Football Weather
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Football Weather covers the college football landscape from a different perspective. Hosts Matt Blaszka and Galen Clavio explore the key storylines, games, personalities, and structural changes that dominate the college football landscape on a weekly basis. With one host from the northeast and one host from the midwest, we approach college football as the universal American sport that it is, rather than something that just belongs to one specific region of the country.
Episodes
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USC Stuns Ohio State, Indiana Survives + Mike Norvell Fired | Week 9 Recap
USC knocked off Ohio State, Indiana needed overtime to survive Minnesota, Miami nearly gave another game away—and Florida State finally fired Mike Norvell. Week 9 gave us another Saturday where trying to identify the best team in college football felt almost impossible. Galen Clavio and Matt...
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Texas tops Ole Miss, BYU & Texas Tech Fall + USC Disaster | Week 8 Recap
Indiana survived Michigan in overtime, BYU and Texas Tech both went down, USC scored just seven points at Wisconsin—and Week 8 somehow made the College Football Playoff picture even harder to untangle. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down another chaotic Saturday, beginning with the idea that...
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Julian Sayin’s Injury, Indiana-Michigan and a Week 8 Full of CFP Elimination Games
Galen and Matt open Week 8 with two major Big Ten stories: Maryland’s decision to fire Michael Locksley and Julian Sayin’s injury at Ohio State. They discuss what Sayin’s absence could mean for the Buckeyes over the final month, particularly with a difficult schedule and limited offensive margin...
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Ohio State Beats Indiana, Alabama & Georgia Fall + Week 7 Chaos | Football Weather LIVE
Ohio State survived Indiana in Bloomington—but lost quarterback Julian Sayin in the process. Tennessee stunned Alabama, Auburn knocked off No. 1 Georgia, BYU beat Notre Dame, and Week 7 may have completely reset the national championship race. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down one of the...
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Ohio State-Indiana, the 24-Team CFP Debate and a Loaded Week 7 with College Football with Sam
Ohio State visits Indiana in one of the biggest games of the college football season—a matchup between the last two national champions and two teams playing at a championship level again in 2026. College Football with Sam joins Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka for a loaded Week 7 preview, but first...
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Texas Falls, Georgia Beats Alabama + Oregon Stumbles Again | Week 6 Recap
No. 1 Texas lost the Red River Rivalry, Georgia finally won at Alabama, Indiana escaped Nebraska, UCLA stunned Oregon—and six weeks into the season, college football still doesn’t seem to have one clearly dominant team. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a chaotic Week 6 and ask a larger...
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Georgia-Alabama, Indiana-Nebraska + Red River | Week 6 with College Football with Sam
Georgia visits Alabama in a game that could determine the new No. 1 team in college football, while undefeated Indiana heads to Nebraska for its biggest road test yet. College Football with Sam joins Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka for a loaded Week 6 preview. The show starts with Georgia-Alabama…
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Penn State & Michigan Collapse, Alabama Rolls + AP Poll Confusion | Football Weather Week 5 Recap
Penn State got run over by Northwestern, Michigan lost the Little Brown Jug, Alabama dismantled undefeated Mississippi State—and Week 5 exposed just how many early-season college football narratives were wrong. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a chaotic weekend, beginning with Pitt’s...
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Football Weather Live - Alabama-Mississippi State, Ohio State-Iowa + USC-Washington | Week 5 Preview
Can undefeated Mississippi State and breakout quarterback Kamario Taylor handle Alabama? Can Iowa drag Ohio State into another ugly Big Ten fight? And which struggling program is under more pressure when Washington visits USC? College Football with Sam joins Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka for a…
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Oregon Rallies After Dante Moore Injury, Florida Crushes Ole Miss | Week 4 Recap
Oregon lost Dante Moore to a frightening first-half injury—and then rallied behind Dylan Raiola to win at USC. Florida demolished Ole Miss, Iowa stunned Michigan, Wisconsin rallied at Penn State, and another chaotic weekend dramatically changed the college football picture. Galen Clavio and Matt...
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Football Weather LIVE: Oregon-USC, Texas-Tennessee + LSU in Trouble? College Football Week 4 Preview
Oregon heads to USC with both programs facing a massive prove-it game, Texas travels to Tennessee for another major test of Arch Manning, and LSU may already be staring at an early-season elimination game against Texas A&M. College Football with Sam joins Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka for a…
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Ole Miss Beats LSU, Shane Beamer in Trouble + Alabama Rising | Week 3 Recap
Ole Miss got its revenge on Lane Kiffin, beating LSU 32-24 in an emotional night in Oxford—and raising some serious questions about the Tigers in the process. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a revealing Week 3 across college football, starting with Trinidad Chambliss, Pete Golding and an...
