College Gridiron 365

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What's College Gridiron 365 about?

Talking college football 365 days a year – especially the Seminoles, Gators, Knights and Hurricanes –with Orlando Sentinel sportswriters

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College Gridiron 365 episodes:

06.24.2021
#169 - The future of college sports, the playoff, and a goodbye
We discuss the NIL, the college football playoff status and our hopes for the upcoming season in the last episode for Brant.
06.11.2021
#168 - A 12-team playoff? What could this mean.
A proposal has been made to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams and we discuss what that could mean going forward.
06.03.2021
#167 - Recruiting dead periods ends, TV schedule and bowl dates set
We catch up with the latest in college football as campuses open up to potential recruits and schedules start to come into focus.
04.27.2021
#166 - Everything you need to know about name, image, and likeness
We discuss what you need to know about the hottest topic in college football - name, image, likeness - and what it means this summer and going forward. We also talk about an expanded playoff possibly coming down the road...
01.12.2021
#165 - Praising Alabama's win and wrapping up the college football season
We look back on Alabama's dominant performance in the championship game and start looking ahead to what's next in college football.
01.04.2021
#164 - Previewing Alabama-Ohio State and looking back on the bowl season
We look back at the College Football Playoff semifinals and talk about the upcoming national championship game. We also discuss whether the committee got it right by picking Notre Dame and if there was a more worthy team of that...
12.21.2020
#163 - Discussing the playoff committee's decisions and more
We give our thoughts on the College Football Playoff committee's picks and discuss what they mean going forward for college football.
12.17.2020
#162 - Sorry Cincinnati, the system was built this way - and more college football talk
We talk about the latest College Football Playoff rankings and discuss what games stand out on the schedule this week in college football.
12.09.2020
#161 - What to do about Ohio State and more
We look at the cancellation of the Ohio State-Michigan game and wonder if Ohio State will impress the committee enough to stay in the top four. We also look at some games to watch this weekend.
12.02.2020
#160 - The latest rankings talk and how many bowl games might take place
We look at the latest rankings and talk about what they mean and talk about how there might still be bowl games to be canceled. We also break down the best games to watch this weekend.
11.25.2020
#159 - What the first rankings got right - and what they got really wrong
The first College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night and we break down what the committee thinks and also look ahead to games to watch this weekend.
11.19.2020
#158 - COVID-19 still raging but Playoff isn't moving
We look at a weekly schedule that has already been thinned by the virus and discuss the College Football Playoff holding on dates. We also pick a few games to watch this weekend to discuss.
11.12.2020
#157 - COVID causes havoc (again) and best surprise team so far
We can't avoid talking about COVID-19 this week as four SEC games were postponed. We also discuss which team has been the best surprise so far this season and as usual, talk about five games to watch this coming weekend.
11.05.2020
#156 - The Pac-12 and MAC return and five games to watch this weekend
We look at the return of the MAC and Pac-12 as COVID-19 cases surge across the country and preview five games to watch this weekend.
10.22.2020
#155 - The Big Ten and Mountain West return and five games to watch
We look at the busier college football landscape with two conferences starting play for the 2020 season this weekend. The Big Ten and Mountain West will be back playing this weekend with a full schedule that doesn't leave any room...
10.15.2020
#154 - COVID comes to the SEC and which games to watch this weekend
The SEC has seen its season interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic for the first time this season with two games already getting postponed and Alabama coach Nick Saban testing positive. With the Big Ten and Mountain West set to start...
10.08.2020
#153 - #MACtion announces its return and a preview of the weekend
We discuss the MAC releasing its six-game schedule for the season and talk about when we might see more fans in the stands at games. We then preview four of the biggest games this weekend: #7 Miami at #1 Clemson...
10.01.2020
#152 - The Playoff sticks with four teams and a Week 5 preview
We look back at the shocking losses of last weekend for LSU and Oklahoma and what that means going forward. We discuss the decision to not expand the College Football Playoff from 4 to 8 teams this season. And we...
09.23.2020
#151 - The SEC is back this weekend and more
The SEC returns to play this weekend and we discuss what we are looking most forward to seeing in the conference. The Big 12 begins conference play and the ACC has SEVEN teams ranked in the Top 25, we discuss...
09.17.2020
#150 - The Big Ten is back - what does that mean?
We talk about the Big Ten decision and how it affects the college football world and wonder about the Pac-12 and its potential return. And is college football working with COVID-19? Four Top 25 teams aren't playing this weekend because...
09.03.2020
#149 - It looks different, but college football is back!
The college football season starts tonight for FBS teams and we discuss what the season could look like going forward.
08.13.2020
#148 - What now? Dissecting the decisions by college football conferences
The Big Ten and Pac-12 are out, the Big 12 is in with the ACC and SEC. What does this all mean going forward? We break down the decisions that have come out this week and what the landscape for...
07.31.2020
#147 - What the decisions by the ACC and SEC mean for college football
The ACC has decided to play 10 conference games and one non-conference game - oh and Notre Dame is a member this season. The SEC is playing only 10 conference games, much like the Big Ten and Pac-12. The Big-12,...
07.15.2020
#146 - The Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions and what else might becoming
The Big Ten made a surprise announcement last week, saying the conference would not play any non-conference games in any of their fall sports. The Pac-12 quickly followed with the same decision. The ACC, Big 12 and SEC are all...
07.08.2020
#145 - ACC season preview
We breakdown the ACC in our weekly college football season preview series. On this episode: Forget the ACC, is Clemson the best team in the country? Is this the year for UNC in the Coastal? If not the Tar Heels,...
07.01.2020
#144 - SEC Season Preview
