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Hosted by three brothers (Michael, Ryan, and Trey Newman), the podcast covers all things college football. The episodes are innovative, original, and humorous while still delivering thorough, objective analysis of the sport. Through their creative segments and information-packed discussion, the brothers' rapport and passion for the game shines through. The listeners, also known as the "Fourth Bros," are a big part of the discussion on social media (@CFBBros), as well. Whether you are a fan of the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC, or any other conference, you will enjoy the brothers' fan-focused perspective.
The final Power 5 preview is the SEC. The Bros discuss their surprise teams, disappointments, and conference championship picks!
The Bros preview the Big 12 championship race and identify potential surprises and disappointments in the conference.
The College Football Bros predict ACC surprise teams, disappointments, and the ACC Championship Game.
The College Football Bros rank the 15 best quarterbacks in the country for the 2023 season.
Ryan ranks all 14 projected starting quarterbacks in the SEC ahead of the 2023 college football season.
Trey ranks every projected starting quarterback in the Pac-12 for the 2023 college football season.
Trey ranks every projected starting quarterback in the Big Ten for the 2023 college football season.
Ryan ranks every projected starting quarterback in the Big 12 for the 2023 college football season.
Ryan ranks every projected starting quarterback in the Big 12 for the 2023 college football season.
The Bros discuss the projected starting quarterbacks for each ACC team in 2023 as Michael reveals his ACC QB rankings.
In this episode, the Bros discuss some of the biggest Heisman Trophy snubs in college football history.
Michael and Ryan go through the schedules of Athlon's Top 10 teams and determine when each of them will lose their first game.
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Michael and Ryan rank the 10 transfers who they think will make the biggest impact in the 2023 college football season.
The College Football Bros rank the teams with the best quarterback, running back, wide receiver trios for the 2023 season.
The Bros give a quick preview of the major college football games in 2023 by predicting the locations ESPN College GameDay will visit every weekend this season.
It's a packed episode this week as the Bros recap an eventful Week 13 which saw a few teams' Playoff chances dashed. They also give their brief thoughts on the latest moves on the Coaching Carousel including Nebraska hiring Matt Rhule. Next, the Bros run through the remaining Playoff scenarios before making their Championship Week picks.
In Michael's absence, Ryan and Trey do their best to prove that he is completely worthless to the College Football Bros Podcast. They recap a wild Week 12, including South Carolina's upset of Tennessee and TCU's crazy finish at Baylor. Then, they look ahead to all of the conference championship races that will be decided in the upcoming weekend.
A lot of west coast content this week! The Bros recap a Week 11 in which the Pac-12 may have lost two CFP contenders. They also look ahead to Week 12 with two of the biggest games on the slate being USC at UCLA and Utah at Oregon.
Week 10 featured a major upset with LSU taking down Alabama to take control of the SEC West and likely knock Alabama out of the Playoff. The Bros discuss that game, Georgia's big win over Tennessee, and much more. After that, they enter the Trivia Zone before looking ahead to the Week 11 slate.
The Bros discuss the firing of Bryan Harsin at Auburn along with their takeaways from Week 9's action. After that, they debate the Playoff rankings and their thoughts on the committee. Finally, they preview the Week 10 slate which includes a potentially epic matchup between Tennessee and Georgia.
Ryan is back this week as the College Football Bros recap all of the biggest games from Week 8 and look ahead to Week 9.
Michael and Trey discuss the game of the year as Tennessee took down Alabama, along with all of the other action from an incredible Week 7. Trey answers a few trivia questions, they look ahead to their preferred Playoff field, and make Week 8 picks against the spread.
Week 7 is an absolutely loaded slate and the Bros handicap all the big games including Alabama at Tennessee and Penn State at Michigan. They also digest the Week 6 action with their nine biggest takeaways and answer trivia questions related to the AP Poll.
The coaching carousel keeps spinning early in the season as Wisconsin fired Paul Chryst and Colorado fired Karl Dorrell. The Bros discuss those openings as well as the major games from Week 5. After that, they have a Trivia Zone related to Kansas being ranked in the AP poll. Finally, they make their Week 6 picks.
Week 4 Takeaways cover Clemson's 2OT win over Wake Forest, Tennessee hanging on against Florida, upsets in the Big 12, and much more! The Bros also discuss the Georgia Tech opening before making their Week 5 against the spread picks.
The Bros' Week 3 Takeaways cover some promising performances from Pac-12 teams, a couple of scares for SEC squads, and much more. They also discuss the opening at Arizona State with Herm Edwards being fired after a loss to Eastern Michigan. Finally, they give out their Week 3 picks and Upset Specials!
The Scott Frost era has, mercifully, come to a close. The Bros give their thoughts on the firing and some of their favorite candidates to become the next Nebraska head coach. Then, they discuss the biggest upsets and near upsets of Week 2. After that, Michael highlights Northwestern's offensive prowess in the Trivia Zone. Finally, they pick all of the biggest Week 3 games against the spread.
The Bros discuss a wild Week 1 and the teams/players they were pleasantly surprised with and disappointed in. They give their thoughts on the confirmed new 12-team Playoff. Finally, they make their Week 2 against the spread picks, including Alabama at Texas.
Five straight days of football! Week 1 is here and the Bros break down all the big games of the upcoming weekend including Oregon vs. UGA and Notre Dame at Ohio State.
The Bros give out their top season win totals, division/conference bets, Heisman picks, and Playoff/National Championship futures for the 2022 college football season.
Week 0 is here! The Bros break down Nebraska vs. Northwestern in Ireland, as well as a few other games they will be watching on Saturday.
The final conference in the College Football Bros 2022 season preview series is the SEC. The Bros answer the following questions: Which player is the biggest X-factor to his team having a successful season? Which SEC games, either conference or non-conference, are you most looking forward to? Who is the second best team in the SEC East? Which SEC players will have breakout seasons in 2022? Who will take the most snaps at quarterback for LSU and Texas A&M? Who will win the SEC?
This week, the College Football Bros preview the Big Ten for the upcoming 2022 season. They answer the following questions: Is Ohio State's defense going to be a problem again this year? Which non-conference games involving a Big Ten team are you most looking forward to? Who is the third best team in the Big Ten East, Penn State or Michigan State? Which Big Ten players will have breakout seasons in 2022? If Wisconsin is the favorite in the Big Ten West, who should be the second favorite? Who will win the Big Ten?
Michael, Ryan, and Trey preview the Big 12 for the upcoming 2022 season. They answer the following questions: Which non-conference games involving a Big 12 team are you most looking forward to? Which player is the biggest X-factor to his team having a successful season? Who is more likely to drop off in 2022, Oklahoma State or Baylor? Who is the most intriguing dark horse in the Big 12? If you had to bet one game that currently has a line at a sportsbook, which would you bet? Who will win the Big 12?
This week, the Bros preview the ACC for the upcoming 2022 season. They answer the following questions: Is Clemson's offense going to be a problem again this year? Which QB is the biggest X-Factor in the ACC Championship race? Who is the most intriguing dark horse in the ACC? Which ACC players will have breakout seasons in 2022? Who has the best offense in the ACC? Who will win the ACC?
The first Power 5 conference preview episode covers the Pac-12. The Bros answer the following questions: Which non-QB transfer will make the biggest impact on his new team? Which non-conference games involving Pac-12 teams are you most looking forward to? Which position group are you most intrigued by entering the 2022 season? Other than Lincoln Riley, which new head coach or coordinator will make the biggest impact on his new team in year 1? If you had to bet on a team with greater than 20-1 odds to win the conference, who would you choose? Who will win the Pac-12?
2022 Preview Season begins with the Group of Five Conferences + Independents. The Bros answer the following questions: Will Cincinnati three-peat as AAC champions? Will the 2022 Conference USA championship game be a rematch between UTSA and Western Kentucky? Which is more likely: Northern Illinois repeats as MAC West division champions or Kent State repeats as MAC East division champions? Will Boise State regain the top spot in the Mountain West in 2022? Who is more likely to win their division: Louisiana in the Sun Belt West or App State in the Sun Belt East? Is BYU a top 25 team?
The second part of the Ask the Bros mailbag covers the top defensive minds in college football, the most slept on coaches, conferences with unique team names, long tangents about Pat Fitzgerald's schooling, and hot dogs.
A week after USC and UCLA announced their move to the Big Ten, the College Football Bros give their updated thoughts on realignment. What is the Big Ten’s next move and does it hinge on Notre Dame’s decision? Will the Big 12 raid the Pac-12 or will Washington and Oregon keep the conference together? Does the ACC’s grant of rights protect them from being poached?
The Bros take questions from the listeners about the starting QB for Texas in 2023, whether Luke Fickell is in it for the long haul at Cincinnati, Michigan's offense without Josh Gattis, the best midfield logos, and more!
Conference realignment is back, folks! The Big Ten presidents unanimously approved the addition of USC and UCLA in 2024. Michael, Ryan, and Trey give their thoughts on this move, what it means for the Pac-12 and Big Ten, and what could be the next dominoes to fall.
The final episode in college football QB rankings week looks at the 15 best quarterbacks in the country. Listen to find out where Bryce Young (Alabama), CJ Stroud (Ohio State), KJ Jefferson (Arkansas), Sam Hartman (Wake Forest), Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina), Devin Leary (NC State), Aidan O'Connell (Purdue), Malik Cunningham (Louisville), Tyler Van Dyke (Miami), Caleb Williams (USC), Quinn Ewers (Texas), Brennan Armstrong (Virginia), Hendon Hooker (Tennessee), Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma), and Cam Rising (Utah) fall on the list!
Emergency ManningCast! The number one overall recruit in the country, Arch Manning, has committed to Steve Sarkisian's Texas Longhorns. What does this mean for Texas as they move into a new era in the SEC?
Trey takes the viewers through his top 12 college football quarterbacks from the Group of Five conferences and Independents. Listen to find out where Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame), Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina), Evan Prater (Cincinnati), Kaleb Eleby (Western Michigan), Jake Haener (Fresno State), Jaren Hall (BYU), Tanner Mordecai (SMU), Clayton Tune (Houston), Frank Harris (UTSA), Seth Henigan (Memphis), Logan Bonner (Utah State), and Brett Gabbert (Miami OH) rank on the list. The Bros also list off several honorable mentions.
Ryan ranks the projected starting quarterbacks in the best conference in college football: the SEC. Listen to find out where Stetson Bennett (Georgia), Bryce Young (Alabama), Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss), Hendon Hooker (Tennessee), Jayden Daniels (LSU), Anthony Richardson (Florida), Zach Calzada (Auburn), Max Johnson (Texas A&M), Will Rogers (Mississippi State), Spencer Rattler (South Carolina), Jack Abraham (Missouri), KJ Jefferson (Arkansas), Will Levis (Kentucky), and Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) rank on his list.
Michael ranks the projected starting quarterbacks in the Pac-12. Listen to find out where Emory Jones (Arizona State), Caleb Williams (USC), Bo Nix (Oregon), Michael Penix (Washington), Cam Rising (Utah), Jack Plummer (Cal), Tanner McKee (Stanford), Cameron Ward (Washington State), Chance Nolan (Oregon State), Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA), Brendon Lewis (Colorado), and Jayden de Laura (Arizona) rank on his list.
In this episode, Trey ranks the projected starting quarterbacks in the Big Ten. Listen to find out where CJ Stroud (Ohio State), Casey Thompson (Nebraska), Connor Bazelak (Indiana), Sean Clifford (Penn State), Tanner Morgan (Minnesota), Cade McNamara (Michigan), Graham Mertz (Wisconsin), Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland), Spencer Petras (Iowa), Aidan O’Connell (Purdue), Noah Vedral (Rutgers), Tommy DeVito (Illinois), Payton Thorne (Michigan State), and Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) rank on the list.
Day 2 of QB rankings week takes us to the Big 12. Listen to find out where Hunter Dekkers (Iowa State), Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma), Max Duggan (TCU), Quinn Ewers (Texas), Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State), Adrian Martinez (Kansas State), JT Daniels (West Virginia), Donovan Smith (Texas Tech), Jalon Daniels (Kansas), and Blake Shapen (Baylor) rank on Michael's list.
Quarterback rankings week begins with the ACC. Listen to find out where Drake Maye (UNC), Tyler Van Dyke (Miami), DJ Uiagalelei (Clemson), Jordan Travis (FSU), Malik Cunningham (Louisville), Phil Jurkovec (Boston College), Kedon Slovis (Pitt), Sam Hartman (Wake Forest), Devin Leary (NC State), Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech), Brennan Armstrong (Virginia), Grant Wells (Virginia Tech), Garrett Shrader (Syracuse), and Riley Leonard (Duke) rank on Ryan’s list.
For the next five years, which college football teams will be the most fun to cheer for? The College Football Bros give their answers in the form of a fantasy draft, each selecting one team from every Power Five conference, as well as a G5/Independent team.
The Fourth Bros sent in polarizing players, teams, and coaches and the Bros decide whether they are “In or Out” on them. Topics covered include Ohio State’s defense, Mike Norvell, USC, LSU, OU, Anthony Richardson, and more!
The Bros took a look at the schedules of every projected Top 15 college football team (per CBS Sports) and identified the games that are most likely to be their first loss of the season. The episode touches on Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, Oklahoma, Baylor, Michigan, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Utah, Arkansas, Clemson, Miami, Ole Miss, USC, and Tennessee.
Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban had a war of words last week over Texas A&M's 2022 recruiting class and alleged NIL tactics. The Bros give their thoughts on each coach's argument and also break down Jordan Addison's decision to transfer to USC.
The Bros give a quick preview of the major college football games in 2022 by predicting the locations ESPN College GameDay will visit every weekend this season.
The Bros answer questions posed by the Fourth Bros including: Who are your dark horse contenders for each conference? Who is the best RB in the country? Who are the instant impact true freshmen for the 2022 season? And many more!
The last conference in Head Coach Rankings Week is the SEC. Listen as the Bros run through a list which includes Nick Saban (Alabama), Sam Pittman (Arkansas), Bryan Harsin (Auburn), Billy Napier (Florida), Kirby Smart (Georgia), Mark Stoops (Kentucky), Brian Kelly (LSU), Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss), Mike Leach (Mississippi State), Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Shane Beamer (South Carolina), Josh Heupel (Tennessee), Jimbo Fisher (Texas A&M), and Clark Lea (Vanderbilt).
It is time to rank the head coaches in the Conference of Champions, the Pac-12! Michael, Ryan, and Trey explain their rationale for their consensus rankings of Jedd Fisch (Arizona), Herm Edwards (Arizona State), Justin Wilcox (Cal), Karl Dorrell (Colorado), Mario Cristobal (Oregon), Jonathan Smith (Oregon State), David Shaw (Stanford), Chip Kelly (UCLA), Lincoln Riley (USC), Kyle Whittingham (Utah), Kalen DeBoer (Washington State), and Jake Dickert (Washington State).
The Bros move on to the Big Ten in their quest to rank every Power Five head coach. Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank Bret Bielema (Illinois), Tom Allen (Indiana), Kirk Ferentz (Iowa), Mike Locksley (Maryland), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), Mel Tucker (Michigan State), P.J. Fleck (Minnesota), Scott Frost (Nebraska), Pat Fitzgerald (Northwestern), Ryan Day (Ohio State), James Franklin (Penn State), Jeff Brohm (Purdue), Greg Schiano (Rutgers), and Paul Chryst (Wisconsin).
Episode two of head coach rankings week covers the Big 12. Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank Dave Aranda (Baylor), Matt Campbell (Iowa State), Lance Leipold (Kansas), Chris Klieman (Kansas State), Brent Venables (Oklahoma), Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State), Sonny Dykes (TCU), Steve Sarkisian (Texas), Joey McGuire (Texas Tech), and Neal Brown (West Virginia). There are still three more conferences left, so be sure to subscribe in your podcast app and on YouTube!
It’s Head Coach Rankings Week! The Bros start off with the ACC. The top coach is still clearly Dabo Swinney of Clemson, but listen to find out where the Bros ranked Jeff Hafley (Boston College), Mike Elko (Duke), Mike Norvell (FSU), Geoff Collins (Georgia Tech), Scott Satterfield (Louisville), Mario Cristobal (Miami), Mack Brown (UNC), Dave Doeren (NC State), Pat Narduzzi (Pitt), Dino Babers (Syracuse), Tony Elliott (Virginia), Brent Pry (Virginia Tech), and Dave Clawson (Wake Forest).
ESPN released their FPI ratings last week with a few surprise teams in the top 15. The Bros discuss the biggest disagreements between FPI and SP+, comparing the computer rankings to where they would personally rank each team.
The Bros go through each conference and select all-time great players to add to 2022 rosters. Tune in to hear where players like Ndamukong Suh and Cam Newton will be playing in 2022.
Place your bets, part two! Here are the props the Bros set odds for in this episode: Who will be the first new Big 12 to win the conference between Cincinnati, Houston, UCF, and BYU? Over/under $10 million in NIL money for Arch Manning? Over/under 23.5 new head coaches by the 2023 season? Which team will go to more bowl games in the next decade, USC or Nebraska? Over/under 6.5 national titles for the SEC in the next decade? Who will take the first snap at QB for Texas A&M in 2022?
