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Jeffrey Gardner
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Episode 105 continues the countdown to number one, discussing a few breakout picks to exceed expectations in the 2022 season.
Episode 104 focuses on several teams that have fallen far over the last few years, previewing their 2022 football schedule.
Episode 103 features the kickoff of our countdown to the 2022 college football season! I preview the entire 2022 schedule game-by-game for the bottom 6 teams in FBS.
Episode 102 features a discussion of Dennis Dodd's new article on conference realignment, including a Power 5 merger, no geographical ties in CFB, and more.
I discuss the show's return and new format and briefly preview the Bahamas Bowl and Cure Bowl matchups.
Episode 100 features our continued countdown to number 1, including the bottom of some Power 5 conferences and the middle of the pack for some of the weaker Group of 5's.
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Episode 99 marks the beginning of our countdown to the number 1 team in FBS for the 2021 season. I briefly discuss the methodology behind this year's preseason rankings, and then preview the 2021 season for the bottom 20 teams in FBS.
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Upset Alert is BACK with episode 98, discussing NIL, recruiting, and the show's format going forward.
Episode 97 features a discussion of bowl season so far and a preview of the remaining games, including the College Football Playoff, and much more!
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Episode 96 features our conference championship preview, including megaton matchups in the ACC, SEC, and more!
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Episode 95 features our week 15 wrap up, including a huge upset in the LSU, a wild ending in the MAC, and much more!
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Episode 94 features our week 14 wrap up, including some bad news for Ohio State, a huge win for Coastal Carolina, a handful of upsets, and much more!
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Episode 93 features our week 14 predictions, including a huge clash of undefeated teams and much more!
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Episode 92 features our week 13 wrap up, including a huge upset in the B1G, an early look at the playoff picture, and much more!
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Episode 91 is our Thanksgiving Day special, featuring our picks for week 13 in college football.
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Episode 90 features our week 12 wrap up, including a B1G upset, a conference-defining Sun Belt clash, and much more!
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Episode 89 features our week 12 preview, including a top 10 matchup, some conference championship implications, and much more!
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Episode 88 features our week 11 wrap-up, including the B1G picture beginning to take shape, an AAC contender losing on the road, and much more!
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Episode 87 features our week 11 predictions, including a handful of potential upsets, some ugly "something's gotta give" matchups, and much more!
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Episode 86 features our week 10 wrap up, including a look at two top-10 matchups and much more, like a post-show chat exclusive to the video version!
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Episode 85 features our week 10 preview and predictions, including a doubleheader of top-10 matchups and much more!
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Episode 84 features our week 9 wrap-up, discussing a top 10 upset, a new playoff contender emerging, and much more!
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Episode 83 features our week 9 preview, including a potential Big 12 upset, a handful of potential blowouts, and much more!
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Episode 82 features our week 8 wrap up, including a top-10 upset, lots of hot takes, and more! PLUS I finish the episode with my updated College Football Playoff predictions.
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Episode 81 features a discussion of the B1G and Mountain West's return to action, as well as predictions for the week 8 slate in CFB.
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Episode 80 features our week 7 wrap up, reviewing all the biggest highlights from week 7 in college football, including 2 major upsets in the SEC, a top 5 team going down in the ACC, and much more!
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Episode 79 preview week 7 in college football, including what may well be the best SEC game of the regular season.
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Episode 78 features our week 6 recap, including the SEC officials' hosing of Arkansas, Alabama and Florida's defenses being exposed, and much more!
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Episode 77 features our preview of week 6 of college football, including 4 ranked matchups and much more!
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Episode 76 features a discussion of week 5 highlights in CFB, including 2 more upsets in the Big 12, a blowout in Athens, and much more.
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Episode 75 features our preview of the week 5 slate in college football, including some marquis SEC ranked matchups and much more.
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In Episode 74, I discuss the pair of top 10 upsets (and a pair of near upsets) in our week 4 wrap up. We overreact to week 1 of SEC play, modify our CFB Playoff predictions, and much more!
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Episode 73 features our week 4 preview and gam-by-game predictions. We discuss the SEC kickoff, postponed games, and much more.
