23h ago
The first round of the college football playoff delivered some great storylines. Was the bigger story Alabama’s comeback or Oklahoma choking away a 17 point lead? Miami and Texas A&M battled in a bare-knuckles brawl which saw the Hurricanes escape College Station with a 10-3 win, does Miami have enough to beat Ohio State? Plus, Ole Miss and Oregon steamrolled the G5 teams (which everyone expected), so McElroy breaks down what can and should be done moving forward with the CFP format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5d ago
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12
The committee is favoring the eye test - is that a good or bad thing? McElroy goes through and breaks down the Top 25 telling you why Miami moving up is the right thing, what Utah has done for the BIG 12, why Indiana stayed at #2 and what might happen if Texas beats Georgia and Oklahoma beats Alabama. Plus does Notre Dame control their own destiny and could the ACC Champion be left OUT of the CFP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 5
Strong wins, good losses, dominant performances and consistency seem to be the formula the committee is using in their 1st CFP rankings. McElroy goes through the Top 25 and tells you why teams were ranked where they were and some scenarios that could change everything. Plus we have a discussion if Texas A&M or Alabama eventually jump Ohio State or Indiana, why Notre Dame continues to be polarizing, Miami’s tough position, if it's the ACC or BIG 12 that gets two teams in and how many teams from the SEC could get in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 3
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26
Texas A&M won in Baton Rouge for the first time since 1994 solidifying their spot as a true National Title contender. What next for Brian Kelly and LSU? Ole Miss got a statement win taking down Oklahoma in Norman. Alabama and Texas both escaped with wins. Indiana continues to dominate, Vanderbilt continues to make believers out of all of us and the G5 CFP spot is wide open. McElroy goes over all of it in his week 9 rapid reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21
Greg McElroy gives his rapid reactions to ALL the CFB Week 4 action, starting with Indiana’s blowout win over Illinois. What’s the Hoosiers ceiling now? Plus, takeaways from Oklahoma’s win over Auburn, Miami’s dominant defensive performance against Florida, Texas Tech’s impressive win in Salt Lake and more, including Ole Miss, Michigan, USC, Tennessee, Florida State and others. | Always College Football Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intros (1:52) Indiana DOMINATES Illinois (6:05) Oklahoma gets it done over Auburn (12:01) Texas Tech is LEGIT (15:06) Miami handles Florida (18:32) More CFB Week 4 reactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18
Oklahoma welcomes Auburn to Norman for the first time, will the Sooners show they’re the real deal? Texas Tech and Behren Morton take on Utah and Devon Dampier in a HUGE BIG 12 matchup. Nebraska is looking for their first win over a ranked opponent as Michigan comes to town and a Top 20 showdown in Bloomington between Illinois and Indiana. Will Miami continue to flex as Billy Napier brings his reeling Gators to South Beach? McElroy gives you the questions that will determine those games plus more previews from South Carolina vs Missouri, Arkansas vs Memphis, Michigan State vs USC and, of course, GIANT KILLERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 3
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18
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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4
Greg McElroy ranks his Top 25 teams going into the 2025 college football season, starting with teams 25-11. McElroy explains reasons he loves each team and also one area of concern for each. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10
Greg McElroy sits down with Kansas’s Jalon Daniels, Arizona’s Noah Fifita and TCU’s Josh Hoover for an open and honest round table discussion. The guys go in depth on BIG 12 perception, conference depth, play calling, the best defense they have seen in conference, smack talk and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 9
Greg McElroy sits down with Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt , Kansas State’s Avery Johnson, Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby, Iowa State’s Rocco Becht, Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson and Texas Tech’s Behren Morton for an open and honest round table discussion. The guys go in depth on BIG 12 perception, conference depth, play calling, the best defense they have seen in conference and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19
Everyone knows your team is only as good as their offensive line. The big guys never get the love they deserve - until now. McElroy and Cole Cubelic give you the Top 10 offensive lines heading into the 2025 season. The guys break down why transfers at Auburn and Oregon will make a huge difference, why Alabama and Texas A&M top the SEC, who will step up for Miami and Penn State and the GAP Notre Dame has made between them and everyone else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12
Dan Lanning joins Greg McElroy to talk leadership, quarterbacks, culture and what the Oregon Ducks must do to get back to the BIG 10 championship and the CFP. Plus, we play “like it, love it, or not so fast my friend” asking McElroy to answer questions about Oregon’s National Championship aspirations, the best QB conference in 2025, if Auburn can get a winning season, if Florida State will bounce back and if Bill Belichick can silence the critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 9
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 5
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 2
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 8
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 5
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, does Penn State have the best tandem 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10
Steve Spurrier joins Greg McElroy to discuss how he handled QB Competitions at Duke, Florida and South Carolina, what he looked for when recruiting quarterbacks and when he knew it was time to make a change at the position. The HBC was also known as one of the best personalities in the sport so we decided to look at a few current coaches that aren’t afraid to step out of the coach speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3
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Mar 31
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13
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Mar 10
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 6
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 3
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30
Greg McElroy talks with National Championship quarterback and Ohio State legend Cardale Jones 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 7
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 3
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 28, 2024
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2024
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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2, 2024
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2024
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10, 2024
Alabama and Ole Miss dominate in big wins while LSU and Georgia are left wondering what’s next. The Miami magic finally wore out against Georgia Tech, what does that mean for the Hurricanes (and the ACC) moving forward. Indiana stays perfect by taking down Michigan, Notre Dame drops 50+ (again), BYU survives a scare and Boise State just keeps winning. McElroy breaks it all down with his Sunday instant reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 7, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 3, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2024
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 Subscribe to @DavidPollackCFB: https://youtube.com/@davidpollackcfb?si=lxvItUwCrKEdVhDo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2024
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 Buffalo’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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 29, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2024
Greg McElroy is joined by Joe Fortenbaugh and Tyler Fulghum from ESPNBet to go through the “good money” bets heading into 2024. The guys tell you why you should stay away from Colorado, why the UNDER for Texas and Houston looks good and why you should look at the OVER for Iowa, Iowa State and Rutgers (yeah we went on a deep dive). Plus the guys tell you who is a good bet to make the CFP (hint its Miami and Notre Dame). | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 1, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 3, 2024
First year head coaches will always have high expectations from fans. So McElroy went through and to tell you what would be an Incredible, solid or disappointing season for the guys at Alabama, Michigan, Washington, Syracuse, Arizona, Duke, and UCLA. Speaking of new coaches Mississippi State’s HC Jeff Lebby joins Greg to talk about his offense, being a 1st time head coach and how recruiting is picking up in Starkville. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2024
Will Kalen DeBoer be Alabama’s most successful first year head coach EVER?! Will Marcus Freeman lead the Irish to a Natty and keep the “year 3” streak going at Notre Dame? Are people looking past Virginia Tech, Louisville and Kentucky? Does USC need a strong September to avoid a forgettable year 1 in the BIG 10? McElroy goes over those plus many more and tells you if he loves it, likes it, or gives it the ‘ol Lee Corso “not so fast my friend”. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 6, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 4, 2024
A new set of rankings came out and gave some pretty high marks to Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, are they too high?. Where is the love for the ACC, Ole Miss, Michigan and ANY G5 team? McElroy goes through and tells you what these rankings got right and what it got wrong. Plus, will anyone else besides Colorado be the media darling to start the year, is Syracuse a sleeper in the ACC and are all jobs in the SEC and BIG 10 better than EVERYWHERE else? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 23, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2024