Place your bets! In this episode, the Bros set lines for the hypothetical props and futures sent in by the Fourth Bros. Here are the bets they set odds for: Will a Big Ten player win the Heisman in 2022? Will USC win a national championship in the Lincoln Riley era? Over/under Rutgers' final standing in the Big Ten East in 2022? Over/under 1.5 Power 5 conference champions to repeat in 2022? How many more years until Notre Dame joins a conference? Will Minnesota make a Big Ten Championship game in the next three years? Who will win the 2022 National Championship, Ohio State/Georgia/Alabama, or the Field? Over/under 8.5 wins for Texas A&M in 2022?
In this episode, the College Football Bros rank the 15 best offensive coaches in college football. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @CFBbros!
With a few powerhouse programs like USC, Notre Dame, and Miami now led by head coaches who should recruit extremely well, it is difficult to predict how the 2023 recruiting rankings will shake out. There are at least 15 programs whose fans might be expecting a top 10 class. In this episode, the Bros draft the schools who they believe will finish the highest in the 2023 recruiting cycle.
In part two of last month's mailbag episode, the Bros discuss whether USC, Texas, or Miami will make a Playoff in the next three years, who will be fired first next season, the best fighter among Big Ten mascots, how Marcus Freeman will fare at Notre Dame, and much more!
College football is the best sport in the world, but there are plenty of aspects of the game that grind the Bros' gears. In this episode, they share those pet peeves, along with several sent in by the listeners. At the end of the episode, the Bros also share their real-life pet peeves. It was cathartic for Ryan.
The College Football Bros go through Athlon's rankings of the 17 head coaching hires from last offseason (excluding Tim Albin who was promoted in July at Ohio), and discuss whether they feel better, worse, or about the same regarding the hire one year later. Listen to hear the Bros’ updated thoughts on Steve Sarkisian, Bret Bielema, Shane Beamer, Lance Leipold, Bryan Harsin, Gus Malzahn, Josh Heupel, and more!
The Bros answer questions from the listeners about Brian Kelly's chances of winning a title at LSU, the five best games of 2022, Nebraska's odds of winning the Big Ten West, teams who have wasted the most talent, the best 2022 Heisman bets, and much more!
Though it is far from complete, the Bros recap the transfer portal movement so far this offseason. They break down the top 15 transfer classes per 247sports, discuss the biggest losers this offseason, draft the most impactful QB transfers, and much more!
National Signing Day has come and gone, so the Bros name some of the biggest winners and losers of the 2022 recruiting cycle. Texas A&M was the clear winner, pulling in the highest rated recruiting class of all time, but who were the under-the-radar winners? With some schools intentionally focusing on transfers, the losers in high school recruiting this year perhaps are not as disappointing as losers in previous cycles, but the Bros do their best to identify the teams who fell short of expectations. Additionally, the Bros discuss Jim Harbaugh's decision to remain at Michigan.
At long last, former Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams has announced his decision to transfer to USC, reuniting with Lincoln Riley. How big is this acquisition for Riley in his efforts to rebuild the Trojans’ roster? Some are already calling USC a dark horse Playoff contender in 2021, but what are realistic expectations for Caleb Williams and the Trojans?
Their faces may be perfect, but their takes aren't always so. The Bros share their predictions from the 2021 preview season that look very bad in hindsight. After reliving these terrible calls, the Bros laugh at several bad takes from coaches and media members.
Ryan and Trey compete in a special trivia episode. Quizmaster Michael leads the contestants through six rounds of questions about the 2021 season, each relating to a different category (name that school, name that player, name that coach, stat boiz, potpourri, and 50-50). Play along!
Georgia won its first national championship since 1980 in thrilling fashion over rival Alabama. The Bros recap the championship game and discuss the biggest moments that led to a Georgia victory. Then, they briefly look ahead to the 2022 season and discuss what Georgia might do at quarterback. They also examine the betting odds to win the 2022 national championship and Heisman Trophy. Congrats to Georgia on a great season!
The CFP Championship will be a rematch between Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs and Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. In this episode, the College Football Bros debate some made-up prop bets for the game, including how many rushing yards Georgia will gain and how many receiving yards Jameson Williams will have. After that, they make some bold predictions for the game and give their score and against-the-spread picks. Will Alabama once again break Georgia’s heart, or will the Bulldogs win their first national championship in over 40 years?
Both Playoff Semifinals had very little drama, with Alabama and Georgia cruising to easy victories. The Bros recap those games and discuss their biggest takeaways. After that, they cover some big news in the transfer portal with Caleb Williams potentially leaving Oklahoma, and Dillon Gabriel committing to replace him. Finally, they recap the biggest bowl results of the past week.
The second College Football Playoff Semifinal is between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines. The College Football Bros discuss the matchups they are most looking forward to in this game: Michigan's O-line against UGA's D-line and QB Stetson Bennett against the Michigan pass defense. Next, they talk about Georgia's performance in the SEC title and the weaknesses that game may have exposed. Finally, they make their picks against the spread as Georgia is a 7.5 point favorite.
The first College Football Playoff Semifinal pits Cincinnati against Alabama in a David and Goliath matchup. The College Football Bros first discuss the position group matchup they are most looking forward to in this game: Jameson Williams and the Alabama receivers against a loaded Cincinnati secondary. Next, they discuss the odds of a Cincinnati upset and how much that result would surprise them. Finally, they make their against the spread picks as Alabama is favored by 13.5 points in Vegas.
Ryan is out this week but who cares, he sucks. In this episode, Michael and Trey take the listeners through the remaining bowl games with a level of knowledge and acumen Ryan could only dream of. After that, they review some of the biggest results from the bowl games played thus far. Be on the lookout for our CFP Semifinal preview episodes which will drop on the feed very soon!
The Bros recap the latest news in the coaching carousel and transfer portal, including Dillon Gabriel to UCLA and Max Johnson to Texas A&M. Then, they give their ATS picks for the next slate of bowl games. Happy holidays from the CFB Bros!
Bowl season is here! The College Football Bros will make ATS picks for EVERY bowl game, starting with the first batch of 15 in this episode. Also, the Bros update the Coaching Carousel with Oregon hiring Dan Lanning, Virginia Tech hiring Tony Elliott, Duke hiring Mike Elko, and more. They final bits of news they cover are the transfers of Quinn Ewers to Texas and Spencer Rattler to South Carolina.
The College Football Bros recognize the best and brightest from the 2021 season with the fifth annual Golden Bro Awards. There are awards recognizing the nation’s best offense, defense, offensive line, defensive line, surprise team, kicker, breakout player, defensive player, quarterback, running back, wide receiver, assistant coach, head coach, game, Fourth Bro, and of course, the Heisbro Award for the nation’s most outstanding player. Also stick around at the end for some rapid fire awards! This is a black tie event, please do not listen to this episode underdressed.
Championship Saturday began with a dramatic Big 12 Championship between Baylor and Oklahoma State. The Bros recap that game, along with the other Playoff-relevant conference championships. After that, they discuss the Playoff field of Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Cincinnati. They also look ahead to the most intriguing bowl games. Next, they review a wild coaching carousel with new hires at Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Miami. The Bros end the episode by recapping the rest of conference championship weekend.
We have almost made it to Selection Sunday! In this episode, the College Football Bros take a look back at a wild Week 13 which included drama in Bedlam, the Iron Bowl, and of course Ohio State at Michigan. After that, they run through Playoff scenarios involving Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, and Notre Dame. The Bros' Championship Week preview covers all 10 conferences, from the ACC to the Sun Belt. The Questionable Finish closes out the show, as always.
The coaching carousel is spinning out of control. In this episode, the Bros catch up with all the latest news, including Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma for USC, and Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU. What do these hires mean for USC and LSU, and what are the next moves for Oklahoma and Notre Dame? After answering those questions, the Bros discuss Washington hiring Kalen DeBoer, Virginia Tech hiring Brent Pry, TCU hiring Sonny Dykes, and much more!
Gobble Gobble! In this Thanksgiving week episode, the Bros begin as always by discussing their major takeaways from the previous week’s action. This includes a narrowed down Heisman race, Dan Mullen's firing, and a close call for Alabama. Their segments cover more Coaching Carousel news as James Franklin signed a new 10-year contract with Penn State. Trey and Michael also make their updated 4-team Playoff predictions. The Week 13 preview gives the listeners a breakdown of every division race across all ten conferences. The Questionable Finish ends the episode with a Thanksgiving theme.
Texas lost to Kansas AGAIN. The Bros begin the episode breaking down Sark's rough start, additional heat on Dan Mullen, Ohio State's offensive dominance, and OU finally going down. After that, they discuss the Coaching Carousel which includes Jimmy Lake and Justin Fuente getting fired at Washington and Virginia Tech, respectively. Their Week 12 picks cover Michigan State at Ohio State, Wake Forest at Clemson, and Oregon at Utah. The Questionable Finish and Upset Specials round out the episode.
10 weeks into the season and every team (other than Georgia) has looked mortal at times this year. In their Week 10 takeaways, the Bros discuss the top 10 teams that struggled including Alabama, Cincinnati, and Michigan State. After that, they evaluate Texas Tech’s hire of Joey McGuire from Baylor. Michael then presents trivia questions surrounding Wake Forest’s 58-55 loss at North Carolina. The Bro’s Week 11 preview touches on Michigan at Penn State, Oklahoma at Baylor, Texas at Ole Miss and more.
Trey is BACK! He helps Michael and Ryan recap a Week 9 that featured thrilling games in East Lansing and Houston, and the end of an era in Forth Worth. After that, they discuss their dream matchups for this year's College Football Playoff. The Week 10 slate is pretty weak, but the Bros do their best to discuss the most intriguing matchups and give out some picks. The Questionable Finish and Upset Specials close out the show.
The podcast gets a bit less mature this week with Trey absent. Michael and Ryan discuss their biggest takeaways from Week 8, including the firing of Matt Wells by Texas Tech. Their segment features a question from a listener about the possibility of a 2-loss team in this year’s College Football Playoff. Week 9 features a ton of key conference games including Michigan at Michigan State, Georgia vs Florida, SMU at Houston, and Penn State at Ohio State. The Questionable Finish covers the Sun Belt’s new additions and Upset Special picks.
A wild scene in Knoxville, a big upset in Iowa City, and an Oklahoma State comeback are just three of the topics in the College Football Bros' Week 7 takeaways. After that, they discuss the LSU and Washington State coaching vacancies with Ed Orgeron and Nick Rolovich let go for very different reasons. Week 8 features very few marquee matchups, but given the way 2021 has gone so far, there is likely to be a bit of chaos yet again. The Questionable Finish touches on UConn getting a victory and a surprising Week 8 point spread.
Week 6 was one of the craziest college football weekends since the podcast began in 2017. The headliner was Texas A&M taking down Alabama but the Bros break down the rest of the big games, as well. After that, they discuss all 13 remaining undefeated teams and predict when their first losses will come. Week 7 may not be as loaded as previous weeks, but Kentucky at Georgia, Oklahoma State at Texas, Arizona State at Utah, and several other intriguing matchups will have major impacts on conference championship races. The Questionable Finish touches on high-scoring teams, FBS mismatches, and Upset Specials.
The College Football Bros begin the episode with a look back at Week 5. They discuss parity in the Pac-12, Cincinnati's big win at Notre Dame, Georgia's dominant defense, and more., Their segment for the episode is to identify the third best team in college football among the candidates of Cincinnati, Iowa, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Penn State. Then, they make their against-the-spread picks for Week 6, including Oklahoma vs. Texas and Penn State at Iowa. The Questionable Finish and Upset Special picks close out the show.
Week 4 was another wild week in what is shaping up to be a season with the most surprises since 2007. The Bros discuss Clemson going down at NC State, Iowa State losing at Baylor, the dominance of Georgia and Alabama, and much more. After that, Ryan gives a Top 5 List of the best players from the NCAA Football video game franchise. The Bros' Week 5 preview covers a loaded slate including Ole Miss at Alabama, Arkansas at Georgia, and Cincinnati at Notre Dame. The Questionable Finish features mean Tweets and Upset Specials.
In episode 300 of the podcast, the College Football Bros start with a look back at Week 3. They discuss Alabama's narrow win over Florida, the vulnerabilities of Clemson and Ohio State, Manny Diaz' hot seat, and a rough weekend for the Pac-12 South. After that, they enter the Trivia Zone to answer questions Michael came up with using the Play Index at Sports Reference. Then, they make their against-the-spread picks for Week 4, including Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin and Texas A&M vs. Arkansas. The Questionable Finish this week touches on binging TV shows and funny player names.
It finally happened. Clay Helton has been fired by USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn. The Bros discuss the rumored candidates including James Franklin and Luke Fickell. Their Week 2 takeaways include major QB injuries, Michigan's running game, and Ohio State's defensive issues, Their segment this week features a visit from surprise guests with prescient insights. After that, the Bros make their Week 3 picks for a slate that includes Alabama at Florida and Auburn at Penn State. The Questionable Finish touches on the Bros' nerdy habits and Upset Special picks.
The first full weekend of college football delivered in a big way. The Bros go over their biggest takeaways from the long weekend, including thoughts on Clemson's road to the Playoff, a strong start for Sark at Texas, and a dreadful start for the Pac-12 North. After that, they examine the new-look Big 12 with the potential additions of BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF. Week 2 picks include the two biggest games of the weekend: Oregon at Ohio State and Iowa at Iowa State. The Questionable Finish touches on Indiana's misspelled jersey and the Bros' Upset Specials.
FINALLY there is a full slate of games to preview! In this episode, the Bros briefly recap Week 0 and discuss what Nebraska's loss to Illinois means for Scott Frost. After that, they preview all of the biggest games of the upcoming long weekend including Ohio State at Minnesota, North Carolina at Virginia Tech, Penn State at Wisconsin, Alabama vs. Miami, Georgia vs. Clemson, LSU at UCLA, and Notre Dame at Florida State. At the end of the episode, the Questionable Finish makes its triumphant return as the Bros read the meanest YouTube comments they received this offseason.
Special guest Michael Calabrese of The Action Network and Saturday Down South shares some of his best bets for the upcoming season. First, he gives his thoughts on the win totals for NC State, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, and TCU. After that, he makes the case for Oklahoma as a bet to win the national championship. Finally, he shares a few Week 1 wagers including one on the Clemson/UGA total. Check out Michael Calabrese on Twitter @EastBreese and look out for his appearances on the "Big Bets on Campus" podcast!
Week 0 of the 2021 college football season is FINALLY here. In this episode, the Bros preview the two biggest games of the weekend: Hawaii at UCLA and Nebraska at Illinois. Tune in to hear their against-the-spread picks in each matchup.
The FINAL episode of the College Football Bros 2021 preview series focuses on the Playoff. Each Bro presents their field and makes their official pick to win the CFP National Championship. Will the Bros be picking Alabama, Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia, or Ohio State to win it all?
Rather than rely on the AP and Coaches Polls, the Bros decided to vote on their own pre-season top 25. Tune in to find out where Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Texas A&M, Iowa State, Florida, Oregon, Miami, Cincinnati, USC, Penn State, LSU, Notre Dame, Iowa, Washington, Indiana, Ole Miss, Utah, Arizona State, TCU, and Texas fall on the list.
In this episode, the College Football Bros handicap the 2021 Heisman Trophy race. They start by analyzing the favorites, including Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler. Each Bro gives his favorite value bet among those candidates with odds shorter than 20-1. After that, they each present their top longshot bets.
The Athletic reported that the ACC, Big Ten, and Pac-12 will formally announce their alliance as early as next week. In this episode, Michael and Ryan discuss the impending alliance and the goals these conferences may hope to achieve. The discussion touches on scheduling, the 12-team Playoff, NCAA governance, and more.
Notre Dame enters the 2021 college football season ranked 7th in the Coaches Poll and 9th in the AP Poll. These high expectations are in spite of the fact they lose veteran quarterback Ian Book and a plethora of starters on both sides of the ball. In this episode, the Bros discuss whether Brian Kelly, transfer QB Jack Coan, and the Irish should be given the benefit of the doubt, or if fans should expect a significant step back in 2021.
2020 was the first College Football Playoff field that included zero first-time Playoff participants. Despite the top-heavy nature of the sport, the odds likely favor at least one new participant in the Playoff this upcoming season. Who are the top 5 candidates?
The College Football Bros power rank the SEC in 2021 from top to bottom in this episode. Tune in to find out where Alabama, Texas A&M, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky, LSU, Vanderbilt, Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, and Arkansas fall on the list.
In this episode, the College Football Bros draft the head coaches who are most likely to be fired in 2021. Tune in to find out where Clay Helton (USC), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), Matt Wells (Texas Tech), Dino Babers (Syracuse), Justin Fuente (Virginia Tech), David Cutcliffe (Duke), Walt Bell (UMass), Randy Edsall (UConn), and Dana Holgorsen (Houston) fall on the list.
The college football season is fast approaching so the Bros decided to rank the 10 best week 1 games. Tune in to find out where Georgia vs. Clemson, Alabama vs. Miami, Notre Dame at Florida State, LSU at UCLA, Penn State at Wisconsin, Indiana at Iowa, Ohio State at Minnesota, Boise State at UCF, North Carolina at Virginia Tech, and Louisiana at Texas fall on the list.
The College Football Bros build a CFB Dream Team by selecting the best position groups around the country.
The final episode of the College Football Bros' SEC preview week features their ultimate predictions for the conference in 2021. They choose their winners from the SEC West, East, and the Championship game. Spoiler alert: they all three pick different champions. They end the episode by selecting their favorite longshot bets to win the conference.
