSUBSCRIBER EPISODE: Richard, Alex, and host emeritus Steven Godfrey bounce around to a handful of college football news stories that demand more discussion: * 1:46: Kentucky's attempt to set up a sketchy $1 million job for outgoing athletic director Mitch Barnhart, which came apart under political pressure* 12:02: Virginia Tech's disempowered AD finally stepping away * 19:18: The unusual amount of post-job change animosity flowing toward Auburn coach Alex Golesh from USF * 30:40: Jeremy Pruitt's tangled mess of an attempt to get out of his NCAA show cause, and what it tells us about the current state of enforcement * 38:42: The NCAA seems poised to move up Week 1 to the current Week 0 slot in late August. Why is this happening? Well, the NFL. Does college football have any chance of hanging on to a prime calendar spot? And what other sacred spots on the schedule might be under attack? Producer: Anthony Vito. This is a subscriber episode, but everyone can hear a nice big free previewTo get this episode and many, many more (as well as a whole back catalog of evergreen college football history shows, reporting on the coach carousel, and more), become a paid subscriber today.

Why the NFL draft is Coachella for dadsThe 2026 EDSBS Charity Bowl is underway! More on that here.Washington is the winner of the Charity Bowl Getback Give-Back! Email suggestions for Spencer's $500 donation to shutdownfullcast@gmail.comShould we buy the Poinsettia Bowl y/nThe specific gravity of Conference USAWrestlemania was bad and that's why we're announcing our Saudi Arabian ska tourWhat is Texas A&M learning from the war in IranLet's draft some guysAlachua County sleeper cell, activateThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Spencer has a zoo crew morningImportant trucks we have seen latelyLet's remember some banksLet's remember an embattled Texas funeral commissionerThe 2026 EDSBS Charity Bowl begins Monday, April 20! More on that here.Our small damp Vice President broke the college football playoff trophy and then he broke Ohio StateThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey Cunningham DID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

What celebrity cruise did Surber describe as "smelling like old chili"?The Masters victory dinner menus, reviewed, and why we can't have them in the NFL (short answer: "Pete Carroll")Time for another meeting of our Mike Lombardi Review BoardHolding space to mourn the Big Ten's recent run of titles like the SEC honks we areThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Which host is the most Catholic?Host is also a Catholic term, which we never address in the show, sorryYou can probably guess how we got to Texas A&M from thereGender-based leather jacket risk-reward analysisWhy convert to Catholicism when you can just get a Costco membershipIf history is any indication, this is gonna be how some of you find out Lou Holtz diedSpencer makes funeral arrangementsJelly Roll previews the American Gladiators remakeHow to join the French Foreign LegionThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 27 (twenty-seven) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Shutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Matthew FlovskiDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Practicing Minions preparednessWhich Fullcast hosts are actively evil? DiscussWhich Hand In The Dirt host would you want to ride out the Purge with?Spencer takes a musical journeyTailgate at the Jack Reacher trial, save the dateMorally cleansing ollies at Augusta NationalThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 27 (twenty-seven) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Becca LynchDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Tornadoes, gendered for a reasonNew Grumors!Meteor game! Which metropolis does Spencer dub "The Tampa of Ohio" and why is that not the meanest thing he's going to say in the next ten minutes?Who is the Chet Hanks of the Mannings?This year's Fullcast mystery brackets ask the important questions, such as: Has cryosleep gotten a bad rap? Is there pizza in the future? Will we never trust North Carolinians to handle snakes properly?Who will join previous bracket champions Mariah Carey and Old-Timey Mine Cart? Everybody be cool and follow the instructions to determine our winner! You did a really good job at this last year, and we're proud of you! Do not make us unproudThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 27 (twenty-seven) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Trey McClureDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Dana Holgorsen's whoop score, investigatedBuff Hutts, discussedWhat are we all devoting our lives to now that college football has been FixedSpecial guest announcement for next week that also doubles as a test to see who reads the show notes: the BTK killerPresidential + Vice Presidential aggregate smells, rankedMid-show argument over who brought Pizza Hut to RussiaFlorida misses on a culturally important recruitBuckle the fuck up, it's Price Of Crude In The Permian ™ timeTobacco companies: call usTravis Kelce get your giant dick over here and take your medicineThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 27 (twenty-seven) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comHost emeritus Steven Godfrey is back to join Richard for a whip-around of the most interesting coordinator moves (and non-moves) from the 2026 coaching carousel. There's a lot to cover here, including but not limited to:* 1:04: Miami's key retentions* 3:13: Palace intrigue at Auburn* 4:45: Clemson pushes the Chad Morris button* 8:50: Texas says hi again to Will Muschamp* 11:31: Kansas does the same with Andy Kotelnicki* 12:45: Tennessee's possibly great but definitely kind of awkward Jim Knowles hire, after he flopped at Penn State* 16:45: Chip Kelly's post-Eagles career remains bizarre* 19:49: Bobby Petrino and Bill Belichick* 23:05: Ole Miss' new world* 27:48: Gary Patterson and USC* 29:02: Deion's shrinking runway in Boulder* 30:22: TCU's identity shift* 31:22: Mike Norvell, play-caller* 31:45: Michigan's Utah era* 32:31: Ohio State's NFL OC hire* 33:00: Oregon replacing not one but two coordinators* 34:50: Buster Faulkner (with the GT offense?) heads to GainesvilleProducer: Anthony Vito

