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ACF: Is a 24-team CFP inevitable?! 👀

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:47:00 -0000

A 24 team College Football Playoff feels like a matter of “when” not “if” with college football power brokers and a White House presidential committee meeting in North Texas this week. McElroy is here to break down what a 24 team CFP would look like, what the impact of the presidential committee is, the impact it will have on the regular season and why it will be a good thing for the sport.

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ACF: 1-on-1 with Kyle Whittingham + Texas, Miami & more spring game previews

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:37:00 -0000

Greg McElroy talks with Michigan head coach Klye Whittingham about his move as the head coach of the Wolverines, how Jason Beck will unleash Bryce Underwood, expectations in the the BIG 10, what he is looking for in the spring game and much more. Plus, Ohio State, Texas, Georgia, Miami and Virginia Tech all have spring games this weekend and McElroy gives you his ONE thing he wants to see from each game.

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ACF: Alabama QB battle, Florida & Tennessee spring recap + 1-on-1 with Pete Golding

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:17:00 -0000

Alabama held its spring game over the weekend and McElroy’s big takeaway is the quarterback competition between Mack and Russell is a LOT closer than anticipated. Florida and Tennessee also held spring games and McElroy breaks down the QB competitions and tells you why the Gators O-Line must improve this summer and why Tennessee’s defense will be the story for the Vols this fall. Plus, McElroy talks with Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding and the two discuss how Golding got buy-in from the Ole Miss team during the CFP, when he knew he was going to be the Ole Miss head coach, his support for Trinidad Chambliss, the Ole Miss transfer portal class and so much more.

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ACF: 1-on-1 with Lincoln Riley & who’s the best out West?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:57:00 -0000

Lincoln Riley joins the show to discuss why his ‘big picture’ rebuild of USC is coming together, how he has handled the expectations, what the #1 recruiting class in 2025 means for the Trojans, why there will be little drop off in the WR room, if this is the year the Trojans break through and much more. Plus, McElroy gives some spring intel for USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington and asks who is the best team out West?

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Always College Football: The Executive Order for College Sports: WHAT IT MEANS & Predicting Its Impact

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:23:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down President Donald Trump’s executive order on college sports from Friday. What does it mean? And what REAL impacts can it have? McElroy discusses all aspects of the order, including the five-year and one-transfer rules, how it can affect NIL but maintain the genuine spirit of NIL, and protect sports not named basketball and football. Plus, McElroy dives into the misconceived notions about the transfer portal right now before giving four BIG predictions on the future if the order does – or even doesn’t – make it to the finish line. | Always College Football

Timecodes:

(0:00) Intros

(4:08) Trump’s Executive Order: What it means

(8:58) The 5-year & 1-transfer rules

(14:05) How the order can protect spirit of NIL

(17:16) How the order protects smaller sports

(19:35) HONEST take on the order

(21:56) What to know about the SCORE Act

(23:40) The GOOD NEWS about the order

(25:04) Does the portal get TOO MUCH blame?

(33:59) FOUR PREDICTIONS on the order’s potential impact

(44:46) Thanks for watching

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ACF: QB competitions at Tennessee, FSU, Florida & more spring intel

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Spring practices are in full swing and McElroy is here to help you decipher some of the intel coming out. Mike Elko says Texas A&M has work to do, Michigan is building an offense around Bryce Underwood, Jamal Rule has impressed EVERYONE at Nebraska and Clemson finished up spring by naming a Vizzina as QB1 - but the backups are more of a story. Plus, McElroy looks at the quarterback competitions at Florida State, Tennessee and Florida and how much will Ole Miss really change in 2026?

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Always College Football: QB competition at Alabama, ND depth, Texas defense & more spring intel

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:29:00 -0000

Spring practices are in full swing and McElroy is here to help you decipher some of the intel coming out. Notre Dame’s RB room will be in good shape with the “floating little refrigerator” Nolan James turning heads early. The Muschamp Factor is in full swing with the Texas defense, the best WR room in Ohio State history is being thrown out (which says A LOT), Darien Mensah’s - Cam Ward comparison and Gunner Stockton looks to have taken the next step. All that plus the quarterback competition at Alabama, a deep WR room at Oregon and much more.

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Always College Football: 1-on-1 with Ryan Day + Ohio State’s BIGGEST question!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:09:00 -0000

Ryan Day joins the show to discuss why the development of players at Ohio State is elite, what Arthur Smith will bring to the offense, why the culture stays the same even with 51 new faces on the roster, Julian Sayin’s progression and much more. Plus, McElroy looks at Ohio State’s biggest spring questions like who will step up at running back after Bo Jackson, will the young guys on the front seven develop quickly, and is this the deepest best wide receiver room that Ohio State has ever had?

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Always College Football: 1-on-1 with Marcus Freeman + Notre Dame’s BIGGEST question!

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:07:00 -0000

Marcus Freeman joins the show to discuss what Lou Holtz taught him, the “leave no doubt” mantra, why this is the best off-season of his career at Notre Dame, CJ Carr’s growth, the defensive line depth, the reason he is not worried about the running back room and so much more. Plus, McElroy looks at Notre Dame’s biggest spring questions: who plays where on the offensive line, will play makers step up at RB and WR and is this the best defense in the Freeman era?

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Always College Football: Spring Questions for Texas, Oklahoma, Ole Miss & more

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Helmets and Pads are cracking, whistles are blowing, coaches shouts can be heard echoing throughout a practice and just like that spring practice is here. IIn part of our SEC spring series, McElroy goes over the biggest questions for Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.

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Always College Football: SEC Spring Questions + an executive order to “fix” college sports

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Helmets and Pads are cracking, whistles are blowing, coaches shouts can be heard echoing throughout a practice and just like that spring practice is here. In today’s show McElroy goes over the biggest questions for teams like Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, LSU and others as they try to get an early lean on their teams in 2026. Plus, last week President Trump urged college sports leaders to return to the pre-NIL era. Is that even possible and what would happen if an executive order was put into place? McElroy explains.

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Cooper Manning talks Arch, life as a football dad and much more | Always College Football

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Cooper Manning joins Greg McElroy to discuss what it is like being a parent of an elite college football player, what people get wrong about raising athletes, how to convince young players to be humble and what it is like navigating today’s hyper-analysis of college football players as a parent. Plus, we hit the mailbag and answer questions about the “next Indiana”, the NCAA going nuclear, AD’s new dilemma and the potential of the Super League in the near future.

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Always College Football: NCAA “trying” to flex | Kirby & Mario | Spring practice starting

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:07:00 -0000

Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal reminded all of us that college football is fun and we can joke with one another. The NCAA is trying to flex their muscles with some BIG punishments for teams circumventing the transfer portal and spring football is starting for Clemson, Nebraska, Missouri, USC and a few others and McElroy is here give his take on all of it plus tells you the BIGGEST questions that need to be answered in spring camp.

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Always College Football: Mario Cristobal EXCLUSIVE + why a 24 team CFP would kill the regular season

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Mario Cristobal joins Greg McElroy to talk about the culture he has cultivated at Miami, how the Canes can move forward but still acknowledge all of their accomplishments, identifying players that “fit” what Miami is looking for, what Darian Mensah brings to the team and so much more. Plus, McElroy goes in depth on why a lot of big non conference games are getting canceled, if it is good for the fans and the health of the sport and the pro’s and con’s of a 24 team college football playoff.

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Always College Football: Curt Cignetti EXCLUSIVE + Tennessee’s next move at QB

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:13:00 -0000

Curt Cignetti joins Greg McElroy to talk life after winning the National Championship, how to prevent complacency, if he ever smiles, how Indiana identifies the RKG’s (right kinda guys), what Cig has seen from the new group coming in for 2026 and so much more. Plus, McElroy goes over why Joey Aguilar got denied another year of eligibility and what it means for Josh Heupel and Tennessee going into 2026.

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Always College Football: Big 10 dominance, CFP’s future & the evolution of the game with David Pollack

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:51:00 -0000

Greg McElroy is joined by David Pollack to discuss why the BIG 10 is on such a roll and if it will stop anytime soon, why tampering and the calendar need to be adjusted sooner rather than later, if the NFL should “help” with college football and so much more. Plus, McElroy dives deep into the evolution of college football in 2026 and why the changes ON the field are here to stay.

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Always College Football: TEN SLEEPER teams in College Football in ‘26 |

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0000

A sleeper isn't "trendy"; it’s a team with QB clarity, a defined identity, and a narrow schedule path. That is why McElroy has Utah, Florida, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and more as teams he thinks will be “sleepers” in 2026. Plus, McElroy explains why we are about to enter into a “quarterback reset” year. How fast can Sam Leavitt and Lane Kiffin build chemistry in the SEC? Will Darian Mensah be able to win tight games in November, can Michigan build a system tailored around Bryce Underwood’s strengths rather than forcing him into an old mold, can homegrown talent still win at Clemson in a portal economy and so much more.

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Always College Football: Are Alabama, USC & Penn State legit title contenders in ‘26?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:47:00 -0000

McElroy continues with his 2026 National Title contenders with Alabama, USC and Penn State. Does Lincoln Riley have enough on the roster to make a run at the CFP and National Title, will Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht and the rest of the Iowa State transfers be enough for Penn State to make a serious run at a title and now that the roster is completely Kalen DeBoer’s will Alabama have enough fire power to get back to winning national championships? Plus, McElroy breaks down the impact of Trinidad Chambliss and Joey Aguilar’s court cases and what it means for roster development in the future.

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Always College Football: Roger Goodell & the “Trojan Horse” offering to College Football

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:55:00 -0000

Everyone agrees that college football needs a little help, whether it’s with NIL, the overall calendar or the College Football Playoff schedule (which is a whole other story in itself). McElroy lays out the reasons why anyone associated with college football should say “thanks but no thanks” to Roger Goodell and the NFL because it could be a Trojan Horse waiting to limit the sports potential. Plus, we continue our series on title contenders in 2026 with Michigan, Oklahoma and BYU.

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Always College Football: Georgia, Notre Dame or Ohio State - who do you trust more in 2026?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:27:00 -0000

What’s the best way to recruit a quarterback in 2026? McElroy gives you five very different philosophies utilized by teams like LSU, Indiana, Penn State, Miami and Vanderbilt to bring in the most important position in college football. Plus, we continue our series on teams that can win the National Championship next season and McElroy tells you why Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State are in prime position with loaded rosters for a “title or bust” run in 2026.

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Always College Football: Dabo vs Ole Miss + Texas, Texas Tech, Oregon & Indiana loaded again in ‘26

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:39:00 -0000

The College Football Playoff is staying at 12 teams next year despite a lot of talk about expanding, McElroy tells you why it stayed and what the chances are of expanding next December. Dabo Swinney shined a bright light on transfer portal tampering calling out Pete Golding and Ole Miss - will the NCAA do anything about it? Plus, it’s never too early to start looking ahead, so we started our series of title contender teams today where McElroy goes over the additions that Indiana, Texas, Texas Tech and Oregon made in the transfer portal and what the early outlook is for a run at a National Championship.

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Always College Football: Indiana’s game to LOSE? McElroy, Jimbo Fisher and Stanford Steve discuss

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:10:00 -0000

Greg McElroy, Jimbo Fisher & Stanford Steve break down the Indiana and Miami rosters, changes needed in the transfer portal, the impressive way Indiana plays for each other and if it is really the Hoosiers game to lose. Plus, Jimbo Fisher talks about what his approach to the NIL and transfer portal would be if he got back into coaching and if Indiana’s model is repeatable, while Stanford Steve gives us the best prop bets for the National Championship and who he is leaning towards putting his money on.

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Always College Football: Can both Miami AND Indiana play the disrespect card?! 👀

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:30:00 -0000

The National Championship is HERE! Greg McElroy and Matt Barrie are in Miami and discuss why people question Carson Beck (even after all that he has done), why Indiana is STILL getting severely disrespected because of big brand bias and who has the edge heading into Monday night's game. Plus, the guys give their X-factor for the game AND make a pick for who wins the National Championship.

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Always College Football: McElroy previews Indiana vs Miami for the National Championship

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:25:00 -0000

Indiana is on a historic run with Heisman trophy winner Fernando Mendoza leading the Hoosiers to an undefeated regular season, BIG 10 championship and now looking for their first National Championship in school history. Standing in the Hoosiers’ way are Mario Cristobal’s Miami Hurricanes who have taken out Texas A&M, Ohio State and Ole Miss on their road home looking for their first Natty in 24 years. McElroy goes in-depth breaking down the Miami offense vs Indiana defense, the Indiana offense vs the Miami defense and gives you 10 questions that will determine who wins the National Championship!

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s CFP Semifinal Previews + transfer portal chaos

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:57:00 -0000

Miami continues to bring the swagger back to “The U” and will face off against Ole Miss and one of the best offenses in the country in the Fiesta Bowl. Will it be Miami’s defense or the Rebel offense who controls the game? Plus, can #1 Indiana take down #5 Oregon AGAIN? Two of the three rematches in the CFP have gone to the regular season loser, can the Ducks get revenge and make it to their first national championship since 2014? McElroy gives you the most in-depth breakdowns of the CFP semifinals you will find ANYWHERE!

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s CFP Quarterfinal Previews! Will the BIG 10 dominate?

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:56:00 -0000

The CFP quarterfinals are here and McElroy delivers the most in-depth previews you will find ANYWHERE! Can Miami score enough points to keep up with Ohio State, will Texas Tech be able to contain the Oregon run game, can Georgia beat Ole Miss again this season and will Indiana prove to everyone in the SEC that they are the real deal by taking out Alabama? All that plus questions that will determine who is moving on to the semifinals.

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Always College Football: Michigan’s pursuit of DeBoer + Manning stays, Lagway & Raiola on the move

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:41:00 -0000

Is Michigan done pursuing Kalen DeBoer, even though he said he was not interested? Who are the other candidates to take over the Wolverines program if they move on from option 1? McElroy goes over the latest in the Michigan coaching search and gives an update on where DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola would be good fits after entering the transfer portal. Plus, LSU, Clemson, Auburn, Tennessee, Oregon, Indiana, Florida State and Baylor could all be in the market for a new transfer portal QB next year - who are their best options?

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Always College Football: Can Alabama & Miami win on the road? CFP 1st Round previews

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:07:00 -0000

The first round of the playoffs start this week and McElroy is here to give you the most comprehensive breakdown you will find. Can Alabama avenge a November loss at home to Oklahoma or will the Sooners defense prove to be too much for Ty Simpson and company? Will Miami go into Texas A&M and contain Marcel Reed or will the Aggies be too tough at home and can Tulane or James Madison put up a fight against Ole Miss and Oregon?

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy & Ryen Russillo, can we (should we) fix the CFP?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:39:00 -0000

Ryen Russillo joins McElroy to talk all things college football playoff. Should Notre Dame be outraged, can we (should we) fix the CFP and if so what is the next best step and what can be done to conference championship weekend to make sure ALL the games mean something? Should the G5 inclusion be a year-by-year basis and who do they guys trust most in the CFP to win the National Championship?

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Always College Football: CFP Bracket is set, Alabama and Miami IN, Notre Dame OUT!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:20:00 -0000

The college football bracket is set and McElroy is here to give you his reaction. Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon lead the BIG 10 with 3 of the Top 5 teams while the SEC gets five in. McElroy goes over the debate between Alabama, Miami and Notre Dame and what potential changes we could see in future playoffs because of it. Plus, Notre Dame opts out of the bowl game, what impact will that have on 2026 Fighting Irish.

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Always College Football: It all comes down to the BIG 12 & SEC for Notre Dame and Miami

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:10:00 -0000

The penultimate college football rankings were released which saw Texas A&M drop to to #7 and the Alabama move up to #9 meaning it all comes down to Championship weekend for the bubble teams. How far will Alabama move up with a win and would they drop 1 spot with a loss, if BYU wins they are in but would they drop with a loss leaving Miami at 12? If BYU loses and Alabama wins does Miami move up now putting the head to head with Notre Dame as the deciding factor for the last at-large spot? So much on the line and McElroy is here to break it all down and answer your questions.

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Conference Championship previews

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:23:00 -0000

Alabama and Georgia meet again in Atlanta for the SEC championship game, does Alabama need to win it to stay alive in the CFP? Indiana will try to prove to everyone that they are just as good as Ohio State in the BIG 10 championship, while BYU looks for revenge (and a CFP spot) against Texas Tech in the BIG 12. McElroy breaks down every game on championship weekend and tells you why Virginia needs to win for the ACC and if not could James Madison and North Texas both get in with a win?

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways - Kiffin’s decision, CFP bubble & more

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:13:00 -0000

Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU sent a shockwave through college football, but it’s not the only storyline after the regular season ended. McElroy tells you the ripple effects of Kiffin in his Top 10 takeaways plus goes into why Ohio State is different this year, why the CFP bubble with Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, BYU and Vanderbilt is incredible, reaction to the new coaching hires at Florida, Auburn, Arkansas and Ole Miss, why the CFB calendar needs to change sooner rather than later and much more.

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Always College Football: Ohio State wins, Alabama survives & the ACC mess

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:31:00 -0000

The final week of the regular season didn’t deliver the chaos many thought it would, but was still incredible. Ohio State took down Michigan, Alabama and Georgia survived their rivalry games, while A&M did not, losing to Texas for their 1st loss of the season. Vanderbilt won 10 games for the first time ever, both Notre Dame and Miami won big and Oregon locked up a CFP spot by taking down Washington.

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SVPod: CFB Week 14 REACTIONS! Lane Kiffin DRAMA + Who should get in the CFP?

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season. The guys start with the big one in Berkeley as Cal ruined SMU’s CFP chances. Now, DUKE gets in the ACCCG?! The SEC got shaken up a bit as well, as Texas upset Texas A&M, and Alabama won a thriller on the Plains to set up another Alabama-Georgia SECCG. The Big 12 is straight forward, and all fringe CFP hopefuls will be pulling for the Red Raiders. Furthermore, what to make of Texas, Notre Dame, Miami & Vanderbilt’s CFP candidacies. The guys also frequently weigh in on the Lane Kiffin drama as his move to LSU seems imminent. Finally, a Thanksgiving recap, some NFL thoughts, special shoutouts and a special message from the heart. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:52) Duke somehow punches ticket to ACCCG

(3:14) Should Lane Kiffin be allowed to coach Ole Miss?

(6:17) The fallout of Lane’s decision

(7:41) Ole Miss-Miss State recap

(9:30) Ann Arbor recap

(13:00) Ohio State-Michigan recap

(23:00) Texas-Texas A&M recap

(31:40) The Angel Tree is special

(34:37) Ohio State-Indiana will be awesome

(38:30) Texas Tech blows out WVU

(39:38) Who’s in the CFP?

(41:20) ACC could get completely left out

(44:40) Vanderbilt dominates Tennessee in 2nd half

(50:20) Texas’ CFP candidacy

(52:00) Does Lane become a villain?

(59:10) Oregon handles Washington

(1:02:30) Iron Bowl recap

(1:12:50) Bowl eligible shoutouts

(1:12:15) Lots of politicking coming up…

(1:16:00) FCS storylines

(1:17:20) The story of the day

(1:19:00) The Thanksgiving Parade makes no sense

(1:20:50) SVP’s favorite video

(1:22:00) Thanksgiving halftime shows were awesome

(1:22:50) Thanksgiving recap

(1:25:20) NFL thoughts

(1:32:50) Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: EVERYTHING on the line for Miami, Alabama, Oregon & Lane Kiffin + more previews

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:40:00 -0000

We have a HUGE weekend ahead of us! Ole Miss is fighting for a playoff spot while their coach flirts with LSU and Florida, Ohio State trying to beat Michigan for the first time since 2019, Texas A&M has to beat Texas to go undefeated in the regular season for the first time since 1992, Miami has to win AT Pittsburgh in 35 degree weather to TRY and make the CFP, Oregon must win at Washington to stay alive in the CFP and Alabama must win at Auburn to keep their CFP hopes alive. McElroy goes through every big game and gives you the questions that will determine all the big games.

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Always College Football: Where Lane Kiffin will end up & more coaching updates

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:35:00 -0000

The coaching carousel is the craziest we have ever seen in college football, with Lane Kiffin as the most desired coach since Nick Saban (or maybe Urban Meyer). Ole Miss is trying to keep him (in the middle of a historic run with the Rebels) while Florida and LSU are throwing everything they have at him. What will he do? McElroy uses his sources to tell you what he is hearing about Kiffin's future, plus goes into who has the inside track for the head coaching jobs at Penn State, Auburn, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, UCLA, Cal and Stanford.

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Always College Football: CFP “What IF’s” in McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from week 13

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:54:00 -0000

Can Oklahoma’s offense do enough to win a CFP game, are we underrating Oregon as a complete team, will Arch Manning and the Texas offense be the great “what if” of 2025 and who could get two teams in the CFP - the BIG 12 or the ACC? McElroy gives you his Top 10 takeaways from the weekend and tells you why we need to reassess teams ranked 11-14, why Notre Dame’s dominance might not be enough, why he’s happy that the THIS SEC weekend is off the books and who is in the College Football Playoff

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Always College Football: Oregon & Miami win, Georgia Tech falls flat. What does it all mean for the CFP?!

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:12:00 -0000

Utah survived at home vs Kansas State and kept their slim playoff hopes alive, Pitt jumped all over Georgia Tech ending the Yellowjacks ACC and CFP dreams, Miami and Oregon both won, while Notre Dame dominated Syracuse with a 63 point victory. Ohio State, Texas and Michigan all looked good in victory heading into the last week of the regular season and the defining weekend for the college football playoff. McElroy gives you his reaction on a chalky week 13.

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SVPod: CFB Week 13 REACTIONS! Oregon beats USC, Georgia Tech UPSET & Notre Dame Dominates

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 13 of the college football season. Starting with what happened on the Farm, the Big Man was THRILLED to see Frank Reich, Andrew Luck and the boys get a win. But the best game of the day was where GameDay was, as Oregon got past USC. Georgia Tech also got upset in the night slate, further complicating things for the ACC. Plus, thoughts on Notre Dame’s domination over Syracuse and who should be ahead: ND or Miami? Ohio State also dominated again, as the Buckeyes have simply steamrolled through B1G competition. Also, thoughts on Wisconsin, Washington State, Penn State, the G5, Vanderbilt, Utah, Oklahoma and more. Finally, when Christmas season truly starts and Steve’s goodbye message to Cal. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:38) Steve’s RAW emotion after Stanford beat Cal

(4:53) Oregon gets past USC

(21:21) Pitt upsets Georgia Tech

(31:26) Notre Dame or Miami?

(35:43) Why the little guy deserves a chance

(39:03) Shoutout Wazzu

(43:14) Oklahoma beats Mizzou

(47:35) Vandy rolls Kentucky

(48:58) Utah outlasts Kansas State

(50:12) BYU-Cincinnati reaction

(53:18) Ohio State has DOMINATED

(56:18) Ole Miss and Alabama have TOUGH ONES next week…

(59:18) The Lane Kiffin situation…

(1:00:36) A&M is FAVORED at Texas for the 1st time since…

(1:01:43) Wk 14 look ahead

(1:03:16) Good for Wisconsin

(1:04:08) Good for Penn State

(1:06:35) Good Friday games are gonna be good

(1:08:33) Coming up

(1:10:03) Update on the loan calls

(1:13:56) SVP’s Strosniders story

(1:17:13) Steve is anti-Christmas for 5 more days

(1:18:08) Steve dealt with more mechanical

(1:19:06) Steve got AI glasses!

