The top tier in college football is clearly separating itself from the rest of the pack. Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Georgia and LSU are all in the hunt for the College Football Playoff. Does Alabama look mortal compared to years past? Jalen Hurts is phenomenal in Lincoln Riley's offense. Bruce got a first-person view of Oklahoma Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Les Miles and Kansas dominate Boston College. What happened to the ACC? The conference, other than Clemson, is way down. How will the Tigers stay sharp? Mailbag questions!
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9/16: What happened to the ACC?

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It’s been one year since Deion Sanders’ arrival at Colorado and the record-setting exodus of players. So where did they all go? The Athletic’s Max Olson sits down with Bruce to talk about his story and the reaction across the college football landscape. Then, they dive into the top 20 players in the transfer portal.  

Read Max’s story here: https://theathletic.com/5449961/2024/04/29/deion-sanders-colorado-transfer-portal-2023/
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What happened to Colorado’s castoffs + the transfer portal top 20 with Max Olson

Bruce and Stew are joined by Manny Navarro to preview Miami, Florida and Florida State. Can Cam Ward help the Canes to a CFP appearance? How will the Seminoles fare after missing out on the playoff in 2023? Is Graham Mertz the answer for the Gators? Plus, reaction to Reggie Bush being awarded his Heisman Trophy back.
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State of Florida preview + Reggie Bush gets his Heisman

Stew and Bruce are joined by Max Olson to talk about the spring transfer portal window. Who are the top players in the portal? How has this portal window changed college football? Plus, is Texas going to be a national title contender in the SEC?
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The Spring Transfer Portal Window is open

Stew is back! And he talks about visiting with Kirby Smart, Ryan Day and Kalen DeBoer. What was it like watching their spring practices. Plus, Bruce talks about what he's heard from college coaches on the biggest NFL Draft prospects. And, plenty of mailbag!
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Sitting down with Smart, Day, DeBoer + NFL Draft prospects scouting reports

Bruce is joined by Notre Dame legend and FOX College Football analyst Brady Quinn to discuss the potential of a college football super legaue? How would it happen? Who would it benefit? And, is college football actually "broken"?
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9/16: What happened to the ACC?

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