Greg breaks down nine teams that haven’t been talked about enough so far this offseason. If Nico Iamaleava breaks out, what’s preventing Tennessee from making the CFP? Are we sleeping on the possibility of an 11-win season for Missouri? Will this be the year Clemson gets back to dominant form? Is Wisconsin a sleeper team in year two under Luke Fickell? Plus, we dive into the mailbag to answer YOUR questions. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2024
Greg takes a look back at the 2022 coaching carousel and discusses the percent chance the year three coaches can win a National Championship at their current spot, including Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. Mario Cristobal may be closer than you think, and Dan Lanning could bring the first National Championship to Eugene. And is Kalen DeBoer a near lock to win a Natty at Alabama? McElroy breaks it all down while also answering questions from the mailbag. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2024
Greg is joined by ESPN’s Matt Barrie to discuss the biggest storylines in CFB coming out of spring ball. First of all, do spring games still matter? Could we see the format change? Plus, Greg and Matt discuss Deion Sanders’ recent actions on social media and if Ohio State is the best team in CFB. Later, Greg looks at five potential outcomes this season and discusses the likelihood of them happening using The Probability Scale. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2024
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2024
Josh Heupel joins the show to talk about defensive improvements, Nico Iamaleava, expectations from the offensive and defensive lines and much more. Plus what to watch for in the spring games this weekend at Alabama, Georgia, Cincinnati, Ohio State, LSU, Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Utah and more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 8, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 4, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 7, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 29, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 8, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 5, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 1, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2024
Greg McElroy gives his instant analysis and reaction to Kalen DeBoer being named the Alabama Head Coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 8, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 2, 2024
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2023
Booger McFarland joins Greg McElroy to talk about the repercussions of Alabama getting into the CFP over Florida State and what it means for the future of college football. Plus is Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Michael Penix or Marvin Harrison Jr who walks away with the Heisman and can people change their minds? Is that allowed? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2023
Michigan and Ohio State had their final tune up for “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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12, 2023
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Nov 9, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 8, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2023
Alabama finally put together a complete game, Georgia looked OK against a good Missouri team, Ohio State needs to find another level on offense, Bedlam was AWESOME, Texas needs Ewers back, USC did the right move by firing Grinch and so many other takeaways from ‘statement Saturday’. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 5, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 2, 2023
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023
Washington and Oregon meet as top 10 opponents for the 1st time EVER! UCLA or Oregon State will be knocked out of the PAC 12 race while USC puts their undefeated season on the line vs Notre Dame. Plus North Carolina tries to stay perfect vs Miami and Texas A&M and Tennessee square off and Auburn tries to get a signature win vs LSU. All that plus more previews. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 4, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023
Huge PAC 12 matchups this weekend as Utah visits Oregon State and USC heads to Colorado. 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, will it be LSU or Ole Miss who separates themselves in the SEC West and some much more in our week 5 preview. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2023
Greg McElroy gives his instant reaction to Colorado winning a double overtime thriller against Colorado State and the rest of a wild Week 3 slate. Florida State, Texas and other top teams scraped by, while the QB spot at Bama is still a concern. McElroy discusses Florida’s big win, the Backyard Brawl, Michael Penix’ dominance, Missouri’s upset win over Kansas State, a great performance from Jayden Daniels and more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2023
McElroy gives his instant reaction to Texas walking into Bryant Denny and taking care of Alabama - are they a legit National Title contender? Colorado keeps rolling, this time taking care of Nebraska at home and Notre Dame passes their 1st test of the season with a 21 point win at North Carolina State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 3, 2023
Colorado and Coach Prime make a statement. Drake Maye and North Carolina put on a show and other instant reactions from a GREAT week 1 | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 9, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 2, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023
Greg McElroy continues to break down his top 25 preseason poll with numbers 10-1. McElroy discusses why Washington is his top team in the Pac-12 and why he’s admittedly ‘drinking the Kool-Aid’ on Texas. Plus, will Georgia once again be the top dawgs in CFB? Is Florida State the top ACC team? Will Alabama be fine at QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023
We begin our two-episode breakdown of the Always College Football top 25 preseason poll with numbers 25 through 11 on today’s show. The most notable surprises on the list include Ole Miss and Wisconsin in the top 15, TCU barely making the cut, UCLA being ranked over Oregon State and many more. Will Tennessee come back down to earth? And should USC really be considered an elite team entering this season? Find out in the first episode of McElroy’s preseason poll breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7, 2023
Greg McElroy breaks down his summer superlatives list. Who could make the CFP for the first time? Which team could have a TCU type of season? Which team will disappoint? Which coaches are entering must-win seasons, and which quarterbacks could have breakout seasons? Plus McElroy answers questions from the mailbag. Does Joe Milton’s insane arm strength matter? What are the best tailgate spots in the nation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 5, 2023
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy to talk all things Texas Football ahead of the 2023 season. Coach Sarkisian talks about how the team’s main goal in 2023 is winning the Big 12 in their last year as part of the conference, but they must do a better job of finishing games. Sarkisian also talks about how the passing game has improved with Quinn Ewers and a loaded group of pass catchers. Plus, what is going on with San Diego State, the Mountain West and the Pac 12? Is the transfer portal window going to shrink? Is Oklahoma behind Texas as both programs prepare to move to the SEC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 15, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 7, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 5, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 2, 2023
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2023
What if Alabama and Tennessee didn’t play every year or if Georgia vs Florida wasn’t a tradition anymore? That’s a possibility with an 8 game SEC Schedule. Could we lose out on SEC teams vs Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan and others with a 9 game conference schedule? McElroy debates the pros and cons of both an 8 game and 9 game SEC schedules, plus we look at USC and Iowa with new incoming Athletic Directors. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2023
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joins Greg McElroy to talk about the state of College Football from conference expansion to the upcoming 12 team playoff. Plus we look at what makes a dynasty, who has one now (Alabama or Georgia) and what G5 teams could pull off a major upset in ‘23. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2023
A good Athletic Director can make all the difference or hinder a program's development. Oklahoma, Ohio State and Notre Dame have long tenured AD’s with sustained success while LSU and Michigan have made great hires recently with immediate results. USC had their guy, until they didn’t and now the Trojans will be moving to the B1G with a new AD - what impact will that have. Plus Florida State and SMU pick up huge transfer portal WR’s and Syracuse legend Jim Brown tribute | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2023
Is the next phase of realignment close? Florida State, Clemson, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Virginia and Virginia Tech are exploring ways to leave the ACC. McElroy looks at what the SEC and BIG 10 could do, what the future of the ACC would be and where that leaves the BIG 12 and the PAC 12. Plus does Notre Dame have a recruiting edge with a new apparel deal? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2023
Big news for Georgia recruiting, and a big loss for Nebraska. Brian Kelly at LSU, Lincoln Riley at USC or Mike Norvell at Florida State, who do you think will win a title first? Plus we give you the ultimate CFB road trip schedule as McElroy goes week by week with games at Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, USC, Notre Dame, Michigan and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2023
