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Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts share their Oregon Ducks 2026 preview and break down why Oregon may have the best defense in college football this season. The Ducks already finished the 2025 season with the No. 11 defensive stop rate, and with several key defensive pieces returning, Dan Lannings team has a real chance to build one of the most complete defenses in the country. The guys also discuss what to expect from Dante Moore, Evan Stewart, and Jamari Johnson on offense. Moore is back for another season at Oregon, Stewart returns after missing the 2025 season due to injury, and Johnson is back after catching 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns last season. With that offensive talent paired with a potentially elite defense, Oregon could be one of the most dangerous teams in the Big Ten and a serious College Football Playoff contender in 2026. If youre looking for Oregon football preview, Oregon Ducks 2026 predictions, Dante Moore analysis, Evan Stewart outlook, Jamari Johnson breakout talk, Oregon defense breakdown, Dan Lanning preview, Big Ten football predictions, College Football Playoff contenders, and 2026 college football analysis, this episode has you covered. #OregonFootball #OregonDucks #CollegeFootball #DanteMoore #EvanStewart #JamariJohnson #DanLanning #BigTenFootball #CFBPlayoff

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down Texas Techs elite 2027 recruiting class and explain why Joey McGuire has the Red Raiders positioned as one of the biggest early winners in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Texas Tech has surged near the top of the national recruiting rankings, with On3/Rivals reporting the Red Raiders at No. 2 nationally after landing multiple blue-chip commitments, while 247Sports lists Texas Tech with nine hard commits in the 2027 class. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss how Texas Tech is stacking talent under Joey McGuire, why the Red Raiders are dominating the Big 12 recruiting picture, and how this class could change the future of the program in Lubbock. The class is headlined by elite defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, who sits near the top of the national rankings, and five-star EDGE Anthony Sweeney, whose commitment gave Texas Tech another major recruiting win. On3/Rivals also noted that Texas Tech is eyeing the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2027 cycle, while recent Big 12 recruiting coverage said eight of the top 10 committed prospects in the conference are currently pledged to the Red Raiders. If youre looking for Texas Tech recruiting analysis, 2027 recruiting rankings, Joey McGuire recruiting updates, Texas Tech Red Raiders football recruiting, Big 12 recruiting battles, five-star recruits, blue-chip prospects, college football recruiting news, and future Texas Tech football stars, this episode has you covered. #TexasTech #TexasTechFootball #CollegeFootball #Recruiting #2027Recruiting #JoeyMcGuire #RedRaiders #CFBRecruiting

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down Miamis elite 2027 recruiting class and explain why Mario Cristobal has the Hurricanes positioned as one of the biggest early winners in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Miami has built major momentum with top talent at premium positions, including Israel Abrams, Nick Lennear, Donte Wright, Jaylyn Jones, Demarcus Deroche, AhMari Stevens, Zaquan Linton, Josh Johnson, Sherrod Gourdine, Sean Tatum, and more. 247Sports recently noted that Miami is in position to potentially do something it has not done before in the Cristobal era: sign three 247Sports five-star prospects in one class. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss how Miami is stacking talent at quarterback, wide receiver, cornerback, offensive line, defensive line, and edge rusher, why Cristobals recruiting approach is working, and how the Hurricanes are building one of the most interesting classes in college football. Miamis recent run has included flipping five-star cornerback Donte Wright from Georgia and adding more defensive help with Jayvon Dawson, giving the Hurricanes 13 commitments in the 2027 class according to recent recruiting coverage. If youre looking for Miami recruiting analysis, 2027 recruiting rankings, Mario Cristobal recruiting updates, Miami Hurricanes football recruiting, ACC recruiting battles, five-star recruits, blue-chip prospects, college football recruiting news, and future Miami football stars, this episode has you covered. #MiamiHurricanes #MiamiFootball #CollegeFootball #Recruiting #2027Recruiting #MarioCristobal #Hurricanes #CFBRecruiting