The SEC is the best conference in college football, so there are a ton of intriguing games on the schedule. In this episode, the College Football Bros pick the 10 games they are most looking forward to watching in 2021.
Texas A&M and Florida are both the second favorites in their respective SEC divisions. Alabama and Georgia will be tough to beat this season, but the Aggies and Gators have high ceilings, as well. Texas A&M has a great defense with a ton of returning experience. Their offense has some of the best skill talent in the conference, but can the quarterback and O-line play be good enough to win the SEC West? Florida loses a lot on offense including Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts, but Emory Jones' rushing ability could help make up for any potential step back in the passing game. Which of these teams has the better chance of capturing a division title in 2021?
In this episode, the Bros break down six potential dark horses in the SEC: Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky, Missouri, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. Which of these schools has the biggest potential to outperform the general public's expectations and make some noise in the SEC in 2021?
The LSU Tigers had a rough year in 2020 after massive turnover from their national championship team. Coach O has yet again made significant changes to the staff in hopes of a bounce back year. Max Johnson will be the starting quarterback and much of his supporting cast returns including star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. The defense was LSU's biggest issue last season under Bo Pelini, but Daronte Jones hopes to take a massive step forward with a group led by lockdown cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. and Eli Ricks. Does LSU's schedule and returning production present an opportunity to rebound as a Playoff contender, or will it be a second straight underwhelming year for the Tigers?
The SEC used to be a conference dominated by defense, but lately the offenses have been more impressive. The SEC is LOADED with skill talent. In this episode, the Bros rank the top 10 of those offensive weapons. Tune in to find out where John Metchie III (Alabama), Isaiah Spiller (Texas A&M), Treylon Burks (Arkansas), Kevin Harris (South Carolina), Tank Bigsby (Auburn), Jalen Wydermyer (Texas A&M), Kayshon Boutte (LSU), Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Kentucky), Ainias Smith (Texas A&M), and Jerrion Ealy (Ole Miss) fall on the list. At the end of the episode, the Bros list the honorable mentions.
Alabama has outpaced Georgia's offense the past several years, but the Bulldogs have a ton of promise in 2021. JT Daniels is healthy and poised for a big season in year 2 under Todd Monken. The Crimson Tide have a potential star at quarterback as well with one of the highest-rated QB prospects ever, Bryce Young, in his first season as the starter. In this episode, the College Football Bros compare the two team's offenses by debating who has the better quarterback, running backs, receivers, offensive line, and coaching.
In the final episode of Big Ten preview week, the College Football Bros pick the winners of the West and East divisions. Then, they make their Big Ten Championship picks. The episode touches on Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin, but also some longer shots as they pick their favorite Big Ten bets with big payouts.
In this episode, the College Football Bros identify nine players in the Big Ten who are likely to break out in 2021. Teams covered include Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, and Wisconsin.
Penn State and Michigan both had uncharacteristically down years in 2020, but each team seems primed to bounce back. Jim Harbaugh enters 2021 on the hot seat. His biggest choice before the season will be who to start at quarterback between Cade McNamara, Alan Bowman, and JJ McCarthy. On defense, new coordinator Mike Macdonald takes over for Don Brown and has his work cut out for him coaching a group that struggled last year. At Penn State, James Franklin replaced his offensive coordinator with Mike Yurcich from Texas. He'll be tasked with getting more out of returning quarterback Sean Clifford. On defense, some key pieces depart on the line, but Franklin was aggressive in the transfer portal plugging holes on the roster. Which program is more likely to bounce back in 2021?
Big Ten preview weeks rolls on and the Bros looked at each school's schedule to pick out the 10 games they are most excited about heading into 2021.
The College Football Bros may stir up some controversy in this episode as they identify the most overrated and underrated teams in the Big Ten. The ratings they use as their baseline are a blend of Phil Steele, Athlon, and Lindy's Big Ten rankings. Tune in to find out whether Indiana, Northwestern, Purdue, Michigan State, Minnesota, Iowa, Penn State, Illinois, and Nebraska are brought up as overrated or underrated.
Scott Frost is off to a rough start at Nebraska and the fans are expecting a bowl game in 2021. The offense returns Adrian Martinez at quarterback, but his play needs to be more consistent and he has to reduce turnovers. The receiving corps has huge potential, but without proof of concept it remains a question mark. Defensively, the team took a step forward last year and returns a good amount of production. With a brutal schedule, will the Huskers improve enough to reach a bowl game and secure Scott Frost's job for another year?
Ohio State made a run to the CFP National Championship in 2020, but their defense let them down as Mac Jones and the Tide picked them apart. In 2021, the Buckeyes' offense is loaded yet again, as long as CJ Stroud or whoever starts at quarterback is a capable replacement for Justin Fields. The biggest question mark with the team is the pass defense. Will a full offseason under Kerry Coombs and some potential breakout pass rushing stars allow Ohio State to rebound on that side of the ball? Or will the defense be their fatal flaw yet again?
Big 12 preview week comes to a close with the Bros' championship picks. First, they make their predictions as to who will finish third in the conference. Then, they pick the two teams who will make the Big 12 Championship and who will win that matchup. Is everyone taking Oklahoma, or will one of the Bros side with Iowa State, TCU, Texas, Oklahoma State, or some other dark horse? Finally, they head to Vegas to make some longshot bets to win the conference.
OU and Texas are on their way out of the Big 12, but the College Football Bros think the conference has a chance to survive. If the Big 12 adds four quality programs to the "irate eight" of Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, and West Virginia, it could still be a pretty solid conference. Tune in to the episode to find out which four schools would help form this new Big 12.
The Big 12 has a reputation for great offenses, but the defenses have caught up in recent years. The Bros rank the top 5 Big 12 defenses heading into the 2021 college football season. Tune in to find out where Oklahoma, Iowa State, TCU, Oklahoma State, and West Virginia land on the list.
In this episode, the College Football Bros entertain the scenario in which the Big 12 eventually dissolves with all eight remaining members going their separate ways. Tune in to find out where Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, and West Virginia end up!
Oklahoma and Iowa State are the two favorites in the Big 12, but which X-factors could decide whether those teams or another dark horse wins the conference? In this episode, the College Football Bros touch not just on Oklahoma and Iowa State, but also Baylor, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Texas, TCU, and West Virginia.
In this episode, the College Football Bros break down the Texas Longhorns' outlook in 2021. Steve Sarkisian comes in from Alabama and has put together an impressive coaching staff. Offensively, he'll need to develop a young quarterback, either Casey Thompson or Hudson Card. Sark does inherit one of the best running backs in the country in Bijan Robinson, who is poised for a breakout 2021. On defense, Pete Kwiatkowski has his work cut out for him with a group that has underwhelmed in recent years. Can Sarkisian hit the ground running in Austin or will Texas suffer a slightly disappointing 8-4 season?
The Big 12 boasts an exciting list of offensive weapons. In this episode, the College Football Bros rank the top 10. Tune in to find out where Bijan Robinson (Texas), Deuce Vaughn (Kansas State), Marvin Mims (Oklahoma), Breece Hall (Iowa State), Quentin Johnston (TCU), Charlie Kolar (Iowa State), Xavier Hutchinson (Iowa State), Joshua Moore (Texas), Kennedy Brooks (Oklahoma), and Leddie Brown (West Virginia) fall on the list. At the end of the episode, the Bros list the honorable mentions.
Matt Campbell's Iowa State squad is getting a lot of hype heading into the 2021 college football season. It's easy to see why as they finished 2020 ranked in the top 10 and return more production than any other Big 12 school. Brock Purdy, Breece Hall, and Charlie Kolar lead an offense that is extremely efficient. Defensively, Will McDonald, Mike Rose, and Greg Eisworth return to form arguably the best defense in the conference. But is this group truly talented enough to make the College Football Playoff?
Oklahoma has made the College Football Playoff four times, but only once did they come close to winning a game. Heading into 2021, Lincoln Riley's Sooners are getting more hype than any OU team in recent memory. The Bros debate whether that hype is merited and if this OU team is a true threat to not just make the Playoff, but to actually win it all. Spencer Rattler is the Heisman favorite and his backfield partner Kennedy Brooks is back, so the offense will be strong as always. Defensively, Alex Grinch has the Sooners getting better every year. Will they take another step forward in 2021?
The ACC has been dominated by Clemson in recent years so they are the clear pick in the Atlantic division. However, the Bros discuss the possibility that another team takes that division and how that could happen. The Coastal division is a bit more wide open, but North Carolina and Miami are the two favorites. In the ACC Championship, are any of the Bros bold enough to pick against Clemson? Finally, at the end of the episode, they make their longshot bets to win the conference.
In this episode, the College Football Bros identify nine players in the ACC who are likely to break out in 2021. Teams covered include Clemson, Florida State, North Carolina, Miami, NC State, Pitt, and Louisville.
Virginia Tech has had a disappointing run in the past three years after what was a promising start to Justin Fuente's tenure with the Hokies. There are, however, a few other coaches feeling pressure in the ACC, as well: Dino Babers (Syracuse), David Cutcliffe (Duke), and Scott Satterfield (Louisville). Is Justin Fuente's seat the hottest of them all?
Rumors are swirling that Texas and Oklahoma could be leaving the Big 12 and heading to the SEC. In this episode, the College Football Bros examine those rumors and discuss the pros and cons both from the OU/Texas perspective, as well as the SEC perspective. After that, they discuss the dominoes that could fall after this potential move. What would the remaining schools in the Big 12 do? Are we headed for four 16-team super-conferences?
Clemson, North Carolina, and Miami appear to be the three best teams in the ACC, but who behind them are the most intriguing dark horses? In this episode, the Bros touch on Pittsburgh, NC State, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Louisville. The Pitt Panthers should be stingy on defense as always, but can Kenny Pickett finally lead a good offense? NC State had a bounce back year in 2020, can a healthy Devin Leary help them take the next step? Jeff Hafley had a promising first year leading Boston College, is Phil Jurkovec ready to take the leap and become one of the best quarterbacks in the country? The Hokies have disappointed in recent years under Justin Fuente, is the talent is still there in the starting 22 to make some noise? Wake Forest has a ton of returning production and a stacked receiving corps, will the good Sam Hartman show up for a full season? Louisville lost their top weapons on offense, will Malik Cunningham be able to cut down on turnovers with a green supporting cast?
In the ACC, Clemson is the clear favorite, but there are two teams in the tier right below them: North Carolina and Miami. The Hurricanes return the most production of any team in the conference, leaving D'Eriq King's health as the primary question mark. The Tar Heels have been recruiting well under Mack Brown and return possibly the best quarterback in the nation in Sam Howell, but he loses his four best weapons on offense. Which team is better positioned to win the Coastal division and mount the biggest challenge to Clemson in the ACC Championship?
The Florida State Seminoles have had a rough few years, but Mike Norvell is looking to take the first step towards becoming a national power again. The offense adds McKenzie Milton from UCF which could unlock the upside of the passing game. On defense, they added a plethora of transfers to help Adam Fuller put out a competent group. Can FSU overcome a brutal schedule to reach a bowl game in 2021?
ACC college football preview week begins with the Clemson Tigers. Dabo Swinney, DJ Uiagalelei, and co. begin the season with a tough test against Georgia, but the conference schedule is pretty light. Clemson avoids North Carolina and Miami from the Coastal. The defense is almost entirely intact and the defensive line looks to be the best in the country. But without Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne, will Clemson drop one game in ACC play in 2021?
Pac-12 college football preview week comes to a close with predictions for the 2021 Pac-12 North, South, and Championship game. The two favorites in the North they chose from were the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies. In the South, the three favorites are USC, Arizona State, and Utah. At the end of the episode, they give their longshot bets in the conference.
Arizona State, Utah, and USC are pretty much co-favorites in the Pac-12 South. Sunday's College Football Bros episode covered the Trojans, so today Michael and Ryan break down the 2021 Sun Devils and Utes. Both teams look to have fantastic defenses. Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley led an inexperienced group in 2020 to a successful season, so big things could be ahead in 2021. Antonio Pierce's group for Arizona State is full of talent and has tons of experience. The offenses both have big potential, but are not without question marks. Utah brings in Baylor transfer Charlie Brewer at quarterback, fresh off of a down year in 2020. ASU has tons of talent at the receiver position, but is somewhat lacking in experience and known quantities there. So which team is the bigger threat to win the Pac-12, Utah or ASU?
Pac-12 preview week rolls on as the CFB Bros take a look at the X-factors for every team in the Pac-12. Listen to find out which players, positions groups, or coaches will make or break Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Cal, Stanford, USC, UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah.
Washington technically won the Pac-12 North last year, but this season they'll need to face the Ducks in their quest for that crown. Defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski took his talents to Texas, but the Huskies still look to be solid enough on that side of the ball to accomplish their goals in 2021. On offense, Washington has three capable quarterbacks on the roster with Dylan Morris being the favorite to retain the job. Will the passing game take the step forward necessary to win the conference?
The Pac-12 is made up of six geographic pairings: Washington & Washington State, Oregon & Oregon State, Cal & Stanford, USC & UCLA, Arizona & Arizona State, and Utah & Colorado. In this episode, we rank those pairings for the 2021 college football season.
Mario Cristobal and the Oregon Ducks have won two straight Pac-12 championships, but can they take the next step and reach a College Football Playoff? The defense, led by star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, has been amassing talent the last few recruiting cycles that will give them a chance. On offense, Joe Moorhead enters year two as offensive coordinator with the only major question mark being at quarterback. Tyler Shough transferred to Texas Tech, which paves the way for Anthony Brown to be the likely starter in 2021. Is he good enough to lead the Ducks to the CFP?
USC head coach Clay Helton seems to be on one of college football's hottest seats every year. Heading into 2021, the pressure is on yet again to perform, especially with a dwindling buyout and a great quarterback in Kedon Slovis. On offense, the skill talent should be great as always with Drake London leading a deep receiving corps. The offensive line is the main concern, as the USC running game was terrible in 2020. On defense, Drake Jackson is an elite edge rusher, but the ceiling of this unit could be decided by number one overall recruit Korey Foreman. If he lives up to the hype, that pass rushing duo could make the entire defense look better. The schedule sets up well as USC avoids Oregon and Washington from the North, but will USC win enough games to save Clay Helton's job?
College Football Group of Five previews come to a close on the feed with an episode of picks! Michael and Ryan give their conference championship predictions for the AAC, Conference USA, MAC, Mountain West, and Sun Belt! In the AAC, the top contenders are Cincinnati and UCF, but who can play spoiler? Conference USA is wide open, but Michael and Ryan like Marshall, UAB, and UTSA. The MAC is always a crapshoot as Buffalo, Toledo, Ball State, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Kent State and probably a few others have legitimate chances! The Mountain West usually goes through Boise State, but San Jose State and Nevada have rock solid teams in 2021. The Sun Belt is as exciting as any conference at the top with Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, and Appalachian State returning great teams. Listen to hear all of their picks!
Every year, Power 5 college football programs poach some of the top Group of Five head coaches. In this episode, Michael and Ryan rank the most desirable G5 head coaches for future P5 jobs. Listen to find out where Luke Fickell (Cincinnati), Jamey Chadwell (Coastal Carolina), Billy Napier (Louisiana), Jay Norvell (Nevada), Gus Malzahn (UCF), Bill Clark (UAB), Brent Brennan (San Jose State), and Sean Lewis (Kent State) rank on their list, and hear some of the honorable mentions.
The Heisman Trophy almost always goes to a player from a Power 5 conference, but IF a Group of Five player did win it in 2021, who would it be? The Bros give their top 5 Heisman candidates from the AAC, Conference USA, MAC, Mountain West, and Sun Belt. Watch to find out where Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina), Desmond Ridder (Cincinnati), Dillon Gabriel (UCF), and Carson Strong (Nevada) fall on the list.
Boise State lost in the Mountain West Championship last season to San Jose State, but the Broncos are still the favorite headed into the 2021 college football season. They have two good options at quarterback (Hank Bachmeier and Jack Sears) and what should be a solid defense under the direction of new head coach Andy Avalos. Who are their biggest competitors in conference? Michael and Ryan break down the biggest threats, headlined by a Nevada team led by Carson Strong and a San Jose State team returning 20 starters. San Diego State, Fresno State, Wyoming, and Air Force also have a puncher's chance.
Coastal Carolina had a miraculous 2020 college football season under the direction of head coach Jamey Chadwell and freshman quarterback Grayson McCall. The Sun Belt will be very competitive yet again in 2021 with Louisiana and Appalachian State looking like the biggest threats to the Chanticleers. Michael and Ryan break down those teams, along with a couple darkhorses, and predict the winner of the Sun Belt in 2021.
Note: Technically Coastal Carolina and Louisiana split the Sun Belt championship in 2020 because the conference championship game was canceled, but Coastal was undefeated with a win over Louisiana so they were the "true" champs.
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn will make his UCF debut this fall. He inherits a great offense led by star quarterback Dillon Gabriel, but the defensive side of the ball is a question mark. Will the transfers Malzahn recruited to Orlando help the defense take the step forward needed to lead UCF to a successful season in year 1?
Question 1 of our college football preview season takes a look at the Cincinnati Bearcats' chances of reaching the College Football Playoff. Cincinnati is the clear favorite in the AAC and could potentially begin the season ranked in the top 10. Michael and Ryan break down Luke Fickell's squad, led by Desmond Ridder at quarterback and a stingy defense. Does the schedule, which includes Indiana and Notre Dame, give Cincinnati a realistic shot at the Playoff?
