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Wolf and Luke discuss who needs to play well for Arizona State football for them to beat Texas State and if there is one player they could choose to play well for the Arizona Cardinals against the Carolina Panthers who it would be.

Jordan Simone joins Wolf and Luke to discuss what went wrong for ASU against Mississippi State, what the gameplan should be for ASU against Texas State, and what Sam Leavitt needs to do in order for ASU to beat Texas State.

Marotta and Tim Ring talk Cardinals, go through Social Studies, and The Sports Kabob with Jarrett Carlen.

Coach Dillingham talks about the disappointing game vs Mississippi State, Sam Leavitt, and previews the game vs Texas State.

Damon Allred joins Wolf and Luke to discuss his reaction to the game between Arizona State and Mississippi State, what he has seen from Arizona State's defense so far this season, and what his biggest concern is for ASU going into their game against Texas State.

Sam Khan Jr. of The Athletic joins the show to break down the hottest early-season coaching storylines, key matchups across the country, and the players and programs already feeling the pressure. From Texas A&M's trip to Notre Dame, to Arizona State's clash with Texas State, to Houston's shot at Colorado, Sam provides sharp insight into the pivotal games that could shape the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It was a wild emotional roller coaster in Starkville. What does it mean moving forwward? After a look at the news, we welcome in the great Jordan Simone to give his unfiltered takes on the loss and what it means in the grand scheme of the season (13:50). Next we dive into ASU's 24-20 loss to Mississippi State, the key decisions, and what the Devils must do to improve. Then we go behind Bobcat lines with Texas State insider Keff Ciardello (1:20:50) of the Win Now or Get Bent podcast before we dive into our game preview and give our predictions. Finally, we talk with ASU tight end Chamon Metayer (2:13:42).

Wolf and Luke discuss how Sam Leavitt can bounce back in Week 3 against Texas State and Arizona Diamondbacks SVP and assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye joins the show.

In this College Deep Dive,  Tom Delbello the Co-head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works at Texas State and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  Shared leadership brings balance and collaboration. Texas State's political climate Affordable tuition + hub auditions = great value  Even after an early audition, staying in touch builds relationships. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Texas State upset Arizona State? Zach lays out the path. Here are 3 keys the Bobcats must hit to beat the Sun Devils.Texas State heads to Tempe with a real shot at pulling off the upset over Arizona State. Zach breaks down the matchup and gives his 3 keys for how the Bobcats can take down the Sun Devils.What do you think—what's the most important key to victory in Week Three? Drop your thoughts in the comments

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven preview the Week Three slate in Texas college football (Intro – 6:35) Texas A&M v Notre Dame (6:35 – 13:15) Houston vs Colorado (13:15 – 18:00) Texas State at Arizona State (18:00 – 22:40) North Texas vs Washington State (22:40 – 26:40) Texas vs UTEP and Arch Manning's throwing face (26:40 – 28:25) Texas Tech vs Oregon State (28:25 – 29:35) Baylor vs Samford (29:35 – 30:55) TCU vs Abilene Christian (30:55 – 32:00) SMU vs Missouri State (32:00 – 32:45) Rice vs Prairie View A&M (32:45 – 35:00) UTSA vs UIW Then, the guys welcome on Jay Arnold of the Aggie War Pod to preview the Notre Dame Game (35:00 – END) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Lee and Blake Lovell break down Kentucky's game with Eastern Michigan, which will be shown on ESPNU at 6:30 Central on Saturday night. Topics include: Is Kentucky a bad football team, or just a quality one that suffers from comparison within a hyper-competitive Southeastern Conference? Kentucky needs to solve its quarterback woes with production from either Zach Calzada (who may be out for the Eastern Michigan game) or Cutter Boley, who played at the end of the Ole Miss loss after Calzada got hurt. The 'Cats have a big-play threat at running back in Nebraska transfer Dante Dowdell. Kentucky's defense is a quality one, led by productive linebacker Alex Afari. Eastern Michigan's defense has been abysmal, allowing 606 yards and 52 points in a loss to Texas State, and 479 yards in a stunning defeat to Long Island (which had two first downs vs. Florida the week before). Quarterback Noah Kim (41-of-63, 437 yards, 3 TD, 0 interceptions) is the player to watch for the Eagles. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

Tim Healey discusses Arizona State football's loss to the Mississippi State, if the players can move forward from the loss and the challenge Texas State presents to ASU. 

