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One month ago today, Nick Saban retired. Now Alabama is once again on the hunt for an offensive coordinator with Ryan Grubb announcing that he'll join the Seattle Seahawks. Another bombshell dropped this week with Chip Kelly announcing he'll leave his head coaching job at UCLA to become offensive coordinator at Ohio State. Cole Cubelic explains what's going on and also breaks down how the coaching carousel is affecting other programs in the SEC. 

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It was a big week for college football news with the University of Tennessee suing the NCAA over NIL. Plus the SEC and Big Ten announced a new advisory group to deal with ongoing changes in college football. Is the constantly changing college landscape the reason we're seeing so many coaches leave this offseason?

Cole Cubelic is joined by On3's Andy Staples for a wide-ranging conversation about all the issues we're seeing in college football right now. They discuss the benefits of transparency in NIL and the comparison to professional sports. They also cover the affect NIL has on coaching salaries and staff, the challenges of the transfer portal, and, of course, the Tennessee situation. They also dive into conference self-policing and whether there is a need for real tampering rules in college football. 

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Another major program said goodbye to its championship winning coach this week. What will Michigan look like under Moore and what should we expect with their portal opening? Plus, we've seen a lot of headlines about Texas and the infamous "Horns Down" gesture this week. Cole shares his take. And then Cole looks ahead to the 2024 season and which teams actually have a shot at the title. 

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With Nick Saban out, a lot of Alabama players are hitting the portal. But are we overreacting to what's happening to Coach Kalen DeBoer's new team? Who has been the biggest beneficiary from the portal this year? Does Ohio State suddenly have the best roster in football? Cole Cubelic answers all these questions and more. Plus this week, we're joined by Josh Pate, host of Late Kick Live, for a wide-ranging discussion of college football and the SEC. We'll hear what Josh is excited about in 2024, what he's dreading, and who is poised to be the next big coach in college football. You won't want to miss this one.

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Now that the dust is starting to settle on Nick Saban's departure and Alabama's hiring of Kalen DeBoer, Cole Cubelic weighs in on how it's affecting the team's roster and staffing updates around the league. Cole discusses the success of Florida State in the transfer portal and the transfer decisions of several players, including Isaiah Bond and Logan Diggs. He also highlights recruiting updates for Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and more.

Then, later in the show Will Rogers joins Cole to discuss his reaction to the Saban news, his decision to enter the transfer portal, his time with Mississippi State and more. 

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As Nick Saban's successor, Alabama has hired Kalen DeBoer away from Washington. Here's what we know. Kalen DeBoer is a proven winner. An amazing human. Players love him. He has had success everywhere. He will succeed in building a TEAM & running it that way in Tuscaloosa. Cole Cubelic shares stories and his experiences with the new Crimson Tide head coach.

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The earth shook in college football today as Nick Saban announced his retirement after 17 seasons at Alabama. Cole Cubelic breaks down why Saban decided to step down and what comes next for Alabama and for the college football world. He also looks at where Saban stands in greatest coach of all time discussion, how Saban reshaped the college football landscape, and what his replacement will need to do be successful.

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Why did Alabama and Texas lose their playoff games? What does the title matchup between Washington and Michigan look like? Will it be Jim Harbaugh's last game? Cole Cubelic is here to breakdown the college football playoff plus every SEC bowl matchup. Who is coming out of their bowl games with momentum and who is coming out with a whole lot of homework?

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We're down to the best four teams in college football. What sets Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama apart from everybody? Cole Cubelic is here to preview the Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl matchups, breaking down everything from the Washington's passing attack to who wins the matchups in the trenches. 

It should be a great day of college football. Happy New Year!

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Cole and Associated Press analyst Ralph Russo discuss Jim Harbaugh's future as the head coach of Michigan and the potential distractions the team has faced. They also analyze the upcoming college football playoff games, including the Alabama vs. Michigan matchup and the Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington. They discuss the key players and advantages for each team. Finally, they touch on the future of college football and the potential shift towards a more professional model for players.

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