Michael and Ryan introduce preview season and discuss the updates to our Patreon which includes some more College Football Bros merch. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/collegefootballbros
Michael and Ryan, in Trey's absence, take questions from the listeners about Kirby Smart, the best RB rooms in college football, Baylor's 2021 outlook, and more!
The Bros project and rank the quarterbacks in every Power 5 conference, as well as the top G5/Independent quarterbacks. It is a long episode, but it's packed with information that will help get you ready for the 2021 season. If you prefer, all of this content is available on the YouTube channel as well.
Michael, Ryan, and Trey each came up with hypothetical props related to the 2021 season and ask the other Bros to choose over or under. The props include:
Over/under 1.5 Big 12 teams in the New Year’s Six? Over/under 2.5 QBs to pass for at least 40 touchdowns? Over/under 1 coaching change in the Big 12 before the 2022 season? Over/under 3 Pac-12 teams to finish in the Top 25? Over/under 1.5 ACC teams that will stay within 10 points of Clemson? Over/under 0.5 upsets in Notre Dame @ FSU, Alabama vs. Miami, and Louisiana @ Texas? Over/under 1.5 unbeaten teams going into bowl games? Over/under 1.5 Big 12 QB/RB duos with more combined touchdowns than Brock Purdy and Breece Hall? Over/under 6 ranked pass offense for Alabama? Over/under 0.5 service academy teams with at least 9 wins? Over/under 0.5 starts for TJ Finley at Auburn this year?
This episode has three trivia battles: Trey vs. Ryan, Michael vs. Trey, and Michael vs. Ryan. Play along as you listen!
The Bros decide whether they are In or Out on the polarizing teams, players, and coaches sent in by the Fourth Bros. These include Chip Kelly, LSU, Michigan's offense, Oklahoma's defense, Jim Harbaugh, and many more!
The Bros took a look at the schedules of every projected Top 15 team (per Athlon) and identified the games that are most likely to be their first loss of the season.
For the rest of the top 25 and several more teams, subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode! https://www.patreon.com/collegefootballbros
FanDuel released several dozen "Game of the Year" point spreads for the 2021 college football season. In this episode, the Bros discuss the most interesting and surprising of those spreads. Before they get to those spreads, they field a question from another European listener regarding Oregon QB Anthony Brown, and answer a trivia question from Ryan about the most successful CFB offenses since 2000.
The Bros give a quick preview of the major games in 2021 by predicting the locations ESPN College GameDay will visit every weekend this season. The bookends of Georgia vs. Clemson in Week 1 and Navy at Army at the end of the year were easy to predict, but listen to find out where GameDay might go in between!
Michael, Ryan, and Trey answer questions posed by the Fourth Bros on Instagram and Twitter. They touch on ACC skill talent, under-the-radar rivalries, which coach they could take in a fight, and much more!
The final conference in Head Coach Rankings Week is the SEC. Listen as the Bros run through a list which includes Nick Saban (Alabama), Sam Pittman (Arkansas), Bryan Harsin (Auburn), Dan Mullen (Florida), Kirby Smart (Georgia), Mark Stoops (Kentucky), Ed Orgeron (LSU), Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss), Mike Leach (Mississippi State), Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Shane Beamer (South Carolina), Josh Heupel (Tennessee), Jimbo Fisher (Texas A&M), and Clark Lea (Vanderbilt).
It is time to rank the head coaches in the Conference of Champions, the Pac-12! Michael, Ryan, and Trey explain their rationale for their consensus rankings of Jedd Fisch (Arizona), Herm Edwards (Arizona State), Justin Wilcox (Cal), Karl Dorrell (Colorado), Mario Cristobal (Oregon), Jonathan Smith (Oregon State), David Shaw (Stanford), Chip Kelly (UCLA), Clay Helton (USC), Kyle Whittingham (Utah), Jimmy Lake (Washington State), and Nick Rolovich (Washington State).
The Bros are on to the Big Ten in their quest to rank every Power Five head coach. Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank Bret Bielema (Illinois), Tom Allen (Indiana), Kirk Ferentz (Iowa), Mike Locksley (Maryland), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), Mel Tucker (Michigan State), P.J. Fleck (Minnesota), Scott Frost (Nebraska), Pat Fitzgerald (Northwestern), Ryan Day (Ohio State), James Franklin (Penn State), Jeff Brohm (Purdue), Greg Schiano (Rutgers), and Paul Chryst (Wisconsin).
Episode two of rankings week covers the Big 12 head coaches. Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank Dave Aranda (Baylor), Matt Campbell (Iowa State), Emmett Jones (Kansas), Chris Klieman (Kansas State), Lincoln Riley (Oklahoma), Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State), Gary Patterson (TCU), Steve Sarkisian (Texas), Matt Wells (Texas Tech), and Neal Brown (West Virginia). There are still three more conferences left, so be sure to subscribe in your podcast app and on YouTube!
It’s Head Coach Rankings Week! The Bros start off the week with the ACC. The top coach is clearly Dabo Swinney of Clemson, but listen to find out where the Bros ranked Jeff Hafley (Boston College), David Cutcliffe (Duke), Mike Norvell (FSU), Geoff Collins (Georgia Tech), Scott Satterfield (Louisville), Manny Diaz (Miami), Mack Brown (UNC), Dave Doeren (NC State), Pat Narduzzi (Pitt), Dino Babers (Syracuse), Bronco Mendenhall (Virginia), Justin Fuente (Virginia Tech), and Dave Clawson (Wake Forest).
The Bros combined 10 preseason top 25’s from popular sites and metrics to create a media consensus top 25. In this episode, they go through the entire list and give their thoughts on each team.
The NFL Draft is in two weeks, so the Bros welcomed on former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker. Ross gives his thoughts on the deepest position groups in the draft, the top QBs, his favorite offensive lineman, and how active NFL players view the draft.
College football trivia time! The Bros play a game called “Smart Ass” which consists of them attempting to guess which college football person, place, or thing the question-asker has chosen.
Unfortunately we had technical difficulties with the video version, so despite what we say in the episode, it is not on YouTube. I can't help but think this is somehow Trey's fault. Please yell at him on Twitter.
Back to the Sportsbook! Here are the prop bets the Bros will set lines for in this episode:
Will the Heisman winner win the National Championship in 2021? Will Texas A&M win a national title within 20 years? What will happen first: Alabama AND Clemson don’t make a Playoff in the same season OR Texas makes a Playoff? Will South Carolina beat Clemson in the next 5 years? Which QB transfer will have the best season? How many years will it take Rutgers to reach a bowl game? Most wins in 2021: Vanderbilt, Kansas, or Syracuse? Will there be a new team in the College Football Playoff in 2021? How many 1,000 yard rushers will we have in the 2021 season?
Let us know your best bets!
Let it ride! In this episode, the Bros are each creating their own sportsbook and letting bets roll in against their odds. Here are the prop bets they set lines for:
Will a Group of Five team make the Playoff in 2021? Will Nebraska make a Big Ten Championship game in the next three years? Who will be the next Pac-12 team to make the Playoff? Who will take the first snap at QB for LSU in 2021? Who will win more titles in the next ten years: Alabama + Clemson or the field? Which coach will either leave or be fired first: Dino Babers, Justin Fuente, Clay Helton, or Scott Frost? Will the 2021 Heisman winner be a QB or non-QB? Over/Under for the number of years it takes Michigan to beat Ohio State? Will the College Football Playoff expand by 2026?
Let us know on Twitter your best bets from this episode!
The College Basketball Bros are hosting the show this week to break down the 2021 NCAA Tournament. They discuss the best players in the Big Dance, the most intriguing storylines, sleeper picks, potential first round upsets, and best bets. The Bros also give out their Final Four and championship picks.
The Bros recap this offseason's transfer portal movement by answering five questions:
Who were the biggest transfer portal winners? Who were the biggest transfer portal losers? Which teams are relying the most on transfers? Which transfer is the most underrated? Who are the best players that are still in the portal?
Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel later this week to see our Top 5 Transfer QBs for 2021.
The Fourth Bros sent in a ton of great questions including:
Who is the most likely team to win the SEC not named Alabama? Does Minnesota return to 2019 form in 2021? Who is your College Football Playoff sleeper? Who will win the Ohio State QB battle? Who is the next UCF and Coastal Carolina? Can Indiana win the Big Ten East? What is your reaction to the Pac-12 schedule release? What are your thoughts on LSU this year? Who was the better player to never win a Heisman, Tua Tagovailoa or Trevor Lawrence? Over/under 7 wins for Nebraska in 2021? What are your thoughts on the future of NC State? Thoughts on a 16-team Playoff?
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It is Ryan’s turn on the hot seat this week as Michael quizzes him on college football trivia in the format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Can he beat Trey’s score of $32,000 from last week?
Trey is on the hot seat this week as Michael quizzes him on college football trivia in the format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Sarah put a ton of great work into the graphics for this episode so we encourage you to watch it on YouTube if you can! Subscribe and give us a thumbs up while you’re there!
2020 was not a typical first year for new head coaches, but the Bros are here to ruthlessly judge them anyway. They go through the list of 24 head coaching hires from last offseason, and discuss whether they feel better, worse, or about the same regarding the hire one year later. Listen to hear the Bros’ updated thoughts on Karl Dorrell, Sam Pittman, Jimmy Lake, Mike Leach, Lane Kiffin, Mike Norvell, and more!
National Signing Day has come and gone, so the Bros name the biggest winners and losers of the 2021 recruiting cycle. Teams like Alabama and Ohio State were clear winners, but who put together some under-the-radar good classes? The losers were more difficult to pick this year as class sizes varied based on available scholarships and the amount of transfers schools were taking. After selecting their winners and losers, the Bros make Super Bowl predictions.
The Bros share their takes and predictions from before the 2020 season that turned out horribly. After reliving their own worst calls (plus a few good ones), they move on to some hilariously awful takes from various media members and coaches. Finally, the Bros read some of the predictions sent in by Fourth Bros that did not go so well. Nobody’s perfect!
With the 2020 season behind them, the Bros turn their focus to the news that will affect teams in 2021. First, they discuss the latest hires at Tennessee (Josh Heupel) and Marshall (Charles Huff). Then, they go over the winners and losers from the draft declaration deadline. With the 2020 season not counting towards eligibility, this was a more relevant deadline than ever. After that, the Bros discuss the biggest transfers of the offseason thus far, including several talented quarterbacks finding new homes. Finally, they analyze some of the top offensive and defensive coordinator hires.
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The College Football Bros recognize the best and brightest from the 2020 season with the fourth annual Golden Bro Awards. There are awards recognizing the nation’s best offense, defense, offensive line, defensive line, surprise team, kicker, breakout player, defensive player, quarterback, runningback, wide receiver, assistant coach, head coach, game, Fourth Bro, and of course, the Heisbro Award for the nation’s most outstanding player. This is a black tie event so please dress accordingly.
The Alabama Crimson Tide have won the 2020 National Championship in dominant fashion. They finished 13-0 after their 52-24 beatdown of Ohio State. We discuss the game in depth before zooming out and discussing this team’s place in history. After that, the Bros take a ride on the Coaching Carousel as Jim Harbaugh reached a new deal with Michigan and Boise State hired Andy Avalos to replace Bryan Harsin. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, we will still have weekly episodes in the offseason!
The Bros begin the episode recapping two Playoff games that both ended in blowouts. The Rose Bowl was expected, as Alabama cruised past Notre Dame behind efficient performances from Mac Jones, Najee Harris, and eventual Heisman winner DeVonta Smith. The second Playoff Semifinal did not go as expected. Ohio State dominated the favorite Clemson as Justin Fields threw for six touchdowns, despite sustaining an injury on a hard hit in the second quarter. After the recaps, the Bros preview the CFP Championship between Alabama and Ohio State in Miami. The Tide are favored but the Bros are bullish on the Buckeyes' chances. They give their ATS picks and make some bold predictions about the national title. After that, the Bros break down the move by Texas to fire Tom Herman and hire Steve Sarkisian. They end the show with a recap of the rest of the bowl games!
The finalists for the Heisman Trophy were announced and the Bros discuss who they would vote for and who they think will win. After that, they analyze the Coaching Carousel as Arizona hired Jedd Fisch and UL-Monroe hired Terry Bowden. Next, they recap the bowls that were played since last recording, including a wild ending between Liberty and Coastal Carolina. Finally, they preview the last remaining non-New Year’s Six bowl games.
The New Year’s Six Bowls are fast approaching and the Bros are here to preview all of them. They begin with the Playoff Semifinals. Notre Dame is taking on Alabama in the Rose Bowl. None of the Bros are brave enough to pick the outright upset, but will the Irish keep it close? Next, they preview the Sugar Bowl between Ohio State and Clemson. Can Justin Fields bounce back from a poor effort against Northwestern or will Trevor Lawrence take advantage of a questionable Buckeye secondary to reach the CFP Championship? After the Playoff previews, the Bros move on to the other four NY6 Bowls (Cotton Bowl: Florida vs. OU, Peach Bowl: Georgia vs. Cincinnati, Fiesta Bowl: Oregon vs. Iowa State, Orange Bowl: Texas A&M vs. UNC). Be sure to follow the Bros on YouTube for more content!
Championship Week is in the books! The Bros recap all ten conference championship games before breaking down the decision by the CFP Committee to pick Notre Dame over Texas A&M. After that, they give their thoughts on Illinois hiring Bret Bielema and Auburn hiring Bryan Harsin. They end the podcast by making their bowl picks for the upcoming week.
Championship weekend is here! The Bros begin a packed episode by discussing the crazy endings from Week 15, including Florida throwing a shoe and 15 laterals from Western Michigan. After that, they take a ride on the Coaching Carousel, which seems to be in full force already. The Bros debate whether Auburn made the right decision in firing Gus Malzahn. Next, they break down every possible scenario for Selection Sunday. Finally, they preview the actual conference championships and close out the episode with a Questionable Finish.
Only one more week left until conference championship weekend! But first, the Bros discuss their takeaways from a Week 14 that was highlighted by BYU’s surprise visit to Coastal Carolina. They then discuss the Coaching Carousel with hires at Southern Miss and South Carolina, and firings at South Alabama and ULM. After that, the Bros preview Week 15 conference by conference, giving a breakdown of the games that matter in all ten conference championship races. The Questionable Finish touches on which games the Bros would like to add to this year’s schedule and, of course, their Upset Specials.
Week 13 featured Oregon State taking down Oregon, Michigan State upsetting Northwestern, and Iowa State (basically) clinching a Big 12 title berth. The Bros discuss all of the big games from the past weekend, including some historic individual performances from Jaret Patterson and Sarah Fuller. Their segments cover the firing of Derek Mason at Vanderbilt and the realistic remaining Playoff scenarios for each top team. Then, the Bros make their Week 14 picks, including GameDay’s choice this weekend of Liberty @ Coastal Carolina! The Questionable Finish touches on the misery of being a Husker fan lately and, of course, our Upset Specials.
Happy Thanksgiving! The Bros share their biggest takeaways from a Week 12 that included impressive performances from OU, JT Daniels, Northwestern, and Cincinnati. Then, they discuss the fan bases that should be the most and least thankful for their start to the 2020 season. After that, the Bros make their picks for a Thanksgiving weekend slate that includes Iowa State @ Texas, Notre Dame @ UNC, and Auburn @ Alabama. The Questionable Finish touches on which Bro would win in an eating contest.
Week 11 takeaways include thoughts on a bad 2-0 start for USC, Kyle Trask’s Heisman candidacy, and Jim Harbaugh’s struggles at Michigan. After that, the Bros discuss the firing of Will Muschamp at South Carolina and Ryan lists the Top 5 candidates to replace him. Next, they make their Week 12 picks including Wisconsin @ Northwestern, Indiana @ Ohio State, and Oklahoma State @ Oklahoma. As always, they close out the show with a Questionable Finish and their Upset Special picks. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord server!
The Bros break down a crazy game in South Bend with Notre Dame beating Clemson in double overtime. Their other Week 10 Takeaways touch on Florida’s big win over Georgia, crazy results in the Big Ten East, and Gary Andersen getting fired at Utah State. After that, they enter the Trivia Zone as Michael sheds light on the unfortunate start for Chubba Purdy at Florida State. Then, the Bros give their picks for a Week 11 slate that has unfortunately lost some quality matchups due to COVID-19. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord server!
The Bros learned a lot from Week 9 and share their biggest takeaways to start the show. The takeaways include the fact that Michigan’s offense may not be as good as everyone thought, Texas was lucky to beat Oklahoma State and Cincinnati’s offense has come alive. Next, they answer questions from the listeners which touch on LSU’s struggles, highly ranked teams’ chances of making the Playoff, and how the CFP Committee will evaluate teams who have played different numbers of games. After that, the Bros make their picks for a Week 10 slate that is LOADED with great games, most notably Clemson @ ND and Florida vs. Georgia. Also, don’t forget the return of the MAC and the Pac-12! The Questionable Finish and Upset Specials close out the episode, as always.
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The Pac-12 is BACK, folks! In this episode, the Bros preview the 2020 Pac-12 season, giving an in-depth breakdown of all 12 teams. Their first segment, Fact or Fiction, covers whether Kayvon Thibodeaux is the best defensive player in the conference and the likelihood of a 1-loss Pac-12 champ making the College Football Playoff. After that, the Bros present their tiered rankings of the Pac-12 North and go over/under on the win totals for Cal, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Washington, and Washington State. Next, they do the same for the South, discussing Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, UCLA, USC, and Utah. Michael is then put on the Hot Seat to discuss the top receivers in the conference and the coaches with the hottest seats. Finally, the Bros wrap up their Pac-12 preview with a Questionable Finish and some bold predictions.
