Tailgate on the Quad

AP Poll Chaos: Analyzing Week 2's Controversial Rankings

Kev and Ciarnan discuss the NCAA's new transfer window, critique questionable AP voter decisions, and analyze teams on their "panic meter." The hosts celebrate their perfect 6-for-6 record on last week's bets and make new picks for upcoming games. They also highlight impressive uniform reveals from smaller schools and debate the longevity of certain college players.
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0:00 Intro and recap of recent college football events
5:50 NCAA implements single transfer portal window
11:15 AP poll rankings and voter controversies discussed
19:38 Panic meter: Assessing struggling college teams
27:12 Reviewing last week's betting picks
33:59 Making picks for upcoming college football games
49:47 Weather report for upcoming games
56:17 Updates on UMass and WVU
1:01:25 Cool new college football uniforms highlighted
1:07:24 Cade McNamara still playing college football

Crimson Tide Meltdown

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the aftermath of Week 1 college football, focusing on Alabama's shocking loss to Florida State. Kev delivers an impassioned rant about the Crimson Tide's performance and coaching, while Ciarnan offers a more measured perspective. They discuss the updated AP poll rankings, analyze key games, and introduce a new "Panic Meter" segment to assess struggling teams. The hosts also cover uniform changes, Vanderbilt's lawsuit against the NCAA, Brian Kelly/Dabo Swinney beef, and make their picks for Week 2.
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0:00 Intro: Alabama's loss to Florida State
5:38 Rant on Alabama's poor performance
13:08 Penn State switching to Adidas uniforms
20:13 Lawsuit against NCAA over redshirt rules
31:15 Memorable memes and quotes from Week 1
48:50 Weather report for Week 2 games
54:12 Week 2 betting picks and predictions
1:02:20 Is it time to panic for certain teams?
1:07:53 Outro and looking ahead to Week 2

Ohio State is Soft

In the latest episode, Kev and Ciarnan dive into:
- The Big 12's attempt to discourage the use of "Farmageddon" - The YouTube TV-Fox dispute-Josh Heupel's contract extension at Tennessee- Taylor Swift's engagement- Betting picks for Week 1 games
and more!
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0:00 Intro and Week Zero recap
5:03 Farmageddon controversy and college football traditions
15:24 Ohio State drama with Dave Portnoy ban
19:54 Josh Heupel's contract extension at Tennessee
24:32 Discuss Taylor Swift's engagement
24:55 Ralphie the Buffalo mascot retires at Colorado
29:16 Weather report for upcoming college football weekend
31:38 Hosts share their Week 1 betting picks
35:05 Bill Belichick's bizarre trademark filings discussed
39:28 Closing thoughts and looking ahead to Week 1

Farmageddon in Ireland: Kicking Off College Football's Return

The boys are back for Week 0 and: 
- Auburn's controversial claims to additional national titles- Their betting picks for Week Zero games- Reminiscing about Lee Corso's iconic moments on College GameDay- Offering some hot takes for the upcoming season-Their favorite Irish history films, tying it to the game in Dublin
and more!
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0:00 Intro
5:13 College Football Playoff changes and controversy
10:47 Auburn claims seven new national titles
16:37 Indiana brings back bison mascot
23:54 Hosts pick their "mid teams" for season
31:38 Betting picks for Week 0 games
38:35 Excitement for Farmageddon game in Ireland
40:26 Favorite Lee Corso GameDay memories
43:20 Hot takes before the season starts
47:48 First ranked matchup in Ireland game
49:11 Favorite movies about Irish history

Gambling Controversy and Group of 6 Vibes

The boys are back for:
- the John Mateer betting scandal- Jimbo Fisher's potential return to coaching- The preseason AP poll- Their breakdown the remaining Independents- Vibe check the Group of 6
and more!
 