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Nicole Auerbach on Indiana’s Rise, Big Ten Questions & LSU-Ole Miss
NBC Sports’ Nicole Auerbach joins Football Weather for a rapid-fire conversation about Indiana’s remarkable football transformation, the early state of the Big Ten and one of the biggest games of the season: LSU at Ole Miss. Auerbach explains why Indiana’s rise under Curt Cignetti has been so...
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LSU-Ole Miss Showdown, Florida State Crisis + Week 3 Picks with College Football with Sam
LSU visits Ole Miss in one of the biggest games of Week 3—and breaking Sam Leavitt injury news adds another huge variable to an already fascinating rivalry matchup. College Football with Sam joins Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka to preview the best games across the national college football…
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Oklahoma State Shocks Oregon, Texas Stuns Ohio State + Big Ten Trouble
Oregon just suffered one of the biggest upsets of the young college football season, Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit against Ohio State, and suddenly the Big Ten looks a lot shakier than expected. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a chaotic Week 2, starting with Michigan’s...
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LSU vs. the SEC, Michigan Clock Chaos and the 24-Team CFP Debate with College Football with Sam
College Football with Sam joins Galen and Matt for a special episode covering three major stories reshaping the early 2026 season. First, they examine the escalating confrontation between LSU and the SEC over former professional players, including just how seriously the conference could respond…
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LSU Crushes Clemson, Michigan Hail Mary Chaos + Ohio State-Texas Preview
LSU made a massive opening statement against Clemson, while Michigan needed one of the wildest—and most controversial—finishes of the young college football season just to survive Western Michigan. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down everything that mattered from Week 1 before turning ahead…
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Could the SEC Kick Out LSU? Lane Kiffin Chaos + College Football Week 1 Preview
Could LSU actually get kicked out of the SEC? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down reports that SEC school leaders are considering extreme action against LSU over its pursuit of former professional players—then turn to the field for a full Week Zero recap and College Football Week 1 preview....
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SEC & Big Ten Ban NFL Players From Returning to College + Some October College Football Predictions
The SEC and Big Ten are drawing a line: players who leave college for the NFL shouldn’t be able to come back. But can the conferences actually enforce those rules in court? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down the latest college football eligibility chaos before making some bold predictions…
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North Dakota State to FBS: NDSU’s Historic Move with Sam Neidermann
North Dakota State is about to play its first game as an FBS program. Voice of the Bison Sam Neidermann joins Football Weather to explain how NDSU built one of college football’s great dynasties—and why the program believes it is ready for the Mountain West. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka talk…
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Our 2026 College Football Playoff Picks with College Football with Sam: Ohio State, USC, Oregon & More
College Football with Sam joins Galen and Matt to compare complete 2026 College Football Playoff projections. There’s plenty of agreement at the top—Indiana, Notre Dame and Georgia feature prominently, while Miami and Texas Tech look like clear conference favorites—but some major disagreements...
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Most Delusional CFB Fan Bases? Auburn, Penn State, Notre Dame + AP Poll
Who has the most delusional fan base in college football? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka debate Auburn, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, LSU, Notre Dame, Michigan and more—after breaking down the 2026 AP preseason poll and the teams getting too much or too little respect. The episode starts with Ohio...
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Who Makes the 2026 College Football Playoff? Contenders, Locks & Dark Horses
Who has the clearest path to the 2026 College Football Playoff—and which preseason favorite is most likely to fall short? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down the new CFP rules, the biggest contenders in every major conference, and the teams best positioned to claim one of the 12 playoff…
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Miami, Texas Tech and the Growing ACC–Big 12 Gaps, Plus Notre Dame–USC Returns
Can Miami finish the job after reaching the national championship game—and is anyone capable of stopping Texas Tech in the Big 12? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka preview the ACC and Big 12 contenders, playoff paths, coaching pressure points, and the growing talent gap within college football. The...
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Can the SEC Reclaim College Football? Georgia, Alabama, Texas and Our 2026 SEC CFP Picks
Galen and Matt preview a remarkably uncertain 2026 SEC season. They discuss the league’s complaints about its new nine-game schedule, its recent struggles against the Big Ten, and the growing pressure surrounding several prominent coaches. The conversation covers Pete Golding’s challenge at Ole...
