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The IB team makes predictions for the huge matchup between the #1 Texas Longhorns and the #14 Tennessee Volunteers. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IB team previews and makes predictions for the huge Big Ten matchup between the #20 Oregon Ducks and the #12 USC Trojans. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IB team previews and makes predictions for the crucial SEC matchup between the #4 Ole Miss Rebels and the #4 Florida Gators Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team previews the jam-packed week four college football slate. They'll talk USC vs Oregon, Texas vs Tennessee and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan and Shaun break down a loaded Week 4 slate, including Texas-Tennessee, Oregon-USC, a packed weekend of SEC matchups, underrated games, upset alerts and the biggest opportunities for teams to make a statement. They also discuss Heisman candidates, coaches on the hot seat, their Picks to Click, and the contrasting storylines of a massive SEC weekend and a light ACC schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan and Shaun break down the biggest Week 3 storylines across college football, including Ole Miss’ statement win over LSU, Texas Tech’s gritty victory, the entertaining SMU-Louisville matchup, and impressive performances from Florida, UCLA, Virginia Tech and Kamario Taylor. They also examine Kenny Minchey and Kentucky’s big win, Dabo Swinney’s escape, whether West Virginia is back under Rich Rodriguez, and concerning losses for Oklahoma, Dave Doeren and Deion Sanders, while assessing another rough weekend for the ACC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team recaps the entertaining week three action, including a dive into the big Ole Miss victory over LSU, NC State blowing a big win opportunity and USC struggling with Rutgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team previews the biggest games of the week three slate, including LSU vs Ole Miss, Alabama vs Florida State and Notre Dame vs Michigan State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan, Trevor and Bill Bender preview the highly anticipated LSU vs. Ole Miss matchup, breaking down the game particulars and what’s at stake for both teams heading into the showdown. Each host then gives his prediction for how the game will play out, offering three different perspectives on one of the biggest games of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan, Trevor and Bill Bender preview the SMU vs. Louisville matchup, breaking down the game particulars and what’s at stake for both teams heading into the showdown. Each host then gives his prediction for how the game will play out, offering three different perspectives on one of the week’s intriguing matchups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan, Trevor and Bill Bender preview the highly anticipated matchup between Houston and Texas Tech, breaking down what’s at stake for both teams and the key factors that could determine how the game unfolds. Each host then gives his prediction for how the matchup will play out, making for three different perspectives on one of the biggest games of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan and Trevor break down a loaded Week 3 college football slate, previewing the biggest games and Top 25 matchups while highlighting underrated contests, potential upsets and teams looking to make a statement. The guys also dive into Heisman candidates, quarterbacks to watch, coaches on the hot seat and the biggest storylines around the country, including a critical look at the Big Ten’s Week 3 schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team talks with John Talty and his book "Lane Being Lane." It's a book about Lane Kiffin, and they'll discuss why there are hard feelings between Ole Miss and Kiffin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan and Trevor break down a wild Week 2 across college football, examining the SEC’s strong weekend, the Big Ten’s struggles, the Big 12’s roller coaster results, the ACC’s bounce-back performances and a chaotic slate for the Group of Five. The guys also dive into Texas’ win over Ohio State, Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon, the teams making statements and several questions emerging around the country as the college football landscape begins to take shape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ohio State and Texas square off in a massive early-season showdown with major implications for both programs, and we break down why this matchup matters and what is at stake for each team. Bill, Trevor and Bryan give their individual game predictions, including how they expect the highly anticipated matchup to unfold and who they believe will come away with the win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oklahoma and Michigan meet in one of the biggest games of Week 2, with major stakes for both programs as they look to make an early statement in the season. Bill, Trevor and Bryan break down the matchup and give their individual predictions for how the game will unfold and who will come away with the win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arizona State and Texas A&M meet in a significant early-season matchup with plenty at stake for both programs, and we break down why this game matters and what each team needs to accomplish. Bill, Trevor and Bryan give their individual predictions, including how they expect the game to play out and who they believe will come away with the win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi preview the biggest games of week two, with a heavy focus on the giant matchup between Texas and Ohio State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 2 of the college football season features a massive showdown between the top two teams in the country, several intriguing underrated matchups, and plenty of potential upsets and statement wins to watch. We also track the latest Heisman candidates and coaches on the hot seat while highlighting the biggest storylines around the Big 12 and the race for a Group of Five spot in the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 1 of the college football season largely went according to plan, but there were still plenty of storylines as LSU emerged as the Team of the Week, Ole Miss-Louisville delivered the season’s best game so far, and Oregon survived a major challenge from Boise State. We also break down the ACC’s disappointing weekend and hit the quick-hitters, including Mike Norvell’s hot seat, Alabama’s strong opening statement, Iowa’s surprising offense, Oklahoma State’s struggles, and Western Michigan’s controversial loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team recaps week one action. They'll look at the wild finish to the Michigan vs Western Michigan game, talk underrated teams and will talk overrated teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson and LSU meet in one of the biggest games of Week 1, with both programs facing an early opportunity to make a statement and strengthen their College Football Playoff résumés. We break down what’s at stake for Clemson and LSU before Trevor, Bryan and Bill Bender of Sporting News make their game predictions and explain how they expect this heavyweight matchup to unfold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Louisville and Ole Miss meet in a Sunday night matchup with significant stakes for both programs, as the Cardinals look to make a statement against an SEC opponent while the Rebels face an early test of their championship aspirations. We break down what’s on the line for each team before Trevor, Bryan and Bill Bender of Sporting News make their game predictions and explain how they expect this intriguing matchup to unfold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SMU and Florida State