Tailgate on the Quad

This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Purdue's new athletic director and his questionable comments about Indiana, the Hoosiers' rise to the top of college football, and why Michigan apparently isn't that interested in its biggest rivalries anymore.
They also roast Texas Tech for calling itself the "most hated" team in college football, celebrate Tulane's new Mardi Gras uniforms, and discuss why anonymous coaches might be the worst trash talkers in the sport (or at least the biggest cowards).
The guys also dive into conference and national championship odds, including some absolutely ridiculous longshots, before debating which underrepresented teams they might cover this season. College football is almost here. The takes are already flying. 
0:00:00 – Back in the saddle: College football hype, intro rants, and conference stupidity
0:06:00 – Purdue AD’s wild comments, Indiana’s big flex, and athletic department shade
0:12:00 – Michigan and Ohio State rivalry hot takes, Underwood’s $10M question, and hate-fueled football
0:18:00 – Joey McGuire’s villain origin story, Texas Tech’s “most hated” delusion, and Tulane’s jersey drip
0:24:00 – National championship odds, sleeper picks, and mid-table mayhem
0:30:00 – Conference champion odds: Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and SEC debates and disrespect
0:36:00 – Dark horse SEC chatter, LSU’s schedule gauntlet, and picking underrepresented teams
0:42:00 – The “mid” curse, bowling for sadness, and closing chaos

College football is finally here... well, almost. This week, Ciarnan and Kev get into everything happening before Week 0, starting with the latest scheduling drama as more home-and-home series disappear from the sport. They also discuss the growing influence of prediction markets, why that could change the way fans consume college football, and the dangers that come with it.
The guys also react to Vanderbilt's latest uniform reveal, Akron's wild promotion that lets a random fan call the team's first offensive series, the preseason Coaches Poll, Nick Saban's latest comments, Paul Finebaum stirring the pot, and another round of NCAA legal drama. Plus, they debate whether Notre Dame should finally join a conference before wrapping things up with a few completely unnecessary rants.
We are so back. 
0:00:00 – Back in college football month! Jersey patch drama, series cancellations, hype videos, and preseason feels
0:06:00 – Home-and-home cancellations: Indiana-Notre Dame, cowardly scheduling, and rivalry returns
0:12:00 – Akron lets a fan call the first series: chaos play-calling theories and Zips marketing genius
0:18:00 – Legal news: NCAA 5th-season injunctions, transfer chaos, and conspiracies
0:24:00 – Jersey patches out of control, Vanderbilt’s unbranded look, and hilarious merchandising mishaps
0:30:00 – Breaking down the preseason Coaches Poll: snubs, surges, the Penn State “sweet spot,” and portal panic
0:36:00 – Top 5 teams: Is Ohio State scary? Texas hype, Georgia trust, and Notre Dame overhype
0:42:00 – Coaching expectations: Saban “under the radar,” Paul Finebaum rants, media circus, and future of Bama
0:48:00 – Life lessons and show close: Bad drivers, Kennesaw State to the natty, and hot mascot moments

College football season is almost here, but the offseason still refuses to calm down. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Ohio State & Notre Dame's massive jersey patch deals and debate whether schools or conferences are better off cashing in on sponsorships. They also discuss the latest lawsuits surrounding player transfers, the NCAA's never-ending stupidity, Brett Bielema's comments about the SEC, Michigan State's lofty expectations, and why the Arch Manning Heisman hype may have gotten completely out of hand. Then it's time for another conference logo showdown, this week featuring the Mountain West Conference. From iconic classics and underrated mascots to logos that look more like government agencies than football programs, the guys discuss every Mountain West logo and decide which schools nailed their branding and which ones desperately need a redesign.
0:00:00 – Jersey patch chaos, Arch Manning hype, and college football countdown
0:06:00 – Big 12 vs. Ohio State deal, commercialization of CFB, and the "patch problem"
0:12:00 – NIL mess, player transfer lawsuits, and college football’s shifting identity
0:18:00 – NCAA suspensions, administrative scandals, and Karen’s rant about contracts
0:24:00 – Big Ten Media Days: Bielema’s SEC shade and a deep dive on Big Ten odds
0:30:00 – The questionable Heisman hype for Arch Manning and legacy QB wishful thinking
0:36:00 – Mountain West Conference logos: nostalgia, bad upgrades, and logo roasts
0:42:00 – Mountain West logos Pt. 2: UNLV Confederate weirdness, New Mexico State disasters
0:48:00 – San Jose State logopalooza, UTEP debates, and Wyoming’s subtle glow-up
0:54:00 – More MW visuals: North Dakota State, Grand Canyon, UC Davis throwdown, and wrap-up
0:59:00 – Favorite conference logos, what’s next, and social plugs

