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Schedules Are Out! Toughest and Easiest Roads in 2023, plus NFL Draft and Best Coach to Tailgate With? : 2/2/23
On today's episode of College Football Live, Wendi Nix, Stanford Steve, and Harry Lyles Jr. offer some analysis on the latest in College Football news. The show begins with Harry and Steve discussing what Big 12 and ACC teams they believe have the easiest 2023 schedule, and what teams have the most difficult. Then, they dive into the draft, and provide some insight into who they believe will be the first pick off the board on that massive night in April. Later, they contemplate whether or not Georgia can pull off the improbably three-peat next season, and also touch on Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffalo, who are one of the major winners of the offseason, but have a tough schedule to prepare for in the 2023 season. They discuss USC and UCLA, as well as FSU's chances to make the ACC championship game. To wrap up the show, the crew answers some rapid fire questions, such as which coach will have a sophomore slump, who is their Heisman underdog, what head coach they want to tailgate with, and many more.
National Signing Day (Again)!: 2/1/23
On today's episode of College Football Live, Matt Schick, Roddy Jones, and Craig Haubert present the latest news in College Football on National Signing Day. Stars from the Class of 2023 join the show for live announcements of their final decisions. Among the guests are 5-stars Nyckoles Harbor and Ellis Robinson. Additionally, the show dives into an overall discussion on the commitments that have already happened, considering how immediate the impact of this star-studded class of quarterbacks, including the likes of Arch Manning at Texas, can be. The crew also discusses the transfer portal and NIL, and how they have had an impact on the recruiting system.
CFB LIVE: What to expect from the Big 12 conference?: 1/31/23
Wendi Nix, Rod Gilmore and Aaron Murray discuss the expectations after the Big 12 releases their conference schedule today. Additionally, which QBs hit the transfer portal and where did they land? To conclude, they talk about the continuous rumors of Jim Harbaugh being connected with the NFL.
CFB Live: 2023 Already? An Early Preview For What Is To Come: 1/11/23
Wendi Nix is joined by Harry Lyles Jr. and Stanford Steve on today's show, where they begin with the National Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs. They discuss what the back-to-back championships means for the program, featuring some words from Kirby Smart, and what is next for the team. Also, what is next for Stetson Bennett? Then, they consider what teams could be the TCU of next year. Who can come out of no where and become a dominant force, surprising the whole country. The crew also looks into the players are deciding to return to their program, rather than the NFL Draft. Then, they preview the NFL Draft, discussing who could go #1 overall, and who are some sleeper picks that Harry and Steve thinks could make a strong mark in their NFL career.
Who Let the Dogs Out... Again?!: 1/10/23
Host Wendi Nix is joined by Sam Acho and Rod Gilmore as they discusses the blowout that was the 2023 National Championship, where the Georgia Bulldogs beat the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7. They then discusses their takeaways from the game, the biggest being Georgia becoming only the fifth team in CFB history to win back-to-back National titles, as well as where both the future of Georgia and TCU can go from here. They then look to the future to see who could make their way into the top ten teams of the upcoming 2023 season, and who could potentially be considered for the 2023 Heisman. To conclude, they look back at the images of the year and final thoughts on the 2022 season.
It's Championship Monday! Preview for Tonight's Game, Live from Los Angeles: 1/9/23
Wendi Nix, Emmanuel Acho, Joey Galloway, and Greg McIlroy preview the National Championship between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Georgia Bulldogs. We get insight from ESPN reporters Holly Rowe and Molly McGrath on what the latest news is with each team. We have round tables that include Desmond Howard and Tim Tebow, who discuss Stetson Bennett vs Max Duggen, and provide their opinions on what the X-Factors are for each team tonight. The crew also provides the latest updates on Kendre Miller and Darnell Washington, who both suffered injuries in the CFP Semi-Finals. There is a feature on Sonny Dykes and his father, Spike, who was also a tremendous College Football coach in his time. The show also dives into Georgia's defense, which has always been their strongest side of the ball, but has been showing signs of weakness recently. Can TCU expose those weaknesses? The crew also provides their takes on what winning the National Championship will do for the school's legacy.
T-4! Countdown to Championship Monday with Special Guests: 1/6/23
Today's College Football Live is hosted by Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Joey Galloway, joined by Pete Thamel and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman. The show begins with coverage of the latest news in College Football including updates on Jim Harbaugh's status at Michigan, what players are still moving around in the transfer portal. Then, Marcus Freeman joins to talk Notre Dame's season, their recent Gator Bowl victory, and Sam Hartman who recently announced his transfer to ND after a stellar season for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. We take a look at the impact that NIL is having on players and teams in college football, and taking a specific dive into the NIL deals of players playing in the National Championship on Monday. Then, there is some analysis of both TCU and Georgia, asking what is Georgia's weak point, the importance of special teams, and more. We finish the show with the most memorable moments of the year, as we near the end of the dramatic 2022 College Football season.
One Game Left! Some More Looks as the CFP National Championship Game Approaches: 1/5/23
Hosts Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and "Stanford" Steve Coughlin discuss the further key elements for the upcoming CFP National Championship Game between Kirby Smart's Georgia and Sonny Dykes's TCU. We are joined today by Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman to discuss TCU, given that his Wildcats beat them in the Big 12 Championship Game. We are further joined by Nick Carparelli to discuss the importance of the bowl games as we look to expand the College Football Playoffs.
`2023 National Championship Preview (Dawgs vs Frogs): 1/4/23
Hosts Wendi Nix, Roddy Jones and Tom Loogz discuss the keys to success for both UGA and TCU. Also, what is the injury status for some of the biggest names needed for this game? Can Stenson Bennett continue his success against the top rank schools as he has been doing all season? Does TCU have enough firepower offensively to prevent Georgia from repeating? Lastly, which players has the opportunity to improve their draft stock for the draft?
Bowl-O-Rama! Who's Headed to the National Championships?: 1/3/23
Host Wendi Nix is joined by Greg McElroy and Joey Galloway, where they discuss the two Semifinal games that took place over the weekend, with TCU beating Michigan, and Georgia beating Ohio State. From there, they examine both Michigan and Ohio State's seasons, and how they can move forward after falling short for a chance at the National title. After that, they discuss Tulane's victory against Caleb Williams and USC. To conclude the show and the season, the crew discusses those who plan to make their way to the NFL Draft, including Alabama's Bryce Young and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.
What a Season! Some Last Looks for the Last CFB Live of 2022: 12/15/22
Host Wendi Nix is joined by "Stanford" Steve Coughlin and Sam Acho to discuss the NCAA's new elected president, Charlie Baker, with reporter Pete Thamel, and what responsibilities await for Baker. We further look at UCLA's approved move to the Big 10 and the the contingencies involving this move. And lastly, the crew looks at upcoming bowl games this weekend and we give out season awards to conclude a crazy year in college football.
NFL Mock Draft: When Will They be Picked and Where Are They Going?: 12/14/22
Wendi Nix is joined by Roddy Jones, Aaron Murray, and Tom Luginbill to discuss Bowl Games happening on Friday and Saturday. They also give us their thoughts on the top quarterbacks from Todd McShay's Mock Draft. Also, Pete Thamel stops by to share more stories on the late Mike Leach, how deep his coaching tree goes, and who Mississippi State named as their new had coach. Plus, what does Ohio State have to do to pull an upset against Georgia at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? And, Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker tell us what to expect during Deion Sanders' last game as head coach of Jackson State. Finally, hear from Cincinnati's new head coach.
A Pirates Life: Remembering Mike Leach: 12/14/22
The college football world, and frankly all of sports, got a lot less interesting yesterday with the news that Mike Leach passed away at the age of 61. The Mississippi State head coach leaves behind a legacy as one of college footballs most eclectic, interesting, and controversial figures. So we called in our friend Ryan McGee, who covered Leach for years, and he helps us unpack just how far Leachs impact was felt.
A Dedication to the Life and Legacy of Mike Leach: 12/13/22
In today's episode, hosted by Wendi Nix, we honor the life of Mike Leach, one of College Football's greatest coaches. A coach who achieved a tremendous amount for many teams, and inspired many through his time as a leader. Always up-beat, always dedicated to his work, always Mike Leach. We are joined by Chris Low who reports from Starkville, Mississippi. Also by Senator Baumgartner to discuss the academic course that Coach Leach taught at Washington State among other personal stories. Jeremy Schaap joins, who profiled Coach Leach for an E:60 feature in 2019, and discusses his stories of Coach, and highlights of the E:60 are presented. Bruce Feldman from The Athletic. who wrote a biography on Mike Leach, joins to offer his insights as well. Dan Mullen, former Mississippi State head coach shares his stories of Coach Leach, and also Chris Fowler to discuss the legacy that Leach will leave behind.
