Saturday Huddle

Four weeks into the college football season, the gap between preseason expectations and what teams are actually showing us is getting wider.

Ryan Satkowiak, co-host of the Inside the Pylon podcast, joins Saturday Huddle to break down a Week 4 filled with statement wins, surprising losses and another round of shifting expectations.

We start with Oregon’s 41–27 road win over USC and what the Ducks showed in one of their biggest tests since the loss to Oklahoma State. We also unpack Florida’s stunning 52–28 win over Ole Miss, Texas surviving Tennessee on the road, Iowa’s one-point win over Michigan, Wisconsin upsetting Penn State and Mississippi State continuing to make noise in the SEC.

Then we turn the page to Week 5.

We look ahead to Ohio State at Iowa, Alabama’s trip to Mississippi State, Florida–Missouri, BYU–TCU, Washington–USC, Texas Tech–Colorado and more as conference races begin to take shape.

Which Week 4 results should change the way we see the season? Which teams are we buying — and which ones are raising new questions? And what could Week 5 change all over again?

It’s a full weekend recap and look ahead at what’s next across college football.

Alex Scheer, former host of the MAC Sports Connection podcast, and current Director of Athletic Communications at Randolph College, joins Saturday Huddle for a two-part college football conversation.

First, we finally give the MAC its moment — breaking down the conference, its identity, teams to watch, and why MAC football deserves more attention.

Then we recap Week 3, including Ole Miss–LSU, Alabama–Florida State, Kentucky’s upset of Texas A&M, Texas Tech–Houston and more.

Three weeks in, which preseason expectations are holding up — and which ones are already falling apart?

Week 3 of the college football season brings some of the first games that could truly reshape the national conversation.

Brandon Marcello, senior national college football reporter for CBS Sports, joins Saturday Huddle to preview the biggest games, teams and storylines to watch this weekend.

We start with the marquee matchup between LSU and Ole Miss, an early SEC showdown between two teams with playoff aspirations. What have we learned about each program through two weeks, what matchup could decide the game, and how much could the result change the SEC race?

From there, we turn to Florida State at Alabama, where the Crimson Tide have another opportunity to establish themselves as a national contender while Florida State faces an important early-season test.

We also head to the Big 12 for Houston at Texas Tech, a ranked conference matchup that could tell us considerably more about where the Red Raiders and Cougars fit in the championship race.

Plus, we discuss Georgia’s trip to Arkansas, teams trying to rebound from early losses, programs with something to prove, potential upset spots and the preseason narratives that are already starting to change.

Two weeks of football have given us our first real evidence. Week 3 is where we start finding out which early impressions are actually worth believing.

Andrew McCleary of Red Raiders Wire joins Saturday Huddle to recap Week 2 of the college football season.

We break down Texas’ one-point win over Ohio State, Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon, Michigan–Oklahoma, the latest SEC storylines, and what Texas Tech’s road win at Oregon State tells us about the Red Raiders and the Big 12.

Plus: teams we’re buying, teams we’re questioning, early overreactions, and how much our preseason expectations have already changed after just two weeks.

The college football season is underway, and Week 2 brings some of the first major tests for teams with championship aspirations.

Connor O’Gara, host of The OG Kickoff with Next Round Live, joins Saturday Huddle to preview the biggest games and storylines of the weekend.

We dive into the heavyweight matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas, discussing where each team has an advantage, the matchups that could decide the game, and what a win—or an early-season loss—could mean for two programs with national championship expectations.

We also break down Oklahoma–Michigan, consider what Michigan needs to show after a shaky opening performance, and discuss whether Oklahoma has an opportunity to make an early statement.

With Connor’s extensive SEC coverage, we take a closer look at several conference storylines and matchups, including Alabama’s trip to Kentucky, Arizona State–Texas A&M, Tennessee–Georgia Tech, Arkansas–Utah, and what to make of LSU after its dominant opening weekend.

Which teams are poised to make a statement? Who should be on upset alert? And what result will have everyone talking by Sunday morning?