(1:22:43) No premature texts, please

(1:22:38) Poise was lost

(1:23:43) Steve’s WILD outro

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Always College Football: Playoff CHAOS with Notre Dame, Alabama, Oklahoma, Miami and USC!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:31:00 -0000

With two weeks remaining in the college football regular season the new CFP rankings came out and saw Alabama drop to #10 and Miami move up to #13. Could the Tide miss the CFP with a loss in the SEC Championship, does Miami have to win BIG enough to jump BYU and Utah, is Notre Dame safe in the CFP at #9 and what if USC beats Oregon? McElroy gives his indepth reaction to the latest CFP rankings.

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Always College Football: Pressure is on for Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, Miami & USC

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:10:00 -0000

The pressure is on as the season winds down for teams in the middle of the CFP race. Oklahoma, fresh off a win at Alabama, heads to a dangerous Missouri team, while Miami is gearing up for a season-defining stretch that starts at Virginia Tech (we don’t think James Franklin will be on the sidelines). USC and Oregon will battle in Eugene with the winner having the inside track as the 3rd team from the BIG 10 in the CFP. Notre Dame and Utah look to avoid let downs at home while Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech fight for the top of the ACC and Cincinnati could throw the BIG 12 into chaos with an upset win at home over BYU.

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SVPod: CFB Week 12 REACTIONS! Oklahoma UPSETS Alabama, Georgia ROLLS + Texas A&M’s HUGE comeback

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:53:00 -0000

Scott Van Pelt is riding solo (mechanical) on a special edition of SVPod to bring you a FULL CFB Week 12 recap. SVP starts with Texas A&M’s HISTORIC comeback win over South Carolina in College Station, reacting to how the Aggies were able to pull off the incredible feat. Then, SVP shares what he thought the overall theme was on the day and why it was important for certain teams to prevail. Later, SVP reacts to Oklahoma’s massive win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa and why he wasn’t necessarily surprised Georgia easily dispatched Texas in Athens. Plus, reaction to Notre Dame’s win over Pitt, Ole Miss’ narrow win against Florida, the madness that is the ACC and utter chaos that is the ACC and more. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(3:22) Bunch of teams figured out how to win

(3:43) Texas A&M pulls off historic comeback

(10:18) Michigan escapes at Northwestern

(11:28) USC rallies past Iowa

(12:52) What to make of Georgia Tech

(15:11) Quick hitters

(17:21) Ole Miss takes care of Florida

(24:02) Ohio State and Indiana continue to be wagons

(26:10) Notre Dame, Texas Tech dominate

(29:03) Oklahoma picks up a MASSIVE win

(33:43) Georgia rolls Texas

(38:20) This CRAZY Arkansas stat

(39:47) Lesson of the day

(40:38) ACC madness

(45:45) Late night musings

(51:20) Merch update

(52:15) Coming up

(56:33) Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from week 12

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:30:00 -0000

Oklahoma is now in prime position to make the CFP for the first time since 2019, Georgia looks like they are peaking at the right time, Texas A&M continues to find ways to win and the SEC’s path to getting 5 teams in the CFP is becoming very clear. Plus, there were dominating performances from Ohio State, Indiana, Miami and Texas Tech. Notre Dame looks like a playoff team but they might not control their own destiny and the group 5 (and ACC) are still in chaos. McElroy breaks it all down in his Top 10 takeaways from Week 12.

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Always College Football: Alabama stunned, A&M’s comeback, Georgia & Notre Dame roll + more reaction

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:44:00 -0000

What a Saturday in college football! Oklahoma took down Alabama at home, Georgia destroyed Texas, Texas A&M rallies from down 30-3 to stun South Carolina and keep their undefeated season alive and Ole Miss fights off a pesky Florida team to keep their CFP hopes alive. Plus, Notre Dame rolls Pitt, Ohio State and Indiana keep dominating, Michigan and USC survive and the ACC just keeps getting crazier.

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Always College Football: Alabama & Texas out for revenge, Notre Dame under the microscope & more previews

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:32:00 -0000

There could be some CFP clarity after this weekend OR things could get even more convoluted. With GameDay in town, Pittsburgh will try to end Notre Dame’s CFP dreams as the Irish stand under the college football microscope, Texas heads to Georgia looking to keep their CFP hopes alive (even with a loss they could still beat A&M and make things VERY interesting), while Alabama welcomes Oklahoma to town a year after the Sooners ended the Tides playoff dreams. BYU, Louisville and Virginia are looking to bounce back and stay alive in conference races, while Texas A&M and USC try to keep things rolling. McElroy breaks it all down for you in his week 12 previews.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from Week 11

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:34:00 -0000

Indiana showed they have the “guts” to win a game at the end, Oregon continues to grow up right in front of our eyes and Texas Tech sends a message to the college football world. Alabama is rounding into a complete team, while Texas A&M proved once again that in a blink of an eye they can take a game away from anyone. The ACC is a mess but don’t count Miami out just yet. Notre Dame and Ohio State keep rolling, the Heisman race is starting to narrow while the Group of 5 race is heating up. All that and more as McElroy goes over his top 10 takeaways from week 11

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Always College Football: Oregon & Indiana survive, A&M & Alabama keep rolling, The ACC mess & more reaction

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:31:00 -0000

What a day in college football! Texas Tech let the world know they are a legit National Title contender by dominating BYU, the BIG 10 was wildly entertaining with Indiana surviving Penn State and Oregon beating Iowa in the slop. Ohio State, Texas A&M and Alabama cruise to another victory, while the ACC just continues to get more messy with Virginia and Louisville both losing AT HOME! McElroy gives you his Sunday morning reactions to all that and the rest of the Top 25.

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SVPod: CFB Week 11 INSTANT REACTIONS: Texas Tech DOMINATES + Oregon and Indiana SURVIVE

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:33:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap all of CFB Week 11 LIVE. The guys discuss Indiana’s THRILLING win over Penn State as the Hoosiers avoided an upset, Oregon’s last-second win at Iowa, Texas Tech’s domination of BYU and more. Plus, a full recap of College GameDay from the Big Man including how great the weekend was in Lubbock. The guys also break down Vanderbilt’s overtime win against Auburn to keep its CFP hopes alive, Georgia’s blowout win in Starkville, the chaos that is the ACC after Virginia and Louisville lost, as well as Alabama’s win over LSU, Notre Dame’s win over Navy and what to make of the G5 CFP race. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(6:34) Indiana survives at Penn State

(14:24) Oregon wins an ugly one in Kinnick

(19:05) Texas Tech DOMINATES BYU + Steve’s Lubbock recap

(35:33) Texas A&M overwhelms Mizzou

(40:26) Vanderbilt outduels Auburn in a wild one

(45:39) Where does champagne rank?

(51:03) Alabama downs LSU

(54:19) Georgia blows out Mississippi State

(56:08) Ohio State cruises against Purdue

(57:06) Notre Dame takes care of Navy

(58:13) Shoutout Wisconsin

(1:00:52) The ACC is chaos

(1:08:15) Shoutout Chris Long

(1:11:15) UConn beats Duke!

(1:13:35) The G5 race for the CFP is a mess

(1:18:05) The steak in Lubbock was generational

(1:22:37) Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: TOUGH road tests for Indiana, Georgia, Oregon & Texas A&M

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:42:00 -0000

Greg McElroy is here to get you ready for a pivotal week 11 in college football as the college football playoff takes shape. Who takes control of the BIG 12: BYU or Texas Tech and is the loser out of the CFP race? Can Indiana, Georgia, Oregon and Texas A&M handle difficult road tests, will LSU put up a fight against Alabama and are Virginia and Louisville on UPSET alert in a crazy year for the ACC? McElroy cover’s it all plus gives you his giant killers.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from week 10

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:58:00 -0000

McElroy delivers his Top 10 takeaways from a crazy week 10 where Miami dropped their second game in 3 weeks and Georgia Tech got run over by NC State leaving the ACC completely up in the air. Ohio State and Indiana continued to dominate the rest of the BIG 10, Utah and Texas Tech won big while Houston laid an egg against West Virginia further shaking up the BIG 12 standings. Georgia got past Florida, Oklahoma forced 3 turnovers and beat Tennessee in Knoxville, ending the Vols CFP dreams and Texas just loves the drama, as the Longhorns hung on to beat Vanderbilt at home. Notre Dame, Michigan and Virginia won ugly, but on a weekend like that a win is a win!

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SVPod: CFB Week 10 REACTIONS! Oklahoma DEFEATS Tennessee, Texas’ HUGE win over Vanderbilt & more

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:16:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss all the top storylines from CFB Week 10. The guys break down Texas’ massive win over Vanderbilt from all angles, Oklahoma’s statement win at Tennessee, Indiana’s domination in the Snake Pit, NC State’s upset win over Georgia Tech and more, including live reaction to Utah-Cincinnati. | SVPod

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Always College Football: Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, USC & more fight to keep CFP hopes ALIVE & more previews

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:19:00 -0000

Week 10 is here and CFP hopes and dreams are on the line. Will Arch Manning be back to help lead the Longhorns to a much needed Top 10 win over Vanderbilt, will leaving the state of Florida for the first time all season hurt Miami’s chances at SMU and can USC prove they are still a CFP contender by beating Nebraska in Lincoln? Plus, will Florida play loose and aggressive in their first game without Billy Napier against a hungry Georgia team and whose playoff dreams will come crashing down in Knoxville on Saturday night? McElroy delivers his in-depth previews and predictions for the biggest games of the weekend.

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Always College Football: Coaching carousel UPDATE: Who LSU, Florida, Penn St and others are looking at!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:13:00 -0000

LSU, Florida, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Arkansas and UCLA headline a crazy in-season coaching carousel the likes that the sport has never seen before. McElroy uses his industry contacts and breaks down the top jobs and tells you why Lane Kiffin, Matt Rhule, Matt Campbell, Shane Beamer, Eli Drinkwitz, Clark Lea, Brent Key, Rhett Lashlee and many more are getting the calls to take over other programs. Plus, McElroy gives you HIS top 25 after week 9.

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from Week 9

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:17:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down his TOP 10 takeaways from Week 9 of the college football season. Starting with Texas A&M’s dominant win over LSU in Baton Rouge, Greg acknowledges that THIS is the moment the Aggies have officially arrived. Alabama and Vanderbilt continued to show they can win in a variety of ways, with Bama showing great competitive character on the road. Ole Miss did so as well, and Greg has the Rebels as borderline playoff locks. Indiana and Oregon seem that way, too, but there is a clear gap between those teams. Finally, Greg explains why Texas isn’t dead yet, how it could be a WILD finish for the ACC, goes through the Big 12 and Heisman races and takes a look at YOUR bold predictions. | Always College Football

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intros

(2:26) Texas A&M has ARRIVED

(10:31) Alabama weathered the Sandstorm

(16:04) Ole Miss is going to the CFP

(22:00) Vandy is a legit title contender

(26:51) The gap between IU and Oregon is growing

(32:37) Texas isn’t dead yet

(36:55) It’ll be a WILD finish in the ACC

(42:54) Big 12 race is WIDE OPEN

(48:21) G5 CFP race was sent into tailspin

(52:01) Heisman update

(56:44) Looking at YOUR bold predictions

(58:39) Thanks for watching

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SVPod: CFB Week 9 REACTIONS! Texas A&M makes a STATEMENT, Alabama survives & Ole Miss impresses

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:53:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve are back with a LIVE recap of the CFB Week 9 slate. Starting with Texas A&M’s DOMINANT win over LSU in Baton Rouge… exactly how good are the Aggies? And what to make of LSU’s disappointing season. The second most impressive win of the day came in Norman as Ole Miss took down Oklahoma, changing the narrative around the Rebels’ program. Texas survived Starkville, but SVP can’t get over how unconvincing the Horns continue to look. And what a brutal, brutal stretch for Miss State. Changing gears to the Big Ten, Indiana continues to roll, Michigan continues to trend up and, hey, rank Washington. The Big 12 is wide open but the guys have a team they’re keeping a close eye on. And then in the ACC, who knows. The guys break down all that and more, with a special debut for Scott: Manager of Lighting & Pet Supplies. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(5:40) Texas A&M-LSU recap

(15:01) Vandy-Mizzou recap & Nashville experience

(23:28) Indiana keeps dominating

(26:52) Hypothetical IU-Ohio State line

(28:39) Oregon eases past Wisconsin

(30:17) Ole Miss changed the narrative with win over OU

(39:13) BYU passes test in Ames - and it was wild

(47:55) Cincinnati is playing at a HIGH level

(49:21) Alabama survives the Cockpit

(57:15) Texas pulls off comeback at Mississippi State

(1:00:00) More brutal run for Texas or MSU?

(1:08:15) Great win for Wake and Jake Dickert

(1:09:01) How did Auburn beat Arkansas?!?

(1:10:50) Lots of questions in the ACC

(1:16:23) Great move to go for 2 by Belichick

(1:17:50) Memphis upsets USF, new G5 CFP favorite

(1:20:24) Rank Washington

(1:21:16) Kansas State keeps dominating the Sunflower Showdown

(1:23:32) UT-Vandy could be for a CFP spot

(1:25:45) Is Texas good?

(1:29:40) Michigan stock up, OU stock down

(1:32:17) Pribula’s injury is brutal…

(1:32:55) Redd infiltrates the show

(1:33:09) NFL Week 8 storylines – Lamar?

(1:36:07) SVP the handyman

(1:38:01) Hot seat for BK?

(1:40:30) Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: Road tests for Ole Miss, Texas A&M, BYU & more week 9 previews

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:03:00 -0000

Greg McElroy is here to get you ready for week 9. With a daunting schedule ahead, is this a must win for Oklahoma at home against Ole Miss, should Indiana be worried about a resurgent UCLA team, does Alabama have anything to worry about going against a struggling South Carolina team and can Texas A&M get their first win in Baton Rouge since 1994? Plus, BYU is a ranked underdog at Iowa State, Missouri and Vanderbilt are both in the thick of the CFP race and Michigan is looking for their longest win streak over Michigan State (3 games) in almost 20 years! Weekends like this ALWAYS have upsets we don’t see coming.

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Always College Football: Who are the REAL CFP contenders?!

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

On our 500th episode of Always College Football, Greg McElroy gives you his top 25 after week 8 and goes through the P4 to tell you who might (will) win the conference championship and who the real CFP contenders are. Is it just Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon from the BIG 10, will the ACC get TWO teams in again, or is this the year the BIG 12 gets two in and is it just Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M and Ole Miss from the SEC?

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from Week 8

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:58:00 -0000

Outside of Billy Napier getting fired there were some BIG takeaways from an incredible weekend where 9 AP ranked teams lost. Georgia pulled out a gutsy win over Ole Miss, Notre Dame ran all over USC, Alabama continues to be clutch, Vanderbilt and Indiana continue to change the narrative, and with Miami and Texas Tech losing, the ACC and BIG 12 are up for grabs. Plus, what happened to Florida State, and is this the most interesting Heisman race in years? McElroy gives you all the answers in his week 8 takeaways.

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Always College Football: 9 Top 25 teams go down! SEC clarity, Notre Dame’s CFP future and more reaction!

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:53:00 -0000

College Football delivers again. 9 Top 25 went down over the weekend and McElroy is here to give you his rapid reaction. Georgia and Gunner Stockton take down Ole Miss, Vanderbilt is a real CFP contender after dominating LSU and BYU knocks off Utah. Alabama might be playing the best football out of anyone in the country, Notre Dame continues to make their case for the CFP and will anyone challenge Ohio State this season?

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SVPod: CFB Week 8 REACTIONS: Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame win big ones + Unbeatens fall

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:37:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve are LIVE once again to break down an action-packed day in college football. The game of the day resided in the desert, as Sam Leavitt and Arizona State conquered Texas Tech. But what a shootout it was in Athens, where Georgia handed Ole Miss its first loss of the season. Speaking of unbeatens no more, Miami went down at home to Louisville on Friday night, making things murky in the ACC. Things are also murky in the Big Ten aside from the big three. Michigan? USC? Who’s the 4th best team? Plus full reaction to Alabama beating Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Florida and Missouri achieving SEC wins, Notre Dame beating USC, Ohio State crushing Wisconsin and more. And finally, the epic story of Charlie’s heist, and a special shoutout to a special young woman. | SVPod

Approximate timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(4:30) Arizona State-Texas Tech was the game of the day

(9:13) Georgia displayed championship DNA vs. Ole Miss

(26:33) Duke dominated in 1H but GT wins big

(27:23) Vandy gets it done over LSU

(36:38) Miami gets upset by Louisville

(40:45) Notre Dame wins a great one over USC

(49:25) Things are grim in Camp Randall

(55:35) Texas barely beats Kentucky

(1:01:30) Alabama-Tennessee reaction

(1:08:38) B1G & Big 12 pecking order

(1:14:42) Auburn & Maryland have brutal losses

(1:15:48) Iowa tops Penn State

(1:17:22) On the James Franklin CGD appearance

(1:22:46) More CFB Wk 8 reaction

(1:28:40) Charlie’s epic heist

(1:33:20) Shoutout to a special young woman

(1:37:53) Jelly Roll was great

(1:39:17) London game coming up

(1:39:50) MLB thoughts

(1:42:47) Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: Alabama, Georgia, Miami & Notre Dame with HUGE home tests + more week 8 previews

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:54:00 -0000

Week 8 is set up to be a great one and McElroy is here to give you the only previews you will need. Can Miami keep rolling against a stingy Louisville team, will Vanderbilt all but end LSU’s CFP dreams, are Georgia Tech and Texas A&M on upset alert and can Oklahoma bounce back? Plus, can Tennessee beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2003, can Ole Miss make it 2 in a row over Georgia and who is the real CFP contender: USC or Notre Dame?

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Always College Football: Penn State’s future, must wins for Notre Dame, Tennessee & more

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:09:00 -0000

McElroy and Stanford Steve sit down to go over what’s next for Penn State, if it was the right time to fire James Franklin and who they think will be the next head coach. The guys also look ahead to an incredible week 8 and tell you why it’s important for Miami to beat Louisville for the ACC, who to trust in Ole Miss vs Georgia and why Alabama will probably continue their home winning streak vs Tennessee. Plus, who is a legit CFP contender USC or Notre Dame - we will find out Saturday night!

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SVPod: CFB Week 7 INSTANT REACTIONS! Indiana's STATEMENT, Texas' bounce-back & MORE

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:48:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve go LIVE for the first time in SVPod history to break down all the action from Week 7 of the college football season. Starting with the story of the day, the Indiana Hoosiers. Is Curt Cignetti’s squad the BEST in the country? Stanford Steve may have a strong opinion on that. But what about Ohio State? The Buckeyes cruised to a ranked win over Illinois on the road. Alabama also looked the part on the road, and Georgia found a way, with a little help, in the plains to beat Auburn. Plus, Texas takes down Oklahoma in a convincing Red River win, Tennessee and Ole Miss survive, Penn State continues to fall apart and more, including SVP’s recap of Nebraska’s win over Maryland and his live reactions to Arizona falling short against BYU. | SVPod

Approximate timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:50) Indiana-Oregon recap

(7:47) Indiana is a top __ team in the country

(10:29) Auburn was a heartbreaker

(20:04) Georgia always signs up for 60

(23:27) Texas Tech is GOOD good

(28:03) USC cruises over Michigan

(32:12) LSU-South Carolina recap

(36:00) Ole Miss held on against Wazzu

(39:40) What a win for Pitt

(43:05) Texas A&M-Florida recap

(45:36) Tennessee survives Arkansas

(48:41) Ohio State’s defense is unbelievable

(52:38) Red River recap

(59:17) Alabama won a big one at Mizzou

(1:03:05) Maryland blew another 4Q lead…

(1:05:24) Where does Penn State go from here?

(1:12:57) Winners & Board update

(1:15:05) Steve’s Eugene recap

(1:22:15) More CFB Wk 7 reactions

(1:24:39) Thanks for tuning in

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from Week 7

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:15:00 -0000

A shocking home loss to Northwestern cost James Franklin his job at Penn State, Indiana made a statement to the college football world, Texas (finally) showed the grit that we have been waiting for, Alabama just continues to impress, USC is showing signs of a potential CFP team and another week and another dominating performance for Ohio State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. McElroy breaks it all down in his top 10 takeaways and gives shoutouts to those who made correct BOLD predictions

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Always College Football: BIG wins for Indiana, Alabama, Texas, USC & more reaction from week 7

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:53:00 -0000

Fresh off of a controversial Georgia/Auburn game Greg McElroy is here to deliver his rapid reactions to a crazy day in college football. Indiana proved they are in fact legit National Title contenders by beating Oregon, USC and Texas get huge wins to get back on track while Alabama and Ohio State continue to take care of business. Ole Miss survives a scare at home, Notre Dame just keeps winning, Colorado and Pitt score huge upset wins and much more.

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Always College Football: SEC Showdowns, BIG 10 Battles & more week 7 previews

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:03:00 -0000

Week 7 is setting up to be one of the best of the season! Ohio State looks to keep the peddle down against the upset minded Illini, Alabama and Michigan go for big road wins vs Missouri and USC, Georgia at Auburn in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, and Indiana visits Oregon for a Top 10 showdown. McElroy looks over all the questions that will determine those games plus previews of Pittsburgh at Florida State, NC State at Notre Dame, Kansas at Texas Tech and many more.

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Always College Football: Ohio St’s dominance, Texas/Oklahoma, Bama’s future & more with Greg McElroy & Josh Pate

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:39:00 -0000

Greg McElroy and Josh Pate discuss the incredible week 7 ahead. Can Texas right the ship against Oklahoma or will the Horns season be derailed, can Illinois beat Ohio State or are the Buckeye’s just too good and is Indiana at Oregon a tougher matchup for the Ducks than Penn State? Plus does UCS have enough to beat Michigan, will Alabama be able to stop the Missouri running game and how worried should Texas A&M be about a rejuvenated Florida team? All that and McElroy gives you HIS Top 25 teams - based on resume.

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from week 6

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Miami is on a mission right now, Penn State just hit rock bottom, Texas is NOT who we thought they were, Florida keeps fighting for Billy Napier, Alabama just put on a clinic and the preseason rankings officially mean nothing. McElroy breaks down all those plus tells you why UCLA’s win is exactly what makes College Football the best, why elite teams like Ohio State, Georgia, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Michigan continue to handle their business and why it is so difficult to win on the road.

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Always College Football: Miami dominates, Penn St shocked, Texas embarrassed & more reaction

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:26:00 -0000

College Football always delivers! McElroy gives you his rapid reaction to Penn State’s shocking loss to previously winless UCLA, Florida’s upset win over Texas giving Billy Napier another Top 10 win, Miami’s dominating win over Florida State and Alabama’s revenge win over Vanderbilt. Plus, Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Virginia all get big wins.