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The Bros start the episode by reflecting on the craziest game of the weekend, Penn State @ Indiana. Was Michael Penix in or out? They also discuss the unfortunate situation at Wisconsin with Graham Mertz testing positive for COVID-19. After their Week 8 Takeaways, they move onto their segment “Yeah, but...” in which they poke holes in popular thoughts about certain highly ranked teams. Next, the Bros make their Week 9 ATS picks including the clear game of the weekend: Ohio State @ Penn State. The Questionable Finish touches on fashion and terrible referee calls.
The Bros are a little late this week but still gave an abbreviated recap of Week 7, discussing their biggest takeaways from the weekend. The upcoming slate of games for Week 8 is a bit more full with the return of the Big Ten. The Bros give their against-the-spread picks for all of the biggest matchups, including Iowa State @ Oklahoma State and Michigan @ Minnesota. In the Questionable Finish, they touch on some crazy bounces in recent college football history and of course make their Upset Special picks.
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The Big Ten is BACK (next week)! The Bros clearly have a lot to say about the conference as this is their longest episode ever. In their “Call me crazy” segment, they debate who has the better receiving corps between Purdue and Ohio State. Then, they give their tiered rankings of the Big Ten East and debate the over/under season win totals for Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, and Rutgers. After that, they move on to the West and do the same for Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Ryan is then put on the Hot Seat and asked which player will lead the Big Ten in rushing yards and which teams will take the biggest steps forward/back in terms of wins. To end the show, the Bros give their Big Ten Championship picks and make bold predictions in the Questionable Finish.
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Week 6 was nuts. The Bros recap OU-Texas, Texas A&M-Florida, Alabama-Ole Miss, and several more wild finishes across the country. In their segments, Ryan lists the Top 5 blowouts in matchups between ranked teams, and Michael asks trivia questions relating to Mississippi State’s historically inept offensive performance last weekend. Week 7 has a few good games but the clear game of the week and possibly the year is Georgia @ Alabama. Listen to get the Bros' picks on that game as well as their Upset Specials in the Questionable Finish.
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The Big 12 upsets continued last weekend and the Bros are here to break down what has happened to OU and Texas. They also debate who is now the favorite to win the conference. After they recap Week 5, the Bros analyze the new Pac-12 schedules and Trey gives a surprise Top 5 List. Week 7 picks include the Red River Shootout between OU and Texas, Virginia Tech @ UNC, Tennessee @ Georgia, and Miami @ Clemson. The episode ends with a Questionable Finish, including Upset Specials.
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The first week of SEC play was very entertaining with Mike Leach and KJ Costello taking the conference by storm. The Bros are here to break down that result as well as some wild games in the Big 12 which featured OU blowing a big lead against Kansas State, and Texas staging a miraculous comeback against Texas Tech. In their segments, the Bros briefly touch on the return of the Pac-12 before identifying the under-the-radar breakout players of the season, thus far. After that, they make their ATS picks for a week 5 slate that includes Texas A&M @ Alabama, Memphis @ SMU, OU @ Iowa State, and Auburn @ Georgia. As always, they close out the episode with a Questionable Finish and their Upset Specials.
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The Bros quickly recap the biggest games from Week 3 including Oklahoma State struggling against Tulsa, UCF pulling away against Georgia Tech, and Miami’s offense rolling over Louisville. In their segment this week, each of the Bros is able to take two mulligans from their predictions in the preview episodes. Then, they preview a pretty full Week 4 slate with the SEC teams playing their first games and Big 12 play getting underway. The Bros end the podcast by giving their Upset Special picks.
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The SEC is BACK this weekend and, just in time, the Bros decided to preview its 10-game conference-only season. Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt all get thorough breakdowns. The Bros also debate the most likely Heisman winner, the best new head coach, and the likelihood of getting two teams in the Playoff. Trey gives his thoughts in the “Hot Seat” segment on which QB will throw the most interceptions and who will win SEC Coach of the Year. The Bros close out the episode by giving bold predictions for the 2020 season.
Big news broke yesterday as the Big Ten announced it will be returning in late October. The Bros discuss that announcement and the Big Ten’s wild past few weeks. Then, they recap an eventful Week 2 which included big upsets by Louisiana over Iowa State, Arkansas State over Kansas State, and Georgia Tech over FSU. Next, the Bros make their Week 3 picks against the spread. A few cancellations have resulted in a relatively weak slate, but there are still a few intriguing games including Appalachian State @ Marshall and Miami @ Louisville. The Bros close out the episode with a very entertaining Questionable Finish.
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It’s a “Group of Three” this season and with only three Power Five conferences playing (as of now), they are getting much more TV exposure. As such, the Bros wanted to squeeze in an episode breaking these teams down before conference play begins. The AAC is very strong yet again as Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, and UCF each return several key pieces. Conference USA is up for grabs as UAB, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Western Kentucky, and FAU could all easily find themselves in the conference championship. The Sun Belt, off to a strong start in the non-conference, appears much stronger this season. Louisiana and Appalachian State are the clear favorites, but can Arkansas State or a longshot crash the party?
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ACC and Big 12 schools get their start this weekend and the Bros are very excited for a larger slate of football games. But first, they recap a Week 1 that had some promising performances from a few Sun Belt schools and dominant outings from Army and BYU. Then, they look ahead to that Week 2 slate and make their against-the-spread picks in all of the biggest games, including UAB @ Miami and Clemson @ Wake Forest. Finally, the Bros end the episode with a Questionable Finish and the return of their “Upset Specials”.
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Plenty of Big 12 teams get their start this weekend so the Bros decided to give an in-depth breakdown of all 10 teams from the heartland. The first segment, “Call Me Crazy”, features bold proclamations including an Oklahoma upset by Iowa State. Next, the Bros give their tiered rankings for the conference and pick over or under for each team’s season win total. Listen to find out where Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech, and West Virginia fall in the rankings. Michael is then put on the Hot Seat to make a Big 12 Heisman bet and predict the next coach to leave or be fired. Finally, they make their Big 12 title picks (Ryan does not pick OU) and end the episode with a Questionable Finish.
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FBS FOOTBALL IS HERE! But first, the Bros cover the latest news in the world of college football including Jamie Newman sitting out and the circus surrounding the Big Ten’s start date. Then, at long last, they preview actual football games! From South Alabama @ Southern Miss to BYU @ Navy, the Bros give their picks for every FBS matchup this weekend.
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It is finally preview season! The Bros start off their previews with the new-look 15 team ACC. In "Fact or Fiction", they debate who has the hotter seat between Manny Diaz of Miami and Justin Fuente of Virginia Tech, and discuss who they would rather draft in a fantasy league between Sam Howell of UNC and Trevor Lawrence of Clemson. Next, they rank all 15 teams, separate them into four tiers, and give their over/under season win total picks. Tune in to find out if the Bros are up or down on Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. After the team previews, Ryan is put on the Hot Seat and asked for his darkhorse Heisman candidate, his top freshman, and top wide receiver in the conference. Finally, they close out the show with the return of the Questionable Finish.
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Once again, Ryan and Trey matched up in a college football trivia battle. This time, the format is inspired by the BBC game show “Only Connect”. The point of the game is to identify connections between sets of clues (players, coaches, teams, etc.). Shout out to the Reign of Troy Radio USC podcast who did such a great job with this idea that we wanted to try it as well!
With the season approaching, the Bros discuss the latest news regarding COVID-19 on college campuses. Then, they move on to a lighter subject and attempt to build a Dream Team for the 2020 season. Together, they build a roster, selecting everything from the starting quarterback to the punter. Let us know on social media the biggest snubs from our team.
The college football world received some bad news this week with the Big Ten and Pac-12 canceling fall sports due to COVID-19. The Bros first give their thoughts on the #WeWantToPlay movement led by Trevor Lawrence. Then, they discuss the specific reasons the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences gave for their decisions. The strongest criticism of the Big Ten’s decision came from Nebraska, how do the Bros feel about the response from their beloved Huskers? After that, the Bros discuss what is next for the Big 12, ACC, and SEC as they move forward with their plans for a fall season. Finally, they debate the possibility of an abbreviated spring football season.
With conferences announcing schedules, Pac-12 and Big Ten players fighting for additional rights, marquee players skipping the season, and Phil Jurkovec of Boston College being declared eligible, this episode was heavy on news. After breaking down those news items, the Bros went through the Power 5 conferences and predicted the coaches who will still be in their current position five years from now.
The Bros discuss the ACC’s decision to go to an 11-game schedule and answer several questions from the listeners including:
How crucial is it for USC, Texas, and Miami to get back to consistent 10+ win seasons? Who are the top coaching candidates to take over at Alabama after Saban retires? If the 2020 season doesn’t happen, which team will have missed its best breakthrough opportunity? What G5 teams have a realistic shot at playing in a NY6 bowl this season? Who will start at quarterback for Georgia, Jamie Newman or JT Daniels? How would you rank the Power 5 conferences? Favorite baseball team and player? Rank the order in which you think we will see each of the four major Florida teams (Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF) make a college football playoff in the future. Would the G5 be better off playing spring football? If the 2006 Rose Bowl is the greatest game of the Bros’ lifetime, what's number 2? How feasible would a CFB bubble be?
The Bros compete in two fantasy draft battles in this episode. In the first draft, they each attempt to build a “Dream School”. They have to select their campus, stadium, cafeteria restaurants, nickname, school colors, fight song, football team head coach, and conference. Then, they each name their universities and leave it up to the listeners to decide who drafted the best school. In the second draft, they each attempt to draft the perfect day of vacation. This includes the location, hotel chain, daytime activity, dinner cuisine, nighttime activity, and college football companion. Let us know on on Twitter and Instagram (@CFBbros) who you think had the best drafts!
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This episode is full of the Bros’ favorite segments. In Fact or Fiction, the Bros discuss a pivotal season for Tom Herman at Texas, Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence as NFL prospects, and JT Daniels’ chances of starting at Georgia. In the Trivia Zone, Michael asks Trey and Ryan to name every team in the last three years to rush for 500+ yards in a game. Next, Ryan names the Top 5 athletes who were ahead of their time. In their “Call me crazy” segment, the Bros discuss OU’s chances of winning the Big 12, the best defensive lines in the ACC, and USC’s chances of running the table in the Pac-12. The Clairvoyant Bros even make an appearance, albeit one mired by technical difficulties. Finally, the episode ends with a Questionable Finish.
Which college football players and coaches could have the largest positive or negative effect on their team in 2020? The Bros list ten of the biggest X-Factors and give their thoughts on how they will perform in the upcoming season. Those X-Factors are:
LSU’s offense Oregon QB Tyler Shough Oklahoma’s defense Houston’s redshirt strategy Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders Michigan QB play Clemson’s young receivers Georgia QB Jamie Newman and OC Todd Monken COVID-19
Place your bets! The College Football Bros are playing the role of sportsbook managers in this episode. Each of them made up three prop bets about the 2020 season. Tune in to hear whether they are going over or under on the following totals:
Over/under 4.5 for Spencer Rattler's finish in Heisman voting this year? Over/under 11.5 interceptions for Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence combined? Over/under 1.5 SEC coaches to be fired before the 2021 season begins? Over/under 0.5 Pac-12 teams in the Playoff? Over/under 1.5 quarterbacks to make a start for Alabama this year? Over/under 10.5 passing touchdowns by Rutgers quarterbacks this year? Over/under 0.5 undefeated teams? Over/under 3.5 Big Ten teams to finish ranked in the top 15? Over/under 12.5 sacks for Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux?
The Bros saved the SEC for last! Listen as they run through a list which includes Mac Jones (Alabama), Feleipe Franks (Arkansas), Bo Nix (Auburn), Kyle Trask (Florida), Jamie Newman (Georgia), Terry Wilson (Kentucky), Myles Brennan (LSU), John Rhys Plumlee (Ole Miss), KJ Costello (Mississippi State), Shawn Robinson (Missouri), Ryan Hilinski (South Carolina), Jarrett Guarantano (Tennessee), Kellen Mond (Texas A&M), and Ken Seals (Vanderbilt).
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The Conference of Champions is the focus of this quarterback rankings episode. Michael, Ryan, and Trey explain their rationale for their consensus rankings of Grant Gunnell (Arizona), Jayden Daniels (Arizona State), Chase Garbers (Cal), Tyler Lytle (Colorado), Tyler Shough (Oregon), Tristan Gebbia (Oregon State), Davis Mills (Stanford), Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA), Kedon Slovis (USC), Jake Bentley (Utah), Kevin Thomson (Washington), and Cammon Cooper (Washington State).
The Big Ten has a difficult group of quarterbacks to rank, but the Bros gave it a shot anyway! Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank Brandon Peters (Illinois), Michael Penix (Indiana), Spencer Petras (Iowa), Josh Jackson (Maryland), Dylan McCaffrey (Michigan), Rocky Lombardi (Michigan State), Tanner Morgan (Minnesota), Adrian Martinez (Nebraska), Peyton Ramsey (Northwestern), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Sean Clifford (Penn State), Jack Plummer (Purdue), Art Sitkowski (Rutgers), and Jack Coan (Wisconsin). Let us know your thoughts on social media!
On to episode two of 2020 QB rankings week! Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank the ten starting quarterbacks in the Big 12. Those ten projected starters are Charlie Brewer (Baylor), Brock Purdy (Iowa State), Miles Kendrick (Kansas), Skylar Thompson (Kansas State), Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma), Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State), Max Duggan (TCU), Sam Ehlinger (Texas), Alan Bowman (Texas Tech), and Jarret Doege (West Virginia). There are still three more conferences to go this week, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already!
The Bros are releasing FIVE episodes this week! In each show, they will rank the quarterbacks of a different Power 5 conference. They start off the week with the ACC. Listen to find out where Dennis Grosel (Boston College), Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), Chase Brice (Duke), James Blackman (FSU), James Graham (Georgia Tech), Micale Cunningham (Louisville), D’Eriq King (Miami), Sam Howell (UNC), Devin Leary (NC State), Kenny Pickett (Pitt), Tommy DeVito (Syracuse), Brennan Armstrong (Virginia), Hendon Hooker (Virginia Tech), and Sam Hartman (Wake Forest) rank.
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The Bros embrace debate in this episode. They cover some controversial college football people and topics heading into the 2020 season. Are the Bros in or out on Todd Graham (Hawaii), Adrian Martinez (Nebraska), the early signing period, Justin Fuente (Virginia Tech), Bo Nix (Auburn), and a possible one-time transfer exception? To end the show, they give their opinions on a couple of non-college football topics: the designated hitter and mayonnaise.
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The Fourth Bros came through as always with a great batch of questions. Who are each of the Bros’ surprise teams? Who was the worst hire of the coaching carousel? How many years until Texas makes the Playoff? Listen to hear the Bros’ answers to these questions and many more.
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College football’s transfer portal saw a lot of action this offseason and the Bros are here to break it down. In this episode, they discuss the most intriguing transfers for the 2020 season. Each Bro names one player who transferred into the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC, and G5 that has their attention. Players like D’Eriq King and Jamie Newman of course come up in the conversation, but so do some under-the-radar players like Justus Reed and Coy Cronk. As we stated in the episode, check out MyFrontPageStory.com (Promo code: Bros20) for the perfect Father’s Day gift.
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Quizmaster Michael, with the help of scorekeeper Sarah, asks Trey a series of questions about the 1998 college football season. Several questions center around the BCS, which was first instituted that season. In the final rapid fire round, Trey attempts to name the head coach of every team that finished in the top 15 of the final 1998 AP poll. Listen to find out if he beats Ryan's score of 18 from last week. Also, be sure to check out our T-shirts for sale because Friday is the last day to buy at collegefootballbros.com/merch.
This is a special episode for two reasons: (1) The Bros introduced a new trivia format and (2) Sarah made her YouTube debut! Quizmaster Michael leads Ryan through a gauntlet of trivia questions related to the NCAA Football video game franchise from EA Sports. The first several questions are multiple choice and the final question is a rapid fire round in which Ryan has to rack his brain to remember the best players from the NCAA Football 14 game. Play along throughout the episode! Shout out to the No Dunks podcast for this trivia format. Also, be sure to check out our T-shirts for sale, only available for one more week at collegefootballbros.com/merch.
The Bros answer several questions related to college football as well as a few that are off-topic. The episode touches on whether two Big Ten teams could make the Playoff, when Florida will get over the Georgia hump, which team will have the next “Clemson-like” rise to greatness, and much more! Last but not least, the Bros finally have merch available! For the next two weeks, you can buy a College Football Bros T-shirt here: www.collegefootballbros.com/merch
The Bros rank the top 10 head coaches in college football. Where did Ryan Day (Ohio State), Jimbo Fisher (Texas A&M), James Franklin (Penn State), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), Dan Mullen (Florida), Ed Orgeron (LSU), Lincoln Riley (Oklahoma), Nick Saban (Alabama), Kirby Smart (Georgia), and Dabo Swinney (Clemson) rank? In addition, they rank the top 5 Group of Five + Independent head coaches. Listen to hear the Bros’ thoughts on Bill Clark (UAB), Luke Fickell (Cincinnati), Bryan Harsin (Boise State), Billy Napier (Louisiana), and Ken Niumatalolo (Navy). Let the Bros know on social media what you thought of their lists!
