Episodes
Kevin Negandhi and Field Yates discuss the NFL Combine, Field's college days as a two-sport athlete, which Georgia Bulldog will be the first off the board in the NFL Draft, who Field thinks is a guarantee in this class, which team will take a gamble on a quarterback early, how teams prepare for the draft, Sauce Gardner vs. Derek Stingley Jr. and their college football GOATs.
Published 03/09/22
Adam Rittenberg, David Hale and Dave Wilson discuss a bevy of spring storylines, a new chapter for Dabo Swinney and Clemson, if N.C. State can breakthrough, having no idea what Oklahoma is going to look like, if Oklahoma State will be the big dog in the new Big 12, a reset for Spencer Rattler at South Carolina, Art Briles not to taking the offensive coordinator job at Grambling State, Deion Sanders’ stock, fans and the quality of the in-stadium experience.
Published 03/03/22
Heather Dinich and Adam Rittenberg discuss Art Briles landing the offensive coordinator job at Grambling State, Doug Williams’ reaction to hire, if N.C. State is the team to beat in the ACC, why Heather is down on Clemson, coaches with the most to prove next season, raising their children to be fired college coaches, a potential change to the targeting rule and College Football Playoff expansion being called off. Then, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith stops by to talk about sticking to...
Published 02/25/22
Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly discuss the “resolution” between Bryan Harsin and Auburn, Bill’s offseason SP+ rankings, teams with the most returning production, and bounce back year candidates. Later, Ryan talks to Hendrick Motorsports pit coach and former college football coach Jon Carvin about the connection between the sports, and all of the college athletes you’ll find among pit crews.
Published 02/16/22
Adam Rittenberg and Jordan Reid look back at the Senior Bowl, which quarterbacks helped themselves the most and which FCS player shined after an injury-filled season. Plus, the buzz on Kayvon Thibodeaux, the depth at defensive end in the NFL Draft, Sauce Gardner vs. Derek Stingley, and what Jordan will be watching at the NFL Combine. Later, Chris Low stops by to talk about where things stand with Bryan Harsin, Auburn continually finding itself in coaching purgatory, the school’s history of...
Published 02/09/22
Matt Schick, Tom VanHaaren and Adam Rittenberg discuss Jim Harbaugh’s dalliance with the Minnesota Vikings and if there’s trust to be repaired in Ann Arbor, Jimbo Fisher’s heated press conference, how NIL has already evolved, Caleb Williams transferring to USC, the need for a new college football calendar, the guardrails to the sport being filled with toothpaste, winners and losers of signing day, and their favorite kinds of bread.
Published 02/03/22
Ryan McGee is joined by ESPN’s new senior college football writer Pete Thamel to discuss reporting on the evolving, bizarre world of college football, missing the old February National Signing Day, why college football isn’t too big to fail, and Ryan stumping for a conference consulting position. Later, the guys kick off the offseason ABCs with the worst college football arguments.
Published 01/27/22
This week is a special Georgia takeover hosted by Elle Duncan. She is joined alongside former Bulldog defensive lineman and friend to the podcast David Pollack to share their emotions after the Georgia victory over Alabama. Plus, they analyze the performance of Stetson Bennett and discuss the future of this Georgia team. Then, they discuss Elle being the number one troll against Georgia haters, and David’s next job being his daughter’s basketball coach. Plus, Elle talks with Georgia...
Published 01/20/22
Booger McFarland, Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the performance of Stetson Bennett and the impact of Georgia’s defensive difference makers in their victory over Alabama. Plus, the trio breakdown the future of Georgia and what this championship title means for Kirby Smart. Then, Booger “apologizes” for his Stetson Bennett criticism. Finally, Joey and Booger let Kevin know how they really feel about his hair.
Published 01/13/22
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss David’s elevated heart rate on the sideline as Georgia closed out the national championship over Alabama, dodging beer cans flying from the stands, the amount of fans brought to tears by the win, if Kirby Smart winning takes his relationship with Nick Saban to a better place and their belief in Stetson Bennett IV all season. Later, the guys talk about the future of the College Football Playoff, Rece’s urging to not play more games in January when the CFP...
Published 01/12/22
Ryan McGee and Mark Schlabach — a Georgia alum — discuss what winning a national championship means to University of Georgia fans after being so close so many times, Kirby Smart’s emotions, Stetson Bennett IV’s real-life Rudy story and who in Mark’s life is he happiest for following the victory.
Published 01/11/22
Matt Barrie and Greg McElroy preview the National Championship live from Indianapolis and give their take on how Georgia can avenge their SEC championship let down, and who they think will win the game. Plus, the fans at Indy ask some questions.
Published 01/10/22
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the rumors swirling around Jim Harbaugh's potential exit from Michigan and their predictions for Monday night’s College Football Championship. Plus, the winner of the Thursday Pick Em is revealed. Then, Kevin is joined by insiders Alex Scarborough and Chris Low breaking down the keys to success for both Alabama and Georgia heading into the championship game.
