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Will Ohio State get it done, can Alabama & Clemson fix issues + more week 4 previews : 9/21/23
A HUGE weekend in College Football is upon us. Ohio State looks to continue their domination of Notre Dame or are the Irish ready to take the next step. Can Alabama, Clemson, Utah and Penn State protect their home fields against ranked opponents? Will Oregon end the Colorado surge and can Texas take care of business against Baylor? The best CFB breakdowns you will find ANYWHERE | Always College Football
Alabama vs. Ole Miss & Deion Sanders Eyes 4-0 Start in Week 4: 9/20/23
On The Matt Barrie Show, Dan Mullen joins to discuss the six ranked games in Week 4, headlined by notable matchups of Notre Dame vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Ole Miss and Colorado vs. Oregon.
Prove it games for Notre Dame, Florida State and Colorado : 9/20/23
It is a HUGE weekend and some teams have to prove they belong. McElroy breaks it down in his CFP eliminator pool where Georgia stands alone, Florida State and Texas are right behind and teams like Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Miami are close but have an opportunity to validate it. Plus a Michigan State coaching update, the midweek mailbag and a Saturday coming up that will be one for the ages. | Always College Football
Marty & McGee - 9/16: 9/18/23
Marty & McGee from Starkville, Miss. on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Always College Football: Colorados takeover, Florida resurgence, Alabama issues and other CFB takeaways: 9/18/23
Colorado continues to be THE story of College Football, Florida comes up with a HUGE win for Billy Napier, Micheal Penix Jr is the best player in CFB right now and was Georgias 2nd half what we should expect from the Bulldogs moving forward? McElroy gives you his biggest takeaways plus delivers a very different TOP 10. | Always College Football
Deion Sanders Does It Again, Alabama Limp To Win: 9/17/23
On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt Barrie presents a condensed edition of Sunday Bloody Sunday where he recap Week 3s action, including Deion Sanders leading Colorado to a huge win and Alabama barely getting past USF.
Father Time Catching Up To Nick Saban : 9/17/23
Paul Finebaum joins The Matt Barrie Show for the Week 3 recap, headlined by criticisms of Nick Saban and Alabama, the state of the SEC and the distractions for Colorado despite their big win over Colorado State.
Georgia, Tennessee, LSU and the rest of the SEC under the microscope: 9/14/23
Georgia gets their first test of the season, Tennessee is looking for their 1st win in The Swamp in 20 years while LSU, Arkansas and Missouri have big games - is the SEC up to the task? Plus the backyard brawl, North Carolina looking to go 3-0 and what to look for from Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida State and Clemson before the HUGE matchups next weekend | Always College Football
Florida State, Texas and the PAC 12 are DOMINATING CFB right now: 9/13/23
Florida State, Texas and Miami are looking good through 2 weeks. The PAC 12 is dominating and at one point they were 18-0, the best start to a season by any conference since the FBS/FCS split in 1978. There is just so much parity in CFB right now. McElroy tells you why thats good and what he loves and hates about the season so far. Plus we hit the mailbag answering questions about Alabama and Clemson's future and Michigan and Georgias soft schedule until November. | Always College Football
Alabama QB Change & Watch Out For Joe Milton: 9/12/23
On The Matt Barrie Show, Dan Mullen joins to preview Week 3s slate of college football action, headlined by marquee games for LSU, Alabama, Colorado and a wide open SEC.
Texas can win the Natty, what to make of the SEC and Colorados ceiling goes up : 9/11/23
Forget the Texas is back talk&Texas is a National Title contender. Alabama has their issues but dont count the Tide out yet, Miami showed some serious promise, Notre Dame looks like a CFP challenger, Penn State might have the best offense in the B1G, Colorados ceiling keeps going up and more takeaways from an incredible week 2 | Always College Football
Trouble For Nick Saban As Alabama Fall To Texas: 9/10/23
On Week 2 of Sunday Bloody Sunday, Matt Barrie highlights Texas win over Alabama, Deion Sanders leading Colorado past Nebraska and the troubling signs for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M.
Trouble For Nick Saban As Alabama Fall To Texas: 9/10/23
On Week 2 of Sunday Bloody Sunday, Matt Barrie highlights Texas win over Alabama, Deion Sanders leading Colorado past Nebraska and the troubling signs for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M.
