• Farmageddon in Ireland: Kicking Off College Football's Return
    Aug 21 2025

    The boys are back for Week 0 and:

    - Auburn's controversial claims to additional national titles - Their betting picks for Week Zero games - Reminiscing about Lee Corso's iconic moments on College GameDay - Offering some hot takes for the upcoming season -Their favorite Irish history films, tying it to the game in Dublin

    and more!

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    0:00 Intro

    5:13 College Football Playoff changes and controversy

    10:47 Auburn claims seven new national titles

    16:37 Indiana brings back bison mascot

    23:54 Hosts pick their "mid teams" for season

    31:38 Betting picks for Week 0 games

    38:35 Excitement for Farmageddon game in Ireland

    40:26 Favorite Lee Corso GameDay memories

    43:20 Hot takes before the season starts

    47:48 First ranked matchup in Ireland game

    49:11 Favorite movies about Irish history

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    54 mins
  • Gambling Controversy and Group of 6 Vibes
    Aug 14 2025

    The boys are back for:

    - the John Mateer betting scandal - Jimbo Fisher's potential return to coaching - The preseason AP poll - Their breakdown the remaining Independents - Vibe check the Group of 6

    and more!

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    1:27 Bringing the podcast to new heights

    10:06 John Mateer's gambling scandal and Venmo

    20:51 Andy Staples' college football blue bloods list

    31:25 AP Poll rankings 25-13 discussion

    37:37 Top 12 AP Poll rankings analysis

    46:28 Group of Six conference team vibes

    54:54 Mountain West conference team assessments

    1:02:10 Sun Belt conference team evaluations

    1:07:51 Recent FCS to FBS program transitions

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Furries Taking Over the Big 12
    Aug 7 2025

    The boys are back breaking down the stupid renaming of Clean, Old Fashioned Hate, debating Dabo's bold predictions for Clemson, and investigate rumors of a furry QB in the Big 12. Oh, we also pick O/Us on Big 12 teams this year.

    0:00 Intro

    5:45 Controversial renaming of Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry

    11:53 Dabo Swinney's bold 16-0 prediction criticized

    18:23 Texas vs Ohio State "Game of the Century"

    24:51 Breaking down the Coaches Poll rankings

    30:35 Nepotism in college football media hiring

    36:35 Big 12 win total predictions begin

    43:13 Colorado, Houston, Iowa State win totals

    49:46 Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech predictions

    54:54 West Virginia and Big 12 champion picks

    58:06 Closing thoughts and weekend plans

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    1 hr
  • Raccoons, Camels, and the ACC
    Jul 31 2025

    Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, discussing player transfers, controversial comments, and upcoming season predictions. They analyze the Michigan-Western Michigan game in Germany, debate the merits of international college games, and critique recent statements by coaches and players. The hosts provide in-depth win total predictions for ACC teams, offering insights on each program's prospects.

    0:00 Intro

    5:56 Michigan vs Western Michigan game in Germany

    13:48 Trump's executive order on college athlete pay

    21:53 Thomas Castellanos and Bill O'Brien's beef

    30:11 ACC win totals predictions begin

    46:46 Campbell Fighting Camels merch discussion

    54:54 Final thoughts on upcoming football season

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    57 mins
  • SEC Catching Strays and Big Ten Media Days
    Jul 24 2025

    Kev and Ciarnan dive into the upcoming Big Ten football season, analyzing win totals and making bold predictions. They discuss conference realignment, the College Football Playoff expansion, and the challenges facing West Coast teams joining the Big Ten. The hosts offer candid takes on coaches like Kirk Ferentz and Ryan Day, while debating the merits of various programs' schedules. Highlights include a passionate critique of Curt Cignetti's comments, speculation on USC's defensive woes, and optimism for Penn State's potential breakthrough.

    Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zMKSuEEfko&list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Reacting to SEC Media Days and Indiana is Scared
    Jul 17 2025

    The boys are back to discuss Indiana Football cancelling all Power Four games for the next five years, Greg McElroy trying to act like he knows Nick Saban is coming out of retirement (he isn't), AJ McCarron has issues with Hugh Freeze, SEC records, and the biggest news from SEC Media Days!

    Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo

    0:00 Intro

    5:37 Indiana's cowardly football scheduling decisions

    11:28 Texas Tech's surprising $28 million roster

    16:39 Nick Saban return rumors and speculation

    30:25 Alabama and Arkansas season outlooks

    36:06 Big Ten pushback on SEC scheduling

    41:51 LSU and Mississippi State predictions

    47:57 Missouri and Oklahoma season outlooks

    53:51 Ole Miss and South Carolina predictions

    59:28 Texas and Texas A&M season outlooks

    1:02:49 Vanderbilt's chances for improvement debated

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Pop-Tussies and the Hot Seat
    Jul 10 2025

    Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, from Pop Tarts' innovative bowl game sponsorship to conference realignment and coaching hot seats. They discuss Bill Belichick's controversial tenure at UNC, Hugh Freeze's recruiting struggles at Auburn, and debate which coaches are on the chopping block. The hosts provide their own rankings of coaches' job security, offering insights into the changing landscape of college football. With a mix of analysis and humor, they explore the impact of expanded playoffs on coaching stability and the cutthroat nature of modern college athletics.

    Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo

    0:00 Intro

    5:33 Pop Tarts bowl: Greatest bowl game ever?

    10:43 Big 12 pushing for 5+11 playoff model

    16:20 Scott Frost blames Nebraska for his failures

    20:37 Hugh Freeze's health issues and recruiting woes

    25:43 UNC fans unhappy with Belichick's girlfriend situation

    47:59 Coaches on the hot seat for next season

    52:43 Trent Dilfer likely to be fired at UAB

    57:42 Outro: Don't sell nuclear secrets to Qatar

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    59 mins
  • Dissecting Hugh Freeze, NIL Deals, and the Future of College Football with Kelcey from High Low Sports
    Jun 25 2025

    Kev is joined by Kelcey from High Low Sports to dive into college football's hot topics in this episode of Tailgate. They discuss Hugh Freeze's tenure at Auburn, Kalen DeBoer's impact at Alabama, and the latest transfer portal drama. The two also analyze Heisman Trophy and national championship odds, offering insights on potential sleeper picks.

    3:21 Hugh Freeze Discussion

    7:24 Hugh Freeze's coaching challenges and team prospects

    11:22 Honest conversation about Kalen DeBoer

    18:33 Bret Bielema and Big Ten football

    22:13 The mascot head to retire with Lee Corso

    24:47 Wisconsin sues Miami over Xavier Lucas transfer

    28:46 NCAA and NIL Deals

    31:17 Thomas Castellanos comments

    38:35 Weird stuff happens at Jordan-Hare

    41:46 Diego Pavia declares war on the Big Ten

    45:33 SEC Offensive Evolution

    48:19 Performance-based pay and booster influence in college sports

    51:47 NIL valuations and cost of living

    56:14 Heisman Trophy Betting Discussion

    1:00:01 Clubnik's improvement and comparison to Nussmeier

    1:02:22 Ryan Williams vs. Jeremiah Smith

    1:06:16 Oregon and Ohio State discussion

    1:10:07 Clemson and Penn State discussion

    1:13:05 Ole Miss and College Football Predictions

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    1 hr and 18 mins