College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Professional College Football Handicapper John Hodge, better known as “The Sheik” and “Haji,” as The Coverboys turn their attention to Week Zero and the first College Football slate of the 2026 season.

With the opening lines on the board, Patteson and Hodge go game-by-game through the weekend and break down where the numbers, matchups and early value could be pointing before locking in their official selections later in the week.

The duo starts with TCU and North Carolina, breaking down the matchup from both sides and examining what could determine how the season opener plays out. Patteson and Hodge then shift to NC State and Virginia, discussing two ACC programs entering the season with plenty to prove and how each team matches up in one of the more intriguing games on the Week Zero slate.

As things roll on, The Coverboys head out west for San Jose State and USC, taking a closer look at the Trojans entering 2026 and whether the Week Zero matchup provides an early opportunity to learn something about Lincoln Riley’s team. The guys also dive into Memphis and UNLV, another matchup drawing their attention as they break down the personnel, numbers and circumstances surrounding both sides.

The episode winds down with Patteson and The Sheik working through the rest of the Week Zero slate, identifying the games and lines worth watching as kickoff approaches.

No sponsors influencing the picks and no pretending every bet is a lock. The Coverboys brings together Patteson’s College Football analysis and Haji’s professional handicapping experience to break down the numbers, find the value and give their actual opinions throughout the 2026 College Football season.

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College Football’s fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Texas Tech safety Peyton Morgan as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson starts by diving into Morgan’s athletic upbringing and how growing up in a family full of athletes helped instill the competitive mindset that has followed him throughout his football career. Morgan then takes Patteson through his journey at Pflugerville Weiss High School, where he emerged as one of the top defensive backs in the country before ultimately choosing Texas Tech over a long list of Power Four programs.

The duo then pivots to Morgan’s first two seasons in Lubbock, from appearing in two games as a true freshman to earning a much larger role in the Red Raiders’ secondary during the 2025 season. Morgan details what he has taken away from those first two years and how they have prepared him for an even bigger opportunity heading into 2026. Patteson and Morgan also discuss the constant national attention surrounding Texas Tech this offseason, how the Red Raiders have stayed focused through the noise, and which newcomers on the revamped defense have stood out the most in practice.

As things wind down, Morgan gives some insight into life outside of football before looking ahead to his goals for the 2026 season and what Texas Tech hopes to accomplish this fall.

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Professional College Football Handicapper John Hodge, better known as “Hodgie in the Desert,” for the debut episode of The Coverboys, an honest, unsponsored gambling show on The PatteFacts Podcast Network. Hodge brings years of experience handicapping College Football to the table as the duo starts things off by diving into the 2026 National Championship picture and why the preseason AP Poll might not be the best place to look when trying to find a champion. Only two of the last 26 preseason AP No. 1 teams have gone on to win it all, while 16 of the last 19 National Champions entered the season with top-six championship odds. Patteson and Hodge break down this year’s favorites before giving their early futures picks, with Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas and longshot Texas Tech among the teams to watch.The duo then pivots to the College Football Playoff and tries to determine which teams from last season’s field will make their way back in 2026. After eight teams from the 2024 CFP failed to return the following season, Patteson and Hodge discuss how much turnover they expect this time around and identify potential newcomers and sleepers across the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Group of Six.As things roll on, The Coverboys go conference-by-conference to identify some of the most improved teams in College Football and where there could be value in the win-total market. Air Force, Virginia Tech, Clemson, Auburn, Kansas State and Oklahoma State highlight the early discussion before the debut episode winds down in the Big Ten with Penn State, UCLA and Maryland.No sponsors influencing the picks and no pretending every bet is a lock. The Coverboys brings together Patteson’s College Football analysis and Hodgie in the Desert’s professional handicapping experience to break down the numbers, find the value and give their actual opinions throughout the 2026 College Football season.Follow The PatteFacts: A College Football Show wherever you get your content!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattefactsX/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatteFacts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589

College Football analyst William Patteson ranks his Top 25 teams in the country entering the 2026 season as The PatteFacts prepares for another year of college football. Patteson counts down the rankings from No. 25 to No. 1, breaking down each team's returning production, transfer portal additions, key returners, schedule and biggest question entering the new season. From defending national champion Indiana attempting to remain among the sport's elite to traditional powers like Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State looking to make another championship run, the 2026 season enters with no shortage of contenders. Patteson also breaks down programs like Texas Tech, LSU, USC, Michigan and Tennessee before reaching a loaded Top 10 featuring Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Miami, Oregon, Notre Dame and more. The countdown ultimately ends with Texas at No. 1, as Arch Manning and the Longhorns prepare to navigate one of the toughest schedules in college football and attempt to return to the College Football Playoff.

Which team is ranked too high, which team is ranked too low, and who should be No. 1 entering the 2026 season?