Will Alabama roll? Are Notre Dame, Oregon and Texas A&M on upset alert? Plus more weekend previews: 9/7/23
The Texas Alabama showdown is here! Which quarterback will shine and what will be the difference. Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin all hit the road as ranked teams taking on UNRANKED opponents - any upsets on the horizon? Plus can Colorado and coach Prime keep their mojo going against the Huskers? And what stinks? Oh its some of these Vegas lines! | Always College Football
Alabama vs. Texas: If Not Now, Then When? : 9/7/23
On The Matt Barrie Show, Dan Mullen joins to preview Alabama vs. Texas in Week 2, discuss Miami vs. Texas A&M and Get To Know some programs who still have a lot to prove. Plus, the duo give their predictions for Nebraska vs. Colorado.
Clemsons issues, BIG 12 pressure and who needs it more A&M or Miami?: 9/6/23
We discuss the AP poll reaction with Florida State, Duke and Colorado jumping up. Plus hit the midweek mailbag and answer questions about which fan base needs a win more Texas A&M or Miami, Were Clemsons struggles NOT DJUs fault, the Ohio State QB competition, and if Wisconsin or Ole Miss is on UPSET alert this week.| Always College Football
FSU Dominates, Colorados statement and other takeaways from week 1: 9/4/23
Florida State dominated LSU on Sunday night pushing the Seminoles ceiling up while leaving questions for LSU moving forward. McElroy goes over 10 things he learned this week including the Colorado surprise, Texas Tech and Baylor got caught looking ahead, Ohio State might have QB issues, The PAC-12 is the deepest conference and the4 SEC might be HUMAN and so much more | Always College Football
The Matt Barrie Show: Week 1 Recap and Bloody Sunday: 9/3/23
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum discuss Deion Sander's improbable win over TCU, how the new crop of QB's in the SEC looked in their first action, and much more!
College GameDay Podcast: College Football Week 1 Picks; Stanford Steve on the Collapse of the Pac-12; If Not Now, When, Florida State?: 9/1/23
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve start the show by asking Steve his thoughts on the collapse of the Pac-12. Then, the guys preview the Week 1 slate by picking West Virginia-Penn State, North Carolina-South Carolina, LSU-Florida State and more. Plus, what will they be keeping an eye on during the first college football weekend. [13:49] Fresno State @ Purdue [16:21] West Virginia @ Penn State [19:58] UTSA @ Houston [23:16] North Carolina vs. South Carolina [27:54] Toledo @ Illinois [34:43] South Alabama @ Tulane [38:43] LSU vs. Florida State [45:38] What they're watching for in Week 1
College Football Week 1 Picks; Stanford Steve on the Collapse of the Pac-12; If Not Now, When, Florida State?: 9/1/23
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve start the show by asking Steve his thoughts on the collapse of the Pac-12. Then, the guys preview the Week 1 slate by picking West Virginia-Penn State, North Carolina-South Carolina, LSU-Florida State and more. Plus, what will they be keeping an eye on during the first college football weekend. [13:49] Fresno State @ Purdue [16:21] West Virginia @ Penn State [19:58] UTSA @ Houston [23:16] North Carolina vs. South Carolina [27:54] Toledo @ Illinois [34:43] South Alabama @ Tulane [38:43] LSU vs. Florida State [45:38] What they're watching for in Week 1
BIG game previews, upset alerts and what to look for in week 1: 8/31/23
A full weekend of College Football is ahead and McElroy is here to give you the most in depth previews you can find. What is in store for Colorado at TCU? Is Washington going to put the CFB world on notice? Is North Carolinas defense improved enough? Will it be Florida State or LSU that gets out to a fast start? Will new QBs at Alabama, Penn State and Tennessee show enough to put the fan base at ease? Plus our UPSET ALERT is on for 1 ranked team! | Always College Football
Utah/Florida & Nebraska/Minnesota previews plus what's the difference between Alabama and Georgia in '23: 8/30/23
Florida hits the road for the just the 2nd time this century for an opener - can they get it done AT Utah? Matt Rhule begins a new era at Nebraska and has to travel to Minnesota where PJ Fleck will be waiting. Who will gets the early jump on the B1G West? We ask what to look for from NC State, UCF and Missouri. Plus we hit the mailbag and ask if its fair to give Georgia the benefit of the doubt but question Alabama and if there are any major upsets coming in week 1. | Always College Football