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down Ohio States elite 2027 recruiting class and explain why Ryan Day has the Buckeyes positioned near the top of the national recruiting rankings. Ohio States 2027 class currently features major blue-chip talent, with 247Sports listing 12 hard commits and On3/Rivals highlighting the Buckeyes as a top-10 national class. The group is headlined by five-star prospects like DJ Jacobs and Jamier Brown, giving Ohio State another strong foundation for the future. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss how Ohio State is stacking talent across the roster, why the Buckeyes pass-rush and skill-position recruiting stands out, and how Ryan Day continues to keep Ohio State among the top programs in college football recruiting. They also react to recent momentum, including four-star EDGE Wyatt Smith committing to Ohio State and joining a class that already includes elite names like DJ Jacobs, Jamier Brown, and Kellen Wymer. If youre looking for Ohio State recruiting analysis, 2027 recruiting rankings, Ryan Day recruiting updates, Ohio State Buckeyes football recruiting, Big Ten recruiting battles, five-star recruits, blue-chip prospects, college football recruiting news, and future Ohio State football stars, this episode has you covered. #OhioState #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootball #Recruiting #2027Recruiting #RyanDay #Buckeyes #CFBRecruiting

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down Mark Matthews committing to Texas A&M and explain why the five-star offensive tackle could signal a major shift for Mike Elko and the Aggies on the recruiting trail. Matthews is one of the biggest commitments in recent Texas A&M history, rated as the No. 3 overall recruit and the top offensive tackle in the 2027 class by 247Sports. The Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas star chose Texas A&M over Miami, LSU, and Georgia, giving Elko a massive national recruiting win. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss why landing Matthews matters so much for Texas A&M, how it changes the perception of Elkos recruiting ceiling, and why the Aggies are building one of the strongest offensive line groups in the 2027 cycle. Texas A&M is now near the top of the national recruiting rankings, with Matthews joining a loaded class that includes other elite talent like Kennedy Brown, Kamarui Dorsey, JayQuan Snell, and Zyron Forstall. Reports say the Aggies have already landed multiple five-star commitments and one of the best 2027 classes in the country. If youre looking for Texas A&M recruiting analysis, Mark Matthews commitment reaction, Mike Elko recruiting news, 2027 recruiting rankings, Texas A&M football recruiting, five-star offensive tackle breakdown, SEC recruiting battles, and Aggies recruiting momentum, this episode has you covered. #TexasAM #TexasAMFootball #MarkMatthews #MikeElko #Recruiting #2027Recruiting #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #Aggies

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down three teams dominating 2027 college football recruiting right now: Miami, Ohio State, and Texas Tech. The guys discuss why each program is building major momentum, how their 2027 recruiting classes compare nationally, and what these early recruiting wins could mean for the future of college football. Current Rivals/On3 team rankings list Texas Tech No. 2, Miami No. 6, and Ohio State No. 7, while Rivals also notes that Ohio State, Miami, and Texas Tech are among the programs with multiple committed five-star recruits in the 2027 cycle. They also react to five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews committing to Texas A&M, a massive recruiting win for Mike Elko and the Aggies. Matthews, the No. 3 overall recruit and top-ranked offensive tackle in the 2027 class according to 247Sports, chose Texas A&M over Miami, LSU, and Georgia, giving the Aggies another elite blue-chip commitment and strengthening their hold near the top of the national recruiting rankings. If youre looking for 2027 recruiting rankings, college football recruiting news, Miami recruiting, Ohio State recruiting, Texas Tech recruiting, Mark Matthews commitment reaction, Texas A&M recruiting, five-star recruits, blue-chip commitments, and future college football stars, this episode has you covered. #CollegeFootball #Recruiting #2027Recruiting #MiamiFootball #OhioStateFootball #TexasTechFootball #TexasAM #MarkMatthews #CFBRecruiting

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts share their way-too-early 2027 NFL Mock Draft with trades, projecting how the first round could unfold one year ahead of the draft. The guys break down potential team fits, trade-up scenarios, quarterback-needy teams, and the biggest prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft class, including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Jeremiah Smith, Colin Simmons, Leonard Moore, Dylan Stewart, and more. Early 2027 mock drafts already have Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Jeremiah Smith near the top of the board, with CBS Sports projecting Manning and Moore as early top-two picks and Jeremiah Smith as one of the best overall prospects in the class. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss which teams could move up for a quarterback, whether Arch Manning is the favorite to go No. 1 overall, how Dante Moore fits into the QB1 conversation, and why Jeremiah Smith may be the best non-quarterback prospect in the entire draft. They also explore how trades could completely reshape Round 1, which teams may need to get aggressive, and why the 2027 class is already generating major buzz. Current No. 1 pick odds list Arch Manning as the early favorite ahead of Dante Moore, while early big boards also feature names like Jeremiah Smith, Colin Simmons, and Leonard Moore near the top. If youre looking for 2027 NFL Mock Draft analysis, way-too-early mock draft predictions, NFL Draft trades, Arch Manning draft projection, Dante Moore landing spots, Jeremiah Smith scouting buzz, future first-round picks, quarterback rankings, and early 2027 NFL Draft storylines, this episode has you covered. #NFLDraft #2027NFLDraft #MockDraft #ArchManning #DanteMoore #JeremiahSmith #NFLDraftTrades #NFLMockDraft

