Hutton & Withrow Show

The NFL season is here, and legendary NFL reporter and Pro Football Hall of Fame selector John McClain joins Hutton & Withrow to make his predictions for 2026.

McClain reveals his Super Bowl pick, explains why he believes the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams could be headed for a showdown at SoFi Stadium, and breaks down the AFC South, including what he expects from the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

The guys also discuss what Cam Ward must prove in Year 2, the pressure facing Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the AFC North, and why McClain believes the Denver Broncos could win the AFC West.

Plus, McClain reacts to the Titans revoking Jared Stillman’s media credential and weighs in on the controversial changes to the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process following Bill Belichick’s first-ballot snub.

Also on the show: Hutton’s 10 NFL players facing “prove-it” seasons, Primary Complaint, and the debut of “Going for the Bundle” with NFL and college football picks.

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Hutton & Withrow dive into a wild week across college football, starting with the escalating showdown between LSU, Lane Kiffin, and the SEC. Did LSU finally blink after the conference threatened to vote the Tigers out, and what does the battle mean for Greg Sankey’s power and the future of the SEC?

Plus, Western Michigan isn’t backing down after the controversial ending against Michigan. The Broncos are fighting the result as questions continue over the game clock and the NCAA’s response.

Chad unveils his Top 5 best vibes in college football, featuring Western Michigan, Memphis, Colorado, Miami, and Tulsa. Then the guys turn to Clemson, where Dabo Swinney is once again pushing back against criticism of his program. Has Dabo adapted to the changing landscape of college football—or is his defiance becoming Clemson’s biggest problem?

It’s a packed edition of Hutton & Withrow with LSU vs. the SEC, Lane Kiffin, Greg Sankey, Western Michigan vs. Michigan, Dabo Swinney, Clemson, Coach Prime, Miami, Memphis and more from around college football.

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Hutton and Withrow look ahead to a massive Texas vs. Ohio State showdown and what it could mean for Arch Manning, the Heisman race and the national championship picture. Is this the game that establishes Manning and Texas as the team to beat in college football?

The guys also revisit Dabo Swinney’s legendary confrontation with “Tyler from Spartanburg” as Clemson’s recent struggles put the viral exchange in a whole new light. Was the infamous caller actually ahead of his time?

Plus, Hutton reveals five NFL players poised for huge contract-year seasons, including Puka Nacua, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr., Rashee Rice and Tyjae Spears.

And Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter turns his NCAA eligibility controversy into something positive, pledging $427 for every tackle to cancer research, with Clay Travis promising to match his donation.

The guys also preview the biggest Week 2 college football games and SEC betting lines, including Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech, Alabama vs. Kentucky, Mississippi State vs. Minnesota and Texas vs. Ohio State.

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Hutton and Withrow break down the programs with the worst vibes in college football after a wild opening week, with Clemson, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Michigan and Oklahoma State making the list. Is Dabo Swinney’s era at Clemson approaching a breaking point? Can Luke Fickell turn Wisconsin around? And how much trouble are Bryce Underwood and Michigan really in?

The guys also react to Florida State’s bizarre power outage and loss to SMU, as the pressure continues to build around Mike Norvell and his massive buyout.

Plus, Lane Kiffin’s fiery LSU halftime speech leaks, sparking a debate over Kiffin’s villain status, ESPN’s coverage of the LSU coach and whether college football fans are beginning to embrace him after LSU’s dominant start.

Later, Hutton and Withrow look ahead to Arch Manning and Texas vs. Ohio State, discuss Arian Carter, and reveal five NFL players poised for monster seasons while playing for their next contracts.

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What really makes Lane Kiffin tick?

Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow are joined by CBS Sports’ John Talty, author of “Lane Being Lane,” for a revealing conversation about one of the most polarizing coaches in college football. Talty explains why Kiffin embraces the villain role, what drives his constant pursuit of the next challenge, his relationship with Nick Saban and Greg Sankey, and why his latest battle involving LSU and the SEC could have carried major consequences.

The guys also react to a dominant opening weekend for the SEC, debate whether LSU should be the No. 1 team in college football, assess Michigan and Bryce Underwood after a shaky start, and discuss whether Notre Dame is already positioned for another College Football Playoff run.

Plus, NFL Week 1 is here. Hutton and Withrow preview the biggest games on the opening slate, including 49ers-Rams in Melbourne, Broncos-Chiefs, Packers-Vikings, Bills-Texans and Ravens-Colts, and explain which matchups could have major playoff implications by the end of the season.

It’s a packed Labor Day edition of Hutton & Withrow covering Lane Kiffin, LSU, Ole Miss, the SEC, Big Ten, College Football Playoff and the biggest storylines heading into NFL Week 1.

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College football is officially back, and Week 1 delivered controversy, blowouts, quarterback questions, and plenty for Hutton and Withrow to debate.

Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow break down Michigan’s controversial finish against Western Michigan and the bizarre clock discrepancy that gave the Wolverines another play. Was Western Michigan robbed, and why were there seemingly two different clocks?

Plus, LSU dismantles Clemson in a dominant performance that raises serious questions about Dabo Swinney and the future of the Tigers. The guys also react to Lane Kiffin’s appearance on ESPN College GameDay, the friendly treatment he received amid the controversy surrounding LSU and Ole Miss, and Kiffin’s latest headline-making comments.

They also dive into Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon’s impressive debut, Vanderbilt fans already calling for five-star freshman Jared Curtis, Ole Miss’ dramatic win over Louisville, Auburn surviving Baylor, and the biggest takeaways from the opening weekend of college football.

College football is back — and Hutton and Withrow have everything you need to know from a wild opening weekend.

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College football Week 1 has arrived, and Hutton & Withrow are breaking down everything you need to know before a loaded opening weekend.

Walker Jones, Executive Director of The Grove Collective, joins the show to discuss the state of Ole Miss football following Lane Kiffin’s departure for LSU, how the Rebels are navigating the rapidly changing world of NIL and the transfer portal, and why organizational alignment has helped Ole Miss emerge as a legitimate national contender.

Jones explains why Ole Miss believes it can sustain its success under Pete Golding, how last season’s College Football Playoff run changed the program, and why the Rebels are embracing an early test against Louisville in Nashville.

Then, Chad Withrow unveils his Top 10 college football games of Week 1. Clemson-LSU takes the No. 1 spot as Dabo Swinney faces Lane Kiffin in Death Valley, while Louisville-Ole Miss, Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Baylor-Auburn, UCLA-Cal, Boise State-Oregon and more highlight a packed weekend.

Plus, the guys make their upset picks, discuss the coaches already facing pressure, preview the biggest quarterback matchups and make their Week 1 picks and props.

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College football is back — and the chaos has already begun.

Hutton & Withrow break down the escalating battle between LSU and the SEC over player eligibility, as Lane Kiffin and the Tigers face major questions about whether they will roster players the conference has ruled ineligible. Could the SEC respond with suspensions, forfeitures or other sanctions? And how far is LSU willing to push the fight?

Plus, Rutgers suffers a stunning home loss to UMass, reigniting the SEC vs. Big Ten debate and questions about the depth of college football’s two powerhouse conferences.

The guys also react to the fallout surrounding NFL insider Diana Russini and debate what her next move in sports media should be — including whether Sport & State should make a run at hiring her.

Then, Colorado shocks Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Boo Carter makes an immediate impact for Coach Prime, and Hutton & Withrow examine Brent Key’s late-game decisions.

Finally, the turmoil at North Carolina continues as Michael Lombardi exits the program and new allegations raise even more questions around Bill Belichick’s tenure in Chapel Hill.

It’s a loaded college football Friday with LSU, Lane Kiffin, Greg Sankey, Bill Belichick, Rutgers, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Diana Russini and much more on Hutton & Withrow.

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Is Nico Iamaleava ready for a comeback season at UCLA?

Hutton & Withrow look ahead to Year 2 for the former Tennessee quarterback and debate whether Iamaleava can finally live up to his five-star potential, turn UCLA around under Bob Chesney, and work his way back into the NFL Draft conversation. After a disappointing first season in Los Angeles, could Nico emerge as one of college football’s biggest comeback stories?

The guys also make their Hard Rock Locks as the college football season kicks off, including why they’re backing Georgia Tech against Colorado and debating whether Miami can cover a huge number against Stanford.

Plus, Hutton & Withrow sound off on Lincoln Riley’s defense of USC’s attendance, the Tennessee Titans media controversy, Dolly Parton’s vandalized Nashville Walk of Fame star, and why Hollywood needs to stop turning every major movie into a three-hour marathon.

College football is back — and Hutton & Withrow have you covered with predictions, picks, analysis and plenty more.

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Lane Kiffin and LSU’s battle with the SEC heads to court, and Hutton & Withrow break down what’s at stake for the Tigers, the conference, and the future of college football eligibility rules.

Could LSU face major consequences if it defies the SEC and plays former NFL players? The guys examine the legal fight, the possibility of LSU backing down, whether other SEC programs could follow the Tigers’ lead, and why Kiffin once again finds himself at the center of college football’s biggest controversy.

Plus, new reports add even more intrigue around Kiffin, Ole Miss, and alleged tampering, while the guys look ahead to the return of college football.

Then, Hutton & Withrow unveil their Top 10 NFL head coaches for 2026. Where do Mike Vrabel, Matt LaFleur, Jim Harbaugh, Dan Campbell, John Harbaugh, Mike Macdonald, Sean Payton, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay rank — and is there anyone who can knock Andy Reid out of the No. 1 spot?

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