College GameDay Podcast: Saban Withholds Depth Chart; Previewing Thursday & Friday; Apathy Trailer to Tanksville: 8/30/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing with student-athletes, the real reason Nick Saban didnt release a depth chart, and whos on the Apathy Trailer to Tanksville? Then, the guys are joined by Bill Connelly to settle a score, and preview the Thursday and Friday slate of games. Plus, Bills College Football Playoff teams. [0:00] Harbaugh says pay the kids [4:44] Saban doesn't drop the depth chart [12:45] Bill Connelly collects his winnings [17:50] Florida at Utah [25:29] Nebraska at Minnesota [31:05] N.C. State at UConn [38:36] Louisville vs. Georgia Tech [43:31] South Dakota at Missouri [46:17] Bill's CFP teams
Saban Withholds Depth Chart; Previewing Thursday & Friday; Apathy Trailer to Tanksville: 8/30/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing with student-athletes, the real reason Nick Saban didnt release a depth chart, and whos on the Apathy Trailer to Tanksville? Then, the guys are joined by Bill Connelly to settle a score, and preview the Thursday and Friday slate of games. Plus, Bills College Football Playoff teams. [0:00] Harbaugh says pay the kids [4:44] Saban doesn't drop the depth chart [12:45] Bill Connelly collects his winnings [17:50] Florida at Utah [25:29] Nebraska at Minnesota [31:05] N.C. State at UConn [38:36] Louisville vs. Georgia Tech [43:31] South Dakota at Missouri [46:17] Bill's CFP teams
Week 0 Recap; QB1 at Alabama & Ohio State; ACC Trending Toward Expansion: 8/29/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lead the show with their biggest impressions from Week 0, the ACC nearing a deal with Cal and Stanford, and which Week 1 games may be overlooked. Then, Desmond Howard stops by to talk about which player reminded Rece of Des, USC's defense still appearing problematic, Sam Hartman's debut for Notre Dame, and if the starters at Alabama and Ohio State will retain that designation all season. Later, Ryan McGee and the guys discuss Billy Napier's coaching style, which coaches they'd take in a cage fight, the border battle between North Carolina and South Carolina, and the ACC fighting for survival.
The Matt Barrie Show: Week 0 Recap: 8/29/23
Matt Barrie welcomes in Paul Finebaum to discuss all the action from week 0 including Sam Hartman's incredible performance for the Fighting Irish. They also look ahead to week 1 and question who will be the new leading man in Tuscaloosa. All that and more!
ND and USC impress; Florida State, Michigan and the SEC on CFP collision?: 8/28/23
Sam Hartman and Notre Dame looked good as did Caleb Williams and USC - McElroy goes over his key takeaways from the games. And we make a few predictions which should make Florida State and Texas fans happy; conversely not sure if Ohio State, Oklahoma or Georgia fans are ready for the truth. Plus will Graham Mertz be better than expected? Is Drake Maye the best QB in CFB? McElroy answers those question and much more | Always College Football
Stanford Steve talks USC, Florida State, Ohio State and much more: 8/25/23
Before Stanford Steve starts on GameDay he joins McElroy to talk ball and go over some O/U win totals. Is the smart money on the UNDER for Ohio State and USC? Florida State, Wisconsin and Oregon State OVER look like safe bets (right?). What long shot league champions should you put your money on? Plus what should we look for from Notre Dame and USC this weekend? | Always College Football
Week 0 Picks; Stanford Steve Joins the Race For The Ribeye; Jim Harbaugh vs. Everybody: 8/25/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Stanford Steve for the 2023 Race For The Ribeye. Steve will be on the show every Friday to pick the weekends games against the spread. Losers of this season-long contest buy the winner a steak dinner. They start by discussing Jim Harbaughs three game self-suspension and Washington losing running back Cam Davis to injury. Then, the guys pick the entire Week 0 slate. 0:00 - Jim Harbaugh self-suspended three games 7:00 - Washington loses RB Cam Davis 13:48 - Race For The Ribeye returns! 15:02 - Navy vs. Notre Dame -21 20:46 - UTEP -1 @ Jacksonville State 22:55 - Ohio @ San Diego State -2.5 25:34 - UMass @ New Mexico State -6.5 28:32 - Hawaii @ Vanderbilt -17.5 34:29 - San Jose State @ USC -30.5 40:29 - FIU @ Louisiana Tech -11
Week 0 Picks; Stanford Steve Joins the Race For The Ribeye; Jim Harbaugh vs. Everybody: 8/25/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Stanford Steve for the 2023 Race For The Ribeye. Steve will be on the show every Friday to pick the weekends games against the spread. Losers of this season-long contest buy the winner a steak dinner. They start by discussing Jim Harbaughs three game self-suspension and Washington losing running back Cam Davis to injury. Then, the guys pick the entire Week 0 slate. 0:00 - Jim Harbaugh self-suspended three games 7:00 - Washington loses RB Cam Davis 13:48 - Race For The Ribeye returns! 15:02 - Navy vs. Notre Dame -21 20:46 - UTEP -1 @ Jacksonville State 22:55 - Ohio @ San Diego State -2.5 25:34 - UMass @ New Mexico State -6.5 28:32 - Hawaii @ Vanderbilt -17.5 34:29 - San Jose State @ USC -30.5 40:29 - FIU @ Louisiana Tech -11