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SVPod: Is Miami No. 1? BIG wins for Florida & Alabama + Penn State’s DISASTROUS LOSS

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:16:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve break down all the action from Week 6 of the college football season. The guys start with the nightcap in Tallahassee and how Miami further proved they are the BEST team in the country. Then on to where the Big Man was in Tuscaloosa and how Alabama defeated a good Vandy team in Bryant-Denny. And of course, the big elephant in the room. James Franklin… what should happen there? Full reaction to UCLA’s shocking upset win, plus thoughts on Arch Manning’s struggles in Texas’ loss to Florida, Virginia’s win streak, Texas A&M, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Cincinnati, Clemson, North Carolina and more, including SVP’s recap of Maryland’s heartbreaking loss to Washington. | SVPod

0:00 Intro

1:10 Miami handles Florida State

8:30 Virginia stays hot

10:21 Alabama tops Vandy in Tuscaloosa

16:55 Tuscaloosa + GameDay recap

27:10 UCLA shocks Penn State

36:30 Texas Tech breezes past Houston

41:40 Texas A&M crushes Miss State

45:55 Florida upsets Texas as Arch struggles

50:22 Cincinnati cruises vs. Iowa State

54:30 Clemson dominates UNC

56:30 Washington pulls off comeback win at Maryland

1:05:10 College GameDay is headed to Eugene

1:08:42 Week 6 Reactions

1:13:12 Steve’s Admission

1:15:30 Late night musings

1:23:48 Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: Miami vs Florida St, Texas vs Florida & more week 6 previews!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:36:00 -0000

Miami and Florida State face off as ranked opponents for the 1st time since 2016, Vanderbilt looks to make it two in a row against Alabama and Texas is trying to avoid an upset that Billy Napier and Florida desperately need. Can Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M avoid a home letdown, are Virginia and Maryland for real, and can Texas Tech start 5-0? McElroy breaks it down with the best in depth previews and predictions you will find ANYWHERE.

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Always College Football: Surprises, Disappointments, the best QB’s & more from the 1st month of CFB!

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:17:00 -0000

What have we learned after FIVE full weeks of college football? There have been great surprises like Florida State, Indiana, and Vanderbilt, some huge disappointments like Clemson and Florida and everything in between. McElroy runs through those plus his Top 10 defenses he has seen so far, his Top 10 quarterbacks so far highlighted by FOUR first year starters in Trinidad Chambliss, Ty Simpson, CJ Carr and Dante Moore and his all-transfer team with more September superlatives

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Top 10 takeaways from Week 5

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:38:00 -0000

Alabama just put on the best performance in the Kalen DeBoer era, Oregon just took down Penn State in Happy Valley and Ohio State aced their first road test of the season. McElroy breaks down the importance of those wins and tells you why it' s the same ol’ Penn St, why you shouldn’t sleep on Ole Miss and if LSU can fix their offense anytime soon. Plus, what the Sam Pittman firing means for Arkansas and who could be the next head coach and why this weekend was all about “grit” for Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Indiana and Illinois.

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Always College Football Alabama, Ohio St & Oregon get HUGE road wins + more reaction from week 5

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:23:00 -0000

Ty Simpson and Alabama handed Georgia their 1st home loss since 2019. Oregon was unfazed by the atmosphere in Happy Valley and beat Penn State, making it 15 consecutive losses to an opponent ranked 6 or higher for the Nittany Lions under James Franklin. Ole Miss shut down the LSU offense, Virginia shocks Florida State, USC takes the L at Illinois and Notre Dame dominated Arkansas giving new hope to their fans. All that and more as McElroy gives you his rapid reactions to an incredible weekend in college football.

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SVPod: Foo FIGHTAHS

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:56:00 -0000

SVP and Stanford Steve recap a WILD Week 5 of college football. Starting with the double nightcap, the guys react to Oregon’s thrilling win at Penn State in overtime and Alabama’s tight win at Georgia. What to make of Kalen DeBoer, who is 2-0 against Georgia, and the Tide, and what does this mean for Georgia? Plus a broad look at James Franklin and the Penn State program. Additionally, the guys talk Tennessee’s narrow win over Mississippi State in overtime, impressive wins from Ohio State and Ole Miss, Notre Dame’s beat down of Arkansas, Illinois’ bounce back win over a good USC team, Indiana’s win over Iowa, Texas A&M’s win over Auburn in a defensive battle and more. And finally, the enigma that was SDSU-NIU, late-night Walken impressions and about the Ryder Cup… | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Oregon takes down Penn State

(15:05) Alabama knocks off Georgia

(21:40) Vandy’s upcoming schedule is FUN

(22:10) The most impressive wins in Wk 5

(30:40) Indiana beats Iowa

(34:05) Texas A&M outduels Auburn

(36:00) Tennessee survives Starkville

(41:40) Notre Dame decimates Arkansas

(43:25) Illinois holds on vs. USC

(47:10) Tip of the cap to GT

(49:50) SDSU-NIU was something

(53:10) About the Ryder Cup…

(57:55) Steve’s Thank Yous

(1:01:15) Good for VA Tech

(1:02:55) What we’ve learned so far

(1:12:20) Late night Walken impressions

(1:15:30) Thanks for watching

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Always College Football: Showdown Saturday: Oregon/PSU, Alabama/UGA & more previews

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:12:00 -0000

The weekend we have all been waiting for is here and so is McElroy to give you the only previews you need. Can Florida St continue the run game dominance at Virginia, will Illinois bounce back after last week's embarrassment or is USC too much to handle? Are Notre Dame and Ohio State on upset alert, can Texas A&M keep it going and will LSU be able to get the road win at Ole Miss? Plus, Gunner Stockton and Georgia welcome Ty Simpson and Alabama where the Tide will look to avoid their 2nd loss before October and Drew Aller, James Franklin and Penn State search for a signature win over Dan Lanning and #6 Oregon.

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Always College Football: Alabama vs Georgia, Oregon vs Penn State & more with Aaron Murray

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:01:00 -0000

Greg McElroy and Aaron Murray get you ready for the college football weekend we all had circled! Can Georgia solve their Alabama “problem”, will the white out help James Franklin and Penn State get a signature win over Oregon? Is USC for real, can Washington upset Ohio State and who needs the win more: Arkansas or Notre Dame? The guys look ahead to all of the big games this weekend plus McElroy gives you his Top 25.

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Top 10 Takeaways From Week 4

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:01:00 -0000

The SEC is back to playing tough physical defensive football and Oklahoma is leading the charge. Miami looks like the most complete (and dangerous) team in college football, Texas Tech isn’t going anywhere and looks like the team to beat in the BIG 12, is Indiana REALLY a National Championship contender and what has to be done to fix the officiating issues? McElroy, gives you his top 10 takeaways from week 4 of the college football season plus we give a roll call to the fans who gave us their BOLD Predictions.

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Always College Football: McElroy & Pollack talk Nebraska, LSU defense, Miami’s dominance, Oklahoma’s potential & MORE

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:06:00 -0000

Greg McElroy and David Pollack look at some of the biggest and best storylines so far in the 2025 season. Is it time we finally trust Texas A&M, what’s Tennessee’s ceiling, is LSU's defense good enough to carry them to a National Title, can Georgia solve their Alabama problem (lost 9 of the last 10) and what’s more surprising Florida St in the Top 10 or Texas offensive struggles? Plus the guys look ahead to some huge week 4 matchups including Texas Tech at Utah, Auburn at Oklahoma, Michigan at Nebraska, Florida at Miami and McElroy gives his Top 25.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 Takeaways from Week 3

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Greg McElroy delivers his Top 10 takeaways from week 3 of the college football season. Texas A&M is a legit contender - can they handle the expectations, while the “luck” of the Irish has not been on their side early this season - where does Notre Dame go from here? Georgia won on toughness, Tennessee looked really good (even in a loss) and LSU’s offense isn’t broken, it’s just different. Did the ceilings for Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt change after big wins, can Clemson recover and what to make of the job openings at Virginia Tech and UCLA? All that and more plus some shoutouts on BOLD predictions.

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Always College Football: Georgia & Texas A&M road statements, ACC shakeup & more

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:49:00 -0000

Texas A&M got a HUGE road win over Notre Dame, what’s next for the Irish? Georgia escaped Tennessee for another win over the Vols, Georgia Tech takes down Clemson to shake up the hierarchy in the ACC. Vanderbilt dominates South Carolina, LSU’s defense stepped up as the Tigers took care of Florida. Ole Miss has another QB as Chambliss leads the Rebels to a win over Arkansas. Ty Simpson looked fantastic in Alabama’s win, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate led Ohio State to an easy victory and much more in McElroy’s Sunday rapid reactions.

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Always College Football: Week 3 Previews & Predictions: SEC takes center stage

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:04:00 -0000

Will Alabama jump on Wisconsin early and roll the Badgers? Can Tennessee finally beat Georgia for the first time since the “Dobbnail Boot”? Can Florida bounce back against LSU in Death Valley at night (it's a big ask)? Will Ole Miss keep the Lane train on the tracks against an improved Arkansas team? Is Texas A&M ready to beat a ranked opponent on the road for the first time since 2014 or will Notre Dame come out swinging after a week off? Will Clemson’s offense get it going against Georgia Tech and can Miami hold off the upstart South Florida team that is the darling of the CFB season so far. McElroy gives you the ONLY previews and predictions you need to get ready for week 3 of the college football season.

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Always College Football: ‘PROVE IT’ home games for Tennessee, LSU, Notre Dame & more with Finebaum

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:57:00 -0000

McElroy and Finebaum look ahead to the huge matchups in week 3. Can Clemson get the offense going vs Georgia Tech? How big of a win will Alabama over Wisconsin need to please the Tide faithful and is there anything Billy Napier can do at Florida to satisfy the Gator fanbase? Who needs the win more: Georgia or Tennessee, and does Notre Dame NEED to beat Texas A&M to keep CFP hopes alive? Plus, McElroy gives you his Top 25 - looking at what the teams have done on the field and not using preseason rankings.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 Takeaways from Week 2!

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:28:00 -0000

Greg McElroy delivers his Top 10 takeaways from Week 2 of the college football season! John Mateer delivers a HUGE win for Oklahoma, Florida falls flat on their face against a VERY GOOD USF team but we need to cool on the hot seat talk. Illinois and Iowa St showed they will be around all season, Alabama and Texas bounced back nicely while Florida State, Ohio State and Oregon keep humming along. But what’s up with the sluggish offense from LSU, Clemson, Georgia and Penn State? All that plus our BOLD Prediction roll call.

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Always College Football: Sooner Statement, Gators STUNNED & breakthrough performances

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:36:00 -0000

Oklahoma made a statement at home beating Michigan easily 24-13, while Florida stumbled in a shocking upset to USF, but the SEC wasn’t done just yet as Mississippi State upset Arizona State for a signature win for Jeff Lebby. Iowa State, Illinois, Missouri and Ole Miss came up with big wins. Is there a reason for concern with Clemson and how about the BIG point total put up by Tennessee, Florida State and Alabama. McElroy breaks it down in his Sunday morning instant reaction.

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Always College Football: Week 2 Previews - showdown in Norman, rivalries returning & more

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:59:00 -0000

Can Michigan walk into Norman and take down Oklahoma? Will Kansas upend Missouri in the emotional return of the border showdown? Does Illinois prove they are a legit contender by beating Duke in Durham and will Iowa State FINALLY win at home against Iowa? Can Ole Miss and Arizona State avoid the upsets? McElroy answers all these questions with his in-depth previews plus tells you what Texas, Penn State, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia need to focus on against lesser competition.

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Always College Football: Florida State & Miami’s resurgence + McElroy’s Top 25

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:40:00 -0000

McElroy and Danny Kannel talk about the Florida State win over Alabama, if the Seminoles are a real threat to win the ACC, what he thought of Miami’s win over Notre Dame and why LSU dominated Clemson. Also, what's the narrative that would play out if the BIG 10 goes 2-0 vs the SEC early in the season if Michigan beats Oklahoma? Plus, the AP Poll is overrated so McElroy updates his Top 25. Where does LSU come in, does Alabama stay ranked, and where will Notre Dame, South Carolina and Utah end up. McElroy also gives love to the Dude and Team of the week and we have a roll call for the BEST of your bold predictions that were submitted last week.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 Takeaways from Week 1

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:04:00 -0000

McElroy delivers his Top 10 takeaways from week 1 of the college football season! Carson Beck delivers a HUGE win for Miami, LSU looks like a legit national Title Contender, Florida State is the real deal and the SEC is wide open. Alabama has A LOT of work to do and Texas is going to be fine but needs to clean some things up.

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Always College Football: Alabama SHOCKED, Ohio State & LSU statements & more takeaways

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:43:00 -0000

What a Saturday! McElroy delivers his Sunday morning takeaways covering Arch Manning’s “average” debut against a GREAT Ohio State defense, Florida State dominating Alabama, and Brian Kelly and LSU getting it done against Clemson with a strong defensive performance. Plus Joey Aguilar looked fantastic, Utah bullied Nico Iamaleava and UCLA and much more.

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Always College Football: Notre Dame, Texas, LSU and Alabama look to make road statements + more previews & predictions

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:01:00 -0000

McElroy delivers the most in-depth previews for the week 1 games that you will find ANYWHERE, giving you the questions that will define the games this weekend. Like how does Texas handle the Ohio State weapons, and which QB (Manning or Sayin) do you trust more? How effective will Tennessee’s passing attack be? Can Alabama’s offensive line win the line of scrimmage? Can the LSU O-line hold up against the Clemson D-line? Can Notre Dame create pressure with their pass rush and so much more.

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Always College Football: McElroy & Booger McFarland preview and predict week 1

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:54:00 -0000

McElroy and Booger McFarland preview the biggest games of the week and tell you what success looks like for Arch Manning, why you should trust Ohio State’s defensive line and much more from the showdown in Columbus. Plus, can LSU protect Garrett Nussmeier (and Brian Kelly’s reputation) from Clemson’s defense, will Gus Malzahn’s offense work at FSU or will Alabama roll the the Noles, and how much pressure is on Carson Beck and Miami to get THAT signature win over Notre Dame?

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Always College Football: Notre Dame, Ohio State questions plus the ACC’s HUGE weekend

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:57:00 -0000

Iowa State kicked off the 2025 season by taking down Kansas State in Ireland. McElroy tells you why you need to watch out for the Cyclones this season. Plus we hit the mailbag with some banger questions like - who has the better season - CJ Carr, Julian Sayin, DJ Lagway or Dylan Raiola? Can a team outside of the Top 6 win the National Championship for the first time in CFP history? Who needs to make the CFP more, Alabama, LSU or USC and just how important is this weekend for the ACC and the conference's narrative moving forward?

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Conference Championship & CFP predictions

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:49:00 -0000

The season is right around the corner so we thought it was the perfect time to give you McElroy’s Conference Championship and CFP predictions. Is it a TWO team race in the ACC with Clemson and Miami? Can Penn State handle the hype and hold off Oregon or Ohio State for the BIG 10 title? A wide open BIG 12 has Arizona State, Kansas State, Utah and others all in the hunt and which heavy hitters out of Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Texas will win the SEC? Plus, McElroy gives his prediction for the CFP bracket with a few surprises coming from USC and a G5 team no one is talking about.

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Always College Football: The biggest WHAT IF’s of ‘25! Conference chaos, upsets & more

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:58:00 -0000

McElroy goes over the biggest “what if’s” heading into the college football season. What if Miami, Florida State and Clemson go 3-0 in week 1? What if Penn State loses their two biggest games in the regular season and what if John Mateer is Cam Ward 2.0 for Oklahoma? What if Joey Aguilar and Julian Sayin are the real deal at Tennessee and Ohio State respectively? All that plus McElroy tells you why the BIG 10’s 24 or 28 team CFP model is "ridiculous".

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Always College Football: Dark horse contenders + HARDEST & EASIEST schedules

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:51:00 -0000

Alabama names Ty Simpson QB1, Oregon loses a WR, Carson Beck impressing, LSU defense on the rise and Boston College names a starting QB - McElroy talks about the impact of all of those camp stories plus gives you the hardest and “most manageable” schedule in the Power 4. McElroy also tells you why Auburn, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Utah and Georgia Tech are dark horse contenders for the CFP.

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Always College Football: AP Poll reaction + QB Competition updates from Alabama, Notre Dame & more

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:31:00 -0000

The AP Poll is out and McElroy goes over the good, the bad and the questionable rankings. Plus, quarterback competitions are heating up at Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and McElroy tells you why this is a GOOD thing (especially at Notre Dame). Fall camps are also giving a little insight as to why Nebraska might be a “ground and pound” team in ‘25, while the wide receivers are stepping up at Penn State and running backs at Georgia.

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Always College Football - Greg McElroy's Preseason Top 10: Who's No. 1?!

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:22:00 -0000

Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2025 college football season. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team and also one area of concern for each. Defending champ outside the Top 5? Any SEC teams in the Top 3? Surprising No. 1? Find out in the latest Always College Football. | Always College Football

(0:00) Intro

(2:24) #10: Miami

(7:07) #9: Oregon

(11:05) #8: Ohio State

(14:16) #7: LSU

(17:54) #6: Georgia

(22:05) #5: Alabama

(27:37) #4: Texas

(32:03) #3: Notre Dame

(37:13) #2: Penn State

(42:14) #1: Clemson

(46:40) Outro

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Always College Football: Camp Questions for Florida, Michigan & more with Matt Barrie

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:18:00 -0000

Greg McElroy and Matt Barrie sit down to discuss the opening of fall camp with the season right around the corner. What is the impact on Florida with DJ Lagway in a boot to start camp? How will new Offensive coordinators and QB’s mesh at Alabama and Michigan? Is Gunner Stockton the perfect Georgia quarterback and can Arch Manning live up the ridiculous hype? Can Penn State prove the haters wrong and are we NOT talking about USC enough entering camp? Plus, the guys tell you why Arizona State is clearly the team to beat in the BIG 12 and a fantastic Joey Galloway golf story.

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Always College Football: Can the BIG 10 make it 3 in a row? BIG 10 Tiers

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:13:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the BIG 10 and tells you why Penn State, Oregon and Ohio State can ALL win a National Title and make it three in a row for the conference. Michigan, USC and Nebraska are all playoff contenders but don’t sleep on Washington or Indiana making it back to the CFP either. It is a deep and dangerous conference with Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa looking to play spoiler to the top teams.

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Always College Football: ACC Tiers - Clemson & Miami on top of a conference STACKED at QB

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:20:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the ACC for the upcoming season and tells you why Clemson AND Miami are both National Title contenders. If SMU is still a CFP contender and to watch out for Louisville or Georgia Tech to crash the CFP party. How much will Florida State and NC State bounce back, will North Carolina’s favorable schedule increase the Bill Belichick hype and is THIS the year that Virginia Tech breaks through? The ACC is deep and McElroy is here to break it all down from contenders to spoilers.

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Always College Football: SEC Tiers: Texas, Alabama, Georgia & LSU ALL Natty contenders!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:08:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the SEC for the upcoming season and tells you why Texas, Alabama, Georgia and LSU all can WIN a National Title. Can South Carolina carry over the momentum from last season and make the CFP? Will Oklahoma, Florida or Auburn make a big jump and contend for a playoff spot? Will Ole Miss or Texas A&M take the next step and make the CFP? Is this the year the SEC gets back to the top of the mountain?

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Always College Football: Johnny Manziel EXCLUSIVE

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:26:00 -0000

As 2025 SEC Kickoff starts Greg McElroy sits down with Heisman Trophy winner and Texas A&M icon Johnny Manziel. The two look back at SEC Media Days in 2013 when Manziel-mania took over and dominated almost every storyline. To this day it is still the most talked about media days in college football history. The two also discuss Manziel’s new podcast “Glory Daze”, how much he could have made in NIL, the Texas A&M vs Texas rivalry and so much more.

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Always College Football : BIG 12 Tiers: NINE CFP contenders?!

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:18:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers’ in the BIG 12 with a surprising number of CFP contenders but is there a legit National Championship contender in the conference? How will Arizona State handle the bullseye on their back? Is Texas Tech in the BIG 12 “championship or bust” mentality? How will Iowa State follow up the best season in program history and will Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor and TCU keep trending upwards? How will Coach Prime and Colorado look, plus are bounce back seasons in line for Utah, Arizona and Oklahoma State?

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Always College Football: 1-on-1 with Steve Sarkisian about the Texas-sized Expectations

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:38:00 -0000

Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy and talks about the expectations at Texas heading into 2025, the growth of Arch Manning, the depth at running back, why he “super pumped” about the wide receiver room, how Ohio State in week one is motivating them and much more. Plus, we hit the mailbag and answer if NIL puts more pressure on players, the G5 teams you NEED to know, the best “under the radar games” early in the season and what the rebirth of the PAC 12 really means.

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Always College Football: Expectations UP at Nebraska in year 3 under Matt Rhule

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:15:00 -0000

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule joins McElroy to talk expectations heading into year 3, the culture shift, winning close games, Dylan Raiola and much more. Plus we open the mailbag to talk about realistic expectations for the Cornhuskers in ‘25, if Virginia Tech will ever get out of the middle of the ACC, if Georgia Tech can take the next step and the best and worst case scenarios for the Florida Gators this year.

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Always College Football: McElroy says “The sky is not falling” as College Football’s future evolves

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:37:00 -0000

The House Settlement got its final approval and Greg McElroy is here to tell you what it means for college football, who gets paid, roster limits and if it will bring "competitive balance” to the sport. McElroy also talks about the importance of the College Sports Commission and maybe the unintended consequences it might have. Plus, we look at the comments Ryan Day made about automatic qualifiers for the BIG 10 in the CFP and countdown the Top 10 non conference games of 2025

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Always College Football: Everything’s BIGGER in Texas + Vegas win totals for BIG 12, ACC & SEC

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:58:00 -0000

Joey McGuire has Texas Tech at levels not seen since Mike Leach was roaming the sidelines in Lubbock. McGuire joins the show to talk about Texas Tech’s rise, how the Red Raiders have approached the transfer portal, lessons learned from his first 3 seasons, the depth of the BIG 12, and recruiting in Texas (and he shares an amazing story). Plus McElroy looks at OVER/UNDER win totals for Texas Tech, Arizona State, Ole Miss, LSU, Tennessee, Miami and many more.

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Always College Football: Top 10 Defenses ENTERING the 2025 season!

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:42:00 -0000

Defense wins championships so we decided to go down and rank the Top 10 defenses entering the 2025 season. Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Clemson all welcome in new defensive coordinators - what impact will that have early next year? Texas might have their best defense EVER, Alabama is returning A TON of production while Georgia and Oklahoma are looking to get back to dominance. McElroy breaks down each one and gives you his honorable mentions for best of the rest.

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Always College Football: Marcus Freeman on Notre Dame’s quest + SEC meeting takeaways

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Marcus Freeman joins the show and talks about Notre Dame’s quest for a National Championship, how the Irish have stayed focused, lessons learned from a LONG season, the rivalry against USC, what the QB competition looks like heading into summer and much more. Plus, the SEC Meetings have concluded and McElroy looks at the straight seeding model adopted for the 2025 CFP and the much talked about 5+11 model and how that will impact a potential 9 game SEC schedule in the future.

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College Game Day Podcast: Bill Belichick and Dabo Swinney go head to head with Rece Davis + CFP 16 team format ?

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:30:00 -0000

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel explore the potential future of the College Football Playoff format heading into 2026.

They delve into the possibility of expanding to a 16-team playoff and discuss the SEC’s openness to participating in a broader format.

Also on the pod, Rece Davis sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick. Together, they reflect on the evolving landscape of NCAA football, sharing insights into their coaching philosophies, key influences, and distinctive coaching styles. The conversation also highlights how both coaches are adapting to the ever-changing dynamics of the college football world.

