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Host Kellen Buffington sits down with Texas Tech Basketball's veteran trainer Mike Neal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head Coach Joey McGuire and host Robert Giovannetti following Texas Tech's 62-14 win over Kent State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chois Woodman, Matt Estenson and Jamie Lent discuss the NFL kickoff loss the Dallas Cowboys took vs the Philadelphia Eagles. The guys give their takes on the Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott spitting incident in the game which led to an eventual Carter ejection. A potential future debate is issued as the guys are asked which fanbase is the most toxic as well as the most feared. Chois brings up an article mentioning a discussion of the NCAA Football Transfer Portal window being opened only once. Chois' Question of the Day asks did last night's showing for the Cowboys change your perspective on them compared to before the game. Red Raider Football returns to the gridiron tomorrow, and the guys give their takes on game 2 of the 3-game homestand vs Kent State.

Red Raider Football with Joey McGuire 09-04-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head Football Coach Joey McGuire and host Robert Giovannetti following Texas Tech's season-opening 67-7 win over UAPBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Texas tech football win over APB, grits, comments from Joey McGuire about the game, what we were surprised by from the game and how the Big 12 fared in the 1st week of college football.

The End of the Bench with Rob Breaux and Craig Wells tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally. The guys check the calendar today and tell you today's holidays and who has a birthday today, and this day in history; and they read your comments from the chatline. Craig brings the burning questions today, and one was a trivia question being which Tech player is the farthest from home? We give our thoughts on Texas Tech's first game of the season, and the guys give their BIG 12 power rankings. Lastly, they take your question to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

Featuring guest Dustin WombleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The End of the Bench with Rob Breaux and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys preview Texas Tech's upcoming football game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. We check the calendar for holidays, birthdays and this day in history on August 29th. The Dallas Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers and we give our thoughts on the move. We have our first weekend pick 'em of the season today with bullfighter being our caller. The guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

Chois Woodman, Matt Estenson and Jamie Lent discuss Texas Tech football eve with kickoff 24 hours away. The guys give their takes on what they would like to see from this year's Double T football squad especially starting tomorrow. In Kaily's Daily's it's college color day and The University of North Carolina takes center stage with the signature Ramses Ram with facts from Chois. Jamie gives his thoughts on why Texas Tech never gets the competitive games at home in football. Chois asks which Big 12 and National team would you pull for to do well this season. Jamie issues a fill in the blank statement claiming the most underhyped, underappreciated name for this tech football team is who?

Red Raider Football with Joey McGuire 08-28-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The End of the Bench with Rob Breaux and Chois Woodman tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. We check the calendar for holidays, birthdays and this day in history on August 28th. Are the Texas Rangers done for the year? We briefly preview Tech's matchup against ARPB on Saturday and what we should expect. Rob brings the burning questions today and we discuss tonight's college football matchups. The guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

Chois Woodman, Matt Estenson, and Jamie Lent talk about predictions for who will be in the Big 12 Championship game, Matt's top 10 sports movies, the need for pods in the Big 12 and what they would look like. They also discuss the disrespect Behren Morton has received from the media, and Brennan asks what two teams the guys would schedule for Texas Tech Football's non-conference in 2026 for the Question of the Day.

Joey McGuire, Texas Tech football head coach, joins the show

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Texas Tech season kick off this week, liberation of Paris in 1944, Rangers and Astros weekend, Texas Tech football offensive and defensive coordinators and the Dallas Cowboys preseason finale.  

Head Football Coach Joey McGuire reveals the depth chart heading into the season opener vs UAPB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clint Scott and Dr. Mike Gustafson give you The Juice and talk about what went down this weekend in the Big 12, the depth chart being released for Texas Tech Football, if we are overlooking how well the Tech offense can perform, and John Curry starting and who else is getting the starts vs. UAPB. They also discuss the Rangers sweeping the Guardians, their need to keep stacking wins, and how Josh Jung has responded since Chris Young mentioned his struggles.

Clint Scott and Dr. Mike Gustafson discuss FCS vs FBS upset draft, Garrett McGuire comments in regards to the Quinton Joyner injury, Play of the Day highlights Adrian Beltre as he had a statue unveiled, which team would Texas Tech benefit more from if they lost Kansas State or Iowa State, Texas Tech Football poetry with Dr. Mike Gustafson. 

Chois, Snead, and Jamie discussed FPI's predicted finish for Texas Tech, the start of the season kicking off this weekend, picked Utah's schedule, and the biggest risers and fallers in the Big 12.

