Forever Power 5

By Empty The Bench Network

Welcome to Forever Power 5 with Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton - bringing you the biggest news in college football, and weekly previews, predictions, betting advice & recaps for

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

Forever Power 5 episodes:

January 23, 2026 Indiana tells ESPN to redo Carson Beck handshake
The impossible has become reality. Join Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando, and Will Charlton for the Season 2 finale as they break down Indiana’s historic 27-21 National Championship victory over Miami. The crew analyzes how Curt Cignetti led the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season and discusses Fernando Mendoza’s legendary performance that secured the title for Bloomington.

The conversation shifts to the aftermath in Coral Gables as the guys debate what is next for the Miami Hurricanes following their heartbreaking loss. They wrap up the episode with a high-level look back at the entire college football season, reflecting on the chaos of the expanded playoff and the biggest surprises of the year. It’s a jam-packed finale filled with championship analysis, program outlooks, and final thoughts on an unforgettable season of college football.
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58min
January 15, 2026 Indiana denies Trinidad Chambliss a 6th year of eligibility
Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando, and Will Charlton are back for another edition of Forever Power 5, the guys break down the College Football Playoff Semifinal games including Miami beating Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl and Indiana blowing out Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Then the guys preview and give their picks for Indiana vs Miami in the National Championship.
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33min
December 29, 2025 Lane Kiffin cancels USC Notre Dame rivalry
Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando, and Will Charlton return for a massive episode of Forever Power 5 as the college football landscape undergoes a seismic shift. The guys lead off with the shocking news out of Ann Arbor as Michigan officially hires Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines. The crew analyzes why the Utah legend decided to make the move to the Big Ten and what his smash-mouth style means for the future of the Big House.

The conversation then shifts to the postseason as the trio debates how to fix the College Football Playoff to ensure the best format moving forward. With the schedule set, the team provides their official bowl game predictions and locks for the upcoming slate before diving into their final CFP bracket projections. From coaching carousels to national championship contenders, this episode covers everything you need to know heading into the heart of trophy season.
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1h 5min
December 19, 2025 Diego Pavia prevents Joel Klatt from winning the Heisman
On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton discuss Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman, Joel Klatt's hot take on March Madness plus the College Football Playoff, the ongoing Michigan head coaching search, CFB first round picks against the spread
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 4min
December 05, 2025 Lane Kiffin leaves Texas out of College Football Playoffs | FP5 S2 E16
On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton discuss Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU, Mark Stoops fired by Kentucky, CFB coaches on the HOT SEAT, College Football Playoff Rankings, Week 15 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE!

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1h 6min
November 28, 2025 Lane Kiffin jumps Dan Lanning in CFP rankings | FP5 S2 E15
On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino and Zain Bando discuss new College Football rankings, Is Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss, Dan Lanning bashes the SEC,
Week 14 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 3min
November 21, 2025 Oklahoma hires James Franklin to coach Alabama | Forever Power 5 S2 E14
On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino and Will Charlton discuss Oklahoma upsetting Alabama, is Texas done, Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin, Week 13 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE!
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58min
November 14, 2025 Brian Kelly sues College Football Playoff Committee for bigger buyout | FP5 S2 E13
On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando and Will Charlton discuss the New College Football Playoff rankings, Brian Kell suing LSU over contract buyout, more coaches on the chopping block, plus Week 12 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1h 5min
November 07, 2025 Texas turns corner forcing Hugh Freeze to be fired | FP5 S2 E12
On this Episode of Forever Power 5, Zain Bando and Will Charlton discuss Auburn firing Hugh Freeze, George Tech with their first loss to NC State, reacting to the first
2025 CFP Poll, plus Week 11 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE!
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55min
October 31, 2025 Brian Kelly puts Arch Manning in concussion protocol | FP5 S2 E11
On this episode of Forever Power 5, Nick DiMartino and Zain Bando talk about LSU firing Brian Kelly, Texas surviving Mississippi State, the SEC playoff picture, plus Week 10 picks against the spread and so much more!
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FAQs about Forever Power 5:

How many episodes does Forever Power 5 have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.