Yards and Stripes is back for the 2025 college football season with a full Service Academy Football Preview. Hosts Price Atkinson and Steve Carney dive into the outlook for Army, Navy, and Air Force, breaking down key returning players, schedules, and which teams could contend for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy. This week also features a special interview with Navy’s new Athletic Director Michael Kelly. Kelly shares what it means to return to Annapolis, how Navy’s culture benefits from avoiding NIL and transfer portal churn, and his praise for head coach Brian Newberry’s steady leadership. From Navy’s championship hopes to Army’s new quarterback and Air Force’s bounce-back mission, this episode sets the stage for an exciting 2025 season.

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Get Off My Pylon kicks off the 2025 college football season with a deep dive into the biggest storylines out West. Host Matt Zemek is joined by veteran broadcaster TJ Rives to preview week one, including Boise State’s high-stakes trip to Tampa to face USF. The duo also break down the Big 12’s western contenders—Arizona State, Colorado, and Kansas—plus early tests for Utah and UCLA. They explore what Oregon, Washington, and USC need to succeed and why Stanford’s opening loss raises major concerns. Packed with insight, humor, and context, this episode sets the stage for a season full of drama in the Pac-12’s aftermath and the Big 12’s rise. College football is back!

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Matthew and Jeff welcome college football writer and editor Matt Zemek for a deep dive into ACC football. The crew breaks down Clemson’s showdown with LSU, why Tony Elliott and Brent Pry could be coaching for their jobs in the Commonwealth Cup, and whether Georgia Tech is ready for a 10-win season. Syracuse also earns praise under new coach Fran Brown, while Miami draws skepticism after losing Cam Ward. Matt shares his thoughts on the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff and why conference championships may matter less in the new format.

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Join Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges as they dive into the upcoming Big 12 and SEC football season. From week zero matchups to conference championship predictions, this episode covers it all. Special guest Jerry Palm shares his expert insights on the teams to watch and the players poised to make an impact.

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The 2025 season debut of Florida Football Insiders sees Jason Powers get you ready for the start of the college football campaign for the Seminoles, Hurricanes, and Bulls.  Jason welcomes in Florida State play-play-play broadcaster Jeff Culhane for a preview of how the Noles feel about rebounding from such a disappointing season in 2024.  Miami broadcaster Joe Zagacki discusses starting off the season with a classic matchup against Notre Dame and the Canes tough non-conference schedule.  And USF sideline reporter Joey Johnston highlights the Bulls as they try to take that next step toward getting into college football's upper echelon.

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In this season debut episode of the Big Ten Paradigm, new host Noah Drury discusses the upcoming 2025 college football season, focusing on key teams in the Big Ten, including Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan State. The conversation covers team dynamics, quarterback situations, and the impact of transfers on performance. Insights into recruiting strategies and the outlook for various teams are also explored, providing a comprehensive preview of the season ahead.

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In the 2025 season debut episode, we welcome back college football expert Brett Ciancia from Pick Six Previews as we gear up for the 2025 ACC season. Join us as we discuss the challenges facing Virginia and Virginia Tech, the potential for Georgia Tech to achieve double-digit wins, and which teams might surprise us in the upcoming season. With insights on coaching hot seats and predictions for the ACC title game, this episode is packed to start the year!

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In this season debut episode, we break down the latest in Big XII and Southeastern Conference football. Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges dive into hot takes, player performances, and team predictions, including a critical look at Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and Texas Tech's coaching situation. They also discuss the implications of recent coaching changes and the upcoming rivalry matchups, plus former Kansas quarterback Carter Stanley joins us to explain why the Jayhawks are expected to be a formidable foe this year in the Big XII.

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Grab your coffee; it's time to talk ball! We dig into each of the four Quarterfinal matchups. But first, we look into more trouble in Norman, Carson Beck's next move, why Texas A&M can't count past eight, and if Sam Pittman is finally ready to get that extension!

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Grab your coffee (or egg nog), it's time to talk ball and spread some Christmas cheer! Rob and Craig hit the books as we bring in Memphis Spence from Sports Radio America to break down the First Round Action. We have easy fixes and some more complex solutions to refine the process.

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