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Louisville and Ole Miss meet in a Sunday night matchup with significant stakes for both programs, as the Cardinals look to make a statement against an SEC opponent while the Rebels face an early test of their championship aspirations. We break down what’s on the line for each team before Trevor, Bryan and Bill Bender of Sporting News make their game predictions and explain how they expect this intriguing matchup to unfold.

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SMU and Florida State square off in a Week 1 matchup with major stakes for two teams looking to make an early statement and position themselves for a successful 2026 season. We break down what's on the line for both programs before Trevor, Bryan and Bill Bender of Sporting News make their game predictions and explain how they see this intriguing matchup playing out.

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In today's episode the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi discuss week 1 college football action, including a look at Clemson vs LSU and Notre Dame vs Wisconsin.

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Week 1 is packed with statement opportunities, upset possibilities, Heisman showdowns, and pressure-packed games for coaches on the hot seat as the 2026 college football season gets fully underway. We break down the biggest matchups, players to watch, Heisman contenders, coaching storylines, and the ACC-Big 12 battles that could shape the early national picture.

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Week 0 is officially in the books, and while the opening weekend produced plenty of sloppiness, it also delivered several results with major implications for the 2026 college football season. We break down Virginia's statement win over NC State, Bill Belichick's upset of TCU with North Carolina, USC's opening performance, Memphis' huge road victory, and the other biggest takeaways from around the country.

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The 2026 college football season is loaded with elite teams and championship contenders, setting the stage for what could be one of the most competitive College Football Playoff races yet. We unveil our IB preseason Top 25 before making our picks through every round of the playoff—from the opening round and quarterfinals to the semifinals and national championship game—and discuss what it would all mean for the teams involved.

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In today's episode the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi discuss the short leash that Bill Belichick is working with this season at North Carolina. They'll also preview the first season at the FBS level for North Dakota State and preview Week 0 action!

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The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank the top 10 defenses in college football, weighing returning production, star power, coaching, depth, and the ability to dominate when the biggest games are on the line. This show breaks down teams five through one.

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The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank the top 10 defenses in college football, weighing returning production, star power, coaching, depth, and the ability to dominate when the biggest games are on the line. This show breaks down teams ten through six.

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ESPN's Heather Dinich joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the greatest characters in college football history, along with insight into her new book and the stories behind the sport's biggest personalities. We also dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion discussions and what the future of the playoff could look like.

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