College football is in full swing, and the weekend brings more twists across the gridiron. Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro break down the latest headlines — from Antonio Brown’s shocking arrest to Wisconsin’s decision to stick with Luke Fickell — before diving deep into three major storylines shaping November football.

🟥 Segment 1: Alabama’s Swagger Returns
Tuscaloosa News beat writer Colin Gay joins the show to talk about Alabama’s comeback from an early-season loss. Larry and Colin dissect Ty Simpson’s leadership, Kalen DeBoer’s fiery sideline style, and how the Tide’s rediscovered chip-on-the-shoulder swagger has them right back in the playoff hunt.

🟧 Segment 2: What’s Happening at Clemson?
Darien Carter of the Greenville News breaks down Clemson’s shocking tumble from top-five contender to mid-pack struggler. He and Tony discuss the offensive inconsistency, Dabo Swinney’s massive buyout, growing booster frustration, and whether 2026 will be a make-or-break year in Death Valley.

🟨 Segment 3: Danny Sheridan on the Coaching Carousel
Veteran college football analyst Danny Sheridan brings decades of perspective on one of the wildest mid-season firing sprees in memory. From the $170 million in buyouts to the growing power of wealthy boosters, Danny explains why “win now or else” is today’s coaching reality — and which names will be hottest this offseason.

🟩 Segment 4: Weekend Matchups to Watch
Larry and Tony look ahead to a full slate:

• Alabama vs LSU — Can the Tide avoid a trap game?

• BYU vs Texas Tech — Undefeated Cougars in the national spotlight

• Iowa vs Oregon — Smashmouth vs speed in the Big Ten

• Plus, which underdog could shake up the playoff picture

💥 Moment of Awe:
A feel-good story from Texas Tech: when barber Ivan Ortiz’s wife was paralyzed in a drunk-driving crash, BYU fans and players stepped up, raising over $150,000 to help the family — including a $25,000 donation from Crumbl Cookies’ CEO. A true display of humanity beyond the field.

• Alabama’s mid-season transformation

• Kalen DeBoer’s evolving leadership

• Clemson’s coaching culture and recruiting shifts

• Booster power and massive buyouts

• Pat Fitzgerald’s return to coaching

• NIL, transfer portal chaos, and job pressure

• BYU’s rise and redemption story

• Upcoming playoff implications