CFB Breakdown

Is this the year that Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies break through?

Can Seth Littrell turn things around for North Texas?

Jeff Monken sticks around for one more year, and it will be tough for Army to retain him if he continues his winning ways.

Arkansas made a few teams sweat last year, and they might just do more than that with the talent returning on both sides of the ball this year.

Even with a new quarterback running the show, Georgia Southern has the talent to produce a Sun Belt competitor.

Bret Bielema inherits a team with some playmakers, but it's still a team that has plenty of obstacles to overcome.

Steve Addazio and the Colorado State Rams could be making a run in the Mountain West, and these players play a big role in that run.

Utah returns another cast of underdogs, and they added a few big pieces from the transfer portal. Can they contend for the Pac-12 title this year?  SOCIAL MEDIA  

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Tulsa shocked us all by making it to the AAC Championship Game, but can they return? Nearly everyone is back, so let's take a look at what needs improvement.

Transfers, opt outs, and the NFL have taken away a bunch of talent from Memphis, and Ryan Silverfield has his hands full this season. Can Memphis continue competing at the top of the conference? Or are they headed the wrong direction?

Dana Holgorsen enters his third season as Houston's head coach, and there are plenty of questions he must answer. These are five of the biggest ones that might not get answered in the spring, but we need to have a good idea of the answers.

NFT's are a hot commodity right now, and the collectibles in the college football world could go for top dollar. What moments would you love to collect?

ESPN released a great list of quarterbacks, and I break down what I like and what I don't. Who was missed? Who's too high? Who's too low? 

The Transfer Portal has reached new heights in 2021 as we've reached an all time high for players entering their names into it. All of them are looking for fresh starts, but that doesn't necessarily mean they fit in their new home.

Have you joined the Locker Room app? Joe dives into UCF's new head coach, Gus Malzahn, and what he likes about the hire. From offensive philosophy to long term goals, Malzahn's already set a high bar for the Knights future, and the question becomes how long he'll be in Orlando.

No one guessed these two teams would both be 1-1, but this game now carries just as much weight as if they were 2-0. Just for different reasons.

Can Tulsa pull off the upset again? It seems unlikely against a UCF team that's out to destroy everyone.

Auburn's offense looked a lot better. Georgia struggled early. This one could be ugly, but a battle.

Who's ready for another high scoring affair? SMU's offense is, but will Memphis be ready?

The Aggies could be in for a rough night against an Alabama team that's as good as it's ever been.

TCU stumbled out of the gate, and Texas is hoping to avoid another nail biter.

The Bulldogs face a BYU team that's got a quarterback with tons of potential and a defense that will dominate any competition.

Miami's on the way up behind D'Eriq King, while Florida State tries to figure out how to get its talent to produce.

Sam Ehlinger and Alan Bowman are going to have some fun this weekend.

This should have been College Gameday's choice. The triple option of Army against the elite defense in Cincinnati.

ECU's an AAC dark horse looking to compete in a potential shootout with the UCF Knights.

SEC football is back, and we get Week 4 started off with the best game of the weekend! Terry Wilson and Bo Nix go head to head, and both are looking to bounce back for different reasons.

D'Eriq King vs. Michale Cunningham. Need we say more?

An ACC team gave UCF its first loss of the season last year, but the Knights are on a redemption tour in 2020.

Marshall started the season with a bang, but can they repeat that performance against the defending Sun Belt champs?

Chuba Hubbard and Shamari Brooks put on a show last night, but can they do it again? Oklahoma State begins their quest to win a Big 12 title, but also their path towards the playoff. Tulsa' looking to bounce back to keep Philip Montgomery around for another year.

Houston and Baylor begin their seasons in Waco after the Cougars postponed a game with Memphis. Dana Holgorsen's offense is set to explode, and his defense faces a tough test when they try to stop Charlie Brewer.

My brother Tom joins the pod to talk about 2016 Houston-Oklahoma, players opting out, the return of the Big Ten and much more. PROGRAMMING NOTE: The audio cut off at the end of Pick Six Pickem. Tom's final three picks were Appalachian State 31 Marshall 30, SMU 49 North Texas 35, and Miami 63 Louisville 60. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Notre Dame looks to introduce themselves to the ACC, while Duke ushers in a new quarterback in Clemson transfer Chase Brice. Future NFL talent for both teams line up against each other, making this game must watch television.