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Episode 72 features our week 3 wrap up, discussing all the highlights of the week 3 schedule in CFB. I also preview the newly announced B1G schedule and Ohio State's seemingly easy path to the playoff.
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Episode 71 features our preview of the entire week 3 slate in CFB and game-by-game predictions.
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Episode 70 is our week 2 wrap up, discussing the Sun Belt going 3-0 against the Big 12, two competitors emerging in the ACC, and much, much more.
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Episode 69 features a preview of the entire week 2 slate in CFB, including the ACC and Big 12 joining the party, exciting cross-conference matchups, and more.
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Episode 68 features a discussion of all the week 1 highlights (prior to BYU-Navy Monday night), including South Alabama's big win over Southern Miss, SMU and Texas State's crazy back-and-forth affair, and much more.
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College football is finally here! I preview the week 1 slate after making final predictions for every conference championship game as well as the College Football Playoff.
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Episode 66 is the grand finale of our countdown to number 1, featuring a 2020 preview for #1 Clemson. #1 Clemson is the team to beat in college football, and with a very manageable schedule, expectations are higher than ever. Are the Tigers in line for some new hardware?
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Episode 65 features number 2 on our countdown to number 1. #2 Alabama has a tough schedule ahead of them, but Nick Saban and company will look to bounce back from a disappointing finish to 2019 after losses to rivals LSU and Auburn.
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Episode 64 features number 3 on our countdown to number 1. #3 Georgia will return one of the best defenses in all of college football, but will their changes on the offensive side be enough to finally get past Alabama?
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Episode 63 features number 4 on our countdown to number 1. #4 LSU are the defending national champions, but they have a ton of talent to replace both on the field and on the sideline. Can they find their way back into the College Football Playoff again or will they fizzle out against the likes of Alabama?
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Episode 62 features number 5 on our countdown to number 1. #5 Oklahoma has another #1 overall-type QB at the helm, but will they make it back to the College Football Playoff once again following consecutive first-round exits?
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Episode 61 features number 6 on our countdown to number 1. #6 Florida has to be hearing all of this "now or never" talk about getting past Georgia in the SEC East, but do they have what it takes to end UGA's 3-year winning streak?
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Episode 60 feature number 7 on our countdown to number 1. #7 Notre Dame have a different-looking schedule, and are for all intents and purposes a full-fledged member of the ACC in 2020. Can they capture an ACC Championship under this year's modified rules?
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Episode 59 feature number 8 on our countdown to number 1. #8 Auburn has a tough schedule ahead of them, but with QB Bo Nix back and fresh talent on defense, can they replace their top pass rushers from a year ago?
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Episode 58 features #9 Texas A&M on our countdown to #1. Texas A&M has yet to get much bang for their buck on Jimbo Fisher's insane contract. Is 2020 the year they turn the corner, or is the all-SEC schedule too much for them to handle?
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Episode 57 features number 10 on our countdown. As we enter the top 10, Oklahoma State looks forward to an exciting 2020 season, with eyes on a win over their in-state rivals and a Big 12 Championship.
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We're back! After a brief hiatus, we return to catch up on all the college football news of the last week or so and preview 2020 for #11 Texas.
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Episode 55 features number 19 on our countdown to number 1. #19 Cincinnati lost only to Ohio State and AAC champs Memphis last year. Can they get over the hump and take the next step toward an AAC championship of their own?
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Episode 54 features a discussion of the MAC's decision to postpone football until the Spring, as well as the SEC's announcement of their full conference slate. PLUS I preview the 2020 season for #20 North Carolina.
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Episode 53 features number 21 on our countdown to number 1. #21 Iowa faces a tough schedule in the B1G this year, but they still have a chance to make a lot of noise. PLUS I discuss the USA Today Coaches poll and the ACC's announcement of non-conference opponents.
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Episode 52 features a summary of all of the FBS conferences and the changes made to each of their schedules to this point. I also preview the 2020 season for #22 Iowa State.
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Episode 51 features number 23 on our countdown to number 1. #23 UCF had their first season with multiple losses since 2016, but they look to rebound to an AAC championship and New Year's Six bowl.