The Bros are bravely putting out SEC head coach rankings for public consumption (please let their parents and spouses know that they loved them). Listen as they run through a list which includes Nick Saban (Alabama), Sam Pittman (Arkansas), Gus Malzahn (Auburn), Dan Mullen (Florida), Kirby Smart (Georgia), Mark Stoops (Kentucky), Ed Orgeron (LSU), Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss), Mike Leach (Mississippi State), Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Will Muschamp (South Carolina), Jeremy Pruitt (Tennessee), Jimbo Fisher (Texas A&M), and Derek Mason (Vanderbilt). This is the conclusion of head coach rankings week, hope you enjoyed it!
This episode covers the most difficult group of head coaches to rank: the Pac-12. Michael, Ryan, and Trey explain their rationale for their consensus rankings of Kevin Sumlin (Arizona), Herm Edwards (Arizona State), Justin Wilcox (Cal), Karl Dorrell (Colorado), Mario Cristobal (Oregon), Jonathan Smith (Oregon State), David Shaw (Stanford), Chip Kelly (UCLA), Clay Helton (USC), Kyle Whittingham (Utah), Jimmy Lake (Washington State), and Nick Rolovich (Washington State).
We have reached hump day in rankings week and the Bros are on to the Big Ten. Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank Lovie Smith (Illinois), Tom Allen (Indiana), Kirk Ferentz (Iowa), Mike Locksley (Maryland), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), Mel Tucker (Michigan State), P.J. Fleck (Minnesota), Scott Frost (Nebraska), Pat Fitzgerald (Northwestern), Ryan Day (Ohio State), James Franklin (Penn State), Jeff Brohm (Purdue), Greg Schiano (Rutgers), and Paul Chryst (Wisconsin). Let us know on social media your thoughts on our rankings!
Episode two of rankings week takes the Bros to the heartland. Listen to find out how Michael, Ryan, and Trey rank the ten head coaches in the Big 12. Those ten coaches of course are Dave Aranda (Baylor), Matt Campbell (Iowa State), Les Miles (Kansas), Chris Klieman (Kansas State), Lincoln Riley (Oklahoma), Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State), Gary Patterson (TCU), Tom Herman (Texas), Matt Wells (Texas Tech), and Neal Brown (West Virginia). There are still three more conferences to go this week, so be sure to subscribe in your podcast app and on YouTube!
The Bros are releasing FIVE new episodes this week! In each episode, they will rank the head coaches of a different Power 5 conference. They start off the week with the ACC. The top coach is obviously Dabo Swinney of Clemson, but listen to find out where the Bros ranked Jeff Hafley (Boston College), David Cutcliffe (Duke), Mike Norvell (FSU), Geoff Collins (Georgia Tech), Scott Satterfield (Louisville), Manny Diaz (Miami), Mack Brown (UNC), Dave Doeren (NC State), Pat Narduzzi (Pitt), Dino Babers (Syracuse), Bronco Mendenhall (Virginia), Justin Fuente (Virginia Tech), and Dave Clawson (Wake Forest). Also, subscribe to the College Football Bros Podcast on YouTube to see their fancy new graphics (thanks Sarah!).
With the NFL draft taking place over the new few days, the Bros decided to put a college football spin on drafting. They drafted the next likely teams to make their first ever Playoff appearance, the next head coach to be fired, true freshmen quarterbacks to make the most starts in 2020, wide receivers with the best chance to win the Biletnikoff Award, and finally the 2020 Heisman winner. They also took a look back at their 2019 drafts to see who made the best predictions. Let us know who we left out in each draft!
In their YouTube debut, the Bros play a game that has been making the rounds on Twitter: You can only keep three. The first five images are CFB-themed and include everything from stadiums to mascots. The rest of the images are related to fast food and snacks. Let us know if you enjoy the video format!
The Bros interviewed former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker this episode. Ross discussed his journey from high school to Princeton, the recruiting process, and his transition from the Ivy League to the NFL. He also gave the listeners a fascinating overview of the process he goes through each week to prepare to call games on CBS Sports. After that, Ross listed his favorite CFB venues in terms of atmospheres and, of course, press box buffets. Be sure to check out the Ross Tucker family of podcasts at rosstucker.com.
The Bros played another game this week! The game is called "Smart Ass" and it consists of the Bros attempting to guess which college football person, place, or thing the question-asker has chosen. Try to play along as you listen!
The Fourth Bros came through with some excellent college football-related "Would You Rathers", as well as some disgusting off-topic ones. The questions included "Would you rather start this season with Sam Ehlinger or Sam Howell?", "Would you rather have Clay Helton as your coach or Art Sitkowski as your QB?", and "Would you rather have edible spaghetti hair that regrows every night or sweat maple syrup?". If you enjoy this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon where we will be releasing a bonus "Would You Rather" episode in the next few days!
In a special throwback edition, the Bros take a look back at one of the greatest college football games of all time: the 2006 Rose Bowl. This was the BCS Championship for the 2005 season and pitted #1 USC against #2 Texas. The Bros recap the most memorable moments of the game and hand out awards including the "Holy Crap!" Play of the Game and the most Underrated Performance. Check out the game on YouTube before you listen!
In the Bros' 150th episode, they play the College Football Match Game! Sarah is the star of the show and asks the Bros questions about the 2020 season. Topics covered include impact QB transfers, coaches on the hot seat, potential G5 New Year’s Six participants, QB competitions, and (over?) hyped teams. Trey ends the episode with his Top 5 favorite game shows. Thanks for supporting our first 150 episodes, here’s to 150 more!
Time to get weird! This episode touches on basically everything but football. Topics discussed include toilet paper, bears, video games, movies, meme culture, dentures, deodorant, pigs, and much more. Thank you to all of the Fourth Bros for sending in a great batch of questions!
In this episode, the Bros answer college football-related questions from the listeners. Topics covered include: Jamie Newman's Heisman chances, expectations for Michigan State, conference realignment, top games of 2020, NC State's future, San Diego State under Brady Hoke, and Arkansas recruiting. Stay tuned later this week for part two of Ask the Bros in which they answer off-topic questions!
The Bros get back to real football talk this week and begin the episode by discussing Colorado's hiring of Karl Dorrell. After that, they look back at all 27 first-year head coaches from the 2019 season and decide whether they are now more or less confident in the hire. In between the list of 27 coaches, the Bros enter the Trivia Zone as Ryan quizzes Michael and Trey on legendary head coaches. As a reminder, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon to get access to all of our bonus episodes!
We all watch the same commercials over and over again throughout the college football season. In this episode, the Bros rank the 10 worst commercials of the 2019 season. Let us know on social media which ads we missed!
The coaching carousel continues to spin as Michigan State hired Mel Tucker to be their next head coach. The Bros discuss the ramifications of that move for Cincinnati, Michigan State, and Colorado. After that, they recap the highlights of the 2020 recruiting cycle by declaring the biggest winners and losers of the class. Finally, they end the show with a trivia question about the top-rated quarterbacks of the last 20 years.
Maury Povich joins the show to host an episode of his smash hit trivia show: Twenty-One. Ryan and Trey match up in what is sure to be another epic battle of college football wits. After that, the Bros catch up on the latest news in the college football world, including Mark Dantonio's sudden retirement and the transfers of KJ Costello and Chase Brice. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe on Patreon for additional trivia episodes and other bonus content!
As promised, the Bros finally get to all of the new coordinator hires, transfers, and draft declarations that have flooded in since the end of the season. They also unveil a (sort of) new segment called Trivia Zone as Ryan and Trey attempt to remember the best punt returners of the last 20 years. Lastly, the Bros give their Super Bowl predictions including a few prop recommendations.
Most listeners think the Bros are perfect. They mostly are, but this episode touches on the rare exceptions. Trey was high on Keytaon Thompson, Ryan was all over the U, and Michael picked Michigan to reach the Playoff. Tune in to hear the rest of their terrible predictions! The Bros also share some of the worst preseason takes from the world of social media. Finally, they end the show by discussing Baylor hiring Dave Aranda, Hawaii hiring Todd Graham, SDSU promoting Brady Hoke, and D'Eriq King transferring to Miami.
Joe Burrow and LSU capped off one of the most impressive seasons in college football history with a 42-25 win over Clemson. The Bros recap the major plays and matchups that led to LSU's victory. After that, they discuss Mike Leach at Mississippi State, Nick Rolovich at Wazzu, Justin Fuente rumors, Joe Brady's departure from LSU, Jamie Newman's transfer to UGA, and D'Eriq King's options. Finally, with the help of Sarah McLachlan, the Bros say goodbye to the 2019 college football season.
The last game of the 2019 season is finally here! The Bros give their extensive thoughts on the matchup between LSU and Clemson. They make their CFP Championship picks against the spread, the total, and in the prop markets. Additionally, they discuss the impact this game could have on the legacies of each team and their respective quarterbacks. After that, they move on to the coaching carousel to react to the latest news at Mississippi State and Baylor. Finally, the Bros recap every bowl game that has transpired since last episode.
The Bros give in-depth recaps of both the Peach Bowl (LSU vs. OU) and the Fiesta Bowl (Ohio State vs. Clemson). In the Peach Bowl section of the episode, they discuss Joe Burrow's record-breaking performance and where Oklahoma goes from here. Trey then leads the discussion of the Fiesta Bowl as the Bros touch on all of the crazy and controversial plays in the game. To end the show, they recap some more bowl games and give a brief preview of the CFP Championship.
The Bros recap the latest non-New Year's Six bowl games (don't worry they will be back soon to discuss the Playoff games!). After that, they preview and make their ATS picks for the remaining slate of FIFTEEN bowls. No nonsense this episode, all football!
In this episode, the Bros preview every New Year's Six game. They start with the non-Playoff games: Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl. Then Michael lists the Top 5 players and coaches with the best names for Christmas. Finally, they preview the Peach Bowl between Oklahoma and LSU, and the Fiesta Bowl between Clemson and Ohio State.
Merry Christmas! For the first time in the history of the podcast, the Bros recorded this episode in the same room! They recap the first nine bowl games that are already in the books including upsets by Kent State, Liberty, and FAU. After that, they play a fun college football trivia game called "Who am I?" which is a must-listen. Then, they preview the upcoming weekend's bowl games including Iowa vs. USC in the Holiday Bowl and Notre Dame vs. Iowa State in the Camping World Bowl. In the Questionable Finish, Ryan lists the top 5 most memorable Newman family Christmas moments. Stay tuned to the feed for an upcoming New Year's Six and Playoff preview episode!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Bros, as always, are here to preview and recap EVERY bowl game. In Part 1, they tackle the first ten games, including the Las Vegas Bowl between Chris Petersen's Washington and Boise State. Also, the Bros give their thoughts on the latest head coaching hires including Jeff Hafley to Boston College. Be sure to join our Bowl Mania pool if you haven't already!
The College Football Bros recognize the best and brightest from the 2019 season with the third annual Golden Bro Awards. There are awards recognizing the nation’s best offense, defense, OL, DL, surprise team, kicker, breakout player, defensive player, QB, RB, WR, assistant coach, head coach, game, 4th Bro, and of course, the Heisbro Award for the nation’s most outstanding player. This is a black tie event so please dress accordingly.
The Bros recap all ten conference championships including Oklahoma's thrilling overtime win over Baylor and Utah's no-show in the Pac-12 Championship. After that, they give their thoughts on the coaching carousel including coaches on the way out (Petersen, Bobo, Tedford) and coaches taking over new jobs (Lake, Kiffin, Norvell, Drinkwitz, Pittman, Scott, Rahne, Traylor). Then, Trey tries to predict the Top 5 vote-getters in the Heisman race. Finally, the Questionable Finish covers must-see bowl games and this weekend's Army-Navy matchup.
Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma all won as favorites, but the Bros discuss Auburn playing spoiler to Alabama’s Playoff hopes. After recapping week 14, they review the Coaching Carousel, including a shocking move by Chris Petersen, and set the stage for the potential Playoff and New Year’s Six implications of this weekend. The Bros preview all ten conference championships before closing the episode with a Questionable Finish in which they go on the record with Playoff picks!
Arizona State's upset win over Oregon shook things up in the Playoff picture, so the Bros discuss the winners and losers from that result. They also break down what happened in the rest of the big games from week 13 including Penn State @ Ohio State and TCU @ OU. After that, they review the Greg Schiano fiasco at Rutgers and decide which of the remaining candidates make the most sense. Next, the Bros debate which Power 5 team looking to become bowl eligible this weekend needs a win the most. For week 14, they go conference-by-conference picking the big games and explaining the possible scenarios in every divisional race. Finally, they end the show with a Thanksgiving-themed Questionable Finish. Have a great weekend everyone!
Ryan's Baylor Bears suffered a heartbreaking loss over the weekend, but he battled through his sadness to recap an eventful week 12. The Bros also discuss the injury suffered by Tua Tagovailoa and his place in recent college football history. Their segment for the week is called "Take your Pick" and involves questions about Baylor and Minnesota's Playoff chances, Geoff Collins' first season at Georgia Tech, and whether Wisconsin has become the favorite to win the Big Ten West. After that, the Bros make their week 13 picks which includes a marquee matchup that is projected to be a blowout: Penn State @ Ohio State. The Questionable Finish spurs a debate about whether In-N-Out is good (it is).
Week 11 was the most entertaining weekend of college football in a long time, so the Bros recap it a little bit differently than usual. They count down the top 12 games from last week and tell the listeners how all of these crazy endings happened. They discuss where Minnesota will be ranked after their big win against Penn State, whether Alabama is out of the Playoff, and what Oklahoma's narrow win over Iowa State means for them. In their segment for the week, they go "On the Record" with their predictions as to who will fill each of the three currently vacant Power 5 head coaching jobs: Rutgers, FSU, and Arkansas. Their picks for week 12 include Minnesota @ Iowa, Georgia @ Auburn and Oklahoma @ Baylor. The Questionable Finish, including the Bros' Upset Specials, puts the cap on a looooong episode.
The Bros begin the episode with an exciting announcement, we're starting a Patreon! (patreon.com/collegefootballbros). If you enjoy the show and want to support us, or if you want exclusive bonus content, please consider contributing! After that, the Bros recap the biggest games from week 10, including Georgia vs. Florida, Utah @ Washington, and SMU @ Memphis. Then, Trey makes his prediction of the CFP Committee's initial rankings in a Top 5 List segment. Next, the Bros preview a week 11 slate that includes two undefeated matchups: Penn State @ Minnesota and of course LSU @ Alabama. Finally, they close out the episode with a Questionable Finish and a cameo from Uncle Bruce.
The Bros do their best to keep this episode free of distractions, but unfortunately some scary characters make their way onto the show. First, they recap an exciting week 9 that featured another huge upset: Kansas State over Oklahoma. They break down the implications of that result for Oklahoma's Playoff chances. They also discuss LSU's win over Auburn and Ohio State's argument for being the best team in the country after yet another blowout victory. Their week 10 picks include a preview of SMU @ Memphis, Utah @ Washington, Oregon @ USC, and Florida vs. Georgia. Finally, they attempt to close out the show with a Questionable Finish before being interrupted by a creepy special guest.
Michael is playing catch-up this week after attending a wedding on Saturday night, but Trey and Ryan are there to pick up the slack. The Bros recap a wild weekend which included upsets by Illinois over Wisconsin, Georgia Tech over Miami, and nearly Kansas over Texas. Their segment, a Six Pack of Questions, consists of them drinking various beverages on mic and pontificating about interesting big picture college football questions. After that, they make their week 9 picks and close out the show with a Questionable Finish.
Quizmaster Michael leads contestants Ryan and Trey through six rounds of questions about the first half of the 2019 season, each relating to a different category (Players, Teams, Coaches, Potpourri, Leaders, Stats and Scores). Before listening to the show, be sure to take the online quiz containing all 36 questions from the episode. The winner gets a College Football Bros T-shirt!
Week 7 brought the most impactful upset of the season with South Carolina's win at Georgia. The Bros discuss that game, the Red River Showdown, Florida @ LSU, and the rest of the big games from last weekend. Their segment this week is the College Football Match Game! Sarah hosts in front of a live studio audience as the Bros discuss their underrated Heisman contenders, the second best team in the ACC, and potential Group of Five New Year's Six participants. After that, they give some stone cold locks for a week 8 schedule that includes Arizona State @ Utah, Oregon @ Washington, and Michigan @ Penn State. In the Questionable Finish this week, they try to make college football coaches angry and attempt to give hope to Vanderbilt fans. Enjoy the show and please consider leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!
The Bros begin the podcast by reading the latest 5-star review before jumping straight into the week 6 recap. They discuss Florida's big win against Auburn, debate whether Michigan's offense has any hope, whether we should be more encouraged by Oregon's defense or discouraged by the offense, and if Washington has hit a ceiling with Chris Petersen. Their segment this week, "When will they lose", takes a look at the likely games in which the 16 remaining undefeated teams will slip up. Then, the Bros make picks for a week 7 slate that has a ton of intriguing matchups: OU vs. Texas, Alabama @ Texas A&M, Michigan State @ Wisconsin, USC @ Notre Dame, Penn State @ Iowa, and Florida @ LSU. Finally, after a one-week hiatus, the Questionable Finish makes its triumphant return.