If you love college football you already know. College Football is awesome and unique and McElroy is here to give you his 35 reasons why he loves the sport. We cover it all - Penn State White Outs, Traveler at USC, the Kinnick Wave at Iowa, Tailgating in The Groove, Dotting the i at Ohio State, the Vol Navy, Alabama uniforms and Notre Dame helmets there is NOTHING but love for college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 8, 2023
The new CFP schedule is set and McElroy is here to breakdown the good (home games and January 1st triple header) and the bad (Quarterfinals at bowl games and Monday National championships) and things he would like changed. Plus we get an early look at the 3 best September non conference games Texas @ Alabama, Florida State vs LSU and Ohio State @ Notre Dame. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 3, 2023
Would the PAC 12 and Big 12 like to see USC, Texas or Oklahoma leave as conference champions? No. Would Alabama and Clemson fans be happy if they lost to LSU and South Carolina respectively - AGAIN. No. We take an early look at MUST win games for a couple schools heading into the 2023 season. Plus, McElroy names 6 teams that are looking (and could find) their first National Championship this century. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2023
QB transfers are all the rage in CFB, so McElroy looks at some that worked like Joe Burrow to LSU and Cam Newton to Auburn, some that didn’t (sorry Mitch Mustain and JT Daniels) and other who are coming in this year with high hopes - we are looking at you Sam Hartman and Devin Leary. Plus the Big 10 has a new commish who talked about conference expansion and McElroy has some strong reaction to Oregon’s PHYSICAL spring game. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023
McElroy goes position by position ahead of the NFL Draft and tells you why Bryce Young is the best QB, Jordan Addison is the best WR and so much more. Plus we look into the gap Georgia has made between them and everyone else in the SEC (including Alabama) and talk about why you shouldn’t judge a player based on where he went to school. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023
We recap the last BIG spring weekend in CFB including huge weekends at Oklahoma, LSU and Notre Dame, the ongoing Alabama QB questions, and the Colorado mass transfers. Plus Nebraska and Wisconsin spring recaps. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023
Can Coach Prime keep the hype up after spring? Will Notre Dame and Alabama find their QB1 (although much different situations). What will Oklahoma and Oklahoma State look like with all of the transfers? Does Brian Kelly have all the pieces at LSU? McElroy is here to answer all the questions. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023
McElroy answers an interesting mailbag question about Alabama and the transfer portal. Plus our friends at Saturday Down South gave us some very strange stats and streaks that McElroy looks at and decides if they will be broken in 2023. And the “Spring King” John Rhys Plumlee drops by to talk about his incredible baseball/football double header. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023
There will always be overreaction to spring games but McElroy is here to tell you what is overreaction or what is fair. Does Ohio State have offensive line issues? Will Georgia’s offense carry them? Is Florida State’s swagger real after spring? Will Clemson’s young players step up? Is the pressure off Quinn Ewers? Plus the transfer portal is open again and don’t sleep on Will Levis | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023
There are a ton of spring games this weekend and McElroy has questions heading into the games. Has Arkansas found help in the secondary? Will the new faces at Florida State and Tennessee get a lot of time? How will the QB competition shape out at Texas, Michigan State? All that plus your mailbag questions and what Kliff Kingsbury’s return to CFB means | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023
With the NFL draft around the corner and recruiting never stopping McElroy looks at what school is at the top for each offensive position. Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma are all well represented but don’t sleep on Notre Dame, USC, Michigan, Iowa and North Carolina | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7, 2023
It doesn’t matter if it’s Auburn, USC or anyone in between - spring football games ALWAYS get fans fired up. McElroy is here to give you the 8 rules for fans as get ready for the first real college football they have seen since early January | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 5, 2023
It can be tough being a college football fan, the ups and downs and the passion that always stays with you. McElroy sits back and gives some honest feedback to fans from Penn State, Texas, North Carolina, Washington and Florida on how they should really feel about the future of their programs. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2023
Michigan had a great weekend with Jadyn Davis committing and holding their spring game. Plus the Wolverines are the only team that finished in the top 7 that is NOT replacing a QB next season - how will the new QBs be at Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, TCU and Penn State . | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023
Will no divisions help the SEC and the BIG 10? McElroy breaks down why it will benefit both. Plus now is the time for the PAC 12 (or BIG 12) to take San Diego State and April Fool’s Day is here - McElroy looks back at the biggest, and worst, fooled you moments in College Football | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023
Dan Lanning and Oregon start spring with big goals while Luke Fickell and Wisconsin start their first spring together. Michigan State, Maryland, Minnesota and UCLA start spring off with BIG (10?) expectations. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame start spring with high expectations. Kyle Whittingham and Utah look for PAC 12 3-peat. Can Texas Tech surprise in the Big 12? Iowa, Iowa State and Duke also start off spring ball with high expectations. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023
Lane Kiffin has a BIG QB competition to sort out this spring - and a new DC to help build off that. Matt Rhule has a fresh start at Nebraska. Louisville and Purdue have new Head Coaches and Baylor looks to bring back some of the 2021 bravado. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2023
Alabama starts an important spring practice with a new OC, a new DC while looking for a new QB1 - but they still have Nick Saban. Texas A&M starts spring with A LOT of questions that Jimbo Fisher (and Bobby Petrino) need to answer. Plus Oklahoma State, Syracuse, UCF and West Virginia get spring going. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023
Tennessee must replace Hendon Hooker, Oklahoma must find a defense, TCU looks to replicate a Cinderella season and so many other spring storylines. Plus McElroy gives his top 5 FAVORITE plays since 2000 (hint the Kick-6 is not one of his favorites) | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023
Georgia will have a new QB as they look for an unprecedented 3-peat - can they do it? Penn State won their 1st Rose Bowl since 1994 - will the momentum carry over? Plus McElroy goes on IN on why the NCAA Tourney should not be compared to the CFP | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 8, 2023
LSU is looking to repeat as SEC West champs and might have everything in place to do it. Kansas State hopes to reload, Arkansas and Oregon State hope to take the next step plus the MAILBAG | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2023
Is Florida State ready to take the next step and be “the hunted”? Can Ohio State just plug and play a new QB (probably)? Is Washington the PAC 12’s best playoff chance? So many spring storlines plus the MAILBAG | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023
Texas has a great QB room but can they take the next step in there last season in the BIG 12. Clemson is starting fresh on offense, UNC has the best QB in the ACC (country?) and BYU is jumping up to the BIG 12. So many spring storylines plus the MAILBAG | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023
Florida and Miami start spring practice hoping to rebound after disappointing seasons while USC starts the spring hoping to take the next step and make the CFP. NC State, Boston College and Indiana also start practice and McElroy is here to tell you what to look for and make some BOLD predictions. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023
Auburn starts spring practice with new head coach Hugh Freeze while Michigan starts again after back-to-back CFP appearances. Houston, Kansas, Missouri and Vanderbilt are also starting spring practice and McElroy is here to tell you what to look for and makes a few BOLD predictions. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2023
Ohio State canceled a series with Washington and the PAC 12 has been visiting other schools like SMU. What does this mean for the future of the conference. Plus McElroy answers mailbag questions on Florida NIL, the AAC schedule and unhappy transfers | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 22, 2023
McElroy ranks his top 5 SEC coaches (hint Alabama and Georgia are near the top), answers if the Big 10 can close the gap on the SEC and looks into proposed rules changes that could have a profound impact on the game in the future | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023
Clemson HC Dabo Swinney joins Greg McElroy to give some candid thoughts on changes he would like to see in College football and the College Football playoff. Coach also shares why he hired Garrett Riley and his favorite REGULAR season moment as Head Coach of Clemson | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2023
Texas, Oklahoma to the SEC and USC and UCLA to the BIG 10 - will either be successful? McElroy looks back at Penn State, Nebraska, Miami, Florida State, TCU, Virginia Tech and others who have changed conferences in the last 30 years and how they have fared and the ONE thing the successful teams have had in common. Plus McElroy breaks down Georgia, Miami and Notre Dame’s new Offensive Coordinators | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023