Nebraskas Matt Rhule interview! Plus Mess around and find out teams: 8/23/23
Nebraska is starving for a winner and they think they found the guy who can turn it around. Matt Rhule joins McElroy ahead of the 23 season to talk about expectations, development and why Nebraska on top is good for the college football world. Plus we tell you why Maryland, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisville are teams that if you mess around with, youre gonna find out how good they actually are. | Always College Football
Kirby Smart on Carson Beck, Scratch-Offs, Success in 2023; SEC Preview; Rece & Pete's CFP Teams: 8/23/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel welcome Georgia head coach Kirby Smart onto the podcast to discuss naming Carson Beck the starting quarterback, what kind his sports dad he is, getting scratch-offs for Julymas, navigating tragedy and mourning with his team, and how he defines success for this season. Then, Rece and Pete finish their conference previews with the SEC. Later, they predict how many SEC teams make the College Football Playoff, and share their playoff semifinalists. [00:00] Kirby Smart [30:00] Georgia [35:35] LSU [39:16] Alabama [49:01] Texas A&M [55:09] Ole Miss [58:03] Arkansas [1:00:54] Mississippi State [1:03:04] Auburn [1:05:40] Tennessee [1:09:52] Florida [1:16:59] South Carolina [1:22:26] Kentucky [1:25:16] Missouri [1:29:33] Vanderbilt [1:32:22] CFP Talk
Georgia's Kirby Smart on Carson Beck, Scratch-Offs, Success in 2023; SEC Preview; Rece & Pete's CFP Teams: 8/23/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel welcome Georgia head coach Kirby Smart onto the podcast to discuss naming Carson Beck the starting quarterback, what kind his sports dad he is, getting scratch-offs for Julymas, navigating tragedy and mourning with his team, and how he defines success for this season. Then, Rece and Pete finish their conference previews with the SEC. Later, they predict how many SEC teams make the College Football Playoff, and share their playoff semifinalists. [00:00] Kirby Smart [30:00] Georgia [35:35] LSU [39:16] Alabama [49:01] Texas A&M [55:09] Ole Miss [58:03] Arkansas [1:00:54] Mississippi State [1:03:04] Auburn [1:05:40] Tennessee [1:09:52] Florida [1:16:59] South Carolina [1:22:26] Kentucky [1:25:16] Missouri [1:29:33] Vanderbilt [1:32:22] CFP Talk
ACC Preview: 8/22/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel continue their conference previews with the ACC. They break down the latest news with Stanford and Cal, if this is the year Florida State finally wins the conference, and who will be a breakthrough ACC team this year. :44 - The Latest with Stanford and Cal 5:41 Whats Next for Georgia? 11:39 - ACC Preview 13:40 - ACC Preview: NC State 19:24 - ACC Preview: North Carolina 30:48 - ACC Preview: Florida State 37:18 - ACC Preview: Clemson 43:13 - ACC Preview: Duke 48:48 - ACC Preview: Pittsburgh 57:57 - ACC Preview: Louisville 1:01:00 - ACC Preview: Wake Forest 1:03:07 -ACC Preview: Syracuse 1:06:31 - ACC Preview: Boston College 1:10:07 - ACC Preview: Virginia Tech 1:12:55 - ACC Preview: Georgia Tech 1:15:40 - ACC Preview: Virginia
Can Georgia do whats never been done?! Plus SEC season preview: 8/21/23
Georgia is on a quest for a three-peat - can they get it done? Will Alabama find their QB and make it back to ATL? Is Tennessee an actual threat in the East? Does LSU have all the pieces to make a run to the National Title game? David Pollack and McElroy break it all down. Plus the mailbag is open and we answer questions about realignment, G5 teams to watch and the service academies. Football is SO CLOSE. | Always College Football
Ohio State QBs, Michigan dominance, Penn St expectations and B1G sleepers with Joshua Perry: 8/18/23
Is the Ohio State QB situation more unsettled than we think? Does Michigan have any issues that could prevent a CFP run? Is it Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois or Iowa in the West? McElroy and Joshua Perry breaks it all down plus we hit the mailbag and ask if CFP is heading towards EPL. | Always College Football
The Blind Side Dispute; Group of 5 Preview: 8/17/23
Rece Davis and Ryan McGee discuss Ryans thoughts on the ACC flirting with expansion during realignment, and the schism between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. Then the guys preview the Group of 5, including Tulane, UTSA, Boise State, Troy, South Alabama and Liberty. Plus, will the Group of 5 crack the New Years 6 and which team is destined to be the worst team in the country this season.
