Summary

In this episode of Joey Browning's College Football Show, hosts Joey Browning and Tyler Crane discuss various topics in college football, including personal milestones, NCAA eligibility issues, the evolution of national signing day, Gus Malzahn's retirement, and a ranking of the top five coaching hires of the offseason. They delve into the implications of these events on teams and players, providing insights and opinions on the current state of college football.

Takeaways

Tyler Crane shares his experience playing at TPC Sawgrass.

The NCAA's temporary restraining order impacts player eligibility.

February signing day has lost its significance in college football.

Gus Malzahn's retirement marks the end of an era at Florida State.

Ranking coaching hires reveals the shifting landscape of college football.

James Franklin's move to Virginia Tech could revitalize the program.

The early signing period has changed how fans view recruiting.

Alex Golesh's hiring at Auburn is seen as a stabilizing move.

The hosts reflect on the changing dynamics of college football coaching.

The importance of recruiting and player development in college football.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

06:23 NCAA Eligibility and Its Impact on College Football

11:32 The Changing Landscape of National Signing Day

18:35 Gus Malzahn's Retirement and Legacy

27:32 Grading Coaching Hires in College Football

29:09 Evaluating Coaching Hires: Bob Chesney's Potential at UCLA

30:30 James Franklin: A New Era for Virginia Tech

32:35 Alex Golesh: Stability and Strategy at Auburn

35:12 The Intensity of Jon Sumrall at Florida

37:36 Lane Kiffin: The Polarizing Figure at LSU

43:46 James Franklin's Impact on Virginia Tech's Future

45:54 Kyle Whittingham: A Strategic Hire for Michigan

49:56 Matt Campbell: The Right Fit for Penn State

53:23 Alex Goldish: The Right Choice for Auburn

59:08 Honorable Mentions: Other Notable Coaching Hires

Joey is joined by Chad Bennett, the HFC at White Co. High School in Cleveland, GA. We talk about Chad's coaching influences, his career stops, his favorite games and players, as well as why he loves to coach.

We are launching a new show to our channel. Coaches Cutup will be dedicated to conversations with high school football coaches.

Summary

In this episode, Joey Browning and guest Tyler Crane discuss the state of college football as they recap the 2025 season and look ahead to 2026. They delve into coaching changes, particularly at Auburn, the impact of the transfer portal, and the need for governance in college football. The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining team identity amidst frequent player transfers and concludes with way too early predictions for the top teams in the upcoming season.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Offseason and Coaching Changes

09:12 Recap of the 2025 College Football Season

18:02 The Impact of the Transfer Portal on College Football

27:03 The Transfer Portal Landscape

33:04 The Need for Regulation in College Football

41:34 Proposed Changes to the Transfer System

56:47 Future of College Football Governance

01:01:53 Home Field Advantage in Playoffs

01:05:00 Way Too Early Top 10 Teams for 2026

01:20:06 Future of College Football Governance

Joey gives his thoughts as Indiana is crowned National Champion of College Football.

Joey breaks down and previews the game between Indiana and Miami and predicts the winner of the National Championship.

Live Show Recording. We talk early thoughts on the national championship, where the portal QBs are going, and finally, some audience-submitted mailbag questions.

Indiana blows out Oregon to move on to the National Championship Game. I give my perspective on Indiana's completeness.

Check out the show for my live reaction to Miami's thrilling win over Ole Miss.

Join the show as I offer my opinion on how we arrived at this moment in the evolution of college football. I also break down both CFP Semifinal games.

The Transfer Era (3:10)

Fiesta Bowl Preview (26:07)

Peach Bowl Preview (49:54)