To Declare or not to Declare? A Look at Decisions and Matchups as College Football Enters Bowl Season and more...: 12/8/22
Host Wendi Nix is joined by "Stanford" Steve Coughlin and Joey Galloway discuss the start of the bowl games, mainly surrounding who's playing and who's not. Several players announced that they will skip their respective bowl games ahead of the NFL Draft. They are also joined by Pete Thamel, discussing on Drake Maye's decision to stay at UNC. The crew further discuss the CFP quarterbacks, making a case for who has most to gain and lose in these upcoming playoff matchups. We conclude with a preview of the Naval Academy's prank on West Point ahead of Saturday's Army-Navy matchup.
NCAAF Free Agency: Who's leaving in the portal? Who's staying? : 12/7/22
Wendi Nix, Roddy Jones, and Tom Loogz speaks on this year's record breaking transfer portal with some of the biggest names including Devin Leary, DJ Uiagalelei, Spencer Sanders and many more! Also, they discuss the CFB Playoffs and other highly anticipated bowl matchups such as the Sugar Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Rose Bowl. Shortly after, DJ Lagway the #1 Dual-Threat QB of class of 2024, announces his decision. Following up, guest Tiff and Jay chimes in on the trending news surrounding Deion Sanders, Colorado, and Jackson State. To conclude, who's the Heisman finalists and who got snubbed?
4 Quarterbacks. 1 Heisman. Who Will Win?: 12/6/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Greg McElroy lead an hour long episode discussing the championship weekend, where Michigan, Georgia, Utah, and Kansas State reigned victorious. Additionally, they discuss the Heisman finalists (Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Stetson Bennett, and Max Duggan), as well as who they believe were snubbed an invitation. Wendy is then joined by Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker, as they discuss the newly hired coach of Colorado, Deion Sanders, and where his no-nonsense attitude can take his new group. There is also discussion about how dominant Georgia has been after winning the SEC championship, and how good Stetson Bennett has been playing. The episode wraps with Greg and Sam taking their picks for the upcoming bowl games set to occur on December 30th.
It's Championship Week! Championship Week Preview + CFP Expansion Talk, Transfer Portal News and Heisman Predictions: 12/2/22
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and Joey Galloway lead an hour long special Championship Preview show this week discussing Michigan v Purdue, Georgia v LSU, Utah v USC, and TCU v Kansas State. Additionally, they touch on the CFP Expansion with special guest Bill Hancock. Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk the latest on UCLA leaving the PAC 12, and the deadline that they must meet in order to do so. There is also some talk on the latest news in the CFB Transfer Portal with quarterbacks from across the country entering. There's also feature on the powerful story of Michigan Football's Dametrius "Meechie" Walker's battle with cancer. The episode wraps up with Heisman talk, including our own Desmond Howard discussing his experience with winning the illustrious trophy in 1991.
A Look Ahead to the Top Matchups of the Year and an Injury Report: 12/1/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho and Steve Coughlin take a deep dive into all of the Conference Championship Games and find out who is declaring for the NFL Draft. Plus, Adam Rittenberg joins the show to discuss the Big Ten Championship Game and what Heisman candidate will miss the rest of the season, while Alex Scarborough discusses the SEC Championship Game and David Hale tells us what to expect out of the ACC Championship Game. Also, Heather Dinish tells us the latest regarding Playoff Expansion and Rose Bowl. Finally, Sam and Steve share their predictions on which teams they think will walk away with a conference trophy.
You're Hired! A Reaction to Week 13's CFP Rankings, New Head Coaches, Crucial Conference Championship Matchups, and much more: 11/30/22
Wendi Nix, Roddy Jones, and Tom Luginbill react to the CFP's Week 13 rankings and discuss possibilities for Ohio State, and Alabama to sneak in to the top 4. We also look into recent coach hiring's at Auburn, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Georgia Tech. We also take a peak into crucial conference championship games this week, particularly the Big 12 Championship between TCU and Kansas State and the Pac-12 Championship between USC and Utah. Heather Dinich also joins to discuss Rose Bowl scenarios and Jay Walker and Tiffany Greene look ahead to HBCU matchups this weekend. We conclude with notable transfer portal announcements.
Week 12 Picks; World Cup Comps; Pulling the Tarps; Floyd of Rosedale: 11/18/22
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss who you should pick in your World Cup pool, the Netherlands are Chizik-esque transition defense, a relatively concise way to figure out the Big Ten West, UConn exceeding projections, tension and pettiness with Iowa-Minnesota, the lack of defensive advantage in USC-UCLA and the beleaguered Houston Cougars.
Week 12 Picks; World Cup Comps; Pulling the Tarps; Floyd of Rosedale: 11/18/22
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss who you should pick in your World Cup pool, the Netherlands are Chizik-esque transition defense, a relatively concise way to figure out the Big Ten West, UConn exceeding projections, tension and pettiness with Iowa-Minnesota, the lack of defensive advantage in USC-UCLA and the beleaguered Houston Cougars.
2 Loss LSU? Undefeated TCU? A Reaction to the CFP's Week 12 Rankings and a look into the Biggest Upcoming Matchups. Plus, a moment for the University of Virginia. : 11/16/22
Wendi Nix, Roddy Jones, and Tom Luginbill react to the CFP's Week 12 rankings, and take a look at what the rest of the season might look like for the undefeated TCU, Brian Kelly's LSU, and the ACC. They also dive into the remaining schedules for Michigan and Ohio State in preparation for their matchups in a couple of weeks. Additionally, they take a moment to look into UVA's campus after this past weekend's tragic news. Then, they question whether TCU can really stay undefeated for the rest of the season and offer their thoughts on the Pac-12's premiere matchup USC vs UCLA.
Our Condolences to the UVA Football Program: 11/15/22
Host Wendi Nix takes us through scenes on the University of Virginia campus, following a shooting that took the lives of football players Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D'Sean Perry, as well as injuring two students, one being Mike Hollins Jr. Athletic Director Carla Williams and Head Coach Tony Elliot further address the press on the team and the rest of the season. We are further joined by Mark Schlabach back on site discussing the situation. We conclude with Greg McElroy, and Desmond Howard to discuss TCU's performance and possible Heisman implications with upcoming games.
Week 11 Picks; Only Wrong Predictions; Never Change Big Ten West; Quarterback Crush: 11/11/22
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss the Bill Connelly System, why the top four teams will be unhappy in the expanded playoff, Purdue falling apart, Alabama lacking an edge on the road, Tulanes defensive turnaround, Iowa and Wisconsin finding a rhythm, transfer quarterbacks galore in Oregon-Washington, Baylor hitting its stride, the last game theyd put money on this week, Reces love for Drake Maye, and interesting subplots in TCU-Texas.
Week 11 Picks; Only Wrong Predictions; Never Change Big Ten West; Quarterback Crush: 11/11/22
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss the Bill Connelly System, why the top four teams will be unhappy in the expanded playoff, Purdue falling apart, Alabama lacking an edge on the road, Tulanes defensive turnaround, Iowa and Wisconsin finding a rhythm, transfer quarterbacks galore in Oregon-Washington, Baylor hitting its stride, the last game theyd put money on this week, Reces love for Drake Maye, and interesting subplots in TCU-Texas.
Pivotal Weekend for Top Ranked Teams : 11/10/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho and Steve Coughlin take a deep dive into this weekends biggest matchups. Plus, what does Clemson, Alabama, and Tennessee all need to do if they want to bounce back this week? Also, how can Washington try to stop Bo Nix and Oregon's offense? And, does Tulane have what it takes to break their loss streak against AP ranked teams?
Week 11: Winners and losers from new CFB rankings!: 11/9/22
Roddy, Windy, and Loogz discuss the new Top 25 rankings! Also, which team has the best chance of representing the Pac-12 in the CFB playoffs. To wrap it up, they talk about some of the biggest matchups for this weekend with the season winding down.
Election Day! The Crew Casts Their Vote for the CFP Top 6. Plus a Recap of Week 10's Biggest Stories: 11/8/22
Today's show starts of with a recap of Week 10's most exciting stories, including the big losses by Clemson, Alabama, and Tennessee, and the successful weekends for the likes of TCU and LSU. Heather Dinich joins the crew to provide some insight into the upcoming Week 11 CFP rankings. They discuss the recent success of LSU, Notre Dame, and Oregon, debating how far up the rankings they can and should be. Also, insight into into Stetson Bennett's phone blowing up, Bo Nix's season, SMU and Houston breaking records, and iconic moments from Kansas fans and Mike Leach. The show wraps up in proper fashion for Election Day, with Des and Greg casting their ballots for Week 11's CFP Top 6.