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Always College Football: Lincoln Riley talks rivalries, recruiting & the Trojans future

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:30:00 -0000

Lincoln Riley joins the show to talk about USC getting back on top, what he learned in his first season in the BIG 10, the recruiting surge that the Trojans have been on and the changes that come with the evolution of college football. Plus, conference expansion has already cost us more rivalries than football fans care to admit. McElroy talks about how the Notre Dame USC rivalry can continue but how we have to accept that college football will continue to change.

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Always College Football: Kalen DeBoer interview + WIN totals for 2nd year coaches

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:00:00 -0000

Kalen DeBoer joins the show to talk about Alabama getting back on top, what he learned in his first season in Tuscaloosa, the quarterback competition, recruiting and what Ryan Grubb will bring to the staff in 2025. Plus, we look at win totals for all P4 teams with second year head coaches - Can Alabama, Texas A&M and Michigan make a jump, can Indiana, Syracuse, Duke and others prove Vegas wrong? McElroy breaks down the schedules and tells you where the WINS, LOSES and toss-up games are.

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Always College Football: Mario Cristobal interview, a 9 game SEC schedule & Week 1 improvements

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:15:00 -0000

Mario Cristobal joins the show to talk about Miami being on the up and up, how his first recruiting class are now the clubhouse leaders, Carson Beck’s impact, the youth at wide receiver, why playing Notre Dame early will motivate his team (and the fans) and much more. Plus, week 1 in 2025 is good with Texas vs Ohio State, Notre Dame vs Miami, LSU vs Clemson but McElroy lays out how it could be better and why the SEC going to a 9 game conference schedule is the best thing for college football fans.

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Always College Football: McElroy loves South Carolina, Cam Rising and the College Sports Commission

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:18:00 -0000

Coming off a 9 win season where they defeated FOUR ranked teams, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins Greg McElroy on the show. The two discuss LaNorris Sellers impact, culture within the Gamecocks locker room, when coach Beamer knew they were going to be good last year and raised expectations in . Plus, we give a hat tip to Cam Rising after his retirement and McElroy gives his reasons for wanting to join the College Sports Commission and the impact he thinks they will have.

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Always College Football: “We do this at every level” - Cignetti on Indiana’s rise

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Coming off a CFP appearance and a program record 11 win season, Curt Cignetti joins Greg McElroy on the show. The two discuss how Indiana’s commitment to football brought him in, why he looks for production over potential in the transfer portal, changes to the CFP selection process and expectations for the Hoosiers in 2025. Plus, is Nebraska getting disrespected over Sherrone Moore’s suspension and what impact will the Notre Dame Clemson scheduled series have on the ACC and the CFP.

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Always College Football: Top 10 Running backs heading into 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 20:30:00 -0000

Who are the best running backs heading into the 2025 college football season? Can Jeremiyah Love and a deep running back room get Notre Dame back to the CFP, how much better is Penn State’s RB tandem than everyone else in the country and what impact will the transfers have at Oklahoma, Missouri and Oregon? How many running backs from the SEC made the list and can anyone challenge the BIG 10 as the best conference for running backs in 2025? McElroy goes over all of it plus gives you some honorable mention RBs who could work their way into the top 10 after the season.

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Always College Football: Top 10 Quarterbacks heading into 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:30:00 -0000

Spring is over and the portal is closed and so we decided now was the best time to give you McElroy’s Top 10 QBs entering the 2025 season. Are Arch Manning and Nico Iamaleava in the top 10? How much does Carson Beck have to prove at Miami this year? Where will Cade Klubnik and Drew Aller rank and who has the immediate impact transfer (hint: Oklahoma). McElroy goes over all of it plus gives you some honorable mention QBs who could work their way into the top 10 after the season.

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Always College Football: BIG Changes Coming to NIL & CFP? Plus Outlooks for Texas A&M, Oklahoma & more

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:33:00 -0000

Greg McElroy takes a look at the Madden Iamaleava-Arkansas situation and if recouping NIL via buyouts could become a regular occurrence moving forward. Greg then gets into spring game recaps for Texas A&M and South Carolina, discussing season outlooks for both SEC squads. Finally, Greg gives his take on Joey Aguilar to Tennessee, what’s going on with the CFP meetings and the changes that could happen because of them, how Oklahoma has raked in the portal and if Oklahoma State is poised for a bounceback season. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Nico Iamaleava to UCLA, Fran Brown’s Comments & More Portal CHAOS

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:02:00 -0000

Greg starts today’s show celebrating the career of the legendary Lee Corso before getting into some portal news and spring game recaps. Do we buy what Nico’s camp said about why he transferred away from Tennessee? And what will it look like now that he’s QB1 for UCLA? Plus, Steve Angeli is in the portal, David Stone returns to Oklahoma and more. Finally, Greg talks about Bryce Underwood’s spring game performance and why the CFB world is so consumed with starting true freshmen QBs.

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NFL Draft Prospects Face Uncertain But EXCITING Futures Ahead

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:35:00 -0000

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the lingering questions surrounding Nico Iamaleava—did he leave Tennessee too soon, prioritizing financial opportunity over development? Is UCLA truly committed to him? And can he work his way into future NFL Draft conversations? Then, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and Insider Matt Miller joins to spotlight the player everyone’s talking about: Jalon Walker. He also weighs in on how Travis Hunter’s game will translate to the NFL and where Shedeur Sanders might land if he isn’t taken at No. 3. To close the show, the guys pay tribute to Lee Corso and his legendary 38-year run on College GameDay.

0:00 - Nico Iamaleava should've prioritized development

9:26 - Will Nico make it into NFL draft conversations?

12:55 - How committed is UCLA to Nico?

17:06 - Why NFL draft Day 3 matters

20:29 - The NFL draft heats up at pick number…

26:55 - Why everyone's favorite player at the NFL draft is Jalon Walker

30:41 - Which part of Travis Hunter's game will be used in the NFL?

32:07 - If Shedeur Sanders doesn't get picked at No. 3, when will he go?

36:02 - Are the Titans making a mistake taking Cam Ward at No. 1?

46:28 - Unforgettable Lee Corso moments before he retires

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Always College Football: Portal needs for contenders Tennessee, Miami, Ohio State & more

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:06:00 -0000

The spring transfer portal is open and players are jumping in every day. McElroy goes through the early contenders and gives you the needs that each team has. Will Alabama take a Tight End, will Texas, LSU, Georgia and Ohio State go after the same defensive lineman? Can Miami and Michigan bolster their wide receiver rooms and will Tennessee find help at quarterback? So many needs, so many questions and McElroy is here to try to give you some answers.

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Always College Football: Fallout from Nico Iamaleava, what’s next for Tennessee and the the rest of CFB | Always College Football

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:43:00 -0000

Tennessee drew a line in the sand and separated themselves from Nico Iamaleava. McElroy addresses everything from Nico’s camp, the impact it has on college football, what other coaches are saying about it around the country, what Tennessee will do next and options for Nico Iamaleava moving forward. Plus updates on the QB competitions at Alabama and Notre Dame and does Ohio State need to hit the portal to sure up their defensive line?

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A Look At Next Season's Star QBs: Arch Manning, Drew Allar, and Garrett Nussmeier

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:32:00 -0000

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, discuss the rise of Arch Manning as he takes the reins at Texas. Will the fan love last—or is he destined for backlash, like other rising stars? The crew also breaks down this season’s elite quarterback contenders, asking: who’s in line for the QB1 crown—Penn State’s Drew Allar or LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier? Meanwhile, Ohio State and Purdue are in flux, with sweeping roster and staff overhauls underway. With the transfer portal about to swing open, both programs are ready to steady their ships this offseason.

0:00 - Texas QB Arch Manning to be the next college football villain?

11:52 - Early preseason No. 1 team pick: Clemson

17:41 - Penn State QB Drew Allar on track for No. 1 spot in 2026 NFL Draft?

20:52 - Ohio State's major roster and staff changes

31:02 - New coach Barry Odom begins Purdue rebuild

38:08 - Spring buzz on Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons

39:58 - Spring buzz on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables

40:49 - Spring buzz on Alabama's unknown starting quarterback

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Always College Football: Top 10 WR’s in College Football heading into ‘25

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

We all know Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver, but is he the best “football player” in college? McElroy goes through and lists the Top 10 wide receivers heading into the 2025 season and outside of Smith you will see other familiar names like Ryan Williams, Elijah Sarratt and Jordyn Tyson but watch out for transfers to Auburn, Nebraska and Missouri. Keep an eye on LSU, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Clemson headlining some potential breakout WR players. Plus, updates from Ohio State’s QB competition, Clemson’s quest for a 1000 yard receiver and the future of CFB beyond 2025.

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Always College Football: Rich Rod returns & why USC, LSU, Oklahoma and more NEED to win in 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:03:00 -0000

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Always College Football: Pressure cooker - The QB jobs at Texas, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Alabama

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0000

Arch Manning’s pressure at Texas, Julian Sayin’s poor scrimmage, Ty Simpson’s potential upside at Alabama and the battle at Notre Dame between Steve Angeli and CJ Carr are just some of the intrigue coming out of spring camps. McElroy hits the mailbag to answer questions about all those quarterbacks plus talks about Stanford hiring of Frank Reich, the benefit of having NFL experience at the college level and much more.

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Always College Football: Top 10 Coaches in 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:30:00 -0000

Who are the 10 BEST coaches in College Football heading into the 2025 season? On this episode McElroy goes through and ranks 10 thru 1 based on longevity (which some coaches don’t have), program trajectory and year over year improvement and much more. It’s not just about where you coach but what you do with the resources made available to you, the list will surely be debated but truthfully probably the most accurate one out there.

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Always College Football: Top 25 Coaches in 2025: Part 1

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:45:00 -0000

Who are the 25 BEST coaches in College Football heading into the 2025 season? On this episode McElroy goes through and ranks 25 thru 11 based on longevity (which some coaches don’t have), program trajectory and year over year improvement and much more. It’s not just about where you coach but what you do with the resources made available to you, the list will surely be debated but truthfully probably the most accurate one out there.

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Always College Football: ACC Spring Questions: Who are the contenders?

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -0000

The ACC is maybe the most intriguing of any of the P4 conferences heading into spring practice. Will Clemson get back to a championship level, can Carson Beck take Miami to the CFP, can Louisville, Georgia Tech or NC State take the next steps and become contenders? Will SMU sneak up on anyone and how BIG will the Florida State bounce back be? McElroy gives you ONE big question for each ACC team as they enter spring practice.

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Always College Football: BIG 10 Spring Questions: Can they make it 3 in a ROW!

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Can the BIG 10 win THREE straight National Championships?! Maybe, but if they do, there will need to be some questions answered this spring, like does Penn State have a WR that will step up, is Dante Moore ready to take over at Oregon, and are there too many changes at Ohio State? Is Nebraska ready to breakthrough, can Michigan just reload on defense and who are the surprise teams from the BIG 10 that we should keep an eye on. McElroy goes through them all and gives you one big spring question for each.

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Always College Football: What’s the BIG 12’s ceiling?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:42:00 -0000

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Always College Football: Spring questions for every SEC team | Always College Football

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Spring practice is kicking off in College Football and McElroy gives you one big question for each team in the SEC. Will someone separate themselves in the Alabama QB competition, who will step up around DJ Lagway at Florida and LaNorris Sellers at South Carolina? Can LSU, Tennessee and Ole Miss replace all the talent they lost around the line of scrimmage and just how good can Arch Manning be?

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Always College Football: Belichick era begins, a slow death for the ACC & sleepers | Always College Football

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:57:34 -0000

The ACC is ALL over the map this offseason. The Bill Belichick era got underway at North Carolina and we discuss the impact he will have on the Tar Heels, while Clemson and Florida State reach a revenue distribution settlement with the conference. Did this short term answer just make it easier for the conference to split up by 2030? McElroy explains. Plus, we give you a couple sleeper teams to keep an eye on as spring practice starts up and we hit the mailbag to find out who has the best defense in the SEC heading into 2025 and much more

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Always College Football: What’s next for Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida St, USC, Nebraska and more | Always College Football

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:53:34 -0000

Is Oklahoma really a sleeper in the SEC? How big will Florida State’s rebound be after a humbling 2024 season? Will Auburn FINALLY get a winning record under Hugh Freeze and is Texas A&M poised for a big jump? Are USC and Nebrsaka ready to be contenders in the BIG 10, and just how good will Coach Prime and Colorado be after losing so much talent? McElroy takes a look at the expectations for SEVEN of college footballs biggest question mark teams heading into 2025

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Always College Football: Who is most likely to RETURN to the 12 team CFP? | Always College Football

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Spring practice is right around the corner so McElroy decided to look at the 12 teams from last year's CFP and tell you who he thinks could return to the CFP in 2025. Will the new quarterbacks at Ohio State, Notre Dame and Texas be able to win 10+ games? Can SMU, Arizona State and Indiana repeat the Cinderella seasons from a year ago, can Tennessee and Oregon handle losing so much production and are Clemson and Penn State in the best position? McElroy breaks down strengths, concerns and the schedule for each of the 12 teams.

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Always College Football: McElroy & Finebaum talk SEC & BIG 10’s TAKEOVER of the CFP | Always College Football

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:25:00 -0000

The B10 and SEC are pushing toward a 14 team playoff with automatic qualifiers, is it a hostile takeover by the two biggest conferences or an overreaction to something that we have seen coming. McElroy and Finebaum break down what it means for the SEC and BIG 10, if Sankey and Petitti owe ANYTHING to all of college football and what it means for Notre Dame the ACC and BIG 12.

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Always College Football: Bell Cow vs Tandem? The future of the RB spot in CFB

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Is running back making a comeback? Last year some bell cow backs like Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo and Dylan Sampson carried their teams to the CFP while Ohio State, Penn St, and Notre Dame relied more on a tandem backfield. McElroy asks if it is more important to win a national championship with a “bell cow” or a deep running back room. Plus Ohio State has a new defensive coordinator what impact will Matt Patricia have, will the Texas offense look different under Arch Manning and why can’t the FBS just adopt the FCS playoff model.

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Always College Football: Who’s next? 2025 Playoff contenders who fell short last year | Always College Football

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:59:00 -0000

There are 13 teams that missed the 2024 College Football Playoff that McElroy thinks will be playoff contenders in 2025. Is Alabama ready to make the jump into the CFP in 2025? Can LSU and Miami start the season out with wins to push towards the playoffs? Can South Carolina improve on last year or will it be Florida or Ole Miss who make the jump into the CFP. Who from the BIG 10 and BIG 12 can make a run - is it finally USC’s chance or will Michigan bounce back.

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Always College Football: Best Nick Saban stories from Greg McElroy and Matt Mauck

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:30:00 -0000

What was like playing quarterback for Nick Saban during his first two championships at LSU and Alabama? Greg McElroy and Matt Mauck get together to tell some incredible stories about Saban’s training camps, the staffs at LSU and Alabama and how much harder Coach worked immediately AFTER winning National Championships. Plus, McElroy takes a quick look at O/U win totals for Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Penn State, Clemson and more.

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Always College Football: Welcome to the Natty or Bust era! | Always College Football

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:30:00 -0000

We are in a new era of College Football with the Natty or Bust mentality. Ohio State showed it 2024 and Michigan in 2023. Who is all in in 2025? Clemson, Penn State, Texas come to mind. Gone are the days of stacked rosters and the question is who is ready to adapt and who is falling behind? Plus are spring games dead - well it is in Nebraska, how many schools will follow suit. Alabama hired a new OC, Notre Dame hired a new DC and Ohio State is now looking to replace BOTH coordinators. There is no off-season, it's ALWAYS COLLEGE FOOTBALL!

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Always College Football: Cardale Jones Ohio St journey - Highs & Lows, NIL and missing titles | Always College Football

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:30:00 -0000

Greg McElroy talks with National Championship quarterback and Ohio State legend Cardale Jones. Jones talks about growing up in Ohio, what drew him to Ohio State and that magical title run in 2014. If today’s college football rules were in place would Cardale have transferred? How much could he have made in NIL and were teams tampering with him before the 2015 season? Cardale opens up to tell some fantastic stories and makes the assertive claim that if there was a 12 team playoff in 2015 - Ohio State would have won it all.

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Always College Football: Grades at Alabama, Michigan & more for first year head coaches

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:02:00 -0000

How would you grade Kalen DeBoer at Alabama after a 9-4 season? What about Sherrone Moore at Michigan and Mike Elko at Texas A&M? McElroy looks back at 2024 and grades out all of the first year head coaches based on the transfer portal impacts, win loss record, big wins & more. Plus Penn State hires Jim Knowles from Ohio State, making him college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator. Are the Nittany Lions gearing up for a National Title run in 2025?

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Always College Football: How to fix the 12 team CFP | Always College Football

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:15:00 -0000

The 12 team CFP was a HUGE success but McElroy found a few ways to make it a little bit better. The seeding and bye’s need to change but does that mean conference championships are going away? Should the best of the SEC and BIG 10 get TWO first round home playoff games and are the New Years 6 bowl games going anywhere? Tell us what you think needs to happen to make the 12 team CFP better below.

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Always College Football: THE National Champs: Ohio State wins first 12-team CFP | Always College Football

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:50:00 -0000

Ohio State won the inaugural 12 team college football playoff with an offense that was humming in the first half as the Buckeyes raced out to 21-7 halftime. Ohio State held off a valiant Notre Dame comeback to win their first National Championship since 2014. McElroy breaks down the game talking about impact players, outstanding coaching and what the win means for Ryan Day.

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Always College Football: Ohio State’s game to LOSE?! | Always College Football

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Atlanta is covered in Blue, Gold, Green, Scarlet and Grey as we get ready for the National Championship. McElroy and Stanford Steve break down why it’s Ohio State’s game to lose on Monday, how Notre Dame will go about trying to pull off the upset and what a National Title would mean for both schools. Plus the guys go through the best prop bets for the game, if Notre Dame will cover, how many receiving yards for the Ohio State WR’s and much more.

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Always College Football: McElroy, Jim Tressel & Matt Barrie talk Notre Dame vs Ohio State | Always College Football

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:50:00 -0000

Greg McElroy talks with former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel about the similarities between Ryan Day and Marcus Freeman, how special Jeremiah Smith is, what a National Championship for Ryan Day would mean and much more. Plus, McElroy and Matt Barrie go over the challenges ahead for Notre Dame, how Ohio State’s loss to Michigan may have made them better, what a National Championship would mean for both teams and how Notre Dame has given other programs hope.

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Always College Football: Will Ohio State DOMINATE Notre Dame? | Always College Football

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:15:00 -0000

It’s the Ohio State vs Notre Dame preview that you have been waiting for. McElroy goes in-depth and asks the questions that will help determine the National Championship. Can Will Howard and Ohio State continue to make big plays, will the Notre Dame’s Wide Receivers step up, who are the sneaky impact players of the game, and most importantly, can Notre Dame eliminate the margins by winning the situations?

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Always College Football: Can Notre Dame win? McElroy and Brady Quinn discuss | Always College Football

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:25:00 -0000

Greg McElroy and Brady Quinn sit down and discuss what Notre Dame HAS to do to beat Ohio State and win their first National Championship since 1988. Can Marcus Freeman get this team to keep fighting, will the re-shuffeled offensive line be able to hold back the wildly talented Ohio State defensive front and how will Notre Dame defend Ohio State? Plus, it’s a new era in college football, how well positioned is Notre Dame to keep this success up and is there another bet with AJ Hawk coming?

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Always College Football: Ohio State takes down Texas & Notre Dame beats Penn State setting up epic National Championship

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:55:00 -0000

The National Championship is set Notre Dame vs Ohio State! McElroy breaks down the epic semifinal games that saw the Irish fight back to beat Penn State 27-24 and Ohio State seal a win over Texas with a scoop and score. What were the keys and can the Irish shock the world and beat Ohio State for the National Championship?

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Always College Football: McElroy and Booger McFarland preview Notre Dame vs Penn St & Ohio St vs Texas | Always College Football

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:30:00 -0000

The CFP Semifinals are upon us and McElroy asks the questions that will determine who will play for a National Title. Can Notre Dame run on Penn St or will they be forced to throw down field and who wins the turnover battle? Will Ohio St start (stay) hot or will Texas’ defensive line take over? McElroy breaks it down in his previews. Plus Booger McFarland joins the show to talk Penn St WR’s vs ND’s secondary, Ohio St’s defensive line vs Texas offensive line and much more

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Always College Football: Notre Dame, Ohio St & Penn St dominate, Texas survives | Always College Football

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 02:12:32 -0000

Penn State closed out 2024 with a dominating win over Boise State - are the Nittany Lions ready for Notre Dame who dominated SEC Champion Georgia. Texas looked like it was going to roll Arizona State until Cam Skattebo took over and forced overtime, but the Longhorns held on and now face an Ohio State team that absolutely dominated #1 Oregon and looks like they are playing on a different level than everyone else. McElroy breaks down the quarterfinal games and what’s next in the semifinals.

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Always College Football: Penn St & Texas look to avoid upsets, a Rose Bowl Rematch & Sugar Bowl showdown | Always College Football

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:30:00 -0000

The quarterfinals of the CFP are here and McElroy gives you the BIGGEST questions that will help determine the outcomes. Will Ashton Jeanty be able to run on Penn State, can Cam Skattebo spark Arizona State in the upset over Texas? Who will create more big plays: Oregon or Ohio State in the much anticipated rematch. Can Notre Dame run on Georgia or will Gunner Stockton step in and save Georgia’s title dreams?

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Always College Football: McElroy and Josh Pate talk Natty hopes for Georgia, Ohio St dominance & more | Always College Football

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000

McElroy and Josh Pate go over the first round of the CFP and talk about the negative reaction from media members, how to fix the “most deserving vs best team” debate, and why we NEED to stop using fictional Vegas lines for hypothetical games and much more. Plus, does Gunner Stockton make Georgia better, could Texas be overlooking Arizona State, is Boise State ready for the BIG stage against a really good Penn State squad and can Oregon beat Ohio State TWICE in a season? The guys go over it all plus give their picks for National Title winners.

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Always College Football: Ohio State, Notre Dame & Penn State dominate - Texas holds on in CFP 1st round | Always College Football

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:30:00 -0000

Notre Dame hosted the first CFP game on campus and dominated an Indiana team that didn’t have a good game plan. Penn State’s defense crushed SMU’s dreams before the 1st quarter was over. Texas held off a good Clemson team by running the ball all over the Tigers and Ohio State flexed hard on Tennessee and looked like a team on a mission from the start. McElroy breaks down the 1st round games and has a few more general takeaways for all of us i.e. stop with the hypothetical matchups in the CFP (looking at you SEC fans).

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Always College Football: Will Texas, Ohio State, Notre Dame & PSU protect home field in the CFP | Always College Football

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:55:00 -0000

The first round of the College Football playoff is here! Will Notre Dame be able to run the football against Indiana or will the Hoosiers continue their remarkable run? Can SMU hold up in the trenches or will Penn State hammer down in the 2nd half, who will perform better, Clemson’s Cade Klubnik or Texas’ Quinn Ewers and can Ohio State bounce back on offense against a strong Tennessee defense? McElroy breaks down all the games and asks the questions that will determine the outcomes.

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Always College Football: Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman talks CFP prep, adversity & more + transfer portal updates | Always College Football

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:58:00 -0000

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joins McElroy to talk CFP prep, scouting Indiana, adversity this Fighting Irish team has faced, a December playoff game in South Bend and much more. Plus Louisville, Florida State and Auburn picked up big transfer QB’s and there are plenty more on the market, McElroy talks fits for each player and goes over the running back and wide receiver market. Bill Belichick’s move to North Carolina gained a lot of attention, McElroy talks about what it means for the Tar Heels and college football in general.