Levi Lewis and Brock Purdy square off in one of the underrated matchups this weekend. Iowa State looks to embrace a new role, while the Ragin Cajuns are looking to make a statement.

North Carolina is looking to win the ACC this year, but they can't become complacent. An elite matchup looms between the Tar Heels' wide receivers and the Orange secondary. If you like offense and points, this is the game for you.

Two former AAC coaches square up in Week 1 of the 2020 season. Geoff Collins and Georgia Tech look to slow down Mike Norvell's explosive offense at Florida State. Collins' defensive mind goes against Norvell's brilliant offensive attack, and this could be tighter than many think.

It was a tough Week 1 for the AAC, but that opens the door for sleeper teams to step up. Joe breaks down who those teams will be, and what the impact Week 1 has on the AAC's playoff hopes. Today's episode also dives into the effect the pandemic has on college football, and what we should look forward to in the conference.

D'Eriq King and his new team, the Miami Hurricanes, are looking to compete for an ACC title. In their way stands a UAB team that has competed for the last two Conference USA titles, winning one, but it seems King is locked and loaded for a Heisman Trophy run.

College football isn't the same without our favorite conference. #MACtion won't happen this year, but Hustle Belt and Underdog Dynasty writer Steve Helwick gives us an in depth look at what this year means for the conference, and the effects it has for the future. Steve also dives into his playoff teams and biggest takeaways from Week 1, and participates in the second version of Pick Six!

Evan Barnes (evan_b) of the Commercial Appeal in Memphis joins the pod to discuss the future of the AAC, the Memphis Tigers under Ryan Silverfield, Kenny Gainwell's decision to opt out, and gives us his Pick Six Predictions for the weekend. 

Navy is looking for a new quarterback, BYU's has plenty of talent and reminds fans of a former Heisman Trophy winner. Will the Cougars be able to leave Annapolis with a win? A lot rides on the quarterbacks, but there's also another matchup of two units that you need to watch. Keys to the game, players to watch, and a prediction all in this quick episode!

The SMU Mustangs travel to San Marcos, Texas to face the Texas State Bobcats. Mustangs quarterback Shane Buechele is looking to break records this year, and Joe breaks down key players, keys to the game, and predicts the outcome. You can find the date, start time, line, and much more in the first rendition of 2-minute previews!

Houston struggled mightily on one side of the football last year, and Dana Holgorsen wasted little time addressing those concerns. Transfer talent plays a big role in the turnaround this season, and the Coogs defense could be a good group. With a full season under their belts, the returners should line up correctly more often and feel more comfortable in the scheme. 

Everyone seems to be buying  the hype surrounding Spencer Rattler, and the marriage of Oklahoma's new quarterback with Lincoln Riley figures to be set for greatness. Rattler's competitive nature will either elevate the Sooners or rub guys the wrong way. Either way, it's going to be entertaining.

Tate Martell was one of the best quarterbacks coming out of high school, but now he's struggling to play his position. What's next for the former four star? He's lost the starting quarterback job twice at Miami, and it's tough to see him thriving at a new position. If he can use his skillset to create space, the Canes will be in great hands offensively.

UCF and Dillon Gabriel have plenty to prove this year, and they're ready to do just that. Gabriel thrived as a freshman, but there are changes he can make to get better. Even with McKenzie Milton returning, Gabriel is the more talented quarterback, and it's just a matter of how Josh Heupel wants to use both of them.

Cam Mellor of SB Nation and Sixth Year Sports joins the pod to talk about change. College football has already gone through a number of changes this offseason, and it appears we're headed for more. Cam discusses what needs to be different about the sport, why players getting more of a voice is a good thing, and even talks about his college football crushes.

MINI POD #1! Dana Holgorsen's put up some gaudy numbers at his previous stops in Year 2, and Houston Cougars fans are hoping he can do the same this year. With Clayton Tune, Marquez Stevenson, Keith Corbin and others returning, the Houston offense is set to have a big year offensively, maybe even record breaking.

Eric joins the pod to discuss the importance of the Group of 5 to college football, previews Conference USA, and gives us some rankings for NCAA '21 (if it were around today).