SEC & Big 12 Hot Seats | Mike Leach HOF Debate | Norvell, Kiffin, Kelly Ranked into who has the most to prove in the SEC and Big 12 this season — from Billy Napier to Jackson Arnold. Plus, Mike Leach is finally eligible for the Hall of Fame… but did the system really change? Then it’s back to The Program Report with updated coach rankings, and we preview Alabama vs Florida State in Week 1.

Jace is back from vacation and we’ve got a packed episode. We kick off our brand-new segment "The Program Report" by grading Dan Lanning, Mike Elko, and Justin Wilcox. Then we dive into the growing Arch Manning debate, USC possibly bailing on the Notre Dame rivalry, and our first taste of 2025 matchups with Iowa State vs Kansas State.

With Jace out on a family trip, Farbod's flying solo for Episode 6. We kick off a new series spotlighting the most interesting coaches heading into the 2024 season. It’s not about the best—it’s about the ones we’ll be watching closest. This week: Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame and Kyle Whittingham at Utah. Then we dive into Kirby Smart’s latest NIL comments—are they legit concerns or convenient complaints? Finally, we unpack the Strength of Schedule rankings. Spoiler: some coaches drew the short straw, and they know it. Follow us on socials, subscribe, and if you’re enjoying the pod—drop us a rating and review.