Big 12 Preview: 8/17/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel continue their conference previews with the Big 12. They discuss the talent of Texas, why Pete thinks Kansas State will be victorious as Big 12 champions, and whats next for Iowa State with the sports wagering investigations. Plus, will a Big 12 team land a spot in the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year? 2:05- Texas Preview 8:29 - Oklahoma Preview 11:01- Kansas State Preview 15:21 - TCU Preview 18:30 - Baylor Preview 21:23 - Texas Tech Preview 24:54 - Oklahoma State Preview 29:16 - UCF Preview 33:38 - Iowa State Preview 35:12 - Iowa State Sports Wagering Investigation 36:45 - Kansas Preview 40:17 - BYU Preview 43:25 - West Virginia Preview 48:29 - Houston Preview 52:30 - Cincinnati Preview
Pac-12 Preview (One Last Time): 8/17/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Cal and Stanford to the ACC chatter, why they think that chatter is dumb, and things they'd love to see in the Pac-12's final season that will never actually happen. Then, the guys preview the Pac-12 for the final time. Later, Pete has thoughts on the NCAA denying Tez Walker's transfer request to North Carolina. [3:44] Rece on Cal & Stanford to the ACC chatter [12:34] Rece and Pete's Pac-12 finale dreams [17:03] Oregon State [22:14] Utah [28:41] USC [36:31] Washington [42:17] Oregon [49:18] UCLA [55:52] Washington State [58:47] Cal [1:01:33] Stanford [1:06:25] Colorado [1:12:08] Arizona State [1:16:45] Arizona [1:21:38] Tez Walker Situation
What-ifs on Alabama, PAC 12, Big 12, Ohio State and more of the 23 season: 8/16/23
The season is right around the corner and we ask the questions that no one wants to think about. What if Alabama DOESNT win the SEC West. Can Michigan beat Ohio State 3 years in a row? What if Oregon State wins the PAC 12 and Texas Tech wins the BIG 12? What if Miami misses a bowl game? McElroy is here to break it all down. | Always College Football
The Matt Barrie Show: The Aggie Forumla: 8/15/23
Paul Finebaum joins Matt Barrie on The Matt Barrie Show to dive into a big-picture discussion predicated on the Johnny Manziel Netflix documentary. Also, a look into Jimbo Fisher's tenure at Texas A&M, and the importance of a QB to a program's success. All that and more!
Top 25 reaction + camp updates from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and more: 8/14/23
The Top 25 is out and McElroy is here to break it down and tell you why the National Champion will probably come from someone in the Top 7 (but not necessarily). Plus Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Ohio State, Penn State and many others all held scrimmages over the weekend and McElroy gives you the inside info he heard and what is standing out for each team. | Always College Football
MVPs and Breakout Stars for Tennessee, Penn State, Texas A&M & More: 8/11/23
Greg McElroy gives one MVP and one breakout star for 10 teams: Tennessee, Texas A&M, Penn State, Maryland, Kansas, Kansas State, North Carolina, NC State, UCLA and Oregon. How important is Bobby Petrino to the Aggies this year? What kind of season does Joe Milton need to have in order for Tennessee to win the SEC? Are we sleeping on NC State given their talent? Can Maryland and Kansas make some noise with their quarterback play? Plus, Greg gives his bold but realistic CFP teams and discusses why Oregon State could shock the world. | Always College Football
The Matt Barrie Show: The MOST Compelling League + Home Run Hires : 8/9/23
Matt Barrie is joined by Dan Mullen to discuss if conferences as we know them are over, what they are most looking forward to in this upcoming Pac-12 season, and what they expect from the new crop of coaches in CFB. All that and more!