Can Alabama rise back to the top of the SEC? Will there be an LSU hangover? Is Florida ready to top the East? Can Georgia retool its offense for another run at SEC glory? We talk about all of these...
06.25.2020
#143 - The latest on the season plus which teams are best situated after crazy offseason
We discuss the latest on the chances for a college football season and break down which teams are best prepared for this crazy season. With golf and NASCAR fully back and MLS and NBA getting close to returning, we discuss...
05.28.2020
#142 - College football season is 100 days away! Or is it?
The college football season is scheduled to start in 100 days, but in the current pandemic conditions, nothing is known if that will be the case at all. We look at the latest news since we've been gone and break...
04.30.2020
#141 - What does the name, image and likeness announcement mean?
The NCAA announced it's name, image and likeness proposal on Wednesday and we look at what it means for college athletes. We discuss the pros and cons and if it's actually enough by the NCAA to address the need. We...
04.23.2020
#140 - The latest on a possible college football season
Brant and Matt talk about the latest on the upcoming season. There is very little news on an upcoming season but we try to piece together some thoughts on the various news stories about the sport. It's a quick listen...
04.16.2020
#139 - The guessing game on if a college football season happens
The highs and lows of information that pertains to the chances of a college football season can be exhausting. So we talk about it. We discuss the meeting of conference commissioners with VP Mike Pence, the Group of Five schools...
04.09.2020
#138 - College football in the future and coaches speaking out of bounds
We're back and even with no college football certainty on the calendar, we have plenty to talk about. Matt spoke with AFCA executive director Todd Berry and he says that "we will play" this season. We talk about what it...
03.27.2020
#137 - Will there be a college football season?
It's the question every college football fan is asking - will there be a season? We don't know the answer to that but we discuss some of the dates to watch and infuse what coaches have said into the timeline...
02.19.2020
#136: Possible transfer changes coming and surprise coaching changes
We look at a proposed idea to allow student athletes to make one penalty-free transfer that is picking up interest in the Big Ten and ACC and we also look at some late coaching changes that have created a few...
01.14.2020
#135 - A historic LSU season and an early Top 25 for next year
LSU is the national champion after a convincing 42-25 win over Clemson on Monday night. We look back on the game and the season. Was Joe Burrow's season the best ever? Is this LSU team the best ever? Then we...
01.02.2020
#134 - Semifinals wrap, national champ preview and games of the decade
We open the New Year with a look back at the national semifinals and talk about LSU's dominance and the great game between Clemson and Ohio State. Matt also discusses the 10 games that made his games of the decade...
12.22.2019
#133 - Playoff semifinals preview
We look ahead to the national college football playoff semifinals. We also talk about the Heisman Trophy and the intriguing Orlando bowl games that still remain.
12.09.2019
#132 - Did the committee get it right on an anticlimactic Selection Sunday?
There wasn't much to be determined on Bowl Selection Sunday, but we still look back on it and determine if the committee got the easiest choices so far correct. We also look at the other top bowl selections and discuss...
12.01.2019
#131 - What does Alabama's loss mean to the national picture?
We look back at rivalry weekend and talk about Auburn's win over Alabama. We also discuss Ohio State, LSU, Clemson and Georgia winning easily. We discuss rude coaches and why you should know the score before you lift your leg...
11.24.2019
#130 - Oregon slips, Ohio State rolls and more Week 13 talk
We review Week 13 in this podcast which includes: Ohio State winning another game by double-digits, this time over 8th-ranked Penn State. Oregon slipping at Arizona State which creates a potential interesting pick by the committee between Alabama, Utah, and...
11.21.2019
#129 - A low-key rankings discussion and Ohio State-Penn State talk
The rankings didn't change much this week and we're okay with that. We discuss the latest rankings and dig into what could be in store down the road for top ten teams. We also look ahead to the weekend and...
11.17.2019
#128 - Tua's injury and the rest of Week 12
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa's season-ending injury highlights a busy Week 12. We discuss the injury, the decision to play him and what it means for the rest of the season. We also look back at the rest of the weekend...
11.13.2019
#127 - Georgia?!?! And other playoff ranking reactions
The committee has done it again and Brant is losing his mind while Matt continues to keep his cool and retain his wisdom. We discuss all the parts of the latest rankings and look ahead to Week 13.
11.10.2019
#126 - Playoff rankings discussion after LSU and Minnesota make huge statements
LSU was the weekend's big winner with a thrilling win over Alabama. Minnesota also stayed unbeaten, holding off No. 4 Penn State at home to stay unbeaten. We look back at all of the big moments from an exciting Week...
11.06.2019
#125 - Quick reaction to first playoff rankings
We have some thoughts on the first playoff rankings including what the committee got right - and what they got wrong (really wrong). We also look ahead to the three ranked meetings this weekend: #18 Iowa at #13 Wisconsin #4...
11.03.2019
#124 - Predicting the first playoff rankings and wrapping up Week 10
With the first College Football Playoff rankings coming out on Tuesday, we predict how we think they will look. We also look back at some of the highlights from Week 10.
10.30.2019
#123 - Looking ahead to a ho-hum Week 10
Only two Top 25 games dot the Week 10 landscape and only one team in the top five is playing this week - and that's Clemson-Wofford. We look down the schedule and pick out some games to watch and talk...
10.27.2019
#122 - Who benefits most from Oklahoma loss and more Week 9 talk
Three teams in the top 10 lost on Saturday with the most surprising being No. 5 Oklahoma's loss to K-State. We talk about all of the big games from Saturday and a few other interesting moments.
10.23.2019
#121 - Previewing an exciting Week 9 of the college football season
The college football season continues in high gear with three high-profile Top 25 matchups this weekend. We discuss these games are more on this episode: #8 Notre Dame at #19 Michigan, 7:30, ABC #13 Wisconsin at #3 Ohio State, Noon,...
10.20.2019
#120 - A shocker in the Big Ten and other Week 8 observations
We warned you about the "watchout games", but we didn't expect it to happen in Champaign, Illinois. We wrap up the biggest storylines from the eighth weekend of college football this season.