College football season is almost here, and somehow the offseason is still delivering chaos. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down the biggest stories coming out of SEC and ACC Media Days, including the latest rumors of the SEC potentially breaking away from the NCAA and what that could mean for the future of college football. They also discuss Ward Manuel's continued controversy at Michigan, the Big Ten and ACC's recent success, and James Franklin's latest move. Then it's time for another conference logo breakdown, this week featuring the American Conference. College football news, SEC Media Days, ACC Media Days, NCAA drama, conference realignment, American Conference logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here.
0:00:00 – Warde Manuel stepping down Michigan's scandal-ridden success
0:06:00 – SEC dominance vs. NCAA; conference pride, secession stakes, and market realities
0:12:00 – Media Days: Will Stein’s Kentucky confidence, Big Ten vs. SEC scheduling, and assessing conference strength
0:18:00 – ACC vs. Big Ten: Narduzzi’s comments, conference parity, and the future of ACC power programs
0:24:00 – James Franklin at Virginia Tech: “more with more” debate and Penn State legacy talk
0:30:00 – American Conference logos: Big East nostalgia, UAB dragon downgrade, ECU skull and crossbones
0:36:00 – FAU, Memphis, and Charlotte logo evolution; branding hits and misses
0:42:00 – North Texas, Rice, USF, and Temple: Mid-2000s action logos, minimalism, and local school comparisons
0:48:00 – UTSA, Tulane, and Tulsa: Ranking the strongest, most original American logos
0:54:00 – Army and Navy logos: Old school vs. modern design, balancing history and branding
1:00:00 – Wichita State’s mascot evolution, episode wrap-up, social plugs, and hopes for August/season guests

This week, the guys dive into the latest chaos surrounding Michigan athletics, including the ongoing investigation into Ward Manuel and the allegations that Michigan attempted to cover up the Sherrone Moore affair scandal. They discuss what it means for the Wolverines, institutional accountability, and why the hits just keep coming in Ann Arbor. They also react to the latest eye-popping NIL numbers, break down the ACC's controversial new tiebreaker rules, and give their thoughts on Tennessee's new "blackout" uniforms. Plus, a discussion on Western Kentucky's controversial roster decision. Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering Conference USA. From forgotten classics and underrated mascots to some truly questionable branding decisions, the guys rank every C-USA logo and debate which schools nailed it and which desperately need a redesign.
0:00:00 – Apocalyptic weather, Michigan chaos, and Ward Manuel scandal intro
0:06:00 – Michigan fallout: competence vs. cover-up, program-wide scandals, and coaching decisions
0:12:00 – NIL Clearinghouse money, and oversight skepticism
0:18:00 – ACC’s new tiebreaker rules: bias and championship scenarios, Miami/Clemson favoritism
0:24:00 – Conference USA uniform talk, Western Kentucky scholarship controversy, and transfer portal issues
0:30:00 – Conference USA logo breakdown: opinions and rivalry, New Mexico State & Liberty analysis
0:36:00 – Sam Houston, Middle Tennessee State, and Western Kentucky logo debates, Big Red mascot love
0:42:00 – Delaware & FIU logos, mascot oddities, and continued hot takes
0:48:00 – Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Rice Owls, Missouri State Bears, and Yukon Huskies logo segment
0:54:00 – Funny CFB player names, Washington’s athletic budget, anti-British sendoff, and episode close

After a week off due to bad public transit, the boys are back for another episode of controversy in college football! But first, they had to finish up the logos of the MAC because Kev is an idiot, before diving into EA adding microtransactions into Road to Glory and Dynasty modes of CFB 27. Later, they discussed the Big 12 selling out a corporate sponsor in Monster Energy (bad), and Wisconsin selling out to a corporate sponsor in Culver's (good). They would then discuss the latest uniform changes for Penn State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, and Georgia Tech, as well as the South Carolina garnet to crimson controversy. Finally, the boys dove into the Sun Belt logo history, and Kev said something so bad about one of the school's logos he had to actually edit an episode! Join this channel to get access to perks:
000:00 Addressing last week's mistakes
04:59 EA Sports microtransactions controversy
09:37 Criticism of entertainment industry pricing
12:44 Controversy around Texas Tech and Cincinnati
13:41 Monster Energy Big 12 Deal
18:10 Corporate sponsorship rules for NCAA
22:52 Discussing school program changes
23:27 Debating Penn State jersey changes
29:31 College football jerseys controversy
30:52 Designer transition from Nike to Adidas
37:29 Design feedback on logo elements
40:17 He said WHAT about the Georgia State Panther?
45:31 Discussing favorite graphic design styles
49:25 Discussing logo redesigns
52:29 Discussing logo design ideas
57:40 Closing thoughts and weekly wrap-up