The End of the Bench with Chois Woodman, Craig Wells and Rob Breaux tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. Chois brings the burning questions today, one being what are the top rivalries in football for the BIG 12? We check the calendar for birthdays, holidays and this day in history on August 21st. We give our thoughts on the CBS Sports article about the BIG 12. Craig gives his winner of the BIG 12 conference, and they take your question to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

The End of the Bench with Rob Breaux and Craig Wells tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. We check the calendar for holidays, birthdays and this day in history on August 19th. We breakdown Quinten Joyner's injury and if it will affect the team significantly. Craig asked the question, how would you realign the NFL teams if you could? Craig gives his conference champs, and they take your question to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

Head Football Coach Joey McGuire and host Robert GiovannettiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Tech Athletes graduation, Regan and a joke to reporters, comments from Joey McGuire from the Scrimmage this weekend, favorite Tech players and most important players, and Texas Tech football players.

Final hour of the Saturday Show with Alex Napoles and Alma Bean on August 9, 2025 Jarrett Ramirez, Lead Writer of Red Raider Sports, Joins The Saturday Show 5 Minutes Of - The NFL is back once again!! What's coming up this weekend: Salt Lake Bees and Real Salt Lake

Head Football Coach Joey McGuire and host Robert Giovannetti recap the first scrimmage of training camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will the Money Spent be Worth it For Texas Tech Football?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Head Football Coach Joey McGuire and host Robert GiovannettiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the expectation of two five-star recruit commitments, Texas Tech Football stock has never been higher. We talk deeper about what this recruiting style is doing to the face of the program and why it's okay to be the team everyone hates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Texas Tech football schedule, Ann Frank's last entry, good guys make good players, who will play in the Big 12 Championship, and Dallas Cowboys Drama.

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on July 30, 2025. Jason Beck, Utah Offensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley, Utah Defensive Coordinator Would You Rather? Chris Level, Radio Analyst for the Texas Tech Football Jim Harding, Utah offensive line coach The Top 10: Largest Schools by Enrollment Kalani Sitake, BYU head coach and McCae Hillstead, BYU quarterback Treyson Bourguet and Bear Bachmeier, BYU Quarterbacks Best and Worst of the Day

Chris Level, Radio Analyst for the Texas Tech Football and Locked on Texas Tech, joins the program to preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders ahead of the 2025 college football season.

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Chris Level, Radio Analyst for the Texas Tech Football Jim Harding, Utah offensive line coach The Top 10: Largest Schools by Enrollment 

Texas Tech Head Football Coach Joey McGuire and host Robert GiovannettiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent give the top headlines in the Boom Boom Boom and talk about the hype surrounding Texas Tech Football, what the defense could look like with a new coach and new personnel, and what happened on this day in history. For the Question of the Day, Jamie asks what will be the headlines and storylines for Tech Football this season?

Chois Woodman in for Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Josh Jung back up with the Rangers, Memphis not joining the Big 12, Adam Sandler movies, worst loss of the 2024-25 season for Texas Tech, and ranking Texas Tech football games.