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Always College Football: Oregon HC Dan Lanning talks CFP prep, BIG 10 Championship & more + McElroy's coaching carousel updates | Always College Football

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:55:00 -0000

Dan Lanning joins the show and talks with Greg McElroy about the Ducks impact transfer players this year, especially Dillion Gabriel, how they are handling the new calendar in the 12 team CFP while remaining balanced, the Tennessee vs Ohio State game and much more. Plus is Bill Belichick really going to go to North Carolina? McElroy goes over all the latest moves from a busy coaching carousel and tells you who fits and who doesn’t.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 5 CFP rankings reaction: Oregon’s path, Alabama out & more | Always College Football

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:23:53 -0000

The first 12 team College Football playoff ranking is official. SMU stays in, pushing Alabama out, Oregon’s path is tougher than Penn State’s, Ohio State looks to get right vs Tennessee and there’s a battle of Indiana (which NO one saw coming). Boise State and Arizona State get a buy while the ACC Champion Clemson is a 12 seed. Year 1 is wild and McElroy tells you what the committee did right, the issues he has and what can be fixed to make the 12 team CFP better.

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Always College Football: Oregon, Georgia, Clemson, & ASU all win - does SMU stay in the CFP | Always College Football

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:59:00 -0000

Championship weekend delivered! Arizona State dominates Iowa State, Ashton Jeanty does it again as Boise State wins another Mountain West championship. Oregon wins a shootout against Penn State, Georgia takes down Texas but what is the injury update of Carson Beck and will he be back for the CFP? Clemson blows a 17 point lead but beats SMU in a walk-off field goal, now the question is should it be SMU or Alabama with the last playoff spot. McElroy breaks it all down plus tells you who he thinks should get in and first round bye’s.

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Always College Football: Texas, SMU, Oregon and Arizona State look to make history & more previews | Always College Football

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:55:02 -0000

Conference championship week is here and we have questions we want answered. Can Georgia become just the 2nd team in the last 115 years to beat Texas twice in a season, will Clemson knock off SMU and knock Alabama out of the CFP? Will Oregon keep rolling or will Penn State prove the doubters wrong, will it be Iowa State or Arizona State repping the BIG 12 in the CFP and is Boise State on upset alert? McElroy answers these and much more in previewing all 9 conference championship games.

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Always College Football: Alabama is in, was it the right call & will Clemson knock them out? | Always College Football

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:01:00 -0000

The penultimate rankings are out and the CFP committee put Alabama ahead of Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina. Was that the right move? McElroy breaks down the resumes and flaws of all four teams. Plus is SMU in with a loss, how much will the seedings change after championship weekend and just who has the best chance to win it all.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 - CFP rankings dilemma, the Notre Dame machine & more | Always College Football

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:30:00 -0000

Ohio State’s most inexcusable loss in memory, Texas looks like they have been in the SEC for years, the Notre Dame machine keeps rolling along and FOUR teams who changed conferences this year are playing for conference championships. McElroy breaks it down in his top 10 takeaways from Week 14, plus what to do with Miami, Alabama, South Carolina and Ole Miss in what should be the most intriguing rankings ever!

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Always College Football: Texas & Notre Dame with HUGE road wins, Ohio State & Miami fall flat | Always College Football

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:50:00 -0000

The regular season is over and wow did that weekend deliver. Georgia wins in 8 OT’s, Travis Hunter delivers a Heisman performance, Ryan Day and Ohio State lost to Michigan AGAIN, Notre Dame gets TWO pick 6’s in the final minutes for the victory over USC, Miami falls short against Syracuse and will (probably) miss the CFP while South Carolina takes down Clemson to make a CFP push. McElroy gives his instant reaction to it all plus gives his take on flag planting.

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Always College Football: Rivalry Week previews - Can Notre Dame, Tennessee & Texas A&M keep CFP hopes alive | Always College Football

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:11:00 -0000

It’s the last week of the regular season and SO much is on the line. Ryan Day looks to break a 3 game losing streak to Michigan, Alabama tries to rebound to keep slim CFP hopes alive in the Iron Bowl, Texas and Texas A&M renew a rivalry while Notre Dame heads out west to USC looking to secure a home playoff game. McElroy previews all the big games and tells you if Tennessee & Miami are on upset alert, who will win between Clemson and South Carolina and who will take charge in the BIG 12.

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McElroy’s Top 10: Ohio State the best, what’s next for the SEC and Indiana + more takeaways | Always College Football

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:30:00 -0000

McElroy gives you his Top 10 takeaways from a wild week 13. Is Ohio State the best team in the country and does Indiana still belong in the CFP discussion? Can Alabama & Ole Miss rebound and make the CFP or will the top teams like Penn State, Texas and Notre Dame continue to dominate. Where does the BIG 12 stand and what is the ceiling for their conference champion and how many teams from the SEC and ACC should make the CFP?

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Always College Football: SEC Upsets, BIG 12 chaos, Ohio State & Notre Dame dominance & more reaction | Always College Football

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:09:32 -0000

What a wild day in college football! Ohio State’s defense dominates as the Buckeyes take down Indiana, now are the Hoosiers out of the CFP? Alabama goes down as Milroe struggles, Ole Miss loses at Florida taking them out of the CFP race. Kansas runs all over Colorado, Notre Dame dominates, Penn State holds on and McElroy is here to deliver his instant reaction as the College Football Playoff takes shape.

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Always College Football: What Ohio State & Ole Miss MUST prove + more week 13 previews | Always College Football

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:55:00 -0000

Is Indiana for real? That’s the question that everyone is asking and will be answered on Saturday. McElroy gives you his break down plus tells you why Ole Miss better be careful at Florida, what to expect from a HUGE weekend in the BIG 12 and if Alabama, Notre Dame or Penn State are on upset alert. Plus more previews from all the teams in the college football playoff race.

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Always College Football: McElroy & Cowherd discuss who DESERVES to be in the CFP | Always College Football

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:48:25 -0000

McElroy and Colin Cowherd look at the CFP rankings and which teams deserve to be in, the impact of cold weather games in the CFP, if we should believe in Penn State and wonder if Oregon can handle a CFP run. What should we make of Alabama, Texas, Ohio State and do any of them have enough to win a National Championship and can Deion Sanders and Colorado really run the table? Plus what happened to Brian Kelly and LSU, who you should trust in the SEC and so much more.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10 - How many SEC teams should get in the CFP & more takeaways | Always College Football

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:30:00 -0000

Georgia looked like the team we thought they were with Carson Beck shining, Tennessee is not dead but the defense needed to step up (and didn’t), Texas needs to get the offense rolling before it’s too late and did Travis Hunter just lock up the Heisman. McElroy breaks it all down plus tells you about the (ridiculous) conference tiebreakers and asks how many SEC teams should get into the College Football Playoff.

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Always College Football: Georgia’s statement, Oregon survives, LSU issues & more | Always College Football

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:09:40 -0000

Georgia got a huge statement win at home over Tennessee, Oregon survives a scare at Wisconsin while Texas takes care of Arkansas. BYU loses to Kansas at home ending any hope of an at-large CFP bid while the rest of the BIG 12 gets crazy as Arizona State takes down Kansas State and Colorado just keeps winning. Notre Dame, SMU and Clemson all won and more reaction from week 12 from McElroy. Plus what to make of LSU and Brian Kelly’s third loss in a row.

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Always College Football: Texas & Oregon on the road, Georgia’s CFP hopes on the line & more previews | Always College Football

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:50:00 -0000

Tennessee heads to Athens to try and end Georgia’s playoff hopes, Texas & Oregon hit the road and try to avoid upsets to Arkansas and Wisconsin while Colorado and BYU play host to dangerous BIG 12 teams Utah and Kansas. Can Notre Dame and SMU keep the offense going, do Ohio State and LSU have anything to worry about? McElroy breaks it all down in his week 12 previews plus gives you the GIANT KILLERS to keep an eye on.

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Always College Football: McElroy & Pollack talk CFP rankings, answer who can actually WIN the National Title & more | Always College Football

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:11:00 -0000

The latest CFP rankings are out and McElroy sits down with David Pollack to break it all down and discuss why Texas and Penn State are ranked so high, if Georgia can fix their issues, what teams they think can actually WIN a national championship and how many the ACC and BIG should get in. Plus, the guys talk about this being the most wide open national championship race since 2007 and how southern teams fare if and when they have to play up north in December.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10: Alabama & Ole Miss are scary, tiebreaker chaos & more | Always College Football

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:03:00 -0000

Alabama and Ole Miss looked like complete teams in their huge wins over the weekend, while questions remain for Brian Kelly and Kirby Smart. Miami’s luck ran out but is that a good thing for the Hurricanes and are we ready for a Colorado vs BYU BIG 12 Championship? McElroy breaks it down in his Top 10 takeaways from week 11 plus tells you to be on the lookout for brand bias in the College Football playoff rankings.

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Always College Football: SEC Showdowns, Top 25 upset alerts and more week 11 previews | Always College Football

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:16:41 -0000

Georgia heads to Ole Miss looking to avoid turnovers and an upset, while Alabama takes on LSU in Baton Rouge at night, no easy task for either team. Does Florida have a chance at Texas, can Georgia Tech shock Miami and will Clemson prove they belong in the top 25 by getting a win at Virginia Tech? McElroy previews them all plus tells you why Indiana will run over Michigan, why Washington will keep it close vs Penn State and what to expect from BYU vs Utah in the Holy War.

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Always College Football: Rankings reaction: SEC & BIG 10 dominate, disrespect for BYU, Tennessee & SMU | Always College Football

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:22:26 -0000

The first College Football rankings are in and McElroy is here to give you his full breakdown. Not much of a surprise in the Top 10 but some questions about Texas and Penn State’s best wins and should BYU be worried about their first reaction. Should Clemson, and Army even be ranked, will Notre Dame hold inside the Top 10 and if you are an SMU fan should you be worried? Plus we play a game of “what if” with Miami, Texas and Notre Dame.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10: Oregon clearly the best, how good are the rest? | Always College Football

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:25:00 -0000

Ohio State won with their C-game, Carson Beck has Georgia all over the map, Texas A&M is humbled and can we PLEASE stop propping up Penn State until they win a big game. McElroy breaks it all down in his Top 10 takeaways and asks the question just how good are Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Indiana? Plus we give you what the top 15 should be and tell you why big name programs like USC, Oklahoma, Michigan and Florida might not want to make bowl plans just yet.

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Always College Football: Ohio State wins a big one, Georgia avoids the upset, others not so lucky | Always College Football

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:02:12 -0000

On a day filled with upsets it was the top teams that showed they can win when it mattered most as Ohio State took down Penn State for a statement win and Georgia pulled away from Florida. Others were not so lucky as South Carolina humbled Texas A&M, while Iowa St and Clemson lost at home. SMU, Indiana and Tennessee just keep winning and McElroy is here to give you his instant analysis.

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Always College Football: Is chaos looming in week 10? Ohio St vs Penn St showdown and more previews | Always College Football

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:33:23 -0000

McElroy previews the big week 10 slate. Will Penn State hand Ohio State their 2nd loss or can the Buckeyes continue their dominance over the Nittany Lions? Is Texas A&M on upset alert at South Carolina and who’s CFP hopes will stay alive between Pittsburgh and SMU? Florida looks to stun Georgia, #1 Oregon visits the Big House, Arkansas looks to end the Ole Miss season while Louisville looks for their first EVER win against Clemson, plus much more and Giant Killers.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s CFP primer: the locks, the probables and the desperate teams | Always College Football

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0000

The College Football Playoff rankings come out next week and McElroy does his best to break down the 27 teams that are still in the race. Are Oregon and Penn State locks, where dp Georgia, Ohio State and Miami end up? Can Notre Dame overcome a soft schedule with an 11-1 record, does Indiana have enough quality wins if they stumble once and can Clemson run the table? Plus what to do with Alabama, LSU, SMU and Ole Miss. We answer all these questions and give the odds that each team wins out to reach the CFP.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10: A&M’s rise, Alabama back on track, Notre Dame is GOOD & more | Always College Football

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:15:00 -0000

Texas A&M is on the rise under Elko, Ohio State and Penn State survived to set up a HUGE showdown, Texas got by Vanderbilt but has some things to clean up, Alabama is back on track but are they still in the hunt in a SEC Championship that is starting to take shape. Also, haters beware…Notre Dame is pretty good, the Big 12 is exciting and some surprise undefeated teams are tough to evaluate. McElroy breaks it all down in his Top 10 takeaways plus gives you what the Top 15 should be.

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Always College Football: Texas & Ohio St survive, A&M atop the SEC, Colorado is bowl bound and more | Always College Football

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:59:49 -0000

Texas A&M takes down LSU in College Station moving to the top of the SEC. Ohio State survives a scare from Nebraska while Penn State (minus Allar in the 2nd half) takes care of Wisconsin, setting up a HUGE BIG Ten matchup next week. Texas holds on vs Vanderbilt, Alabama dominates and Ole Miss sends Oklahoma into a tailspin. Colorado is bowl eligible and in the hunt for the BIG 12 title, Notre Dame just keeps winning and more instant reaction from week 9.

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Always College Football: Must wins for Notre Dame & Alabama, SEC showdowns + more previews | Always College Football

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:59:00 -0000

Notre Dame takes on a dangerous (and undefeated) Navy team while Alabama hosts Missouri in MUST win situations to keep CFP hopes alive for all FOUR teams. LSU travels to Texas A&M with the top of the SEC on the line. Texas heads to Vanderbilt who looks to drop anchor on another blue blood, while Oregon, Penn State and Ohio State better not get caught looking with Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska trying to pull an upset. McElroy breaks it all down plus gives you his GIANT KILLERS.

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Always College Football: McElroy & Todd Blackledge talk Oregon, Ohio St, Penn St, Indiana & more

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:59:00 -0000

McElroy and Todd Blackledge go deep into the BIG 10 to discuss the Oregon weapons and if they can hold #1, if Ohio State’s defensive line can hold up, what Penn State’s ceiling is this year, if Indiana and Illinois are for real and how many BIG 10 teams can make the CFP. Plus, is Georgia back to being the best team in the SEC and is the Army Navy undefeated seasons the best story of the college football season. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10: Georgia’s defense, Texas QB's, ACC wide open & more

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:50:00 -0000

McElroy gives his top 10 takeaways from a HUGE week 8 in college football. Georgia showed it still has a championship defense, Tennessee showed it might be a championship contender, Alabama isn’t dead yet but they have to grow up fast, while the ACC is up for grabs as Miami, Clemson and SMU try to avoid a nightmare scenario. Texas got a baptism by fire in the SEC and was it the right call to pull Ewers for Manning, and is it time to panic at Oklahoma, Michigan, USC and Utah. Plus McElroy gives you what the Top 15 should be.

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Always College Football: Georgia takes down #1, Alabama loses again, Miami survives & more

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:35:12 -0000

Georgia goes to Austin and takes down #1 Texas, Tennessee beats Alabama in Knoxville (again) giving the Tide their second loss before November for the first time since 2007, Miami, BYU and Iowa State all survive to stay undefeated, Notre Dame, Clemson and LSU keep winning, Indiana is for real and there are some REAL questions about Michigan. McElroy breaks it all down in our Sunday edition of ACF.

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Always College Football: McElroy breaks down road prove it games for Miami, Georgia & Alabama + more previews

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:35:00 -0000

Texas hosts Georgia while Tennessee welcomes Alabama in a HUGE SEC slate this weekend. Will the Longhorns stay atop the SEC and can the Tide right the ship? Indiana looks to stay undefeated as Nebraska comes to town and can Illinois give the defending national champs Michigan their THIRD loss of the season? Can Louisville derail Miami’s season and are Oregon, Notre Dame, Iowa State and LSU on upset alert?! McElroy breaks it all down in the week 8 preview. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy & Colt McCoy talk Georgia vs Texas, Texas A&M, the playoffs & more

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

McElroy and Colt McCoy get together to talk Texas vs Georgia, Ohio State’s future, the craziness of the 12 team playoff and what if Colt didn’t get hurt in the 2010 National Championship game. Plus who is the ONE program that Colt wanted a piece of when he was at Texas?! | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy’s TOP 10 takeaways: Oregon & the BIG 10 are for real, Texas leads an unpredictable SEC & more

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:40:00 -0000

Oregon and Penn State walked away with HUGE wins last weekend but don’t think Ohio State is going away, Texas is the best team in the country and they are showing it. Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia have work to do, oh and don’t sleep on LSU in what can only be described as the craziest season in the SEC in recent memory. McElroy gives you his top 10 takeaways from a drama filled week 7 in college football. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Oregon, LSU & Tennessee deliver the drama & more Week 7 reaction

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:56:00 -0000

Oregon showed it is among the nations elite by beating Ohio State, while Ryan Day’s big game troubles continue. Penn State gets a huge comeback victory over USC while LSU stuns Ole Miss in OT giving the Rebels 2 losses in their last 3 games. Alabama and Tennessee survive scares from South Carolina and Florida respectively. Texas and Georgia take care of business, setting up a huge matchup next week and McElroy is here to give you all his instant analysis of a great week 7 in CFB | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy previews Texas vs Oklahoma, Ohio St vs Oregon, Ole Miss vs LSU and more from week 7

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:20:00 -0000

Statement Saturday is here and McElroy will get you prepared for an amazing week 7. How will Alabama rebound vs South Carolina, Can Oklahoma “keep it ugly” and take down Texas, is Ole Miss vs LSU a CFP elimination game? Plus Ohio State heads to Oregon for what could be the 1st of 2 (or 3) meetings this year, Penn State travels to USC and the the BIG 12 is on full display with BYU, Colorado, Iowa St and Utah all in action. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy and Barrie talk ‘Perception vs Reality’ with Ohio St, USC, Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma & more

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:20:00 -0000

McElroy and Matt Barrie look ahead to week 7 in college football and discuss perception vs reality with some of the top teams. Who needs the win more: Oklahoma or Texas, can Alabama bounce back in a BIG way against South Carolina and does Oregon have the same roster power as Ohio State? Plus will Tennessee bounce back or are the Gators playing tough for Billy Napier, and can you trust anyone in the BIG 12.

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Always College Football: McElroy’s TOP 10 - Alabama issues, Tennessee & USC at crossroads, ACC up for grabs & more

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:45:00 -0000

McElroy breaks down his TOP 10 takeaways from a historic week 6 in college football. Are their BIG concerns with the Alabama defense, where do Tennessee and USC go after humbling losses on the road. Don’t look now but the ACC is more interesting that we thought with Miami escaping (again) and Clemson, Pittsburgh and SMU looking strong. DO NOT sleep on Army, Navy and Boise State plus McElroy tells you what the TOP 15 should look like. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama, USC & Tennessee STUNNED; CHAOS in College Football

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 15:07:47 -0000

The first weekend in October delivered absolute CHAOS in college football. THREE SEC Top 10 teams lost when Alabama, Tennessee and Missouri went down - what does that say about the top of the conference? USC loses on the road at Minnesota, Washington hands Michigan their 2nd loss of the season, Miami survives with the help of the refs (again) and Ohio State, Georgia & Ole Miss win big and there is a real Heisman favorite out in Bosie with Ashton Jeanty and McElroy is here to tell you all about it. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Tennessee, Michigan, Ole Miss & Miami look for road statement wins! McElroy previews Week 6

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0000

There is one ranked vs ranked game as Missouri travels to College Station to take on Texas A&M, however, SIX Top 15 teams are on the road! Can Tennessee, Clemson, Ole Miss, USC, and Miami avoid the road upset? McElroy tells who, if any, are on upset alert and if UNLV, Pittsburgh, Duke, Indiana and Rutgers can stay undefeated. Plus we give you the ‘GIANT KILLERS’, they have been pretty good…just sayin.

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Always College Football: McElroy gives his surprises, letdowns, October expectations and CFP predictions after 5 weeks

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Five weeks into the college football season and there are some surprises to say the least. Who saw Alabama entering October as the #1 team (with a STUD freshman receiver and no Saban), or Florida State sitting at 1-4, or BYU, Indiana and others undefeated? McElroy looks at the best and worst of the first month of the season, plus tells you who he thinks will get into the CFP from what he has seen so far. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy’s Top 10: Alabama still KING, BIG 12 WIDE open, Ole Miss ain’t there & more

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:34:00 -0000

Alabama is STILL the king of college football, Jalen Milroe looks incredible, Georgia has some work to do, Ole Miss ain’t there yet and Notre Dame may just be who we thought they were - and that can be dangerous for the rest of CFB. Plus Colorado and BYU are leading the BIG 12 - who had that and can it hold, the regular season STILL matters, QB dependency for top teams is at an all time high and much more as McElroy gives you his TOP 10 takeaways from week 5.| Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama wins a classic, Ole Miss stumbles at home, Notre Dame takes a step & more reaction from McElroy

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:04:39 -0000

McElroy gives his instant analysis from Alabama’s epic win over Georgia in Tuscaloosa, Ole Miss going down at HOME vs Kentucky, the BIG 12 is all over the place with Arizona upsetting Utah, Colorado dominating UCF and BYU looking like the best of all of them. Plus McElroy looks at the BIG wins for Notre Dame over Louisville, Oklahoma over Auburn and Michigan surviving a late scare from Minnesota and much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy previews Georgia vs Alabama, Louisville vs Notre Dame and the rest of week 5

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:24:08 -0000

Just how good is Kalen DeBoer and will there be a home field advantage for the Tide? Can Notre Dame run on Louisville, will Virginia Tech give Miami any trouble and what to make of the loser of the Oklahoma/Auburn game? Plus, can Arkansas take down Texas A&M, can Rutgers and Indiana both stay undefeated and will Colorado take down UCF to keep proving the doubters wrong? McElroy answers all these questions and previews all the games you need to know about in week 5. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy and David Pollack talk Alabama vs Georgia, Notre Dame’s future & much more

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:01:28 -0000

McElroy and David Pollack go toe to toe on the Dawgs vs the Crimson Tide. Will Kirby and Georgia push Alabama down without Saban, is DeBoer ready for his 1st SEC game and what will the narrative be if UGA comes out on top? The guys talk about the perception of Tennessee football, the messy situation at Auburn, if Notre Dame can show life against Louisville and figure out if there is anyone outside of the SEC, Ohio State and Miami that could actually WIN the national title this year. Plus, McElroy gives his Top 4 in the P4. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy's Top 10: Tennessee CAN win the Natty, Clemson stock is UP, panic at Auburn & Oklahoma?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0000

Tennessee is a legit National Title contender, USC is MUCH better than they were last year, Michigan found an identity, Colorado and the BIG 12 are a ton of fun but are they GOOD, and do we really have to give a playoff spot to a G5 team this year? Plus is it time to panic or be patient at Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Auburn? McElroy gives his TOP 10 takeaways from a wild week 4 | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Tennessee’s defense, Michigan’s run game, Colorado’s miracle & more from week 4

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:49:00 -0000

Michigan goes full BIG 10 with a ‘ 3 yards and cloud of dust’ win over USC where the Wolverines passed for a total of 32 yards. Tennessee walked into Norman and took care of business - was it Volunteer’s defense or a below average Sooner offense that was the difference? Colorado’s miracle win might catapult the Buff's moving forward, Arch Manning looked good in his first career start while North Carolina looked AWFUL for Mack Brown. McElroy breaks it all down plus more instant reaction from week 4. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Oklahoma & Michigan try to SILENCE the doubters; Utah vs Oklahoma St showdown + more week 4 previews