Week 10: Pivotal weekend for CFB playoff's rankings: 11/4/22
The crew discuss this weekend's huge matchups. The biggest matchups comes from the SEC with a battle between #1 Tennessee vs #3 Georgia, and #6 Alabama vs #10 LSU. Also, with the playoffs around the corner can we potentially see Ohio State or Michigan make it in with a loss? Another thing worth noting is who is the front runner for the Heisman award?
Top Dogs: Battle of the Undefeated: 11/3/22
The crew looks into this weekend's upcoming matchups, headlined by an undefeated Tennessee against an undefeated Georgia. Additionally, Alabama and LSU face off in a Death Valley showdown. Next, Wendi takes a look at the Wendy's Weekend Wakeup, focusing on notable HBCU matchups, including Howard vs North Carolina Central, and Southern vs Florida A&M. Finally, Wendi, Sam and Steve give their predictions for week 10 on "What a Weekend It Would Be."
Who's too high? Who's too low? Breaking down the College Playoff Rankings plus Sonny Dykes and a Class of 2024 Commitment: 11/2/22
The crew looks into the College Football Playoff initial rankings, discussing who missed out and who made it to the 4 playoff spots, who was disrespected and who was overrated, and the three first-time-ranked teams. Additionally, the crew touches on the four Michigan State players who were suspended for their involvement in the tunnel altercation with Michigan this past weekend. Uncommitted Class of 2024 dual-threat quarterback Julian Sayin joins the show live for decision between LSU, Georgia, and Alabama. Then, Sonny Dykes then joins to discuss TCU's undefeated season and their number 7 CFP ranking.
One State, One Tunnel: Recap and Fallout of an Eventful Week 9: 11/1/22
Today, hosts Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and Greg McElroy react to the fallout of a wide range of stories, notably the Michigan-Michigan State tunnel brawl that occurred post game and the firing of Auburn coach Bryan Harsin. In addition, the crew, with guest Heather Dinich, looks into the upcoming CFP rankings that will come out later tonight and how last weekends games could have shaken things up for the committee. In particular, could Clemson be left out, could TCU sneak above Alabama, and more. We finish the segment with guest Chris Low on Bryan Harsin's tumultuous two seasons at Auburn and what that means for both Harsin and Auburn.
Live from Jackson State; Recap of Week 9's biggest headlines: 10/28/22
Christine Williamson, David Pollack, Desmond Howard with guest Jay Walker to discuss Jackson State's improvements since Deion became the head coach and the future of the program. Also, will there be a potential upset with one of the current Top 4 schools between Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, and/or Michigan? Lastly, does Kansas State stand a chance without their QB Adrian Martinez when they play Oklahoma State?
Week 9 Upset Alert: 10/27/22
Wendy Nix, Steve Coughlin, and Sam Acho discuss if Florida can pull the upset against Georgia. Also, what does Penn State have to do to win against Ohio State? Plus, what does West Virginia have to do to take down TCU? And, which teams do Sam and Steve have in their Top 4 to go to the College Football Playoffs?
A Look Ahead into Week 9: 10/26/22
Today our hosts Wendi Nix, David Pollack, and Roddy Jones are joined by UNC head coach Mack Brown. The group discuss UNC's upcoming matchup versus Pittsburgh and what that means for the ACC Coastal. The crew then discusses the Ohio State at Penn State matchup, looking back at the close games between the two in the last 8 years, as well as games with playoff implications and Illinois's chances to win the Big 10 West. We finish with a discussion about Texas's woes this season.
Reacting to the Biggest Stories from Week 8 : 10/25/22
Today our hosts Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Greg McElroy are joined by David Hale and Bill Connelly to react and report on the most important stories from the past weekend. The crew discusses Clemson's quarterback situation and what their playoff chances are truly looking like considering their schedule. They also provide their takeaways from the LSU v Ole Miss matchup, who are having a midseason resurgence after a shaky start. Additionally, the crew looks into Mike Leach's interesting dinosaur remarks and Lane Kiffin's reaction. They rank the six undefeated teams left and take a quick look into next weeks matchups such as Penn State v Ohio State, and Georgia v Florida. We finish with a throwback story and interview with Mark Schlabaugh about his misbehaving, field-streaking dog -- Tubby.
Live from Eugene, Oregon, previewing Top Matchups for Week 8: 10/21/22
Live from Eugene, Oregon, Jen Lada, David Pollack and Desmond Howard dive into the Week 8 ranked CFB matchups. They take deep looks Oregon vs UCLA, Syracuse vs Clemson, and Kansas State vs TCU. Additionally, they discuss OSU's quarterback Spencer Sander's status for this week's matchup vs Texas, as well as a look into Oregon's tight end who passed this summer, Spencer Webb. Alabama's bounce back matchup vs Mississippi State is also discussed.
Previewing Top Matchups for Week 8 : 10/20/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and "Stanford" Steve Coughlin dive into the five week 8 ranked CFB matchups. They take deep looks into Kansas State vs TCU and Oregon vs UCLA. Additionally, Heather Dinich joins the show to discuss the College Football Playoff Expansion plans.
Midseason CFB Report Card: 10/19/22
Wendi Nix, Roddy Jones, and David Pollack give their midseason report cards for all the Power 5 teams. Also, Jay Walker joins the show to give his updated HBCU Power Rankings. Plus, Todd McShay gives his take on which NFL prospects are rising and falling halfway through the season. Then, how are the newly hired head coaches faring so far into the 2022 season.
Reacting to a Crazy CFB Week 7: 10/18/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, Ryan McGee, and Desmond Howard break down the weekend full of Top 25 matchups, including Tennessee's electric win over Alabama. Plus, Tennessee kicker Chase McGrath joins the show to talk about his game-winning field goal to lift the Volunteers over the Crimson Tide. Also, the crew reacts and overreacts to the state of some college football teams halfway through the season.
Breaking Down the Week 7 Matchups Live from Knoxville: 10/14/22
Christine Williamson, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard break down Week 7's critical matchups live from the site of College Gameday, Knoxville, Tennessee. The crew discusses Bryce Young's status ahead of Alabama's game vs Tennessee. Also, which running back will come out on top in Penn State vs Michigan? Plus, the team previews all the other Top 25 matchups in Week 25, including some injury discussions surrounding NC State and Kentucky's quarterbacks.
Previewing Ranked Power 5 Matchups in Week 7: 10/13/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and "Stanford" Steve Coughlin preview the packed slate of Top 25 matchups in Week 7. The crew dives into these critical ranked matchups occurring in each Power 5 conference, previewing 10 Penn State at 5 Michigan, 8 Oklahoma State at 12 TCU, 7 USC at 20 Utah, 15 NC State at 18 Syracuse, and 3 Alabama at 6 Tennessee. Also, Pete Thamel joins the show with an injury update for several key QBs, including Bryce Young, Will Levis, and Devin Leary.
Week 7 Road Tests & Undefeated Teams Conversations: 10/12/22
Christine Williamson, Desmond Howard and David Pollack tell us everything we need to know about the Top 10 matchups with weekend. Plus, Desmond and David tell us which undefeated teams they think aren't haven't had enough praise this season. Also, which road team will have the biggest challenge this week? And, stay tuned to find out who the crew thinks is leading the PAC 12.
Previewing Top 10 Matchup Rivalry Game: 10/11/22
Jason Fitz, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway look ahead to the weekend and discuss all the factors going against Alabama and Tennessee. Plus, the crew tells us who they think needs to make a statement if they want to stay or make it in the Top 25. Also, the improbable success of interim coaches in Week 6... which coach has had the biggest impact on the field? And, what does Coach Robinson have to say regarding Deion Sanders?
Previewing Week 6 from Lawrence, KS: 10/7/22
Jen Lada, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard break down the undefeated Jayhawks as well as big conference games for a number of top-ranked teams. Plus, Pete Thamel joins the show to provide an injury update for the starting QB for Alabama.
The Best of the PAC12 and a Visit from a 4 time Super Bowl Champion : 10/6/22
Wendi Nix, Eddie Royal and Stanford Steve discuss if Clemson is officially back and who has the best chance to win ACC Coastal. Then, Pete Thamel joins the show to tell us which Big12 quarterback will return to the field after missing the past month due to an injury and which SEC quarterback is questionable for Saturday. Also, who's leading the PAC 12 and how does Utah plan to put a stop to UCLA's undefeated season? Plus, four time Super Bowl Champion and three time Super Bowl MVP, Joe Montana, stops by to give his thoughts on Notre Dame this season and remembers the 1979 Cotton Bowl.