This week, Kev and Ciarnan revisit the never-ending Brendan Sorsby saga as his request to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft is denied. They also discuss the NCAA adopting an age based eligibility model, and debate potential changes to the transfer portal windows. They also react to Brian Kelly joining CBS to cover the Mountain West, and ask an important question: are there actually mountains in Illinois? Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering the MAC. From iconic mascots and underrated classics to some truly questionable design choices, the guys rank every Mid-American Conference logo while celebrating the beautiful chaos that makes MACtion one of the best traditions in college football. Plus, thoughts on The Citadel finding bodies during their stadium renovation, World Cup talk, mascot weirdness, and planning some MACtion livestreams!
00:00 NFL denies supplemental draft request
06:38 NFL legal dispute discussion
10:17 Discussing Brandon Source's draft prospects
13:03 Big 12 legal discussions
14:37 College football lawsuit drama
20:33 Old bodies, not a murder case
21:15 Brian Kelly joins CBS
24:48 New eligibility rules for athletes
29:16 NCAA transfer timeline discussion
31:56 Raccoons at college football games
34:51 Getting rid of the logo 38:45 Discussing logo design choices
42:25 Central Michigan's logo history
46:25 Discussing color changes
47:56 Toledo vs. Kent State Performance
50:54 Changing team branding and mascots
55:04 USA's World Cup chances

Good news came out of college football this week... somehow.
Ciarnan and Kev dive into the conclusion of the Brendan Sorsby saga after declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft, discussing how Texas Tech's gamble on a quarterback turned into one of the biggest offseason controversies in the sport despite the fact that Sorsby is, by most accounts, pretty mid. The guys break down the NCAA's handling of the situation, gambling rules in college sports, and whether Sorsby actually has an NFL future.
They also discuss Arch Manning's continued grip on the college football world, Zachariah Branch reportedly leaving USC over facility restrictions, college football's obsession with neutral-site games, and why Notre Dame always seems to find its way into the conversation.
Plus, thoughts on TCU's shamrock-themed uniforms ahead of the Aer Lingus Classic and a heated debate over field storming. Their conclusion? The only teams storming the field are either poverty programs or little brothers.
College football chaos, NCAA controversy, transfer portal drama, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here.
00:00 Controversy over Texas Tech decisions
05:56 Gambling rules in college sports
09:16 Supplemental draft bidding process
10:58 Discussing Brendan Sorsby's contract
16:09 College football team dynamics
17:54 Concerns about player's motivations
21:57 Discussing draft prospects and choices
25:58 Discussing USC facility issues
28:06 College football's financial impact
32:31 Major league rugby in Nashville
34:58 Discussing early-season games
38:05 Reduced fines long-term benefits
41:18 Only poverty programs storm the field

College football is dead, Ciarnan & Kev are just here for the eulogy.
They blame Brendan Sorsby after his punishment was reduced from stripped eligibility to a two game suspension, discussing the fallout, NCAA gambling policies, and whether the organization has any idea how to handle sports betting in 2026. They also react to rumors that some programs may be reluctant to schedule Texas Tech moving forward and debate whether the NCAA is creating more problems than it's solving.
They also discuss Nick Saban calling on Congress to help save college football, Mike Leach landing on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, Virginia Tech receiving a massive $75 million donation, North Dakota getting caught tampering in one of the dumbest ways imaginable, UCLA's Karson Gordon entering the transfer portal as a track athlete, and Virginia vs. NC State being moved from Brazil back to Charlottesville.
Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering the Pac-12... or what's left of it. From iconic mascots and forgotten classics to unnecessary gradients, questionable redesigns, and some surprisingly great branding decisions, the guys break down every school's logo history and debate which programs got it right and which completely missed the mark.
College football chaos, NCAA controversy, transfer portal nonsense, Pac-12 logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here.
 
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00:00 Discussing team chances in tournament
04:39 NCAA tampering violation incident
06:36 NCAA transfer portal loophole
10:35 Letting Franklin go
15:12 Nick Saban's political involvement
16:58 Criticism of NCAA governance
22:21 Questioning NCAA integrity
23:52 Discussing gambling and its implications
28:07 College sports controversy response
33:50 Discussing NCAA's waning influence
37:30 Discussing retro design elements
40:23 Describing the beaver illustration
42:02 Choosing a Boise State logo
46:56 Funny colorblind moment in podcast
49:45 Discussing Texas State's Logo Changes
54:42 Writing about top quarterbacks
56:41 Wrapping up and checking in

This week, Ciarnan and Kev are breaking down some of the wildest stories in sports. Starting off with the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby reinstatement request, as the duo discusses if league rules need adjusting to match the current state of gambling laws. The two then turn to Ed Orgeron returing to Lane Kiffin's staff at LSU with all the hilarious way that could go wrong, and discuss the SEC potentially seceding from the NCAA (apparently they did not learn their lesson the first time).
The boys also break down the Protect College Sports Act, as well as the NCAA's continued investigation into age based eligibility requirements, before diving into the history of Big 12 logos! From anthropomorphic birds hitting the town to overdesigns all the way to way too minimalism, they have it all in one of the strongest showings of conference logos so far.
 
00:00 Breaking university rules and consequences
07:16 Betting on unrelated sports events
15:33 Discussing college sports legislation
21:14 Future of the NCAA system
22:07 SEC's competitive advantage
29:55 SEC ends cupcake week tradition
38:25 Discussing logo design details
40:05 Choosing a BYU logo design
45:58 Discussing changes in team logos
53:08 Preparing for a night out
55:46 Designing the logo's balance