Luke Fickell joins McElroy to discuss why Wisconsin is the perfect job for him right now. What Phil Longo will bring on to the Badgers offense, why Camp Randall Stadium is the bet place in college football AND why the Big 10 and SEC will move away from everyone else. Plus we hit the mailbag with questions about Nebraska and Wisconsin changing things in the Big 10 and what is happening with Notre Dame’s OC search | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023
Oklahoma and Texas will leave the Big 12 early. McElroy breaks down what it means for both schools and what it means for the SEC and the Big 12. Plus we look into a new contract at Iowa, a big hire in Miami and the retirement of a legend. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023
How good will Matt Rhule and Luke Fickell do in the Big 10? Can Hugh Freeze make an instant impact at Auburn? Will Coach Prime bring Colorado back to respectability immediately? McElroy goes through and grades all the new coaches and tells you what impact that can have in year 1. Plus we hit the mailbag and make Super Bowl predictions. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 8, 2023
McElroy looks back at the 1st year coaches and hands out grades for their year 1 performance. Brian Kelly, Sonny Dykes, Kalen DeBoer and others with an A+ job. Notre Dame and Oregon with B’s and some work to do. Oklahoma and Miami with F’s and one fan asking if Mario Cristobal is the new Scott Frost - yikes | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 6, 2023
Nick Saban has his new OC and DC in Tuscaloosa - what does that mean for the Tide in ‘23. Dabo Swinney came out and spoke the truth about fans needing to enjoy the journey so that got us thinking - which coaches are under the most pressure year in and year out | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 3, 2023
The Big 12 schedule is out and the Big 12 did NOT crush Texas and Oklahoma like some thought they might. TCU however will have to prove last year was not a fluke and the conference welcomes in 4 new members. Plus Jaden Rashada picked his school - McElroy tells you why it was the right choice. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 1, 2023
Georgia and Alabama top the recruiting rankings - no surprise there, but what is being built at Texas, LSU, Notre Dame and Oregon might surprise people. Plus who will take over the Big 12 once Texas and Oklahoma leave for the SEC - McElroy’s answer might surprise you. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023
Some big moves at Miami, Clemson, Arkansas, Texas A&M and TCU with new offensive coordinators named - what impact will they have? Will Georgia be looking for a new OC and who will Saban hire? Plus who can claim Jalen Hurts Oklahoma or Alabama? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023
Who is under more pressure to win in 2023 Alabama and Nick Saban or Ryan Day and Ohio State. Will NIL deals cost a coach their job? Can the Big 12 win a National Title without Texas OR Oklahoma? McElroy answers all of these plus looks ahead to the G5 in 2023. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023
Is Florida State the favorite in the ACC heading into 2023 or can Clemson keep their stranglehold on the conference? There were A LOT of quarterbacks that transferred out (some stayed in) of the ACC - what to make of that position looking ahead. Can Notre Dame take the next step with their best quarterback since Brady Quinn? McElroy breaks it all down | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023
Coach Prime and Colorado, USC’s returning Heisman Trophy winner, the back to back conference champs in Utah, DJ U is a Beaver and Dan Lanning has Oregon trending up. The PAC 12 is going to be phenomenal in 2023, and McElroy is here to give an early look. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023
Kansas State is the defending conference champion. TCU became the first Big 12 team to win a playoff game - and the conference welcomed in 4 new teams. 2023 is going to be crazy in the Big 12. Can Texas and Oklahoma improve play from last season and take over the conference before they leave? McElroy takes an early look. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023
McElroy looks at what the Big 10 has coming back for the 2023 season. Ohio State has some questions, Penn State looks to build on a fantastic season. Can Fickel and Rhule elevate Wisconsin and Nebraska to be contender’s in year 1? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023
McElroy looks at what the SEC has coming back for the 2023 season. Alabama has A LOT of questions, LSU in year 2 under Kelly and Tennessee looking to build on a fantastic season. Will middle of the pack teams - Florida, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Auburn - elevate their games or will Georgia keep their edge. Plus CJ Stroud turns pro and Clemson has a new OC. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023
McElroy and Matt Barrie discuss what we learned from the 2022 season. Is Clemson’s dominant run in the ACC over? Did the PAC 12 show they might have a playoff team or 2 in the future? Can the Big 12 and Big 10 recover from playoff losses? Will anyone challenge Alabama or Georgia in the SEC? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023
So there was a blowout in the National Title - so what. There have been blowouts in Super Bowls and NCAA Tournament finals. McElroy tells us why 1 game shouldn’t define a sport even if it was on its biggest stage. Plus Michigan, Utah, South Carolina and Florida State get some star power coming back in 2023. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023
Greg McElroy on the Georgia Bulldogs becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles in the CFP era. Greg reacts to the historical context of Georgia’s dominant win. Where does Stetson Bennett rank among Georgia’s GOAT & odds on Georgia to 3-peat in 2023. Plus, we preview what is to come for the rest of the year for the show during the CFB offseason | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023
Georgia put on a performance for the ages against an overmatched TCU team. Everything was clicking and McElroy is here to tell you watchout because Georgia might not be done. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2023
McElroy sits down and goes in depth with Joey Galloway and Jordan Rodgers about the Georgia vs TCU National Championship. Plus McElroy, Jesse Palmer, Tim Tebow, Desmond Howard and others share their favorite National Championship game memories. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2023
McElroy sits down and goes in depth with David Pollack and Sam Acho about the Georgia vs TCU National Championship. What would it mean for UGA to go back to back. How can the TCU defensive line hold up against Georgia? Is there a surprise brewing in Los Angeles | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2023
McElroy gives his in depth breakdown of the National Title. Plus we go through some of the best Prop Bets for the TCU/Georgia game - Max Duggan as any ANYTIME TD scorer, Stetson Bennett over/under 1.5 TDs. There is money to be made. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5, 2023
Where would a TCU win rank in ALL-TIME sports upsets? Can a “non-blue blood” win a National Title and change the perception of College Football heading into an expanded playoff? What would it mean for perception of other teams heading INTO a season? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 4, 2023
Kirby Smart is looking to join Nick Saban, Knute Rockne, Bear Bryant, Tom Osborne, Bud Wilkinson and a few select others as back-to-back National Champs. What would that mean to Georgia AND Kirby? Plus new (QB) faces in new places. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 3, 2023
TCU Head Coach Sonny Dykes joins Always College Football ahead of the National Championship to about the great win over Michigan, preparing for Georgia and the culture that they have to give them an edge in the Natty. Plus McElroy recaps an amazing Cotton Bowl and other bowl games | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 2, 2023
An unbelievable weekend of semifinal games saw TCU and Georgia move on to the National Championship. McElroy looks back at the games, tells you how they were won and what to expect in the Natty. Plus a look back at Bryce Young and a game of low hanging fruit | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2022
McElroy picks Georgia and Michigan to move on to the National Championship and tells you why. Plus Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica gives his picks for the rest of the weekends games | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022
McElroy looks back at Ohio State’s season and tells you why the Buckeyes can win it all. Plus, Alabama looks dangerous, USC looks vulnerable, Utah looks primed and who will take the ORANGE Bowl? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 28, 2022
McElroy previews a plethora of bowl games over the next couple of days and dives into the mailbag to answer some questions. Will the Ohio State faithful show up in droves in Atlanta? Which quarterback in the CFP would you rather have leading your team? Also, McElroy shares why bowl games matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2022
Twas the night before Christmas Eve and all through the house only McElroy and Bear are here to help you make money for your spouse (or yourself - whatever). The guys breakdown a few of the bowl games to old you over during the holiday weekend. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022
McElroy recaps TCU’s season and dives into how the Horned Frogs managed to go 12-1 in Sonny Dykes’ first year. How did Max Duggan, a guy who didn’t start Week 1, become a Heisman finalist? How many comeback wins did TCU actually have? A lot. McElroy also previews the pair of bowl games on Friday in the Gasparilla Bowl and the Independence Bowl and makes his picks. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022
Alabama has TWO quarterbacks, UCLA got their man. Florida and Tennessee might have day 1 starters - and that is just some of the quarterbacks on signing day. McElroy and Luginbill go in depth on the signal callers and what impacts they can make. Plus McElroy gives his 3 ways to improve signing day. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022
