CFB Breakdown

College football isn't the same without our favorite conference. #MACtion won't happen this year, but Hustle Belt and Underdog Dynasty writer Steve Helwick gives us an in depth look at what this year means for the conference, and the effects it has for the future. Steve also dives into his playoff teams and biggest takeaways from Week 1, and participates in the second version of Pick Six!

Evan Barnes (evan_b) of the Commercial Appeal in Memphis joins the pod to discuss the future of the AAC, the Memphis Tigers under Ryan Silverfield, Kenny Gainwell's decision to opt out, and gives us his Pick Six Predictions for the weekend. 

Navy is looking for a new quarterback, BYU's has plenty of talent and reminds fans of a former Heisman Trophy winner. Will the Cougars be able to leave Annapolis with a win? A lot rides on the quarterbacks, but there's also another matchup of two units that you need to watch. Keys to the game, players to watch, and a prediction all in this quick episode!

The SMU Mustangs travel to San Marcos, Texas to face the Texas State Bobcats. Mustangs quarterback Shane Buechele is looking to break records this year, and Joe breaks down key players, keys to the game, and predicts the outcome. You can find the date, start time, line, and much more in the first rendition of 2-minute previews!

Houston struggled mightily on one side of the football last year, and Dana Holgorsen wasted little time addressing those concerns. Transfer talent plays a big role in the turnaround this season, and the Coogs defense could be a good group. With a full season under their belts, the returners should line up correctly more often and feel more comfortable in the scheme. 

Everyone seems to be buying  the hype surrounding Spencer Rattler, and the marriage of Oklahoma's new quarterback with Lincoln Riley figures to be set for greatness. Rattler's competitive nature will either elevate the Sooners or rub guys the wrong way. Either way, it's going to be entertaining.

Tate Martell was one of the best quarterbacks coming out of high school, but now he's struggling to play his position. What's next for the former four star? He's lost the starting quarterback job twice at Miami, and it's tough to see him thriving at a new position. If he can use his skillset to create space, the Canes will be in great hands offensively.

UCF and Dillon Gabriel have plenty to prove this year, and they're ready to do just that. Gabriel thrived as a freshman, but there are changes he can make to get better. Even with McKenzie Milton returning, Gabriel is the more talented quarterback, and it's just a matter of how Josh Heupel wants to use both of them.

Cam Mellor of SB Nation and Sixth Year Sports joins the pod to talk about change. College football has already gone through a number of changes this offseason, and it appears we're headed for more. Cam discusses what needs to be different about the sport, why players getting more of a voice is a good thing, and even talks about his college football crushes.

MINI POD #1! Dana Holgorsen's put up some gaudy numbers at his previous stops in Year 2, and Houston Cougars fans are hoping he can do the same this year. With Clayton Tune, Marquez Stevenson, Keith Corbin and others returning, the Houston offense is set to have a big year offensively, maybe even record breaking.