Week 6 Road Tests and a Visit from Undefeated Kansas's QB: 10/5/22
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack look ahead to an exciting week 6 and discuss some of the biggest road tests from Baton Rouge, LA to Los Angeles, CA. Plus, Kansas QB Jalon Daniels joins the show to discuss the undefeated Jayhawks. Then, Tiffany Green and Jay Walker give an update from around HBCU football including Coach Sanders and Jackson State looking to get redemption against Alabama State.
Coach Conversations, Injury Update & Problems in Texas : 10/4/22
Wendi Nix, Joey Galloway and Greg McElroy discuss problems at Texas A&M after the Aggies lost to Mississippi State on Saturday. Plus, who is Jalen Milroe and should he be the starting quarterback for Alabama? Also, Adam Rittenberg joins to show to take a deep dive into Wisconsin's and Colorado's head coaches being fired over the weekend and the candidates who could be next for the job. And, who's the front-runner of the Big 12 now that Oklahoma is no longer ranked?
Previewing Deciding Week 5 Games in Big Ten West & Big 12: 9/29/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Stanford Steve are joined by Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck to talk about the undefeated Golden Gophers and the Big Ten West. In addition, Jay Walker and Tiffany Greene go across the world of HBCU football and break down the wild, wild west of SWAC West football. Plus, the crew discusses which Big 12 teams have to get a win this season and what undefeated Kansas has to do to garner national respect.
Starting Quarterback Stops by and a 5-star Recruit Makes his Decision: 9/28/22
Wendi Nix, Roddy Jones and Steve Coughlin talk to Tennessee's starting quarterback, Hendon Hooker, about the Volunteers' win over Florida and on how comfortable Hendon feels with the teams' offense. Plus, Tom VanHaaren joins the show to breakdown 5-star top recruit David Hicks' Jr. and listen to find out which college Hicks picks. Also, the crew discusses which quarterbacks have lived up to their hype so far this season and which ones are falling short. Finally, what does Clemson need to fix if they want to secure a win over North Carolina State on Saturday?
Hurricane Ian Impacts and Unexpected Start for the Big 12: 9/27/22
Wendi Nix, Joey Galloway, and Greg McElroy share updated game schedules in preparation for Hurricane Ian, preview the ACC Top-10 matchup between Clemson and NC State, and take an updated look at the Big 12's playoff chances following Oklahoma's and Texas's losses last weekend. Plus, Pete Thamel joins the show to discuss the coaching vacancies at Georgia Tech, Nebraska, and Arizona State.
Week 4 Preview from Knoxville : 9/23/22
Jen Lada, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack discuss if Anthony Richardson or Hendon Hooker will perform better under pressure this weekend. Plus, who's favored to win the Heisman going into week four. Also, will Oregon State be able to pull off an upset against USC? Finally, which basketball school will remain undefeated for another week, Duke or Kansas?
Marquee SEC Matchups & Coach Conversations: 9/22/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and 'Stanford' Steve Coughlin discuss key SEC games in Week 4, including Arkansas vs Texas A&M and Florida vs Tennessee. Also, Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith joins the show to talk about his team's upcoming matchup against USC. Plus, the crew is joined by Kansas head coach Lance Leipold to discuss his team's undefeated start and crucial matchup against Duke.
Kicking Off Week 4: 9/21/22
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard and David Pollack discuss College Gameday and how Florida can slow down Tennessee's offense while having concerns with Anthony Richardson. Plus, hear from Shedeur Sanders as Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker highlight Jackson State and other HBCU colleges. Also, who does Desmond and David think will win the Big Ten West?
What Did We Learn in Week 3?: 9/20/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Joey Galloway react to some of Week 3's key results, including Penn State's domination of Auburn and Texas A&M's win over Miami. Also, the crew discusses which coaches are already on the hot seat after two head coaches have already been fired this season. Plus, a look at where Appalachian State's Hail Mary ranks among College Football's greatest Hail Mary plays, and the crew discusses the end of one of the longest rivalries in College Football.
Week 3 Preview From Boone: 9/16/22
Jen Lada, Desmond Howard and David Pollack discuss quarterback problems at Texas. Plus, did Michigan and Penn State make the right moves with their starting quarterbacks? Plus, the crew takes a trip down memory lane on some huge upsets thanks to Appalachian State.
Week 3 Picks; Mississippi State Stability; Donovan Smith Time; Functional Big 12 Program: 9/16/22
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly are loading up on games and picking through the Week 3 slate. They preview Miami-Texas A&M, BYU-Oregon, Mississippi State-LSU, Oklahoma-Nebraska, Penn State-Auburn, Michigan State-Washington, Texas Tech-N.C. State, UTSA-Texas and Kansas-Houston.
Week 3 Picks; Mississippi State Stability; Donovan Smith Time; Functional Big 12 Program: 9/16/22
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly are loading up on games and picking through the Week 3 slate. They preview Miami-Texas A&M, BYU-Oregon, Mississippi State-LSU, Oklahoma-Nebraska, Penn State-Auburn, Michigan State-Washington, Texas Tech-N.C. State, UTSA-Texas and Kansas-Houston.
Trap Games and Notable Matchups in Week 3: 9/15/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and 'Stanford' Steve Coughlin discuss some of Week three's notable matchups, including some potential trap games for Top 25 teams. Plus, Jay Walker and Tiffany Greene join the show to talk about an HBCU 'Clash of the Titans' between Grambling at Jackson State. Also, Doug Kezirian talks with Stanford Steve about some of the most intriguing betting lines in Week 3.
Preview of Week Three : 9/14/22
Wendi Nix and David Pollack discuss Nebraska's new Interim Head Coach and the history of the Cornhuskers rivalry with Oklahoma. Plus, Miami Head Coach, Mario Cristobal, joins the show as the Hurricanes travel to College Station on Saturday. Also, hear from Pete Thamel after the SEC directs Georgia and Tennessee to postpone their games against the Sooners.
Human Feeling of Failure; Woj For Vols; Plant the Flag; Paul Pierce Didnt Know: 9/14/22
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Gene Wojciechowski to discuss Genes GameDay story on what its actually like for coaches when theyre fired, why coaches wanted to talk to him about it, the psyche of head coaches, and the Tennessee Volunteers. Then, Rece and Pete talk about BYU attempting to build its College Football Playoff resume, the difficulties Texas could face against UTSA, praising Air Force, Kansas knocking off West Virginia and games that sound better than theyll actually be.
Sun Belt Surprises & Gameday Is Going to Boone: 9/13/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway break down Marshall's upset win at Notre Dame, Texas A&M's loss to Appalachian State, and Texas 'running out of time' against Alabama. Plus, Appalachian State Head Coach Shawn Clark joins the show to discuss the Mountaineers' upset win in College Station over the Aggies and the impact of College Gameday coming to Boone in Week 3. Also, Pete Thamel joins the crew to provide an injury update on several key players and to discuss potential replacements for Scott Frost at Nebraska.
Scott Frost Fired; Consulting Grammy; Fun Belt Giant Slaying; App State Steals GameDay: 9/13/22
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Nebraska firing Scott Frost, if the Cornhuskers can turn this very early firing into an advantage, candidates for the job in Lincoln, offensive struggles dooming Notre Dame to a loss against Marshall, Appalachian State winning in College Station and stealing College GameDay from the Aggies, Chase Brice finding a home in Boone, and if Texas should get a participation trophy for narrowly losing to Alabama.
Notable Week 2 Matchups: 9/8/22
Wendi Nix, Eddie Royal, and Stanford Steve Coughlin preview some notable week 2 matchups including No. 1 Alabama vs Texas, No. 24 Tennessee vs No. 17 Pitt, and No. 20 Kentucky vs No. 12 Florida. Plus, Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker are joined by Tennessee State head coach Eddie George for a weekly update of HBCU football.
Injury Update & Movement in the AP Top 25: 9/6/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway bring in Pete Thamel to take a deeper look into the AP's Top 25 Rankings after week 1. Plus, which teams have players out for the season with injuries? Also, McElroy and Galloway discuss what Clemson should do about their quarterback situation.
The Best From Week 1: 9/5/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Rod Gilmore looks back at the top games of week one. Plus, Florida State's head coach Mike Norvell joins the show after the Seminoles crazy win, Also, the crew previews as Alabama makes their way to Texas on Saturday.
College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams : 9/2/22
Christine Williamson, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard are joined by Pete Thamel to discuss the College Playoff Expansion being approved for 12 teams. Plus, can Notre Dame's defense take on CJ Stroud? Finally, will Michigan's plan to have two quarterbacks work out?