Colin Cowherd talks B1G expansion, SEC dominance and future of CFB: 8/9/23
Colin Cowherd joins Greg McElroy to talk about all things college football not just in 2023 but in the coming years as well. Will the SEC or Big Ten be the more powerful conference for years to come? How important has the QB position become in the college game? Will NIL ultimately create a bigger gap between the top programs and the rest? Colin also shares his National Championship prediction for the upcoming season. Plus, Greg answers a pair of mailbag questions on Kansas State and Louisville. | Always College Football
B1G and Big 12 expand plus Oklahoma, Miami and Florida rebound?: 8/7/23
Oregon and Washington head to the B1G while Arizona, Arizona State and Utah jump to the BIG 12 leaving the PAC 12 in disarray. McElroy breaks down what it all means and why August 15th is a huge date with Florida State. Plus Oklahoma, Miami and Florida are all looking to rebound from a disappointing 2022, McElroy tells you why the Sooners and Hurricanes are in good position but why it might be a long season in the Swamp. | Always College Football
Big Ten Preview: 8/4/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel begin their march through conference preview season beginning with the Big 10. Can Michigan stay out of its own way? How will Ohio State deal with a massive transition at quarterback? Can Penn State puncture their way into the Big Ten title game? The guys cover every team in the conference. Plus, Pete provides an update on the Pac-12 and conference realignment. [1:36] Preview Start [2:54] Michigan [13:50] Ohio State [25:22] Penn State [31:57] Maryland [36:40] Michigan State [39:54] Indiana [43:19] Rutgers [47:58] Wisconsin [53:40] Iowa [59:04] Illinois [1:05:00] Minnesota [1:10:45] Nebraska [1:12:16] Purdue [1:13:52] Northwestern [1:16:29] Conference Realignment Update
Will Notre Dame and Oregon make a jump in 23 - plus B1G expansion: 8/3/23
All the talk right now is if the BIG 10 should go after Oregon and Washington out west, but why not go after Florida State, North Carolina, Clemson and others to put the pressure on the SEC? McElroy explains. Plus Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas Tech had good seasons under 1st year head coaches, can they take the next step? | Always College Football
The Matt Barrie Show: Paul Finebaum on the Landscape in College Football: 8/2/23
Paul Finebaum joins Matt Barrie to discuss the crumbling of the Pac-12, why Colorado joining the Big 12 could be an indicator for the future of College Football. All that and much more!
LSU and USC look to make a year 2 jump plus PAC-12 media rights: 8/2/23
Year 1 for Brian Kelly, Lincoln Riley, Sonny Dykes and Kalen DeBoer were a HUGE success. What will they do for an encore? Is the PAC-12 media rights deal enough to keep the league together and should Utah consider leaving? Plus South Carolina is on FIRE on the recruiting trail. | Always College Football
Hugh Freeze, Deion Sanders, Matt Rhule and other head coaches under pressure in year 1 : 7/31/23
Colorado, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Auburn, Louisville, Cincinnati and others all have new head coaches in 2023. Can Freeze get Auburn back to National Championship level? Is Rhule the answer at Nebraska? Can Brohm come home and get Louisville over the top? So many questions and McElroy is here to look at the pressure and what is expected this season. | Always College Football
Lincoln Riley talks USC expectations, Calebs Heisman encore and much more: 7/28/23
USC head coach Lincoln Riley joins Greg McElroy on the 200th episode of Always College Football. The Trojans HC talks Caleb Williams encore, handing expectations and how a back loaded schedule will work for them this year. Plus we talk about Georgia's easy schedule, what makes a tough schedule and so much more. | Always College Football
ACC Media Days; GameDay to Charlotte; Copying Wisconsin; Bold Alabama Predictions: 7/26/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Brock Bowers one weakness, Florida States offensive line, if North Carolina can uplift the ACC, College GameDay going to Charlotte for Week 1, whether Luke Fickell is bringing evolution or revolution to Wisconsin, a Howard Schnellenberger story, and a pair of bold predictions about Alabamas future.
