College Football Unfiltered

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College Football Unfiltered episodes

July 19, 2022 Is Greg Sankey naïve to downplay what Big Ten adding USC, UCLA means for the SEC?
Greg Sankey isn't shaken by the Big Ten's additions of Southern Cal and UCLA. In fact, he seemed somewhat dismissive about what Big Ten expansion means for the SEC. "We are a super-league," Sankey, the SEC commissioner, said of his conference.

On this episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate whether Sankey is being too flippant about the Big Ten's growth. Ultimately, they approve of Sankey's approach: Don't panic. Be shrewd. Don't grow just to grow. But, keep the door open to smart expansion opportunities.

Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.
44 min
July 13, 2022 Here are 8 schools SEC should consider if it desires more expansion
The conference realignment carousel has slowed, and the SEC may be content with 16 teams, after Oklahoma and Texas join the conference in 2025.

But history tells us to always be on the lookout for further expansion and realignment.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams each identify four schools that the SEC should pursue if it seeks further expansion.

Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.
47 min
July 06, 2022 Will SEC football remain ahead of the Big Ten after B1G's additions of USC, UCLA?
The SEC made the first move toward building a super-conference when it accepted Oklahoma and Texas last summer. The Big Ten threw a counterpunch last week by adding Southern Cal and UCLA, showing that while the SEC had pulled further ahead, at least one conference doesn't plan to be left in the dust.

Hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate whether the Big Ten's additions will allow it catapult to the top of college football and how the SEC should respond.

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40 min
June 28, 2022 Here's the most important game for every SEC football team during 2022 season
The college football season will begin on Aug. 27 with the so-called 'Week 0' games. That includes one SEC team, Vanderbilt, in action.
And while that Week 0 slate is light on marquee matchups, a bevy of big games will be around the corner in September.
On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams examine the most pivotal game for every SEC team this season.
Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.
46 min
June 17, 2022 Why Auburn football's Bryan Harsin is on the hot seat so early in his tenure
Patience for SEC football coaches is extinct. To wit: Auburn's Bryan Harsin will enter his second season on the hot seat. There's recent precedent for firing a coach after two seasons, too. In November 2019, Arkansas fired Chad Morris amid his second season. Months later, Mississippi Sate fired Joe Moorhead after his second season.
On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams explain why the honeymoon period for coaches has shrunk and how that affects a coach in Harsin's situation.
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41 min
June 08, 2022 Here are the 10 rivalries the SEC must protect at all costs after expansion
The SEC will reconfigure its alignment after Oklahoma and Texas join, and divisions likely will be dissolved in favor of an undivided, 16-team conference. Some rivalry games that are played annually now will shift to a once-every-two-years format after expansion.
But certain rivalry games are so important that they need to be played every year.
On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams suggest 10 rivalry games that the SEC should protect as annual games even after expansion takes its effect on scheduling.
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46 min
May 31, 2022 Ready for SEC football? Here are our early picks against the spread for some Week 1 games
Place your bets, place your bets.
We're less than three months away from the college football season kicking off, and gambling lines are set for some early-season games.
Craving some advice?
Fine, we'll help, although don't blame us if it backfires. It's your money, after all.
On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams make their picks against the spread for eight games involving SEC teams in Week 0 or Week 1.
Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.
38 min
May 25, 2022 A farewell to SEC divisions? Conference may be ready to move on, but here's our plan to keep them.
The SEC appears to be trending toward the idea of dumping its division format after Oklahoma and Texas join the conference, but we're not ready to give up on divisions just yet.
On this edition, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams each attempt to draft the strongest eight-team division. Adams pulls a surprise with his No. 1 overall pick but insists he's building for the future.
Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.
44 min
May 18, 2022 Here are the former SEC football coaches we want to see back on the sideline
The SEC has never lacked for colorful personalities among its football coaches, but some of the conference's top characters are no longer coaching.
Who do we miss the most?
On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams offer their list of coaches they wish were still on an SEC sideline.
The late Bear Bryant and quipster Steve Spurrier top their picks, but some other selections may surprise you -- such as Bill Curry, the former Kentucky and Alabama coach.
Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.
47 min
May 11, 2022 Why the NCAA is doomed to fail in attempts to corral pay-for-play deals
The NCAA released its much-awaited NIL guidance to try to stem pay-for-play recruiting inducements funneled by boosters and collectives.
NCAA enforcement is more toothless than ever, and deals have been made under their nose for months without interference. Are we supposed to believe that a reminder of the rules will put this train in reverse?
On this edition of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams argue that the NCAA's reupped guidance amounts to little more than saber-rattling.
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42 min

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College Football Unfiltered: Presented by Sports Seriously is USA TODAY Sports’ college sports podcast, hosted by USA TODAY Sports columnist Blake Toppmeyer. With sharp analysis, real…