Backyard Brawl kicks off Week 1: 9/1/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and David Pollack get you ready for Thursday's week 1 matchups including the restart of the Backyard Brawl rivalry, the Big Ten opener for Penn State and Purdue, and the season kickoff for the Tennessee Volunteers as they enter Josh Heupel's 2nd year as head coach. Plus, Andrea Adelson joins the show live from Pitt and Adam Rittenberg joins live from State College, PA.
Previewing Week 1 Road Tests: 8/31/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Steve Coughlin take a look at some games that could lead to some early upsets. Plus, Pete Thamel joins the show from Columbus, OH to discuss the Buckeyes, and Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker share news and notes for some notable HBCU matchups this weekend.
No. 5 Irish prepare to take on high-powered No. 2 Ohio State: 8/30/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway are joined by Holly Rowe, live from South Bend, to discuss the fifth-ranked Irish and how they are preparing for their trip down to Columbus to take on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday night. Plus, the crew breaks down some other debuts they are excited for this weekend.
Recap of Week Zero and a Preview of Week One: 8/29/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho and Greg McElroy took a deep dive into Scott Frost's future at Nebraska. Plus, what teams still haven't announced their starting quarterbacks? Also, can Ohio State keep their winning streak alive against Notre Dame?
Week Zero Preview : 8/26/22
Jason Fitz, Desmond Howard and David Pollack take a deep drive into games happening worldwide in week zero and which teams will have a harder schedule to bounce back from. Plus, Allen Greene exits as Auburn's athletic director. Also, is Casey Thompson the luck that Scott Frost needs to stay in Nebraska?
Who will win the Big 12 Title?: 8/25/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Eddie Royal take a deep drive into which Big 12 players have the best chances to make their way into the NFL and which running backs could be the next Heisman winner. Plus, the crew discusses who will win the Big 12 title this year. Also, an analysis of the Big 12's top incoming transfers at quarterback this season.
Which Big Ten team will challenge Ohio State?: 8/24/22
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack discuss whether Ohio State can regain control over the Big Ten or if Michigan can defend its conference title. Plus, the crew picks whether some Big Ten teams will go over or under their projected win totals for the season. Also, a preview of Nebraska and Northwestern as they both arrive for their Week 0 matchup in Dublin, Ireland.
Is the ACC the best Quarterback league in the country?: 8/23/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway discuss the extensive list of notable ACC quarterbacks this season and which teams from the conference could surprise everyone. Plus, the crew picks whether some ACC teams will go over or under their projected win totals. And can Mike Norvell and Florida State finally get the Seminoles going?
Which SEC Quarterbacks will break through this season?: 8/22/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Sam Acho discuss who the 3rd best team in the SEC is, which remaining quarterback competition is the most intriguing, and the best and worst case scenarios for LSU this season. Plus, the crew looks forward to the Week 0 games and makes some bold predictions for the 2022 season.
What's next for the Big Ten and the Pac-12? And where does UCLA stand?: 8/19/22
Christine Williamson, Sam Acho, and Rod Gilmore discuss the next steps for UCLA amid the pushback from the UC Regents, the possibility of players getting a cut of the new Big Ten media deal, and the importance of week 1 for the Pac-12. Plus, the crew reacts to newly named starting QBs and Mike Norvell's claim that FSU is "getting close" to a return to prominence.
Can the Longhorns become a CFP threat?: 8/18/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Sam Acho discuss the Longhorns' expectations and storylines for the 2022 season, including their wide margin of preseason rankings and their intriguing QB battle, as well as some other teams that could surprise the experts this fall. Plus, with just 9 days left until the season kicks off, the crew takes a look at some teams who already bringing the energy for this season.
Reactions to AP Preseason Poll: 8/15/22
Jason Fitz, Tom Luginbill, and Sam Acho react to the release of the first AP Poll of the 2022 season, give their over and under ranked teams entering this fall, and discuss what team currently on the outside of the rankings could make a splash in 2022. Plus, Tom and Sam put together their college football fantasy teams and debate whether preseason polls are harmful or helpful.
Expectations for College Football's Top Quarterbacks: 8/10/22
Christine Williamson, Greg McElroy, Andrew Ware and George Whitfield Jr. discuss what stands out about Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Caleb Williams and Devin Leary. They also react to the news of Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman being out indefinitely due to a non-football-related medical condition. And, which coaches are on the hot seat heading into 2022?
Reaction to the Preseason Coaches' Poll: 8/9/22
Christine Williamson, Joey Galloway and Stanford Steve discuss the gap between Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia and the rest of the field and debate how many teams from each conference will be ranked at the end of the season. Plus, how much of an impact will USC's transfers make in Lincoln Riley's first season? And what are realistic expectations for Ohio State's defense under first-year defensive coordinator Jim Knowles?
Preseason Coaches Poll Released: 8/8/22
Matt Schick, Greg McElroy and Desmond Howard discuss who's underrated and who's overrated in the preseason coaches poll. They also break down the most intriguing preseason quarterback battles across the country.
Georgia, Ohio State, UNC and Auburn Start Camp: 8/4/22
Wendi Nix, Andre Ware and Matt Stinchcomb discuss the expectations for the defending champion Georgia Bulldogs as they start Fall camp. Plus, what to expect from Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes heading into this season. Hear UNC's defensive coordinator Gene Chizik mic'd up on the practice field and the crew also answers the question on whether Spencer Rattler could be a Heisman hopeful once again.
Michigan, Texas A&M and Ole Miss Start Camp: 8/3/22
Wendi Nix, Rod Gilmore and Greg McElroy discuss how Michigan can defend its Big Ten title and if Cade McNamara or JJ McCarthy should be the starting quarterback in 2022. Plus, is this the year Jimbo Fisher leads Texas A&M to a breakout season in the SEC? Also, how does Ole Miss build on a 10-win season in 2021 after losing plenty of production? The crew also reacts to Nick Saban saying that 2021 was a rebuilding year for Alabama.
Tennessee and Florida State Begin Camp: 8/2/22
Wendi Nix, Rod Gilmore and Stanford Steve discuss expectations for Tennessee and Florida State as they open training camp. They also discuss expectations for Miami and take a look back at some of the best one-handed catches in recent history.
Previewing Fall Camps and Preseason Storylines: 8/1/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy and Roman Harper discuss the biggest question marks in each Power 5 conference and debate ideal formats for the College Football Playoff and how to solve the biggest issues surrounding NIL. Plus, reaction to Brent Venables' comments regarding the state of college football recruiting.
Pac-12 Media Day: 7/29/22
Joe Tessitore, Sam Acho and Rod Gilmore react to Pac-12 Commissioner George Kilavkoff's comments from Pac-12 Media Day and discuss the state of the Pac-12 with USC and UCLA slated to leave for the Big Ten in 2024. Plus, USC coach Lincoln Riley, Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Utah coach Kyle Whittingham join the show.
McElroy talks about the UGA/FL game in Jacksonville, ranks his P5 conference champions most likely to repeat and looks ahead to Pac 12 Media Days with Jon Wilner: 7/29/22
McElroy understands why Kirby Smart wants the UGA/FL game out of Jacksonville. Plus he ranks the P5 conference champions on probability of repeating. Jon Wilner also joins the show to talk Pac-12 in the wake of USC and UCLA leaving for the Big 10 and why its not ALL Larry Scott's fault.
AAC Media Day and Preview of Pac-12 Media Day: 7/28/22
Wendi Nix, Trevor Matich and Harry Lyles Jr. discuss expectations for Cincinnati after reaching the College Football Playoff last season. Plus, Adam Rittenberg joins the show to preview the biggest storylines ahead of Friday's Pac-12 Media Day. Notre Dame defensive end Isaiah Foskey joins the show to discuss what's ahead for the Fighting Irish in 2022 as Marcus Freeman enters his first season as head coach.
Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days: 7/27/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy and Sam Acho discuss how Ohio State's defense will look different under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Plus, how can Penn State rebound from a rough finish to the 2021 season and how Michigan State can build on its success from last season. Ryan Day, Mel Tucker and Sean Clifford take the podium from Indianapolis.
Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days: 7/26/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, Desmond Howard and Pete Thamel break down Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren's remarks from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days. Jim Harbaugh, Scott Frost, PJ Fleck and Kirk Ferentz also take the podium.
Christmas in July: 7/26/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Tom Luginbill make early predictions for national championship contenders, The crew also breaks down the ramifications of player unionization. Later, the crew discusses some early Christmas gifts.
Looking Back At SEC & ACC Media Days: 7/22/22
Christine Williamson, Harry Lyles Jr. and Tom Luginbill tell us everything you need to know about a busy week for the SEC and ACC. While Jimbo Fisher clears the air on his "feud" with Nick Saban, while Miami moves on from their signature turnover chain.