For the second straight year, Texas State looked like the better coached and more well prepared team in the I-35 rivalry. It was the Bobcats who stepped up each time a big play was needed, and never wavered in the face of adversity from the Roadrunners. Jess Loepp's secondary was torched, while the offense struggled with consistency. Where do things go from here? The answers are harder to find on the defensive end. 00:27 Texas State was the better team on the field, are they a better program now? 06:08 The Bobcats were so much more resilient in the heat of the contest 10:40 Pushing back on the narrative of the portal explaining UTSA's struggles 17:18 UTSA had some serious procedural complications on the offense 23:15 Let's be honest, this roster has some glaring holes 32:31 Special teams is a train wreck for UTSA 40:12 Highlighting positives for UTSA coming out of the loss 44:20 Previewing UIW ahead of the Hometown Showdown 55:40 UTSA's secondary will need to show improvement against a similar offense they struggled with last week 59:43 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/_EhCBPCf0tA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Harper and Alex Kirry host First & 12: Big 12 Football Podcast with Byes: BYU, UCF, Kansas, Oklahoma State, and the Utes at Wyoming. 

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven recap Week Two in Texas college football. (INTRO – 14:30) Baylor outlasts SMU. Can the Bears outscore everyone? Do we still have questions about Dave Aranda long term? What did SMU lose on Saturday? (14:30 – 29:30) Texas State is now the G5 giant. Why is UTSA no longer winning coin flips? (29:30 – 36:50) Texas beats San Jose State 38-7 and nobody is happy about it (36:50 – 40:20) Are we Marcel Reed believers? (40:20 – 46:30) Is Houston's defense legit? Why is the Bayou Bucket leaving? (46:30 – 48:10) Texas Tech destroys Kent State (48:10 – 51:50) North Texas beats Western Michigan despite never leading in regulation (51:50 – 53:50) UTEP gets the exact type of win they needed (53:50 – END) What to make of Phil Longo's first three games at Sam Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ASU lost to Mississippi State and we talk about it. Plus picks for the Texas State game.

Richard and Alex break down the interesting stuff from Week 2 of the college football season, starting with upsets in Starkville and Gainesville and moving on down the list to dozens of games:* Mississippi State broke through against Arizona State* USF cemented its very early hold on the G5 playoff spot at Florida* Oklahoma made sure Bryce Underwood had the night you expected* Iowa State has become what Iowa is when Iowa is good* Mizzou brought back the Border War in style* Illinois stood back as Duke melted down* Baylor got a key win at SMU and didn't look like a Dave Aranda team* Oregon did some really gruesome things to OKST* Virginia Tech's slow-rolling disaster continued vs. Vanderbilt* The Aidan Chiles revolution may have finally arrived* Ohio beat up on West Virginia* USC continued to rack up yardage at a ridiculous rate* Syracuse players had to run sprints in game, then after the game* Oregon State committed one of the great special teams blunders ever* Should you be worried about Georgia's offensive line?* Texas State scored another win against its rival UTSA* Liberty knocked itself out of the playoff race* UAB actually could've beaten NavyThanks to our partners and subscribers* 20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD* Visit Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/* Enter a college football road trip at https://www.nokiantyres.com/SZD 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

