Take the Points College Football Podcast

Tom, Dan and Ryan record the final episode of Take the Points ever (probably). They reflect on the 2024 National Championship Game and Michigan’s big win over Washington, discuss some enormous coaching news including the retirement of Nick Saban, and talk about how 2023 marks the end of an era for college football and what may lie ahead for the sport in 2024 and beyond. The episode features our 2023 Take the Points Awards and the much-anticipated Zack Mills Award. Finally, the guys look back at the 11-year run of Take the Points and name some of their favorite moments from more than a decade of talking college football and other nonsense. Thanks to everyone who ever listened to the show.

The Take the Points crew offers a lengthy breakdown of the 2023-24 college football National Championship Game between Michigan and Washington. The Huskies have been the best story of the year, but do they have what it takes to beat the #1 Wolverines? Listen to hear our analysis, game picks and favorite bets.

The TTP team gives quick picks for the remaining bowl games happening on December 30 and later, followed by our comprehensive breakdown for both College Football Playoff games. Can Michigan and JJ McCarthy find a way to beat out Alabama? Can the Washington Huskies continue their magical run against Texas? Our predictions, analysis, favorite bets and much more for an action-packed playoff on New Year’s Day.

The TTP crew records another bonus episode, featuring Curb Your Enthusiasm, Christmas songs, and an early preview of the Zack Mills Award.

In part 2 of our College Football 2023 Bowl Game Spectacular, the guys break down all of the bowl games starting Saturday December 23 through Friday, December 29. Listen for our picks, best bets, analysis, and lots of other nonsense. We’ll be back after Christmas with part 3.

In this bonus episode, the guys discuss a number of unrelated topics, from recent officiating woes to the glorious career of LaMichael James.

Tom, Dan and Ryan are back for another year of the Take the Points Bowl Game Spectacular. This year, we’re doing a 3-part bowl series podcast. This first episode featuring games beginning on Saturday, December 16 and going through Friday, December 22. We’ll be back before Christmas with part 2.

The guys break down every game of Championship Week 2023, including critical matchups between Georgia and Alabama, and Washington and Oregon, as well as all of the non-power 5 games. Plus, after numerous coaching changes, Ryan’s end-of-season tarmac report breaks down which remaining coaches are on the hot seat. And discussions about Jalen Hurts, Bo Nix, Bobby Petrino, Mike Elko and much more.

The guys begin the show by talking about coaching and coaches, including James Franklin, Jimbo Fisher and Sean McDermott. How do you know when it’s time to fire your team’s coach? Plus, all of the best games and lines for week 12 of the season, including Oregon State vs. Washington, USC vs. UCLA and much more.

The guys discuss an excellent week of college football, including Penn State vs. Michigan, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, Oregon vs. USC and plenty more. Also, a lengthy discussion of the Jim Harbaugh cheating scandal, with Ryan sharing his own experiences as a coach scouting opponents. And Dan brings back an old segment, Coaches Restaurant, for the recently fired Alex Grinch.