McElroy gives his Top 10 teams who’s fan bases need to see a win in a bowl game. Ohio State has something to prove. If not now, when for Utah? Tennessee and their fans deserve a trophy for their season and Oklahoma is trying to avoid its first losing season this century. Who else needs one? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2022
The first weekend of bowl games is in the books and McElroy is here to give his thoughts. Is Florida in trouble in 2023? Frank Gore Jr goes off, BYU and UAB hold on and so much more. Plus, Oregon recruiting, Michigan’s dominate offensive line, and more recruiting rankings |Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022
Think you can pick Bowl Games better than McElroy? Greg picks the winners of each bowl game and gives a confidence score with it (you won’t believe where he put Michigan, Georgia and Alabama), if you think you're better Always College Football prove it. Plus UCLA is off to the BIG 10 - in 2024 but Drew Brees is back right now (for how long?) |Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022
Michigan is undefeated in the regular season for the first time since 1997 and McElroy looks back at an incredible season and why they are in better position entering this year's CFP than they were last season. Plus bowl season is here and we take an early look at the first two bowl games |Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022
Greg McElroy pays a touching tribute to Mike Leach and shares personal stories of years of friendship and comradery. Plus McElroy updates the latest transfer portal moves and answers questions about Georgia’s use of the transfer portal, and Virginia Tech’s future. |Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022
McElroy looks at 10 teams from 10 conferences that surprised everyone in 2022. From TCU in the playoffs and Tennessee in the Orange Bowl to Florida State and Washington with a chance for 10 wins. Plus we play low hanging fruit or truth - Will Coach Prime be in Colorado long? Is Jimbo going after the right OC? McElroy has the answers| Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022
Caleb Williams is the latest Heisman winner - and deservedly so. But does the award mean as much as it used to? McElroy outlines a few ways we can make the Heisman award better. Plus coaching changes and the fan mailbag. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022
The Heisman trophy will be handed out on Saturday and McElroy breaks down the games of Caleb Williams, Max Duggan, C.J. Stroud and Stetson Bennett, while also giving love to a few guys that could of/should of been considered. Plus it is Army Navy weekend, McElroy tells you why you should take some time to be proud to be an American and watch the game. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2022
Is Georgia the new dynasty in College Football? Defending National Champion, SEC Champion, Heisman finalist - the metrics say yes. McElroy looks back at an incredible year for the Bulldogs and why they look poised to carry the crown for a while. Plus it’s Low Hanging Fruit - Heisman, Bowl games and conference supremacy. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2022
The transfer portal is open and QB’s from Texas, Michigan, and it seems everyone from the ACC, are jumping in. McElroy goes through some of the biggest names and tells what to expect - no matter where they go. Plus Tom Herman, Scott Satterfield and Trent Dilfer headline some new coaches - we look at the impact they will have at their new programs. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 6, 2022
What are the most interesting bowl matchups this season? Is it Florida State/Oklahoma? Oregon/North Carolina? Notre Dame/South Carolina? Florida/Oregon State? McElroy runs through some of the best storylines of the NY6 and other bowl games | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2022
McElroy goes over the CFP with Ohio State getting the last spot. Is that the right call? Will the Buckeyes give Georgia a fight? Plus McElroy goes over TCU’s loss and what it means for their matchup against Michigan. Also, Coach Prime to Colorado, how it will immediately impact the Buffalo’s (and the PAC 12). | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2, 2022
Can TCU and Michigan stay perfect? Will LSU put up a fight against Georgia? Is this the year North Carolina gets Clemson? McElroy previews ALL the conference championship games for what is sure to be an incredible Saturday. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1, 2022
Title: Chris Fallica and McElroy preview the gambling lines for Championship week with one upset in mind (hint it’s a Friday night game). Is Michigan on upset alert? Can LSU keep it close vs UGA? Is this North Carolina’s year? Plus McElroy previews the PAC 12 Championship. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022
Georgia, Michigan and TCU look like locks for the CFP. USC wins and they are in. Ohio State and Alabama are right behind them at 5 and 6. No way both of them could get in…right? Plus McElroy talks about the absurd Ryan Day John Cooper comparisons going on. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022
McElroy gives his reaction to Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze. Plus we talk about why the parity in the College Football Playoff will payoff dividends and what Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson can do to get back. We also hit the mailbag and talk about other coaching carousel moves in CFB. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022
McElroy is here to recap an incredible rivalry week after Michigan crushed Ohio State and LSU and Clemson choked away a potential CFP spot. USC won and Caleb Williams may have won the Heisman with it. Plus is Alabama’s resume worthy of CFP consideration and do conference championship games matter? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2022
Nothing is better than rivalry week and McElroy is here to preview The GAME - Michigan at Ohio State. Can Notre Dame end USC’s playoff hopes? Will Auburn surprise Alabama? Can South Carolina make it 2 weeks in a row? So much is at stake on rivalry weekend. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022
Rivalry week kicks off our Thanksgiving Day special as Chris Fallica and Greg McElroy take a look at the gambling lines in College Football. Is it Michigan or Ohio State? Can Notre Dame ruin USC’s playoff chances? Is there a great play in the ACC and WHY is “The Bear” wearing an Auburn shirt on the show? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022
McElroy is here to breakdown the CFP rankings and tells you what LSU, USC and Clemson have to hope for to get into the playoffs. Or will it be the loser of Ohio State and Michigan and what do you make of Tennessee’s drop to 10. Plus we preview the Florida vs Florida State showdown | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022
Eli Manning joins the show the week of the Egg Bowl to talk about memories from his time at Ole Miss and answer a few questions about the 2003 season and of course Chad Powers. Plus McElroy opens the mailbag for questions about rivalries, LSU and Clemson. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2022
Tennessee goes down in spectacular fashion at the hands of South Carolina. TCU and Michgian win with walk off field goals, Ohio State survives, and USC holds off UCLA. It was an absolutely crazy college football weekend and Greg McElroy is here to break it all down.| Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2022
USC at UCLA is a headliner for an incredible week 12 slate of college football and McElroy is here to preview it all. Can Georgia keep their streak alive vs Kentucky? Will Ohio State, Michigan, LSU or any others get caught looking ahead and help others like Florida State, Notre Dame and Clemson move up in the rankings? McElroy has the answers | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022
Will Ohio State cover a big number against Maryland? Is Michigan, Tennessee and Georgia a safe bet to cover? What about the total for Iowa @ Minnesota: 32 points - and should you take the UNDER!? The guys tell you why Louisville and Clemson might be the safest play of the weekend. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022
The CFP rankings are in and McElroy is here to give his breakdown on why Tennessee is OK, why USC needs to impress and what the winner of Michigan and Ohio State can hope for. Plus we look at the end of the Bedlam Series and what to make of the SEC Cupcake weekend. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022
College Football Playoff expansion is coming and McElroy is here to tell you why you shouldn’t fear change. Who doesn’t want to see Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, TCU, Tennessee, Alabama, Clemson and more in a tournament - with games AT HOME stadiums. Plus MCElroy answers the mailbag questions about coach of the year and who the best Tight End is in College Football. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2022
The season is winding down but TCU, Michigan, LSU, Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama came up with big wins. The PAC 12 was dealt a blow with Oregon and UCLA losing but USC is still alive and MvElroy is here to break it all down. Plus we compare great catches: Tyrone Prothro or Braden Lenzy? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2022
Huge matchups this weekend and McElroy is here to give you the info you need to know like why Ole Miss HAS to score at least 30 to have a chance against Alabama and why Texas at night and LSU at noon both could be problems. Plus Oregon, Tulane, Clemson and Michgian look to make statements for the CFP committee but who is on upset alert? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022
McElroy and Chris “The Bear” Fallica bring you the best advice on how to make some money this week in college football. They tell you why Texas and LSU are the plays. Who to take in the PAC 12 (hint USC) and why Tulane could get past their last hurdle and be a NY6 team. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9, 2022