What is "the Last Glizzy"?Arise, Rueben Bain Arm Length DiscourseIndiana nice, explainedPresidential trading cards: what?The definitive "needs weed" power rankings of the Stoops brothersThe Transfer Wizard returns, making this an episode that is a) potentially actually informative and also b) one in which everybody gets to do wizard voicesPLUS! Which host is "itching for another roof crime"?The Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 27 (twenty-seven) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Caleb Curtis DID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

The NFL Combine isn't the only thing happening in Indianapolis this week. Ross Dellenger has been there for the NCAA meetings that have also been going on and he reports some notable changes coming out of Indy. Ross shares the latest rule changes in college football. The first change is in regard to targeting. The NCAA is eliminating a targeting ejection being carried over into s player's subsequent game. The second rule change concerns the transfer portal. The plan is to impose heavy penalties on any school that signs an athlete outside of the transfer portal window. Ross and Andy Staples discuss these rule changes and their potential effect. They also discuss Cincinnati suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby for his $1 million buyout that he has not yet paid.  Then, Ross gets into some more news from the NCAA meetings. This news is regarding potential schedule changes to the college football calendar. Ross and Andy discuss the transfer portal window, a potential change to spring ball practices and teams being able to move their first game up to Week 0 in 2027. They also chat about what other changes could happen in the near future. Later, Steven Godfrey joins the show. In a recent episode, Godfrey was tasked with making a minor league type model for college football. Godfrey ended up taking a page out of the European soccer book as he discusses the methods of sending players to various teams. He and Andy discuss this model and how, or if, it could work in college football. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.  0:00:00 - Rule changes in college football 1:46 - Changes to targeting 3:52 - New transfer rules and punishment 12:17 - Cincinnati sues former QB Brendan Sorsby 20:34 - Changes to the college football calendar 21:13 - Transfer portal dates 21:47 - Changes to Spring Ball 22:34 - 2027 schedule changes for Week 0 29:44 - Other changes the committee wants 37:18 - Creating a college football minor league Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Ryan helps Holly market a #disruptive new healthcare planSupplemental reading material may be found hereUnlike some other shows, we're not afraid to say these three little words: "Dracula's NFT collection"Kirby and Mario got jokes, shocking absolutely everyoneMack Brown gets his flowersOlympics updateDesignated survivor or bad hang?A harrowing new UFL tradition is unveiledThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 27 (twenty-seven) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Caleb Curtis DID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

