We discuss the NIL, the college football playoff status and our hopes for the upcoming season in the last episode for Brant.

We discuss the NIL, the college football playoff status and our hopes for the upcoming season in the last episode for Brant.

#169 - The future of college sports, the playoff, and a goodbye

A proposal has been made to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams and we discuss what that could mean going forward.

A proposal has been made to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams and we discuss what that could mean going forward.

#168 - A 12-team playoff? What could this mean.

We catch up with the latest in college football as campuses open up to potential recruits and schedules start to come into focus.

We catch up with the latest in college football as campuses open up to potential recruits and schedules start to come into focus.

#167 - Recruiting dead periods ends, TV schedule and bowl dates set

We discuss what you need to know about the hottest topic in college football - name, image, likeness - and what it means this summer and going forward. We also talk about an expanded playoff possibly coming down the road and how you can learn from the failure of the "super league" in Europe as to why it wouldn't work for college football. All of this and more on this episode of the podcast. 

We discuss what you need to know about the hottest topic in college football - name, image, likeness - and what it means this summer and going forward. We also talk about an expanded playoff possibly coming down the road and how you can learn from the failure of the "super league" in Europe as to why it wouldn't work for college football. All of this and more on this episode of the podcast.

#166 - Everything you need to know about name, image, and likeness

We look back on Alabama's dominant performance in the championship game and start looking ahead to what's next in college football.

We look back on Alabama's dominant performance in the championship game and start looking ahead to what's next in college football.

#165 - Praising Alabama's win and wrapping up the college football season

We look back at the College Football Playoff semifinals and talk about the upcoming national championship game. We also discuss whether the committee got it right by picking Notre Dame and if there was a more worthy team of that spot (there wasn't).  The topic of opting out is also brought up and if that's the future of bowl games in college football that are outside the playoff.

We look back at the College Football Playoff semifinals and talk about the upcoming national championship game. We also discuss whether the committee got it right by picking Notre Dame and if there was a more worthy team of that spot (there wasn't).  The topic of opting out is also brought up and if that's the future of bowl games in college football that are outside the playoff.

#164 - Previewing Alabama-Ohio State and looking back on the bowl season

We give our thoughts on the College Football Playoff committee's picks and discuss what they mean going forward for college football.

We give our thoughts on the College Football Playoff committee's picks and discuss what they mean going forward for college football.

#163 - Discussing the playoff committee's decisions and more

We talk about the latest College Football Playoff rankings and discuss what games stand out on the schedule this week in college football.

We talk about the latest College Football Playoff rankings and discuss what games stand out on the schedule this week in college football.

#162 - Sorry Cincinnati, the system was built this way - and more college football talk

We look at the cancellation of the Ohio State-Michigan game and wonder if Ohio State will impress the committee enough to stay in the top four. We also look at some games to watch this weekend. 

We look at the cancellation of the Ohio State-Michigan game and wonder if Ohio State will impress the committee enough to stay in the top four. We also look at some games to watch this weekend.

#161 - What to do about Ohio State and more

We look at the latest rankings and talk about what they mean and talk about how there might still be bowl games to be canceled. We also break down the best games to watch this weekend. 

We look at the latest rankings and talk about what they mean and talk about how there might still be bowl games to be canceled. We also break down the best games to watch this weekend.

#160 - The latest rankings talk and how many bowl games might take place

Talking college football 365 days a year – especially the Seminoles, Gators, Knights and Hurricanes –with Orlando Sentinel sportswriters

The reason there is no mention of UCF-Memphis is because the Orlando Sentinel has a dedicated Knights podcast: Knights Sports Talk on iTunes. We also have FSU and Gators podcasts as well. Check it out.

UCF podcast on iTunes

Orlando sentinel podcast and not one mention of the big ucf Memphis game this weekend. So much for hometown news

College Gridiron 365

There were no big stunning upsets in Week 2, but there were plenty of interesting talking points from it. On this podcast we discuss:  Clemson's tight win over Texas A&amp;M Jalen Hurts playing significant minutes for Alabama Georgia's statement win over South Carolina Stanford's rightful claim to being the favorite in the Pac-12 A good weekend for the American Kansas and Kentucky break some really old streaks And the big games in Week 3  All of this and more on this week's episode. 