square off in a Week 1 matchup with major stakes for two teams looking to make an early statement and position themselves for a successful 2026 season. We break down what's on the line for both programs before Trevor, Bryan and Bill Bender of Sporting News make their game predictions and explain how they see this intriguing matchup playing out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi discuss week 1 college football action, including a look at Clemson vs LSU and Notre Dame vs Wisconsin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 1 is packed with statement opportunities, upset possibilities, Heisman showdowns, and pressure-packed games for coaches on the hot seat as the 2026 college football season gets fully underway. We break down the biggest matchups, players to watch, Heisman contenders, coaching storylines, and the ACC-Big 12 battles that could shape the early national picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 0 is officially in the books, and while the opening weekend produced plenty of sloppiness, it also delivered several results with major implications for the 2026 college football season. We break down Virginia's statement win over NC State, Bill Belichick's upset of TCU with North Carolina, USC's opening performance, Memphis' huge road victory, and the other biggest takeaways from around the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 college football season is loaded with elite teams and championship contenders, setting the stage for what could be one of the most competitive College Football Playoff races yet. We unveil our IB preseason Top 25 before making our picks through every round of the playoff—from the opening round and quarterfinals to the semifinals and national championship game—and discuss what it would all mean for the teams involved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi discuss the short leash that Bill Belichick is working with this season at North Carolina. They'll also preview the first season at the FBS level for North Dakota State and preview Week 0 action! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank the top 10 defenses in college football, weighing returning production, star power, coaching, depth, and the ability to dominate when the biggest games are on the line. This show breaks down teams five through one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank the top 10 defenses in college football, weighing returning production, star power, coaching, depth, and the ability to dominate when the biggest games are on the line. This show breaks down teams ten through six. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN's Heather Dinich joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the greatest characters in college football history, along with insight into her new book and the stories behind the sport's biggest personalities. We also dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion discussions and what the future of the playoff could look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Xavier Gutierrez, co-founder of Latinos in Sports, joined CFB Nation to talk about increased opportunites for Hispanic athletes and the evolving business landscape of college sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team discusses the possibility of a 20-team playoff being the answer for the future of the College Football Playoff. Other topics include the Sporting News All-Decade teams and more preseason analysis from The Sporting News. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Conference play is where the 2026 college football season will truly heat up, with marquee matchups carrying major implications for conference races, the College Football Playoff, and the national championship picture. We go conference by conference through the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC, breaking down the games we're most excited to watch and the matchups that could have the biggest impact on the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 college football season is loaded with marquee matchups, and we're breaking down the games that could be the most entertaining and have the biggest impact on the national championship race. We start with Notre Dame's huge showdowns against BYU, Miami, and SMU before going rapid-fire through the most intriguing non-conference games on the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team discusses the return of Notre Dame vs USC! They'll also talk the Sporting News All-Decade Football teams! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team discusses the latest from Big Ten Media Days. They also discuss the big deals that Ohio State and Notre Dame signed to put sponsorship patches on their jerseys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who has the best wide receiver room in college football? We rank the nation's top 10 receiver groups, debate the biggest differences, and hand out superlatives for the most talented pass-catching units heading into the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IB team ranks the top defensive lines in college football, breaking down the talent, production, and overall strength of each unit. This is part two of the discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IB team ranks the top defensive lines in college football, breaking down the talent, production, and overall strength of each unit. This is part one of the discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team talks about the latest news and notes from SEC Media Days Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IB team ranks the top 10 offensive lines in college football, comparing Trevor and Bryan's lists while debating the nation's best units. The show also highlights sleeper lines, biggest risers and fallers, and teams poised to break into the rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Bender of Sporting News and Bryan Driskell of Irish Breakdown discuss the College Football Playoff predictions from Sporting News. They talk Notre Dame going on a run, Indiana winning it all, the SEC continuing to struggle to advance and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Breakdown ranks the Top 10 quarterbacks in college football in part two of today's Notre Dame Football Midweek Rundown. We discuss where we have CJ Carr ranked inside the Top 10 and also discuss QBs who would rise, fall, jump in, jump out and some sleepers to keep an eye on in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Breakdown discusses the first year coaches in Power 4 this season. There were a lot of coaching changes, and we discuss those big changes and make predictions for how they will all fare in year one. We talk James Franklin (Va Tech), Alex Golesh (Auburn), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Matt Campbell (Penn State) and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team is joined by Bryan Driskell from Irish Breakdown to talk about Notre Dame football. They'll talk about how will the Irish handle the championship expectations and also whether or not the Irish will be locked out of joining a conference by the PCSA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IB team revisits the Big Ten vs. SEC debate, weighing each conference's case based on championships, coaching, NFL Draft success, depth, and overall league strength. The discussion also explores how quarterback play could ultimately shape the balance of power this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team Examines SEC and Big Ten schedules. Ohio State has the hardest, Alabama the easiest. How do they shake out against the rest of the country? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFB All-America team has a final discussion on Brendan Sorsby before diving into their rankings of the top head coaches in college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.