Americans have officially discovered Erling Haaland, and it's become one of the most fascinating sports stories of the summer.

On this episode of Game Runs Deep presented by Club Country, Sudu Upadhyay breaks down why college football fans have fallen in love with the Norwegian superstar, how Haaland's personality and athleticism have made him America's newest sports obsession, and why European soccer culture has far more in common with college football than the NFL.

Then we shift to Big 12 storylines with Big 12 Media Days here, discussing why Texas Tech can still be a College Football Playoff contender with Will Hammond, why Kenny Dillingham could unlock Arizona State quarterback Cutter Boley, what Utah football looks like in the post-Kyle Whittingham era under Morgan Scalley, and whether Oklahoma State's offense could become one of the most explosive units in the country under Eric Morris.

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Michael Jenkins has lived through some of football's biggest moments. The former Ohio State wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons first-round pick joins Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay to relive the legendary "Holy Buckeye" play, Ohio State's unforgettable 2002 national championship run, and what it was like catching Matt Ryan's first NFL touchdown pass.

Jenkins also shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing alongside Michael Vick, the chaos surrounding Bobby Petrino's infamous departure from the Falcons, why Jim Tressel was one of the greatest leaders he ever played for, and why Ohio State has earned the title of "Wide Receiver U."

Topics Include:

-The story behind the legendary "Holy Buckeye" play

-Winning the 2002 National Championship at Ohio State

-Why Jim Tressel's resignation looks different in today's NIL era

-Is Ohio State really Wide Receiver U?

-Building the perfect Ohio State wide receiver

-Playing alongside Michael Vick in Atlanta

-Bobby Petrino's shocking exit from the Falcons

-Catching Matt Ryan's first NFL touchdown pass

-The Falcons' rise under Mike Smith

-Life after football and working in brain surgery technology

-Ohio State's outlook for the 2026 season

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Dusty May just won a national championship at Michigan. A few months later, he's leaving college basketball behind for the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks.

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay is joined by CBS Sports writer David Cobb to discuss May's stunning departure, why more college coaches may follow a similar path, and what it says about the current state of college athletics in the NIL and transfer portal era.

Then, Ole Miss Spirit's Ben Garrett joins the show to break down the College World Series, Oklahoma vs. North Carolina, Ole Miss' run to Omaha, and how the Rebels are rebuilding their roster for another run in 2027.

Topics Include:

-Why Dusty May left Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks

-What Michigan does next and whether it can keep its roster together

-The growing pressure on college coaches in the NIL era

-Oklahoma vs. North Carolina in the College World Series Finals

-Why Ole Miss fell short in Omaha

-The Rebels' transfer portal additions and roster outlook

-What Ole Miss baseball could look like in 2027

-Early thoughts on Ole Miss football and the Lane Kiffin return game in Oxford

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DJ Shockley's football journey is unlike almost anyone else's. From arriving at Georgia as one of the nation's top quarterback recruits, to waiting his turn behind David Greene, to winning an SEC Championship, to sharing a quarterback room with Michael Vick, Shockley has experienced college football and the NFL from every angle.On this episode of Game Runs Deep presented by Club Country, DJ joins Sudu Upadhyay to discuss how much NIL money he would've commanded in today's game, why he chose loyalty over transferring, the evolution of college football, and what makes Kirby Smart's program different.Shockley also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Georgia and with the Atlanta Falcons, including the moment he first watched Michael Vick throw a football and why Georgia's development model continues to work in the NIL era.Topics include:-How much Shockley would be worth in today's NIL market-Why he stayed at Georgia instead of transferring-The lessons he learned from Mark Richt and Mike Bobo-Kirby Smart's approach to building a championship program-Gunner Stockton's development and Georgia's 2026 outlook-The current state of NIL and the transfer portal-Playing alongside Michael Vick with the Atlanta Falcons-The adversity that shaped his career on and off the fieldPresented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to the Sweet 16 field, and give a full preview of Ole Miss as it begins Spring Practice.

Topics include:

• Ole Miss spring football preview and the biggest roster questions
• Offensive tackle concerns and replacing key production
• Pass rush, secondary, and defensive storylines to watch
• Caleb Cunningham, the running back room, and breakout candidates
• NFL Draft buzz for Dae'Quan Wright and De’Zhaun Stribling

March Madness is already delivering! On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to the biggest storylines from the NCAA Tournament, including major upsets, bracket chaos, and what it all means moving forward.

The guys dive into:

• High Point’s statement win • VCU’s comeback • Georgia’s early exit and the bigger conversation around Mike White• How SEC teams are really stacking up against the rest of the country• A late discussion on freshmen in college football and if a separate Freshman Football season makes sense

March Madness is here! On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament and fill out their full bracket with bold predictions, upsets, and Final Four picks.

The guys are joined by former Ole Miss standout and SEC Tournament champion Murphy Holloway, who gives insight into Ole Miss basketball’s SEC Tournament run and what went right late in the season.

Topics include:

• Full March Madness bracket breakdown and predictions

• Upsets, sleeper teams, and potential Cinderella runs

• Top NBA Draft prospects to watch in the tournament

• Ole Miss’ SEC Tournament run and what changed late

Plus: behind-the-scenes stories, college basketball insight, and everything you need before filling out your bracket.

Spring football has officially arrived across the SEC. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Ben Garrett and Sudu Upadhyay break down the biggest storylines heading into spring practices across the conference.

The guys dive into quarterback battles, transfer portal additions, and expectations for some of the SEC’s most intriguing teams in 2026. Topics include:

• Alabama’s quarterback battle and the future with Keelon Russell

• LSU’s massive $40 million roster and whether expectations are now championship-or-bust

• Florida’s rising momentum under John Sumrall and Buster Faulkner

• Georgia reloading again under Kirby Smart

• Missouri’s outlook with Austin Simmons and a talented transfer class

• Kentucky entering a new era under Will Stein

• Auburn, Arkansas, and Mississippi State looking for momentum in spring practice

Plus:

• SEC baseball storylines featuring Ole Miss, LSU, and Georgia

•Sudu's early pick to bust brackets in the NCAA Tournament

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben dive into the upcoming College Sports Roundtable at the White House, the push for a potential 24-team College Football Playoff, and whether real reform is actually coming.

ON3 Senior Insider Chris Lowe joins the show to break down:

• What the College Sports Roundtable could realistically accomplish

• Why some SEC coaches are warming up to a 24-team playoff

• How NIL and revenue sharing are reshaping the sport

• Mississippi’s no state income tax move on NIL

• The pressure on Lane Kiffin at LSU

• Pete Golding and Ole Miss heading into 2026

• Why Ole Miss vs LSU could be the game of the year

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Ben and Sudu react to Stephen A. Smith’s appearance in Oxford and what it meant for Rebel Nation, including the energy around Coach Yo and Ole Miss women's basketball, the latest development in the Trinidad Chambliss case, including the judge’s show-cause order directed at NCAA attorneys, and unveil a bracket-style debate: Which is the best Ole Miss football team of the modern era?

Comparing:2025 vs. 20082024 vs. 20152003 vs. 2021Eli Manning. Chad Kelly. Matt Corral. Trinidad Chambliss.Which season stands above the rest?