There were no big stunning upsets in Week 2, but there were plenty of interesting talking points from it. On this podcast we discuss: <ul> <li>Clemson's tight win over Texas A&amp;M</li> <li>Jalen Hurts playing significant minutes for Alabama</li> <li>Georgia's statement win over South Carolina</li> <li>Stanford's rightful claim to being the favorite in the Pac-12</li> <li>A good weekend for the American</li> <li>Kansas and Kentucky break some really old streaks</li> <li>And the big games in Week 3</li> </ul> All of this and more on this week's episode.

Recapping the second week of the season - Episode 85

The Orlando Sentinel college football countdown has reached the top and it's Alabama at No. 1 heading into the season. On this podcast, we break down why Alabama took the top spot over defending national champion Clemson and discuss who in our Top 10 could challenge the Crimson Tide.

The Orlando Sentinel college football countdown has reached the top and it's Alabama at No. 1 heading into the season. On this podcast, we break down why Alabama took the top spot over defending national champion Clemson and discuss who in our Top 10 could challenge the Crimson Tide.

#113 - Why Alabama is No. 1 on our countdown and who could challenge them

Matt is back from vacation and we look back at some of our favorite storylines from the past 14 teams on the college football countdown. We talk about the challenge Charlie Strong now faces to rebuild USF's attack. How injuries played havoc on the seasons for North Carolina and Maryland. We wonder if Kentucky will ever be more than a team hoping to be bowl eligible and we look at Missouri and wonder how the offense will look with Josh Heupel now the head coach at UCF. And finally, we wonder what Kevin Sumlin will be able to do with an athletic quarterback at Arizona.  The teams discussed in this podcast: 73. Texas Tech 72. USF 71. North Carolina 70. Cal 69. Kentucky 68. Houston 67. Purdue 66. Louisville 65. Maryland 64. Arkansas State 63. Miami (OH) 62. Arizona 61. Missouri 60. Northern Illinois

Matt is back from vacation and we look back at some of our favorite storylines from the past 14 teams on the college football countdown. We talk about the challenge Charlie Strong now faces to rebuild USF's attack. How injuries played havoc on the seasons for North Carolina and Maryland. We wonder if Kentucky will ever be more than a team hoping to be bowl eligible and we look at Missouri and wonder how the offense will look with Josh Heupel now the head coach at UCF. And finally, we wonder what Kevin Sumlin will be able to do with an athletic quarterback at Arizona.  The teams discussed in this podcast: 73. Texas Tech 72. USF 71. North Carolina 70. Cal 69. Kentucky 68. Houston 67. Purdue 66. Louisville 65. Maryland 64. Arkansas State 63. Miami (OH) 62. Arizona 61. Missouri 60. Northern Illinois

College football countdown discussion No. 73-60 - Episode 74

We look back at rivalry weekend and talk about Auburn's win over Alabama. We also discuss Ohio State, LSU, Clemson and Georgia winning easily. We discuss rude coaches and why you should know the score before you lift your leg in a post-TD celebration.

We look back at rivalry weekend and talk about Auburn's win over Alabama. We also discuss Ohio State, LSU, Clemson and Georgia winning easily. We discuss rude coaches and why you should know the score before you lift your leg in a post-TD celebration.

#131 - What does Alabama's loss mean to the national picture?

As we enter the final month of the countdown, we look at the teams that just missed the top 25 and then finish off with a discussion of the No. 25 team - Syracuse. Teams discussed on this podcast include No. 29 Northwestern, No. 28 Stanford, No. 27 Iowa and No. 26 Army. 

As we enter the final month of the countdown, we look at the teams that just missed the top 25 and then finish off with a discussion of the No. 25 team - Syracuse. Teams discussed on this podcast include No. 29 Northwestern, No. 28 Stanford, No. 27 Iowa and No. 26 Army.