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:55:45 -0000

Welcome to the SEC Oklahoma - are the Sooners ready? Can Michigan play bully ball vs USC, is the winner of Oklahoma State vs Utah the leader in the BIG 12, and can Nebraska show they are for real? McElroy answers all these questions plus looks ahead to Clemson, Notre Dame, Louisville, Auburn and West Virginia looking to protect their home turf and more breakdowns from a busy weekend ahead in college football. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: All aboard the HYPE train: Tennessee, Texas, Nebraska & USC

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:15:00 -0000

McElroy and Josh Pate sit down to discuss if Texas is ready to handle the HYPE, if Georgia dropping to #2 is good for them (or a sign?), is Nebraska for REAL and if the BIG 12 can get more than 1 team in the CFP. Plus who needs the win more Tennessee or Oklahoma and what it will say about each program, and can USC go into MICHIGAN and get a win or with the Wolverines play bully ball and get back on track. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Week 3 Takeaways: Big 12 = most fun, SEC = lots of CFP teams, FSU/Florida …Yikes

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:50:00 -0000

Georgia is going to be fine but needs to get healthy, Alabama is playing to Milroe’s strength, The G5 has had a TREMENDOUS start to the season while Florida and Florida State have looked just down right TERRIBLE. The BIG 10 is a work in progress, the ACC is probably a 1 bid league in the CFP, the BIG 12 might be the most fun conference to watch right now and the SEC will load up with teams in the CFP. All that and more as McElroy gives you his biggest takeaways from week 3 of the college football season. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Milroe & Manning impress, BIG 10’s rough day, Georgia survives and more week 3 reaction

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:25:00 -0000

Jalen Milroe and Alabama took care of business at Wisconsin, LSU fought back for a good win at South Carolina, Florida and Florida State are both an absolute mess, Notre Dame found an identity, Tennessee continues to look dominate, Georgia survives a scare at Kentucky and more instant reaction from McElroy on week 3. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama’s 1st test, A&M road woes, FSU & Notre Dame desperation + more week 3 previews

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:16:50 -0000

Kalen DeBoer takes Alabama on the road to Wisconsin for the 1st test of his tenure, Texas A&M looks for their 1st win on the road since 2021, Florida State looks for their 1st win of the season and we have the return of good ol’ PAC 12 rivalries. Plus Notre Dame tries to right the ship at Purdue, the ‘Backyard Brawl’ and who is on UPSET alert? McElroy breaks it all down as we preview week 3 of the college football season. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy & Finebaum discuss “Put up or Shut up" teams - LSU, Florida, Auburn, Notre Dame & more

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Paul Finebaum and Greg McElroy look ahead to week 3 in college football and discuss possible narratives coming out of the weekend. Who needs the win more Texas A&M or Florida, can LSU and Brian Kelly afford a loss at South Carolina, and is Hugh Freeze all in at Auburn? Plus can Marcus Freeman gain back the confidence from Notre Dame fans, will Florida State rebound vs Memphis and does the SEC have 5 teams that can legit win a National Title? Plus McElroy gives you his “Top 4 in the P4” after 2 weeks of the season. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Week 2 TAKEAWAYS: SEC dominating, welcome back Nebraska, Notre Dame & Michigan struggles

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:30:00 -0000

Tennessee is back on (Rocky) TOP, what is the ceiling for the Vols? Texas looks like one of the most complete teams in college football (along with Georgia), Michigan and Notre Dame have offensive issues, the question is when can they get it fixed? Auburn is still on a rollercoaster with Hugh Freeze, the BIG 12 might be better than the ACC and Nebraska fans get the winner they deserve. McElroy goes over all of these plus more of his top 10 takeaways from week 2. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Texas, Tennessee and Nebraska dominate while Notre Dame is exposed + more week 2 reaction

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:54:55 -0000

Texas went into the BIG house and dominated a good, but not great, Michigan team. Tennessee put the country on notice that they might have the best defense in the SEC and Notre Dame got exposed as a fraud in the CFP race by getting bullied and losing at home to Northern Illinois. Nebraska put on a defensive show at home against Colorado and more takeaways from week 2 | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Nebraska, Texas & Tennessee look for early signature wins + more Week 2 previews

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Week 2 is here and McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns you will find anywhere. Texas visits Michigan for the first regular season meeting ever between the two programs - will it be the Longhorns or Wolverines who make a statement. Can Nebraska beat Colorado and start 2-0 for the 1st time since 2016? Is Nico and Tennessee ready for primetime against a tough NC State defense? McElroy answers all those questions plus gives you some sleeper games to watch and potential GIANT killers. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: What a win would mean for Colorado & Michigan + Notre Dame’s new ceiling

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:19:13 -0000

McElroy is joined by Brady Quinn to discuss what went wrong with Florida State (and why preseason rankings can cause this) and what the new ceiling is for Notre Dame in 2024. Plus, McElroy and Quinn discuss what a win would mean for Michigan over Texas and if Colorado can go into Nebraska and beat the Huskers. We also hit the mailbag and talk UNC QBs, preseason rankings and what can be done to get better matchups throughout the season | Always College Football

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Always College Football: USC is different, SEC QB play stands out, a deeper BIG 10 and more takeaways from week 1

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:45:00 -0000

USC looked different in their win over LSU who has now dropped 5 straight season openers. Miami is more than just a CFP contender and Clemson is not out of it..yet. Notre Dame needs to get the passing game going, Freshman were balling this weekend and is the BIG 10 deeper than we thought? McElroy goes over his Top 10 takeaways plus gives huge props to Travis Hunter who might be the best player in the country. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: STATEMENT wins for Notre Dame, Georgia & Miami + more Week 1 reaction

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:38:43 -0000

Georgia dominated Clemson showing why they are the #1 team, leaving Clemson fans to wonder - what’s next? Miami and Cam Ward looked comfortable in an impressive victory at Florida while the Gators begin what will be a LONG season. Notre Dame silenced their doubters (and the Texas A&M crowd) in a huge road win. Oregon and Michigan won - but not nearly as impressive as some would have thought. A lot of SEC QB’s - including Arch Manning - looked great in game 1. Alabama, Ole Miss and Tennessee looked like well oiled machines plus much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami & LSU with BIG week 1 prove it games

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Week 1 is here and McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns you will find anywhere. Georgia starts their quest to get back to the top with a tough test against Clemson, Miami enters the swamp with a bullseye on their back. Can the Notre Dame O-Line hold up in College Station and will the rebuilt defenses of LSU and USC showout in Vegas? McElroy answers all those questions plus gives you some sleeper games to watch and potential GIANT killers.

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Always College Football: McElroy and Booger McFarland talk potential narratives after week 1

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Want to know what people will be saying after the games? Well, McElroy and Booger McFarland go over the Sunday and Monday narratives today! With a loss will it be Florida or Miami fans that turn on their coach, do LSU fans appreciate Brian Kelly even if he starts 0-1 and what if USC takes the L, can Lincoln Riley convince Trojan faithful he can right the ship quickly? No one will be surprised if Georgia wins BUT, if it’s Clemson then how does that change the focus of the year for both programs, plus a Notre Dame win would go a long way convincing people they are a real CFP contender. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: 2024 College Football fan primer: 10 things you should NEVER do

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:55:56 -0000

Do you consider yourself a smart college football fan? Do you break down rosters, depth charts and love a great debate amongst friends (and people on the internet), then we have a list for you. McElroy gives his top 10 things you should NEVER do. NEVER use conference record vs. other leagues as a way to support your conference’s superiority, NEVER cite star rankings on why a player should be good, NEVER claim that if team X was in another conference they would dominate it and much more. Plus what Georgia Tech’s win over FSU means and numbers you need to know heading into week 1. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Ryan Day Exclusive + names to know that will shape the season

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:49:31 -0000

Ryan Day joins the show after naming Will Howard QB1 and tells us what he and Chip Kelly can do for the Buckeyes offense, why the defense will be dominant and a fantastic high school story about Caleb Downs that Ohio State fans won’t want to miss. Plus who are the players you don’t know about but absolutely need to before kickoff 2024 - McElroy gives you 14 that could help shape the season. Oh and COLLEGE FOOTBALL is back on Saturday as we preview Florida State vs Georgia Tech in Ireland | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy’s conference championship game and CFP predictions

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:34:49 -0000

You’ve heard the rest now hear the best (at least the most accurate, go ahead check the receipts). Greg McElroy gives his conference championship game predictions for the BIG 10, SEC, ACC and BIG 12. Plus he breaks down the 12 teams that will make the College Football playoff and explains why it's possible the SEC will get 5 teams in while the BIG 12 and ACC may be 1 bid leagues. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Potential concerns for Georgia, Notre Dame, LSU & more buzz from camp

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:43:00 -0000

Kirby Smart mentioned “depth” in his press conference 10 times, is their reason to be concerned about the Dawgs heading into 2024? Notre Dame and Texas A&M have not named all their starters yet before their big matchup in week 1, how different will LSU’s offense look like without Daniels (and Denbrock), will Oklahoma’s offense be able to keep up with their elite defense and if Will Howard is not “extraordinary” is that OK for Ohio State. McElroy answers all those questions plus more as we breakdown the end of camp | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy & Colin Cowherd discuss the power struggle between the SEC & BIG 10

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:03:46 -0000

Colin Cowherd joins Greg McElroy to discuss the expectations for Lincoln Riley at USC, what success looks like for the new BIG 10 teams and why they will have an easier time than Texas and Oklahoma will in the SEC. Plus what to make of Michigan (both on and off the field), is Notre Dame really that good, should everyone know and respect Ole Miss and McElroy tells Colin why he LOVES Miami in 2024. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Top 25 reaction + camp buzz from Florida, Tennessee, Ohio State & more

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:45:07 -0000

Georgia looks to break the “curse” of preseason #1 team, the Big 10 starts off with 2 of the top 3 teams, Ole Miss has its highest preseason ranking since 1970 and the rest of the SEC sets a record with 9 ranked teams. McElroy takes a look and tells you who is undervalued, overvalued and who from the Top 10 might not be there by season's end. Plus we hit some “camp buzz” from around the country highlighting some good news at Wisconsin, Florida, Texas, USC, Miami and more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Conference chaos, upsets & dark horses: Discussing the “What if’s’ of 2024

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:47:04 -0000

The college football season is just a few short weeks away and McElroy dives into some of the biggest ‘what ifs’ before kickoff. What if Michigan beats Ohio State again, or Nebraska misses a bowl game, or Penn State loses to West Virginia in week 1. What if Clemson beats Georgia or Alabama loses 3 games or Nico Iamaleava is a Heisman finalist. Plus injuries hit Notre Dame, Tennessee and Nebraska and we look at the impact it will have and potential replacements. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Is 10-2 good enough to make the CFP?

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:42:13 -0000

10 wins has always been the sign of a very good season and it is assumed that 10 wins should earn a berth in the 12 team CFP - not so fast my friend. McElroy goes through the SEC, BIG 10, BIG 12 and ACC to tell you that not all 10-2’s are created equal. In depth breakdowns on why the BIG 12 will be a 1 bid conference, why Missouri better win at least 11 and why Notre Dame is NOT a lock at 10-2. Plus do Ohio State, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, Clemson and Alabama have anything to worry about with “only” 10 wins. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Big 12 Tiers: Where do Utah, West Virginia & Colorado come in?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:28:01 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers’ in the BIG 12 as four new teams enter the conference. Is there a legit National Championship contender in the conference? Will the new teams Utah, Colorado and Arizona step in and challenge right away or will Oklahoma State or Kansas State take the reins as the dominant team? Is there a sleeper in UCF or Kansas (yes that Kansas) that can make the CFP? Plus we hit the mailbag and McElroy answers if Ryan Day is in danger of being considered overrated, if FSU and Clemson will be in the ACC until 2036 and how exciting will college football be in November! | Always College Football

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Always College Football: SEC Tiers: Georgia, Texas, Alabama and then WHO?

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:35:00 -0000

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers’ in the SEC as they look to return to the top of the mountain in 2024. Who can win a Natty? Well we know the traditional powers of Alabama, Georgia and Texas are all capable, but everyone needs to understand that Ole Miss CAN win the National Championship this year. Missouri, Tennessee and LSU all look to make the 12 team CFP and might if a few key pieces come together. Plus Auburn, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and, yes Florida, can all play spoiler and might make things interesting in November. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: ACC Tiers: Miami, Clemson, Florida St and then WHO?

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:55:02 -0000

The ACC has a lot of questions heading into the 2024 season - and we are only talking ON the field. McElroy breaks down the tier’s of ACC teams and tells you why Clemson, Florida State and Miami are all at the top but not national title contenders (yet). Plus can NC State and Louisville crash the party and earn a CFP bid? Is the new guy SMU a threat or will it be Virginia Tech, and all their returning production, be the feel good story of the ACC in ‘24? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Big 10 Tiers: Ohio St, Oregon, Penn St and then WHO?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:41:47 -0000

Greg McElroy goes through the BIG 10 and breaks down who falls into championship contention, CFP contention, dark horses, sleepers and more. Find out why McElroy has Penn State as a tier 1 team and Michigan as tier 2. Is Iowa a CFP contender and will Washington, USC and Nebraska surprise a few teams and make a move? Is conference supremacy on the line for the BIG 10 this year? Plus, Nick Saban field and the ACC claiming the toughest non conference schedule in CFB. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Saban still top draw, Texas and Oklahoma ready & more SEC takeaways

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:50:00 -0000

Nick Saban stole the show at SEC Media Days and McElroy gives you a few behind the scenes stories as the GOAT starts his full time broadcasting career. Plus, we listen back to the coaches' sound and determine if that was the truth or just “coach speak” - Is Georgia playing with a chip on their shoulder, has Ole Miss figured out the culture with so many transfers? Sark said this the most talented roster at Texas since he took over while Venables said the Sooners will find out if the roster is ready. Will experience help Florida and South Carolina - Napier and Beamer seem to think so. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: SEC Media Days wishlist

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:35:00 -0000

SEC Media days kicks off and Greg McElroy tells you what he wants to hear during a busy week in Dallas. Georgia will be picked to win the SEC but how will teams 2 through 7 shake out, will Greg Sankey announce a 9-game conference schedule in 2026 and will the debate continue on who is the best rivalry in the SEC? Plus will Lane Kiffin deliver a few one-liners and will someone step up and make this week memorable? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Preseason Top 10

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:30:02 -0000

Greg McElroy gives his preseason Top 10 and explains why Ohio State is #1, why people are overreacting to Nick Saban’s retirement and why Texas will meet the expectations. Plus, is Notre Dame’s offensive line the one thing that might hold them back and will Ole Miss and Missouri be able to repeat the success of ‘23? Who’s overrated/underrated and will any of these teams miss the playoffs? Let the debate begin. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Greg McElroy’s Preseason Top 25 Poll: Teams 25-11

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:15:00 -0000

Greg McElroy begins his two-episode breakdown of his top 25 preseason poll with ranking numbers 25 through 11. The most notable surprises on the list include the defending National Champion, Michigan Wolverines outside of the Top 10, USC not being ranked at all, and is Oklahoma State better than Oklahoma? Is LSU a middle of the pack team now and is Miami ready to take the next step? And should Clemson really be considered an elite team entering the season? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: The Texas interview: Steve Sarkisian & Greg McElroy

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:23:00 -0000

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks with Greg McElroy about expectations for the Longhorn’s in year 1 in the SEC, a dynamic quarterback room with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning and how the staff has worked to make Texas “tough” again. Coach Sarkisian also talks about the most improved position group he has seen and how he got his roster ready for SEC play. Plus, no signing day in June which surprises McElroy, Venables and Oklahoma agree to an extension, and Memphis lands a stud QB commit. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: The Alabama interview: Kalen DeBoer & Greg McElroy

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:04:50 -0000

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with Greg McElroy about why he decided it was good to replace Nick Saban, the first time he knew Alabama was different and the early impact Gene Stallings had. Coach DeBoer also talks about the most improved position group he has seen and how his first coaching job got him ready for Alabama. Plus, Texas recruiting keeps rolling, Les Miles sues LSU and Ohio State picks up Grambling State in 2025. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Top 10 BEST non-conference games in 2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:29:28 -0000

Alabama visiting Wisconsin, Georgia and Clemson facing off in Atlanta, Michigan hosting Texas are just a few of the TOP non-conference games of the 2024 season. McElroy goes through and ranks the best games and tells you why they may be more important for some teams. Plus SEC announced kickoff times for ‘24 season and McElroy tells you why this needs to be a NEW thing for all of College Football | Always College Football

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Always College Football: 1-on-1 with Mike Norvell + games that will shape the CFP

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:55:00 -0000

Mike Norvell joins the show and tells McElroy how the team has turned the page on last season, why the Noles culture is in great position, the strength of the O-Line, why DJ Uiagalelei is the perfect QB for Florida State this year and much more. Plus, we know the marquee games that will dominate each week of the season but what about some under the radar games that will shape the playoff - McElroy goes in depth on the games Notre Dame, West Virginia, Kansas State, Memphis, Tennessee, NC State, Ole Miss and more have to win if they want to keep their names alive for the CFP | Always College Football

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Always College Football: 1-on-1 with Mario Cristobal + Miami, Nebraska & Auburn ready to bounce back

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:11:35 -0000

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins Greg McElroy on the latest addition of Always College Football to talk about the improved Hurricanes roster, recruiting and picking the “right” transfers and what it will take for the “U” to get back to the top. Plus, McElroy will tell you why Nebraska, Auburn Wisconsin and TCU are in a bounce back year and Notre Dame vs Boise State in 2025 is a great move for the Irish.| Always College Football

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Always College Football: Wheel of fate for Notre Dame, Ohio State, SMU and more

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:51:07 -0000

The “Wheel' delivers some doozies like why Dave Arenda better start winning at Baylor and why Ohio State and Notre Dame have the lowest ceiling and the highest floor. SMU and Memphis are two teams to keep an eye on and can Oklahoma State really make the same jump as TCU & Washington did? Plus, a hat tip to PAC -12 after dark, Washington State’s GameDay hosting abilities and an unforgettable Rose Bowl. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Mike Gundy Interview and Conference Championship Droughts That Could Break

Tue, 28 May 2024 13:02:18 -0000

Greg is joined by Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy to discuss the state of the Oklahoma State program heading into the 2024 season. Gundy breaks down what to expect from his team this season while also discussing how the Big 12 is evolving. Plus, Greg takes a look at some surprisingly long conference championship droughts, including Oklahoma State, and discusses which droughts are most likely to snap in 2024. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Is Vegas right about Alabama, Iowa, Louisville and Utah?

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:17:52 -0000

McElroy compares Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Will it be Ole Miss, Alabama, Kansas State or Utah to make it over 9.5 wins? Can new BIG 10 member Washington make it past 7.5 wins or will Iowa hold strong and make it to 8 wins (again). Is 8 (and a half) enough for Louisville and NC State? Plus GameDay goes to Texas A&M, is it the end of walk-ons and much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Matt Rhule interview + post-spring poll debate

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:47:31 -0000

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule joins McElroy on Always College Football to discuss Dylan Raiola and the Husker quarterback competition, the state of the program after 1 year, why starting 5 of their 6 games at home can help this team and much more. Plus McElroy looks into post spring Top 25 polls and why they are helpful but unnecessary and we hit the mailbag regarding Brian Kelly, unlimited coaches and much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Is Vegas right about Auburn, Oklahoma, Nebraska & Miami?

Thu, 02 May 2024 12:45:00 -0000

How overblown is the spring portal window?! Is it as important as some make it out to be - probably not, McElroy will explain. Plus we compare Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Does 7.5 wins for Oklahoma, Auburn, Nebraska and USC sound right? Is it old school Clemson or portal happy Miami that will get over 9.5 wins? McElroy will break it down | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Replacing NFL draft picks at Texas, Michigan, Alabama and more

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:38:54 -0000

McElroy goes through the top programs that had the most players drafted and tells you who has the biggest shoes to fill. Is it rinse and reload in the SEC for Georgia, Alabama, LSU (and Texas)? Can Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State find answers on the line? Are Oregon, Washington and USC ready to reload for the Big 10? We break it down plus update BIG transfers for Miami, Kansas State and Georgia. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back + Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska & more spring intrigue

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:15:00 -0000

McElroy discusses Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back and where he ranks among dynamic Heisman winners since 2000. Plus Deion Sanders and Colorado prepare for another adventurous spring, Oklahoma State looks to make a move to the CFP, Oregon takes the field with Dillon Gabriel as the new leader, and quarterback battles at Nebraska, Maryland and Rutgers plus more spring storylines.

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Always College Football: Manning Dazzles, Notre Dame’s depth on display, USC & Michigan QB competitions + more spring takeaways

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:47:00 -0000

Quarterbacks were the talk of spring games this weekend. Arch Manning gave Texas fans a peek into the future. CJ Carr, Steve Angeli and Kenny Minchey all looked good for Notre Dame. DJ Uiagalelei and Florida State were on display. There is a QB battle in Michigan, Jackson Arnold looked great for Oklahoma while USC begins life without Caleb Williams. McElroy gives his biggest takeaways from the weekend and updates the transfer portal for Alabama, Auburn and LSU.

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Always College Football: Portal needs for SEC teams + spring previews for Notre Dame, Michigan and more

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:20:00 -0000

Everyone needs a defensive tackle (just look at the last 5 national champions) but what are the other positions of need for championship contenders. McElroy looks at what Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Penn State, USC and others might go after in the transfer portal. Plus is there a Notre Dame QB to watch this weekend? Can Texas WR’s step up? Is the new offense at Oklahoma and Iowa ready to hum? What will Florida State look like and so many more questions ahead of a busy spring football weekend.| Always College Football

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Always College Football: Ohio State D, Georgia WR’s, Mertz and Ward dazzle & more spring game takeaways

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:58:00 -0000

McElroy goes over the BIG takeaways from spring games this past weekend including Milroe (and Simpson) looking good for Alabama, a dominant Ohio State defense, Cam Ward for Miami and Graham Mertz for Florida both looking good. The return of Cam Rising, the depth at Virginia Tech and Georgia, and Lane Kiffin completely changing the game with the “Grove Bowl Games”. Plus the transfer portal opens and we hit the mailbag | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Will an 80-team SUPER League work + spring game reaction for Clemson, Auburn and more

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0000

Greg McElroy and Kevin Clark combine for a special crossover podcast with ‘Always College Football’ and ‘This is Football’. In this episode we focus on the Miami Hurricanes, the future of the transfer portal (and how much it impacts G5 schools), why NIL is very good for the sport and the possibility of an 80-team Super League. Plus McElroy breaks down the spring games from Auburn, Clemson, NC State and SMU. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Top defenses led by Georgia & Ohio State + UCF’s Gus Malzahn interview

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:10:00 -0000

Heading into the spring games the top defenses are Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan, Oklahoma State with a close eye on USC and LSU. McElroy breaks down why each is so good and the potential they have in 2024. Plus UCF head Coach Gus Malzahn stops by to talk about UCF year 2 in the BIG 12, why KJ Jefferson is so good and how he would LOVE to schedule at least one of Florida State, Miami or Florida every year. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy & Todd Blackledge discuss the BIG 10/SEC and the future of CFB

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:30:00 -0000

Todd Blackledge and Greg McElroy get together and go over everything from conference expansion to SEC vs BIG 10 “rivalry” to NIL and the new College Football Playoff. Is Penn State now the 4th best team in the BIG 10? What is Notre Dame’s future and how can the ACC and BIG 12 keep up with the Power 2? Blackledge and McElroy cover it all. Plus we hit the mailbag and answer questions about Riley Leonard, Deion Sanders and Colorado's expectations, and who could be the surprise team in 2024. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Colorado, Tennessee, Texas, Florida State and more spring questions + CFP expansion?!