Final Day of SEC and ACC Media Days: 7/21/22
Wendi Nix, Eric Mac Lain, Eddie Royal and Benjamin Watson discuss expectations for Mario Cristobal in Year 1 at Miami. Jimbo Fisher, Bryan Harsin and Josh Heupel also take the podium in Charlotte and the crew debates whether the ACC's top returning playmakers will improve on their performances from last year.
Day 2 of SEC Media Days & Start of ACC Media Days: 7/20/22
Wendi Nix, David Pollack, Jordan Rogers, Paul Finebaum and others talk about Georgia's chances to repeat as national champs and the return of the ACC's top quarterbacks.
Summer Kickoff Special: 7/20/22
Wendi Nix, David Pollack, Jordan Rodgers, Joey Galloway, Sam Acho, and more preview all that there is to look forward to in this upcoming college football season. SEC Media Days continues.
Start of SEC Media Days: 7/18/22
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, Jordan Rodgers, Takeo Spikes, and Pete Thamel break down Day 1 of SEC Media Days. LSU HC Brian Kelly talks his move to the SEC and conference realignment, Lane Kiffin takes the podium, and McElroy & Rodgers give their early Heisman favorites.
Fun Football Friday: 7/15/22
Jason Fitz, Ryan McGee and Sam Acho discuss Mike Gundy's comments from Big 12 Media Days, the reception of USC and UCLA at the upcoming Pac-12 Media Days. Most intriguing matchups, Underrated storylines and most unique place to play a college football game.
BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS - DAY 2: 7/14/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, Dusty Dvoracek and Andre Ware break down Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days. Steve Sarkisian talks Texas' impending move to the SEC, Brent Venables discusses Year 1 at Oklahoma and Acho gives us his ultimate Big 12 player.
The Start of Big 12 Media Days: 7/14/22
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, Dusty Dvoracek, & Andre Ware break down Baylor, Oklahoma State, Kansas, West Virginia, & Kansas State. Mike Gundy takes the podium. Kansas State standout Deuce Vaughn also gives an interview.
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban discusses The Alabama Way , his recruiting pitch in a new era for the sport, dealing with success: 7/11/22
Alabama head coach Nick Saban joins Greg McElroy to discuss his recruiting pitch not changing much in this new era of college football, success is not being continuum, what drives him up a tree, what he makes of realignment and competitive balance in the sport. Plus, Greg's thoughts on the 2022 Crimson Tide.
Week 2: Final CFB Live Show of the 2021-2022 College Football Season.: 1/13/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Harry Lyles Jr will go into detail of the recap of the National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia, Caleb Williams' potential landing spot after entering the transfer portal, and what to look forward to for the 2022-2023 college football season.
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FALLOUT: 1/13/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Sam Acho give their reaction on the results of the CFP National Championship. Who was the biggest performers of the game? How did the Bulldogs finally overcome the Crimson Tide? Find out on the CFB Live Podcast.
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TONIGHT: 1/13/22
College Football Live is brought to you live from Indianapolis, IN, the site of the CFP National Championship. The CFB Live crew gets you ready for the biggest game of the season in College Football. We take a look at how we got to this point and final predictions before tonight's National Title game,
CFP National Championship Preview: 1/13/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, David Pollack, Harry Lyles Jr, and Dusty Dvoracek will break down the key components that the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs have to follow in order to be crowned the 2022 National Champions.
CFB BOWL RISERS AND FALLERS: 1/13/22
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, Dusty Dvoracek, and Todd McShay examine the 2022 NFL Draft's top prospect performances from the 2022 Bowl Season. Which player saw their stock rise and which saw their draft stock fall? Find out on the CFB Live Podcast.
A LOOK INSIDE QB BATTLE IN CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: 1/13/22
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, David Pollack and Todd McShay take a look at the battle between Bryce Young and Stetson Bennett in the CFP National Championship. Bryce Young, the 2021 Heisman Award Winner takes on Stetson Bennett, UGA's walk on wonder. Who has the edge in the National Championship, find out in the latest CFB Live Podcast.
CFP SEMINFINAL FALLOUT: 1/7/22
Jason Fitz, David Pollack, Desmond Howard and Rod Gilmore react to the New Year's Six bowl game results, also get you ready for the College Football Playoff National Championship.
College Football National Championship Game Week : 1/7/22
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, David Pollack, Tod McShay, Heather Dinich, and Gene Wojciechowski elaborates on the top NFL Draft prospects and the matchup between Georgia and Alabama in the National Championship game next Monday.
Introducing 'Probability' from Man in the Arena: 12/28/21
Whether you love him or hate him or are somehow completely indifferent, youve probably spent at least some of the last 20 years thinking about Tom Brady. Brady has altered friendships, families and communities. Hes changed the trajectory of careers and reputations, enabled fairy tale dreams to be both realized and dashed. 'Man In the Arena' is a new 10-part series from ESPN and Religion of Sports that looks at those two decades of Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in the arena and those outside. Host Gotham Chopra grapples with these big themes, while grounding the podcast in his personal relationship with Tom and his journey from a Brady fan to Toms friend. Using Bradys improbable comeback against the Falcons, and all his other come-from-behind victories, this episode looks at the role probability plays in our lives. Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3FgQalz), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3c6q4oB), or search "Man In the Arena" wherever you're listening now.
Introducing 'Probability' from Man in the Arena: 12/28/21
Whether you love him or hate him or are somehow completely indifferent, youve probably spent at least some of the last 20 years thinking about Tom Brady. Brady has altered friendships, families and communities. Hes changed the trajectory of careers and reputations, enabled fairy tale dreams to be both realized and dashed. 'Man In the Arena' is a new 10-part series from ESPN and Religion of Sports that looks at those two decades of Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in the arena and those outside. Host Gotham Chopra grapples with these big themes, while grounding the podcast in his personal relationship with Tom and his journey from a Brady fan to Toms friend. Using Bradys improbable comeback against the Falcons, and all his other come-from-behind victories, this episode looks at the role probability plays in our lives. Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3FgQalz), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3c6q4oB), or search "Man In the Arena" wherever you're listening now.
Haters: 11/30/21
Americas collective adoration of the underdog means that people love to hate Tom Brady. In the world of sports, hatred is inevitable, so why are haters always gonna hate? And in the context of sports, could hate be a positive thing? What might it take to change one fans mind? Featuring: 12-year-old viral Brady-hater Ace Davis, Asst. Prof. of Psychology at Univ. of Central Arkansas Marc Sestir, and Chad Neidt, the Broncos fan who wrote the FU Tom Brady song. Thanks to Chad Neidt, Brandon Perna & ThatsGoodSports, 12:05 AM Productions, LLC / Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Lex 18 News for the clips used in this episode.
Week 15 CFB Conference Championship Weekend: 12/3/21
Wendi Nix, Rod Strickland, and Sam Acho goes in depth about the Notre Dame DC Marcus Freeman being the leading candidate for the Notre Dame. Also, the CFB Live crew will elaborate on their take on SEC Conference Championship game, Big Ten Championship game, Big 12 Championship game, and the AAC Conference Championship game. Latly, Sam Acho will cover 3 funny clips that made him say, "Acho Mind!"
Return of CFB LIVE!: 12/2/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard. and Greg McElroy give their takes on the recent CFB head coaching changes across the nation. The crew also breaks down what went into these moves and how they change the college football landscape.
CFB POD: Are You Not Entertained?; Write The Headline: 11/28/21
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie discuss a thrilling final week of the regular season; including Michigan and Jim Harbaugh finally getting the victory over Ohio State, Alabama's comeback against Auburn, and Oklahoma State winning in Bedlam. All that and more!
CFB Pod: Dan Mullen Gets Canned; Write the Headline: 11/21/21
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie discuss Florida firing Dan Mullen and the implications that has across the College Football landscape including who will be the new head coach at Florida, and what that means for coaches job security going forward. Also, they write the headline for what to expect across the country during the Thanksgiving week in College Football.
CFB Week 11 Recap: 11/16/21
Joey Galloway, Wendi Nix, and Greg McElroy breakdown the results this past weekend and also discuss some big changes when it comes to the head coach position.
ESPN CFB pod: Is Florida Mullen a Coaching Change?: 11/14/21
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie recap an exciting week in College Football that saw Florida nearly lose to Samford, Texas lose to Kansas, and Mississippi State make a huge comeback against Auburn. Also a conversation about the coaches who are on the hot seat and what candidates have made themselves more attractive for big time positions. All that and more!
