From The Basement Bar

We are back! After a week off due to covid, From the Basement Bar Podcast returns just in time for the game we have all been waiting for, the College Football National Championship. We break down the seasons of our two finalists Georgia, and Alabama. The College Football Playoff might be the biggest thing happening right now, but we also discuss many other intriguing storylines going on in the college football world. Join us this week as we close out this edition of the college football season. 

We are in full bowl season swing. And this is a special episode week as it’s not only bowl season, but Christmas is quickly arriving as Santa and his elves have been working tirelessly for their upcoming Heisman moment. We preview many of the upcoming Bowl game matchups. Is one newly hired coach currently laying the foundation for what could be something special at a major college program? Also, more transfer portal talk and a look at the College Football Playoff's Covid plan.

An early National Signing Day Special. A time that can make or break a college coach's future at a program. A lot of action took place with big names on the move on the recruiting trail. We breakdown the top-ranked recruiting classes on this week's episode. In addition to the recruiting news, Bowl Season is officially arriving and we take a look at this weekend's bowl games. Signing Day, Bowl Games, and much more happenings in college football. Come along for the ride.

The end of the college football regular season was capped by Conference Championship weekend. We now know who the top 4 teams are in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Bowl schedules have been released, and the invitees for the Heisman Trophy ceremony were revealed. We also discuss in this week's episode the continuing coaching carousel.  Heisman Trophy, Bowl season, and Santa Claus what a month and what a way to end the 2021 year. 

Coaching CHOAS! Stunning Upsets! College Football's Rivalry Week was one for the ages! This week we discuss all coaching moves occurring, and there is a ton of movement. Conference Championship Weekend is here, and an updated look at our Heisman Watch. Oh, and we discuss the newly released College Football Playoff Rankings. Coaches playing musical chairs, player transfers abound, and conference championship weekend on the horizon does it get any better than this?? 

The College Football Playoff Committee made history in their recently released Playoff Rankings. We discuss the shakeup in the top 4 spots. Another big-name college coach was given the boot, opening up arguably, now the top destination spot in college football. This school joins a growing list of powerhouse programs in search of their torchbearer. Also, an updated look at our Heisman Watch and a look ahead at all the college football action occurring over Thanksgiving Weekend. 

We had some more teams fall by the wayside, but the overall picture is still as blurry as it gets outside of really 1 team at this stage in the college football season. Not only did we have top 10 drama, but the coaching vacancies are starting to explode weekly. Also, a few big names are unfortunately done for the season, and as always we have our updated Heisman rankings and a peek at how the playoff race is shaking out. There’s a lot to cover in the college football world as we enter the final few weeks. 

The first-week post playoff committee rankings. A Giant Killer is lurking in College Football and has another top-ranked opponent in their sights. As always, the college football world is buzzing with coaches on the hot seat, upsets, Heisman shakeups, and top QB matchups. Florida finally makes some much-needed moves on their coaching staff, Mike Leach is calling all kickers, and one QB is separating themselves on the NFL Draft board. Also, an updated look at the most recent College Football Playoff rankings.

The first of the season College Football Playoff Rankings have been released, and we have our rapid reaction episode on deck this week. Big-time snubs, unexpected love for one conference, and SEC reigns supreme. What do these initial rankings mean for the contenders going forward? We discuss remaining schedules and release our updated Heisman watch rankings with a new torch-carrier leading the way for the first time all season. Join us in unpacking these happenings in college football.

The College Football season saw a few more of our unbeaten fall from the ranks. Upsets, more backup quarterbacks, and the return of the nation’s best defensive player Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Pac-12 had its biggest clash of the year, and UCLA-Oregon did not disappoint. A 9 overtime game that felt like 9 years. Clemson finally makes a move with their QB. We have an updated Heisman Watch and the first look at our projected top 4 Playoff teams. The rivalries continue this upcoming weekend and further chaos could be on deck.