What's College Gridiron 365 about?

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College Gridiron 365 episodes:

#169 - The future of college sports, the playoff, and a goodbye

#168 - A 12-team playoff? What could this mean.

#167 - Recruiting dead periods ends, TV schedule and bowl dates set

#166 - Everything you need to know about name, image, and likeness

#165 - Praising Alabama's win and wrapping up the college football season

#164 - Previewing Alabama-Ohio State and looking back on the bowl season

#163 - Discussing the playoff committee's decisions and more

#162 - Sorry Cincinnati, the system was built this way - and more college football talk

#161 - What to do about Ohio State and more

#160 - The latest rankings talk and how many bowl games might take place

#159 - What the first rankings got right - and what they got really wrong

#158 - COVID-19 still raging but Playoff isn't moving

#157 - COVID causes havoc (again) and best surprise team so far

#156 - The Pac-12 and MAC return and five games to watch this weekend

#155 - The Big Ten and Mountain West return and five games to watch

#154 - COVID comes to the SEC and which games to watch this weekend

#153 - #MACtion announces its return and a preview of the weekend

#152 - The Playoff sticks with four teams and a Week 5 preview

#151 - The SEC is back this weekend and more

#150 - The Big Ten is back - what does that mean?

#149 - It looks different, but college football is back!

#148 - What now? Dissecting the decisions by college football conferences

#147 - What the decisions by the ACC and SEC mean for college football

#146 - The Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions and what else might becoming

#145 - ACC season preview

#144 - SEC Season Preview

#143 - The latest on the season plus which teams are best situated after crazy offseason

#142 - College football season is 100 days away! Or is it?

#141 - What does the name, image and likeness announcement mean?

#140 - The latest on a possible college football season

#139 - The guessing game on if a college football season happens

#138 - College football in the future and coaches speaking out of bounds

#137 - Will there be a college football season?

#136: Possible transfer changes coming and surprise coaching changes

#135 - A historic LSU season and an early Top 25 for next year

#134 - Semifinals wrap, national champ preview and games of the decade

#133 - Playoff semifinals preview

#132 - Did the committee get it right on an anticlimactic Selection Sunday?

#131 - What does Alabama's loss mean to the national picture?

#130 - Oregon slips, Ohio State rolls and more Week 13 talk

#129 - A low-key rankings discussion and Ohio State-Penn State talk

#128 - Tua's injury and the rest of Week 12

#127 - Georgia?!?! And other playoff ranking reactions

#126 - Playoff rankings discussion after LSU and Minnesota make huge statements

#125 - Quick reaction to first playoff rankings

#124 - Predicting the first playoff rankings and wrapping up Week 10

#123 - Looking ahead to a ho-hum Week 10

#122 - Who benefits most from Oklahoma loss and more Week 9 talk

#121 - Previewing an exciting Week 9 of the college football season

#120 - A shocker in the Big Ten and other Week 8 observations