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Episode 50 features number on our countdown to number 1. #24 Utah might be seeking vengeance against the Ducks after losing to them in the conference championship game last year, and they'll have their chance as the new Pac 12 schedule has added Oregon to the Utes' 2020 schedule. Can they get past the Ducks and roll to another Pac 12 championship appearance?
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Episode 49 features number 25 on our countdown to number 1. I review the countdown to this point and preview the 2020 season for #25 Boise State as the defending Mountain West champs are poised to contend again.
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Episode 48 features a continued discussion of the major scheduling changes the ACC and SEC have announced recently. I predict the 2020 season for #26 Arizona State and preview tomorrow's recap of our countdown to this point before we enter the top 25.
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Episode 47 features a discussion of the ACC and SEC's decisions to modify their schedules for the upcoming season and how the new schedules could play out for the various teams effected. I also preview 2020 for #27 Tennessee and discuss their chances against a 10-game SEC schedule.
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Episode 46 features number 28 on our countdown to number 1. #28 Kentucky has their veteran QB back after an injury-riddled 2019, and they could make a lot of noise in the SEC East this year. Can this team get back in the win column against Florida in their conference opener?
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Episode 45 features number 29 on our countdown to number 1. #29 Washington went 4-5 in the Pac 12 last year, and this year they face a conference-only schedule. Will they finish under .500 or can they spoiler to the big boys of the conference like Oregon and USC?
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Episode 44 features number 30 on our countdown to number 1. #30 Louisville has two of the most exciting players in the country, but can their offensive line give them enough time to shine, or will the ACC's toughest schedule get the better of them?
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Episode 43 feature number 31 one our countdown to number 1. #31 Memphis is the defending AAC champion, but with SMU, UCF, Cincinnati, and Navy all on the schedule and a new head coach, can they get it done again?
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Episode 42 feature number 32 on our countdown to number 1. #32 App State is by most accounts the favorite in the Sun Belt yet again, and they were a fluke away from a perfect season in 2019. Gabe Thomas joins me to discuss why they aren't higher on this list and if they'll win the Sun Belt again this season.
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Episode 41 features number 33 on our countdown to number 1. Baylor might be the biggest snub from the top 25 after a special year in 2019, but they can still make a lot of noise in the Big 12 this year under new Head Coach Dave Aranda.
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Episode 40 features number 34 on our countdown to number 1. #34 Air Force has one of the best rushing attacks in all of college football, but they may have to improve through the air and on defense to get past Mountain West favorite Boise State.
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Episode 39 features number 35 on our countdown to number 1. #35 Indiana might need a miracle to get more than 5 wins on the B1G's conference-only schedule this year.
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Episode 38 features number 36 on our countdown to number 1. #36 Virginia Tech has one of the most manageable schedules in the Power 5, and anything less than a conference championship berth may be a serious disappointment.
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Episode 37 features number 37 on. our countdown to number 1. #37 California may have a tough season ahead of them with the Pac 12's move to a conference-only schedule. A repeat of 2019's 4-5 conference record might not even be the worst case scenario for the Golden Bears.
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Episode 36 features the number 38 team on our countdown to number 1. #38 Miami looks to take a step forward with head coach Manny Diaz entering his second season. New offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee looks to improve the blocking and put some more points on the board for the Hurricanes.
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Episode 35 features number 39 on our countdown to number 1. #39 Florida State looks poised to have their best season since 2016 as they hope for improvement along the offensive line. Head Coach Mike Norvell was hugely successful at Memphis and hopes to bring that over to FSU.
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Episode 34 features #40 on our countdown to number 1. #40 Mississippi State has a veteran head coach and one of the best running backs in the SEC, but they have a nightmare of a 4-game stretch in the middle of their season that could make or break them.
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Episode 33 feature numbers 42 and 41 on our countdown to number 1. #42 Kansas State could spring an upset or two in the Big 12 this year, while #41 UAB could go undefeated in Conference USA.
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Episode 32 features numbers 44 and 43 on our countdown to number 1. #44 Southern Miss could make the jump from 7 wins in 2019 to a Conference USA Championship, while #43 SMU could compete with Memphis, UCF, and Cincinnati in the AAC.
