The Jake Wimberly Podcast

Raphael Esparza and Brad Logan discuss the 2026 college football season and a deep dive into SEC football as week one approaches. 

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Joseph Lisi with Sirius XM Radio joins us to discuss all the big matchups of week one.  

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The Patio Hairiscope is back with Raphael Esparza and Rob Browne of Sidelines. 

Breaking down the SEC and the biggest plays of 2026 as the season is here! 

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On this hour of The Afternoon Drive with Jake Wimberley, Jake gets listeners ready for a big weekend of football. Tupelo head coach Ty Hardin joins the show to discuss his team, the motivation from last season’s heartbreaking championship loss, and the matchup against Brandon. Jake also talks college football eligibility issues before Keith Hardy joins to break down Week Zero betting action and several key matchups. The show closes with a look at some of the biggest Mississippi high school football games happening across the state.

On this Friday edition of The Afternoon Drive, Jake Wimberley gets listeners ready for a packed football weekend. Jake discusses the latest college football eligibility controversy, major Week Zero storylines, and early-season upsets before being joined by Heath Hinton to talk Southern Miss football, quarterback Ethan Hampton’s injury, and the challenges of a roster featuring more than 70 new players. The show also covers Mississippi high school and JUCO football results and previews the upcoming TCU–North Carolina matchup.

Jake Wimberley is joined by Rafael Esparza to break down the opening weekend of college football and the latest sports betting action. They discuss betting trends and line movement in FCS games before previewing key Week Zero matchups, including TCU–North Carolina, NC State–Virginia, and UNLV–Memphis. They also discuss North Dakota State’s move to the Mountain West and what the program could become in the years ahead.

Jake Wimberley is joined by Michael Katz to discuss the latest surrounding Ole Miss and college football. They break down the ongoing eligibility controversy involving former NFL players attempting to return to college, Ole Miss injury updates, and players who have stood out during camp. Katz also previews Ole Miss’ season opener against Louisville and shares his thoughts on the SEC championship race, including Georgia and Texas as top contenders.

In this hour of The Afternoon Drive with Jake Wimberley, Jake discusses the latest football headlines, including the future of Shedeur Sanders with the Cleveland Browns, Thomas Castellanos joining Texas Tech, and the rapidly growing NIL market in college football. Rafael Esparza joins the show to break down Week Zero matchups, betting lines, and teams to watch as college football kicks off. Jake also touches on several NFL and sports stories as the show gets ready for a busy weekend of football.

Jake Wimberly breaks down the latest college football news as the season gets underway, including the growing legal battle over former professional players returning to college and new conference rules aimed at stopping it. Michael Katz joins Jake to discuss Ole Miss, including the Rebels’ health, players who stood out during camp, and preparations for their season opener against Louisville. They also discuss SEC contenders and why Georgia remains one of the teams to beat heading into the season.

Jake Wimberly breaks down the SEC’s new rules banning former NFL and NBA players from returning to college, including major penalties for schools that violate the policy. Jake Thompson joins the show to discuss Ole Miss football, the team’s preparation for Louisville, position battles, and players to watch as the season approaches. Jake also covers the growing legal battle surrounding LSU, college eligibility rules, and other major college football and NFL headlines.