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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 1H 2M

College Football Is BACK | CFP Predictions, Week 0 Reactions & NFL Cutdown Chaos

from Pod Through the Whistle · host Shane Smith and Mike Stewart

College football is officially back — and we’re putting our 2026 predictions on the record.On this episode of Pod Through the Whistle, Shane and Mike break down the biggest takeaways from Week 0, including Davis Warren’s impressive Stanford debut and why his journey from beating leukemia to leading a game-winning drive makes him one of the easiest players in college football to root for.Then it’s time for the full 2026 College Football Preview:Conference champion predictionsMost overrated and underrated teamsHeisman picksWeek 1 games we’re watchingOur complete 12-team College Football Playoff fieldsFinal Four and National Championship predictionsShane finds a way to get Michigan into the playoffAnd our official Plant Your Flag predictions for the seasonWe also react to NFL roster cutdown day, including the Chiefs’ initial 53-man roster, Steelers moves, notable cuts from around the league, and the latest on Keenan Allen.Plus, we check the vibe around MLB before settling the most important competition of the night:our fantasy football draft order via the 100 Yard Rush.College football is here. The NFL is almost here.Football season has officially arrived.🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify📺 Watch on YouTubeDrop your 12-team CFP prediction and National Champion in the comments — and give us one take you’re willing to plant your flag on.

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