365 Sports Presents: 365 Sports (Daily)

With David Smoak, Paul Catalina, & Craig Smoak Media strategist Jim Williams joins 365 Sports to discuss the Memphis Big 12 bid, the future of realignment, and why adding more teams might actually be bad for college football. From the role of media giants like Apple and Amazon in reshaping the landscape, to the possibility of a Premier League-style Super League with promotion and relegation, Williams brings a broadcast insider’s perspective to the chaos of conference expansion. He also weighs in on Arizona State's rise, Memphis' market struggles, and who from the Big 12 might get left behind in a future shake-up.

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With Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak Aaron Torres joins 365 Sports to push back on the growing calls to expand both the College Football Playoff and March Madness. Torres explains why 12 teams is enough — and how moving to 16 could water down the sport’s best regular season. He also sounds off on NCAA tournament expansion, calling it a move no fans want and a cash grab in disguise.

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With Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak Grant Gorden joins 365 Sports to break down the UNC realignment buzz and how serious their move to the SEC could be by 2030. With lawsuits from Florida State and Clemson shaking up the ACC, UNC doesn’t want to get left behind — and hiring Bill Belichick to lead their football program shows they’re serious about gaining ground.

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With Paul Catalina & Craig Smoak Tyler Budge joins 365 Sports to discuss why the Michigan vs. Western Michigan game in Germany just doesn’t make sense and who this international scheduling is really for. He shares why neutral-site matchups like this may miss the mark, especially compared to traditions like Notre Dame-Navy in Ireland or Cal-Hawaii in Australia.

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Josh Neighbors joins 365 Sports to explain why the chaos around NIL, the transfer portal, and college football leadership has fans and coaches frustrated but not for the reasons you might think. He argues that it’s not the money, but the lack of structure and accountability that’s eroding trust in the system.

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In this fun Friday edition of the 365 Sports Top 5, Paul Catalina counts down the greatest pro wrestlers turned movie stars. From action-packed performances to surprising comedic chops, Paul breaks down why Dave Bautista takes the crown over fan favorites like The Rock and John Cena. Tune in to see where legends like Andre the Giant and Mr. T land on the list and why comedic range might matter more than blockbuster numbers.

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(0:30:00) Grant Chachere, TarheelsOnSI.com

(1:05:00) Tyler Budge, CFB Preview Magazine

(1:30:00) Aaron Torres, Fox Sports Radio

(2:07:00) Josh Neighbors, College Countdown Podcast

(2:35:00) Ole Miss Schedule

(2:48:00) Paul Catalina’s “Top 5”

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Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports joins 365 Sports to break down the true forces shaping college athletics in 2025 and it’s not just the NCAA. From the Trump executive order to the Score Act, Amanda explains how power has shifted toward the College Sports Commission, the House plaintiffs, and the big-money conferences.

She dives into the fragile legal structure of NIL, the confusion over fair market value, and the ongoing battle between collectives and compliance. Amanda also discusses why the Big Ten is still exploring private equity while other leagues pull back, and whether Tony Petitti’s 5+7 playoff format is a negotiating tactic or a genuine strategy.

This is a must-watch look at the evolving future of college sports governance, postseason politics, and media money.

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Mike Craven of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football joins 365 Sports to talk about the evolving recruiting strategies across Texas, with a deep dive on SMU’s shift from portal-heavy to high school-focused recruiting as they settle into the ACC. He also weighs in on Mike Elko’s early success at Texas A&M, the state’s talent pipeline, and why in-state recruiting remains one of the biggest challenges for top programs.

Craven also explains the high-stakes relationship between college and Texas high school coaches, NIL’s impact on player movement, and how straight-line recruiting is colliding with the realities of modern college football.

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Paul Catalina breaks down five teams flying under the radar heading into the 2025 college football season. From a revitalized Iowa State squad with Rocco Becht and a confident Matt Campbell, to a loaded Duke team led by $4 million QB Darian Mensah and Manny Diaz’s upgraded defense this list goes beyond the usual playoff contenders.

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