The Matt Barrie Show: Dan Mullen joins to preview the CFB season: 7/26/23
Matt Barrie welcomes Dan Mullen onto the show to discuss why the PAC12 is going to look like the SEC this year, who is in contention to be a top 15 team, and to discuss what it's like being a CFB coach. All that and more! 0:00 Summer is long gone for college football! 2:00 The nice side of being part of TV coverage for Dan 3:00 Being a coachs spouse has got to be the hardest job in the world 5:20 The Pac-12 outlook 11:00 Four legit top-15 contenders 13:00 Transfer portal talk in the Pac-12 17:45 Big Tens biggest topics 23:00 The best rivalry in college football in recent memory? 25:40 Whats up next with Dan Mullen?
Florida State is BACK, Clemson hasnt left; Michigan tops B1G until OSU takes it: 7/26/23
B1G and ACC Media days are in full swing so we decided to look at the favorites Florida State, Clemson, Ohio State and Michigan and their O/U win total. Can FSU make it through September 4-0? Is Clemson ready to get back to the CFP? Can the Buckeyes break a 2 game losing streak vs Michigan and will the Wolverines be fine without Harbaugh in the first 4 games? Plus we hit the mailbag and touch on SMU CFP run in 2024 and Venables throwing shade. | Always College Football
Over/Under win totals for Texas, Florida, Notre Dame and others examined : 7/24/23
33 short days away from the start of College Football and we look at the OVER/UNDER win totals for a handful of teams. Why the disrespect for BYU? Can Texas and Notre Dame both get to 10 wins? Will Florida and Michigan State really struggle that much? Why no love for Utah out West? Plus we as a few questions ahead of BIG 10 and ACC Media Days | Always College Football
Georgia dominance, Alabama underdogs and other SEC takeaways: 7/21/23
Georgia stole the show in Nashville as they begin their quest for a three-peat. But what about Alabama - will they bounce back? Can Shane Beamer and South Carolina have another big season? Will Tennessee handle the hype? Can Ole Misss rebuilt roster challenge in the WEST? McElroy answers all the questions plus looks ahead to BIG 10 and ACC Media Days. | Always College Football
The Matt Barrie Show: Kirby Smart and Nick Saban Make Waves: 7/20/23
Matt Barrie welcomes Paul Finebaum to the show to discuss this latest from SEC Media day and controversy surrounding Nick Saban and Kirby Smart, as well as their favorite part of the pairing of Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino.
Whos next in the SEC and who are the conferences Heisman contenders: 7/19/23
Georgia, Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee will be the consensus top four in the SEC preseason media poll, who is next and who can surprise? Also who from the SEC is a Heisman contender and if USC wins a National Championship how does the balance of power shift? | Always College Football
SEC Media Days; Clicheville; Texas A&M Macro-Question; Tipped Linen Pocket Squares: 7/18/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the start of conference media days, coaching cliches, Kirby Smarts podium appearance, Georgias first realistic opportunity to lose, if Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino gotten into a big argument yet, more reports of an imminent media deal for the Pac-12 and Rece's fashion advice for Pete. [5:09] Kirby Smart at SEC media days [19:53] When could Georgia lose? [25:14] Texas A&M [33:40] More reports of a Pac-12 media deal [40:29] Which comes first: Pac-12 media deal or Week 1?
The Matt Barrie Show: SEC Media Days With Dan Mullen: 7/18/23
Matt Barrie welcomes Dan Mullen to the show to talk about what coaches really think about Media Days, how Kirby Smart should deal with questions about off-the-field incidents with Georgia players, and how Dan set the trend for suits and sneakers.
The last dance in the Big 12 for Oklahoma and Texas plus SEC Kickoff: 7/17/23
Oklahoma and Texas start their swan song in the Big 12 with high expectations. Can they handle the target on their backs or will someone else surprise like Texas Tech, Baylor or maybe UCF? Plus SEC Kickoff is here and McElroy breaks down the storylines he wants to hear about. | Always College Football
Pat Fitzgerald Fired; What's Next for Northwestern; Bob Huggins' Sad Exit: 7/13/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Northwestern firing Pat Fitzgerald after reports of hazing inside his program, needing more perspective and scale from the investigation, the lack of transparency from the administration, what happens next with the football team and potential coaching candidates. Plus, their thoughts on Bob Huggins messy exit from West Virginia. [0:00] Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald [4:46] Wanting more details [9:01] Northwesterns lack of transparency [14:48] Team initiations, surprise that hazing is still happening [19:43] What happens to the football program [32:14] Northwesterns advantages, coaching candidates [38:33] Bob Huggins not going quietly
The Matt Barrie Show: The State Of The SEC with Paul Finebaum: 7/10/23
Matt Barrie welcomes Paul Finebaum to talk the biggest talking points and storylines from the College Football world including the state of the SEC, the combination of Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino at Texas A&M, and this new era of the College Football Playoff.