2nd CFP Rankings Reaction : 11/10/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Greg McElroy break down their response to another week of CFP Rankings. Find out where Michigan and Michigan State are ranked and what the crew has to say about it.
CFB Week 10 Fall Out : 11/9/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, Rod Gilmore, and Heather Dinich take a look at the results from Week 10 in the College Football landscape. The crew also gets prepared for the second CFP Rankings results and how this past weekend's action had an impact on those rankings.
CFB pod: Playoff Shake-Up: 11/7/21
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie discuss a thrilling week in College Football, including Alabama barely squeaking by against LSU, Purdue's performance against Michigan State, and Dan Mullen being on the hot seat after Florida gets dominated by South Carolina. All that and much more!
CFB WEEK 10 SATURDAY : 11/5/21
Jen Lada, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard discuss the biggest storylines one day away from CFB Week 10 action. Is Michigan State on upset alert? Does Oregon or Ohio State need a win more this week? Find out all that and more here on the CFB Live Podcast!
How legitimate are CFP ranked teams? : 11/5/21
Trevor Matich, Sam Acho, and Wendi Nix break down the key components of success for Alabama and Michigan State this season. Todd McShay also joins the show to discuss his top WR prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft.
CFP Ranking Reactions : 11/4/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and Tom Luginbill give their reactions on the first CFP Rankings, including which teams they think are too high and which teams are too low.
CFP Rankings Release Tonight: 11/2/21
Joey Galloway, Wendi Mix, Rod Gilmore, and Heather Dinich will give their predictions on the CFP Rankings release and discuss who's in and who's out in the College Football Playoff Race. Joe Montana also joins the show and talks about the College Football Landscape as the season comes down to an end.
The CFB Pod: Big Day For The Big Ten: 10/31/21
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum recap an incredible College Football Saturday including; the two huge games in the Big Ten and what they mean for the CFB Playoff picture, Georgia's continued dominance, how Auburn's victory over Ole Miss sets up a consequential Iron Bowl, and much more!
Get Ready for CFB Week 9 : 10/29/21
Jen Lada, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard get you ready for Week 9 as an action packed Saturday is only one day away.
The Battle of the State of Michigan : 10/28/21
Sam Acho, Wendi NIx, and Eric Mac Lain breakdown the keys for Michigan and Michigan State ahead of their showdown. The crew also takes a look back at memorable moments in the rivalry.
QB DECISIONS IN THE SEC?: 10/28/21
Matt Schick, Joey Galloway, and David Pollack, talk about the QB drama for Georgia and Florida ahead of their Week 9 showdown.
BATTLE FOR THE BIG 10 & ACC: 10/27/21
Greg McElroy, Wendi Nix, and Desmond Howard talk about the battle in the state if Michigan for the BIG 10, also discuss potential outcomes of the ACC in a cluster at the top of the conference.
CFB Week 8 One Day Away : 10/23/21
Jen Lada, David Pollack, and Desmond Pollack get ready for an action packed Week 8 Saturday Slate.
UNDERRATED UNDEFEATED : 10/21/21
Roddy Jones, Sam Acho, and Wendi Nix examine the remaining undefeated teams in College Football and who could finish the season without a loss.
QB Controversies: 10/21/21
Wendi Nix, Trevor Matich, and David Pollack analyze which teams are real contenders and controversies arising with many schools in regards to quarterbacks.
The CFB Pod: It's Over for Coach O: 10/17/21
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum discuss the shocking news coming out of the College Football Weekend that LSU and Coach Ed Orgeron have agreed to part ways after this season. They also discuss the fan's behavior in Knoxville, how Alabama recovered from last week, and a whole lot more!
CFB Week 7 is here: 10/15/21
Jen Lada, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard get you ready for Week 7 match-ups featuring Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Clemson.
Bold Predictions: 10/14/21
Jason Fitz, Sam Acho, and Eric MacLain discuss Kentucky v Georgia, Iowa's offensive struggles, and make predictions for the rest of the college football season.
MIDSEASON REPORT : 10/13/21
Wendi Nix, David Pollack, Joey Galloway, and Bill Connelly discuss the surprises, disappointments, and interesting storylines at the mid way point of the season.
Best Week Yet?: 10/12/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Greg McElroy examine the Alabama upset, a change in command in Oklahoma, and the Big Ten East's big weekend.
Bounce Back Bowl: 10/8/21
Jen Lada, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack discuss expectations for the Red River Showdown, dominant defenses, and which team is most poised for a comeback following big losses.
Defensive Showdowns: 10/7/21
Wendi Nix, Mike Golic, and Trevor Matich talk the upcoming games of the weekend that will feature big time defensive showdown. The crew also talks what Bo Nix and the Auburn Tigers have to do to overcome the juggernaut that is Georgia's defense.
Let the Rivalry Begin: 10/6/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and Tom Luginbill look ahead to notable week 6 matchups, the defensive powers of Iowa and Georgia, and countdown the top ten games of the Red River Showdown.
WEEK 5 RECAP : 10/5/21
Wendi Nix, David Pollack, and Joey Galloway recap week 5 and take a look at the Heisman race as of week 5. The team also talks about what has been the most surprising part of the season.
Week 5 Continues Tonight: 10/2/21
Jason Fitz, Sam Acho, and David Pollack discuss Miami and Virginia kicking off Week 5 and also give a preview of the rest of the Week 5 slate.
SEC Showdown : 9/30/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Eric Mac Lain breakdown the key to an Arkansas victory over Georgia, the crew also takes a look at Alabama vs Ole Miss.
Ranked v Ranked: 9/29/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, and Tom Luginbill discuss the ranked vs ranked matchups, do some channel surfing, and analyze Clemson's struggles.
Down the Ranks : 9/28/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway discuss the surprising start to the season for teams expected to perform well.
Trouble with the Tigers : 9/24/21
Jen Ladan, David Pollack, and Desmond Howard discuss the unfamiliar start to the CFB season for the Clemson Tigers. Jack Coan also prepares to play his former team in Wisconsin and the crew breaks down expectations for Notre Dame vs Wisconsin.
Battle of the undefeated : 9/23/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Roddy Jones take a look at the Notre Dame and Wisconsin matchup in Week 4 and discuss undefeated teams that could suffer their first loss this weekend.
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL : 9/22/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Desmond Howard examine the struggles of Wisconsin, Florida State, Miami, and more. The crew also talks their issues in with College Football right now.
Let's Be Real...: 9/21/21
Wendi Nix, David Pollack, and Harry Lyles Jr. discuss some of the top teams' concerns, sneaky undefeated teams, and weekend stars.
CFB SATURDAY WEEK 3 ONE DAY AWAY : 9/17/21
Jason Fitz, Joey Galloway, and David Pollack breakdown their expectations for marquee Week 3 matchups in Florida vs Alabama and Auburn vs Penn State. The crew also talks about what the results of Week 3 could mean for ranked teams.
WEEK 3 MARQUEE MATCHUPS : 9/16/21
Wendi Nix, Eric Mac Lain, and Sam Acho discuss Florida vs Alabama, Penn State vs Auburn, and the USC head coaching situation.
Previewing Week 3: 9/15/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, David Pollack discuss the upcoming matchups this week, USC's coaching vacancy, and Tennessee's quarterback situation.
Big Changes Across the League: 9/14/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway comment on the firing of Clay Helton, quarterback situations in Texas and Florida, and the craziness of week 2.
Quack, quack, quack Mr. Cristobal: 9/12/21
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie react to Oregons statement win against Ohio State. Iowa got another win against their rival but where does the Big Ten stand after week 2? Texas will be joining the SEC in a few years but got a taste of what life will be like as Arkansas handed them a loss. Plus, FSU threw away all their goodwill, Tennessees problems continue, who should start at QB for Florida and a whole lot more.
BIG TIME RIVALRY WEEK 2 MATCHUP: 9/9/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and EJ Manuel discuss a prime time rivalry matchup in Iowa and Iowa State. Sam and EJ breakdown the offensive and defensive keys to the game for both teams. Nicholls football head coach Tim Rebowe, also joins the show for an interview.
EYES ON PAC-12: 9/8/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Harry Lyles Jr, discuss a rough start to the for the PAC 12. The PAC 12 went 6-6 in Week 1, but looking to make a bounce back in Week 2 with some marquee matchups.
CFB WEEK 1 FALL OUT : 9/7/21
Jason Fitz, Greg McElroy, and Desmond Howard dive into their Week 1 surprises and which teams to be on the look out for after the first weekend of College Football.