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SEC Scheduling Angst, Texas Pressure, USC’s Upside and the 9–3 CFP Debate with College Football with Sam
Sam from College Football with Sam joins Galen and Matt for a wide-ranging preseason mailbag. They discuss the SEC’s reaction to its nine-game schedule, whether a 9–3 team could reach the playoff, and why the Big Ten may have the more compelling championship race. The conversation also turns to…
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Big Ten Football 2026: The Big Questions
On our first Big Questions podcast of the season, we tackle the conference that has won three national titles on the trot. 🏆 Can the Big Ten place four (or more) teams in the College Football Playoff—and can Indiana repeat as conference champion? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka launch Football...
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🚨 Sorsby Pulls His Lawsuit, Texas Tech Backs Down, NCAA Enforcement & the Future of Eligibility
College football may have just hit a major crossroads.This week on Football Weather, Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down the resolution of the Brendan Sorsby eligibility and gambling controversy, what the outcome means for NCAA enforcement, and why this case could have ramifications far…
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Brendan Sorsby Ruling: Texas Tech, the NCAA's Inability to Enforce Rules, and What Happens Next
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s injunction against the NCAA has turned a gambling suspension into one of the biggest college football governance stories of 2026.Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down the ruling, why Sorsby’s gambling history has created such an intense backlash, and…
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College Football 27 Gives Indiana the Spotlight, Plus the 2026 Games We’re Already Circling
Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka open with Indiana’s surreal role in the College Football 27 reveal, including Curt Cignetti’s national spotlight and what it says about the Hoosiers’ rise. Then it’s a full 2026 college football preview built around the games that may matter more than people realize...
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Protect College Sports Act & NIL Chaos: SEC Breakaway Threats in College Football
Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dive into one of the most consequential weeks yet for the future of college football. The new Protect College Sports Act has brought NIL regulation, transfer limits, media-rights pooling, athlete compensation, and the future power of the SEC and Big Ten into one…
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College Football Playoff Fight: SEC vs Big Ten, NIL Rules & Player Pay
The College Football Playoff expansion debate is heating up, and the SEC–Big Ten power struggle may be only part of the bigger story. On this episode of Football Weather, Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down what Greg Sankey, Tony Petitti, the College Sports Commission, NIL enforcement, and...
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College Football’s Breakaway Pressure, SEC Anxiety, and our favorite Green Teams
Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dig into another chaotic week in college football, from the House settlement and CSC/NIL enforcement issues to the growing pressure around playoff expansion and a possible power-conference split. The conversation covers why the Big Ten and SEC may be operating on a...
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Should College Football Go to a 24-Team Playoff? The CFP Expansion Debate
Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka are back on Football Weather to dig into one of the biggest debates in college football: should the College Football Playoff expand to 24 teams? They talk through the strongest arguments on both sides, including whether the regular season is already devalued, why...
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🏈 NCAA 5-for-5 Rule, CFP Shakeups & Big Ten Power Shift | Football Weather w/ Galen Clavio & Matt Blaszka
College football’s offseason isn’t quiet — it’s transformational. On this episode of Football Weather, Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down three major shifts shaping the future of the sport: 🔹 The NCAA’s proposed “5-for-5” eligibility model — what it fixes, what it breaks, and why lawsuits...
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🏈 Sacramento State to FBS? Plus the 24-Team CFP Debate & Big Ten 2026 Preview w/ College Football with Sam | Football Weather
Realignment chaos and playoff politics are back — and it’s officially Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down Sacramento State’s surprising move to the MAC and the FBS, what it means for the future of the Group of Five, and whether schools are racing to move up before the...
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🏈 North Dakota State to FBS, Nebraska’s Big Ten Bombshell & Bowl Season Shake-Up | Football Weather
It’s officially offseason mode on Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dive into the biggest college football story of the week: North Dakota State officially moving up to FBS and joining the Mountain West. What does it mean for the Bison? For the Group of Five? And are we just...
