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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

Billionaires, Boosters, and the College Football Crash

from Ed Berliner’s ”The Fastest Show in Sports”

This episode examines the explosive rise of private money in college football, focusing on Cody Campbell’s multi-million-dollar backing of Texas Tech and how billionaire donors are reshaping the sport. It explores the unsustainable spending, the transfer‑portal era, and the ripple effects on programs, coaches, players, and fans as colleges chase championships and revenue.

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