Florida State Head Coach Mike Norvell interview: 6/23/23
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell joins Greg McElroy to talk all things Seminole Football. A 10 win season in 2022 raised expectations for this season and Coach Norvell talks about how the team is prepared to take the next step, how Jordan Travis is the leader they need and why the transfer portal has worked so well for them. Plus is NIL a way to get more than 85 players on a team and is Nick Saban right about the 22 CFP? | Always College Football
Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day joins Always College Football : 6/20/23
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day joins Greg McElroy to discuss the Buckeyes QB competition, year 2 under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a rebuilt offensive line, the influx of talent at WR and so much more. Plus we rank the 5 best conferences heading into the 2023 season and answer the question - who will be the new BIG DOG of the BIG 12 when Texas and Oklahoma are gone. | Always College Football
The 2024 SEC opponents are out, reaction for Alabama, Georgia, LSU and more : 6/14/23
The SEC introduced the 2024 opponents which includes keeping great rivalries like Alabama/Tennessee, Georgia/Florida among others but also gives us Oklahoma visiting LSU, Georgia visiting Texas and so much more. Oh and dont forget about an SEC non-conference schedule that has Michigan, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, USC and Miami. Its about to go DOWN in 2024 and McElroy is here to give his instant analysis on the strong 2024 SEC slate. | Always College Football
The 2024 Big 10 schedule is great for USC, Michigan and Penn State - sorry UCLA: 6/12/23
The Big Ten introduced the 'Flex Protect Plus' football schedule model for 2024 and it already gave us a reason to get excited. Michigan traveling out to USC, UCLA traveling roughly 27k miles, Wisconsin playing Alabama and USC. Penn State hosting USC and Ohio State and so much more. McElroy breaks down the schedule and we look at Notre Dames new AD and why Texas A&M is calling the shots in a game vs the Longhorns | Always College Football
The best QBs in the SEC and the PAC 12: 6/7/23
Jayden Daniels at LSU and Will Rogers at Mississippi State look to be the best 2 quarterbacks in the SEC but who falls in after? Is the QB controversy at Alabama an issue or should we just look back a few years to see this has happened before for Saban. The PAC 12 has the deepest set of QBs in CFB but after Caleb Williams who is the best? | Always College Football
Domino Effect; Skepticism Reigns; The Marvelous Ted Lasso Recasting: 6/6/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the congressional hearings in Washington D.C. attempting to establish a structure for NIL, the need for a linear direction in the sport, and deciding on a functioning model for the next generation. Then, they discuss if Colorado and Arizona are headed to the Big 12 or if the Pac-12 can pull a rabbit out to get a deal done that is satisfactory for its members. Plus, Pete and recast Ted Lasso with college football stars.
Should Colorado and Arizona leave for the BIG 12?: 6/5/23
Should Colorado and Arizona leave the PAC 12 to go to the BIG 12? Was hiring Coach Prime the first step in the process for the Buffaloes? McElroy looks back at the history of Texas, USC and others who have made a big coaching change BEFORE switching conferences. Plus Kirby Smart comments and MSU vs Penn State INSIDE in November? | Always College Football
The best QBs in the Big 10 and Big 12: 6/2/23
Michigan, Maryland and Wisconsin have the top quarterbacks in the Big 10 (at least right now). Will quarterbacks at Ohio State and Penn State step up when the pressure is on? The BIG 12 has some elite quarterbacks at Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, but who will step up in the rest of the conference? | Always College Football
College Football in 5 Years; Cold-Blooded Billion Dollar Business; ACC at a Crossroads: 5/31/23
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel ponder what college football will look like in the near future. They predict how player acquisition, compensation and the playoff will change during the next five years. Plus, they discuss how the Pac-12 survives and how the ACCs future is tied to the SECs incentive to grow. Later, they build $15 college football rosters.
Introducing 'ESPN College Football': 5/25/23
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