The Big 12 once again finds itself under the national microscope after bowl season, and the reaction feels all too familiar. The guys are joined by Ari Temkin to break down why the Big 12 continues to be judged on a single game while other conferences get endless benefit of the doubt. The conversation dives into Texas Tech’s bowl loss, SEC playoff struggles, perception versus reality, and whether the Big 12 is being held to an unfair standard in the College Football Playoff era. From roster building to conference narratives, this episode tackles one of the sport’s most frustrating debates head on. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12

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(0:40:00) QB Transfer Portal Talk

(1:00:00) Bruce Feldman, The Athletic

(1:25:00) Zach Osterman, Indy Star

(2:00:00) Phil Bennett, Former CFB Coach

(2:20:00) Paul Catalina’s Top 5/Quizzes/Poll Results

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College football’s power structure is shifting, and Bruce Feldman, senior college football writer for The Athletic, joins 365 Sports to explain why. Feldman breaks down his latest column examining the SEC’s recent postseason struggles, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and how money and roster mobility have created real parity across the sport. From Indiana’s rise and Alabama’s changing identity to flaws in the College Football Playoff process, Feldman offers big-picture insight into where the sport is headed and why the old assumptions no longer hold. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #transferportal

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Paul Catalina, host of 365 Sports, is back with Round Two of his Top Five transfer quarterback grades as the portal continues to reshape college football. Catalina evaluates the latest wave of QB moves, breaking down fit, production, upside, and development potential across the Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and beyond. From Cutter Boley’s upside at Arizona State to quarterback questions at Wisconsin, TCU, Illinois, and Louisville, this episode dives into which transfers can elevate programs immediately — and which moves come with real risk. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal #quarterbacks #rankings #top5

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Paul Catalina delivers his Top Five quarterback transfer grades as the portal carousel spins across college football. The 365 Sports host breaks down each move, from Josh Hoover’s fit at Indiana to major quarterback decisions impacting Oklahoma State, Penn State, Nebraska, and Texas Tech. With sharp analysis on production, system fit, and upside, Catalina explains why some transfers are instant home runs and others come with real questions — all while projecting what these moves mean for the 2025 season and beyond. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal #quarterbacks #rankings #top5

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Indiana football’s rise is no longer a fluke — it’s a blueprint. Zach Osterman, Indiana football beat writer for The Indianapolis Star, joins the show to break down how Curt Cignetti has transformed the Hoosiers through culture, efficiency, and smart roster building. From disciplined practices to portal success and a confident fan base, Osterman explains why this program believes it’s exactly where it belongs — and why the momentum feels sustainable as Indiana eyes its next major test. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #bigten #indiana

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(0:40:00) Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio

(1:00:00) Max Olsen, ESPN

(1:25:00) Paul Catalina’s Top 5

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Max Olson, ESPN college football reporter and one of the sport’s leading voices on the transfer portal, joins Paul Catalina to break down the opening hours of the portal window and the chaos that follows. With more than 4,500 players already entered, Olson explains how quarterback dominoes drive the market, why elite skill players move differently, and how fast roster decisions are being made behind the scenes. The conversation also dives into surprise portal entries, graduation trends, aggressive roster rebuilds, and how programs are navigating a two-week sprint that could define their future. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal

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Zach Barnett, college football insider and senior writer at FootballScoop.com, joins Paul Catalina to break down the College Football Playoff semifinals and what they revealed about the sport’s biggest contenders. From Ohio State’s struggles and Miami’s rise to Texas Tech’s growing pains and Indiana’s Cinderella run, the conversation dives into coaching, roster construction, playoff structure, and whether layoffs and seeding are creating unfair advantages. Barnett also weighs in on Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss, and the future of the expanded playoff as college football continues to evolve at breakneck speed. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal

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Paul Catalina, host of Paul Catalina’s Top Five on 365 Sports, kicks off 2026 with his first Top Five of the year, breaking down the most impactful transfer portal players in college football. With the portal officially open, Paul ranks the five transfers who can thrive in virtually any system, regardless of scheme or conference. From dominant pass rushers to versatile defensive playmakers and plug-and-play offensive weapons, this list focuses on proven production and instant impact. Presented by Flag & Anthem, this episode dives into why these players are must-have additions as the portal cycle heats up across the country. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #transferportal #top5

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