Why College Football GMs is the New Power role in 2025 | John Talty

With David Smoak & Paul Catalina, John Talty breaks down the evolving role of General Managers in college football and how it’s reshaping the sport in 2025. From Oklahoma’s bold hire of Jim Nagy to Michigan’s analytics-driven approach with Sean Magee, Talty explains how GMs are now handling roster management, NIL contracts, revenue sharing, and recruiting operations. He also compares different models across the country—some GMs are tightly tied to head coaches, while others act more independently like NFL executives. Plus, find out what Talty thinks about celebrity GMs like Shaq and Maxx Crosby and whether they actually have influence inside programs like Sac State and Cal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.