#111 - Countdown podcast - We have reached the Top 25

The countdown has entered the bowl eligible zone where the teams here are likely one or two close games from going to the postseason - or staying home in December. We talk about New Mexico State trying to keep the magic going with a second consecutive bowl appearance. How Old Dominion is hoping to bounce back after a disappointing season. We look at Eastern Michigan trying to keep building off its 12 wins in the last two seasons. Utah State is hoping to return to a bowl and SMU will be running an Air Raid offense under new head coach Sonny Dykes. Can Western Michigan continue to improve after an expected letdown in 2017? We talk about that and if UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez is free of hot seat talk. We also discuss the Pac-12 decision that won't allow any 5-7 teams to fill open bowl slots they'd be eligible to and Matt's discussion with AAC commissioner Mike Aresco.  The teams discussed in this podcast: 87. New Mexico State 86. Old Dominion 85. Eastern Michigan 84. Utah State 83. SMU 82. Western Michigan 81. UNLV

The countdown has entered the bowl eligible zone where the teams here are likely one or two close games from going to the postseason - or staying home in December. We talk about New Mexico State trying to keep the magic going with a second consecutive bowl appearance. How Old Dominion is hoping to bounce back after a disappointing season. We look at Eastern Michigan trying to keep building off its 12 wins in the last two seasons. Utah State is hoping to return to a bowl and SMU will be running an Air Raid offense under new head coach Sonny Dykes. Can Western Michigan continue to improve after an expected letdown in 2017? We talk about that and if UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez is free of hot seat talk. We also discuss the Pac-12 decision that won't allow any 5-7 teams to fill open bowl slots they'd be eligible to and Matt's discussion with AAC commissioner Mike Aresco.  The teams discussed in this podcast: 87. New Mexico State 86. Old Dominion 85. Eastern Michigan 84. Utah State 83. SMU 82. Western Michigan 81. UNLV

College football countdown discussion No. 87-81 - Episode 72

We look at the rankings and discuss what we think of them.  We also peek ahead to the week ahead on the field:  No. 23 Fresno State (8-1, 5-1 MWC) at Boise State (7-2, 4-1 MWC) No. 10 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) at No. 18 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) Oklahoma State (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) at No. 6 Oklahoma (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) No. 16 Mississippi State (6-3, 2-3 SEC) at No. 1 Alabama (9-0, 6-0 SEC) No. 8 Washington State (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12) at Colorado (5-4, 2-4 Pac-12) No. 2 Clemson (9-0, 6-0 ACC) at No. 17 Boston College (7-2, 4-1 ACC) 

We look at the rankings and discuss what we think of them.  We also peek ahead to the week ahead on the field: <ul> <li>No. 23 Fresno State (8-1, 5-1 MWC) at Boise State (7-2, 4-1 MWC)</li> <li>No. 10 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) at No. 18 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten)</li> <li>Oklahoma State (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) at No. 6 Oklahoma (8-1, 5-1 Big 12)</li> <li>No. 16 Mississippi State (6-3, 2-3 SEC) at No. 1 Alabama (9-0, 6-0 SEC)</li> <li>No. 8 Washington State (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12) at Colorado (5-4, 2-4 Pac-12)</li> <li>No. 2 Clemson (9-0, 6-0 ACC) at No. 17 Boston College (7-2, 4-1 ACC)</li> </ul>

Playoff rankings discussion - Are they right or (very) wrong? - Episode 93

With championship weekend looming, we look at the latest college football playoff rankings and talk about who could end up in the final four.  1. Alabama (12-0) 2. Clemson (12-0) 3. Notre Dame (12-0) 4. Georgia (11-1) 5. Oklahoma (11-1) 6. Ohio State (11-1) 7. Michigan (10-2) 8. UCF (11-0) 9. Florida (9-3) 10. LSU (9-3) 11. Washington (9-3) 12. Penn State (9-3) 13. Washington State (10-2) 14. Texas (9-3) 15. Kentucky (9-3)

With championship weekend looming, we look at the latest college football playoff rankings and talk about who could end up in the final four.  1. Alabama (12-0) 2. Clemson (12-0) 3. Notre Dame (12-0) 4. Georgia (11-1) 5. Oklahoma (11-1) 6. Ohio State (11-1) 7. Michigan (10-2) 8. UCF (11-0) 9. Florida (9-3) 10. LSU (9-3) 11. Washington (9-3) 12. Penn State (9-3) 13. Washington State (10-2) 14. Texas (9-3) 15. Kentucky (9-3)

College football playoff talk - What are the possibilities? - Episode 95

On this week's podcast, we talk about: No. 16 Stanford No. 15 Mississippi State No. 14 Notre Dame No. 13 Virginia Tech No. 12 Penn State No. 11 Michigan State

On this week's podcast, we talk about: No. 16 Stanford No. 15 Mississippi State No. 14 Notre Dame No. 13 Virginia Tech No. 12 Penn State No. 11 Michigan State

College football countdown discussion No. 16-11 - Episode 81

There wasn't much to be determined on Bowl Selection Sunday, but we still look back on it and determine if the committee got the easiest choices so far correct. We also look at the other top bowl selections and discuss which ones we are most looking forward to. 