Your mission is simple, should you choose to accept it: By awarding or subtracting 24 points from a handful of old college football games, how much can you alter about the entire trajectory of the sport? Richard and Alex see how much damage they can do with three possessions' worth of points: * 0:23: RIP to college football's Wes Rucker, Joey Knight, and Rondale Moore* 3:37: Richard's additional reporting on Sacramento State's MAC move and the ridiculous math used to justify it * 13:22: The Split Zone Duo Hockey Hour responds to the Olympics * 19:46: News of the week: Joey Aguilar loses his eligibility case, and Jeff Monken suggests moving Army-Navy to Thanksgiving weekend * 24:32: Reshaping college football history with 24 pointsGet more SZD by becoming a paid subscriberThe offseason is a busy time at SZD, where we focus a lot on creative projects and CFB history while also keeping tabs on the news of the moment. Many of our favorite episodes go out in these months for subscribers — including the next one on Friday, featuring host emeritus Steven Godfrey. Thanks to our sponsorsnokiantyres.com/hockeyhomefieldapparel.comProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

The Tennessee Volunteers will have a new quarterback for the 2026 season. Joey Aguilar lost his case for another year of eligibility, so now the focus shifts to the highly touted recruits. The battle will be between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and incoming freshman Faizon Brandon. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss what the quarterback position may look like for the Vols in 2026. They also dive into the evolution of quarterback development in college football. What was once a recruit and develop process has seemingly shifted into just grabbing a quarterback from the transfer portal, but how long can that trend be successful? Are teams starting to shift back to focusing on recruiting young talent? Then, the guys dive into some news that has the potential to cause a big shift in the college football calendar. Army head coach Jeff Monken has said they could be open to moving the Army-Navy game to Thanksgiving weekend. This is a big piece of the puzzle that people have tried to navigate when looking at how the college football calendar could be rearranged. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the impact of this suggestion, how it could work and what it would do for college football. Later, the crew discusses how a recent college football awards banquet turned into a comedy club. Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart took the stage at the Steve Spurrier Awards dinner the other night. A dinner that honors various coaches and players turned into something more like a roast when Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal started poking fun at each other while on stage. This led to a debate among Andy, Ross and Godfrey about who the funniest coaches are in college football.  All of this and more on College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Who will be Tennessee's new QB? 11:46 - The evolution of development for college quarterbacks 23:59 - NCAA tampering 28:01 - Army-Navy game open to moving date 45:57 - Mario Cristobal vs. Kirby Smart roast 55:50 - Who are the funniest coaches in college football? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Werewolf facts reviewAssigning everybody jobs on a shipJason's blocked by Hugh Freeze on Instagram! Find out why that even came up!This week in college football realignment: Who made this mess. Stop itSince we can't make college football conferences clean up their bedrooms, we're going to play a little game and try to make it worseWhat somehow appears to be our first orginal sea shantyA second sea shantyNow through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray Surber Fullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Wes HuntDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band Killer Antz

Episode title, continued: "And Dallas Cowboys Spring Preview, Plus Assigning Winter Sports To SEC Schools"Now through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by David CookDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band Killer Antz

Walk-up music for every social situationPillars of Islam, but make it FullcastMore than any other episode, this one really is going to destroy our search histories. We recognize this is a high bar to clearJohn Fetterman Pokémon taxonomyThe Hagar theory of politicsGronk, go GrootTime to update the death tally from WWI?? DiscussAthletic Director Patch QuestShaquille O'Neal's trouble with smoke bombsPAC-12/B1G Super Bowl previewNow through March 31, 100% of proceeds from all PTKU merch sales will be donated to TransVisible Montana. Visit preownedairboats.com to purchase BRAND-NEW BLUE SHARKS GEAR #EXCLUSIVEShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Chris WatkinsDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band Killer Antz and his new show Podcasterino

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