Fighting Irish Wired

Fighting Irish Wired

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  • CFN Podcast (Ep 16) - LSU/Texas, A&M/Clemson, Rachel Baribeau Interview

    Week 1 has come and gone and in terms of the top 25 there might not have been any huge upsets but there are storylines everywhere college football.  


    It starts with week 1 reaction and some self-congragulations as Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak both nailed exactly what would happen in Oregon/Auburn.

    Tennessee had a major malfunction so that gets discussed and the guys start to get into Texas vs LSU and Texas A&M at Clemson discussions before Rachel Baribeau of Sirius XM College joins the show to preview the huge matchups for LSU and Texas A&M while also giving a pretty blunt review of the SEC in week 1.  Tons of good SEC conversation that isn't your typical home-spun silliness.  Also hear her call out friend of the show, Paul Finebaum!

    The guys then preview a few of the other games this week and recap some of week 1's huge story lines including the outstanding performance of Jalen Hurts and Oklahoma.

    The show then closes with the weekly power 5 as the fight for "Worst in the SEC" gets some time, a 90's rivalry that was must-watch at the time gets revisited this weekend and a couple of possible overreactions for a few Big Ten teams after week 1.  Hint - they involve Jonathan Taylor and a former NFC Champion Head Coach.

    Enjoy the episode, subscribe to it if you have not already, review it as well and share with any of your college football fan friends as always!

    48 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 15) - Week 1 Recap

    Nick Shepkowski had some time to kill on Sunday night by himself so decided to share a few thoughts after week 1's games mostly wrapped up.  Biggest winners and surprises and biggest disappointments and shocks.  Any grand takeaways?  Listen in to find out the first impressions that week 1 in college football left with Nick on this latest edition of the College Football News Podcast!

    18 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 14) - Week 1 Preview: Brian Noe Talks Oregon/Auburn/Pac 12

    Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are ready to get you all set for week 1 of the college football season. After a fun Thursday night of games the guys are ready for Labor Day Weekend and the first full weekend of games.  


    They start by briefly recapping week 0 and the excitement that came along with it, even if the games weren't the prettiest of things.

    They then get a look into the gambling side of week 1 as Scott Steehn of Winners and Whiners joins the show.  They discuss five different games and which way they'll be picking them before the three get into a conversation about an SEC team that all three expect to surpass expectations this fall.

    Brian Noe from Rip City Radio (Portland, OR) then discusses the Oregon Ducks ahead of their contest with Auburn, the biggest game of the weekend.  The state of the Pac 12 is also thoroughly discussed with him as they all break down how Saturday night in Dallas will go.

    The episode ends with Nick and Pete breaking down 5 extra games as well in their Power 5 segment, offering predictions and thoughts on all of opening weekend's biggest matchups!

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    49 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 14) - Week 1 Preview Episode, Brian Noe Previews Oregon/Auburn/Pac 12

    Week 0 may have left much to be desired to some but Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are excited that college football is officially back and that everyone gets underway this weekend.  In this episode they briefly recap week 0, give initial thoughts to week 1 and discuss a potential sleeper team/quarterback that could make an unbeaten run into November.


    The game of the week this week happens Saturday night in Dallas as Oregon takes on Auburn.  Brian Noe from Portland Radio, Fox Sports Radio and NBC Sports Northwest joins the show to preview the game, the 2019 Oregon Ducks and how the Pac 12 stacks up nationally after a couple disappointing seasons.

    Scott Steehn from Winners and Whiners is back again to preview week 1.  He offers his betting advice on the 5 biggest games of the weekend before getting into a discussion about his favorite college football squad.

    And finally, Nick and Pete cap this week's episode with another edition of the Power 5, a segment dedicated to the teams and games that aren't getting the necessary national love and they give their picks and thoughts to each and every week.

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    2 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 13) - Jeff Feyerer Previews 2019 Season

     

    Nick Shepkowski sits down with Jeff Feyerer of College Football News, Inside the Pylon and various other football outlets to preview the 2019 season.  

    Clemson/Alabama round 5 - who has the upper hand entering 2019?

    How does the Big Ten stack up to the SEC?  Who are a few underdog picks that could surprise and win their conferences?

    Predictions, opinions and in depth preview of what the 2019 college football season may bring.  Enjoy!

