Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M

3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC

13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it?

15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12?

21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity

27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally?

31:40 - Do all conference games really matter?

39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules?

46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if…

53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss the Super Bowl through a college football lens, including how big games are covered, Sam Darnold being the first USC QB to start the Super Bowl, and more. They also zoom out to the bigger picture in college football: the postseason calendar colliding with the NFL. How late is too late for the National Championship?

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - The Super Bowl from a college football reporter’s POV

3:52 - The formula for covering a big game

9:54 - USC’s Sam Darnold and other weekend storylines

13:35 - College football and NFL postseason dates colliding

17:09 - Should college football challenge the NFL more?

23:09 - Ready for a late National Championship on January 25, 2027?

29:58 - Sit a QB to fix the postseason calendar?

37:08 - Expand the CFP to 24 to fix the postseason calendar?

51:54 - Duke vs UNC …and Jordan Hudson

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the rapidly changing football landscape, starting with eligibility rules. They ask, who actually has the power to fix them? They dig into whether players should be allowed to move between the pros and college, break down potential playoff tweaks and close with some vintage Lou Holtz stories.

0:00 – Welcome

0:30 - Vols QB files lawsuit for extra season

3:22 - What should college eligibility rules be?

6:30 - Is it okay for players to move between the pros and college?

8:54 - Why not go pro first, then play in college?

13:53 - The disconnect between Congress and college

18:53 - Should NCAA be leading reform as opposed to Congress?

23:37 - NFL & NBA Draft to get undermined?

38:57 - August Repercussions: Colleges to start mining NFL waiver wires?

42:49 - What’s changing in the 12-team playoff?

52:05 - Vintage Lou Holtz stories

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Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s tampering accusations and why his public callout is different from others. They also dive into the wave of lawsuits sweeping across college sports, Charles Bediako’s jump from the G League to the SEC, whether declaring for the NBA Draft should end a college career, and the latest on Darian Mensah amid his lawsuit with Duke. What could happen with that and where will he ultimately land?

0:00 – Welcome

0:30 - The latest on who’s suing who

2:17 - UNLV once signed a player from juvenile detention?

11:00 - Big joke there are unenforceable deals

17:22 - What’s the Dabo vs. Ole Miss tampering fight?

21:14 - Why Dabo calling out tampering is a big deal

36:30 - Indiana after the title run

42:30 - Charles Bediako goes from G League to hooping in the SEC

47:06 - Should declaring for the NBA Draft end a college career?

55:02 - Why lawmakers shouldn’t fix everything, just a few rules

59:16 - Darian Mensah to go to Miami amid his Duke lawsuit?

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, & Dan Wetzel break down the biggest moments from the National Championship, including the underthrown pass that turned into the game-sealing interception, the hits that left both QBs taking shots all night, and what Indiana’s rise means for the future of the sport.

0:00 - Welcome

0:36 - Top National Championship moments

3:23 - Curt Cignetti’s huge 4th-and-5 call from the red zone

8:43 - Details on Miami’s underthrown pass that led to a game-sealing interception

10:48 - How the QBs were rocked in a very physical game

14:06 - Indiana’s rebuild, the closest comps are…

19:04 - Indiana’s National Championship win is proof that depth no longer matters?

25:13 - Can Indiana keep it rolling into next season and beyond?

27:05 - Indiana to take the No. 1 spot in the next preseason poll?

34:12 - Miami’s outlooking for next season

37:55 - In the postseason, is the north taking over?

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Rece Davis sits down with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Miami head coach Mario Cristobal ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship to talk about how each quarterback evolved this season, the adversity that shaped their teams, and what they’re expecting when they take the field Monday night.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Coaches get honest about their demeanors

4:03 - How to achieve program alignment

8:12 - How Carson Beck won the locker room

9:14 - What’s the key to winning the game?