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts discuss what to expect from Texas quarterback Arch Manning as he enters a massive season ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft. Manning is already one of the biggest names in college football and one of the early favorites to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 draft, but now he has to prove he can take the next step as the full-time leader of the Texas Longhorns offense. Early draft coverage has Manning near the top of the 2027 quarterback conversation, with CBS Sports mocking him No. 1 overall and other outlets listing him as the early favorite to go first. In this episode, Joe and Ryan break down Arch Mannings NFL Draft stock, his development under Steve Sarkisian, what scouts need to see from him in 2026, and whether he can separate himself from a loaded 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class that also includes names like Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, CJ Carr, LaNorris Sellers, Drew Mestemaker, and Brendan Sorsby. They discuss Mannings arm talent, mobility, decision-making, production, leadership, Texas championship expectations, and whether he is truly ready to become the face of the 2027 NFL Draft cycle. Manning returned to Texas rather than entering the 2026 NFL Draft, and recent reporting has framed that extra year in Austin as an important chance for him to grow before the NFL. If youre looking for Arch Manning analysis, Texas football preview, 2027 NFL Draft quarterback rankings, Arch Manning draft projection, Texas Longhorns football, Steve Sarkisian offense, NFL Draft QB scouting, and future No. 1 pick discussion, this episode has you covered. #ArchManning #TexasFootball #TexasLonghorns #NFLDraft #2027NFLDraft #CollegeFootball #SteveSarkisian #Quarterback

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts share their Texas Longhorns 2026 preview and discuss whether Texas is actually a national championship threat this season. With Arch Manning back at quarterback, Steve Sarkisian leading one of the most talented rosters in college football, and Colin Simmons anchoring the defense, the Longhorns enter 2026 with real College Football Playoff expectations. Texas is already being viewed as one of the top title contenders, with FanDuel odds listing the Longhorns at +700, tied for the second-best national championship odds behind Notre Dame. In this episode, Joe and Ryan break down what has to happen for Texas to reach the national title game, why Arch Mannings development is the biggest key to the Longhorns ceiling, and how Steve Sarkisians offense can help Texas compete with the best teams in the SEC and the country. They also discuss why Colin Simmons could be one of the most important defensive players in college football, how Texas reloaded through recruiting and the transfer portal, and whether the Longhorns are built to bounce back after missing the CFP in 2025. CBS Sports recently noted that Texas is trying to rebound around Manning after falling short of playoff expectations last season. If youre looking for Texas football preview, Texas Longhorns 2026 predictions, Arch Manning analysis, Steve Sarkisian breakdown, Colin Simmons scouting, SEC football predictions, College Football Playoff picks, national championship contenders, and 2026 college football preview content, this episode has you covered. #TexasFootball #TexasLonghorns #ArchManning #SteveSarkisian #ColinSimmons #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #SECFootball #NationalChampionship

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down Notre Dames elite 2027 recruiting class and explain why Marcus Freeman has the Fighting Irish positioned as one of the top programs in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Notre Dame has built strong early momentum with a class that includes key commits like Xavier Hasan, Ace Alston, James Halter, and Aidan ONeil, while 247Sports currently lists the Irish with 14 hard commits in the 2027 class. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss how Notre Dame is stacking talent across the roster, why the defensive back group stands out, how the Irish are building in the trenches, and what this class says about Marcus Freemans long-term recruiting vision. Recent On3 coverage noted that Notre Dame added six spring commitments and is trending toward another top-10 finish, with a chance to push for back-to-back top-five classes for the first time in nearly two decades. If youre looking for Notre Dame recruiting analysis, 2027 recruiting rankings, Marcus Freeman recruiting updates, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football recruiting, blue-chip recruits, college football recruiting news, future Notre Dame football stars, and 2027 college football recruiting breakdowns, this episode has you covered. #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #CollegeFootball #Recruiting #2027Recruiting #MarcusFreeman #FightingIrish #CFBRecruiting