Any Given Season

For 35 years, the Las Vegas Bowl has been bringing college football to one of the most dynamic cities in the world. On this episode of Any Given Season, a Coca-Cola Bowl Season Podcast, we celebrate the bowl’s 35th anniversary with two people uniquely connected to its story: Las Vegas Bowl Executive Director John Saccenti and founder, Las Vegas Bowl Committee President and Hall of Fame member Rob Dondero. From the bowl’s beginnings to the evolution of Las Vegas into a premier sports destination, John and Rob take us behind the scenes of the people, moments and vision that helped build the Las Vegas Bowl into what it is today. We also look at how the bowl has evolved alongside college football, the unique experience of postseason football in Las Vegas, and what the next 35 years could hold. It’s a conversation about legacy, community and the lasting impact of a bowl game that helped show the world what sports in Las Vegas could become.

Any Given Season hits the road for SEC Media Days in Tampa!

For the first time, SEC Media Days came to Tampa, Florida, and Coca-Cola Bowl Season was there to capture the excitement ahead of the 2026 college football season.

In this special episode, we bring together conversations with SEC players, coaches and conference executives to talk about the upcoming season, the importance of the bowl system and what makes the college football postseason such a special experience.

But we didn't just talk football. We also put the players to the test with rapid-fire questions designed to get to know the personalities behind the helmets—from game-day traditions and dream matchups to some fun questions you probably won't hear at a typical press conference.

It's a little football, a little fun and a whole lot of SEC.

Listen in as Any Given Season takes you inside SEC Media Days and gets ready for another unforgettable Bowl Season.

Recorded live at the 2026 NACDA & Affiliates Convention in Las Vegas, this special episode of Any Given Season: A Coca-Cola Bowl Season Podcast features a panel discussion on the evolving role and continued importance of bowl games across college athletics. Hosted by Coca-Cola Bowl Season Executive Director Nick Carparelli, the conversation features Las Vegas Bowl Executive Director John Saccenti, Arkansas State University Director of Athletics Chris Pezman, and Gridiron's Dave Brown. Together, they explore how bowl games create value for student-athletes, universities, communities and the broader college football ecosystem—and why the postseason remains an important part of the sport.

Live from the 2026 Coca-Cola Bowl Season Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Nick Carparelli welcomes National Champion and Hall of Fame Coach Mack Brown for a wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of college football. Coach Brown reflects on the evolution of the sport, the changing student-athlete experience, and the leadership principles that have defined his legendary career. Whether you're a coach, administrator, student-athlete, or fan, this conversation provides valuable insight from one of the most respected voices in the game.

In Part II of Reliving the Pasqualoni Era, the conversation continues with the same iconic lineup, this time diving deeper into what it meant to compete on the biggest stages. From unforgettable bowl game moments to the grind of the season and the bonds formed along the way, the group reflects on their playing days, postseason experiences, and the lessons that still resonate today. This episode is a candid look at the pride, pressure, and passion that defined the Pasqualoni years and why those memories endure long after the final whistle.

In this special episode of Any Given Season: A Coca-Cola Bowl Season Podcast, host and Executive Director Nick Carparelli sits down with Syracuse Orange greats from the iconic Paul Pasqualoni years. Head Coach Paul Pasqualoni joins former stars Tebucky Jones, Rob Konrad, and Kyle McIntosh for an unforgettable conversation.

The group dives deep into the golden era of Syracuse football, sharing behind-the-scenes recruiting tales, what set the program apart as one-of-a-kind, and the bonds that made those teams special. They also reflect on the evolution of college football and offer insights into where the game is headed today.

A must-listen recorded from The Mohegan Sun Fanduel Sportsbook in conjunction with the Walter Camp Gridiron 1880 Media Network.

Come hang out with Nick Carparelli and Steve Adams Vice President of Green Gridiron as they build a custom football helmet and talk all things college football. A laid-back mix of football talk, behind-the-scenes moments, and a full Green Gridiron build. If you’re into college football, you’re going love this one.

In this can't-miss episode of Any Given Season: A Bowl Season Podcast, host Nick Carparelli sits down with newly retired New England Patriots center and Georgia Bulldog legend David Andrews for an exclusive, raw, and often hilarious look back at one of the most decorated careers in football.

From choosing childhood dream school Georgia to anchoring the line for Tom Brady and taking direction from the one and only Bill Belichick, David shares the moments that defined him on and off the field.

Hear the untold locker room stories, behind-the-scenes leadership lessons, and what it really felt like to go from college football’s biggest stages to Super Bowl Sundays. This episode is packed with heart, grit, and pure football gold.

Recorded live from the turf at The Star in Frisco during the 2025 Big 12 Media Days, this special episode of Any Given Season: A Bowl Season Podcast brings you over 20 rapid-fire interviews with the conference’s most influential voices. Hear from head coaches, star players, athletic directors, executive directors and marketing pros as they share their insights, excitement, and predictions for the season ahead—all in bite-sized, high-energy conversations straight from the action. It’s the Big 12 like you’ve never heard it before.

Recorded live at the 2025 Bowl Season Annual Meetings in Las Vegas, this exclusive interview with College Football Playoff Executive Director Rich Clark dives into the heart of the sport’s evolving postseason landscape. Nick Carparelli (executive director of Bowl Season) sits down with Clark to discuss the realities of the expanded playoff format, its impact on the historic bowl system, and what the future holds for both players and fans. From balancing tradition with growth to ensuring the health and longevity of college football’s postseason, this conversation offers candid insights you won’t hear anywhere else.