Running for the Roses College Football Podcast

Ryan Bafaloukos and Lucas Rohde are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football.

On this episode the guys draft their favorite non-conference matchups of 2024, discussing Miami/Florida, Alabama/Wisconsin, LSU/USC, Texas/Michigan and more!

Lucas Rohde and Ryan Bafaloukos are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football.

The guys start this episode off by discussing the recent phenomenon in the portal of players leaving schools after being enrolled for only a few months (2:45) before digging into the happenings at Clemson and Colorado (18:30).

Ryan and Lucas then dive into their thoughts on the new EA Sports College Football video game set to be released this summer and what they hope to get from the game (32:50)

Lucas Rohde and Ryan Bafaloukos are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football.

The guys start off this episode by discussing the proposed College Football Super League. The guys go over what they like about it, what they don't like and whether or not it is a viable option for the future of the sport (3:58).

Ryan and Lucas then discuss who has the most at stake in 2024 including Billy Napier, Ryan Day, The Big 12 and ACC, Clemson and more (19:00).

Ryan Bafaloukos and Lucas Rohde are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football. The guys start off this show by discussing the SEC staying at 8 conference games for at least the 2025 season (2:35). Lucas and Ryan then discuss some storylines for coaches entering their second season with their respective programs (10:50), including Deion Sanders, Luke Fickell, Matt Ruhle and more!

After a two-month hiatus, Lucas Rohde and Ryan Bafaloukos are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football.

The guys spend this podcast recapping all the major storylines since their last episode in January including the retirement of Nick Saban and Alabama's hiring of Kalen DeBoer, discussions over the future of the playoff in college football, why head coaches are leaving for assistant coaching jobs and much more!

Ryan Bafaloukos and Lucas Rohde are back for another episode of Running for the Roses. This week, the guys discuss Michigan winning the 2024 National Championship (3:30) and then take a look back at the season that was in the Pac-12 Conference (27:30).

Lucas Rohde and Ryan Bafaloukos are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football. The guys start off this week's show by having a discussion on the 2023 bowl season and if the current bowl model is sustainable with so many opt-outs and transfers (2:25).

Ryan and Lucas then recap National Signing Day (12:05) by talking about the programs trending upwards in recruiting and some programs leaving some things to be desired.

The guys then preview the upcoming CFP Semifinals (31:20) and review the season that was in the Big 10 (46:30).

Lucas Rohde and Ryan Bafaloukos are back with another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football. Ryan and Lucas open this week's show by discussing Dylan Riola's flip and the latest happenings in the transfer portal (1:05), including Ole Miss' success and some surprising entries into the portal by USC players.

The guys then put the finishing touches on the 2023 coaching cycle by going through some of their favorite hirings and some hirings they deemed underwhelming (16:55).

Ryan and Lucas finish the show by reviewing the 2023 season in the Big 12 (37:30).

Ryan Bafaloukos and Lucas Rohde are back for another episode of Running for the Roses, talking all things college football. The guys start off this episode by discussing the latest happenings in the transfer portal (3:50) including Dillon Gabriel committed to Oregon and Tyler Van Dyke committing to Wisconsin. Ryan and Lucas talk about which teams have hit the portal and been hit by the portal early in the 2023-24 offseason.

Lucas and Ryan then review the 2023 season in the ACC (30:55). The guys talk surprises, disappointments and which teams they are monitoring most heading into 2024.

Ryan Bafaloukos and Lucas Rohde have had a few days to cool off and collect their thoughts after Sunday's selection show. The guys talk this week about how and why the committee put Alabama in the playoff over Florida State and what it could mean for the long term future of the ACC. The guys then do a quick preview the semifinals.