We kick off our 2025 college football preview season with everything you need to know before the action begins on August 23rd. From revenue sharing to playoff seeding changes, new coaching hires to massive quarterback transfers, we break down all the major storylines heading into the season. In this college football podcast episode, we discuss the sport's new revenue sharing structure, playoff format adjustments, and rule changes (goodbye, Lanning loophole). We dive into the biggest coaching moves—from Bill Belichick at UNC to coordinator shuffles at Ohio State, Florida State, and beyond. Plus, we analyze the most impactful quarterback transfers including John Mateer to Oklahoma, Carson Beck to Miami, and Fernando Mendoza to Indiana. We also cover the media landscape changes with Lee Corso's retirement and preview what promises to be a season where familiar faces in new places could reshape the college football hierarchy. Is this the year for Clemson's resurgence? Can Penn State finally break through? And who will emerge from the crowded Group of Five race? Consider this your intro guide to the 2025 season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:07 - Season start date and the strange familiarity of 20259:47 - "Old names in new places"11:55 - New questions for blue bloods16:22 - Revenue sharing19:37 - Straight seeding in the CFP20:30 - New FBS teams and conference realignment23:11 - New rules27:30 - Head coaching changes33:21 - Key coordinator changes40:58 - Notable transfers46:49 - Impact freshmen49:15 - Media news & random factoids51:32 - Consensus top 10 _____ 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this college football podcast episode, we're joined by VSiN's Tim Murray for a deep dive into the college football betting landscape ahead of the 2025 season. From Clemson's movement in the futures market to the wide-open nature of this year's championship race, Tim breaks down the key themes, betting strategies, and situational angles that matter most. We explore everything from sandwich spots and letdown games to the art of line shopping and why you should never bet teasers in college football. Tim also shares insights on which teams the pro bettors are targeting, discusses the impact of the transfer portal on betting markets, and reveals his favorite long-shot Heisman bets. Plus, how we'll be incorporating Lorenzo Lamas into our upcoming preview episodes.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro6:43 - Interview with Tim Murray of VSiN1:12:25 - Outtro_____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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this college football podcast episode, Ralph Russo from The Athletic joins us to break down the complex College Football Playoff negotiations happening behind closed doors between the Big Ten, SEC and other conferences. Our conversation centers on how the number of SEC conference games is driving the debate, explores the Big Ten's push for automatic qualifiers, and examines why these meetings keep happening without real progress.Ralph explains the power dynamics between Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey, why ESPN might not want playoff expansion, and how Brett Yormark is trying to wedge the SEC away from the Big Ten. Plus, the "reimagined" conference championship weekend, whether a breakaway league is possible, and why this feels like college football's most charged moment since the BCS era.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:02 - The SEC Decision Tree16:19 - Power dynamics: Who's really running these meetings?27:26 - The Unpopularity of SEC & Big Ten Power36:35 - Reporting challenges and ESPN's actual role vs. perception42:08 - The future of playoff expansion and what's next51:19 - Outro and preview season setup_____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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before we can move forward with our 2025 season previews, we need to heal. In this episode, we hold our annual fan therapy session, helping the Verballerhood work through the most traumatic moments from last season. From Notre Dame's shocking loss to NIU (on a first-time visitor's birthday, no less) to the eight-overtime Georgia-Georgia Tech nailbiter, we're confronting the pain head-on.Our listeners shared their deepest college football wounds: Penn State's crushing Orange Bowl interception, Oregon's Rose Bowl shellacking, Oklahoma's punter being its best quarterback, Texas's clutch 4th-and-13 conversion, and so much more. Plus: relationship drama intersecting with Texas State and Michigan State fandom.Let's process the beautiful agony of this sport before preview season begins. Consider this your exposure therapy in advance of 2025.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:49 - Upcoming previews & explaining Fan Therapy7:25 - Notre Dame's loss to NIU13:25 - Florida State and Oklahoma State bottoming out14:17 - Arkansas trauma18:28 - Georgia vs Georgia Tech 8-overtime game21:53 - The Backyard Brawl (Pitt vs West Virginia)27:08 - The Calgorithm and the Cal vs Miami game30:30 - Miami football being trauma adjacent39:50 - Penn State trauma moments42:28 - Michigan State fan (and relationship) trauma44:32 - Oregon's Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State48:08 - Oklahoma's offensive trauma52:31 - Arizona State gives up a 4th & 13 in the Peach Bowl58:25 - Texas trauma via Jack Sawyer1:01:12 - Texas A&M trauma1:03:46 - Texas State losing to Sam Houston in a restarted rivalry1:06:10 - BYU's wild loss to Kansas1:06:36 - Minnesota vs North Carolina opening game trauma1:07:47 - Rutgers' schedule and struggles1:08:12 - Tulane's lost playoff opportunity1:09:04 - Quick rundown of other team traumas (LSU, Washington, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Louisville)1:12:14 - Purdue fan trauma from Notre Dame game1:13:40 - Wrap up and preview of upcoming episodes_____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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into the weird world of college football message boards, courtesy of our friends at Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses). From Clemson fans proposing eminent domain to control TV broadcasts, to Vanderbilt wondering if its players are too smart for football, to Florida State fans suggesting they'd recruit better without a head coach at all. Plus: Are Georgia's out-of-state intellectuals ruining the fan experience? What's the emergency coaching protocol when things go sideways in March? And we wrap up with the latest Connor Stallons developments that still have Michigan and Ohio State message boards at each other's throats.