Mike Check - A College Football Podcast

Mike Check - Game of the Week: Georgia vs Alabama

It’s a top-six showdown in Tuscaloosa, with both teams undefeated and offenses putting up huge numbers. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has been efficient all season, but he’ll face a major test against an Alabama defense coming off a dominant performance. On the other side, Heisman contender Keelon Russell leads a Tide offense averaging nearly 50 points per game, so Georgia’s defense will need to limit explosive plays and force him into tough situations. With rain and wind possibly affecting the game, protecting the ball and winning the ground battle could make the difference.

Mike Check: Week 6 Big Game Previews, Picks, and Predictions

This week on Mike Check, we're breaking down another loaded slate of college football action with our Week 6 Big Game Previews, Picks, and Predictions! We dive into six major matchups, including Alabama vs. Georgia, Texas vs. Oklahoma, UCLA vs. Oregon, LSU vs. Kentucky, Missouri vs. Texas A&M, and Indiana vs. Nebraska. We'll break down the key storylines, matchups, and what each team needs to do to come out on top. Then, we'll give our upset picks of the week before wrapping things up with college fantasy football.

Mike Check: Week 5 Recap

This week on Mike Check, we break down all the action from Week 5 and discuss the biggest takeaways from around college football. Then, we revisit the season-long storylines we laid out before the season to see what we got right, what we got wrong, and which ones are still up in the air. Five weeks in, it’s time to see how our preseason expectations are holding up.

Mike Check - Big Game Preview: Auburn vs Tennessee

Auburn and Tennessee meet in an SEC matchup with both teams looking to make a statement. In this mini episode, we break down how Auburn can attack the Volunteers, what Tennessee needs to do to control the game, and the individual matchups that could make the difference. We’ll also look at each team’s path to victory and what ultimately could decide this one in the fourth quarter.

Mike Check - Big Game Preview: Washington vs USC

Washington and USC are set to battle in a matchup that could turn into one of the more entertaining games of the weekend. We break down the strengths and weaknesses on both sides, where this game could be won or lost, and which team has the edge in the matchups that matter most.

Mike Check - Big Game Preview: Miami vs Clemson

Miami takes on Clemson in an ACC matchup where the Hurricanes will look to keep rolling against a struggling Tigers team. We break down what’s gone wrong for Clemson, where Miami can take advantage, and whether the Tigers have any chance of making this one interesting.

Mike Check - Big Game Preview: Florida vs Missouri

Florida and Missouri meet in an SEC showdown with plenty on the line. In this mini episode, we break down how these teams match up, the key battles to keep an eye on, and the biggest factors that could swing the game in either direction.

Mike Check - Big Game Preview: Ohio State vs Iowa

Ohio State and Iowa square off in a Big Ten matchup, and Mike Check has you covered with a full preview. We dive into where each team has the advantage, the matchups that could decide the game, and what to watch for when these two take the field.

Mike Check - Big Game Preview: Alabama vs Mississippi State

Mike Check goes in-depth on Alabama vs. Mississippi State in this mini episode. We break down the biggest matchups, key players, and what each team needs to do to come away with a win. Can Mississippi State pull off the upset, or will Alabama take care of business?

Mike Check: Week 5 Preview, Picks, and Predictions

Week 5 is here, and we’re breaking down another loaded weekend of college football. We dive into our Big Game Previews featuring Alabama vs. Mississippi State, Ohio State vs. Iowa, Florida vs. Missouri, Auburn vs. Tennessee, Washington vs. USC, and Miami vs. Clemson. Then we make our Upset Picks of the Week before wrapping things up with College Fantasy Football. Plenty of big games, bold picks, and debates ahead on this week’s Mike Check.