Tim Pernetti, Commissioner of the American Conference, joins me for an unfiltered conversation about the future of college football, conference realignment, NIL, media rights, and the business behind the game. 

From leading Rutgers’ move to the Big Ten to reshaping the American Conference, Tim has been at the center of some of the biggest decisions in college athletics.

In this episode, he shares insights on his strategy for growing the American Conference, the challenges facing college football, what needs to change in the College Football Playoff, and the impact of NIL and private equity in college sports.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - intro

2:23 - Path to becoming American Conference Commissioner

4:35 - Priorities when getting Commissioner Job

6:43 - Process of getting Commissioner Job

9:53 - Rebranding The American Conference

11:49 - Traveling when first getting the job

13:18 - Experience as Rutgers Athletic Director

15:42 - Strategy for conference expansion

18:59 - Future of College Football Playoff

20:59 - NIL

24:58 - Private Equity in college sports

27:12 - Talking to media partners

29:09 - A moment that shaped Commissioner Pernetti into who he is today

31:41 - Advice for young people working in sports

32:46 - Negotiating

34:24 - Being the youngest Athletic Director in the country at Rutgers

36:03 - Routine

36:51 - Revenue distribution

39:01 - Conference naming rights

40:27 - Overcoming adversity

41:53 - Commissioner Pernetti’s goal

44:07 - Evaluating employee hires

On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.

Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.

Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.

The Pac-12 Conference has faced one of the most challenging periods in its history, but what happens next? In this interview, I sit down with Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould to discuss the conference’s survival, media rights, expansion, and the future of the Pac-12.

She shares what it was like stepping into leadership during such a critical time, the tough decisions she’s had to make, and her vision for where the Pac-12 will be in the coming years. We also dive into the lessons learned from the conference’s collapse, what it means for college athletics, and how the Pac-12 is positioning itself to compete in the modern era.

If you’re interested in the business of college football, conference realignment, and what’s next for the Pac-12, this is a must-watch.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

2:44 - Becoming commissioner of the Pac-12

4:52 - First to-dos when getting hired

7:25 - Figuring out the future of the Pac-12

10:26 - Deal making as a conference commissioner

11:50 - Lessons during time as Pac-12 commissioner

13:32 - Pac-12 media rights

17:18 - Competing in the revenue sharing era

19:00 - The Pac-12 network

20:40 - Solutions for college athletics 2

2:23 - Advice for young people in the sports industry

25:14 - Naming rights in college sports

26:15 - Performance based conference distributions

27:00 - Overcoming adversity

28:42 - What does the future of the Pac-12 look like

29:54 - Teresa’s why

On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.

Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.

Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.

In this candid and inspiring conversation, Adam sits down with Arizona State Head Football Coach Kenny Dillingham. We dive deep into his journey to becoming one of the youngest head coaches in college football, the challenges of building a winning program, and his philosophies on recruiting, culture, and leadership. Coach Dillingham shares incredible stories, lessons learned, and a look into the future of ASU Football.

0:00 - Intro

Next Up is back and now part of Front Office Sports. 

In the first edition of the new Next Up, Johnny Manziel opens up about his remarkable journey through football and beyond.

From his breakout moment at Texas A&M to winning the Heisman Trophy and navigating the chaos of the NFL, Johnny shares stories, including his draft night experience and the challenges of adjusting to pro football schemes.

He offers thoughtful advice to young athletes about staying focused amidst distractions, maximizing opportunities in the NIL era, and navigating the pressures of being a public figure. 

This episode dives into the story behind the icon of "Johnny Football."

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

2:19 - Johnny's podcast journey and defining moments shaping who he is today

3:12 - Breakthrough at A&M: overcoming struggles, freshman wall, and gaining confidence under Kliff Kingsbury

7:25 - Advice for athletes: staying focused, NIL era changes, and surrounding yourself with the right people

10:40 - Draft night experience and transition to the NFL, including challenges with scheme adjustments and coaching

12:36 - Netflix documentary

13:50 - Behind-the-scenes of Johnny’s Heisman season and leadership lessons at A&M

17:33 - Life after football, what makes Mike Evans special, and reflections on NFL vs. CFB

23:15 - Importance of draft fit, facing adversity at A&M, and thoughts on 12-team CFP format

26:48 - Coaching aspirations, players-only meeting, and financial advice for athletes

30:01 - Craziest "Johnny Football" moment and reflections on the Heisman trophy

32:04 - Importance of family and advice to 18-year-old Johnny

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On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. 

Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports. 

Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.

Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley joins Adam Breneman on today’s episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Locksley opens up on success at Maryland and his ultimate goal of winning a national championship.. Having worked worked for legendary head coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, Locksley gives insight into his career decisions that led him back to Maryland and shaped him as a head coach. In a new landscape of college football, Locksley outlines how he continues to adapt and put his team in position for long term success.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

04:17-Taking Maryland Job

05:44-Building Trust

07:42-Pivotal Moment In Career

12:30-Manage, Develop, Recruit

Akron Head Coach Joe Moorhead joins Adam Breneman on today’s episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Moorhead opens up on stories from Penn State, success & adversity at Mississippi State. As a successful Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator, Moorhead shares his take on the important metrics of offensive football, new helmet communication with QB's, recruiting, and the landscape of college football in 2024.

03:59-Penn State Offense

06:00-Big Ten Championship

07:21-Fordham

09:27-New CFB Landscape

13:40-Mississippi State

15:19-SEC Head Coach

16:24-Playcalling Skills

17:31-Evaluating QB's

18:48-QB Swagger

20:29-Toughest Interview

22:19-Getting PSU Job

23:54-Best Moments Of Career

25:00-Qualities Of Head Coach

25:45-Headset Rule

27:14-Enrolling Midyear

28:12-Son's Recruitment

30:10-Difference In Conferences

31:19-Impact On Career

32:47-PSU Offensive Staff

35:47-Offensive Statistics

37:16-Analytics

39:36-Taking Akron Job

43:26-Facing Adversity

44:50-Be Where Your Feet Are

47:06-Recruiting OH &. PA

48:16-Come Home Kids

49:32-Football Locker Room

51:06-Evaluating Offense

52:24-Name Game

53:35-Whats Your Why

USC Safety Kamari Ramsey joins Adam Breneman on today’s episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Kamari Ramsey discusses his decision to transfer from UCLA to USC and how the adjustment has been so far. Kamari also sheds some light on what D’Anton Lynn’s defensive scheme will look like in 2024, embracing a leadership role for the Trojans, and much more.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:06-Adjusting to USC

02:28-Recruiting Process

03:03-Finding Success at UCLA

03:29-Transfer Portal Experience

04:59-D’Anton Lynn

05:31-Learning the Defensive Scheme

06:35-Goals for 2024

06:55-Life Outside of Football

07:43-NIL

08:23-Overcoming Adversity

09:46-Best Piece of Advice

10:23-Navigating Hollywood

11:30-Big 10 Football

11:56-Offseason Goals

12:17-Spring Standouts

12:51-Ramsey’s Why

Alabama Football Offensive Coordinator Nick Sheridan joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Coach Nick Sheridan opens up about his adjustment to Alabama and his plans for the Crimson Tide offense. Coach Sheridan also talks about his relationship with Jalen Milroe and Kalen DeBoer, his offensive scheme, how he evaluates talent and offensive efficiency, and much more.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:33-Catching Up

03:44-Adjusting to Alabama

06:04-Jalen Milroe

07:45-Upholding the Alabama Standard

10:29-Implementing the Offense

11:53-Evaluating Offensive Efficiency

15:27-Kalen DeBoer

17:20-Playing Career

22:45-Evaluating QB’s

24:56-Offseason Goals w/ Jalen Milroe

USC Football Co-Defensive Coordinator Eric Henderson joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Coach Eric Henderson opens up about his transition from the NFL to college football in this exclusive interview. Eric talks about how he plans to help turn around USC's defense, some of the lessons he learned from Sean McVay and Aaron Donald during his time with the Rams, USC's recruiting strategy and much more.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:31-Transition from the NFL to College Football

06:02-Lessons Learned with the Rams

06:55-Sean McVay

07:29-Aaron Donald

09:27-Recruiting at USC

12:23-Defensive Culture at USC

13:49-Evaluating Talent

16:48-Best Piece of Advice

18:20-Lincoln Riley

19:00-Overcoming Adversity

USC Football Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, D'Anton Lynn opens up about his plans to rewrite the narrative surrounding USC's Defense. Coach Lynn touches on his defensive scheme and approach to play-calling, the defensive culture he's building with the Trojans, Lincoln Riley and much more.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:04-First 6 Months at USC

02:09-Taking the USC Job

03:16-USC’s Defensive Culture

04:46-Approach to Play-calling

05:36-Common Traits of Elite Players

06:32-Evaluating Recruits

09:03-Recruiting Pitch

09:34-Catching Breaks

10:14-Penn State Career

10:48-Competitive Advantage as a Coach

11:26-Lincoln Riley

12:01-Best Piece of Advice

12:51-Offensive Trends in College Football

13:48-Defining Success in 2024

14:13-Overcoming Adversity