The second CFP rankings are in and McElroy is here to give a full breakdown on why Tennessee is in a great spot but not completely safe because Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, USC and TCU might have a stronger resume by season’s end. Plus we hit the mailbag and McElroy answers the question - are conference championship’s going away? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 8, 2022
What is the state of the Alabama Dynasty? Greg McElroy details what he sees going on and why Nick Saban’s reign is not over - yet. Plus Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman joins the show fresh off the dismantling of Clemson in South Bend. Also McElroy answers 2 important questions - why isn’t Michigan considered the best team in the Big 10 and why TCU will lose this weekend. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 7, 2022
Alabama and Clemson go down on the road opening up all sorts of CFP questions. Georgia is the best team in the country and proved it again on Saturday. TCU and Oregon keep rolling along and McElroy is here to break it all down. Plus he answers the tough questions about Oklahoma State, Illinois and Miami - what happened? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4, 2022
Booger McFarland joins Greg McElroy to breakdown the two biggest games this weekend and Booger gives his thoughts on what went wrong with Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M this season. Plus McElroy looks to see if TCU and Texas can make a point this weekend and wonders if you switch the uniforms could you tell the difference between Clemson and Notre Dame. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 3, 2022
Are Alabama and Georgia giving too many points? Can LSU and Tennessee cover or win straight up? Is Clemson in a dangerous spot or is the spread disrespectful? Is TCU a safe play with something to prove? McElroy and Fallica take a deep dive into those lines plus look all over the country to find the games that will make you the money. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 2, 2022
Is it the Big 3 or Top 25? Are Tennessee, Ohio State and Georgia THAT Much better than everyone else? Greg McElroy goes through the Top 25 and tells you what the committee got right and brings up a few questions he has. Does Alabama’s resume really justify #6, Can TCU make their way in to the Top 4 and much more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 1, 2022
McElroy goes over why Tennessee should be the number 1 team but why Ohio State is right on their heels. Also why TCU should be ranked ahead of Clemson and what the PAC 12 can do to get into the playoff. Plus McElroy looks ahead to what will be an epic November starting with Alabama @ LSU and the Vols vs the Dawgs. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022
Ohio State looks like the National Title Contender we thought they were. Tennessee looks unstoppable on offense. Georgia looks like they are on a different level. Michigan and TCU keep rolling and McElroy is here for it all. Plus is it low hanging fruit that Jimbo Fisher is done at Texas A&M? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2022
McElroy looks ahead to the 5 biggest games on Saturday and tells you why Ohio State and Georgia are locks, why Tennessee should win and what to expect out of Notre Dame, Michigan and TCU. Plus Luke Fickell joins the show to preview the Cincinnati at UCF game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022
Chris Fallica and Greg McElroy get you ready for week 9 of the college football season with the most in depth breakdown of the gambling lines you will find. The guys go in depth on Ohio State @ Penn State, Kentucky @ Tennessee, Oklahoma State @ Kansas State plus many more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022
McElroy updates his Top 10 rankings with a few new faces and explains why Georgia moved up over Tennessee and why the PAC 12 is very much in the playoff race. Plus will Georgia/Florida stay a neutral game forever and where were you for Michigan’s Punt Fumble? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022
Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning joins the show to talk about his Ducks ripping off 6 straight wins, what makes Oregon so special and why Bo Nix has performed so well. Plus McElroy looks into why Jimbo Fisher, Mel Tucker, Steve Sarkisian and Mario Cristobal have big buyouts - did any of them earn it? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022
After LSU came back and dominated Ole Miss, will they challenge Alabama who just took care of business against Mississippi State? Oregon is back in the CFP picture after dismantling UCLA and who will it be from the Big 12 - TCU or Oklahoma State. Plus we try to figure out what is going on at Miami and Texas A&M. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022
Will Ole Miss and TCU stay undefeated? Can Chip Kelly get his first win vs Oregon? Will Alabama rebound? McElroy previews all of the biggest games ahead of a HUGE week 8 in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022
Week 8 is right around the corner and Chris Fallica and Greg McElroy get you ready with the best in depth breakdown of the gambling lines you will find. The guys cover the biggest games as well as games you might not have thought about - all to help you make some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022
Find out why McElroy has Michigan #1 in his poll and why Alabama is barely hanging out to a top 10 spot. Plus the age old debate - which division is the best in college football? McElroy goes through them all and ranks them all - #1 might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022
Who is the best QB right now: Is it Hendon Hooker, C.J. Stroud, Max Duggan? Would you rather have Blake Corum, Bijon Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs? Greg McElroy breaks down the best players at QB, RB and WR halfway through the CFB season. Plus South Carolina HC Shane Beamer joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022
Greg McElroy breaks down the Tennessee Alabama game with a tip of the cap to Hendon Hooker. Michigan looked dominant while Utah and TCU got come from behind wins. Plus we play a game of low hanging fruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022
Greg McElroy welcomes in Peyton Manning so that maybe he can answer why Tennessee has lost 15 straight to Alabama. Just kidding, no one knows. But you can bet your Rocky Top overalls that he believes the Vols will win this one. McElroy…not so much. Plus McElroy previews the 5 biggest games this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022
Chris Fallica and Greg McElroy get you ready for week 7 of the college football season with the most in depth breakdown of the gambling lines you will find. The guys dive deep into Penn State @ Michgian, Alabama @ Tennessee, Oklahoma State @ TCU, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022
A huge weekend in college football is coming up and McElroy has 10 questions he wants answered. Who will be able to run the football, Michigan or Penn State? Can USC stay unbeaten? Will Alabama be able to handle the Tennessee environment? And many more. Plus McElroy gives a great breakdown on the most important position in CFB this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11, 2022
TCU head Coach Sonny Dykes joins the show ahead of the huge matchup against Oklahoma State talking about the depth of the Big 12 and how he has changed the culture at TCU. Plus we hand out midterm grades for Miami, Oregon, Florida and others. Also is Matt Rhule going back to college? Greg McElroy has the inside scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2022
Greg McElroy gives an in depth breakdown of the biggest games over the weekend. Does Alabama have more issues than we know? Is Tennessee the best team in the SEC East? Would Texas be undefeated if Quinn Ewers was healthy? Plus we talk with record setting running back Izzy Abanikanda and hand out midterm grades for 1st year head coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2022
McElroy takes a look at the 5 biggest games this weekend and explains why LSU, UCLA and other home teams are probably the play. Plus a look ahead to a big weekend for the Big 12, two neutral site games and a showdown in the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2022
Chris Fallica and Greg McElroy help you get ready to make some money during week 6 of the college football season. Is Oklahoma State a safe bet? Will Alabama cover a big number? What about the over/under on Iowa/Illinois? All your gambling questions are answered ahead of week 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5, 2022
Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema joins Greg McElroy as Illinois is off to their best start since 2015. Coach Bielema talks about Chase Brown (the nation's leading rusher), his love for offensive lineman and why he thinks the Fighting Illini can keep it going this season. Plus we have 10 questions we want answered this weekend from all over the college football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 4, 2022
UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly joins Greg MCElroy to talk about the Bruins 5-0 start. Plus greg answers mailbag questions about Oklahoma State, Ole Miss and the ACC Coastal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2022
Greg McElroy looks back at a wild week in college football where 10 ranked teams lost. Alabama, Michigan and Oklahoma State won impressive games on the road. Oklahoma got run over by TCU, Georgia Tech and Purdue pull off huge upsets and Georgia survived a scare from Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022
Greg McElroy gives you the most in depth preview of the 5 biggest games and the 5 games you don’t want to miss in week 5 of the college football season. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022
Your week 5 betting tips are right here. Greg McElroy and Chris Fallica give you 20 of the best bets you can make this weekend. From Baylor and Utah at home to Iowa State as a road favorite the guys give up a full breakdown on who to put your money on. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022