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by USC Football Center Kilian O’Connor as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson starts off with a curveball, no pun intended, and then details the beginning of O’Connor’s success story starting at the high school level. O’Connor’s journey from a walk-on to one of the lead members of the USC Trojans offense heading into the 2026 season wasn’t given, and the Trojans’ lineman details how he even got to Southern California in the first place. The duo then pivots through O’Connor’s journey as a reserve offensive lineman, and how he stayed ready for his moment in the 2024 Holiday Bowl. O’Connor recalls how he felt like he was still underlooked heading into the 2025 offseason, but a scholarship was soon to follow. Patteson shows the video of USC head coach Lincoln Riley awarding O’Connor with a scholarship in practice, and O’Connor described what that moment felt like. The 2025 Big Ten All-Academic team member also goes in-depth on how he balances being a model student in the classroom and playing one of the most important position in Riley’s offense. As things wind down, Patteson and O’Connor discuss life outside of football and what is to expect for the 2026 season.

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Ole Miss Football videographer Hudson Miller as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson details Miller’s journey from an aspiring college golfer to one of the lead members of the Ole Miss content creation scene. The duo then pivots through Miller’s journey to Oxford as a Texas native, and why Miller’s involvement in HottyToddyNews dusted off a once-forgotten part of the University’s history. Miller recalls how one direct message landed him to where he is today, and the pairing stresses the importance of reaching out and taking chances. Miller explains what life is like on the field for Rebels’ home games, and describes experiences with Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. The Austin, Texas native also reveals a never-before-told story of how Chambliss, former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, and former Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee learned about his camera work at an Oxford High School football game.As things wind down, Patteson and Miller discuss what is to expect this upcoming season.

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson breaks down his Top 10 quarterbacks entering the 2026 college football season, ranking the signal callers he believes are best positioned to dominate this fall. From Texas superstar Arch Manning to Notre Dame's CJ Carr, Oregon's Dante Moore, Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss, and Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Patteson explains why each quarterback landed where they did while diving into their production, supporting casts, and biggest questions entering the season.

The episode also explores why Arch Manning separated himself from the rest of the field after a dominant second half of the 2025 season, why CJ Carr's ability on third-and-long makes him one of the nation's most complete quarterbacks, and why Dante Moore could be poised for a national championship run at Oregon. Patteson also discusses intriguing names like Drew Mestemaker, Jayden Maiava, Sam Leavitt, Darian Mensah, and Gunner Stockton, while highlighting several honorable mentions who could force their way into the national spotlight throughout the year.

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson describes Bishop as an “underdog, who is rooted and reminded by his faith” and begins the show by asking Bishop when he fully committed his life to Jesus Christ and how he leans on his faith in moments of adversity. The duo then pivots through Bishop’s journey from being a standout running back at the high school ranks to becoming a walk-on for Tennessee Football. Bishop recalls how he felt like he was undervalued coming out of the high school ranks, especially after rushing for 8,347 yards and 102 touchdowns at Karns High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bishop explains how important it was to learn from VFL’s Jabari Small, Jaylen Wright, and Dylan Sampson, and how he was able to have a breakout season for the Big Orange in 2025. The Knoxville native also reveals a never-before-told story of how he was able to play against Alabama last season despite not being able to walk earlier in the week in the lead up to the game. As things wind down, Patteson and Bishop discuss what is to expect this upcoming season, and the All-SEC back shares that he wants to be the best running back in all of college football.

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by West Florida transfer and Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson begins the show by asking Stokes how he got into football, and how he dealt with adversity from the public eye at such a young age. The duo then pivots through Stokes’ journey to Memphis, discussing the decision to choose West Florida after being committed to the University of Florida, what he learned during his time with the Argonauts, and how he landed at Memphis. Stokes recalls how he remembered coach Charles Huff’s departure from Marshall to Southern Miss from years prior, in which he took a number of players with him, and how that sense of loyalty was valuable to him. Memphis added a number of transfers this offseason as well, following the hiring of Huff in December, and Stokes detailed how he has tried to lead by example as the quarterback despite all the new faces. As things wind down, Patteson and Stokes discuss what life is like in Memphis, his passion for making music, and this season’s expectations: a College Football Playoff

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College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Bowling Green transfer and Colorado linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron in his first “Summer Interview Series” Podcast. Patteson begins the show by asking Lampron the REAL story about how “ESPN” ended up being his middle name. The duo the pivots through Lampron’s journey to Colorado, discussing the decision to choose his position out of high school, what he learned during his time at Dayton, and how he landed at Bowling Green. Lampron details the uncertainties in College Football of committing to a school only to have your coach leave months later, which is what happened once he became a Falcon. The transfer portal and NIL dominate college football these days, and the two discuss what that looked like for one of the nation’s most highly-coveted recruits, including a never-told story of how Lampron met coach Deion Sanders in the airport. As things wind down, Patteson and Lampron discuss what life is like in Colorado, this season’s expectations, and what Lampron does during his free time.

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