Black Eye for ACC: 9/5/21
Paul Finebaum and Mattie Barrie react to Georgias statement win over Clemson. Plus, why Georgia can cruise to the CFP and Clemson is now on the outside looking in. Bama is still Bama. Then, LSUs problems from last year have carried over as UCLA dominated them Saturday night. Finally, can the ACC salvage week 1 with games on Sunday and Monday night?
CFB WEEK 1 IN PROGRESS: 9/3/21
Jen Lada, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack discuss an action packed Week 1 Wednesday night of college football. also get you ready for Friday and Saturday CFB action.
CFB WEEK 1 STARTS TONIGHT : 9/2/21
Jason Fitz and Sam Acho highlight their key Wednesday night Week 1 matchups. Also, Mark Richt joins the show to talk about his book and NC State football.
Week 1 Big Time Matchups : 8/31/21
Wendi Nix, Desmond Howard, Greg McElroy discuss Week 1 matchups, QB battles, and Trevor Matich's Virtual College Tour heads to Eugene, OR where he catches up with the Ducks star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, who hopes to become just the 2nd primarily defensive player to win the Heisman.
Week 0 Takeaways: 8/30/21
Kelsey Riggs, Harry Lyles Jr., and Tom Luginbill discuss Week 0, Week 1 questions, and last year's breakout teams.
Dead Man Walking: 8/29/21
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum react to Nebraskas loss to Illinois and what that means for Scott Frosts future in Lincoln. Then, does Chip Kelly finally have UCLA on the right track? Finally, how important is the Clemson/Georgia game to the CFP and should Alabama be favored as much as they are against Miami?
CFB is Back : 8/27/21
Peter Burns, Sam Acho, and Des Howard preview Hawaii vs UCLA, Nebraska vs Illinois, and NC Central vs. Alcorn State, as we head into Week 0 of the CFB season.
Mascot Mayhem: 8/26/21
Wendi Nix, Harry Lyles Jr., and David Pollack discuss potential shake ups in college football, Heisman odds, and the best and the worst mascots.
Longhorn Legend: 8/25/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Tom Luginbill are joined by Vince Young, examine the new starting QBs, and preview the opening week of college football.
The Alliance: 8/24/21
Wendi Nix, Harry Lyles Jr., and Desmond Howard go over the alliance between the Big 10, Pac 12, and ACC, discuss the press conference given by the commissioners, and preview Week 0 of the 2021 College Football season.
Number 1 Alabama?: 8/5/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and Greg McElroy take a look at preseason rankings and discuss whether or not Alabama deserves to be number one. The crew also discuss how Florida plans to rebuild, Notre Dame's chances at the CFP, and notable coaching changes in college football.
AAC Media Day: 8/5/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and David Pollack take a look at Ohio State football as they begin camp today. The crew also react to AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco's comments on playoff expansion and conference realignment.
Pac-12 & Big 12 Merger?: 8/3/21
Jason Fitz, Greg McElroy, and Harry Lyles Jr. react to the recent news that Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is meeting with the Pac-12. The crew also break down LSU's potential struggles this upcoming season in the wake of quarterback Myles Brennan's injury and take a look at some big opening week games.
Impact of SEC Expansion: 8/2/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Harry Lyles Jr, discuss the consequences Texas and Oklahoma leaving will have on the rest of the Big 12. The crew also react to Kirk Herbstreit's comments on the current state of college football.
College Football Is Back: 7/30/21
Wendi Nix, Harry Lyles Jr., and Ryan McGee react to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments on Texas and Oklahoma officially joining the SEC in 2025. The crew also take a look at notable Week 1 matchups and make some early predictions for this year's college football season.
Big 12 Fallout: 7/29/21
Wendi Nix, Harry Lyles Jr., and Ryan McGee analyze Mike Gundy's comments on the fallout of the Big 12, Texas A&M's vote, and the remaining Big 12 teams.
Million Dollar QB?: 7/28/21
Wendi Nix, Sam Acho, and David Pollack discuss the impact OU and Texas could have on the playoffs and recruiting as well as the effect NIL could have on the locker room.
PAC 12 Media Day: 7/27/21
Wendi Nix, Rod Gilmore, and David Pollack discuss Oklahoma and Texas' request to join the SEC, PAC 12 media day, and are joined by Kedon Slovis and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The Impact of the Move: 7/26/21
Wendi Nix, Rod Gilmore, and David Pollack examine how other conferences throughout the league could be effected by Texas and Oklahoma's probable departure from the Big 12.
Changes in the Big Ten: 7/23/21
Jason Fitz, Tom Luginbill, and Harry Lyles Jr. react to the reports of Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. Also, Big Ten Media Days continue, and the crew discuss season expectations for Ohio State.
Room for Two More?: 7/22/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Desmond Howard react to Oklahoma and Texas possibly joining the SEC, Clemson expectations, and are joined by UCF QB McKenzie Milton.
SEC & ACC Media Days: 7/21/21
Wendi Nix is joined by analysts and guests, including Miami quarterback D'Eriq King, to discuss big changes at Alabama, season expectations for the ACC, and more.
SEC Media Day 2: 7/20/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Joey Galloway react to Dabo's comments on 12-team CFP and talk expectations for Georgia.
Some SEC Flavor : 7/19/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, Joey Galloway and Gene Chizik take us through day 1 of SEC media day. Derek Stingley joins the show!
No More Mullet : 7/15/21
Wendi Nix, Andre Ware, Sam Acho, and Dusty Dvoracek discuss all the key talking points coming out of day to of Big 12 Media Days.
BIG 12 Media Day 1: 7/14/21
Wendi Nix, Andre Ware, Sam Acho, and Dusty Dvoracek discuss key takeaway's from Day 1 of Big 12 media day.
Last Show of the Season: 2/5/21
Jason Fitz, Trevor Matich, and Greg McElroy talk about the lessons learned from an unprecedent 2020 season and what the CFB can learn moving forward. They discuss college stars playing in the Super Bowl this weekend and make their bold predictions for next year.
spring football : 2/4/21
Wendi Nix, Joey Galloway, and Harry Lyles discuss the start of spring football, what impact Deion Sanders could have on HBCU's going forward. Also David Steele joins the show.
National Signing Day Special : 2/3/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, Craig Haubert, and Tom Luginbill breakdown National Signing Day,
Viral Saban : 2/2/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Greg McElroy recap the 2021 senior bowl. give there thoughts on who helped or hurt there draft stock. Also a new coached is hired at Tennessee, and Nick Saban goes viral.
Bill O'Brien Checks In: 1/14/21
Wendi Nix, David Pollack, and Greg McElroy discuss Bill O'Brien's new position as OC of the Alabama Crimson Tide, what the team will look like next year, Saban's legacy, and the best plays of the year.
Sark's Time to Shine: 1/13/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Greg McElroy discuss what they expect from Sarkisian in his new position at Texas, the best teams in CFP history, Saban's legacy, and an early look at next year's top teams.
We Have a Champion: 1/12/21
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, David Pollack, and Greg McElroy discuss Alabama's title win, what got them that win and Nick Saban's legacy.
Championship Monday : 1/11/21
The CFB Live Crew breaks down the big game and tells us who will walk away as 2021 champs.
72 Hours Until Kick Off!: 1/8/21
Jason Fitz, Rod Gilmore, Greg McElroy, and David Pollack discuss the College Football National Championship and Jim Harbaugh's contract extension.
Time to expand? : 1/7/21
Wendi Nix, Todd McShay, Andre Ware, and Tom LuginBill continue to preview the National Championship. Trevor Lawrence declares for the NFL draft, Todd McShay gives us his 1st NFL Mock draft. The Crew discuss X factors who could play a major role in Monday's championship game.
Heisman Preview : 1/5/21
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, Joey Galloway and Tom LuginBill get us ready for tonight's heisman presentation and continue to look ahead to Monday's National Championship game.
It all comes down to this : 1/4/21
Jason Fitz, Desmond Howard, David Pollack, and Greg McElroy preview the National Championship. Discuss a new coach at Texas and who they think will win the Heisman trophy.
Here Come the Championships!: 12/18/20
Jason Fitz, Tom Luginbill, and David Pollack discuss this weekend's championship matchups, especially Clemson - Notre Dame and who they think will be in the CFP as of Sunday.
Championship QBs Do's and Dont's: 12/17/20
Wendi Nix, Greg McElroy, and Tom Luginbill discuss the Clemson - Notre Dame rematch, what this weekend's quarterbacks need to do to be successful and what the results of these championship games could have on the College Football Playoffs.
National Signing Day: 12/16/20
Wendi Nix, Tom Luginbill, and Desmond Howard talk about the new CFP rankings, national signing day and this weekend's Clemson-Notre Dame rematch.
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