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Episode 31 is a 3-headed monster featuring numbers 47, 46, and 45 on our countdown. #47 Wyoming is poised for another solid season in the Mountain West, and #46 Buffalo and #45 Louisiana could be favorites in their respective conferences. Gabe Thomas joins to discuss Louisiana football, the conference-only schedules in the B1G and Pac 12, and everything between.
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Episode 30 features numbers 49 and 48 on our countdown to number 1. #49 Pitt hopes to break through with another 8 win season or better, while #48 Nebraska would need at least one major upset just to get to 5 wins in the B1G's new conference-only schedule.
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Episode 29 features numbers 51 and 50 on our countdown. I discuss the Pac 12's announcement to follow in the B1G's footsteps and what the implications may be for other Power 5 conferences. #51 TCU will search for more success in their Big 12 games, while #50 FAU could be a conference champion again if their new coach doesn't hold them back.
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Episode 28 discusses the B1G's recent changes to the 2020 college football schedule and how it will affect the format of the podcast going forward. #53 Purdue may have another tough year ahead of them with a conference-only schedule, while Virginia is likely hoping for out of conference games to remain on the schedule if they want a winning season.
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Episode 27 is a double header featuring 4 teams, numbers 57-54 on our countdown to number 1. #57 Ohio is a legitimate MAC Championship contender with very few games they won't be favored in. #56 South Carolina looks to build a more consistent season on the back of Sophomore QB Ryan Hilinski. #55 Michigan State may be more of a victim of their tough schedule than one of a decrease in talent, while #54 Washington State looks to bounce back with a new head coach after a tough 2019 season.
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All aboard! Episode 26 features numbers 59 and 58 on our countdown to number 1. #59 Ole Miss hopes to ride the Lane Train back to being a contender in the SEC West, while #58 Missouri has one of the most exciting coaches in college football ready to right the ship.
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Episode 25 features numbers 61 and 60 on our countdown to number 1. #61 Army looks to rebound after a tough 5 win season in 2019, while #60 Western Kentucky looks for more of the same after going 9-4.
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Episode 24 feature numbers 63 and 62 on our countdown to number one. #63 Illinois looks to head coach Lovie Smith to lead them to their first winning season since 2011, while #62 Marshall may have the toughest schedule for any Group of 5 team ahead of them.
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Episode 23 features numbers 65 and 64 on our countdown to number one. Bryan Park joins me to discuss #65 UCLA and how their swing games could land them anywhere from Chip Kelly's firing to a PAC 12 Championship. #64 BYU looks to improve upon back-to-back 7 win seasons.
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Episode 22 features numbers 67 and 66 on our countdown to the number one team in college football for 2020. #67 San Diego State will look for more of the same after their elite defense led them to 10 wins in 2019. #66 Syracuse looks to tap into their 10 win magic from 2 years ago while rebounding from a 5-7 2019 season.
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Episode 21 features numbers 69 and 68 on our countdown to number 1. #69 West Virginia snapped a 5 year streak of winning seasons in 2019, and they look to get back on track. #68 Louisiana Tech won 10 games last year and has one of the clearest paths to 8+ wins of anyone in the country.
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Episode 20 features numbers 71 and 70 on our countdown to number 1. #71 NC State looks to rebuild after flipping the script from 9 wins in 2018 to 8 losses in 2019, while #70 Stanford will have to do much better in the PAC 12 to make any improvement on their 4 win season in 2019.
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Episode 19 features numbers 73 and 72 on our countdown to number 1. Northwestern could be facing another tough year while Wake Forest finds themselves in danger of a 4 year streak ending, despite having Sage Surratt, arguably the best receiver in CFB, back in 2020.
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Episode 18 features numbers 75 and 74 on our countdown to number 1. Charlotte looks to try to continue steps in the right direction in the infancy of their time in FBS, while Miami (OH) have a tough road to get back to the MAC Championship game.
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Episode 17 features numbers 77 and 76. Nevada may continue their streak of mediocrity while Toledo may have the easiest schedule in college football. Could the Rockets make it to 9 or even 10 wins without even a single upset?
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Episode 16 discusses Oregon State and Tulane - two teams that may be unable to overcome their schedules, but show a glimmer of promise earning them the #79 & #78 rankings. Oregon State may slide even further from last year's hard earned 5 wins whereas Tulane may struggle despite their high ceiling.