We preview the games, storylines and questions that could define Week 2 of the 2026 college football season.

The Saturday Huddle 2026 conference preview series returns to the Big Ten one final time as the college football season gets underway.

Rian Winter, host of the SportsChat503 Show and Oregon Ducks Podcast, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could define one of the most competitive conferences in the country.

We discuss the Big Ten championship race, the programs positioned to contend, potential dark horses, players to watch and the biggest questions surrounding the conference heading into 2026. We also look at the Big Ten’s national championship and College Football Playoff outlook and consider which programs are best positioned to separate themselves from a crowded field.

With Rian’s extensive coverage of Oregon, we spend some extra time on the Ducks: the expectations surrounding the program, the biggest strengths and questions entering the season, and what it will take for Oregon to navigate the Big Ten and remain firmly in the national championship conversation.

Who is the team to beat? Which program could surprise? Where does Oregon fit among the conference’s elite? And what will define the Big Ten in 2026?

We break it all down in Saturday Huddle’s final Big Ten preseason preview.

William Cockerill, former Clemson football walk-on, writer for Walk On Redshirts, and co-host of the Walk On Redshirtsand Inside the Valley podcasts, joins Saturday Huddle to preview the 2026 ACC season.

We discuss the conference championship race, contenders and dark horses, players and storylines to watch, and the ACC’s place in the national picture. William also brings his firsthand Clemson perspective to the conversation as we break down expectations for the Tigers, what could define their season, and whether Clemson is positioned to once again set the standard in the ACC.

Who wins the conference, who could surprise, and what should we expect from Clemson in 2026? We cover it all ahead of kickoff.

The Saturday Huddle 2026 conference preview series returns to the SEC for another perspective on one of college football’s deepest and most closely watched leagues.

Craig McMichael, writer for Last Word on College Football and co-host of the Football & Coffee podcast, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could shape the SEC this season.

We discuss the conference championship race, the programs positioned to contend, potential dark horses, players to watch and some of the biggest questions heading into 2026. We also consider which teams are built to navigate the grind of an SEC schedule and emerge as legitimate College Football Playoff and national championship contenders.

With Craig’s Georgia perspective, we spend some extra time on the Bulldogs and the expectations surrounding one of college football’s premier programs. We talk about where Georgia stands entering the season, what could separate the Bulldogs from the rest of the SEC, the questions that could determine their ceiling and what constitutes success when competing for championships has become the standard.

Who enters the year as the team to beat? Which program could disrupt the SEC hierarchy? And can Georgia once again position itself at the center of the national championship conversation?

We preview it all ahead of the 2026 season.

The SEC preview series continues as I'm joined by Dailey Joy, founder of SEC Pretty and one of the most recognizable voices celebrating SEC football culture. As a passionate LSU fan, Dailey shares what makes the Tigers one of the most fascinating teams entering the 2026 season, from expectations in Baton Rouge to the players and storylines that could shape their year.

Beyond LSU, we zoom out to discuss the SEC as a whole, including the conference's biggest contenders, intriguing dark horses, and the narratives that will define college football's deepest league this fall. Whether you're counting down to kickoff or trying to make sense of the SEC landscape, this episode has you covered.

The Saturday Huddle 2026 conference preview series continues with a look at one of the most unpredictable leagues in college football: the Big 12.

Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSL Sports and host of Cougar Tracks and Cougar Sports Saturday on KSL NewsRadio, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could shape the conference this season.

We discuss the Big 12 championship race, the programs positioned to contend, potential dark horses, players to watch and some of the biggest questions heading into 2026. We also examine the parity that has made the Big 12 so difficult to predict—and what it could mean for the conference’s place in the College Football Playoff picture.

And, of course, we spend time on BYU. Mitch shares his perspective on the expectations surrounding the Cougars, where they fit into the Big 12 race, the biggest questions facing the program and what it would take for BYU to take another step forward.

Who enters the season as the team to beat? Which program could surprise? And where does BYU fit in a conference where seemingly anything can happen? We preview it all ahead of the 2026 season.