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:50:00 -0000

Texas, Florida State, USC, Colorado, Texas A&M, Iowa, Oklahoma and many more kick off spring practice and McElroy gives ONE big question he is hoping gets answered for each team this spring. Plus CFP expansion is secured. Was it the right move for the SEC and BIG TEN? Trev Alberts moves from Nebraska to Texas A&M, what impact will that have plus is Friday Night College Football going to be a thing? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Marcus Freeman on Notre Dame’s spring + the PERFECT CFB Week 1 schedule

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:55:00 -0000

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joins the show to preview the spring with Greg and talks expectations for the third year coach. Greg then gives his PERFECT Week 1 schedule for the upcoming college football season using his non-conference scheduling layout giving us Ohio State vs Texas, an Alabama/Michigan rematch and so much more. Plus, McElroy poses one big spring practice question for Penn State, Oregon and others. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama, Ohio State & more spring updates + we fix the CFB regular season schedule

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:59:00 -0000

Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida and many others have started spring practice this week and McElroy looks at ONE big question for each team they hope to answer before spring practice ends. Plus we might have fixed the college football regular season schedule to help determine who is actually the best & most dominant conference, but will the SEC & BIG Ten and other conferences actually accept and adapt to it? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Why the SEC and BIG TEN are pushing for a 14 team playoff

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:16:09 -0000

The SEC and BIG TEN are leading a charge for a 14 team playoff in 2026 - and we haven’t even had a 12 team playoff yet. McElroy discusses the issues with the 14 teams (and automatic qualifiers) and why so many people in the sport have a problem with it. Plus Miami and Cincinnati kick off spring practice with the same question regarding quarterback production, McElroy explains. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Big shoes to fill at USC, LSU, Michigan, Florida State and more

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:30:34 -0000

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye headline a fantastic quarterback draft class, but who will take their place at USC, LSU and UNC respectively next year? McElroy breaks it down and takes a look at who else has big shoes to fill at places like Michigan, Florida State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and more. Plus spring practice has started for Auburn, Missouri and BYU and McElroy has one question he wants answered from each team. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: McElroy & Finebaum talk CFP model, new changes coming, the NCAA’s lack of power and more

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:14 -0000

McElroy and Paul Finebaum get together to discuss the NCAA and what power they have over CFB, the college football 5 +7 playoff model and if Notre Dame really has any issues with it. Is 12 the right number and if there is more expansion, are conference championship games a thing of the past. Plus Eric Bieniemy is back in college, how big is the loss of McGee for Georgia and Sarkasian earns an extension at Texas. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: One fair statement about each SEC team right now

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:07:21 -0000

The CFP is staying on ESPN for the next six years but why haven’t we finalized the 5 + 7 model - McElroy will explain. Plus one fair statement for each SEC team - why Alabama’s offense will be under a microscope, why Georgia’s defense will dominate again and how the pressure Texas, Missouri, Tennessee and Florida are under might make or break a fan base's trust. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: We draft 3 new conferences: Where do Alabama, Texas & Ohio State fall

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:05:00 -0000

On this installment of Always College Football, Greg plays the czar of college football and with the help from Mark and Jack draft three NEW 12 team conferences for the sport. Every team is on the table, rivalries and location are a factor, who goes where and when? Plus what does it mean for the sport when Chip Kelly leaves UCLA for an OC spot as Ohio State and more changes in Tuscaloosa for Alabama. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: CFP chances for the ACC, BIG 12 and Notre Dame

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:50:00 -0000

Is the ACC between Florida State, Miami and Clemson, if so which of those three has the best chance to make the College Football Playoff in 2024? Plus will Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame take the next step and make the CFP? Who from the revamped BIG 12 is primed to take the conference and make the CFP, is it Oklahoma State, Kansas State or one of the new teams like Arizona or Utah? Also McElroy discusses what the ESPN, Fox & Warner collaboration mean for college football | Always College Football

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The QB Conundrum & Conspiracy Theory Heading Into The 2024 NFL Draft

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:24:59 -0000

NFL Analyst Matt Miller joins The Matt Barrie Show to talk through the 2024 NFL Mock Draft, which QBs like Caleb Williams will make a big splash, sleeper picks and even discuss the Senior Bowl breakdown.

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SEC & BIG 10 partner to take control of CFB

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:30:00 -0000

The SEC and BIG 10 announced a joint partnership to address issues within College Football and McElroy is here to help explain it all. Will either conference be aggressive in future expansion? Will Notre Dame be forced to join a conference sooner rather than later? What is the future of the 12 team College Football Playoff (and automatic qualifiers) and so much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: January’s biggest winners: The SEC, Michigan, Texas and…

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:10:00 -0000

McElroy and Matt Barrie go through the biggest winners from a wild month in College Football. We know Michigan is the biggest winner with the Natty but the guys tell you why Ohio State, Penn State, USC were also big winners in the Big 10. Plus with Saban retired, Kirby Smart and Georgia are now the clear #1 program, while LSU, Texas and everyone else in the SEC took a big sigh of relief with a different outlook on the future. Also, Florida State and Miami took big transfers in January which makes them BIG winners. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Are Oregon and Ohio State locks to make the CFP in ‘24?

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:30:00 -0000

Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA will make their way to the BIG 10 - who will be most prepared to make the CFP from that group? Plus Ohio State feels like a lock for the CFP - can Michigan (with a new HC get back), is Penn State ready to take the next step? Is there a surprise team in Wisconsin, Nebraska or Iowa? McElroy breaks it all down plus why is Texas still getting mad at “horns down”? | Always College Football

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The Real Reason(s) Jim Harbaugh Left MichiganThe Real Reason(s) Jim Harbaugh Left Michigan

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:21:56 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt presents his reasons as to why Jim Harbaugh left the Michigan Wolverines for a job in the NFL with the LA Chargers.

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Always College Football: Harbaugh to the NFL. What’s his CFB legacy and what’s next for Michigan?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:18:00 -0000

Jim Harbaugh is going back to the NFL this time with the Los Angeles Chargers. McElroy looks at Harbaugh’s legacy in college football, what's next for Michigan, who benefits the most from him moving on and what Michigan may have learned from Nick Saban retiring just two weeks ago. Plus Washington holds on to a QB, LSU finds an OC and Arizona has more changes. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Who from the SEC is in the best position to make the 12-team CFP

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:50:00 -0000

52 weeks from NOW the National Champion will be crowned in Atlanta. McElroy takes an early look at 8 SEC teams and what chances each of them have in making the first ever 12-team CFP. Is Georgia a lock? Will Texas and Oklahoma be able to jump into the SEC and make the CFP? Can Alabama and Kalen DeBoer make a statement in season 1? Is there a sleeper in Ole Miss, Missouri and Tennessee? Plus Ohio State is on a tear right now and more news from around the college football world | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama’s patience, Washington’s transition and more coaching questions

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:59:00 -0000

12 programs have new head coaches and we ask the 1 BIG question for each coach and program. Will the fans (and media) have patience for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama? Can Texas A&M win consistently under Elko? Can the new B1G coaches deliver immediately? Plus McElroy talks the ALL the players leaving Alabama in the transfer portal and what the May portal window might bring | Always College Football

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The Nick Saban Retirement Aftershock Continues

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:23:11 -0000

On the latest edition of The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to talk big picture about the College Football season and Nick Saban’s retirement and the fallout.

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Always College Football: Ohio State loading up, Michigan’s future, Washington's present

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:06:00 -0000

Will Jim Harbaugh jump to the NFL and is J.J.McCarthy declaring for the NFL draft a sign? Ohio State is loading up in ‘24 and Jedd Fisch heads to Washington. Alabama’s offensive staff is coming together while Miami found their QB in Cam Ward. Plus Texas and Oregon pick up some huge commitments. McElroy is here to break it all down and tell you what it means for each program. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Kalen DeBoer named Alabama head coach

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:41:17 -0000

Greg McElroy gives his instant analysis and reaction to Kalen DeBoer being named the Alabama Head Coach.

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Always College Football: Bryce Young and McElroy share stories about playing for Saban at Alabama

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:33:00 -0000

Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young joins Greg McElroy to share a few stories about what it is like to play quarterback at Alabama under the legend. How was that 1st team meeting with Saban, how were those lake trips and what was Saban like after he won a National Championship? McElroy shares some stories and tells you who the Tide might be looking at as the next Head Coach. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan get it done - National Champions

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:45:00 -0000

For the first time since 1997 Michigan is the National Champion and Greg McElroy is here to give his instant reaction. The defense was stout, flustring Michael Penix all night while the run game led by Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards was dominant. Plus what does this win mean for college football, Michigan and Jim Harbaugh's legacy - McElroy explains | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Will it be Washington's defense or Michigan's offense that is the difference in the game

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 01:19:00 -0000

Dan Mullen has called plays in National Title games and he gives his insight on what to expect from both Michigan and Washington's offenses and how they prepared for the game. Booger breaks down the advantages that Michigan might have on Washington and what the Huskies can do to flip the script. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Will Harbaugh & Michigan get it done or is Washington primed for a Natty

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Michigan and Washington have made it to Houston. Greg McElroy is joined by Matt Barrie and “Stanford” Steve to cover everything from the differences between Harbaugh and DeBoer to gambling lines and trends to keep an eye on. Plus McElroy goes over the injury report and what he learned from the media day today. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Washington vs Michigan for the National Championship preview

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:45:00 -0000

Washington and Michigan are both looking for their 1st titles since the 90’s. Both bring in perfect 14-0 records but that’s where the similarities stop. McElroy breaks down Washington’s strong offense led by Michael Penix Jr vs Michigan’s dominant defense and other keys to the game. Plus we look at how the CFP Championship teams were built and McElroy shares a hilarious Jim Harbaugh story. | Always College Football

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A Huge Missed Opportunity For Texas?

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Sam Acho joins Matt to talk through the Sugar Bowl, where Washington prevailed over Texas to face Michigan in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

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Alabama Were Overvalued & Michigan’s Resentment

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:41:26 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins Matt to talk about the College Football Playoff semifinals, in particular the Rose Bowl where Alabama fell to Michigan.

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Always College Football: Michigan takes down Alabama & Washington holds off Texas

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:49:00 -0000

Michigan wins their first first ever CFP game by stuffing Alabama in overtime and winning the biggest game for the Wolverines this century. Washington held off a furious Texas rally setting up a fresh National Championship of future B1G foes. McElroy gives his instant analysis on the huge wins for the Wolverines and Huskies | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama/Michigan & Washington/Texas previews

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:20:00 -0000

Can Michigan run on Alabama or will the Crimson Tide hit the deep shots on Michigan and make it a shoot out? Will Texas and Washington be a high scoring game or will the defense’s step up? McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns of both College Football Playoff semifinals. Plus will Tennessee, LSU and Oregon get needed bowl wins. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: CFP previews and Florida State reaction with Josh Pate

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:05:00 -0000

Josh Pate joins Greg McElroy to discuss the impact of Florida State suing the ACC and what impact it will have on the conference and all of CFB moving forward. Plus McElroy and Pate dive into the Alabama/Michigan and Texas/Washington games. Also McElroy breaks down the Penn State/Ole Miss and Missouri/Ohio State games and talks coaching changes, portal moves and so much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Steve Sarkisian previews the Texas/Washington CFP game

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:15:00 -0000

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian joins McElroy and talks about how proud he is of his team, what it means to play in the CFP, the crazy schedule he has to keep this time of year and if he will add a play at the last minute before the Sugar Bowl. Plus McElroy breaks down the Longhorns and all their strengths, what needs to change with the CFB schedule and some gambling tips for your holiday week. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Will Washington win it all? Plus is Chip Kelly on to something & Ole Miss is the PORTAL king

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:31:13 -0000

Brock Huard joins McElroy to break down everything ahead of the Washington Huskies CFP game against Texas. Can Penix and Odunze find success? Will the Huskies O-Line control the game, is the defense ready for the Longhorns? Brock Huard helps answer them all. Plus is Chip Kelly on to something and has Ole Miss taken the next step thanks to the transfer portal from contender to favorite? | Always College Football

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Do Not Toy With A Scholarship … Everyone Wants It Yesterday

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Tom Luginbill joins to talk about the latest from around college football’s recruiting news.

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FSU Fans Still Upset & SEC Schedule Nuances

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:00:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to talk about all the latest from the SEC Schedule Release, Bowl games and of course the College Football Playoff matchups.

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Always College Football: 2024 SEC Schedule Reaction: what to make of schedules for Georgia, Texas, Florida, Alabama & more

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:09:41 -0000

Greg is joined by Cole Cubelic to react to the entire 2024 SEC schedule release. McElroy and Cubelic discuss Florida and Georgia’s brutal schedules, when the “Welcome to the SEC” moments are for Texas and Oklahoma, a balanced slate for Alabama, a gettable schedule for Ole Miss and more. Plus, McElroy does an Alabama deep dive and reacts to the latest portal news out of Austin. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: How Michigan got to #1 + Top 10 Bowl games

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:17:00 -0000

Michigan, led by J.J. McCarthy and a vicious defense, are the #1 team in America heading into the CFP. McElroy takes a look back and tells you why they have been so dominant, what they do well and what to expect from Harbaugh's team against Alabama. Plus we rank our Top 10 bowl games we can’t wait to see and tell you why among others Georgia/FSU, Arizona/Oklahoma and even Kansas UNLV are all exciting. | Always College Football

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Alabama IN & FSU Out Of College Football Playoff!

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:37:50 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to recap the College Football Playoff top four reveal, which features Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama.

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Always College Football: Who will get left out: Alabama, Florida State or Texas?

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:55:00 -0000

Alabama upsets Georgia, Texas dominates Oklahoma State and Florida State holds on to beat Louisville. All three teams have a claim for a CFP berth but not all will get in. McElroy breaks down who he thinks the committee will take plus what it means for this weekends other big winners - Michigan and Washington. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama/Georgia, Oregon/Washington and more championship game previews

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:54:04 -0000

Championship weekend is here and McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns you will find. Can Alabama pull off the upset over Georgia and (maybe) knock the Dawgs out of the CFP? Will Michigan have any trouble with Iowa? Will Florida State answer the bell and finish undefeated? Will it be Washington or Oregon punching their ticket to the CFP and will Texas do enough to impress the committee? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: The Florida State, Texas & Alabama issue plus more rankings reaction

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:10:00 -0000

The final regular season CFP rankings are out and there are A LOT of questions heading into championship weekend. Can Alabama win and get in or do they need help? If Texas wins should they stay ahead of the Tide? Can Ohio State sneak in without playing this weekend? McElroy breaks down a few scenarios and what needs to happen for the committee to have an easy job. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama, Michigan, Texas & the PAC 12 all delivered

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:25:00 -0000

Michigan is the standard in the B1G (and maybe CFB), Ryan Day and Ohio State have some soul searching to do, Alabama wins ugly - could it hurt their ranking? Plus Texas is hitting a stride, Florida State did what it had to do and Texas A&M, Michigan State and Mississippi State all got their guys. McElroy discusses all this plus much more. | Always College Football

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Alabama Miracle & Ric Flair Hits Out at Finebaum

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to recap a wild Week 13 slate of college football action.

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FSU Fallout? The Storylines Galore For Championship Weekend

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:56:50 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt mixes up his favorite Sunday beverage to deep-dive into the college football action from Week 13.

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Always College Football: Michigan wins (AGAIN), Georgia and Washington survive & Alabama’s miracle

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:50:00 -0000

Michigan beat Ohio State (again), Alabama wins on the “corner prayer in Jordan Hare”, Oregon and Texas looked dominant over the weekend while Florida State, Georgia and Washington survived scares to stay alive in the CFP race. McElroy breaks it all down in a wild rivalry week. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Ohio State/Michigan, Iron Bowl and more previews + CFP Reaction

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:10:00 -0000

Michigan and Ohio State are ready to headline a HUGE weekend. It’s not just “The Game'' that we preview, McElroy goes in depth on the Iron Bowl, the Apple Cup AND ‘clean old fashioned hate’. Plus are Florida State and Oregon on upset alert, who will play Texas in the BIG 12 Championship and was the CFP committee right to move Florida State down. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Don’t doubt Florida State; Ohio State & Michigan are ready + more takeaways

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:59:00 -0000

Michigan and Ohio State had their final tuneup from “The Game” what questions do they have? Georgia flexed on Tennessee (and the rest of CFB), Florida State controls their destiny in the CFP without Jordan Travis, Texas has to win BIG to show they belong and the Heisman race is down to 3 - Daniels, Nix and Penix. Will the bigger marquee games out West tip the balance? Plus more takeaways from a wild Saturday| Always College Football

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Michigan Are Out?! Sam Pittman Is Safe At Arkansas?

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt once again indulges on his favorite Sunday beverage while recapping Week 12’s action.

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Michigan’s False Bravado + FSU No Longer Top 4

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:31:29 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to recap the biggest happenings from Week 12’s slate of action.

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Always College Football: Georgia dominates, Michigan escapes & Florida State deals with the Travis injury

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:08:33 -0000

Georgia just looks different and that’s scary for everyone else in CFB. Ohio State wins big, Michigan survives, Oregon dominates, Texas comes up big in the 4th quarter, Missouri finds a way and Louisville holds on against Miami. Plus McElroy goes in depth on the Jordan Travis injury and if it should impact their ranking. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Road tests for Georgia, Texas, Washington plus more previews

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Six of the top 10 teams are on the road this weekend including Georgia, Washington, Oregon and Texas - can any of the home teams pull off a major upset? Can Louisville get their 1st ever win IN Miami, and will North Carolina get a win AT Clemson? The Big 12 race will get clearer this weekend and what will Michigan do at Rutgers and who will be on the sideline? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Georgia is #1, trouble looming for Florida State and Texas?

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:50:00 -0000

Georgia jumps Ohio State as the #1 team and McElroy is here to tell you why that is OK. Plus will the #1 seed definitely come from the SEC or Big 10, should Florida State be worried, can Texas run the table and are Washington and Oregon ready to jump into the top 4. McElroy hits some chaos scenarios and tells you why it stinks that coaches like Deion Sanders and Dan Lanning have to answer questions about open coaching jobs. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Michigan & Georgia are bullies, trouble in Texas and more takeaways

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:14:54 -0000

Michigan and Georgia look a little better than everyone else, Alabama keeps improving each week, Texas has some big (RB) shoes to fill, Washington is in a gauntlet, the Heisman is heating up with Daniels, Nix, Penix and Harrison taking the lead, Jimbo’s dismissal was a long time coming and the pressure to win in the SEC is crazy. All those takeaways plus more from Greg McElroy. | Always College Football

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Cheers to Nick Saban, Washington + Jimbo Fisher Is Out At A&M

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:12:51 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt indulges in his Bloody Mary concoction while recapping Week 11’s action in college football.

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Always College Football: Fisher out at A&M; Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State and Georgia LOOK like the 4 best teams

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:07:00 -0000

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Jimbo Fisher News Steals Headlines

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:26:30 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum recaps Week 11’s action with Matt, headlined by the Jimbo Fisher breaking news at Texas A&M.

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Always College Football: Michigan’s first test, Ole Miss with 'nothing to lose' vs Georgia & more previews

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:50:00 -0000

Will Michigan be able to pass their first test of the season or will Penn State break through? Ole Miss has “nothing to lose” against Georgia, Alabama and Texas look to pass a tricky road test, don’t think Florida State knows they are going to get Miami’s best shot, such a big weekend and McElroy is here to break it all down. Plus who is on upset alert and who can clinch a conference game appearance. | Always College Football

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Week 11 is a SHOW ME week for Michigan, Georgia & Ole Miss

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:49:17 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Dan Mullen joins to go in-depth ahead of Week 11’s slate of college football action, headlined by Michigan vs. Penn State, Georgia vs. Ole Miss and Washington vs. Utah.

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Always College Football: Resume or eye test for Texas, Alabama & Oregon? McElroy and Danny Kanell discuss

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:25:00 -0000

Is the committee putting resume or eye test as the priority and what should it be? McElroy discusses. Plus Danny Kanell joins the show and the guys discuss if it is right that Ohio State stays #1, what to expect from Alabama, Texas and Oregon, and why anyone can win the National Championship. Plus is it good that the Michigan scandal is sucking the air out of CFB and who is ready for Florida State vs Miami. | Always College Football

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Alabama Are National Championship Favorites

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:32:10 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to recap Week 10 where Alabama defeated LSU, trouble brewing for Jimbo Fisher, Georgia’s win over Missouri, the state of Michigan under Jim Harbaugh and much more.

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The Story To Keep An Eye On + SEC Shake-Up

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:13:24 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, indulges in his beverage of choice while recapping the week that was during Week 10 of the College Football season.

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Always College Football: Alabama, Georgia, Texas and Washington pass BIG tests & more reaction

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:50:00 -0000

Alabama took control of the SC West by knocking off LSU, Washington held on against USC, Texas escaped the upset from Kansas State in overtime and Georgia showed their dominance against Missouri. Plus Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Ole Miss get HUGE wins and more from “Statement Saturday”. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama/LSU, The LAST Bedlam a Georgia test and more previews

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:50:00 -0000

Can Oklahoma State ruin Oklahoma’s season in the last scheduled Bedlam? Can Brian Kelly and LSU really beat Alabama 2 years in a row? Will Notre Dame and Ole Miss keep their NY6 hopes alive and is this the LAST stand for USC to save their season. So much on the line as McElroy previews week 10 in college football.

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Always College Football: Colin Cowherd and McElroy breakdown the CFP Rankings

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:33:05 -0000

McElroy and Colin Cowherd give their initial reaction to the 1st College Football Playoff rankings. Was Ohio State the right #1 and why no love for the PAC 12? Is Alabama in the perfect position and can Georgia run the November gauntlet? Plus how great is the 12 team playoff going to be and should Dabo have to defend himself to Clemson fans. | Always College Football

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Ohio State No. 1 + A Big Surprise For Michigan & Georgia

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:02:25 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins for a special edition to recap the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the year, which sees Ohio State come in at No. 1 on the list.

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Always College Football: Who will be #1 in the CFP poll and can Oregon WIN the Natty?

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:01:00 -0000

McElroy tells you what the initial CFP rankings WILL look like plus we look back at what we learned from last month like Georgia looking unstoppable, Oklahoma needing a short memory because the BIG 12 is A LOT more interesting, Ohio State needs to find some offense in November, and Oregon looking like a legit National Title contender. | Always College Football

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Jimbo Fisher Headlines + Georgia Opinions

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:24:33 -0000

Matt Barrie recaps Week 9’s slate of college football action, headlined by Kansas’ big win over Oklahoma, the Pac-12 and Big 12 needing to be careful and assess what Jimbo Fisher had to say.

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Changing The Georgia Tune + CFP Sub-plots

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:23:44 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to discuss the latest action from around college football, including Georgia’s win over Florida, the College Football Playoff Rankings, the latest with Michigan and much more.