Published 01/06/22
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss Caleb Williams entering the transfer portal, if Williams will follow Lincoln Riley or land elsewhere, Kevin's hair dye and Booger's old man hands, what Georgia should take from the SEC championship and apply on Monday, what's at stake for the Bulldogs in this rematch, and Booger's love of the underdog.
Published 01/05/22
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss the Alabama and Georgia rematch for the national title, the two "lanes" college football players occupy in regards to the NFL, where the line is on what’s considered meaningless in college football, Kirk as an example of someone who had NFL dreams and made a successful career doing something else because of his playing days, emphasizing relationships, and the sport heading toward more players sitting out playoff games and even entire seasons.
Published 01/04/22
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss the lack of competition in the College Playoff Football semifinals, the difficulties standing in the way of attempting to improve the postseason product, haranguing each other behind the scenes, their reaction to Kirk Herbstreit’s College GameDay comments, David’s big preseason prediction, Alabama and Georgia facing off again, and the Tide’s mental edge over the Dawgs.
Published 01/03/22
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the need for a big postseason shakeup, what rules they’d make up for an expanded playoff, and their New Year’s Six and College Football Playoff semifinal picks. Then, Heather Dinich empties the notebook with thoughts on another upcoming playoff expansion meeting, why the expansion talks appear to keep stalling, Jim Harbaugh’s critical assistant coaching hires last offseason, and Cincinnati’s unfair burden.
Published 12/30/21
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss their picks for the College Football Playoff matchups. Plus, they talk through the most recent wave of COVID-19 bowl game cancelations and the impact COVID-19 may have on the playoff picture. Next, the duo breakdown the Alabama vs. Cincinnati matchup and the need for the Bearcats’ offense to be balanced to hang with Alabama. Then, Booger and Kevin discuss the keys to success for Michigan before facing Georgia. Can the Bulldogs flush the SEC...
Published 12/29/21
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss if Cincinnati is ready for the big stage, Alabama’s cornerback situation, whether Michigan and Georgia will be able to run the ball on each other, what part of the Wolverine defense the Bulldogs should attack, the Rose Bowl not being immune to opt-outs, kids burning out on sports, and why they like Utah to win in Pasadena.
Published 12/28/21
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss the COVID-19 situation in college football, the Cincinnati’s mindset going into the semifinal, how Bryce Young can hurt the Cincinnati secondary, the Bearcats leaning on Jerome Ford’s experience and fear of G5 teams getting a bad rap. Then, they get into if Michigan still has an edge after beating Ohio State and winning the Big Ten, and if Georgia will take advantage of its second change. Plus, Why We Love This Sport.
Published 12/27/21
Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly discuss their likeminded view of college football, Ryan’s Myrtle Beach Bowl experience, allowing all teams to play a 13th game if they want, the interesting stakes for Wake Forest against Texas A&M, if it’s possible to balance an expanded playoff and bowl games, favorite bowl names and bowl memories, and a peek at the bowl slate going into the weekend.
Published 12/22/21
Adam Rittenberg and Chris Low discuss the unbelievable turnaround at UAB, Conference USA’s early bowl dominance, the Rodney Dangerfield Bowl between San Diego State and UTSA, no longer questioning whether schools have enough money to make coaching moves, and defensive coaches finally getting their due. Plus, the guys reminisce on projectiles being thrown at Lane Kiffin in Knoxville and McKenzie Milton’s return to college football. Later, they turn an eye toward the College Football Playoff.
Published 12/21/21
Greg McElroy joins Matt Barrie to discuss what stood out from the first full weekend of the college football bowl schedule, never doubting the underdogs, UAB topping BYU, the players bringing it during bowl season, if Kenny Pickett is wasting an opportunity by opting out of the Peach Bowl, how NFL scouts view bowl games, the Bahamas Bowl bathing suit and Old Dominion’s impressive turnaround.
Published 12/20/21
Adam Rittenberg and Andrea Adelson discuss Deion Sanders flipping Travis Hunter from Florida State to Jackson State, the irrational reaction from the Seminole fanbase, the fact that Florida State is in a better place under Norvell than in previous years, Jimbo Fisher twisting the knife by signing the No. 1 recruiting class, Florida and Miami’s recruiting classes, the role of a head coach as a recruiter in 2021, Dabo Swinney filling the vacant coordinators roles internally, and Andrea bowl locks.
Published 12/16/21
Ryan McGee and Tom Luginbill discuss the early National Signing Day including why they moved signing day, how it put coaching staffs in an impossible situations, a potential fix for the problems created, the first signing day of the NIL-era, an important day for Texas A&M, there not being enough FBS scholarships for the number of players in the transfer portal and if this process is still fun for high schoolers.
Published 12/15/21