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, turnkey-tailgate.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com  -  Texas State football stood tough for all 4 quarters against its arch rival UTSA and came away with a 43-36 win over the Roadrunners. With the Bobcats firmly in the driver's seat for the 2025 season, Keff Ciardello breaks down the game and what this win does for TXST. (Produced by Zachary Webb)

On this episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG preview all the matchups for the Week 2 slate in College Football. JMU takes on Louisville Friday night, Texas State plays UTSA in the Alamodome, Jax State hosts Liberty in a Conference matchup and so much more!! Do not miss out on another jam packed episode of The Group of Five Guys Podcast! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GroupofFiveGuys   WEBSITE: http://www.groupoffiveguys.com/   MERCH: https://groupof5guys.onechaptr.com/group_of_5_guys_2-24/shop/products/all?page=1   Subscribe and follow the Group of Five Guys! @groupoffiveguys @Sprouse_68 @Tyler_J_Tipton @JMurphyLee   SPONSOR THE SHOW OR BUSINESS INQUIRES: Email: groupoffiveguys@gmail.com Direct Message on Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/GroupOfFiveGuys   #G5 #groupoffiveguys #G5Live

Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football joins the show to break down one of the most heated rivalries in the state. From the explosive offenses to the passionate fanbases, UTSA and Texas State are set for a high-scoring, can't-miss matchup. Craven explains why this game has grown into one of the most underrated rivalries in college football, what to expect from both teams, and how conference shifts add even more fuel to the fire.#collegefootball #cfb #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #birdsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football heats up in Week Two as Oklahoma and Michigan headline a loaded slate. From Bryce Underwood's road debut to Baylor's must-win against SMU, and rivalry sparks across Texas with UTSA vs Texas State and Houston vs Rice, we cover it all. Sam Khan, staff writer for The Athletic, joins the show to break down the biggest storylines, quarterback performances, and which teams are set to make early statements.#collegefootball #cfb #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jimmy Ott & Paul Stone as they share their favorite betting plays for Week 2 in NCAA Football, including a joint selection for a game in the American Athletic Conference! Games discussed: West Virginia vs Ohio, UAB vs Navy, Troy vs Clemson, Ole Miss vs Kentucky, Texas State vs UTSA, South Florida vs Florida.

UTSA's Robert Henry Jr. is a serious problem — and Texas State has to find a way to contain him in the Battle of I-35.In this week's Wizard Wednesday, Zach will break down what Texas State must do to handle UTSA's explosive run game,  the disguised looks they'll throw at Brad Jackson, and the aggressive decisions Jeff Traylor will make on fourth down.What do you think—what's the most important key to victory in Week Two? Drop your thoughts in the comments

While the Roadrunners weren't able to pull the upset against #19 Texas A&M, UTSA sure looked the part against an SEC foe. Winning in the trenches and mostly avoiding penalties, Jeff Traylor feels like his team has the right stuff to compete for a championship. UTSA will have a chance to prove their progression over the offseason this week as they welcome Texas State to the Alamodome for the home opener. Can UTSA avenge last year's awful loss in the I-35 Showdown? 04:20 A&M performance recap 34:08 Listener voicemails 46:03 Previewing the Texas State Bobcats 1:11:00 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/9MGWFtoFNK0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven preview Week 2 in Texas college football. (INTRO – 14:00) Baylor vs SMU preview (14:00 – 24:45) Are our expectations of Texas changed after Arch Manning's debut? (24:45 – 27:35) How concerned are we about Behren Morton's health? (27:35 – 35:20) Lightning Round including UTEP's must-win and the Bayou Bucket (35:20 – END) Keff Ciardello and Jared Kalmus join the show to talk all things UTSA vs Texas State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Roadrunners weren't able to pull the upset against #19 Texas A&M, UTSA sure looked the part against an SEC foe. Winning in the trenches and mostly avoiding penalties, Jeff Traylor feels like his team has the right stuff to compete for a championship. UTSA will have a chance to prove their progression over the offseason this week as they welcome Texas State to the Alamodome for the home opener. Can UTSA avenge last year's awful loss in the I-35 Showdown? 04:20 A&M performance recap 34:08 Listener voicemails 46:03 Previewing the Texas State Bobcats 1:11:00 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/9MGWFtoFNK0

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Texas State kicks off the 2025 season at Eastern Michigan. Here are the three keys that will decide if the Bobcats start 1–0.It's game week. Texas State opens the season on the road against Eastern Michigan, and this matchup is going to come down to a few critical factors.What do you think—what's the most important key to victory in Week One? Drop your thoughts in the comments

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and Been Having It hats -  The Texas State Bobcats are set to kick off the season this Saturday night at home against Eastern Michigan. After starting the show with host Keff Ciardello giving an update on the Bobcats' team captains (0:00-15:30), he then attempts to predict TXST's depth chart ahead of the official release (15:30-49:00). Don't forget to leave questions for next episode's mailbag in YouTube comments and on Twitter/X using #WNOGB!  (Produced by Zachary Webb)

We're back, Beaver Fam! Louder, wronger, and ready to predict EVERYTHING. We run through every game on Beaver Football's 2025 slate, circle the upsets, and name the traps. Plus: candy chaos (mini vs big cups) erupts, we dissect unorthodox Beaver Hoops manifesto, and break down Pac-12 TV (CBS/CW), plus Texas State & DBU adds.

This may be the most important season in Texas State Football history. It's the Bobcats' last chance to win a Sun Belt title, their last chance to beat Louisiana as a conference foe, and the year that will define how they enter the Pac-12.So here's the question: if Texas State goes 8–4, is that enough to reach the Sun Belt Championship?In this episode of Wizard Wednesday, we break it down:The unfinished business Texas State needs to settle before leaving the Sun BeltHow our season prediction from Monday sets the stage for this discussionWhat records it has historically taken to make the Sun Belt title gameAnd finally, the big question — does Texas State have to reach the championship game for 2025 to be considered a success?Bobcat fans — what do you think? Does 8–4 get us in, or does this team need more? Drop your take in the comments.Thumbnail Photos Courtesy Texas State Football Intro/Outro Music: Also Sprach Zarathustra recorded and conducted by @officialphilman.#TexasStateFootball #TXST #CollegeFootball

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 You Can't Miss”Would you wait in a 3 hour line for barbecue if it meant tasting magic?”That's just one of the questions stirring up laughs and debate in this lively episode of The JB and Sandy Show, where the crew dives deep into Texas traditions—from legendary brisket to college pride and football fever. The show kicks off with a sizzling conversation about Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, his refusal to expand, and why preserving the “magic” matters more than multiplying profits. Sandy shares his heartbreak over a shattered Big Green Egg lid, while Tricia and JB weigh in on barbecue culture, brisket rituals, and the feud behind Terry Black's. Then it's off to Worst Fest 2025 in New Braunfels, a 10-day celebration of sausage, beer, and lederhosen. Tricia reveals the festival's award-winning status and reminisces about Oktoberfest in Munich, complete with traditional garb and German charm.College Pride & Surprises:The crew celebrates Texas State University making the Princeton Review's list of top colleges, giving Tricia a rare moment to brag about her alma mater. They also discuss the growing trend of Austin students heading to Arkansas for college due to in-state tuition perks. Memorable Quote: “I applied to Texas State because I knew I could get in.” – Tricia, reflecting on her college journey From barbecue legends to college dreams and football anticipation, this episode is a flavorful slice of Texas life that's equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and informative. 

