Ivan Maisel explores how the USC Trojans came within 19 seconds of making college football history with three back to back championships - and then slowly receded from the top.

Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack talk about the job that Lincoln Riley has done getting Jalen Hurts integrated at Norman (1:20), the evolution of LSU's offense ahead of their matchup with Texas (5:04), the devastating injury to JT Daniels at USC (14:07), the opportunity that Missouri blew against Wyoming (22:35) and more. Plus, Ivan Maisel on the "end of the USC dynasty" in the latest episode of his podcast series "Down & Distance" (33:17), Notre Dame's poor start to the season despite being victorious (37:22) and an underwhelming performance by Trevor Lawrence (41:46).

Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit react to Jalen Hurts' picture perfect debut for Oklahoma (2:30) and JT Daniels' injury for USC (8:00). Plus, they discuss the significance of a difficult weekend for the SEC East (11:45) and Florida State (29:30). Then they look ahead to LSU vs.Texas next week (34:05) and a special moment for the Herbstreit family (37:40).

Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack react to Thursday night's openers, including a win for Clemson (1:05) and a loss for UCLA (9:22). Highlighted by Travis Etienne's standout performance for the Tigers (4:10). Plus, they share their boldest takes for the upcoming season (23:22) and preview Oregon vs. Auburn (35:50).

Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack dish on the potential season-ending injury to Alabama defensive signal caller Dylan Moses (5:29). Plus, why Pollack feels the Pac-12 may have the most question marks of any Power 5 conference (9:20) and Georgia can ease your fatigue over Clemson-Alabama (21:32). ESPN CFB writer Ivan Maisel also stops by to discuss the CFB 150 project and his serialized podcast "Down & Distance" that includes episodes on Jimmy Johnson's Miami and Michael Vick at Virginia Tech (30:32).

Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit react to Florida's victory over Miami in Week 0 (1:45) and take a pass at previewing each Power 5 conference and more. They cover how the ACC may shape up (12:20), the pressure on Jim Harbaugh and how it'll effect the race for the Big Ten (21:07), Oklahoma's prospects in the Big 12 (26:15), how they view the contenders in the Pac-12 (34:57) and what's at stake for the SEC early in the season (44:10). Plus, they wrap with Herbie's CFP picks (59:10) and Heisman contenders (1:04:05).

Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit set the table for this upcoming season of "The College Football Podcast with Herbie & Pollack" by discussing their excitement at kicking College Game Day off from Disneyworld in Orlando for Miami-Florida including Manny Diaz opting for Jarren Williams at QB over Tate Martell (7:42) and what Dan Enos will bring to the Hurricane's offense (11:50). Plus, the role of "analysts" in CFB like at Alabama (16:25), Dan Mullen's work with Felipe Franks (19:05) and what to make of the transfer portal and coaches' roles in it (25:20).

The ESPN College Football Podcast with Herbie & Pollack is hosted by Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi. They will kick off each week on Monday discussing the games from that weekend. On Wednesday's, they react to the rankings and Friday's look forward to the biggest matchups ahead. This is the place to get all your college football info from the top analysts in the sport.