• Lane Kiffin’s Crossroads, Georgia Tech’s Title Push, and CFP Rankings Debated
    Nov 19 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, recaps Week 13 highlights, including Georgia Tech’s escape at Boston College and their positioning just one win away from clinching an ACC Championship Game berth. The hosts cover Oklahoma’s victory over Alabama, Georgia’s dominant win over Texas, and Texas A&M’s stunning 27-point second-half comeback against South Carolina. The discussion then shifts to this week’s CFP rankings, debating whether the committee accurately reflected team performances, particularly Miami’s placement below Notre Dame despite an earlier head-to-head victory. The show concludes with an in-depth look at the biggest storyline in college football, as Lane Kiffin faces pressure from LSU and Florida and must decide whether to remain at Ole Miss or pursue other opportunities.

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    33 mins
  • Indiana & Oregon Escape, Benched Preseason Heisman Favorites, & Pitt Eyes Playoff Upheaval
    Nov 10 2025

    On The Fan’s College Football Show, hosts John Michaels and Barrett Sallee recapped Week 11 of the college football season. Highlights included Indiana’s narrow victory over Penn State on a late drive from Heisman favorite Fernando Mendoza, Texas A&M’s continued push as national championship contenders, and Oregon’s dramatic road win at Iowa with a game-winning drive from Dante Moore. The hosts also debated whether teams would rather compete in conference championship games or prioritize playoff preparation, discussed benching decisions involving preseason standout quarterbacks LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Florida’s DJ Lagway, and analyzed the evolving Heisman conversation. The show concluded with a preview of Week 12 matchups, including Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh, and Texas vs. Georgia.

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    26 mins
  • Brian Kelly’s Firing Rocks the SEC | Texas A&M’s Title Push & Oklahoma’s Struggles
    Oct 27 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, recapped a headline-filled Week 9 across the college football landscape. The hosts broke down Texas A&M’s dominant win over LSU, which led to the breaking news of LSU parting ways with head coach Brian Kelly. They also discussed the rising stock of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, calling him one of the hottest coaching commodities in the country, and debated whether he might consider leaving for a premier program such as LSU or Florida. Additionally, the show reviewed Ole Miss’ win over Oklahoma and the mounting pressure on Sooners head coach Brent Venables as playoff hopes fade. Looking ahead, Barrett and John previewed an exciting Week 10 slate featuring marquee matchups including Vanderbilt vs. Texas, Georgia vs. Florida, Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, and Cincinnati vs. Utah.

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    24 mins
  • Top-10 Chaos: Miami Falls, Texas Tech Stunned & Florida Fires Napier
    Oct 22 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, recapped a wild Week 8 that saw major shakeups across the Top 10. Both #2 Miami and #7 Texas Tech suffered upset losses, while #9 Georgia outlasted #5 Ole Miss in a high-scoring thriller. #12 Georgia Tech narrowly escaped Duke, and #17 Vanderbilt stunned #10 LSU in one of the weekend’s biggest surprises.

    John Michaels also weighed in on Florida’s decision to fire head coach Billy Napier, discussing potential replacements in Gainesville and evaluating Florida State’s Mike Norvell, whose seat is heating up amid growing pressure. The hosts examined the staggering buyouts for fired college coaches and previewed a loaded Week 9 slate featuring #8 Ole Miss vs. #13 Oklahoma, #4 Alabama vs. South Carolina, and #15 Missouri vs. #10 Vanderbilt. Michaels closed the show with his bold prediction of the weekend, forecasting another major upset in the making.

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    17 mins
  • Miami #1, Coaches Under Fire & Indiana Goes West to Make a Statement
    Oct 7 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, recap Week 6 of the college football season. The hosts discuss teams and coaches under fire, including Miami’s dominant performance over Florida State, raising the question of whether Miami should be the #1 ranked team in the country. They also cover Penn State’s upset loss to UCLA, with James Franklin facing scrutiny over program concerns, and Texas’s loss to Florida, highlighting developmental questions for Arch Manning and former QB Quinn Ewers. Other topics include Bill Belichick and UNC’s struggles.

    Looking ahead, the hosts preview Week 7 matchups, including:

    #8 Alabama vs. #14 Missouri

    #10 Georgia vs. Auburn

    #1 Ohio State vs. #17 Illinois

    Virginia Tech vs. #13 Georgia Tech

    Game of the Week: #7 Indiana vs. #3 Oregon

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    26 mins
  • Alabama's Kirby's Boogeyman, Penn State Drops Their Whiteout, & Pittman's Out at Arkansas
    Sep 29 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, recaps Week 5 of the college football season, highlighting major upsets and storylines. The hosts discuss #17 Alabama’s victory over #5 Georgia, continuing Kirby Smart’s struggles against the Crimson Tide; #6 Oregon’s win over #3 Penn State in their Whiteout game, examining Drew Allar and James Franklin’s ongoing challenges in big matchups; and #13 Ole Miss’ upset of #4 LSU, raising questions about Brian Kelly and Garrett Nussmeier while praising Lane Kiffin. They also preview Week 6’s top matchups, including #3 Miami vs. #18 Florida State and #16 Vanderbilt vs. #10 Alabama. Additionally, Sallee and Michaels analyze Arkansas’ decision to fire head coach Sam Pittman, the appointment of interim coach and former OC Bobby Petrino, and potential offseason candidates. The episode concludes with their bold predictions and weekend locks.

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    28 mins
  • Auburn vs Oklahoma Controversy, Georgia vs Alabama Showdown & What’s Next for Dabo Swinney
    Sep 22 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, deliver a comprehensive Week 4 recap, highlighted by Auburn’s controversial loss to Oklahoma after the SEC ruled one of the Sooners’ touchdowns should not have counted. The show also covers Indiana’s dominant win over Illinois and turns the spotlight to Week 5, previewing marquee matchups including No. 21 USC at No. 23 Illinois, No. 4 LSU at No. 13 Ole Miss, No. 6 Oregon at No. 3 Penn State, and No. 17 Alabama at No. 5 Georgia. Additionally, the hosts examine Clemson’s latest setback with a loss to Syracuse and discuss what it could mean for Dabo Swinney’s future at the program.

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    27 mins
  • College Football Week 4 Picks & Predictions | Upsets, Heisman Hopefuls, Florida vs. Miami
    Sep 15 2025

    The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, breaks down Week 3’s biggest moments, including Georgia Tech’s upset of Clemson, Georgia’s overtime escape against Tennessee, DJ Lagway’s five-interception performance against LSU, and Vanderbilt’s upset of South Carolina. The hosts also preview the marquee matchups of Week 4 — Auburn vs. Oklahoma in Jackson Arnold’s return to Norman, Illinois vs. Indiana, Texas Tech vs. Utah, Oregon State vs. Oregon, and Florida vs. Miami. In addition, they share their locks and bold predictions for the week while analyzing Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s Heisman candidacy, Rueben Bain Jr.’s emergence as possibly the best player in the country, and potential head-coaching hires following recent coaching changes at UCLA and Virginia Tech.

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    22 mins