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🏈 Ohio State Offseason Begins, NIL Reality Check & Big Picture CFB Debates | Football Weather
The offseason has officially arrived — and Football Weather is back. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka are joined by Stefan Krajisnik of cleveland.com to break down Ohio State’s offseason reset, including the Buckeyes’ CFP exit, coaching changes, roster turnover, and what Ryan Day’s program is…
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🏈 Indiana Wins the National Title, CFP Lessons Learned & What Comes Next | Football Weather
The season is officially over — and it ended with history. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down Indiana’s national championship win over Miami, what actually decided the title game, and why line play and experience mattered more than any single stat. From there, the conversation widens to the...
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🏈 CFP Semifinal Recap, Portal Chaos & National Title Preview | Football Weather
The College Football Playoff is down to one game left — and Football Weather breaks it all down. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka recap an unforgettable CFP semifinal weekend, including Miami’s narrow Fiesta Bowl win over Ole Miss and Indiana’s stunning demolition of Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The…
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🏈 CFP Quarterfinal Recap, Transfer Portal Chaos & Semifinal Preview | Football Weather
Happy 2026 — it’s officially Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a fascinating College Football Playoff quarterfinal round, including Indiana’s historic domination of Alabama, Ole Miss’ thriller over Georgia, Miami’s upset of Ohio State, and Oregon’s grind-it-out win over...
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🏈 Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham, CFP Format Questions & Quarterfinal Previews
It’s bowl season chaos on Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down Michigan’s surprising hire of Kyle Whittingham, what it means for both the Wolverines and Utah, and the hire's long-term upside in the Big Ten. The guys then answer listener questions about the future of the...
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🏈 CFP First Round Recap, Michigan Coaching Chaos & Quarterfinal Breakdown | Football Weather
The College Football Playoff field is down to eight — and it’s officially Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down the CFP first-round games, from Alabama’s comeback against Oklahoma to Oregon’s uneven win over James Madison and Ole Miss rolling past Tulane. The guys also dive...
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🏈 CFP First-Round Preview + College Football Media Wars with Bryan Curtis (The Ringer)
The College Football Playoff is finally here — and it’s officially Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down every first-round CFP matchup, from Tulane–Ole Miss to Alabama–Oklahoma, digging into metrics, coaching chaos, and why road playoff games are still brutal. Plus, Bryan...
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CFP Committee Final Rankings + Playoff Bracket Analysis
It’s Selection Sunday on Football Weather! Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka react live to the final College Football Playoff reveal, as Indiana earns the No. 1 overall seed and both Tulane and James Madison crash the playoff field. The guys debate the committee’s logic, the SEC’s potential quality...
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LIVE CFP Reaction Show + Coaching Search Drama
GC and Matt reconvene Football Weather for a special mid-week episode, as we give a live breakdown of the new CFP Committee Rankings, take questions about what the new rankings mean for the final playoff bracket, and talk at length about the coaching change drama that has engulfed Penn State…
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🔥 Lane Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU! Playoff Chaos, Rivalry Week Recap & Conference Title Previews
It’s officially Football Weather! Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down one of the wildest weeks of the season — Lane Kiffin bolts Ole Miss for LSU, a shake-up in the College Football Playoff race, and rivalry week delivers fireworks from Texas–A&M to the Iron Bowl. The guys unpack the Kiffin...
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🔥 Oregon Surges, Utah Survives, Lane Kiffin Drama, and Rivalry Week Arrives | Football Weather
It’s officially Football Weather! Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka recap a deceptively quiet Week 12 that still brought plenty of drama — from Oregon’s win over USC and Oklahoma’s defensive slugfest with Missouri, to the LSU / Ole Miss / Florida drama surrounding Lane Kiffin. The guys also dive into...
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CFP Week 3 Analysis - Football Weather LIVE
If you missed it last night, GC went live with Matt Blaszka and Rhett Lewis to talk about the CFP Committee Rankings for Week 3. We talked about Indiana’s continued placement at 2nd in the rankings, their potential landing spots and opponents, and the chances of various teams at making the final...
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🔥 Oklahoma Stuns Alabama! SEC Chaos, CFP Rankings Debate, OSU and IU Keep Rolling | Football Weather
It’s officially Football Weather! Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a wild mid-November weekend that sent shockwaves through college football — Oklahoma upsets Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Georgia surges, Texas collapses, and the playoff picture gets even messier. The guys dive into what...
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Football Weather covers the college football landscape from a different perspective. Hosts Matt Blaszka and Galen Clavio explore the key storylines, games, personalities, and structural changes that dominate the college football landscape on a weekly basis. With one host from the northeast and one host from the midwest, we approach college football as the universal American sport that it is, rather than something that just belongs to one specific region of the country.
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