Back from Lincoln, the Bros recap the Ohio State game, Clemson's close call, and the rest of week 5. Then, they discuss the firing of Chris Ash and whether Greg Schiano would be a good potential replacement. After that, they give their week 6 picks and welcome the Clairvoyant Bros to make some predictions for the rest of the season.
Week 4 was wild and the Bros are here to recap all of the big games including Michigan getting blasted by Wisconsin, Georgia surviving against Notre Dame, and UCLA pulling off a miraculous comeback against Washington State. Then, the Bros discuss D'Eriq King's decision to redshirt and return in 2020. After that, Ryan lists his Top 5 players most likely to win the Heisman this year. Next, they make their Week 5 picks including the site of GameDay, Ohio State @ Nebraska, which the Bros will be attending! As always, the Questionable Finish and a reading of 5-star reviews closes out the show.
The Bros recap a week 3 slate that featured several games coming down to questionable coaching decisions and referee mistakes. After that, they summon their inner Jim Cramers and pick out the undervalued and overvalued stocks in college football. Then, they make their picks for the upcoming week which features a ton of great matchups including Utah @ USC, Oregon @ Stanford, Oklahoma State @ Texas, Auburn @ Texas A&M, Michigan @ Wisconsin, and Notre Dame @ Georgia. The Questionable Finish and a reading of 5-star reviews closes things out.
Week 2 saw some close calls for Michigan and Florida State, another crushing loss for Tennessee, and a big road win for LSU. The Bros break down those games and more in their recap. Then, they quickly revisit some of their preseason predictions to check in on which are looking the best and which they're already chalking up as losses. After that, they preview all the biggest games of Week 3 including the site of GameDay, Iowa @ Iowa State! They end the show with the Questionable Finish and listener reviews.
Week 1 is in the books and the Bros came prepared to (im)properly react to everything that happened. They give their extensive thoughts on Boise State @ FSU and Oregon vs. Auburn before briefly recapping the rest of the major games. After that, they discuss the most notable QB performances of the weekend including Spencer Sanders, Jayden Daniels, and Jacob Eason. Next, they discuss their level of concern about Trevor Lawrence's Heisman odds, Nebraska, Michigan State's offense, Iowa State, USC, UCLA, Justin Fuente, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Then, they flip it around and discuss their excitement level for Justin Fields, Mack Brown, LSU's offense, Wisconsin, and Jalen Hurts' Heisman odds. Then, they move on to their week 2 picks including Texas A&M @ Clemson and LSU @ Texas. Finally, they end the show with a Questionable Finish.
Week 1 is finally here! The Bros begin the podcast, however, by looking back at two incredibly entertaining week 0 games: Miami vs. Florida and Arizona @ Hawaii. After that, they move on to the first full slate of the season. Five straight days of college football including the Holy War, Boise State vs. FSU in Jacksonville, Oregon vs. Auburn in Jerry World, Houston @ OU, and Notre Dame @ Louisville. They also touch on the big favorites most likely to get a scare and the FCS teams most likely to pull off Power 5 upsets. The Questionable Finish, as always, features the Bros' upset specials.
It's time for football! But first, the Bros touch on the AP Poll and pick the teams in the top 10 that are most likely to finish the season unranked. Then, they go conference by conference breaking down all of the latest QB battle news. And finally, at long last, they preview real football games: Miami vs. Florida and Arizona @ Hawaii.
The Bros preview the 2019 season from a betting perspective. They give one best bet for each conference. After that, they discuss the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy and the longshots with a chance, as well. Then, they break down the favorites to win the CFP Championship and give out their best Playoff-related wagers. Finally, they make their official picks for the College Football Playoff and handicap some of the listeners' made-up prop bets.
With conference preview episodes in the rear-view mirror, the Bros let the 4th Bros produce the show in the form of a ton of great questions. Topics covered in this mailbag episode include Cincinnati's chances of making the CFP, overrated/underrated teams in the coaches poll, Power 5 coaches who might get fired, bad teams from 2018 who could go bowling in 2019, G5 NY6 darkhorses, underrated games, top 5 up-and-coming coaches, FCS GameDay possibilities, top 5 jobs in college football, the Bros' 2019 dream team, and much more!
Our final division to preview is the SEC East. In "Fact or fiction", the Bros discuss Georgia's most difficult game, the top Heisman candidates in the division, and Florida's offensive line. The tiered rankings consist of the Contender (Georgia), Darkhorses (Florida, Missouri, South Carolina), and Longshots (Tennessee, Kentucky, Vanderbilt). Trey is then put on the Hot Seat to answer Michael and Ryan's burning questions about the SEC East. Finally, the Bros make their SEC Championship picks and close out the show with a Questionable Finish.
At long last, it is time to preview the SEC. The Bros start with the loaded West division. In their "Call me crazy" segment, they discuss the SEC West's toughest non-conference games, the chances of 3 SEC teams making the Playoff, and whether Alabama will once again beat every regular season opponent by double digits. Next, they preview each team in the division starting with the Contenders (Alabama), then the Darkhorses (LSU, Auburn, Texas A&M, Mississippi St.), and finally the Longshots (Ole Miss, Arkansas). After that, Ryan is on the Hot Seat to discuss the SEC West's potential breakout player, Heisman contenders, and national championship contenders. As always, they end the show with a Questionable Finish.
The Bros attempt to set aside their Nebraska bias and give an objective breakdown of the Big Ten West. They start with "Fact or fiction" in which they debate whether Rondale Moore will lead the conference in receiving, whether AJ Epenesa will lead the nation in sacks, and whether the Big Ten West will have a winning record against the Big Ten East. The Tiered Rankings section of the podcast separates the West division into Contenders (Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin), Darkhorses (Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue), and one Longshot (Illinois). Next, the Clairevoyant Bros make a surprise appearance to give even more predictions about the Big Ten in 2019. Finally, the Bros make their conference championship picks and close out the episode with a Questionable Finish.
The penultimate conference in the Bros' season preview series is the Big Ten. They begin with the loaded East division. In their "Call me crazy" segment, Ryan picks the bottom three teams in the division to go 0-12 against the top four, Trey tabs Ohio State's defense as the second best in the Big Ten, and Michael claims that Justin Fields could potentially one-up Dwayne Haskins. The tiered rankings portion of the episode splits the East division into Contenders (Michigan, Ohio State), Darkhorses (Michigan State, Penn State), and Longshots (Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers). Michael is then put on the Hot Seat to pick a bold upset, an impact freshman, and give his thoughts on Ryan Day's chances of winning a national championship. Finally, Michael announces his campaign to #StartArt at QB for Rutgers and leads the Questionable Finish.
The Bros continue their preview season with the Independents and Group of Five conferences. The Independents section of the podcast takes a close look at Notre Dame, BYU, and Army. The Group of Five analysis begins with a "Fact or fiction?" segment in which the Bros debate the most underrated coach in the G5, the G5 team most likely to play spoiler in the Playoff race, and whether Seth Littrell will be back at North Texas next season. Then, they list their top 10 Group of Five teams and make their picks to win the AAC, Conference USA, Mountain West, MAC, and Sun Belt. The Bros also give their predictions of the New Year's Six participant and, spoiler alert, none of them chose UCF. Trey is on the Hot Seat this episode and names his most underrated player in the G5 and which game is most likely to get a visit from ESPN College GameDay. And of course, the Bros end the show with a Questionable Finish.
The Bros take on all ten teams in the Big 12 this episode. In "Call me crazy", they rank the hiring of Neal Brown at West Virginia, discuss the 2020 Texas team, and debate the prowess of Big 12 quarterbacks compared to other conferences. The tiered rankings section of the episode divides the Big 12 into Contenders (OU, Texas), Darkhorses (Iowa State, TCU, Baylor, Oklahoma State), and Longshots (Texas Tech, West Virginia, Kansas State, Kansas). Ryan jumps on the Hot Seat to name the most compelling Big 12 non-conference game outside of LSU vs. Texas, the best defense in the conference, and the breakout star. Finally, the Bros make their Big 12 Championship picks and end the show with a Questionable Finish.
Living in southern California, the Bros enjoyed taking a deep dive into the local Pac-12 South division this episode. First, they discuss the leading Heisman contenders in the division, whether USC has the nation's most difficult schedule, and whether Utah needs to go undefeated to make the College Football Playoff. Next, they analyze every team in the division by going through their Tiered Rankings of Contenders (Utah, USC), Darkhorses (Arizona, UCLA, Arizona State), and Longshot (Colorado). Then, the Clairevoyant Bros make their triumphant return as the Bros give the Pac-12 a psychic reading. Finally, the Bros give their conference championship picks and close the episode with the Questionable Finish.
Pac-12 week begins with an episode previewing the competitive North division. In their "Call me crazy" segment, the Bros give their thoughts on whether the Pac-12 will get left out of the Playoff for the third straight season, the perception of Oregon's offensive line, and the potential of Washington WR Aaron Fuller. After that, they discuss the Contenders (Oregon, Washington, Washington State, Stanford), Darkhorse (Cal), and Longshot (Oregon State) in the division. It is Michael's turn to be on the Hot Seat where he talks about an under-the-radar Coug and the potential All-Americans in the Pac-12 North. The Questionable Finish caps it off, as always. If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow the Bros on Twitter @CFBbros and on Instagram @collegefootballbros for more content!
The Bros finish up their ACC preview by taking a look at the Coastal division. In their "Fact or Fiction" segment, they debate whether Mack Brown was a good hire for UNC, whether Miami won the transfer portal championship, and Bronco Mendenhall's place in the ACC Coastal coaching hierarchy. Their tiered rankings for the division consist of the Contenders (Miami, Virginia Tech, Virginia), the Darkhorses (Pitt, Duke, UNC), and the Longshot (Georgia Tech). After that, Trey is put on the Hot Seat to discuss the potential of Georgia Tech's passing game, the player that will be missed the most in 2019, and the breakout star in the division. Then, the Bros make their picks for the ACC Championship and finish out the show with a Questionable Finish.
IT'S PREVIEW SEASON! The Bros begin with the ACC Atlantic. In their "Call me crazy" segment, they debate Cam Akers' potential, Jamie Newman's place in ACC QB pecking order, and whether Trevor Lawrence is a little overrated. They then split up the division into tiers of Contenders, Darkhorses, and Longshots and break down every team from Clemson to Louisville. Ryan is then put on the Hot Seat to answer questions about Willie Taggart's job security and his under-the-radar player in the division. Finally, in honor of Hunter Renfrow finally graduating, the Questionable Finish touches on the players who seem like they have been around forever.
For their last episode before 2019 preview season begins, the Bros answer a batch of mailbag questions from the 4th Bros. The topics included Nick Saban's replacement, coaches potentially on the hot seat, instant replay, 8-game conference schedules, Pitt's chances in the Coastal, irreplaceable players, dream podcast guests, best restaurants for watching college football, Las Vegas' CFP chances, Will Muschamp's future, college football in ten years, and UConn potentially running the triple option. They close out the episode with a Questionable Finish.
At long last, both Ryan and Trey are back from their honeymoons and ready to talk college football. The Bros start out with some News & Notes, which includes discussion of UConn's potential Independence, the NCAA's new transfer waiver guidelines, Jeremiah Holloman, and Brandon Peters. Then, they debate Over/Under propositions that are completely made up. The propositions include: USC over/under 1.5 non-conference wins, over/under 1.5 Group of Five players finishing in the top 10 of Heisman voting, over/under 1.5 2,000 yard rushers in 2019, Nebraska's offense over/under 17th in S&P+, over/under 1 Clemson player in the top 5 of Heisman voting, over/under 1,000 rushing yards for Florida State's Cam Akers, over/under 3.5 SEC teams to finish the regular season ranked in the top 10, over/under 0.5 Big 12 coaches to leave for a better job, and finally over/under 40 passing touchdowns for Tua Tagovailoa. Next week is a mailbag episode so be sure to send in questions!
Trey and Ryan attempt to show off their college football trivia chops in this episode. Quizmaster Michael leads them through 5 rounds of questions about college football history in the following topics: Heisman Trophy, All-time Records, Bowl Games, Coaches, and Potpourri. Before you listen, go to our Twitter @CFBbros or our Facebook page to find a link to take a quiz with all of the questions from the episode. The highest score gets a College Football Bros T-shirt!
On their 100th episode, the College Football Bros welcomed a very special guest: Mitch Light from Athlon Sports. Mitch talked to the Bros about the process of making the 2019 preview magazine and the tough decisions made in both divisions of the Big Ten. He also touched on the top candidates for the G5 New Year's Six bowl slot, his alma mater Vanderbilt, and the new head coaches in the best positions to succeed. In light of the Top 130 QB list posted on the Athlon website yesterday, Mitch gave his brief thoughts on the list and a controversial ranking in 2018 that landed him on the Paul Finebaum Show. Next, the Bros posed as crazy fans from Miami and Tennessee asking why the magazine did not rank them higher. Last, but certainly not least, Mitch gave his thoughts on which Bro has the most punchable face.
What if I told you that for the second time in history, two of the nation’s most intriguing programs matched up in a battle on the gridiron that, for one fall Saturday, captivated the college football world. Does that sound like something you might be interested in?
With Trey on his honeymoon in Italy, the two remaining Bros are having to shoulder the load. Michael and Ryan discuss 10 X-factors for the 2019 season. These include Florida State's offensive line, Brian Lewerke, Penn State OC Ricky Rahne, Georgia's WR corps, Oklahoma DC Alex Grinch, Texas' youth, USC OC Graham Harrell, Florida's offensive line, Auburn's QBs, and Miami OC Dan Enos. They explain why these people have the potential to dramatically impact the 2019 season in a positive or negative way. Also in the episode, Ryan has a trivia question about the worst teams in college football history and Michael has a Top 5 List of his favorite apps. Enjoy the show and we appreciate all of the recent 5-star reviews!
2019 season preview articles have begun to hit the internet at an increasing rate and the Bros are here to give their thoughts on all of them. First, they discuss Bleacher Report's two articles predicting the top 10 offenses and defenses of 2019. They take a break from previews for a few minutes to hold a College Football Spelling Bee between Ryan and Trey. Be sure to listen to hear Trey's attempt at spelling "Niumatalolo". They continue their 2019 season preview discussion with two 247Sports stories listing college football's most irreplaceable players and the coaches most likely to win their first national championship. Next, Ryan gives his Top 5 List of the most dominant defensive players he has ever seen. The final two articles they discuss are Sports Illustrated's five teams most likely to regress in 2019 and ESPN's list of the top non-conference matchups. Finally, they briefly discuss the developing Bru McCoy news. Be sure to send Trey congratulations as he will be getting married this weekend!
Once again, there are several QB transfers to discuss including Deondre Francois to FAU and Tommy Stevens to Mississippi State. After that, the Bros run through all of their favorite podcast segments. In "Fact or Fiction?", they debate the likelihood of Clemson losing a regular season game, Jalen Hurts being invited to the Heisman ceremony, and whether D'Andre Swift is the best running back in college football. In the Trivia segment, Michael quizzes Ryan and Trey on several teams' against the spread records over the past 5 seasons. The Clairvoyant Bros also make an appearance to share their visions of the 2019 season. Next, Trey shares his Top 5 candy bars. Send complaints to him @3Newman on Twitter. In "Call me crazy, but..." the Bros discuss Stanford's brutal schedule, Hugh Freeze's future coaching prospects, and Texas A&M's 2019 expectations. Then, Ryan goes on the Hot Seat to answer a few questions about his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers. Finally, they wrap up the episode with a Questionable Finish.
To start out the show, the Bros go over the latest news regarding Chris Steele, Matt Fink, Sawyer Smith, and an impact transfer at Nebraska. Then, they decide whether they're "In or Out" on various polarizing people and things in the college football world. This includes PJ Fleck, Phil Steele, Jacob Eason, Justin Wilcox, Week 0, the CFP Committee, Tommy DeVito, Mack Brown, and Arby's. Finally, they end the show with a Questionable Finish.
The College Football Bros welcome on a very special guest: Ty Hildenbrandt of The Solid Verbal. Ty shares his thoughts on the Notre Dame and Penn State programs moving forward into 2019. He also assesses the spiciness levels of the Bros' hottest takes about the 2020 NFL Draft, Gus Malzahn, and Michigan. Next, Ty answers some creative "Would You Rathers" including a question which makes him choose between his favorite college football team and his podcast. Finally, the Bros put him on the Hot Seat and ask a few off-topic questions. After the interview, the Bros discuss the latest news and notes including Georgia Tech's spring game, several QB transfers, and Clemson's recruiting class. Enjoy the show and be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
The Fourth Bros came through with another great set of mailbag questions. The topics include Jeff Monken's future at Army, new overtime rules, the Bros' dream coaching staff, UGA's receiving corps, Big Ten power rankings, and nostalgic snacks. Remember to leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy the show!
The Bros first discuss the latest entries into the transfer portal (Penn St, Ohio St, USC) and recap the major takeaways from last weekend's spring games (Oklahoma St, UGA, Oregon, UCLA, Miami). Next, in honor of NFL Draft week, the Bros hold their own set of college football-themed drafts. This includes drafting the next likely teams to make their first ever Playoff appearance and drafting the true freshmen quarterbacks who will make the most starts in 2019. Also, stick around for their highly-anticipated cereal draft and a Questionable Finish.
The Bros start out the episode by discussing the spring games from last weekend, including the performances by Justin Fields and Jalen Hurts. After a trivia question from Ryan, the Bros predict where ESPN College GameDay will be for each week of the 2019 season. Then, they respond to an email promoting the idea of relegation in college football. Finally, Trey gives the best Top 5 List of the off-season. Tune in to hear it!