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Episode 15 features numbers 81 and 80 on our countdown to the number one team in FBS. I discuss Maryland's struggle to survive against the B1G elite and the series of unfortunate events that have led to Houston's downfall, and if they can make it back to their former elite Group of 5 status.
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Episode 14 features #83 and #82 on our countdown to the number one team in FBS for 2020. Texas Tech looks to improve on a 4-8 season in 2019 while former Florida head coach Jim McElwain tries to lead Central Michigan back to the MAC Championship Game.
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Episode 13 features two teams that had success to varying degrees in 2019 that may need to lower their expectations. Boston College may have a hard time finding enough wins to get back to a bowl game; the Navy Midshipmen could be a far cry from one of the best seasons in program history as they replace one of their all-time great quarterbacks.
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Episode 12 discusses two teams with less than impressive records in the past but potential to improve; #87 & #86 brings Arizona and Arkansas. Arizona has opportunity to prove they are better than their record last year and spring an upset on at least one ranked opponent and Arkansas has an exciting season ahead of them with a new head coach and transfer quarterback.
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Episode 11 highlights two potential conference champions, coming in at #89 and #88: Hawaii and Arkansas State. At the top of the show, I discuss Chris Hummer of 24/7 Sports' article assigning tiers to each CFP contender for 2020 and debate his list's merits. I highlight Hawaii's strength in their offense and Gabe Thomas is back to discuss ASU's advantage over the rest of the conference- and why this may (or may not) put them on top.
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Episode 10 features numbers 91 and 90 on our countdown. I look back at Derek Mason's time at Vanderbilt so far and their penchant for finding great running backs. I then take a look at Temple and if they have a path back to 8 wins after a respectable 2019.
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Episode 9 discusses numbers 93 and 92 on our countdown. We'll start with a down Fresno State team while looking back at fond memories for them in 2018. Gabe Thomas joins later to discuss Georgia Southern in 2019 and how they can put last season in the rearview.
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For episode 8, I preview two more teams as we continue our countdown to the number one team in college football for 2020. I discuss one independent team whose head coach has an interesting off-field history, and dive head first into some MAC-tion, even though "the boat" might be rowing backwards.
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For episode 7, we have finally cracked the top 100 as we continue our countdown to the number one team in FBS. I am joined by Gabe Thomas to discuss two Sun Belt teams–one that we are pretty confident on, and one not so much. I preview tomorrow's episode, when we will move to a 2 team per episode format, allowing for a more in-depth conversation about each team as we continue to work our way toward the kickoff of college football in 2020.
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For episode 6, I preview 2020 for teams 105-101 on our countdown to round out the bottom 30 teams in FBS, including our first Big 12 team and a Mountain West team who went bowling in 2019.
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For episode 5, our countdown to the number one team in college football continues. I look back at 2019 and preview the 2020 season for the worst teams in the PAC 12 and ACC. I also take a look at some lower tier Group of 5 teams with a higher ceiling than many teams on our list thus far.
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Episode 4 discusses the five teams we’ve ranked as 115-111. This episode features resident Sun Belt expert, Gabe Thomas, as well as some surprising commentary out of Monroe, LA.
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For episode 3, I continue our countdown to number one by taking a look at teams 116-120 on our ranking of every team in FBS, including our first Power 5 team on the countdown. I am joined by Gabe Thomas to discuss some Sun Belt football as we inch toward the top 100.
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For episode 2, I continue our countdown to number one by taking a look at teams 121-125 on our ranking of every college football team in FBS, including one team who went bowling last season. I take a look at each team's 2019 season, and make my prediction for how I think things will go for them in 2020.
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For Episode 1, I am joined by Gabe Thomas to preview the Sun Belt Conference in 2020. We kick off our countdown to number one by taking a look at the five worst teams in FBS. We take a look at how last season went for each team and what their key games will be for 2020. We finish with predictions of each team's regular season record and preview Episode 2, in which we will discuss the 121st-125th ranked teams in FBS.
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I discuss the methodology behind my preseason top 130 rankings and preview episode 1, where we'll begin to preview each team in FBS.