On this post-holiday edition of the Aaron Torres Pod - Torres previews and makes his picks on the two College Football Playoff games: Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas, plus previews the Orange Bowl (Georgia-FSU), Cotton Bowl (Missouri-Ohio State), Peach, Alamo bowls and more!

Michigan vs. Alabama - Rose Bowl (2:00)

Texas vs. Washington - Sugar Bowl (13:00)

Florida State vs. Georgia - Orange Bowl (25:00)

Ohio State vs. Missouri - Cotton Bowl (35:00)

Ole Miss vs. Penn State - Peach Bowl (44:00)

Arizona vs. Oklahoma - Alamo Bowl (53:00)

Plus, all the other big bowl games (59:00)

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Torres makes his COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PICKS + PREVIEWS THE ORANGE, COTTON, PEACH BOWLS AND MORE!

The personal podcast of radio personality and writer Aaron Torres, where he breaks down the biggest topics of the day in sports, with a heavy emphasis on college basketball and college football. He is also joined by some of the biggest names in sports and sports media as guests. There's a reason this is "The Podcast That is Sweeping America," after all.

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Torres has a special show for you - a pre-holiday mailbag edition of the podcast! Torres answers your questions on the NBA Draft deadline, the recruitment of high school star AJ Dybantsa, Arkansas and Kentucky's final roster moves, CFB Playoff + MORE!
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MAILBAG: NBA Draft deadline, AJ Dybantsa recruitment, Arkansas/Kentucky roster moves, CFB Playoff

On today's show Torres discusses the Billy Napier/Florida debacle and if Napier is trending as one of the worst coaching hires in college football history. Then, he talks college hoops portal - who's still even in the portal and where do they end up?! And what's going on with DJ Wagner? Plus, some other odds and ends, including the College Football Playoff coming to TNT, and a major scheduling gaffe in hoops!

Billy Napier/Florida debacle (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news of the week, as Florida and football coach Billy Napier are being SUED by former recruit Jaden Rashada. How did this happen - and why Napier is trending as one of the worst hires in recent college football history.

Who's still in the hoops portal - and where they end up (29:00)?! With the NBA Draft deadline, Torres talks about who is still in the portal - and where they'll end up. He hits on big names like Coleman Hawkins, Ugonna Onyenso, Jaylen Wells, Jaxson Robinson, Chaz Lanier and more!!

DJ Wagner latest + other big news of the day (44:00): Finally, Torres wraps by asking - why hasn't DJ Wagner committed to Arkansas yet? And should Hog fans panic?! Plus thoughts on the College Football Playoff headed to... TNT?! And one scheduling quirk that drives Torres crazy!
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Billy Napier/Florida debacle! Who's still in the portal and where do they end up?! DJ Wagner latest? CFB Playoff on TNT?!

On today's show Torres discusses the recruitment of elite portal star Chaz Lanier, who is choosing between Tennessee, Kentucky and BYU! Where will he land? Plus, after another big portal commit - how good can Louisville be?! More college football notes as Brian Kelly gets bad news... and Deion Sanders and Colorado get good news?! Plus, new DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the show!

Portal star Chaz Lanier is down to three - where will he go (2:00): Torres opens after a quiet weekend, by discussing the portal recruitment of star Chaz Lanier. He has visited BYU, will visit Kentucky with Tennessee on deck - where will he end up?! And who needs him the most?

Louisville makes another portal addition - how good can they be next year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks more college hoops as Louisville makes a surprise portal addition over the weekend. Torres explains why new Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has had as good of an off-season as anyone - and why the Cards should be in the mix for the Top 25 to open 2024-2025!

The rest of the weekend (31:00): From there Torres wraps the rest of a busy weekend across sports, including Brian Kelly getting more bad news at LSU, Colorado and Deion Sanders getting good news - plus, WNBA players can't stop whining... about everything.

New DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the show (1:07:00): Finally, Torres is joined by new DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann. He explains why this might *finally* bet the time for DePaul to rise, and what he has to do to change the fortunes of one of college hoops' worst programs over the last few years. Plus, Holtmann explains why UConn's run the last two years is underappreciated and asks - what will Chicago be like if the Blue Demons ever get good again?!
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Tennessee vs. Kentucky for elite portal recruit, how good can Louisville be next season, bad news for Brian Kelly + new DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann joins the show

On today's show Torres names his college hoops portal winners and losers, then discusses Kentucky being on the verge of another commit and the latest with DJ Wagner! Plus, the Week 1 CFB schedule is out - and it's LOADED! Torres has thoughts!.

College hoops transfer portal winners and losers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest college hoops transfer portal winners and losers! Who had the best spring?! And who is still scrambling?! Thoughts on Kansas, Indiana, UConn, Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas and more. Plus, the biggest losers this off-season (22:00).

DJ Wagner latest + a new commit for Kentucky (35:00): From there, Torres talks the two most actives teams in the portal! Arkansas has not received a commitment from DJ Wagner - should fans panic?! Plus, a surprise visitor to Kentucky - is a commit coming (45:00)?!

Week 1 College Football Thoughts (1:00:00): Finally, ESPN put outs its Week 1 college football schedule on Tuesday - and it's CRAZY. Which team has the most to lose in Week 1?! And why the schedule proves that one program is dying as a brand... and quickly!
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College hoops portal winners/losers, Kentucky next commit coming? DJ Wagner latest? Week 1 CFB schedule THOUGHTS/REACTION!

On today's show Aaron Torres talks Great Osobor's INSANE NIL deal - and is any player worth $2 million in college hoops?! Then he discusses the SEC deciding to only have Arkansas and Kentucky play once, and whispers from the NBA Draft Combine including risers, fallers, Bronny James and more. Plus, Lincoln University's Will Middlebrooks discusses what it's like taking over a small school program in the modern era! 

Great Osobor's insane NIL deal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Great Osobor becoming the highest-paid player in recorded college hoops history. Torres talks about the number, if it's too much, and the balance of having NIL - but not overspending, in this new era.

Arkansas and Kentucky will only play once next season (23:00): Next, Torres discusses the decision by the SEC to only schedule Arkansas and Kentucky once. Did the league make a mistake? And what kind of reception will John Calipari get when he returns to Rupp Arena?!

NBA Draft Combine rumors + Bronny James NBA Draft prospects (37:00): Torres next discusses the NBA Draft Combine - and all the big news that emerged from Sunday and Monday, including big name prospects rising and who could return to school. Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on Bronny James staying in the draft and his NBA Draft prospects

Finally, Lincoln University basketball coach Will Middlebrooks joins the show (1:12:00): Finally, Lincoln University basketball coach Will Middlebrooks joins the show to discuss life at the small school level, what it's like building a program, managing the portal and more at the small school level.
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Great Osobor INSANE NIL deal, Arkansas-Kentucky only play once? Bronny James + NBA Draft Combine rumors + intel + Lincoln University coach Will Middlebrooks

Torres makes his COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PICKS + PREVIEWS THE ORANGE, COTTON, PEACH BOWLS AND MORE!

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