This week, the College Football Bros start out the show with some exciting news about the podcast. They then discuss the latest happenings in the college football world including last weekend's spring games. After that, they play a game of "Would you rather...?" which included such questions as "Would you rather be able to watch college football and no other sports or be able to watch every sport except college football?" and "Would you rather win the Heisman or a national championship?" Also in this episode is a trivia question from Michael about prolific interception-throwers and a Top 5 List from Ryan about great national championship games.
The podcast begins in a unique way as Michael and Trey's significant others open the show with a Top 5 List. Then, the Bros play the roles of Sharks and respond to listeners' pitches of how to improve college football. Jim McElwain thankfully did not make an appearance in this episode.
Thanks to all of the Fourth Bros for sending in a great slate of questions. The Bros answer questions about the early betting lines for the 2019 season, Urban Meyer's next destination, Big 12 expansion, and underrated programs. The off-topic questions begin at 21:25 and include discussion about fanny packs, boat shoes, unhealthy snacks, and Game of Thrones. Remember to... Continue reading "Mailbag (3/27/19)"
This week the Bros have rebranded themselves as the College Basketball Bros. They welcome on Jim Root, a writer for three-man-weave.com and one of the co-hosts of the Three Man Weave College Basketball Podcast. You can also find his gambling picks featured on si.com. The interview covers his thoughts on Selection Sunday, his favorite mid-major teams, his best bets, and... Continue reading "College Basketball Bros (w/ Jim Root of 3MW)"
The Bros rank the top 10 head coaches in the country, as well as the top 5 Group of Five coaches. Let us know your biggest disagreements on Twitter @CFBBros.
Shortly after their previous episode about quarterbacks, a few quarterbacks conveniently decided transfer. As a result, the Bros decided it was time for a news episode. They discuss Alex Hornibrook, Nathan Elliott, and Nick Starkel in the quarterback segment. They also try to find value in the latest Heisman Trophy odds out of Las Vegas. In addition to breaking down... Continue reading "News Episode (3/6/19)"
In the Bros' second longest episode ever, they rank the projected starting quarterbacks in every Power 5 conference. They also throw in a trivia question from Trey about the most prolific quarterbacks since 2000, as well as a Top 5 List from Michael about the sleeping giants of college football. Here are some timestamps for your listening pleasure: ACC (3:10... Continue reading "Tiered QB Rankings"
The Bros first discuss the latest news in the college football world which includes personnel moves at Oregon and Josh Jackson's transfer from Virginia Tech to Maryland. After that, they revisit the head coaching hires from last off-season and debate whether they feel better, worse, or about the same after one year. Also in this episode Michael uses Sports Reference's... Continue reading "Revisiting 2018 First-Year Head Coaches"
The Bros answer listener questions about Rutgers, Army, the transfer portal, Tate Martell, the initial 2019 S&P+ ratings, boy bands, title contenders, turkey burgers, SEC excuses, Arkansas, spring games, and the teams they're most excited to watch in 2019. Thanks to the 4th Bros for coming through with some great questions!
National Signing Day has come and gone, so the Bros are ready to give their thoughts on the 2019 recruiting cycle. They each give their biggest winners and losers of the recruiting season. After that, they cover the Missouri sanctions, Deondre Francois' dismissal, and the odd week at Southern Miss. And in this episode, the Questionable Finish is BACK, folks!
The Bros rank the top 10 worst commercials of the 2018 season. Apologies in advance for making you relive these commercials which you have likely already heard hundreds of times. Let us know on Twitter @CFBBros what we missed!
For the fourth time, Ryan and Trey compete in a battle of college football wits in a special trivia episode. Quizmaster Michael leads the contestants through six rounds of questions about the 2018 season, each relating to a different category (name that player, big games, stats/records, bowl games, potpourri, name that school). Play along!
Believe it or not, the Bros were wrong about a lot of things throughout the season and this episode centers on those bad predictions. The Bros also share some of the worst predictions from various college football personalities and the listeners. After that, they discuss the winners and losers from the NFL Draft declaration deadline. Then, they give their thoughts... Continue reading "Old Takes Exposed, Draft Declarations & Transfers"
In a huge surprise, Clemson dominated the scoreboard in the CFP National Championship, winning 44-16. The Bros give an in-depth breakdown of how that happened. After that, they discuss what this game means for Alabama moving forward and who should be favored to win next year's national championship. Also, Ryan gives his thoughts on the Imagine Dragons halftime show. Next,... Continue reading "CFP National Championship Recap"
After a quick holiday vacation, the Bros are back to recap the Playoff Semifinals and preview the CFP Championship between Alabama and Clemson. The Clairvoyant Bros summon the spirits to give some predictions for Monday night's game, as well. After that, the Bros discuss the latest coaching moves and recap the bowl games that happened during their vacation.
In this episode, the Bros preview the remaining bowl games on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. In between these previews, Michael gives a Top 5 List of his college football-related New Year's resolutions. Thanks to all of the listeners for a great 2018 and here's to an even better 2019!
Merry Christmas! The Bros decided to drop their Playoff and New Year's Six Preview episode as a gift to the listeners. They cover the Peach Bowl (Florida vs. Michigan), Fiesta Bowl (LSU vs. UCF), Rose Bowl (Washington vs. Ohio State), Sugar Bowl (Texas vs. Georgia), and of course, the Playoff Semifinals. The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (Clemson vs. Notre Dame)... Continue reading "2018 Playoff & New Year's Six Preview"
It's Christmas Eve and the Bros' gift to the listeners is Part 3 of their Bowl Preview series! They cover the non-New Year's Six bowl games from December 26th through December 29th. This includes Miami vs. Wisconsin in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, West Virginia vs. Syracuse in the Camping World Bowl, Iowa State vs. Washington State in the Valero... Continue reading "2018 Bowl Preview - Part 3"
Part 2 of the College Football Bros Bowl Preview series features a matchup between two G5 stalwarts in SDSU vs. Ohio and between two up-and-coming coaches in Buffalo (Lance Leipold) vs. Troy (Neal Brown). The Bros also take yet another ride on the coaching carousel and give their live reactions to the breaking news about Justin Fields.
Bowl season is upon us and the Bros are here to preview (and recap) every bowl game. In part one of their previews, they tackle the first seven bowl games, including the Las Vegas Bowl between Arizona State and Fresno State. They also discuss and grade the latest head coaching hires around the country. Be sure to rate and review... Continue reading "2018 Bowl Preview - Part 1"
The College Football Bros recognize the best and brightest from the 2018 season with the second annual Golden Bro Awards. There are awards recognizing the nation's best offense, defense, OL, DL, surprise team, kicker, breakout player, defensive player, QB, RB, WR, assistant coach, head coach, game, 4th Bro, and of course, the Heisbro Award for the nation's most outstanding player.... Continue reading "2018 Golden Bro Awards"
It is the 69th episode of the College Football Bros podcast and it is certainly a nice one. The Bros start out with a discussion of why they felt that Georgia deserved the fourth seed in the Playoff. Then, they recap conference championship weekend including a thriller in the SEC Championship. After that, they take the coaching carousel for a... Continue reading "Championship Week Recap, Selection Sunday"
It's Championship Week! The Bros start out the podcast by recapping the biggest games of Week 13, including Ohio State's beatdown of Michigan. After that, they take a ride on the coaching carousel where Michael has plenty of thoughts on his USC Trojans retaining Clay Helton. They also give an in-depth preview of the potential decisions the CFP Committee might... Continue reading "Week 13 Recap, Championship Week Picks & Previews"
The Bros quickly review a few exciting finishes from Week 12 including West Virginia @ Oklahoma State and Ohio State @ Maryland before covering the big coaching moves of the past week. They give their thoughts on both the addition of Les Miles by Kansas and the subtraction of Mike MacIntyre by Colorado. After that, the Bros set their sights... Continue reading "Week 12 Recap, Week 13 Picks & Previews"
Week 11 was relatively quiet but the Bros discuss Boise State's big win over Fresno State and its impact on the Group of Five's NY6 slot as well as a couple of thrillers in the Big 12. The FCS also gets some love in this episode as Trey's alma mater USD made history and an email question came in about... Continue reading "Week 11 Recap, Week 12 Picks & Previews"
Alabama is pretty good. The Bros talk about that as well as the most entertaining part of the game, the LSU fan with the viral death stare. They then touch on the other big games involving teams hoping to dethrone the Tide at the end of the year. Their two segments this week are "Saying Goodbye" to fired Kansas head... Continue reading "Week 10 Recap, Week 11 Picks & Previews"
This is a can't-miss episode as the Bros welcome a very special surprise guest. The Bros also give an extensive recap of a great week 9 including breakdowns of the races in the ACC Coastal and Big Ten West. The segment portion of the podcast is commandeered by the surprise guest who takes them on a spooky trip through the... Continue reading "2018 Halloween Episode"
Chaos is upon the college football world and the Bros are here to make sense of the Playoff picture. In addition to the big surprise in West Lafayette, the Bros discuss Michigan's win at Michigan State, and the Cougs' impressive victory against Oregon. In their segments, the Bros project next week's CFP Committee rankings and play a fun game called... Continue reading "Week 8 Recap, Week 9 Picks & Previews"
Week 7 was nuts with LSU dominating Georgia, Michigan State winning at Penn State, Michigan blowing out Wisconsin, and several other surprising results. The Bros are here to break down all of the big games and give their thoughts on what it all means. This week's segment is Michael listing the Top 5 underrated players of the season thus far.... Continue reading "Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Picks & Previews"
Quizmaster Michael leads contestants Ryan and Trey through five rounds of questions about the first half of the 2018 season, each relating to a different category (Name that Player, Name that School, Stats on Stats on Stats, Name that Coach, and Potpourri). Play along!
Is Texas back? If so, how back are they? The Bros answer these questions and recap the other big games from Week 6, as well. They also hop in their time machine and travel to the end of the season on the eve of the final CFP rankings. Michael then pays off a bet by listing the Top 5 reasons... Continue reading "Week 6 Recap, Week 7 Picks & Previews"
Week 5 nearly featured a major upset of Syracuse over Clemson and a minor upset of Penn State over Ohio State. The Bros discuss why those were not able to happen, including their thoughts on James Franklin's decisions at the end of the game. The Mailbag this week features a Twitter question about Kentucky and a voicemail about Clemson from... Continue reading "Week 5 Recap, Week 6 Picks & Previews"
The Bros begin the episode by taking a brief look at the Yahoo College Football Pick'em Standings (shout out to WarEagle, RichLTracy, and 4342). They then break down Old Dominion's monumental upset against VT, Texas possibly maybe probably not being back, Oregon losing the biggest heartbreaker of the season, and Iowa giving away their chance to upset Wisconsin. The Bros... Continue reading "Week 4 Recap, Week 5 Picks & Previews"
Week 3 is in the books and the Bros delve into the biggest results of the weekend. They spend the most time on Ohio State's big win over TCU, as well as the upset victories from LSU over Auburn and BYU over Wisconsin. Also, could Kansas beat the Browns? Are they a dynasty? These are important questions pondered throughout the... Continue reading "Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Picks & Previews"
The Bros start out the show by giving an update on their Yahoo Pick'em League before looking back on the top games from Week 2. They eat some crow about their relatively pessimistic view of Georgia throughout the offseason and recap the two most entertaining big games of the weekend: Clemson @ Texas A&M and Michigan State @ Arizona State.... Continue reading "Week 2 Recap, Week 3 Picks & Previews"
The Bros start off the podcast by addressing a very sore subject...their first 1-star rating on Apple Podcasts. After that, they move on to the week 1 recap in which they discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the opening weekend's marquee games. In their segments, the Bros overreact to week 1, play "Concerned or nah?" with Penn State and Michigan State,... Continue reading "Week 1 Recap, Week 2 Picks & Previews"
IT'S OFFICIALLY FOOTBALL SEASON! The College Football Bros start off their week 1 episode by breaking down the biggest games of the weekend including Washington vs. Auburn, Michigan vs. Notre Dame, and Miami vs. LSU. After that, they field some mailbag questions (be sure to call 260-CFB-BROS over the weekend with questions for next week's show!) including "What is Georgia's... Continue reading "Week 1 Picks and Previews"
In the Bros last episode of the offseason, they preview the 2018 season from a betting perspective. But first, they give their thoughts on Urban Meyer's 3-game suspension which happened less than an hour before recording. They then give their best bets in each conference. After that, the Bros discuss the players with the most favorable Heisman odds and the... Continue reading "2018 Season Betting Preview"
The 4th Bros sent in a ton of questions via Twitter (@CFBBros), Facebook (facebook.com/collegefootballbros), and voicemail (260-CFB-BROS). Serious questions included "Who are you most overrated and underrated teams going into the season", "Can Jake Bentley lead South Carolina to a New Year's Six Bowl?", and "Can Kevin Sumlin replicate his first season at Texas A&M in his first season at... Continue reading "2018 Season Preview Mailbag"
The final division of the College Football Bros' conference previews is the SEC East. Before getting into the preview, however, the Bros recap the latest news in the Urban Meyer and DJ Durkin scandals. Then, they make their bold predictions for the SEC East, which includes a call by Trey for South Carolina to take down Georgia in Columbia. The... Continue reading "2018 SEC Preview (East & Championship)"
What if I told you that sometimes words speak louder than actions? Would that be something you might be interested in?
S-E-C! S-E-C! S-E-C! The College Football Bros have finally made it to the last conference. They begin with the West division. In "Fact or Fiction" they ponder whether Alabama is the best team in the country and if Jimbo Fisher will take Texas A&M to a Playoff in the next five years. The Bros then group the division into Contenders,... Continue reading "2018 SEC Preview (West)"
The Bros were cruising through their 2018 season preview episodes with no need to catch up on any national college football news...until Brett McMurphy dropped a bombshell on Facebook regarding Urban Meyer's handling of the Zach Smith domestic violence situation. The Bros begin the podcast by giving their quick thoughts on that story, before turning their attention to the ACC... Continue reading "2018 ACC Preview (Coastal & Championship)"
The penultimate conference in the College Football Bros' 2018 preview series is the ACC. The Bros start out with the Atlantic Division in this episode. In their "Fact or fiction" segment, they discuss whether Kelly Bryant will start all 12 games at quarterback for Clemson and if Boston College running back AJ Dillon is the top Heisman candidate in the... Continue reading "2018 ACC Preview (Atlantic)"
With the Big Ten East complete, the College Football Bros move on to the Big Ten West and Championship. The Bros start off the show with "Call me crazy, but..." in which Ryan predicts there will be two Big Ten teams in the Playoff. In their Big Ten West tiered rankings, one team is lonely at the top, but there... Continue reading "2018 Big Ten Preview (West & Championship)"
The next conference on the slate is the Big Ten. In part one of their 2018 Big Ten preview, the College Football Bros cover the loaded East division. They start off the show with a game of "Fact or Fiction" in which they ponder whether Maryland, Indiana, or Rutgers will win any of their games against Ohio State, Michigan, Penn... Continue reading "2018 Big Ten Preview (East)"
The College Football Bros set their sights on the Group of Five in this episode. But first they have to take care of the Independents by giving an extensive Notre Dame preview and showing a tiny bit of love for Army, BYU, and New Mexico State. Their Group of Five coverage includes a game of "Call me crazy, but..." followed... Continue reading "2018 Group of Five (& Notre Dame) Preview"
The second conference the College Football Bros are tackling in the 2018 preview season is the Big 12. They start with a game of "Fact or Fiction" in which they debate whether Will Grier is the top Heisman candidate from the Big 12 and if Kliff Kingsbury will still be the head coach at Texas Tech in 2019. They follow... Continue reading "2018 Big 12 Preview"
In part two of their Pac-12 season preview, the Bros tackle the South division and Championship. They start out the show with a segment "Call me crazy, but..." in which they discuss their bold opinions about the division and debate whether they're crazy. Then, they go through their tiered rankings of the Pac-12 South and break down each of the... Continue reading "2018 Pac-12 Preview (South & Championship)"
PREVIEW SEASON IS HERE! The College Football Bros begin their previews by taking a look at the Pac-12 North. They play "Fact or Fiction" which includes a debate as to whether Jake Browning or Justin Herbert is the best QB in the division. After that, they unveil their tiered rankings, grouping teams into contenders, darkhorses, and longshots (sorry Oregon State).... Continue reading "2018 Pac-12 Preview (North)"
Happy Fourth of July! This week, the College Football Bros are getting musical as they draft the top songs of college football. Each brother chooses their favorite college football-related tune in four categories: network theme songs, ESPN commercial/GameDay songs, Fight songs, and NCAA Football 06 tracks. They also agree on the worst possible choice in each category (looking at you... Continue reading "College Football Songs Draft"
After a week off, the brothers catch up on some news in the college football world. They give their thoughts on whether the new redshirt and transfer rules are good for college football and how coaches will take advantage. They also talk about the latest developments in the quarterback rooms at Northwestern, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. After giving their... Continue reading "News Episode (6/21/18)"
The College Football Bros collaborate to create the official list of the Blue Bloods of college football. The teams up for consideration include Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Ohio State, USC, FSU, Miami, Florida, Penn State, Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Clemson, and Auburn. The brothers then discuss the latest on Kyler Murray and Athlon's preview magazine. The Questionable Finish... Continue reading "Blue Bloods"