There wasn't much to be determined on Bowl Selection Sunday, but we still look back on it and determine if the committee got the easiest choices so far correct. We also look at the other top bowl selections and discuss which ones we are most looking forward to.

#132 - Did the committee get it right on an anticlimactic Selection Sunday? 

As the countdown hits the final 12, we look back at some of the notable teams to appear on the countdown from No. 24 - No. 13. Included in this podcast are deeper looks at: No. 22 Nebraska No. 19 Auburn No. 17 UCF No. 16 Penn State No. 13 Texas All of this and more on the latest episode. 

As the countdown hits the final 12, we look back at some of the notable teams to appear on the countdown from No. 24 - No. 13. Included in this podcast are deeper looks at: No. 22 Nebraska No. 19 Auburn No. 17 UCF No. 16 Penn State No. 13 Texas All of this and more on the latest episode.

#112 - Countdown Recap: Highlights of teams ranked No. 24-13

The countdown continues on and we look at some of the highlights from No. 68-59. No. 68:  Texas Tech No. 67:  Arkansas State No. 66: Indiana No. 65:  UCLA No. 64:  Western Michigan No. 63:  Wake Forest No. 62:  Arkansas No. 61:  Houston No. 60:  Troy No. 59:  Baylor Check out our UCF podcast where we discuss UConn's decision to bolt for the Big East:  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-sp-ucf-podcast-45-20190627-qbu6xolnnrhvldclt6bsi4tudy-story.html

The countdown continues on and we look at some of the highlights from No. 68-59. No. 68: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-texas-tech-0618-20190619-y5z5ychij5dwbajys3ntvrxlam-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Texas Tech</a> No. 67: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-arkansas-state-0619-20190620-dx4bsoqbvfd6fjzhfoj4hkz6iy-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Arkansas State</a> No. 66: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-indiana-0620-20190621-b5l7zyuntvgwxjavvvmmxjkt3q-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indiana</a> No. 65: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-ucla-0621-20190621-qyuezggwknhuzbejw2fcp6nbtq-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> UCLA</a> No. 64: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-countdown-western-michigan-0622-20190623-kcggf4dhmva7xp7wk6xisxxceq-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Western Michigan</a> No. 63: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-wake-forest-0623-20190624-c7boasc7jbgyrgt667s4njovoa-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wake Forest</a> No. 62: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-college-football-rankings-arkansas-0624-20190624-4z4tczqdvrfmvdmwk7cet74jri-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Arkansas</a> No. 61: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-sp-college-football-countdown-houston-0625-20190625-5dmlj5xypredzaadq3v2m2666q-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Houston</a> No. 60: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-0626-20190626-kx4ttmn2vjfs7lneffy4zp5bh4-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Troy</a> No. 59: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college-gridiron-365/os-sp-college-football-rankings-baylor-0627-20190628-jmicltwrkfgaxoh6hli5huzbty-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Baylor</a> Check out our UCF podcast where we discuss UConn's decision to bolt for the Big East: <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-sp-ucf-podcast-45-20190627-qbu6xolnnrhvldclt6bsi4tudy-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-sp-ucf-podcast-45-20190627-qbu6xolnnrhvldclt6bsi4tudy-story.html</a>

Countdown recap: UCLA, Arkansas, Houston and Baylor

Three teams in the top 10 lost on Saturday with the most surprising being No. 5 Oklahoma's loss to K-State. We talk about all of the big games from Saturday and a few other interesting moments. 

Three teams in the top 10 lost on Saturday with the most surprising being No. 5 Oklahoma's loss to K-State. We talk about all of the big games from Saturday and a few other interesting moments.

#122 - Who benefits most from Oklahoma loss and more Week 9 talk

Ohio State, LSU and Alabama were the big winners this past Saturday. The Big Ten, Pac-12 South and Florida State were the big losers. We talk about all of that and more on this week's podcast. 

Ohio State, LSU and Alabama were the big winners this past Saturday. The Big Ten, Pac-12 South and Florida State were the big losers. We talk about all of that and more on this week's podcast.