10:05 - The season-turning moment for each coach

14:35 - The one question you’d ask the other coach is…

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Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and former ACC coach Dave Clawson break down Miami’s resurgence this season and the two players to watch for in the National Title game. Then, they shift to Indiana’s rise under Coach Curt Cignetti and the blueprint he used to turn the program into a title contender. To close, they make their National Title picks, peek at what the next wave of College Football Playoff expansion could look like, and hit some recent portal news, specifically how Texas and Alabama have been faring.

0:00 - Welcome

0:40 - Miami: Is ‘The U’ officially back?

3:28 - The play that turned Miami’s entire season around

7:43 - Miami’s two poison players are…

12:27 - How Curt Cignetti established Indiana’s culture

15:25 - How Curt Cignetti made Indiana a title-contending team

21:01 - The issue with using refs from different conferences in the CFP

24:19 - Which fanbase takes over the title game?

29:03 - Which team wins the National Championship?

32:41 - CFP expansion: 16 vs 24 teams

40:12 - As the CFP gets larger, rosters get smaller?

50:05 - Portal news: Texas has loaded up

54:45 - Portal news: Alabama can’t keep up due to a money gap

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Indiana’s statement win over Oregon, a complete domination that sent Hoosier Nation into a frenzy. But on the other side, the loss raises bigger questions about why Oregon can’t break through when the national title game is in reach. Then, Pete takes you behind the scenes after the final whistle. Plus, the guys dive into the Miami vs Ole Miss game and how Miami survived but failed to land the knockout blow when they had the chance.

0:00 - Welcome

0:44 - Indiana obliterates Oregon

10:05 - Indiana fans are living the dream

16:28 - Miami failed to close out Ole Miss early

25:49 - Curt Cignetti has mastered modern college football

30:19 - Oregon can’t seem to break through in the playoff

34:35 - Hoosier nation will make it to the national title game

38:00 - Behind the scenes moments after Indiana vs Oregon game

43:27 - What happened with Dante Moore?

46:59 - Oregon and Ole Miss quarterback spots still open

52:52 - Will Dante Moore and Trinidad Chambliss go to the NFL or stay in college?

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down how academics are complicated the college football transfer portal. They dig into Indiana’s approach to the portal, how Texas Tech has become increasingly competitive against SEC programs, and whether Michigan and Penn State can translate major coaching investments into landing top players. The guys then turn their attention to the College Football Playoff semifinals, highlighting the most intriguing matchup and picking who they think will advance to the national title game.

0:00 – Welcome

5:26 - Academics vs The college transfer portal

12:30 - Indiana’s approach to the transfer portal

20:48 - Texas Tech vs SEC in the transfer portal

29:21 - Michigan & Penn St got coaches, can they get players?

34:20 - How the transfer portal changed everything

45:48 - BTS of Pat Coogan receiving Rose Bowl MVP award

53:20 - The CFP semifinals can’t miss game is…

1:07:08 - The CFP semifinals, who advances?

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Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel & Max Olson break down a chaotic College Football Playoff quarterfinals, starting with Ole Miss taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The conversation then turns to Indiana’s physical dominance against Alabama, then to Oregon’s defense that left Texas Tech unable to move the ball. Plus, the guys get into Miami’s win over Ohio State which they say comes down to winning the game on the ground. To close, with the transfer portal officially open, they get into the bidding wars that are underway.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Ole Miss downs Georgia in Sugar Bowl

4:36 - How Georgia got the ball at the end

9:55 - Pete Golding gets credit for keeping Ole Miss alive

14:53 - Indiana’s physicality buries Alabama

22:20 - Alabama has no excuse for a 35-point loss

27:46 - Texas Tech failed to move the ball against Oregon

30:42 - Ole Miss is the SEC’s last hope in the CFP

35:00 - Transfer portal has opened & the bidding wars have begun

38:47 - Miami outrushes Ohio St to secure the win

48:41 - Transfer portal clock is on, teams have 2 weeks to shape rosters

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