10 questions we want answered in week 5 of the CFB season. How will Alabama perform against their first ranked opponent this season? How will Michigan do at Iowa, a place they haven’t won at since 2005? WIll Oklahoma rebound at TCU? Can Kansas stay unbeaten? Will it be UCLA or Washington that is the contender in the PAC 12? McElroy answers all of them plus we debate who was the best former NFL player who turned to acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2022
Syracuse Head Coach Dino Babers joins the show for an in depth interview. Plus we look at other surprise 4-0 teams across the country, talk Big 10 West and ACC Coastal and check the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022
Tennessee holds off Florida. Texas Tech, Kansas State and Middle Tennessee State score big upsets. The Big 10 has teams that are separating from everyone plus we have a recording setting quarterback on. Your week 4 recap is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022
Big weekend for the Big 12. Two SEC showdowns that will shape the divisions and a few top 10 teams with tests that could define a season. Your in depth week 4 preview is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022
Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Greg McElroy whip around the college football landscape NOT just giving you the best bets and trends but more importantly they give you the WHY. No one knows college football like these two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022
Will Bo Nix be able to repeat his performance? Can Arkansas smother the A&M offense? Will Maryland and Minnesota shake up the Big 10 standings? Can Tennessee lockdown Anthony Richardson? We ask and answer all these questions plus discuss which job is better: Arizona State or Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022
After their first 3-0 start since 2015 Florida State head coach Mike Norvell joined Greg McElroy to talk about the Seminoles fast start and how important FSU football is to the fan base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022
What is the perception of the Big 10 if they go winless in their biggest non conference tests this weekend? Will A&M drop to 1-2? Greg McElroy gives you the most in-depth breakdown of the 5 biggest games this weekend as well as the 5 games you shouldn’t miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022
Safer bet 0-2 ND at home or 2-0 Oklahoma @ Nebraska? Will the Hurricanes cover vs the Aggies? Why does the Bear like New Mexico at Wisconsin so much? Home dogs are all over the place and the boys are here to tell you who to take and who to stay away from. Your best College football gambling tips are right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022
Greg McElroy answers 10 questions ahead of week 3 of the college football season. Will Drew Pyne deliver Marcus Freeman’s first win at Notre Dame? Can Penn State win on The Plains? Will Florida State start 3-0? Will there be a Longhorn letdown? Is Michigan State on upset alert? Plus many many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2022
McElroy visits with Kansas coach Lance Leipold - one of the early season surprise teams. The two talk about how coach Leipold has changed the culture, the fast start and also shares a funny short on how the two met. Plus can Syracuse and Washington State keep up their fast starts? Is Michigan the best team in the Big 10? Was week 2 proof that the regular season won’t be impacted by playoff expansion? McElroy answers all those questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022
Greg McElroy gives his instant analysis of Scott Frost being fired at Nebraska and we have reactions from week 2 in college football. Bama struggles in Austin, Jimbo has his worst loss at Texas A&M (and maybe ever), Marcus Freeman is 0-3 at Notre Dame and we talk to the hero of the Holy Cross Hail Mary. Plus we play a game of low hanging fruit and wondering if Johnny Manziel has any eligibility left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2022
Greg McElroy looks ahead to the biggest games of the weekend and gives the most in depth analysis you find. Will Pittsburgh control the game vs Tennessee? Does Alabama have anything to worry about in Austin? What will the hype be like for the winner of the Florida/Kentucky game? Who will get their first win Boston College or Virginia Tech? McElroy has all the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2022
Greg McElroy and Chris Fallica look ahead to weekend games and breakdown the lines for some of the more intriguing matchups. Will USC cover on the road? Is Arizona State the play against Oklahoma State? The Bear and McElroy will give you all the info you need to place the right bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2022
Greg McElroy has some honest questions for teams heading into week 2 of the CFB season. Will Tennessee be able to pressure Kenny Pickett? Will Tyler Buchner get the Notre Dame offense rolling? Does Texas A&M have to worry about App State? Who will rebound Boston College or Virginia Tech? Plus, McElroy looks at the overreaction from the AP Poll - we are looking at you, USC after that dominating performance against RICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2022
Greg McElroy breaks down the Clemson Georgia Tech game and wonders if a quarterback change is on the horizon. Also Mark Stoops joins the show ahead of Kentucky’s big showdown with the Florida Gators. Plus McElroy plays a game of “guess who said that” and hits the mailbag questions - with a concerning one coming from Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2022
Greg McElroy delivers an in depth breakdown starting with the Florida State LSU game (which he called). Plus McElroy applauds the gut check Ohio State had, says Anthony Richardson reminds him of a certain National Champion quarterback and tells you which conferences impressed in week 1 and which disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2022
Greg Mcelroy delivers in depth analysis from the big wins by Pittsburgh and Penn State, plus is there reason for concern in Stillwater? Also Chris “The Bear” Fallica goes over the games this week that he loves and the ones he would stay away from - hint two of them are in the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2022
Greg McElroy gives you the best in depth breakdown of the 5 biggest games of the weekend - Notre Dame @ Ohio State, Utah @ Florida, Cincinnati @ Arkansas, Oregon vs Georgia and Florida State vs LSU. Plus McElroy gives his thoughts on the news of possible college football playoff expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022
Every team has questions leading into week 1 and McElroy is here for it. Can Sean Clifford rebound after an injury for Penn State? Will Oklahoma ship a beat? Is Brian Kelly the right man for LSU? WIll the Razorbacks dominate the line against Cincinnati? So many questions and so many answers. Plus McElroy looks at a few strange facts heading into the first full week of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2022
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joins Greg McElroy ahead of the Ohio State game to talk Tyler Buchner, what to expect from Jim Knowles and the motivation that Notre Dame players have going into the game. Plus, there is a great slate of week 1 games but McElroy gives you 5 that aren’t being talked about enough - be ready Penn State, Houston, North Carolina, Louisville and Oregon State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 29, 2022
Greg MCElroy breaks down the Cornhuskers tough loss in Ireland but says the reason is NOT the onside kick. McElroy also gives love to Vanderbilt for the win in Hawaii and to Florida State for their first open day win since 2016. Plus does Bru McCoy make Tennessee the best offense in the SEC East? Does Harbaugh have a good plan with two QBs at Michigan? McElroy answers those questions and a few others in our Low Hanging Fruit segment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2022
Joshua Perry joins Greg McElroy to give you an indepth look at Ohio State this season, telling you why the defense will step up big time and why the offensive line needs to follow suit. Plus Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica joins McElroy to break down week 0 gambling lines and why he loves the Wyoming vs Illinois game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2022
Greg McElroy tells you why Oregon State, Oklahoma State, BYU, Kansas State and Pittsburgh are his top 5 teams that are considered long shots that shouldn't be in 2022 and tells you why Week 0 should be for the G5 only. Plus McElroy welcomes in Army Coach Jeff Monken for a candid interview about what it takes to play football for the Black Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022
Eric Mac Lain joins Greg McElroy to break down Clemson heading into the 2022 season. Mac Lain tells us there is a QB Competition and that the defense might be the best in the country. Oh and Pittsburgh and Clemson will meet as undefeated teams in the ACC Championship. Plus McElroy tells a great story about why he wore #12 at Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2022
Quinn Ewers at Texas, John Rhys Plumlee at UCF, Casey Thompson at Nebraska plus many more were named QB1 recently and Greg McElroy is here to breakdown what each player will bring to the field. Plus McElroy answers mailbag questions about Ohio State, Stanford and a what's the better future bet Houston or Air Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2022
Aaron Murray joins Greg McElroy to break down the defending National Champion Georgia Bulldogs. From Stetson Bennett throwing to an underrated WR group to a defense that will just reload McElroy and Murray break it all down. Plus we hear from Brian Kelly, Jim Harbaugh and other coaches who have NOT named a starting quarterback and McElroy will tell you who he thinks they will name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2022
Greg McElroy goes in depth on the Alabama roster - breaking down strengths and areas of concern and gives a game by game prediction for the Tide in 2022. Plus McElroy talks about the Big 10 Media Rights deal and why it is good for College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2022
Greg McElroy tells you why Washington, Virginia, TCU, CAL and Syracuse could be trouble for a few CFP playoff contenders and a win could flip the script on their season. Plus McElroy McElroy gives you his AP Poll note you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022