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven welcome on Colton McWilliams, the sports editor at the San Marcos Daily Record, to preview Texas State's 2025 season. (:30 – 2:00) Why the final year in the Sun Belt is the biggest storyline for 2025? (2:00 – 4:00) How does Colton rank the roster talent in 2025 to GJ Kinne's first two seasons? (4:00 – 6:25) Who does Colton think will win the QB battle? Are people not making a big enough deal about losing OC Mack Leftwich? (6:25 – 8:00) Colton's offensive breakout candidates (8:00 – 10:30) What does the TXST RB room look like behind Lincoln Pare? Can the OL still be a strength? (10:30 – 11:10) Colton's Preseason Defensive MVPs (11:10 – 12:30) Why Colton has the most questions about the secondary (12:30 – 14:20) LB room (14:20 – 21:00) What needs to happen for TXST to make the jump from bowl team to conference champion contender? What are TXST fans frustrated about? How much of the lack of consistency can be attributed to growing pains from a young staff? (21:00 – 25:00) Is GJ Kinne a victim of his own early success? (25:00 – 27:30) How important is an exit ramp of success to the Pac-12? (27:30 – 29:00) What is Colton's record prediction? (29:00 – END) Texas State vs UTSA review and preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and WNOGB.com - The Texas State Bobcats are within two weeks of kicking off the 2025 football season and things are heating up in fall camp. Following an update from the Bobcats' practice field with WNOGB host Keff Ciardello (0:00-15:30), he is joined by WNOGB producer and host of Wizard Wednesday Zach Webb for a TXST 2025 regular season record prediction (15:30-1:02:07). (Produced by Zachary Webb)

Roadrunner Nation, the wait is over — it's time to talk 2025 UTSA Football! In this Annual BirdsUp Countdown to Kickoff episode, we team up with Jared Kalmus from Alamo Audible to break down why the Roadrunners are poised to get back to contending form. After an up-and-down 2024 season, UTSA returns an explosive offense, led by quarterback Owen McCown, dynamic receivers Devin McCuin and David Amador, and a deep offensive line. Coach Jeff Traylor's squad is loaded with experience, healthy weapons, and a renewed edge.We dig into the key matchups on the schedule, from the season-opening showdown at Texas A&M to the I-35 Rivalry with Texas State and pivotal AAC battles against Tulane, Rice, and Army. Expect talk about the revamped defense, new leaders stepping up, and how the ‘Dome could be rocking every home game this year. Whether you're a die-hard or just Rowdy-curious, this episode will get you fired up for kickoff. Birds Up!Show Notes:UTSA Alumni UTSA FootballUTSA AthleticsUTSA Alumni Online Store ‘Symbol of tradition': UTSA Athletics to mark 50th birthday of Convocation CenterUTSA surpasses half-billion-dollar campaign goal two years ahead of original timeline, positioning the university for next phase of growth  Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

This week, we're introducing our new buddy, Caleb Yum to the podosphere! Caleb is the newest Texas State beat writer for the Austin American-Statesman, where he is set to cover his first slate of everything Texas State. We talk season expectations and a whole lot more! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com and WNOGB.com - The Texas State Bobcats are halfway done with fall camp and a mere three weeks away from kicking off the 2025 CFB season on August 30 in San Marcos against Eastern Michigan. After attending the first couple media sessions, Keff Ciardello gives his analysis of Texas State's progress in practice and what he feels is ahead for TXST's final season in the Sun Belt Conference. Plus, the unveling of Keff's new studio! (Produced by Zachary Webb.)

In today’s deep dive, governor JB Pritzker speaks to NPR about why Illinois is hosting a group of Texas state lawmakers as they protest a partisan redistricting effort in their state.

Brant Freeman visits with Chris Turnley, EVP of Member Experience at UFCU, about the TXST-UFCU partnership now and moving forward, a new UFCU/Pac-12 exclusive item, his sports fandom and his favorite memory so far with Texas State. 

Dr. Claude Bonazzo Romaguera is a sociology professor, Texas State alum, mindfulness instructor, and Director of the Latino Studies minor—all roles connected by his commitment to community, culture, and care. From growing up between Puerto Rico and Texas to leading courses that explore identity and belonging, his story is one of reflection, resilience, and staying present.Student intern Nora Parkhurst hosts her first Office Hours conversation, asking Dr. Bonazzo Romaguera about everything from classroom rituals to navigating life's hardest moments. Along the way, he talks about how mindfulness became more than a practice—it became part of his purpose.

Texas State Football fall camp is underway, and Zach got an up‑close look at practice. We only saw about 20 minutes, but there were some big takeaways. From surprising moves at wide receiver, to why vertical choice is still the backbone of the Bobcats' offense, to how the quarterback battle between Brad Jackson and Holden Geriner is shaping up — here are  3 reactions from fall camp.Thumbnail Photos Courtesy Texas State Football Intro/Outro Music: Also Sprach Zarathustra recorded and conducted by @officialphilman.#TexasStateFootball #TXST #CollegeFootball

This week on Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm sat down with Colorado School of Mines Head Coach Bob Stitt to talk about his return to the sidelines, how he's using the Scorability Database to improve recruiting, and what it means to lead the Orediggers again as a Hall of Famer. Coach Stitt also reflects on his earlier success at Mines, shares insight from his time at Montana and Texas State, and breaks down his lasting impact on offensive football including the popular jet sweep pass.

Texas State head coach G.J. Kinne opens up about navigating the NIL-driven era—how he manages the transfer portal, builds relationships to retain talent, and readies his program for big changes. With the Bobcats still in the Sun Belt for the 2025 season before their official launch in the Pac‑12 in 2026, Coach Kinne discusses the $5 million buyout, recruiting momentum, and why continuity matters more than ever. A candid breakdown of leadership, loyalty, and preparing for the next chapter in Texas State football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comLeave us a voicemail telling us why you love college football. Details are at www.splitzoneduo.com. In this show, Alex and Richard take a bunch of subscriber questions in the run-up to the season, with an early focus on realignment matters:* The Athletic reported that despite a desperate financial offer, Memphis has not gotten traction in its effort to join the Big 12. Why not?* Why was Louisiana Tech, which isn't very good, a good backfilling candidate for the Sun Belt after Texas State joined the Pac-12?* What do we make of conferences (the American and Big 12 so far) doing away with preseason media polls?* What do we make of Tulane's addition of former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff?* Do we have any Week 1 game travel plans? (Richard does.)* Should Maryland fans be worried about the prospect of their school getting left out in future realignment? (This question could apply to lots of Big Ten and SEC schools.)* Why did a story about Catapult video footage access go so quiet?* Which is the deepest P4 conference for QB depth in 2025?* How are our video game dynasty builds going?Producer: Anthony Vito

We dive into the ACC with the first of our three-part conference preview and talk through our contender tiers, the biggest questions and storylines driving the narrative, and use ice cream and video games as a metaphor for the way the league sets up. From Clemson's title hopes to Miami's untapped Playoff hopes, we unpack what makes this conference so damn fascinating. In this college football podcast episode, we discuss why the ACC in 2025 feels like a grand experiment. We debate Clemson as the clear conference favorite, analyze the battle for second place and discuss Ty's surprise contender. Plus, we examine the coaching moves that will have an impact, from Bill Belichick at North Carolina to coordinator changes at Florida State, Virginia Tech and beyond. We also explore the volatility of the middle of the ACC, with nine teams that could easily go 4-8 or 8-4, debate which quarterback transfers will make the biggest impact, and wonder if it's safe to feel this good about Duke football. Also, is this Virginia Tech's make-or-break year? Can Syracuse survive their brutal schedule? And why does every team seem to have a Texas State transfer? Consider this your starter pack for navigating the beautiful chaos of the ACC football in 2025. Timestamps: 5:20 - Key Themes for the ACC9:13 - The Contender Tier14:12 - The "1B Tier"23:39 - The Wildcard Tier53:22 - "Don't Trust Anybody"56:50 - 2025 ACC Predictions Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.