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction09:27 - Clemson fan claims eminent domain16:12 - Baylor fan is ready for more conference realignment22:54 - Oregon fan wants more recruiting accountability30:59 - Vandy fan wonders if players are too smart34:30 - Georgia fan is tired of New Jersey braniacs34:13 - Florida State fans are ready to fire Mike Norvell50:50 - Michigan-Ohio State tensions over Connor Stalions investigation01:01:05 - Closing thoughts_____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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does parity look like in college football and the SEC? Is it possible The Auburn Tigers have three first round draft picks on their roster this season? One NFL Draft analyst says yes. Who are the Auburn Football first rounders? Are the three best college football running back rooms NOT in the SEC? Will the Big 12 ever reach the #1 ranking again in the Associated Press Top 25 or the CFB Playoff standings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 is in the Big 12 with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at #20. Few teams have embraced NIL like Texas Tech Football. Will that make an impact in 2025? CBS Sports analyst Brandon Marcello sheds some light on just how much money the Red Raiders are spending. If you had to pick between the Auburn Tigers roster or the Alabama Crimson Tide roster, who would you pick? The Field of 68 guys break down Alabama Basketball v. Auburn Basketball. The NBA Finals return tonight. Game Three tips at 7:30 in Indianapolis as the Indiana Pacers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder, the series is even 1-1. The US Open is at Oakmont this week. We make picks and talk storylines. Rory McIlroy raises some eyebrows with a practice round score. Paul Skenes amazes again. An incredible stat line from the Pittsburgh Pirates hurler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does parity look like in college football and the SEC? Is it possible The Auburn Tigers have three first round draft picks on their roster this season? One NFL Draft analyst says yes. Who are the Auburn Football first rounders? Are the three best college football running back rooms NOT in the SEC? Will the Big 12 ever reach the #1 ranking again in the Associated Press Top 25 or the CFB Playoff standings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 is in the Big 12 with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at #20. Few teams have embraced NIL like Texas Tech Football. Will that make an impact in 2025? CBS Sports analyst Brandon Marcello sheds some light on just how much money the Red Raiders are spending. If you had to pick between the Auburn Tigers roster or the Alabama Crimson Tide roster, who would you pick? The Field of 68 guys break down Alabama Basketball v. Auburn Basketball. The NBA Finals return tonight. Game Three tips at 7:30 in Indianapolis as the Indiana Pacers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder, the series is even 1-1. The US Open is at Oakmont this week. We make picks and talk storylines. Rory McIlroy raises some eyebrows with a practice round score. Paul Skenes amazes again. An incredible stat line from the Pittsburgh Pirates hurler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does parity look like in college football and the SEC? Is it possible The Auburn Tigers have three first round draft picks on their roster this season? One NFL Draft analyst says yes. Who are the Auburn Football first rounders? Are the three best college football running back rooms NOT in the SEC? Will the Big 12 ever reach the #1 ranking again in the Associated Press Top 25 or the CFB Playoff standings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 is in the Big 12 with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at #20. Few teams have embraced NIL like Texas Tech Football. Will that make an impact in 2025? CBS Sports analyst Brandon Marcello sheds some light on just how much money the Red Raiders are spending. If you had to pick between the Auburn Tigers roster or the Alabama Crimson Tide roster, who would you pick? The Field of 68 guys break down Alabama Basketball v. Auburn Basketball. The NBA Finals return tonight. Game Three tips at 7:30 in Indianapolis as the Indiana Pacers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder, the series is even 1-1. The US Open is at Oakmont this week. We make picks and talk storylines. Rory McIlroy raises some eyebrows with a practice round score. Paul Skenes amazes again. An incredible stat line from the Pittsburgh Pirates hurler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does parity look like in college football and the SEC? Is it possible The Auburn Tigers have three first round draft picks on their roster this season? One NFL Draft analyst says yes. Who are the Auburn Football first rounders? Are the three best college football running back rooms NOT in the SEC? Will the Big 12 ever reach the #1 ranking again in the Associated Press Top 25 or the CFB Playoff standings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 is in the Big 12 with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at #20. Few teams have embraced NIL like Texas Tech Football. Will that make an impact in 2025? CBS Sports analyst Brandon Marcello sheds some light on just how much money