Recapping the third week of the season - Episode 86

We review Week 13 in this podcast which includes: Ohio State winning another game by double-digits, this time over 8th-ranked Penn State. Oregon slipping at Arizona State which creates a potential interesting pick by the committee between Alabama, Utah, and Oklahoma. 

We review Week 13 in this podcast which includes: Ohio State winning another game by double-digits, this time over 8th-ranked Penn State. Oregon slipping at Arizona State which creates a potential interesting pick by the committee between Alabama, Utah, and Oklahoma.

#130 - Oregon slips, Ohio State rolls and more Week 13 talk

Bill Hancock

Matt and Bill Hancock discuss last season including criticism from UCF fans as well as his ‘dream’ candidates for the selection committee, his passion for travel (he went to China in February) and how he’s a huge World Cup fan.

Matt and Bill Hancock discuss last season including criticism from UCF fans as well as his ‘dream’ candidates for the selection committee, his passion for travel (he went to China in February) and how he’s a huge World Cup fan.

An interview with with College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock - Episode 76

Matt is back from SEC and AAC Media Days and we talk about some of the hot topics from there, including:  Which new SEC coach impressed him most. How coaches are looking at new redshirt rule. And how many lobsters he ate at the AAC clambake.   We then catch up on the countdown, highlighting the following teams: No. 57 Ole Miss No. 55 Army No. 47 NC State No. 45 UCLA No. 36 FAU No. 35 Nebraska

Matt is back from SEC and AAC Media Days and we talk about some of the hot topics from there, including: <ul> <li>Which new SEC coach impressed him most.</li> <li>How coaches are looking at new redshirt rule.</li> <li>And how many lobsters he ate at the AAC clambake. </li> </ul> We then catch up on the countdown, highlighting the following teams: No. 57 Ole Miss No. 55 Army No. 47 NC State No. 45 UCLA No. 36 FAU No. 35 Nebraska

Media Days review and countdown catch-up - Episode 77

LSU was the weekend's big winner with a thrilling win over Alabama. Minnesota also stayed unbeaten, holding off No. 4 Penn State at home to stay unbeaten. We look back at all of the big moments from an exciting Week 11 that lived up to its billing. 

LSU was the weekend's big winner with a thrilling win over Alabama. Minnesota also stayed unbeaten, holding off No. 4 Penn State at home to stay unbeaten. We look back at all of the big moments from an exciting Week 11 that lived up to its billing.

#126 - Playoff rankings discussion after LSU and Minnesota make huge statements

The NCAA announced on Wednesday new changes in relation to transfers and redshirt eligibility.  We discuss how the new transfer rule will work and how it will affect student-athletes wanting to move to a new school. We also talk about the new redshirt eligibility that allows a student-athlete to play up to four games in a season and not lose their red shirt. The bowl lineup is also looking to expand in the coming years and we wonder if the sport can handle 43 bowl games and what that landscape could look like. Then we finally settle into a countdown review and look back on the last seven days and the intriguing storylines in it.  The teams discussed in this podcast: 80. Cincinnati 79. Arizona State 78. Air Force 77. Navy 76. Pittsburgh 75. Oregon 74. Minnesota

The NCAA announced on Wednesday new changes in relation to transfers and redshirt eligibility.  We discuss how the new transfer rule will work and how it will affect student-athletes wanting to move to a new school. We also talk about the new redshirt eligibility that allows a student-athlete to play up to four games in a season and not lose their red shirt. The bowl lineup is also looking to expand in the coming years and we wonder if the sport can handle 43 bowl games and what that landscape could look like. Then we finally settle into a countdown review and look back on the last seven days and the intriguing storylines in it.  The teams discussed in this podcast: 80. Cincinnati 79. Arizona State 78. Air Force 77. Navy 76. Pittsburgh 75. Oregon 74. Minnesota

New transfer and redshirt rules for college football - Episode 73

Karl Benson

Karl Benson talks about when he made the decision to step away as commissioner, what he plans on doing in his retirement, whether he’s interested in a spot on the College Football Playoff selection committee and his thoughts on conference realignment.

Karl Benson talks about when he made the decision to step away as commissioner, what he plans on doing in his retirement, whether he’s interested in a spot on the College Football Playoff selection committee and his thoughts on conference realignment.

An interview with Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson - Episode 82

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