    37 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 12) - 2019 Prop Bets with Tim Murray of NBC Sports, “The Daily Line”
    What is better than college football? Making money off of college football. Nick Shepkowski is joined by Tim Murray of NBC Sports, “The Daily Line” and discusses some of his best bets for 2019. Who out there makes sense to bet to win it all? Which Heisman contender is great value right now? Which team out there is overhyped and who out there is getting way to much love? Find out thoughts on all and much more in this episode of The College Football News Podcast.
    27 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 11): Previewing Week 0 and Thursday Week 1

    Pete Fiutak and Nick Shepkowski are ready for the off-season storylines to stop and for the ball to finally be kicked in the air.  We're just days away from college football games being played and these two are ready to offer their winners.


    Miami (FL) vs Florida, Arizona @ Hawaii are your week 0 Matchups.  Find out who Nick and Pete like in both of these.  Then its UCLA @ Cincinnati, Clemson hosting Georgia Tech, Tulane vs. FIU, Texas A&M vs Texas State, ASU vs Kent State and Utah at BYU that get a few minutes each in the weekly prediction segment of the College Football News Podcast.

    10 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 10): Notre Dame 2019 Preview with Bryan Driskell of BGI
    Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are trying to figure out the 2019 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.  Could their talent be better than the 12-1 team that went to the playoff last season, but the record be significantly worse?  With road trips to Georgia, Michigan and Stanford that could certainly be the case, especially when you factor in what should be a semi-difficult home slate as well.
    But expectations have grown over the last two years as the Irish have been in that second tier of programs in all of college football based off what they've done on the field.  Now can they back that up?  And how do they change their perception nationally going foward?
    Bryan Driskell from Blue Gold Illustrated joined Nick and Pete to discuss exactly those topics and tons more.  Find out what a realistic expectation for a full year of Ian Book should bring, where youth might hurt the Irish this year and where veteran experience should help them significantly.  
    Finally find out everyone's predictions as to how the Fighting Irish season will go in 2019 as Nick and Pete have an extended visit with Bryan.
    35 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 9): 2019 Clemson Tigers/ACC Preview
    Last time we saw Clemson they were dismantling the Alabama Crimson Tide en route to winning their third national championship in school history and second in the last three seasons.  From afar they appear to be headed back to the College Football Playoff, in large part because of the lack of competition in the ACC and, well, like it or not, they're pretty damn great.
    Who is second best in the ACC however?  How would Clemson fare if they were playing an SEC schedule compared to the ACC one they have beaten up on in recent years?  And how much does Miami (FL) and Florida State being down change the perception of how talented this conference may actually be?
    Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak discuss all that, how Dabo Swinney may be seeing some of the charm wearing off nationally after a recent decision and who poses the biggest threat to upset the Tigers this season in ACC play.
    The guys then get into their Power 5 segment, ACC style, as they ask and answer 5 questions in regards to this years ACC and the stories and standings that will play out all fall long.
    34 min
  • CFN Podcast (Ep 8): College Fantasy Football Lowdown with John McKechnie
    Pete Fiutak has been playing college fantasy football for years now while Nick Shepkowski has wanted to, but never actually pulled the trigger.  That finally ended as Nick joined Pete's league and had his first draft.
    Are you in Pete's shoes and are looking for more information on how to make 2019 a great and profitable year for you in college fantasy football?
    Or are you like Nick and have next to no idea what you're doing outside of trying to pick players that score a lot of points?
    Luckily for both John McKechnie of RotoWire was kind enough to give them 15 or so minutes of his time and dissect the basics of college fantasy football for the beginners and gave great detail and information to the sharps who do this kind of thing a lot more often.  He also gave great insight and tips in the college football DFS leagues that exist and how to give yourself the best chances to win money at those.
    And if you're looking for sleepers, look no further than right here as John shares his picks with the guys as to who will help make 2019 a profitable college fantasy football season for you.
    17 min

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Notre Dame football broken down and discussed in-depth by Nick Shepkowski, managing editor of USA TODAY Sports College Wires, Fighting Irish Wire. Game previews, reviews, opinions, and breakdown of everything Notre Dame football. Be sure to check out the podcast as no corner of the Notre Dame football world will go unexplored.