In part two of this week's "Phillip Jordan Show", PJ is first joined by Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski to discuss the college debut of Bill Belichick, top college quarterbacks, and preview the NFL season. Then, the voice of the Ball State Cardinals Mick Tidrow joins to talk about the Cardinals and his broadcasting career.

In part one of this week's "Phillip Jordan Show", PJ is first joined by the hosts of SEC Sunday Night Craig McMichael and Rob Williams. They discuss the big storylines coming out of the first week of the season. They discuss Arch Manning struggles versus Ohio State, Alabama's upset loss to Florida State, LSU, Auburn, and much more. 

Tune into part two featuring Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski and the voice of the Ball State Cardinals Mick Tidrow.

This week, Phillip Jordan is joined by The Sporting News national college football writer Bill Bender to preview the Week Zero showdown between Kansas State and Iowa State. Phillip and Bill also dive into the bigger season picture, breaking down Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Auburn in the SEC. They also discuss Penn State’s chances of finally breaking through under James Franklin. After the interview, Phillip gives his thoughts on the SEC’s decision to move to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026.

This week on The Phillip Jordan Show, I’m joined by the voice of the Auburn Tigers, Andy Burcham, for a deep dive into Auburn University athletics. We start with hoops and diamond talk—Auburn basketball’s thrilling run to their second Final Four and baseball making history by hosting their first-ever Super Regional. Then we turn to the gridiron. Andy shares what excites him about the 2025 football squad, including new quarterback Jackson Arnold, a loaded receiver room headlined by Cam Coleman, and the defensive presence of Keldric Faulk. We also preview the Tigers’ season opener on Friday night, August 29th, at Baylor. I kick off the show breaking down the quarterbacks in the preseason AP Top 10 and wrap things up by answering your social media questions.

Host: Phillip Jordan

Guest: Andy Burcham

On today’s episode of The Phillip Jordan Show, I’m joined by Josh Boutwell, the managing editor and sports editor for The Troy Messenger, to dive deep into the state of Troy Trojans football as we head into the 2025 season.

We start by breaking down what went wrong for the Trojans in 2024 — a year that didn’t quite meet expectations — and how new leadership and returning talent could lead to a bounce-back year. One of the biggest storylines heading into this season is the return of quarterback Goose Crowder, who’s looking to rebound from injury and provide much-needed stability and playmaking at the position.

Josh also shares his insight into why the front seven on defense could be one of the best in the Sun Belt, and how that unit might set the tone for the Trojans all season long. We take a look at the full 2025 schedule, identifying key matchups, potential trap games, and what Troy needs to do to compete for a conference title.

But that’s not all — we also pivot to some spring football talk and dive into the future of the Birmingham Stallions. With relocation rumors swirling and the possibility of the team returning to Protective Stadium in 2026, Josh and I discuss what the franchise can do to reignite local fan interest and improve attendance in a competitive sports market.

Programming Note: Before the interview begins, I open the show with a quick message on the breaking news that Troy athletics director Brent Jones is leaving the university to take a new position at Georgia Tech. The interview with Josh was recorded prior to this announcement, so we didn’t have a chance to cover it during our conversation.

Zach Keilman of The UFL Podcast and Around the UFL joins Phillip Jordan to break down last week's major report that the entire USFL conference—Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats, and Houston Roughnecks—could be relocating for the 2026 season. Why would the league consider such a drastic move? What cities make sense as new homes? Zach dives into all the possibilities and potential impacts. Plus, Phillip and Zach discuss the ongoing debate around the UFL possibly dropping the USFL and XFL brands altogether—and whether the merger was the right move in the first place. It's a can’t-miss episode for spring football fans.

On this episode of The Phillip Jordan Show, Phillip is joined by Locked On SEC host Chris Gordy to break down the biggest storylines coming out of last week's SEC Media Days. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into the SEC media poll, which overwhelmingly picked Texas to win the conference—was it justified, or should Georgia have been the clear favorite? Phillip and Chris also discuss:
- The pressure on Brian Kelly to lead LSU to the College Football Playoff
- What to expect from Alabama in Year 2 under Kalen DeBoer
- The heat turning up on Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze
- Under-the-radar SEC teams that could surprise in 2024
In the opening segment, Phillip reacts to recent comments from SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti about the future of the College Football Playoff—and their very different viewpoints. The show wraps up with Phillip answering listener questions from social media in a fun and candid mailbag segment.

On this episode, Phillip is joined by the voice of the Florida State Seminoles, Jeff Culhane! The two break down the Seminoles’ disappointing 2-10 season in 2024, and what’s ahead in 2025. Jeff shares insights on the arrival of Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator and how the former Auburn and UCF head coach could transform FSU’s offense. Plus, they give an early look at the massive season opener against Alabama and discuss the hiring of new head basketball coach Luke Loucks.

Phillip Jordan is joined by Matt Stahl of AL.com to preview Alabama Crimson Tide football.

On the newest episode of The Phillip Jordan Show, Phillip is joined by the voice of the Troy Trojans, Barry McKnight! Barry talks about being named the 2025 Alabama Sportscaster of the Year and shares what it's like co-hosting Longshore and McKnight, a weekday show streamed on YouTube and the Yellowhammer News Facebook page. Plus, he previews the 2025 Troy Trojans football season, including key players, expectations, and what fans should watch for this fall.