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1:27 Bringing the podcast to new heights
10:06 John Mateer's gambling scandal and Venmo
20:51 Andy Staples' college football blue bloods list
31:25 AP Poll rankings 25-13 discussion
37:37 Top 12 AP Poll rankings analysis
46:28 Group of Six conference team vibes
54:54 Mountain West conference team assessments
1:02:10 Sun Belt conference team evaluations
1:07:51 Recent FCS to FBS program transitions

Furries Taking Over the Big 12

The boys are back breaking down the stupid renaming of Clean, Old Fashioned Hate, debating Dabo's bold predictions for Clemson, and investigate rumors of a furry QB in the Big 12. Oh, we also pick O/Us on Big 12 teams this year.
 
0:00 Intro
5:45 Controversial renaming of Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry
11:53 Dabo Swinney's bold 16-0 prediction criticized
18:23 Texas vs Ohio State "Game of the Century"
24:51 Breaking down the Coaches Poll rankings
30:35 Nepotism in college football media hiring
36:35 Big 12 win total predictions begin
43:13 Colorado, Houston, Iowa State win totals
49:46 Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech predictions
54:54 West Virginia and Big 12 champion picks
58:06 Closing thoughts and weekend plans

Raccoons, Camels, and the ACC

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, discussing player transfers, controversial comments, and upcoming season predictions. They analyze the Michigan-Western Michigan game in Germany, debate the merits of international college games, and critique recent statements by coaches and players. The hosts provide in-depth win total predictions for ACC teams, offering insights on each program's prospects. 
 
0:00 Intro
5:56 Michigan vs Western Michigan game in Germany
13:48 Trump's executive order on college athlete pay
21:53 Thomas Castellanos and Bill O'Brien's beef
30:11 ACC win totals predictions begin
46:46 Campbell Fighting Camels merch discussion
54:54 Final thoughts on upcoming football season
 
 

SEC Catching Strays and Big Ten Media Days

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the upcoming Big Ten football season, analyzing win totals and making bold predictions. They discuss conference realignment, the College Football Playoff expansion, and the challenges facing West Coast teams joining the Big Ten. The hosts offer candid takes on coaches like Kirk Ferentz and Ryan Day, while debating the merits of various programs' schedules. Highlights include a passionate critique of Curt Cignetti's comments, speculation on USC's defensive woes, and optimism for Penn State's potential breakthrough.
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Reacting to SEC Media Days and Indiana is Scared

The boys are back to discuss Indiana Football cancelling all Power Four games for the next five years, Greg McElroy trying to act like he knows Nick Saban is coming out of retirement (he isn't), AJ McCarron has issues with Hugh Freeze, SEC records, and the biggest news from SEC Media Days!
 
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0:00 Intro
5:37 Indiana's cowardly football scheduling decisions
11:28 Texas Tech's surprising $28 million roster
16:39 Nick Saban return rumors and speculation
30:25 Alabama and Arkansas season outlooks
36:06 Big Ten pushback on SEC scheduling
41:51 LSU and Mississippi State predictions
47:57 Missouri and Oklahoma season outlooks
53:51 Ole Miss and South Carolina predictions
59:28 Texas and Texas A&M season outlooks
1:02:49 Vanderbilt's chances for improvement debated

Pop-Tussies and the Hot Seat

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, from Pop Tarts' innovative bowl game sponsorship to conference realignment and coaching hot seats. They discuss Bill Belichick's controversial tenure at UNC, Hugh Freeze's recruiting struggles at Auburn, and debate which coaches are on the chopping block. The hosts provide their own rankings of coaches' job security, offering insights into the changing landscape of college football. With a mix of analysis and humor, they explore the impact of expanded playoffs on coaching stability and the cutthroat nature of modern college athletics.
 
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0:00 Intro
5:33 Pop Tarts bowl: Greatest bowl game ever?
10:43 Big 12 pushing for 5+11 playoff model
16:20 Scott Frost blames Nebraska for his failures
20:37 Hugh Freeze's health issues and recruiting woes
25:43 UNC fans unhappy with Belichick's girlfriend situation
47:59 Coaches on the hot seat for next season
52:43 Trent Dilfer likely to be fired at UAB
57:42 Outro: Don't sell nuclear secrets to Qatar