the Red Raiders are spending. If you had to pick between the Auburn Tigers roster or the Alabama Crimson Tide roster, who would you pick? The Field of 68 guys break down Alabama Basketball v. Auburn Basketball. The NBA Finals return tonight. Game Three tips at 7:30 in Indianapolis as the Indiana Pacers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder, the series is even 1-1. The US Open is at Oakmont this week. We make picks and talk storylines. Rory McIlroy raises some eyebrows with a practice round score. Paul Skenes amazes again. An incredible stat line from the Pittsburgh Pirates hurler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into Florida Gators football with David Waters from Gators Breakdown. What are the vibes among Florida diehards around Billy Napier going into Year 4? Is DJ Lagway fully healthy and how has his emergence impacted the program? Did the Gators take the right approach when balancing the transfer portal with high school recruiting? What clicked for the Florida defense down the stretch? And realistically, what are expectations given a brutal schedule?00:00 - Introduction03:24 - David Waters from Gators Breakdown04:00 - Spring vibe check for Florida fans05:00 - DJ Lagway's health status and shoulder situation08:00 - Breaking down Florida's 8-5 season and late momentum10:14 - What clicked for the defense down the stretch?12:25 - Ron Roberts' impact on the defense13:51 - Player development vs. transfer portal21:03 - Offensive line development25:03 - Will Billy Napier open up the offense?30:53 - DJ Lagway's off-field impact on recruiting and retention34:32 - Scott Stricklin's desire for stability38:49 - Florida's player personnel formula42:46 - Schedule breakdown and realistic expectations51:36 - Closing Thoughts_____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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this college football podcast episode, we chat with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman about the little-known, high-stakes draft process by which Fox, CBS and NBC pick the Big Ten games that each will air this season. Learn about the insane preparation, strategy, negotiations, and decisions that shape our TV experience every fall. Plus, some insight into the Big Ten's playoff positioning strategy, why the conference is pushing for four automatic CFP bids, and more.Check out Scott's reporting on the TV draft (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6389813/2025/05/29/big-ten-football-tv-schedule-draft-fox-nbc-cbs/) and the Big Ten's push for automatic bids (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6398844/2025/06/03/big-ten-cfp-automatic-bids/)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction04:20 - Scott Dochterman from The Athletic explains the TV game draft11:30 - Network strategies: Fox vs CBS vs NBC18:00 - Surprising discoveries while reporting the story23:51 - The "Big Noon Saturday" product27:12 - Lessons learned from previous scheduling mistakes31:42 - Buyer's remorse over bad matchups36:15 - TV draft crushes38:25 - The sophisticated preparation process42:13 - Is there corporate espionage?44:45 - Big Ten's push for automatic CFP bids52:05 - Closing thoughts_____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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for the June Q&A. In this college football podcast episode, we explore an unholy dilemma posed by a college football wizard, debate whether the Big Ten's middle tier is really superior to the Big 12, and predict which coaches might be on the hot seat in 2025. Plus, we discuss a popular Nick Saban hypothetical, brainstorm creative revenue solutions for schools facing new player compensation costs, and rank college football programs as early 2000s pop punk bands.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro03:00 - The CFB Memory Wizard10:00 - Big 12 vs the World24:00 - Nick Saban's Coaching Ceiling31:00 - Teams as early 2000s Pop Punk Bands36:00 - The Coaching Hot Seat42:00 - Late Game Viewing Struggles49:00 - Creative CFB Revenue Generators1:01:00 - West Coast Travel TipsA 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once again, there is drama as the SEC and Big Ten In this college football podcast episode, we recap the drama surrounding the SEC, Big Ten and the shape of the College Football Playoff moving forward into 2026 and beyond. As SEC officials meet in Florida this week, a debate rages on: Does the league push through a CFP format that benefits the sport's two most powerful conferences, or does it endorse a model that simply expands upon the current setup? We summarize the events of the last week and offer some thoughts on what might happen next.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:39 - Summary of the last week of Big Ten and SEC moves36:34 - Our thoughts on the future of the CFPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we touch base with Ben Jones to make sense of the lofty expectations for Penn State football ahead of the 2025 season. Could this really be the top team in the country? Are fans being fair to Drew Allar? Who's to blame for the late of WR production? How will the addition of Jim Knowles impact the Nittany Lion defense? Did James Franklin get the monkey off his back by winning two CFP games? And will the construction at Beaver Stadium effect the home field environment in Happy Valley?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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this college football podcast episode, we touch base with Manny Navarro of The Athletic to discuss the trajectory of the Miami Hurricanes after three years under Mario Cristobal. What are expectations in 2025? Can the defense be fixed? What's the overall vision for the program? How will the offense look with Carson Beck instead of Cam Ward? And how close is the "U" to fully recapturing its old swagger?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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.