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Always College Football: Georgia, Florida State and Oregon impress - down goes Oklahoma

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:50:00 -0000

Georgia kept up their domination over Florida, Oregon showed everyone that they are a legit National Title contender and Florida State just keeps rolling on. What does Oklahoma’s loss mean for their CFP hopes and tobacco road takes a beating and gives one out thanks to NC State. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Georgia/Florida, Oregon/Utah, Ohio State/Wisconsin and more previews

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:58:00 -0000

Georgia and Florida hit the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail party - will the Dawgs hold off a hungry Gator team? Oregon and Utah play in a CFP elimination game out West, Duke and Louisville square off in an ACC showdown and Tennessee looks to right their road issues against Kentucky. Plus Giant Killers, things to keep an eye on and more previews | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Best resume in CFB - Florida St, Ohio St, Oklahoma or someone else?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:50:00 -0000

McElroy breaks down the best resumes in college football at this point and tells you what the committee will be looking at when the rankings come out next week. Plus is it Michigan vs the world right now and would Caleb Williams REALLY skip the rest of the season because USC can’t win a title or was someone just looking for headlines? | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Alabama getting dangerous, Michigan should be #1, and other takeaways from week 8

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:45:00 -0000

McElroy goes over The Top 10 and tells you why Michigan should be #1, to watch out IF Alabama ever puts together 60 minutes, that bad days happen to good teams (Oklahoma, Texas and Washington), that Tennessee and Penn State are still good but have issues and the rest of the 10 Takeaways from week 8 | Always College Football

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Nick Saban’s Masterclass & A New No. 1 Team

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Paul Finebaum joins The Matt Barrie Show to recap Alabama vs. Tennessee, Sam Pittman’s future with Arkansas, Ohio State vs. Penn State and much more.

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Always College Football: Texas, Oklahoma, Washington survive & advance, UNC not so much

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:10:00 -0000

The BIG 12 stays alive for a CFP berth with Texas and Oklahoma winning close games against Houston and UCF. The ACC is now banking on Florida State after UNC’s stunning loss to Virginia. Washington, Oregon and Utah separate themselves out West. Alabama and Ohio State win BIG home games and so much more in a wild week 8 | Always College Football

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Michigan Are No. 1, Substance Overrates Sizzle

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:35:35 -0000

On Week 8 of Sunday Bloody Sunday on The Matt Barrie Show, Matt talks through North Carolina’s terrible loss, Alabama’s win over Tennessee, Michigan being the best team in the country and much more.

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Always College Football: Peyton Manning talks Tennessee vs Alabama, victory cigars and much more

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:50:00 -0000

Peyton Manning joins Greg McElroy to preview the Tennessee vs Alabama game, what it’s like rushing the field and the chances the Vols have AT Alabama this season. Plus McElroy breaks down Penn State trying to get a win at Ohio State, Florida State hosting a feisty Duke team, USC looking to bounce back against Utah and so much more. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Oklahoma surprises, Alabama questions & other mid-season storylines

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Is Oklahoma the surprise of the season so far or is it the depth of the ACC? Can Alabama answer offensive questions and get to Atlanta? Will Clemson turn it around and the BIG 12 is being carried by Oklahoma and Texas - can the others step up in the 2nd half of the season? McElroy gives you his mid-season storylines plus answers the mail AND goes through the CFP Eliminator | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Florida State, Washington & Tennessee are getting better, Texas A&M and Colorado are NOT!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:15:00 -0000

Florida State keeps winning games and getting better each week, Tennessee is winning with defense and a ground game, Washington and Oregon both look really good (Washington obviously a little better), Notre Dame has guts and USC needs a program evaluation. Plus what to make of Colorado and Texas A&M after another disappointing weekend. All that and more takeaways from a wild week 7. | Always College Football

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Enough With The Analytics & The State of the SEC East And West

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:57:58 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt recaps Week 7’s action while enjoying a Bloody Mary.

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Always College Football: Washington’s HUGE win, Alabama survives, Notre Dame dominates and more takeaways

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:11:03 -0000

Washington took control of the PAC 12 and Michael Penix leads the Heisman race after the Huskies beat the Ducks. Notre Dame destroyed USC, The B1G powerhouses took care of business, Alabama survived a late scare from Arkansas and the ACC is now down to Florida State and North Carolina. Plus much more instant reaction from a wild week 7 | Always College Football

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Oregon vs. Washington GAUNTLET & Miami vs. UNC

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:42:40 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Dan Mullen joins to lookahead to Week 7’s slate of College Football action.

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Always College Football: Conference chaos scenarios for ACC, B1G and PAC 12

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

The college football season enters week 7, McElroy runs through the CFP eliminator as we dwindle down the teams that might make it. Plus, there are some interesting scenarios developing with Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan in B1G and Florida State, North Carolina and Louisville in ACC and pretty much everything in the PAC 12. Also we hit the midweek mailbag AND give hope to Miami, Notre Dame and Texas fans. | Always College Footbal

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Always College Football: Oklahoma is BACK, ACC is deep & Carson Beck is for real + much more

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:13:58 -0000

What did we learn this past weekend: Oklahoma and Texas put on a show for the ages and it probably won’t be the last time they play this season. Alabama keeps finding ways to win, Ohio State is a defensive team, Michigan looks unstoppable, Carson Beck and Caleb Williams are both leading their teams to wins but one team has a MUCH higher ceiling and so much more. Plus McElroy gives his TOP 10 and explains why he has Louisville right there. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Oklahoma is BACK, ACC is deep & Carson Beck is for real + much more

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:08:00 -0000

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Difficulties Trusting Alabama & Miami’s Stupidity

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Paul Finebaum joins The Matt Barrie Show to recap Week 6’s college football action, including Miami’s terrible play-calling, Caleb Williams leads USC to a triple-OT win, Alabama’s win over Texas A&M and Oklahoma’s statement win over Texas.

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Alabama Headed To The SEC Championship?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 15:37:13 -0000

Matt Barrie enjoys a Bloody Mary and recaps Week 6, where Alabama top Texas A&M, Miami fumble the bag (literally) and the entirety of the SEC West is open.

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Always College Football: Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia and Alabama separate from the pack

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:48:00 -0000

Oklahoma beats Texas in a classic, USC hangs on, Miami loses in a heartbreaker, Notre Dame gets destroyed by Louisville and the SEC is Alabama and Georgia just like we thought it would be. Instant reaction from McElroy from a fantastic week 6. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: SEC Battles, Texas/Oklahoma and other week 6 previews

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:35:00 -0000

The Red River Rivalry is back with everything on the line - will it be Texas or Oklahoma owning Dallas? Can Texas A&M upset Alabama at home? Does Kentucky have a puncher's chance on the road at Georgia? Is LSU on upset alert? Will Notre Dame make it 2 in a row on the road and what should we expect from Michigan, Miami and USC? McElroy gets you read for week 6. | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Why Texas, Florida State and Ohio State are above other National Title contenders

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:30:00 -0000

We turn to October and look at legit teams that can make the CFP and win a Natty. Impressive early season teams like Texas, Florida State and Ohio State look good while defending champ Georgia is giving people more questions than answers. Will Notre Dame, Alabama or Texas A&M be able to run the table? We look back at OUR preseason Top 25 and tell what picks were SMART and what picks were DUMB. Plus we hit the midweek mailbag and tell you what we hate and love about CFB this week. | Always College Football

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Texas A&M May Get One Over On Alabama

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:17:54 -0000

Matt Barrie and Dan Mullen preview Week 6’s slate of action, including Alabama vs. Texas A&M, LSU vs. Missouri, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Kentucky vs. Georgia and more.

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College GameDay: Week 5 Recap; Georgia Escapes Jordan-Hare; Caleb Williams Star Gen-Z QB

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:51:29 -0000

Ryan McGee and Marty Smith invade the College GameDay Podcast with Rece Davis and Pete Thamel on assignment. The guys discuss undefeated Kentucky facing undefeated Georgia this weekend, which team is the true No. 1 in the land, Oklahoma quieting getting it going, Nick Saban delegating, fake accents and Mark Stoops making bourbon. Then, Paolo Uggetti stops by to talk about USC-Colorado, Caleb Williams as the first Gen-Z star quarterback, and the mood in Southern California and USC and UCLA prepare to enter the Big ten.

1:32 - Upcoming battle of undefeateds with Kentucky @ Georgia

8:00 - Who’s the best team in the country?

14:02 - Notre Dame downs Duke, Riley Leonard update

16:38 - The scene in Lexington for Marty & McGee

20:27 - Alabama takes care of Mississippi State

23:51 - Most difficult part of being a head coach

28:45 - Paolo Uggetti, their thoughts after visiting Boulder

33:07 - Caleb Williams is the first Gen-Z star QB

38:34 - Mood in SoCal as USC and UCLA head toward B1G move

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Marty & McGee - 9/30

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:51:01 -0000

Marty & McGee from Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

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Always College Football: SEC taking shape, Texas rolling, Notre Dame’s CFP chances

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:30:00 -0000

Texas and Oklahoma took care of business last week and now are setting up a Red River Rivalry like the good ol days. Alabama is shaping up and travels to Texas A&M who now looks a little better with Max Johnson. USC and LSU both have defensive issues, Penn State and Washington can not sleep walk through any more games and Notre Dame escapes Duke and keeps their CFP chances alive. What else did we learn from week 5? | Always College Football

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Lane Kiffin’s Signature Win & The SEC West Frontrunner

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:30:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to recap Week 5’s action including Ole Miss’ huge win over LSU, Texas A&M and Alabama’s wins. Plus Finebaum thinks USC’s defense is a “complete fraud.”

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Always College Football: Georgia & USC hang on, Notre Dame’s epic win, Texas domination

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:34:30 -0000

Georgia, USC and Washington hang on to win tough road games. Ole Miss eliminates LSU from the playoff and we just got to October. Notre Dame comes back and tears Duke’s heart out and Texas domination continues,McElroy gives his reaction to it all | Always College Football

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18 Teams Can Make the College Football Playoff

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:52:06 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt chimes in on Sunday Bloody Sunday to recap Week 5 in College Football, where he feels a solid 18 teams could challenge to be in the College Football Playoff.

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Always College Football: Week 5 previews - Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame & USC look for road wins

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:45:00 -0000

Huge PAC 12 matchups this weekend as Utah visits Colorado and USC heads to Boulder. Notre Dame tries to right the ship at Duke who is 4-0, the Deep South’s Oldest rivalry, Michigan heads to Nebraska for just the 5th time ever, Either LSU or Ole Miss will separate themselves in the SEC West and some much more in our week 5 preview. | Always College Football

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Deion Sanders On Upset Alert + LSU vs. Ole Miss Is Must See

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:31:45 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt and Dan Mullen preview Week 5’s action, headlined by Ole Miss vs. LSU, Colorado vs. USC and there’s even an upset alert special in the works.

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Always College Football: From Holtz & Day to Lanning & Prime the CFB storylines we didn’t know we needed

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:50:00 -0000

Emotions are running HIGH in college football this season between Coach Prime, Dan Lanning, Ryan Day and others - McElroy tells you why it’s a good thing for the sport and why CFB feels like WWE! Plus, after 4 weeks we have a pretty good idea of who could make the CFP - but will Georgia and Michigan hang on or will Texas, USC,Penn State, Washington and so many others make the move. Also we hit the midweek mailbag and what we love and hate about CFB right now. | Always College Football

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Marty & McGee - 9/23

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:43:00 -0000

Marty & McGee from College Station, Texas on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

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College GameDay Podcast: Week 4 Recap; Dan Lanning & Ryan Day Get Petty; Pac-12 the Best Conference?

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:48:00 -0000

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss coaches getting petty with Dan Lanning’s pregame speech and Ryan Day’s postgame interview. Plus, did Ryan Day know that Lou Holtz was being interviewed by Lou Holtz? And is Lane Kiffin a “low talker?” Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Kiffin missing his chance against Nick Saban, Notre Dame only have 10 men on the field at the end of the game, if the Pac-12 is the best conference, and GameDay heading to Duke.

[4:24] Dan Lanning's pregame speech

[7:25] Ryan Day's postgame interview

[13:55] Lou Holtz interviewing Lou Holtz

[21:55] Coaching sensitivity

[24:55] Lane Kiffin "low talking"

[28:36] Ryan McGee

[34:20] Kiffin's missed opportunity vs. Saban

[42:08] Notre Dame with only 10 men on the field

[48:21] Notre Dame's "choice" error

[51:37] Ohio State-Texas line

[1:01:48] Pac-12 the best conference?

[1:06:53] GameDay goes to Duke

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Always College Football: Ryan Day speeches, Clemson & Alabama play calling + McElroy’s Top 10

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:58:00 -0000

McElroy gives his Top 10 with Washington as his #1 team in the country. Plus we talk about the 10 things we learned this past weekend including, Marcus Freeman learning on the job, Ryan Day listening to the outside noise, the SEC West is a 3 team race, the ACC is really good, defense might win a championship this year and much more | Always College Football

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Colorado Are Overrated & Don’t Count Out Alabama Yet

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0000

On Week 4 of Sunday Bloody Sunday, Matt Barrie reflects on Oregon’s big win over Deion Sanders’ Colorado, Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame and Alabama’s win, headlined by the play of Jalen Milroe now back at QB1.

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Colorado Are Overrated & Don’t Count Out Alabama Yet

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:53:15 -0000

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Always College Football: Instant reaction: Ohio State toughness, Oregon dominance, FSU’s HUGE win and more

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:33:00 -0000

Instant reaction from Ohio State’s walk-off win vs Notre Dame, Oregon and Dan Lanning dismantling Colorado, Florida State finding a way to win at Clemson, Utah’s defensive dominance and much more | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Will Ohio State get it done, can Alabama & Clemson fix issues + more week 4 previews

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:57:19 -0000

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

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Alabama vs. Ole Miss & Deion Sanders Eyes 4-0 Start in Week 4

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:19:49 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: Prove it games for Notre Dame, Florida State and Colorado

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:20:00 -0000

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

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Marty & McGee - 9/16

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:23:35 -0000

Marty & McGee from Starkville, Miss. on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

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Always College Football: Colorado’s takeover, Florida resurgence, Alabama issues and other CFB takeaways

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:41:00 -0000

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 Georgia’s 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

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Deion Sanders Does It Again, Alabama Limp To Win

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Matt Barrie presents a condensed edition of “Sunday Bloody Sunday” where he recap Week 3’s action, including Deion Sanders leading Colorado to a huge win and Alabama barely getting past USF.

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Father Time Catching Up To Nick Saban

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:24:51 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: Georgia, Tennessee, LSU and the rest of the SEC under the microscope

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:40:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Florida State, Texas and the PAC 12 are DOMINATING CFB right now

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:50:00 -0000

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 that’s 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 Georgia’s “soft” schedule until November. | Always College Football

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Alabama QB Change & Watch Out For Joe Milton

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:37:09 -0000

On The Matt Barrie Show, Dan Mullen joins to preview Week 3’s slate of college football action, headlined by marquee games for LSU, Alabama, Colorado and a wide open SEC.

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Always College Football: Texas can win the Natty, what to make of the SEC and Colorado’s ceiling goes up

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:35:00 -0000

Forget the Texas is back talk…Texas is a National Title contender. Alabama has their issues but don’t 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, Colorado’s ceiling keeps going up and more takeaways from an incredible week 2 | Always College Football

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Trouble For Nick Saban As Alabama Fall To Texas

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:47:04 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: Will Alabama roll? Are Notre Dame, Oregon and Texas A&M on upset alert? Plus more weekend previews

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0000

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 it’s some of these Vegas lines! | Always College Football

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Alabama vs. Texas: If Not Now, Then When?

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:09:09 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: Clemson’s issues, BIG 12 pressure and who needs it more A&M or Miami?

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:10:00 -0000

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 Clemson’s struggles NOT DJU’s fault, the Ohio State QB competition, and if Wisconsin or Ole Miss is on UPSET alert this week.| Always College Football

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Always College Football: FSU Dominates, Colorado’s statement and other takeaways from week 1

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 18:05:00 -0000

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

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The Matt Barrie Show: Week 1 Recap and Bloody Sunday

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:56:00 -0000

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!

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College GameDay Podcast: College Football Week 1 Picks; Stanford Steve on the Collapse of the Pac-12; If Not Now, When, Florida State?

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: BIG game previews, upset alerts and what to look for in week 1

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0000

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 Carolina’s 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

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Always College Football: Utah/Florida & Nebraska/Minnesota previews plus what's the difference between Alabama and Georgia in '23

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:15:00 -0000

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 it’s 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

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College GameDay Podcast: Saban Withholds Depth Chart; Previewing Thursday & Friday; Apathy Trailer to Tanksville

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing with student-athletes, the real reason Nick Saban didn’t release a depth chart, and who’s 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, Bill’s 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

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College GameDay Podcast: Week 0 Recap; QB1 at Alabama & Ohio State; ACC Trending Toward Expansion

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:06:22 -0000

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.

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The Matt Barrie Show: Week 0 Recap

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:06:00 -0000

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!

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Always College Football: ND and USC impress; Florida State, Michigan and the SEC on CFP collision?

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:55:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Stanford Steve talks USC, Florida State, Ohio State and much more

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:21:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay Podcast: Week 0 Picks; Stanford Steve Joins the Race For The Ribeye; Jim Harbaugh vs. Everybody

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 weekend’s games against the spread. Losers of this season-long contest buy the winner a steak dinner. They start by discussing Jim Harbaugh’s 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

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Always College Football: Nebraska’s Matt Rhule interview! Plus ‘Mess around and find out’ teams

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:30:00 -0000

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, you’re gonna find out’ how good they actually are. | Always College Football

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College GameDay Podcast: Kirby Smart on Carson Beck, Scratch-Offs, Success in 2023; SEC Preview; Rece & Pete's CFP Teams

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay Podcast: ACC Preview

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:13:27 -0000

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 What’s 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

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Always College Football: Can Georgia do what’s never been done?! Plus SEC season preview

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:58:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Ohio State QBs, Michigan dominance, Penn St expectations and B1G sleepers with Joshua Perry

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:20:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay Podcast: “The Blind Side” Dispute; Group of 5 Preview

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:54:39 -0000

Rece Davis and Ryan McGee discuss Ryan’s 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 Year’s 6 and which team is destined to be the worst team in the country this season.

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College GameDay Podcast: Big 12 Preview

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:53:22 -0000

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 what’s 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

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College GameDay Podcast: Pac-12 Preview (One Last Time)

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:52:53 -0000

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

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Always College Football: What-ifs on Alabama, PAC 12, Big 12, Ohio State and more of the ‘23 season

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:50:00 -0000

The season is right around the corner and we ask the questions that no one wants to think about. What if Alabama DOESN’T 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

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The Matt Barrie Show: The Aggie Forumla

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:37:00 -0000

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!

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Always College Football: Top 25 reaction + camp updates from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and more

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:59:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: MVPs and Breakout Stars for Tennessee, Penn State, Texas A&M & More

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:30:00 -0000

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

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The Matt Barrie Show: The MOST Compelling League + Home Run Hires

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:35:00 -0000

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!

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Always College Football: Colin Cowherd talks B1G expansion, SEC dominance and future of CFB

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:30:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: B1G and Big 12 expand plus Oklahoma, Miami and Florida rebound

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay Podcast: Big Ten Preview

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:21:38 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Will Notre Dame and Oregon make a jump in ‘23 - plus B1G expansion

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:20:00 -0000

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 season’s under 1st year head coaches, can they take the next step? | Always College Football

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The Matt Barrie Show: Paul Finebaum on the Landscape in College Football

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:12:00 -0000

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!

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Always College Football: LSU and USC look to make a year 2 jump plus PAC-12 media rights

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:50:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Hugh Freeze, Deion Sanders, Matt Rhule and other head coaches under pressure in year 1

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:49:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Lincoln Riley talks USC expectations, Caleb’s Heisman encore and much more

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:50:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay Podcast: ACC Media Days; GameDay to Charlotte; Copying Wisconsin; Bold Alabama Predictions

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:10:00 -0000

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Brock Bowers’ one weakness, Florida State’s 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 Alabama’s future.

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The Matt Barrie Show: Dan Mullen joins to preview the CFB season

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:23:00 -0000

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 coach’s 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 Ten’s biggest topics

23:00 The best rivalry in college football in recent memory?

25:40 What’s up next with Dan Mullen?

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Always College Football: Florida State is BACK, Clemson hasn’t left; Michigan tops B1G until OSU takes it

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:53:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Over/Under win totals for Texas, Florida, Notre Dame and others examined

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:10:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Georgia dominance, Alabama underdogs and other SEC takeaways

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:53:00 -0000

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 Miss’s rebuilt roster challenge in the WEST? McElroy answers all the questions plus looks ahead to BIG 10 and ACC Media Days. | Always College Football

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The Matt Barrie Show: Kirby Smart and Nick Saban Make Waves

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:04:26 -0000

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.

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Always College Football - Who’s “next” in the SEC and who are the conference’s Heisman contenders

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:32:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay Podcast: SEC Media Days; Clicheville; Texas A&M Macro-Question; Tipped Linen Pocket Squares

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:56:00 -0000

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the start of conference media days, coaching cliches, Kirby Smart’s podium appearance, Georgia’s 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?

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The Matt Barrie Show: SEC Media Days With Dan Mullen

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:27:53 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: The last dance in the Big 12 for Oklahoma and Texas plus SEC Kickoff

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:50:00 -0000

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

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Pat Fitzgerald Fired; What's Next for Northwestern; Bob Huggins' Sad Exit

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:52:49 -0000

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] Northwestern’s lack of transparency

[14:48] Team initiations, surprise that hazing is still happening

[19:43] What happens to the football program

[32:14] Northwestern’s advantages, coaching candidates

[38:33] Bob Huggins not going quietly

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The Matt Barrie Show: The State Of The SEC with Paul Finebaum

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:52:13 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: Florida State Head Coach Mike Norvell

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:17:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day joins Always College Football

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:17:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: The 2024 SEC opponents are out, reaction for Alabama, Georgia, LSU and more

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:10:00 -0000

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 don’t forget about an SEC non-conference schedule that has Michigan, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, USC and Miami. It’s about to go DOWN in 2024 and McElroy is here to give his instant analysis on the strong 2024 SEC slate. | Always College Football

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Always College Football : The 2024 Big 10 schedule is great for USC, Michigan and Penn State - sorry UCLA

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:17:00 -0000

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 Dame’s new AD and why Texas A&M is calling the shots in a game vs the Longhorns | Always College Football

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Always College Football: The best QBs in the SEC and the PAC 12

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:45:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay: Domino Effect; Skepticism Reigns; The Marvelous Ted Lasso Recasting

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:20:00 -0000

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.

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Always College Football: Should Colorado and Arizona leave for the BIG 12?

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:54:00 -0000

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

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Always College Football: The best QB’s in the Big 10 and Big 12

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:32:00 -0000

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

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College GameDay: College Football in 5 Years; Cold-Blooded Billion Dollar Business; ACC at a Crossroads

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:43:00 -0000

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 ACC’s future is tied to the SEC’s incentive to grow. Later, they build $15 college football rosters.

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Introducing 'ESPN College Football'

Thu, 25 May 2023 19:58:08 -0000

ESPN College Football is your one-stop podcast feed to catch all of ESPN’s original college football podcast titles, including ESPN College GameDay, Always College Football with Greg McElroy and more! You won’t miss an episode, including expanded coverage of the top events on the college football calendar.

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