Greg McElroy tells you why Minnesota, South Carolina, Florida, UCLA and Appalachian State could be trouble for a few CFP playoff contenders and a win could flip the script on their season. Plus McElroy McElroy gives you his AP Poll note you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2022
Josh Heupel joins the show to talk about the progress that Hendon Hooker has made this offseason, what Vol fans should expect from the defense and why the Tennessee job was the perfect fit for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2022
Greg McElroy tells you why Cincinnati, Boston College, Mississippi State, West Virginia and San Diego State could be trouble for a few CFP playoff contenders and a win could flip the script on their season. Plus McElroy breaks down camp injuries and a few new starters at QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2022
A lot has happened in Oklahoma over the last 9 months, Greg McElroy tells you why it might not be a bad thing for the Sooners. Plus can Michigan State and Wake Forest get back to 10 wins in 2022? Greg McElroy decides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022
Sam Pittman joins McElroy coming off the Razorbacks best season in 10 years to talk about expectations for KJ Jefferson and the rest of the Hogs in 2022. Also Coach Pittman answers the question - which nickname he prefers best, The Boss Hog or The Pit Boss. Plus McElroy reacts to injury news in camps around college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2022
10 wins is an under-appreciated achievement in College Football so Greg McElroy looks at three teams from last year - Iowa, Kentucky, Baylor and breaks down if they can do it again in 2022. Plus McElroy reacts to the news of Sam Hartman being out indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Head Coach Pat Narduzzi joins Greg McElroy to talk about all things Panther football including defending the ACC title and why he likes jumping in the cold tub in camp. Also coach Narduzzi talks about NIL and the excitement about opening up against West Virginia in the “backyard brawl”. Plus McElroy looks at the ACC Coastal as a 3 team race between Pittsburgh, Miami and North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2022
10 wins is an under-appreciated achievement in College Football so Greg McElroy looks at three teams from last year - Michigan, Houston and Ole Miss and breaks down if they can do it again in 2022. Plus Greg reacts to the Top 25 coaches Poll and hits the mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2022
Greg McElroy breaks down some of the best QB’s in College Football including Stetson Bennett, Hendon Hooker, Malik Cunningham, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and many more. Plus we hear from Brian Kelly and Kirby Smart as camps start to open up around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2022
Florida State, Auburn, Texas Tech and Stanford have not been themselves and Greg McElroy is here to give the fans hope that they will bounce back this year and maybe even beat the Vegas odds. Plus McElroy talks about the news that Tommy Tuberville will lead the latest congressional push for NIL regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2022
Greg McElroy breaks down some of the top quarterbacks in College Football heading into the year. Will Tyler Van Dyke, KJ Jefferson, Will Rogers and Devin Leary take the next step? Can transfers Spencer Rattler and Dillion Gabriel jump in and improve at South Carolina and Oklahoma? Plus McElroy answers mailbag questions about QB competitions at Clemson, Texas A&M and Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 2, 2022
BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake joins the show to talk how joining the Big 12 wil help recruiting, the greatness of having an independent schedule over the past 10 years and why he doesn’t hate Utah as much as you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 1, 2022
Can Tennessee, Nebraska and Louisville improve on their win total from last year? Greg McElroy thinks so and gives you the reasons why. Plus, does Stetson Bennett get enough credit, is the ACC just Clemson, and is the rivalry between the Pac-12 and Big 12 actually good for college football? Greg answers those questions in a new game called Low Hanging Fruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2022
Is there more pressure for a first year coach in the SEC or at big blue blood programs like USC, Oklahoma and Notre Dame? What should the expectations be for the three new coaches in the ACC? Who needs to perform quickly in the great Northwest? Greg McElroy answers all of these questions in the latest Always College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2022
McElroy understands why Kirby Smart wants the UGA/FL game out of Jacksonville. Plus he ranks the P5 conference champions on probability of repeating. Jon Wilner also joins the show to talk Pac-12 in the wake of USC and UCLA leaving for the Big 10 and why it’s not ALL Larry Scott's fault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022
Chris “The Bear” Fellica joins Greg McElroy to talk over/under win totals for Oklahoma, Nebraska, Auburn. Plus Fellica gives a few of his sleeper picks and McElroy answers a mailbag question on if Texas A&M is ready to take over the SEC West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford joins Greg McElroy to talk about name, image, likeness and what his company LIMITLESS NIL will help do for current and future athletes. Plus Sean answers questions about his injury last year and how far the Nittany Lions can go in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2022
Greg dives into the news coming out of Knoxville before his interview with Purdue HC Jeff Brohm. Brohm stops by to discuss preparing for a big game in week one, his creativity when it comes to play calling, the current status of the B1G, and more. We cap off the show with Greg giving his vibe check on if Michigan State is in a position to overtake Ohio State and Michigan to take the East B1G crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2022
Greg starts the show by diving into Clemson and while giving his gauge on where their dynasty currently stands. Legendary announcer Joe Tessitore stops by and joins Greg McElroy at SEC Media Days and talks about this year’s SEC Media Days, the “Tess Effect,” calling his sons game, Texas is back, and his favorite venues to announce a game at. College Football never stops, and neither does this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2022
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joins Greg McElroy to talk about the future of College Football, plus we look at the History of SEC exhibit in the CFB HOF with President and CEO Kimberly Beaudin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2022
Greg McElroy is at SEC Media Days and sits down with SEC Network's Paul Finebaum who gives his thoughts on the future of Notre Dame and college football as a whole. Plus Finebaum tells stories of media days past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2022
Greg McElroy is at SEC Media Days and sits down with ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic who gives the real reason offensive lineman hate everyone. Plus Greg talks about Notre Dame media rights and why the Big 12 and Pac-12 are not merging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2022
Greg McElroy is at SEC Media Days and sits down with Missouri Coach Eliah Drinkwitz who talks about the upcoming Missouri season as well as the Missouri roster and the great spot it's in. Plus Greg breaks down what LSU and Florida can expect from Brian Kelly and Billy Napier respectively and Greg hits the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2022
Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley discusses the improvement of his Terps football team and why Tualia Tagovailoa is one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Coach Locksley also talked about recruiting in the Big 10 and why adding USC and UCLA is a very good thing. Plus Greg breaks down the biggest questions regarding Ohio State, Michigan and other Big 10 East teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2022
UNC Head Coach Mack Brown joins Greg McElroy to discuss the changes he has seen in college football in his 33 years of coaching. Brown also reveals what went wrong with last year’s team that had so much hype. Plus Greg talks about the Big 12 and why QB play will be the key to the conference and if Baylor is the right preseason favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Alabama head coach Nick Saban joins Greg McElroy to discuss his recruiting pitch not changing much in this new era of college football, success is not being continuum, what drives him up a tree, what he makes of realignment and competitive balance in the sport. Plus, Greg's thoughts on the 2022 Crimson Tide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8, 2022
USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley joins Greg McElroy to discuss changing the culture at USC and expectations for the upcoming season. Riley also reveals why he thinks USC can have the best roster in College Football. Greg talks about what changes Lincoln Riley and his staff will bring to the program. Plus Greg answers a mailbag question about PAC-12 member Stanford and if they should be in lockstep with Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 5, 2022
Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy to discuss changing the culture at Texas and expectations for the upcoming season. Sarkisian also reveals lessons he learned from coaching legends Pete Carroll and Nick Saban. Greg reacts to the news of USC and UCLA planning to join the Big 10 and explains what Arch Manning committing to Texas means for the Longhorns. Greg discusses what it will take for Miami and Nebraska to return to prominence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2022
ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy takes a deep dive into the sport with the biggest names on and off the field. With off-seasons being a thing of the past, McElroy goes year-round with analysis, opinions and insight on top teams and under-the-radar stories from coast to coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices