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George Wrighster answers the questions about the future of Clemson football under Dabo Swinney. He breaks the CFB News incliding the 24-team College Football Playoff proposal and why CFB coaches support it, new Brendan Sorsby gambling situation update, Why Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman pulled out of SNL (Saturday Night Live), why the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles are canceling their 2027 and 2028 games, and the future of college football in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. George also addresses a situation on X with  ⁨@CrainAndCone⁩  about the CFB Top 25. And finally, he is joined by former college football QB turned comedian Daniel Bridge-Gadd for a hilarious top 10 on which college football coaches, past and present, would win in real fights. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps drifting toward what is best for money and job security instead of what is best for fans and the sport itself. He explains why coaches pushing for a 24-team playoff are being short-sighted, why that kind of expansion would water down the CFB regular season, and why home-and-home games like Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida State Seminoles are exactly what fans should be getting instead of more neutral-site nonsense. George also digs into the Brendan Sorsby case and asks the real question: if Texas Tech says it is not paying for his legal defense, then who is? He then breaks down the Crain & Cone preseason ranking debate, why Marcus Freeman pulling out of SNL after the Sherrone Moore situation was the right move, and then gives a full truth-telling breakdown of Clemson football under Dabo Swinney. This is a full college football conversation built around whether the Clemson Tigers can get back to national championship level under Dabo Swinney, why coaches want a 24-team playoff even though fans hate it, what is really going on in the Brendan Sorsby gambling and legal situation, why Marcus Freeman made the smart move pulling out of Saturday Night Live, and why Georgia and Florida State canceling a home-and-home is bad for college football. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters 00:00 Intro: Clemson, 24-Team Playoff, Brendan Sorsby, Marcus Freeman 01:34 Best Thing George Saw Today 01:57 Why Coaches Want A 24-Team Playoff 03:41 Why A Bigger Playoff Solves Nothing 04:42 Which Coaches Back The 24-Team CFP 05:50 Why Fans And Media Hate The Idea 07:55 Why A 24-Team Playoff Would Water Down The Sport 08:24 Why Georgia Bulldogs And Florida State Seminoles Cancel Their Home-And-Home 08:56 Why Neutral Site Games Are Bad For Fans 09:36 Brendan Sorsby’s Legal Situation Raises More Questions 10:19 Who Is Paying For Brendan Sorsby’s Defense? 12:14 George Explains The Craine & Cone Twitter Situation 15:42 George Says It Was A Misunderstanding, Not Beef 17:49 Why Marcus Freeman Pulling Out Of SNL Was Smart 20:40 The Truth About Clemson Football Under Dabo Swinney 22:16 Clemson Tigers Culture-First Approach In The NIL Era 24:21 Why Dabo Swinney Says Clemson Football Does Use The Portal 24:42 Clemson’s 2021 Through 2025 Results Explained 27:30 Clemson’s Recruiting Slippage And Long-Term Ceiling 29:33 Can Dabo Still Win Another National Championship? 30:59 Top 10 Coaches Who Would Win In A Fight 32:18 Lou Holtz vs Joe Paterno 34:22 Mario Cristobal vs Chris Petersen 36:40 Woody Hayes vs Urban Meyer 39:54 David Shaw vs Jim Harbaugh 42:22 Lincoln Riley vs Ryan Day 46:53 Todd Graham vs Mike Norvell 49:44 Dabo Swinney vs Kyle Whittingham 54:20 Curt Cignetti vs Nick Saban #CFBNews #ClemsonFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BrendanSorsby #CFP #DaboSwinney #MarcusFreeman #NotreDameFootball #GeorgiaFootball #FloridaStateFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #TransferPortal #NIL #CFP #ClemsonTigers #TexasTechFootball #CollegeFootballTalk  #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballPodcast #ACC #SECFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down college football recruiting, AI in football, Big Ten football, SEC football, Big 12 expansion money, Kirby Smart, college football blue bloods, and the future of the College Football Playoff in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode on the Unafraid Show. This is a full college football conversation built around how AI is changing recruiting and player evaluation, why the Big Ten is outpacing the SEC financially, why the Big 12’s private equity move is risky, why a 24-team playoff could hurt the sport, and which programs still deserve to be called blue bloods over the last 25 years. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football is changing faster than a lot of people want to admit. He explains how AI is already being used by programs like Florida and Nebraska to sort through portal players and evaluate recruits, and why that could help staffs save time while also creating a dangerous filter that causes some prospects to get missed. He also reacts to Kirby Smart giving the Big Ten credit, argues that the SEC’s talent advantage has masked coaching issues, and breaks down why the Big Ten’s massive payouts prove football is a full-scale money-making enterprise now. George also sounds off on the Big 12’s private equity play, warns that a 24-team playoff is about money more than fans, and then closes with Brooks Austin for a huge blue-blood debate based on AP top-5 finishes, CFP appearances, conference titles, national championships, recruiting, and first-round picks over the last 25 years. Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, Oklahoma, USC, LSU, Clemson, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Florida State, Miami, and Notre Dame all get put under the microscope, while Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Auburn, Penn State, and Indiana become part of the larger conversation too. That is what makes this such a huge college football, AI recruiting, Big Ten vs SEC, Kirby Smart, Big 12, blue bloods, Notre Dame, USC, Alabama, Ohio State, and Brooks Austin conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: AI Recruiting, Big Ten Money, Blue Blood Debate 01:39 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:06 How AI Is Already Changing College Football 02:40 Florida And Nebraska Using AI In Football Operations 03:58 Could AI Start Evaluating Recruits Before Humans? 05:01 Will AI Help Recruiting Or Make More Kids Fall Through The Cracks? 06:01 Kirby Smart Reluctantly Gives The Big Ten Credit 07:18 George Says The Big Ten Is Better Coached Than The SEC 08:24 Why The SEC Grind Argument Is Wearing Thin 09:25 Big Ten Payouts Prove College Football Is Big Business 10:27 Ohio State, Michigan, And Penn State Revenue Gap 11:33 How The SEC Compares Financially 12:38 ACC And Big 12 Payouts Compared 13:43 Why Scholarships No Longer Match Football’s Real Value 14:45 The Big 12’s Risky Private Equity Play 16:56 Why The Big 12 Credit Line Could Be Dangerous 18:05 Why Coaches Want A 24-Team Playoff 19:08 George Says Fans Hate The 24-Team Idea 20:10 Why A Bigger Playoff Could Hurt The Regular Season 20:41 Brooks Austin Joins For The Blue Blood Debate 22:21 The Metrics For Modern Blue Blood Status 25:11 Alabama Is The Modern Blue Blood King 28:00 Ohio State Comes In At No. 2 31:10 Georgia’s Rise Under Kirby Smart 34:52 Oklahoma’s 25-Year Run Gets More Respect 38:19 USC Still Makes The List — But The Prestige Is Fading 44:11 LSU’s Last 25 Years Are Undeniable 49:00 Clemson’s Entire Run Belongs To Dabo 54:30 Texas Makes The List But Feels Underachieving 57:38 Florida’s Last 25 Years Still Carry Weight 01:02:03 Michigan Makes It — But Feels Texas-Like 01:06:16 Florida State Makes It, But Brooks Pushes Back Hard 01:24:53 Miami Lands On The List 01:25:24 Notre Dame Makes It Despite Conference Penalty 01:28:09 Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Penn State, Auburn, And Indiana Get Love   #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #Big12Football #ACCFootball #AIRecruiting #KirbySmart #GeorgeWrighster #BrooksAustin #BlueBloods #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #UnafraidShow #OhioStateFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #USCFootball #NotreDameFootball #TexasFootball #LSUFootball #ClemsonFootball #FloridaStateFootball #MichiganFootball #NebraskaFootball #TennesseeFootball #IndianaFootball #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down Oregon football in an interview with head coach Dan Lanning. He also discusses the updates in Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal and his eligibility at Texas Tech football. In addition college football media rights with Amazon Prime, ghost transfers, NCAA eligibility five-to-play-five rules, and the future of college football in this loaded College Football Podcast episode on the Unafraid Show. This is a full college football conversation built around Dan Lanning explaining why Oregon Ducks football keeps growing, Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation getting worse for Texas Tech and Cincinnati, Duke basketball and Amazon Prime opening the door to future college football streaming fights, and why the NCAA’s next eligibility move could create a massive legal mess. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps moving faster than the people trying to regulate it. He explains why Duke basketball getting major games onto Amazon Prime matters for the future of college football media rights after Notre Dame and USC were blocked by the Big Ten from trying something similar, why Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation has become a disaster involving NIL, lawsuits, and NFL Draft fallout, and why ghost transfers and NCAA five-to-play-five rules could create even more chaos in the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, and Big 12 conferences. George also sits down with Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning, who talks about Oregon Ducks culture, draft development, roster retention, Dante Moore, player growth, family, mentorship, and why the Ducks keep leveling up under his leadership. Then George closes with a fun personal top 5 on the worst things he ever spent NFL money on, from an absurd Escalade and club nights to jewelry, gambling, and more. That is what makes this such a huge Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, NIL, transfer portal, college football streaming, NCAA eligibility, and college football conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Dan Lanning, Brendan Sorsby, Ghost Transfers, Oregon 01:20 Dan Lanning’s Cameo Move For Childhood Cancer Research 02:06 Oregon Rivals Troll Dan Lanning For Charity 02:34 Duke, Amazon Prime, And The Future Of College Football Media Rights 04:43 Brendan Sorsby Gambling Fallout Gets Worse 05:24 Cincinnati, Texas Tech, And The Money Around Sorsby 06:27 Why Brendan Sorsby’s NFL Future Took A Massive Hit 07:28 When Did Cincinnati Know About The Gambling? 08:30 Should Texas Tech Risk A Ghost Transfer? 09:31 Why Salary Caps Still Matter In College Football 09:43 NCAA Five-For-Five Eligibility Rules Is Going To Create Lawsuits 11:32 How NIL Changes The Eligibility 12:36 Could States Build College Football Farm Systems? 16:33 Dan Lanning Joins The Show 17:16 Watching Former Assistants Become Head Coaches 18:04 Sitting With Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq On Draft Night 18:40 When Coaches Know A Player Is A First-Rounder 19:40 What NFL Teams Ask About Oregon Ducks Players 20:21 Why Dan Lanning Stays At Oregon 21:15 Dante Moore’s Decision To Return 21:58 How Oregon Builds Leadership And Player Growth 22:51 What Oregon Football Learned From Last Season 23:46 Why Rivalry Trash Talk Is Good For College Football 24:33 Does Dan Lanning Watch College Football As A Fan? 26:40 How The GA Coaching Role Has Changed 27:34 Has Anyone Ever Pulled A Dan Lanning-Style Job Chase? 28:01 Family, Parenting, And Reading A Book A Month 30:00 Dan Lanning On Jeff Choate’s Recruiting Pitch 30:47 Dan Lanning On Indiana’s Coaching And Defense 32:22 How Oregon Has Grown Heading Into 2026 34:49 Bear Alexander, Brandon Finney, And Oregon’s Defensive Growth 36:34 What Success Looks Like For Oregon In 2026 37:17 Breaking In New Coordinators At Oregon 38:58 Dan Lanning Recruits You To Become An Oregon Fan 40:43 George’s Top 5 Worst Ways He Wasted NFL MoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down Miami Hurricanes football, Mario Cristobal, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech football, Oregon football, the NFL Draft, Big Ten vs SEC football, and the truth about where college football stands right now in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. This is a full college football conversation built around whether Miami Hurricanes football is really back, why Diego Pavia was never getting drafted in the NFL Draft, why Texas tech football's Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation was inevitable in modern sports culture, and why the NFL Draft says more about the Big Ten and SEC than people want to admit! The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps exposing what is real and what is fake. He explains why Miami Hurricanes under Mario Cristobal has gone from a five-win mess to a national title game appearance and real 2026 expectations, why Diego Pavia’s college success was never the same thing as being an NFL Draft quarterback, and why Brendan Sorsby’s situation says a lot about the gambling culture young players now grow up around. George also reacts to the NFL Draft, argues that the Big Ten is better than the SEC football despite SEC football having more total NFL draft picks, points to Oregon Ducks draft haul as proof of elite development under Dan Lanning, and closes with a funny “Wrighster or Wrong” segment with Ralph Amsden on NFL Draft fans, Roger Goodell boos, draft-night girlfriends, and more. That is what makes this such a huge Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, Oregon Ducks, Big Ten vs SEC, NFL Draft, and college football conversation. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels:   - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Miami, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, Big Ten vs SEC 01:23 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:03 Why college Football Spring Game Attendance Matters 02:50 Why USC Trojans Fans Need To Do Better 03:51 Diego Pavia Was Never Getting Drafted in NFL 05:51 Why The Big Ten Is Better Than The SEC Right Now 08:54 What The NFL Draft Says About Oregon Football 12:02 Brendan Sorsby Gambling Fallout 15:01 Texas Tech’s Quarterback Problem After Sorsby 17:05 The Truth About Miami Hurricanes football Under Mario Cristobal 20:15 How Miami Hurricanes football Became A Real CFP Team 22:20 The Difference-Makers Miami Has Developed 24:24 Miami’s 2026 Schedule And Expectations 25:29 Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney, And Miami’s Future 27:27 Wrighster Or Wrong: NFL Draft Hot Takes 29:11 NFL Draft Fans Are Out Of Their Minds 31:46 Why Roger Goodell Should Still Get Booed 35:00 WWE-Style NFL Draft Trolling Works 39:14 Why Tipping Draft Picks On Twitter Is Trash 42:03 Why Draft Night Girlfriends Are A Bad Idea   #miamihurricanesfootball #nfldraft #cfbnews #DiegoPavia #BrendanSorsby #collegefootball #cfb #Miamihurricanes #MarioCristobal  #TexasTechFootball #OregonFootball #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #acc #CollegeFootball #cfp  #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #NFLDraft #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #TransferPortal #DanLanning #DarianMensah #CamWard #RedRaiders #OregonDucks #ACCFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootballPodcast #CollegeFootballNews #Miami #TexasTech #VanderbiltFootball #Collegefootball #CFB #collegefootballpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down Alabama vs Indiana, Ty Simpson, Bryant Haines, Taylen Green, John Gruden, the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley, USC football, and the 2026 Heisman race in this loaded College Football Podcast episode on the Unafraid Show. This is a full college football conversation built around Indiana football new rivalry with Alabama Crimson tide, whether Taylen Green should stay at quarterback, why the transfer portal debate misses the bigger picture, whether USC football’s championship window is really open under Lincoln Riley, and how to predict the next Heisman Trophy winner. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football is at its best when new teams matter and old assumptions get challenged. He explains why Indiana Hoosiers beating Alabama football and then winning the national championship created one of the funniest and most real rivalries in the sport, why Bryant Haines (Indiana football) and Ty Simpson (Alabama football) accidentally helped fuel it, and why parity is exactly what college football needs. He also sounds off on Jon Gruden telling Arkansas QB Taylen Green he should switch to wide receiver, argues that TJ Moe is blaming the transfer portal for problems adults actually created through conference realignment and roster management, and questions whether Lincoln Riley and USC football can really afford anything less than 10-2 in 2026. Then George closes by using the last 10 years of Heisman trophy history to explain what kind of player usually wins the award and predicts Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will take it home over players like Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns) and CJ Carr (Notre Dame football), before drafting the best Heisman trophy seasons of the last decade with Ralph Amsden. The Unafraid Show is about US! 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George Wrighster breaks down Notre Dame football's  trajectory under HC Marcus Freeman, Arch Manning being overrated, Colorado football, Julian Lewis, Alabama football GM Courtney Morgan explains that college football rosters topping $60 million in NIL, in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. This is a full college football conversation built around whether Marcus Freeman is a championship-caliber coach, why Arch Manning at is not a generational prospect yet, why Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders are pushing back on the “small roster” narrative, and why the 2028 recruiting class could blow up the current NIL salary model. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps asking fans to ignore what is right in front of them. He explains why Colorado football can be light on paper and still look physically impressive compared to Big Ten, big 12, ACC, and SEC football teams, why Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns) should be evaluated like every other quarterback instead of being crowned early because of his last name, and why rising NIL demands are pushing the sport toward a breaking point that only a real salary cap and true business structure can fix. George also tells a great recruiting-host story from his Oregon Ducks days, reacts to Ryan Broyles talking about Michael Crabtree as a host, and then gives a full Notre Dame football breakdown. He argues that Marcus Freeman did not inherit a rebuild, that Notre Dame Fighting Irish has become nationally relevant and likable again, and that Freeman has the recruiting, culture, roster, and championship DNA to win the Fighting Irish their first national title since 1988. The show closes with Ralph Amsden joining George for a funny top 10 segment on which college football coaches should have landmarks named after them, including Nick Saban, Brian Kelly, Pete Carroll, Herm Edwards, James Franklin, Ryan Day, Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning, and Kalen DeBoer. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #NotreDameFootball #ArchManning #NIL #CollegeFootball  #MarcusFreeman #texasfootball #texaslonghorns  #ColoradoFootball #JulianLewis #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #CFB #AlabamaFootball #NickSaban #DanLanning #KalenDeBoer #BrianKelly #RyanDay #KirbySmart #CoachPrime #CFBNews #CollegeFootballTalk #UnafraidShow #DonorFatigue #NotreDame #FightingIrish #TransferPortal #ArchManningHype #CollegeFootballPodcast #JordanFaison #CJCarr #Recruiting #Collegefootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down Deion Sanders and Colorado football, Iowa football and NCAA tampering penalties, Marcus Freeman’s viral Esquire feature, Sherrone Moore’s sentencing and future, and the 2026 NFL Draft in this loaded Unafraid Show live episode. This is a full college football conversation built around Colorado’s roster size, Kirk Ferentz and Cade McNamara, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, Michigan’s coaching fallout, and top NFL Draft names like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Reuben Bain, Kenyon Sadiq, Dylan Thieneman, and more. The biggest issue, according to George, is that college football keeps giving fans chaos from every angle. He explains why Colorado really does look small compared to top programs, why Deion Sanders’ 2026 season may come down to the first four games, why Iowa getting hit with tampering penalties over Cade McNamara shows how broken NCAA enforcement still is, and why Marcus Freeman’s Esquire feature says a lot about how different modern coaching culture looks. George also breaks down why Sherrone Moore was not set up, why he still could deserve another coaching opportunity in the future, and then brings on Tony Pauline to talk the 2026 NFL Draft, including Fernando Mendoza as a potential QB1, Reuben Bain, Kenyon Sadiq, Ty Simpson, Carnell Tate, Dylan Thieneman, and more before closing with a top 10 mock draft. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Colorado, Iowa, Marcus Freeman, Sherrone Moore, NFL Draft 01:53 Best Thing George Saw Today 03:24 Why Colorado Buffaloes’s Team Looks Small 06:29 Colorado’s First Four Games Will Decide The Season 08:40 Iowa Hit With NCAA Tampering Penalties 10:32 Why NCAA Enforcement Takes Too Long 13:35 Marcus Freeman Goes Full Model Mode 15:16 Sherrone Moore Sentencing And Michigan Fallout 18:59 Why Michigan Had To Clean House 20:50 Does Sherrone Moore Deserve Another Chance? 22:52 Tony Pauline Joins The Show 23:33 Fernando Mendoza As QB1 In The 2026 NFL Draft 28:42 Why Tony Pauline Is Sold On Fernando Mendoza 29:33 Reuben Bain’s Draft Outlook 30:24 Ohio State Defenders In The 2026 NFL Draft 32:25 Dylan Thieneman’s NFL Projection 33:12 Kenyon Sadiq’s Rising Draft Stock 34:42 Carnell Tate And The Wide Receiver Rankings 37:06 Ty Simpson And The Quarterback Class 38:31 Arch Manning, Dante Moore, And The 2027 QB Debate 40:49 Top 10 Picks In The 2026 NFL Draft 41:47 No. 1 Fernando Mendoza To The Raiders 45:08 No. 2 Arvell Reese To The Jets 46:53 No. 3 David Bailey To The Cardinals 48:32 No. 4 CeCe Mauga To The Titans 50:11 No. 5 Jeremiah Love To The Giants 51:47 No. 6 Jordan Tyson To The Browns 53:27 No. 7 Sonny Styles To Washington 54:12 No. 8 Kenyon Sadiq To The Saints 55:39 No. 9 Caleb Downs To The Chiefs 56:36 No. 10 Reuben Bain To The Bengals #CollegeFootball #ColoradoFootball #nfldraft  #CFB #DeionSanders #IowaFootball #KirkFerentz #MarcusFreeman #SherroneMoore #GeorgeWrighster #TonyPauline #NFLDraft #2026NFLDraft #FernandoMendoza #TySimpson #ReubenBain #KenyonSadiq #DylanThieneman #Big12Football #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #NotreDameFootball #MichiganFootball #UnafraidShow #CFBNews #CollegeFootballTalk #collegefootballpodcast #cfpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State football, Lane Kiffin, LSU football, Oregon football, Kyle Whittingham, collective bargaining, NIL, the transfer portal, and the top 10 college football fan bases in this loaded Unafraid Show episode. This is a full college football conversation built around Jeremiah Smith’s real NIL value, Oregon’s quarterback recruiting controversy, Lane Kiffin complaining about the SEC moving to nine conference games, why collective bargaining is the only real answer for college football, and which fan bases actually deserve to be called the best in the sport. The biggest issue, according to George, is that people keep reacting to college football headlines without understanding the business behind them. He explains why Jeremiah Smith is not really a $10 million player on the open market, but why his value rises because of what it would mean to pull him away from Ohio State. He also breaks down why Oregon’s viral recruiting clip was misunderstood, why Lane Kiffin is already making excuses at LSU instead of just winning, and why Kyle Whittingham is right that collective bargaining, salary caps, and a more professional structure are the only way college football can actually stabilize. Then George closes by explaining why modern college football coaches are basically CEOs running corporations and gives his top 10 college football fan bases, with schools like Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, Penn State, Texas A&M, and Wisconsin all in the discussion. Watch the full episode, drop your takes in the comments, and subscribe to The Unafraid Show for more college football reactions, debates, and weekly analysis. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Jeremiah Smith, Oregon, Lane Kiffin, Fan Bases 01:45 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:40 Jeremiah Smith’s Real NIL Value 04:23 Why Coaches Would Pay To Keep Him Away From Ohio State football 07:01 Oregon Ducks Viral Recruiting Clip Explained 09:46 Why People Missed The Point 11:19 SEC football Going To 9 Conference Games 14:53 Lane Kiffin’s Complaint About The SEC Schedule 17:28 Why George Says Lane Kiffin Is Making Excuses 24:26 Kyle Whittingham On Collective Bargaining 27:04 Why Collective Bargaining Is The Only Path Forward 33:36 Why College Football Coaches Now Run Corporations 39:18 Top 10 College Football Fan Bases 40:15 Honorable Mentions: Indiana, Utah, LSU, Michigan, Iowa 42:48 No. 10 Wisconsin 43:51 No. 9 Texas A&M 44:51 No. 8 Penn State 45:53 No. 7 Nebraska 46:47 No. 6 Florida 47:39 No. 5 Alabama 48:32 No. 4 Texas 49:34 No. 3 Oregon 50:24 No. 2 Notre Dame 51:20 No. 1 Ohio State   #CollegeFootball #LSUFootball #OregonFootball #CFB #JeremiahSmith #OhioStateFootball #LaneKiffin #KyleWhittingham #GeorgeWrighster #NIL #TransferPortal #CollectiveBargaining #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #Top10FanBases #NotreDameFootball #TexasFootball #AlabamaFootball #NebraskaFootball #PennStateFootball #CFBNews #CollegeFootballTalk #UnafraidShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football transfer portal drama, Tommy Tuberville, Big Ten NIL rules, and the truth about player movement all take center stage in this Unafraid Show episode with George Wrighster. George breaks down Tommy Tuberville’s proposal to restrict transfers and force second-time transfers to sit out, then explains why that idea misses the real issue in college football. He argues that many players are pushed into the transfer portal by coaches, while college sports leaders keep trying to treat athletes like employees without giving them employee rights. The show also dives into the Big Ten’s proposal to let teams go over the cap to retain players, why the NCAA’s latest scheduling idea makes no sense, and what all of this says about who really holds power in college football right now. Then George, Roman, and Ralph dig into the “hold back” debate, including Texas redshirts, NIL expectations, recruiting hype, and whether parents are making smart long-term decisions for young athletes. They also discuss how real NIL value comes from personality, branding, and visibility, not just performance on the field. To close the show, George ranks the best NFL draft cities to land in, including Washington, Houston, Green Bay, Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles, while warning that Miami can ruin careers for players who are not disciplined enough to handle the distractions. Watch the full episode, drop your take in the comments, and subscribe to The Unafraid Show for more college football analysis, NIL debates, transfer portal reactions, and bold sports opinions from George Wrighster. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Tommy Tuberville CFB Transfer Portal Proposal 05:25 Are Players Being Forced Into The Portal? 10:09 Big Ten NIL Cap Debate 12:50 NCAA Week Zero Scheduling Problem 15:42 Hold Backs, Texas Redshirts & NIL Dreams 29:28 Why Hold Backs Don’t Guarantee Pro Success 42:26 Top NFL Draft Cities Ranked 43:44 Why Miami Can Ruin Careers 48:59 Best NFL Cities: New York or LA   #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #TommyTuberville #BigTen #NIL #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CFB #CollegeFootballNews #Recruiting #NFLDraft #OhioState #LSU #OregonFootball #WashingtonFootball #AuburnFootball #DallasCowboys #MiamiDolphins #GreenBayPackers #HoustonTexansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down Big 12 win totals for 2026, including Texas Tech football, BYU football, Utah football, Arizona football, Arizona State football, Baylor football, Oklahoma State football, TCU football, Kansas football, UCF football, Colorado Buffaloes, and the rest of Big 12 football. George also reacts to SEC football commissioner Greg Sankey talking about the messy future of college football, Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning calling out NIL enforcement, Marcus Freeman’s accountability at Notre Dame football, and Deion Sanders taking criticism from a former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback. The biggest part of the show is the full Big 12 win total breakdown with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden going team by team through Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, TCU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, UCF, and Colorado. George explains why Texas Tech looks like the clear Big 12 favorite, why BYU feels like the best challenger, why Arizona is being slept on, why Arizona State is one of the biggest mysteries in college football, why Baylor and TCU are facing serious pressure, and why Colorado’s year-four expectations under Deion Sanders are still a major issue. The episode also hits college football governance, Greg Sankey and SEC power, Notre Dame culture under Marcus Freeman, NIL enforcement, recruiting, transfer portal strategy, and the future of the sport.   #Big12 DeionSanders #OregonFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #TexasTechFootball #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #ArizonaFootball #ArizonaStateFootball #BaylorFootball #OklahomaStateFootball #TCUFootball #KansasFootball #UCF #ColoradoFootball #GregSankey #DanLanning #MarcusFreeman #DeionSanders #NIL #CFP #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #UnafraidShow #NotreDameFootball  #TexasTech #Big12News #cfbnews   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Greg Sankey, Dan Lanning, Marcus Freeman, Deion, Big 12 Win Totals 02:38 Greg Sankey And The Messy Future Of College Football 07:21 Dan Lanning Calls Out NIL Enforcement Chaos 12:00 Marcus Freeman’s Accountability Is Why Notre Dame Recruits Trust Him 15:34 Deion Sanders Takes A Shot From A Former Colorado QB 20:22 Big 12 Win Totals Begin 22:09 Ralph’s Wild AI Highlight Take 29:24 Big 12 Rankings And Win Totals Intro 31:11 Texas Tech 2026 Win Total Prediction 34:09 BYU 2026 Win Total Prediction 36:31 Utah 2026 Win Total Prediction 39:00 Arizona 2026 Win Total Prediction 42:50 Arizona State 2026 Win Total Prediction 46:05 Baylor 2026 Win Total Prediction 49:09 Oklahoma State 2026 Win Total Prediction 51:23 TCU 2026 Win Total Prediction 54:20 Cincinnati 2026 Win Total Prediction 56:22 Iowa State 2026 Win Total Prediction 58:28 Kansas 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:01:51 UCF 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:08:00 Colorado 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:13:19 Top 10 Football Movies Of All TimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down Big Ten win totals for 2026, including USC Trojans football, Oregon Ducks football, Ohio State football, Michigan Wolverines football, Indiana football, Penn State football, Iowa football, Washington Huskies football, Wisconsin football, Nebraska football, and the rest of Big Ten football. In this Unafraid Show live episode, George also reacts to Matt Leinart refusing to un-retire his USC jersey for a recruit, Dante Moore opening up about his mental health and growth from UCLA to Oregon, Greg Sankey’s latest SEC power play, and the Bruce Pearl backlash. The biggest part of the show is the full Big Ten win total breakdown with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden going team by team through USC, Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Indiana, Penn State, Iowa, Washington, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Purdue, and Rutgers. George explains why USC’s 8.5 number is a pressure warning for Lincoln Riley, why Oregon’s 10.5 says national championship, why Ohio State’s 9.5 feels shockingly low, why Indiana’s 10.5 is a trap, and why Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin all have paths to beat expectations. The episode also hits college football recruiting, NIL, retired jerseys, mental health in CFB, Greg Sankey and SEC politics, Bruce Pearl nepotism criticism, and NCAA Tournament bracket picks. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Big Ten Win Totals, Matt Leinart, Dante Moore, Greg Sankey 04:00 Matt Leinart Refuses To Un-Retire USC No. 11 08:24 Dante Moore Opens Up About Mental Health And UCLA 14:01 Greg Sankey’s SEC Power Play Explained 18:07 Why Bruce Pearl Keeps Getting Criticized 23:08 Big Ten Win Totals Begin 26:13 USC Trojans 2026 Win Total Prediction 33:10 Ohio State Buckeyes 2026 Win Total Prediction 38:25 Oregon Ducks 2026 Win Total Prediction 44:53 Michigan Wolverines 2026 Win Total Prediction 49:07 Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Win Total Prediction 53:00 Penn State Nittany Lions 2026 Win Total Prediction 57:05 Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:00:08 Washington Huskies 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:06:15 Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:08:21 Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:10:58 UCLA Bruins 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:13:47 Minnesota Golden Gophers 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:16:39 Nebraska Cornhuskers 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:22:15 Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers Rapid Fire 01:28:30 George And Ralph Reveal Their NCAA Tournament Brackets #BigTen #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #USCFootball #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #MichiganFootball #IndianaFootball #PennStateFootball #WashingtonFootball #NebraskaFootball #WisconsinFootball #IowaFootball #MattLeinart #DanteMoore #GregSankey #BrucePearl #LincolnRiley #DanLanning #RyanDay #KyleWhittingham #CurtCignetti #MattCampbell #CFP #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #UnafraidShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down why college football spring practice still matters in college football, why the Queens transfer portal controversy is being viewed all wrong, how NFL Draft age trends are affecting recruiting. This Unafraid Show live episode also finishes with a hilarious and fascinating top 10 list of the most unbelievable sports performances ever. The episode opens with George explaining why CFB spring football still matters, especially for young players, early enrollees, and programs trying to build culture. Using Curt Cignetti’s comments as a jumping-off point, he argues that spring reps are where confidence, discipline, physicality, and development really start to show. He also explains why Nick Saban’s approach to teaching football in the classroom before the field still makes a ton of sense. Then George reacts to Queens University coach Grant Leonard being upset about larger schools scouting his players during the conference tournament. George says smaller schools need to stop thinking with a scarcity mindset and start selling development as the product. Using Nevada coach Jeff Choate’s “come here, develop, then go get paid” idea, he argues that becoming a launching pad can actually help programs recruit better and grow faster. Later, George and Ralph dive into NFL Draft age trends, why first-round teams still chase younger prospects, and what that means for recruiting, holdbacks, and how fans evaluate five-star and high four-star prospects. It turns into a bigger conversation about upside, floor, physical development, and why age matters more than many people want to admit. The show also tees up a debate about who really runs the state of Florida right now with Miami, Florida State, and even USF in the conversation. And to close the episode, George and Ralph go through their top 10 most unbelievable sports performances ever, sparked by Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point game. Subscribe to The Unafraid Show for more college football analysis, recruiting talk, transfer portal debate, NFL Draft discussion, and bold sports commentary. ***Download the app today and use promo code UNAFRAID to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code UNAFRAID. https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-OhBC1JaUJI Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Spring Practice, NFL Draft Age Trends 02:37 Why CFB Spring Practice Still Matters 05:13 Nick Saban’s Teaching-First Coaching Philosophy 07:13 Queens University Transfer Portal Controversy 10:05 Jeff Choate’s “Go Get A Million From Oregon” Pitch 12:13 Caden Pinnock, NIL Reality, And Smaller Schools 15:03 NFL Draft Age Trends And Recruiting 20:56 Jeremiah Smith And The Problem With More Tape 23:51 Why George Values High-Floor Prospects 24:04 Holdbacks, Factories, And NFL Projection 31:15 Third-Round Picks And Why Older Players Rise Later 36:10 Who Should Have Stayed In School Longer? 39:36 Why Recruit Age Matters More Than Fans Admit 43:45 Top 10 Most Unbelievable Sports Performances 47:56 Buster Douglas Shocks Mike Tyson 49:19 Tim Howard’s World Cup Save Frenzy 50:40 Linsanity And Jeremy Lin’s Unreal Run 52:51 Fernando Tatis Sr. Hits Two Grand Slams In One Inning 54:56 David Tyree’s Helmet Catch 58:21 Monty Curry’s 522-Yard Game 01:01:35 Abebe Bikila Wins Barefoot 01:13:56 Tommy Frazier’s Legendary Title Game 01:17:28 Outro #CollegeFootball #NFLDraft #CFB #TransferPortal #Recruiting #SpringPractice #oregonfootball  #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #MiamiHurricanes #FloridaState #USF #CurtCignetti #NickSaban #QueensUniversity #JeffChoate #BamAdebayo #SportsDebate #CFB #UnafraidShow #oregonducks #ohiostatefootball #notredamefootball #indianafootball #bigten #secfootball #nil #big12 #accfootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down the biggest issues in college football before diving into every SEC team’s biggest fear for the season with Brooks Austin from The Film Guy Network, and later bringing in Ralph Amsden for a huge quarterback tiers debate. This episode of The Unafraid Show covers Greg Sankey, SEC power, the NCAA’s future, a Senate media-rights proposal, Brian Kelly, Sherrone Moore, SEC Football fears, and the quarterbacks shaping the next college football season. The show opens with George reacting to Greg Sankey’s comments about the SEC, the NCAA, and the future of college football, plus a broader conversation about power, money, media rights, and whether the sport is headed toward a super league or collective bargaining model. George also weighs in on whether Brian Kelly deserves another shot and what it would take for Sherrone Moore to rebuild trust. Then Brooks Austin joins the show to go through every SEC team’s biggest fear for the upcoming season. From Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Auburn, Texas A&M, South Carolina, and beyond, George and Brooks break down the one thing each SEC program does not want to admit it is worried about. This part of the episode is built for SEC fans who live for team-by-team debate, roster concerns, playoff pressure, and brutal honesty. Later, Ralph Amsden joins George for a full college football QB tiers conversation. They sort quarterbacks into Heisman / elite, championship caliber, NFL draft darling, future face of college football, portal-bound, hype quarterbacks, and track stars. The segment includes takes on Dante Moore, CJ Carr, Nico Iamaleava, John Mateer, Devin Dampier, Lenorris Sellers, Kevin Jennings, Rocco Becht, Byron Brown, and more. This is a loaded episode with college football power talk, SEC Football analysis, roster concerns, coaching debates, and QB rankings all in one place. Subscribe to The Unafraid Show for more college football analysis, SEC talk, Big Ten debate, recruiting conversation, quarterback rankings, and bold takes from George Wrighster.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Greg Sankey, SEC Power, And QB Tiers 01:40 Greg Sankey On The SEC And NCAA Future 05:50 Senate Proposal To Pool College Sports Media Rights 10:52 Why More TV Money Could Reshape College Sports 11:55 Why The SEC And Big Ten May Fight This 13:37 Would You Hire Brian Kelly Again? 18:43 Can Sherrone Moore Ever Rebuild Trust? 23:29 Brooks Austin Joins The Show 26:05 White House Roundtable And College Football Power 27:37 Big Ten, SEC, And The “Memorandum Of Supremacy” 31:08 Why Collective Bargaining Is The Only Real Fix 36:14 Hope, Parity, And What College Football Needs 41:45 SEC football Teams’ Biggest Fears Intro 42:29 Alabama Crimson Tide's Biggest Fear 46:22 Arkansas’ Biggest Fear 51:39 Auburn Tigers Biggest Fear 56:51 Georgia Bulldogs Biggest Fear 01:01:17 Florida Gators Football Biggest Fear 01:04:13 Kentucky’s Biggest Fear 01:08:06 LSU football Biggest Fear 01:13:15 Ole Miss’ Biggest Fear 01:14:57 Oklahoma Sooners Biggest Fear 01:17:47 Mississippi State’s Biggest Fear 01:18:37 Missouri’ TigersBiggest Fear 01:20:15 South Carolina’s Biggest Fear 01:23:36 Tennessee’s Biggest Fear 01:27:01 Texas A&M’s Biggest Fear 01:29:58 Texas LonghornsBiggest Fear 01:33:04 Vanderbilt’s Biggest Fear 01:35:25 Ralph Amsden Joins For QB Tiers #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #cfb  #texaslonghorns #GeorgeWrighster #BrooksAustin #TheFilmGuyNetwork #RalphAmsden #GregSankey #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #QBtiers #DanteMoore #CJCarr #BrianKelly #SherroneMoore #TexasFootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaFootball #LSUFootball #OklahomaFootball #cfbpredictions #cfbnews #quarterback #rankingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football, NIL, the transfer portal, the NFL Combine, and CFP expansion all collide in this loaded Unafraid Show live episode with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden. The show opens with Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion addressing his stutter at the NFL Combine, and George connects it to his own experience—then pivots into the biggest power debate in the college football: a 24-team College Football Playoff. George reacts to Josh Heupel and Bret Bielema backing playoff expansion and explains why a 24-team CFP would reward soft scheduling, water down exclusivity, and turn the regular season into seeding content instead of must-watch Saturdays. Next up: NIL laws. The Mississippi House passing a bill to remove state taxes on NIL earnings becomes a huge recruiting and roster-building advantage for Ole Miss and Mississippi State in the SEC—another example of how college football is now being shaped by state policy, not just coaches and players. George also hits the real NIL truth: agents, collectives, and “market value” are setting prices, and that pressure feeds straight into transfer portal movement and locker room dynamics. Then the show takes a turn into culture and mentorship with Johnny Manziel mentoring Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia—why it can help a quarterback, why it can also be messy, and what it says about branding in modern college football. From there, Ralph joins for a deep NFL Combine breakdown: which programs looked most “combine-ready” (Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs stand out), which athletes boosted their NFL Draft stock, and which schools disappointed—calling out LSU and Texas Tech for not showing up the way fans expected. The episode closes with more combine talk, viral interview moments, and a blind ranking of the best pass catchers (WR/TE) heading into the NFL Draft, including Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, and more. This college football podcast features talk about Texas A&M football, Oregon football, Ohio State football, LSU football, Texas Tech football, Ole Miss football, Mississippi State football, Tennessee football, Illinois football, Vanderbilt football, and USC football. #CollegeFootball #NFLCombine #NIL #TransferPortal #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #TexasAMFootball #OregonFootball #OhioStateFootball #LSUFootball #TexasTechFootball #OleMissFootball #MississippiStateFootball #TennesseeFootball #IllinoisFootball #VanderbiltFootball #USCFootball #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #CFB #kenyonsadiq  #kcconcepcion #bretbielema #joshhuepelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is moving fast—Oregon football looking like the team to beat, the Big Ten vs SEC power struggle getting louder, NIL and the transfer portal creating legal chaos, and even targeting rules being reworked—and George Wrighster breaks it all down live on Unafraid Show. The episode opens with the big picture: what can realistically stop the Oregon Ducks from winning a national championship, and how the sport’s “haves vs have-nots” fight (money, control, media rights) is shaping everything from schedules to competitive balance. Then the show dives into rule changes that actually matter on Saturdays: targeting in college football. George breaks down why the current enforcement creates too many game-swinging moments and why a smarter penalty structure is needed, including how repeat offenders should be handled without pretending every hit is the same. A full Big Ten football tour that hits every major program and what each fanbase should fear in 2026. Oregon’s margin for error, Illinois, USC football, Indiana football dealing with expectations and brutal stretches, Iowa’s offensive ceiling and quarterback reality, Maryland’s consistency, Michigan’s gauntlet schedule pressure, Michigan State’s “Groundhog Day” fear, Minnesota and Nebraska trying to climb, Ohio State football navigating a CFP path, Purdue’s direction, Rutgers’ ability to win without drawing the top monsters, UCLA’s opportunity window, USC as a swing team in the league, Washington’s road/chemistry pressure, and Wisconsin’s make-or-break year under Luke Fickell and USC Trojans with Lincoln Riley. If you follow Big Ten football, this segment is the blueprint for how the conference race and the CFP conversation will look by midseason. The show takes a fun sports detour—Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather rematch energy—and uses it to spark the ultimate college football “run it back” debate: the classic matchups fans would pay to see again, from Auburn–Oregon to USC–Texas to Alabama–Clemson. If you want college football explained simply—power dynamics, rules, NIL/portal reality, and a Big Ten deep dive—this episode is loaded. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Oregon Ducks football as the 2026 national title favorite + show rundown 00:00:54 – SEC + Big Ten power play, media-rights consolidation talk 00:01:42 – Targeting rule changes teased + what’s coming later 00:13:17 – “Haves vs have-nots” + control in college football (money & power) 00:14:57 – Targeting rule changes: new penalty structure + repeat offender consequences 00:17:22 – Big Ten preview setup: every team’s “boogeyman” + what can stop Oregon 00:19:22 – Oregon Ducks football: what can stop Dan Lanning + health/attrition talk 00:40:28 – Illinois football: Brett Bielema + schedule fear points 00:44:03 – Indiana football: life as “the hunted,” expectations after the title run 00:46:45 – Indiana schedule: Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Washington stretch 00:51:10 – Iowa football: Kirk Ferentz + offense/QB market discussion 00:54:00 – Iowa schedule: Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Wisconsin, Nebraska 00:55:57 – Maryland football: Mike Locksley + second-half issues 01:03:14 – Michigan football: gauntlet schedule + expectations pressure 01:04:14 – Penn State football: “tough out” + schedule difficulty mention 01:06:05 – Michigan State football: Groundhog Day fear + program direction 01:08:00 – Drew Brees + Alabama football butterfly-effect conversation 01:12:15 – Minnesota football: P.J. Fleck, portal losses, ceiling talk 01:16:45 – Nebraska football: Cornhuskers segment begins 01:25:43 – Ohio State football: confidence, schedule, CFP path talk 01:33:52 – Purdue football: Barry Odom + what Purdue should target in 2026 01:37:36 – Rutgers football: Greg Schiano, defense, avoiding Oregon/Ohio State 01:41:36 – UCLA football: new coach, hope factor, schedule opportunities 01:55:52 – Washington football: road struggles + QB/chemistry pressure 02:00:47 – USC football: Trojans referenced as key swing game (late stretch) 02:05:05 – Wisconsin football: Luke Fickell + QB injury “season over” fear 02:05:58 – Big Ten wrap + closing thoughts 02:05:59 – Pacquiao/Mayweather rematch → college football “rematch games” idea 02:07:53 – Throwback rematches: Auburn–Oregon, USC–Texas, Bama–Clemson #oregonfootball #bigtenfootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #NIL #TransferPortal #BigTen #SEC #OregonFootball #OregonDucks #Targeting #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #USCFootball #TexasFootball #TexasLonghorns #AlabamaFootball #ClemsonFootball #AuburnFootball #UnfraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #collegefootballnews #cfbnews #collegefootballpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is in full chaos: Texas Longhorns/Texas football scheduling drama, NIL and the transfer portal madness, Jaden Rashada and Florida Gators fallout, and CFP (College Football Playoff) eligibility battles all hit in one live Unafraid Show with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden. The show opens on the NCAA’s “rule of restitution” threat—vacating wins after players won court orders to play—dragging Memphis football, San Diego State football, and even Indiana football into the conversation and raising the obvious question: what does “punishment” even mean when everybody watched the games? From there, George breaks down why we still don’t have clear eligibility rules after decades of legal fights, including the Oregon State/Lonnie Shelton example that shows how long this tug-of-war has been going on. The guys also hit the junior college eligibility angle and why the sport keeps ending up in court instead of having clean, enforceable standards. Then it pivots to NIL reality and why the market got distorted fast: the Jaden Rashada story, the Florida Gators side of it, how collectives operate, and why Billy Napier’s name keeps getting pulled into these conversations—especially when lawsuits and “discovery” become part of the recruiting ecosystem. After that, George goes in on schedules and résumé-manufacturing, including Texas backing out of a home-and-home with Arizona State and why schedule uniformity matters if the CFP is going to be judged fairly year to year. The episode also touches the late-show grab bag: Georgia football legal headlines, the weird ways serious news turns into internet comedy, and yes—George closes with random life talk like Reese’s and the kind of off-the-rails side conversations only a live college football show delivers. Subscribe to the Unafraid Show for college football explained simply, real talk on NIL + portal chaos, and weekly debates that don’t play nice. Chapters: 00:00 – NCAA “rule of restitution” + threatening Memphis, San Diego State, Indiana 03:45 – Why vacating wins is pointless in college football 08:30 – NCAA’s real problems: NIL + Transfer Portal + calendar chaos 13:05 – What “clear eligibility rules” should look like (players need a voice) 17:40 – Transfer portal/NIL enforcement: why the NCAA keeps losing control 22:10 – CFP / College Football Playoff ripple effects on scheduling + roster building 25:06 – Texas Longhorns / Texas football scheduling talk + why it matters 27:40 – “Schedules are broken” + how big brands protect themselves 30:55 – Jaden Rashada / Florida Gators + NIL consequences (what it signals) 33:20 – Billy Napier + Florida pressure in the NIL era 36:10 – Bigger NIL lesson: donors, collectives, and “who really runs the sport” 39:37 – Scheduling games too far out (cancel 2028+? the argument) 40:07 – Kenny Dillingham (Arizona State) asking for money publicly — and it WORKED 41:44 – “Closed mouths don’t get fed” + aggressive fundraising/NIL reality 44:27 – MrBeast / Beast Games analogy: how people “prey on weakness” 45:51 – Why fans clown coaches for “begging” (but everyone needs NIL money) 49:10 – The media/business side of college football: attention, money, leverage 53:05 – How NIL + the portal changed what “building a program” even means 57:40 – Why fan expectations don’t match the new college football economy 1:02:10 – Georgia football arrests + accountability vs “just football” discourse 1:06:36 – Why it’s harder than ever to stay “only sports” online 1:12:20 – College football discourse vs politics online (what gets people heated) 1:18:05 – Reese’s conversation + how random culture topics hijack timelines 1:23:20 – Reese’s takes + why people get weirdly tribal about everything 1:25:41 – Wrap-up / like, share, subscribe (end) #texaslonghorns #CollegeFootball #collegefootballlive #collegefootballnews #Jadenrashada #CFB #NCAA #NIL #TransferPortal #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #BigTen #SEC #ACC #Big12 #IndianaFootball #MemphisFootball #cfbnews  #TexasFootball #ArizonaStateFootball #FloridaFootball #MiamiFootball #OregonStateFootball #UnfraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #collegefootballpodcast #sports #oregonfootball #ohiostatefootball #michiganfootball #reesespeanutbuttercups #reeses #urbanmeyer #alexsmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is NEVER boring—Deion Sanders, Colorado football, Drew Brees, Nick Saban, Alabama football, the Pac-12, NIL, and the transfer portal all collide in one wild episode of the College Football Apostles with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden. We open with the Deion Sanders conversation and why Coach Prime (and Colorado Buffaloes football) stays the most polarizing topic in college football—plus the Christian Fauria comments that sparked the debate and what it means for how people evaluate coaching, wins, and expectations in the Big 12. Then we pivot into the NIL era’s legal chaos and why eligibility fights keep popping up—highlighted by the Trinidad Chambliss situation and the bigger picture argument for collective bargaining in college football. Next is a serious discussion around BYU football as we react to the Parker Kingston news and what it means for the program, accountability, and the BYU Honor Code in the modern era. And yes—Drew Brees and Alabama are in here too. We break down the “what if” that still blows minds: Brees’ free agency decision, the Miami Dolphins medical doubts, and how that ripple effect helped open the door for Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide dynasty (and why Alabama fans may need to reset expectations in the post-Saban era). We wrap with realignment and scheduling: the Pac-12’s “flex game” scheduling model, how it could create better matchups, and why it might become a blueprint for other conferences chasing the College Football Playoff. 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your hottest take: Is Deion actually building something real at Colorado… or is this headed for a wall? Chapters: 00:00 – Intro + why Pac-12 is back in the convo 00:34 – Deion Sanders debate + Christian Fauria comments 16:49 – Colorado football in the Big 12: pressure to prove it on the field 17:49 – Trinidad Chambliss eligibility + why collective bargaining matters 34:18 – BYU football: Parker Kingston case + what BYU can/can’t do 45:45 – Drew Brees story + Miami Dolphins doubts + Saban ripple effect 47:43 – Alabama football: “reset expectations” after Saban 58:36 – Pac-12 scheduling “flex game” model explained #DeionSanders #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #ColoradoFootball #CoachPrime #Big12 #BYUFootball #Pac12 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NIL #TransferPortal #AlabamaCrimsonTide #NickSaban #DrewBrees #MiamiDolphins #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CFB #JoeJudge #parentingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football, Indiana football, Curt Cignetti, the Big Ten schedule, Miami football, and the targeting rule are all on the table in this episode of the College Football Apostles Podcast with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden. The biggest question: what does Indiana winning a national championship actually mean for the rest of college football—and why is it a blessing for some programs but a burden for others? George explains how Indiana’s run creates real hope that any team can rise fast… but it also turns an outlier into an expectation and puts coaches, ADs, and fanbases on the hottest seat imaginable. Next up, the guys dig into the Big Ten football schedule and call out the “layup win” problem. USC football being the only Big Ten team with two bye weeks sparks a bigger debate about who has the toughest road in 2026, and why Indiana football and Nebraska football ended up with such friendly slates. George goes off on schedules that avoid real Power Four matchups—because if you’re a fan, you should want more big games, not fewer. Then Ralph walks George through the backlash to George’s way-too-early Top 25, especially from Miami Hurricanes fans, and they judge which criticisms are fair and which are just emotional. (Spoiler: Miami’s ranking depends on what’s actually official at quarterback.) Finally, targeting is back in the spotlight after reporting from Ross Dellenger, and George breaks down the physics of why some targeting calls don’t match reality—and why college football needs a better system (think tiers) instead of treating every hit like the same crime. And yes… the show takes the scenic route into Bill Belichick/North Carolina football and a legendary Costco + Chipotle debate. Chapters / Timestamps (minimum 3) 00:00 – What Indiana’s title means: blessing vs burden for college football 09:06 – Big Ten schedule talk: USC, Indiana, Nebraska, Penn State + “easy slate” debate 27:41 – Way-too-early Top 25: Miami criticism + ranking debate 46:03 – Targeting rule overhaul: Ross Dellenger report + the physics of bad calls 38:09 – Belichick/UNC: reputation, Hall of Fame talk, and the fallout 52:15 – Chipotle order + Costco stress test: the most relatable argument ever #CollegeFootball #IndianaFootball #IndianaHoosiers #CurtCignetti #BigTen #BigTenFootball #USCFootball #NebraskaFootball #PennStateFootball #MiamiFootball #MiamiHurricanes #WayTooEarlyTop25 #Targeting #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #live #livereactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football playoff chaos, the transfer portal, and NIL money are running the sport right now—and George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down what it means for fans, programs, and the future of CFB. From Pat McAfee and Josh Pate shaping the national narrative to Miami’s postseason cash infusion and the “Wild West” reality of enforcement, this episode gets into who’s actually governing college football (and who isn’t). George and Ralph dig into Ty Simpson’s reported recruiting/NIL bidding war and the loyalty vs. dollars debate—plus Nick Saban’s blunt advice on how to make the decision when the money’s removed. Then it gets even better: a legendary Bobby Bowden letter from 1977 goes viral again, and George reacts to how different today’s player culture is (including the “keep afros normal” line). They also hit USC–Notre Dame scheduling drama, the Jordan Seaton transfer portal saga, and what it says about “brotherhood” in the modern era. Finally, they unpack Kyle Whittingham’s comments about Michigan/Bryce Underwood development and the importance of real QB coaching infrastructure. And yes—sports betting vs prediction markets (Polymarket/Kalshi) gets a full breakdown, including why regulation is catching up fast. Subscribe to the Unafraid Show for year-round college football stories, NIL/portal truth, and real talk on where the sport is headed.   Chapters: 00:00:01 – Show open: SEC governance talk + McAfee/Pate/ratings + gambling vs prediction markets + Ty Simpson + Bobby Bowden letter 00:00:56 – “College football is broken”? Ratings/interest say the opposite 00:01:57 – The “drama burn rate”: portal, gambling, contracts filling the gap to the title game 00:34:28 – NIL/transfer reality: the “premium” on leaving and burning bridges 00:35:17 – Ty Simpson portal pressure + Miami backlash framing 00:36:03 – Ty Simpson bidding war: Miami/Tennessee/Ole Miss and the $6.5M escalation 00:36:49 – Legacy vs leverage: “waited my turn,” draft grades, and staying at Alabama 00:38:22 – Loyalty quote: not wanting to be remembered as “the guy who took the money” + Saban advice 00:42:24 – Bobby Bowden’s 1977 letter: old-school standards and the toughest-team mindset 00:43:23 – “Fat people will be left behind” + appearance/dress code details 00:44:54 – Modern reaction: the “normal Afro” line and why the letter is an all-time ass-chewing 00:57:54 – Michigan QB TD record talk: the bar is shockingly low (25) 00:58:50 – Prediction market segue: “Polymarket isn’t betting” and the ethics question 01:00:05 – Betting vs prediction markets: Polymarket/Kalshi vs sportsbooks and why regulation differs 01:01:14 – “No difference from prop betting”: arrests and suspicious action on small-school games 01:02:13 – Why lower-tier sports were historically ripe for corruption 01:03:07 – Closing banter: betting vs predicting analogy + wrap   #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #TransferPortal #NIL #BigTen #SEC #ACC #OregonDucks #AlabamaFootball #MiamiHurricanes #IndianaFootball #OleMissFootball #USCfootball #NotreDameFootball #ColoradoFootball #PatMcAfee #JoshPate #Polymarket #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #CollegeFootballApostlesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is in full chaos mode—bowl games are losing juice, the new College Football Playoff looms large, and bluebloods like Notre Dame, USC, Michigan football and the Utah Utes are right in the middle of it. In this College Football Apostles episode, George Wrighster breaks down the Notre Dame vs USC scheduling mess, Lincoln Riley’s “week zero” comments, and why Irish fans might actually be right this time even while everyone’s mad at them for backing out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Then the conversation shifts to CFP expansion, how opt-outs and the transfer portal helped kill traditional bowl season, and what a smarter calendar could look like if college football ever got real leadership. From there, the show dives into Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham away from Utah, what that means for the Wolverines in the Big Ten arms race, and why Utah fans are nervous about life under new head coach Morgan Scalley. George and Ralph talk parity, how Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State and Michigan could turn the Big Ten into a weekly heavyweight fight, and why Utah’s depth and recruiting reality always capped their ceiling in the Pac-12 and Big 12. New-age rivalries like LSU–Ole Miss and BYU–Notre Dame pop up thanks to the portal and coaching moves, while Lane Kiffin’s online chaos, USC’s brand spin, and Notre Dame’s future schedules all get put under the microscope. The back half of the video zeroes in on the transfer portal and NIL: Steve Sarkisian’s rant about unqualified agents, why some player reps are wrecking deals, and how bad language in NIL contracts can haunt a kid long after he leaves campus. George also reacts to an Oklahoma State lineman “visiting” his own school out of the portal, and Clemson running back Keith Adams Jr. publicly saying he was misused in four years with the Tigers—raising real questions about loyalty, opportunity, and what it means to speak out once you’re finally outside the building. If you care about where college football is headed—CFP expansion, NIL, Big Ten vs SEC power, Notre Dame’s future, USC’s brand, Utah and Michigan’s next chapter—this episode is a must-watch.   Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro, bowl games losing juice and CFP era vibes 00:03:00 – USC vs Notre Dame fans and Lincoln Riley’s Week Zero comments 00:06:20 – Who’s really at fault in the USC–Notre Dame breakup 00:12:00 – Why Notre Dame’s 2026–27 schedules are tougher than critics think 00:16:20 – Is this mostly on USC? What it says about CFB leadership 00:18:15 – Has CFP expansion effectively killed bowl season hype? 00:21:15 – How to fix the calendar: bowls, portal windows, title games 00:24:20 – Parity talk: wanting Vandy and Rutgers to have a real shot 00:25:50 – Big Ten power map: Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, USC 00:28:30 – First reaction to Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham 00:31:00 – How Whittingham raises Michigan’s ceiling 00:33:00 – Utah fallout, Morgan Scalley era and Big 12 expectations 00:37:55 – How patient Utah fans should be with the new staff 00:43:20 – New rivalries from coaching moves and portal drama 00:45:05 – Lane Kiffin online, Ole Miss–LSU and fan insanity 00:48:05 – Steve Sarkisian’s NIL agent rant and unqualified reps 00:51:35 – Bad NIL contracts, percentages and protecting players 00:54:15 – Oklahoma State OL “visiting” his own school from the portal 00:57:05 – Clemson RB Keith Adams Jr. on being misused at Clemson 01:05:00 – Does college football need a commissioner? Big ideas 01:10:00 – Final thoughts on bowls, CFP expansion and the sport’s future #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #NotreDame #USCfootball #MichiganFootball #UtahUtes #BigTen #SEC #BowlSeason #TransferPortal #NIL #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #BYU #LSU #OleMiss #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football coaching carousel, Michigan Wolverines head coach search drama and transfer portal quarterbacks dominate this episode of College Football Apostles with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden, as they sort through the wildest storylines in the sport. Michigan football is scrambling late in the cycle, and the guys break down whether Kalen DeBoer should bolt Alabama football, how real Kenny Dillingham-to-Michigan is, why Arizona State president Michael Crow is playing chicken, and if names like P.J. Fleck or Brian Hartline make any sense at all. They also talk about Ward Manuel’s future and why this might be the moment for Michigan to completely clean house after months of scandal. SEC football, Big ten, ACC, and Big 12 are shell shocked this offseason. From there, the focus shifts to USC football and the Danton Lynn situation. What happens if Lincoln Riley loses his defensive coordinator to Penn State football, and could USC actually fall upward into someone like Pete Kwiatkowski? George and Ralph react to USC football’s “re-signing” social media campaign and how turning roster retention into NFL-style free agency might backfire in the locker room. The show then digs into the firing of Ohio head coach Brian Smith after details of an inappropriate relationship with an undergraduate came out, and what it says about personal behavior, power dynamics and university leadership. In the back half of the show, it’s pure transfer portal quarterback chaos: Brendan Sorsby, DJ Lagway, Sam Leavitt, Dylan Raiola, Kenny Minchey, Bo Pribula and more. The guys match big-name QBs with ideal destinations like Oregon, Nebraska, Florida, Memphis and Virginia, explaining which systems and coaches can actually unlock their potential instead of wrecking their careers. They close with a conversation on Matt Rhule’s surprise extension at Nebraska, whether the Huskers really earned that kind of reinvestment, and how much faith fans should have in athletic directors who get spooked by the rumor mill. If you want smart, unfiltered CFB talk that hits Michigan, USC, the portal and the money side of this sport, this 58-minute episode is your jam.   Chapters: 00:00 Michigan head coach chaos, Kalen DeBoer rumors & Alabama backlash 07:45 Kenny Dillingham vs Michael Crow standoff & Arizona State’s future 15:30 Ward Manuel investigation and why Michigan might need to clean house 20:20 Danton Lynn to Penn State? USC defensive coordinator drama & fit 27:40 USC “re-signing” players graphic and roster free agency concerns 32:10 Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired over affair with undergraduate student 39:40 Transfer portal quarterback chaos – Oregon, Texas Tech, Virginia, Miami fits 48:30 Ideal landing spots for DJ Lagway, Dylan Raiola, Sam Leavitt & more 53:30 Matt Rhule’s Nebraska extension & trusting your athletic director   #CollegeFootball#MichiganFootball #alabamafootball #CFP #Michigan #KalenDeBoer #KennyDillingham  #CFB  #bigten #acc #secfootball #big12 #ArizonaStateFootball #USC #USCfootball #pennstatefootball  #TransferPortal #Quarterbacks #NIL #NebraskaFootball #MattRhule #bigtenfootball  #SEC #CollegeFootballPodcast #UnafraidShow #CFB2025 #oregonducks #oregonfootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  College Football Playoff chaos, Michigan football scandal fallout, and Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff deal all collide in this episode of College Football Apostles with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden. Sherrone Moore’s firing at Michigan, the burner account that helped expose the scandal, and the long-running culture issues inside the Wolverines’ program are on the table as George and Ralph debate whether Ward Manuel has to go and if Michigan needs to completely clean house to move forward. They break down why Moore was hired in the first place, how much he knew about the Connor Stalions era, and why Michigan might have believed the school would always protect its own – right up until it didn’t. From there, the conversation shifts to Notre Dame’s sweetheart CFP deal and the blowback from the Irish opting out of a bowl game. George and Ralph dive into how Notre Dame’s automatic playoff access if it finishes in the top 12 is rubbing the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 the wrong way, and why other leagues might band together to freeze the Irish out of future scheduling if South Bend keeps flexing on everyone. They break down the growing “World War I” vibe in college football, with power brokers and commissioners lining up on different sides of the Notre Dame drama. The guys also break down the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, asking whether byes are actually an advantage after last year’s semifinal field came from seeds 5–8. They walk through potential paths for Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Miami and more, including upset picks and national title predictions that will have fanbases fired up. Finally, George and Ralph talk transfer portal and NIL quarterback money—what a Heisman-caliber QB will cost, which dual-threats can change a program’s future, and how schools should approach the exploding QB market. If you want smart, honest, no-fluff college football talk that isn’t afraid to touch scandals, power plays and big money, this 53-minute episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Intro, Sharone Moore scandal & Michigan culture questions 06:30 How the burner account and rivals exposed Michigan’s “worst kept secret” 14:30 Ward Manuel’s future and whether Michigan has to clean house 21:20 Kalen DeBoer rumors, impossible candidates and Michigan coaching search talk 26:40 Notre Dame’s automatic CFP berth and bowl opt-out backlash 31:40 Notre Dame vs ACC, SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 — college football’s “Cold War” 36:05 Are CFP byes actually a disadvantage? 12 vs 16-team playoff debate 39:30 Breaking down CFP matchups and national title predictions 48:45 Transfer portal QB market, NIL money and who’s worth $4–6 million 52:30 Which quarterbacks George and Ralph would pay for & closing thoughts   #CollegeFootball #CFB #MichiganFootball #SharoneMoore #NotreDame #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPrankings #BigTen #SEC #ACC #Big12 #TransferPortal #NIL #Quarterback #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballPodcast #CFB2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff rankings, National Signing Day and the wild college football coaching carousel all collide as George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden dig into one of the craziest weeks of the season on College Football Apostles. Across 1 hour and 48 minutes, the guys explain why Signing Day doesn’t mean what it used to in the transfer portal + NIL era, share George’s own recruiting story, and react to the No. 1 QB recruit flipping at the last minute after media leaks hijacked his big moment. They break down how recruiting insiders, edit makers and social media have completely changed commitment season and what that means for players, coaches and fans.   From there, it’s pure coaching carousel chaos: LSU betting big on Lane Kiffin, Auburn gambling on Alex Golesh, Florida turning to John Sumrall, Ole Miss elevating Pete Golding and Kentucky landing Will Stein. George and Ralph talk risk vs reward on each move, which hires are built for culture and development, and which ones are just chasing a press conference win. They also get into the Penn State mess, Jimmy Sexton’s power, and how ADs are playing a dangerous game with timing and buyouts.   In the final stretch, the show shifts to CFP chaos scenarios and championship weekend previews: Duke vs Virginia for ACC respect, Alabama vs Georgia in the SEC Championship, BYU vs Texas Tech in a high-stakes Big 12 matchup, and what Indiana–Ohio State could reveal about the Big Ten. The guys lay out how the current committee setup invites bias, pitch a more transparent, democratic system, and imagine what happens if underdogs blow up the bracket. If you want smart, honest, no-fluff college football talk that actually respects your time, this is your show.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro, National Signing Day & why it doesn’t matter like it used to 07:30 George’s signing day story & recruiting pressure before the portal era 14:30 No. 1 QB flip, media leaks & Hayes Fawcett’s influence on recruiting 24:30 How social media, edits & insiders hijack commitment announcements 32:00 LSU hires Lane Kiffin – huge upside or high-risk mistake? 46:00 Auburn, Florida & Ole Miss hires – Golesh, Sumrall, Golding breakdown 59:30 Will Stein to Kentucky & how Oregon keeps reloading on staff 1:09:00 Penn State mess, Jimmy Sexton power plays & lost recruiting class 1:23:00 CFP committee bias, Notre Dame/BYU debate & ACC respect problem 1:36:00 Duke–Virginia, SEC Championship, BYU–Texas Tech & Indiana–Ohio State picks 1:48:22 Wrap-up & final thoughts on playoff chaos   #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPrankings #NationalSigningDay #Recruiting #TransferPortal #NIL #CoachingCarousel #LSUfootball #LaneKiffin #AuburnFootball #FloridaGators #KentuckyFootball #OleMiss #PennState #SEC #ACC #Big12 #bigTen #DukeFootball #VirginiaFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaBulldogs #BYUfootball #TexasTechfootball #OhioStatefootball #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football playoff rankings, CFP chaos and conference championship scenarios across the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC take center stage as George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden fire up a full College Football Apostles episode. From Alabama vs Auburn in the Iron Bowl and Ohio State vs Michigan in The Game, to Oregon Ducks vs Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns vs Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Miami and more, they dig into who’s overrated, who’s being slept on and how wild this postseason picture could get.   George and Ralph start by tearing into the latest College Football Playoff rankings, calling out fans melting down over Miami and Notre Dame, and explaining why the committee mostly just sorts teams by win–loss record while everyone screams about “injustice.” They move into the insane conference title math: Big Ten tiebreaker mess with Ohio State, Indiana, Michigan and Oregon, ACC chaos paths for Miami, complicated SEC championship scenarios with Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M and Ole Miss, and Big 12 title possibilities that still keep Arizona State and BYU alive.   From there, it’s pure matchup talk: Iron Bowl upset potential with Deuce Knight and Auburn, Ohio State’s suffocating defense against Michigan’s grind-it-out style, Georgia vs Georgia Tech as a sneaky chaos spot, and Oregon–Washington as a Big Ten football heavyweight fight. They also hit the Egg Bowl drama around Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss, Texas A&M’s flimsy résumé in the Texas rivalry, LSU–Oklahoma, Vanderbilt–Tennessee, USC–UCLA, and even Notre Dame–Stanford and Utah–Kansas as games that could quietly flip the narrative. If you want long-form, honest, funny CFB talk with no manufactured outrage, this episode is your ride through the final week before the bracket is real.   The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels:   - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow   Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro, CFP rankings drop & why chaos is coming  00:01:57 – Miami vs Notre Dame ranking debate and “injustice” talk  00:05:52 – Oregon football jumping Ole Miss football 00:09:26 – Do rankings even matter yet? Bullying the committee & NY6 bowls  00:12:09 – Conference title chaos in Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and ACC  00:17:59 – Why Alabama football vs Auburn could blow up the CFP picture  00:19:55 – DeBoer, Deuce Knight and the wild Auburn upset path  00:22:52 – DJ Durkin’s 0–4 history vs Alabama defenses  00:23:54 – Michigan vs Ohio State: elite defense, Heisman talk & trust issues  00:28:21 – Georgia vs Georgia Tech: upset odds and Brent Key/Clark Lea futures  00:32:10 – Oregon vs Washington: Ducks’ CFP safety net and Montlake nerves  00:35:21 – Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss vs Mississippi State & coaching carousel chaos  00:42:50 – Texas vs Texas A&M, Aggies’ defensive metrics and Texas CFP résumé  00:50:28 – Heisman voting timeline and how championship games factor in  00:51:22 – Miami at Pitt: Cristobal in November and ACC stakes  00:55:07 – LSU at Oklahoma: Sooners’ edge and LSU’s offensive funk  00:58:03 – Vanderbilt at Tennessee and Vandy’s shot at a season-maker  01:02:00 – Territorial Cup: Arizona vs Arizona State and Kenny Dillingham buzz  01:08:54 – Texas Tech, West Virginia and UCF at BYU as trap spots  01:12:08 – Virginia Tech vs Virginia rivalry and Hokies’ dominance  01:15:05 – Indiana vs Purdue lines & why Odom’s crew can cover  01:16:13 – USC vs UCLA, Big Ten future and how Trojans finish the year  01:21:12 – Notre Dame at Stanford & dream of 9–3 ND vs 9–3 Miami debate  01:22:08 – Utah at Kansas, wild rushing stats & final thoughts / sign-off    #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #AlabamaFootball #ohiostatefootball  #michiganwolverines  #oregonducks #TexasFootball #miamihurricanesfootball #SECFootball #BigTenFootball #Big12Football #ACCFootball  #UnafraidShow #cfb #cfbplayoff #cfbpredictions #cfbprediction #cfprankings #joshpate #georgewrighsterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football Week 13, College Football Playoff chaos, coaching carousel drama, USC vs Oregon, Oklahoma, Miami, Texas and Big 12 / SEC storylines all collide in this Unafraid Show episode with George Wrighster. George and Ralph start by celebrating being right about Oklahoma beating Alabama and Georgia smashing Texas, then shout out an FCS showdown between Central Arkansas and Southern Utah featuring transfer-portal-bound running backs Landon Chambers and Joshua Dye.   From there, they dive into the new reality of quarterbacks testing the transfer portal and NIL market in-season, using the Sam Levitt–Arizona State situation and the reporting around his camp “shopping” him as a case study in how representation, secrecy and value all collide in modern college football. George breaks down why players have to know their worth—and how going about it the wrong way can blow up on a fan base and a locker room. Then it’s on to the coaches: Mario Cristobal, Lane Kiffin, Alex Golesh and others dodging questions about their future while fan bases, recruits and players just want straight answers. George and Ralph talk honestly about why coaches lie in press conferences, why media members should push back harder, and how programs have to protect themselves in the middle of the coaching carousel. Finally, they roll into full Week 13 picks and previews: USC vs Oregon in Eugene in what feels like a de facto playoff game, Missouri vs Oklahoma with the Sooners’ nasty run defense, Georgia Tech vs Pitt and a sneaky Heisman conversation, BYU vs Cincinnati and a potential two–Big 12 team playoff scenario, plus Miami vs Virginia Tech and Texas vs Arkansas with Arch Manning and a shaky Longhorns run game. If you love smart, funny and brutally honest college football talk, this is your show. Subscribe to the Unafraid Show for more College Football Playoff debates, transfer portal breakdowns, and weekly picks from former Oregon Ducks and NFL tight end George Wrighster. #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #TransferPortal #NIL #uscfootball  #oregonfootball  #oklahomasooners #texaslonghorns #miamihurricanesfootball #Big12 #SEC #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #ACC #secfootball #arkansas #cfbplayoff #CFP #cfbpredictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football Heisman Trophy race 2025 takes center stage as George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden reveal their current leaders and dive into the wildest storylines across the sport. We start with Heisman momentum (true “Heisman moments,” strength of opponent, November schedules) before ripping through the chaos: Baylor AD Mack Rhoades stepping aside and what that means for the CFP committee, LSU’s attempt to wriggle out of Brian Kelly’s reported $54M obligation, and how AD/coach power plays create leverage for raises without tanking locker rooms. We also break down Rick George stepping down at Colorado and what it signals for Deion Sanders’ future.   Then we tackle a darker trend: players and coaches facing threats tied to gambling losses—highlighted by the arrest in the Louisville/Jeff Brohm case—and what real safeguards schools, leagues, and platforms can put in place. In Wrighster or Wrong, we debate Eli Drinkwitz saying we need to ditch a “playoff-or-bust” mentality, whether Rivals’ Adam Gorney should’ve asked Knox Kiffin about Lane’s job status, and if creators are right to call out Catapult Sports takedowns. Finally, we react to Pat Narduzzi’s “don’t care if we lose by 100” comment, and close with Q&A + upset radar. If you want smart, spicy CFB talk with zero fluff, jump in live and bring your receipts.   Live agenda: 0:00 Heisman leaders & criteria 10:00 Baylor/Mack Rhoades fallout 22:00 LSU vs Brian Kelly buyout math 34:00 Colorado AD change & Deion’s path 45:00 Gambling threats & guardrails 58:00 Wrighster or Wrong (Drinkwitz, Gorney/Knox, Catapult) 1:12:00 Pat Narduzzi reaction + fan takes 1:22:00 Upset radar, viewer Q&A, picks   #CollegeFootball #CFB #HeismanTrophy #BaylorFootball #MackRhoades #LSUfootball #BrianKelly #ColoradoBuffaloes #DeionSanders #RickGeorge #LouisvilleFootball #JeffBrohm #MissouriFootball #EliDrinkwitz #Rivals #AdamGorney #LaneKiffin #KnoxKiffin #CatapultSports #PittFootball #PatNarduzzi #Big12 #SEC #ACC #bigTenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the College Football Apostles, George Wrighster celebrates Halloween in style while Ralph Amsden admits to a 25 year old crime. The guys talk about the absolute circus that has become the LSU coaching search, with the governor making media rounds after firing AD Scott Woodward. Matt Rhule is now locked in at Nebraska, and Ralph talks about the different ways he believes coaches and ADs interact to leverage themselves for raises at their current schools. Plus, on the brink of the first CFP rankings, George outlines doomsday scenarios that will force college football fans to get on board with expansion. And finally, who are fans supposed to side with in the battle between YouTube TV and ESPN?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Apostles podcast with George Wrighster dives into the week’s biggest college football stories across the SEC, Big Ten, AP Top 25, and CFP conversation—coaching carousel drama at Penn State and the Florida Gators, James Franklin’s College GameDay interview, Billy Napier’s firing, and why some bluebloods may find the hiring pool thinner than fans think. George and Ralph Amsden tackle AD vote-of-confidence statements at Wisconsin, Auburn, and Florida State, then shift to on-field star power: can Diego Pavia make a real Heisman push if Alabama and Ty Simpson keep stacking wins? They also hit viral moments and fan culture: Sacramento State’s president poking the “Montana Pandas,” Texas Tech’s tortilla-throwing ban, field-storming etiquette after BYU–Utah, and a tense exchange between Coastal Carolina players and App State fans. Plus, a locker-room leadership conversation after Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons “corrects” Steve Sarkisian at the podium—team unity or media misstep? To cap it off, George ranks his six most important games of the weekend and breaks down Big 12 pressure points for Utah, Arizona State, Baylor, Cincinnati, BYU, and Iowa State, with a Group-of-6 CFP check-in featuring Memphis vs USF. If you want candid, data-grounded analysis with recruiting and administrative context—not just vibes—tap in, subscribe, and drop your Top 25 and hire shortlists in the comments.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 James Franklin’s College GameDay interview 09:30 Why the “level-up” hiring pool is thinner than fans think 22:15 Florida fires Billy Napier—where should the Gators turn? 34:01 Colorado State fires Jay Norvell—how good is that G6 job? 40:20 AD statements at Wisconsin & Florida State; Auburn silence 47:00 Heisman talk: Can Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia outrun Ty Simpson? 51:35 “Is Ralph a QB guru?” segment 56:04 With Memphis & UNLV losing, George’s new G6 CFP favorite 57:00 Sacramento State vs Montana “Pandas” feud 1:02:56 Texas Tech tortilla ban—tradition vs fines 1:06:05 Are we nearing a player–fan flashpoint? 1:08:20 Texas LB Colin Simmons “corrects” Steve Sarkisian 1:13:20 George’s six most important games this weekend 1:15:05 Ralph on a pivotal weekend for Big 12 relevance   #CollegeFootballPodcast #SEC #BigTen #PennState #FloridaGators #wisconsinfootball  #floridastatefootball  #texasfootball  #CollegeFootball #CFB #APTop25 #CFP #TexasLonghorns #SteveSarkisian #Heisman #DiegoPavia #TySimpson #BYU #utahutes  #texastechfootball  #AppState #CoastalCarolina #memphistigers #usf #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighsterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Apostles with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden dives into the week’s hottest stories: Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffaloes hosting a Transfer Portal “audition” scrimmage, rumors of Adidas circling the Penn State football coaching search, and Michigan Wolverines pushing back on the Big Ten’s reported $2.4B private-equity deal. We break how apparel money influences hiring, what a mid-season portal showcase means for players and compliance, and whether this is the new normal. Mid-show bombshell: Indiana Football’s Curt Cignetti locks an 8-year, $11.6M extension at Indiana football—we react in real time and lay out what it means for the coaching carousel. Then a lightning round on public denials from Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning, Missouri Tigers Eli Drinkwitz, Nebraks Football Matt Rhule, Alex Golesh from USF football, and Syracuse football Fran Brown—are those statements legit or just noise? We also zoom out to brand context—how moves like these ripple across SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 powers (think Ohio State football, Oregon Ducks, Alabama football, Georgia, USC football, Notre Dame football, Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners). Tap in live, drop questions, and bring your receipts.   #CollegeFootball #PennStateFootball #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #AlabamaFootball #CFB #TransferPortal #DeionSanders #Adidas #CoachingCarousel #BigTen #MichiganFootball #PrivateEquity #IndianaFootball #CurtCignetti #DanLanning #EliDrinkwitz #MattRhule #AlexGolesh #FranBrown #SEC #ACC #Big12 #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #USC #NotreDame #TexasLonghorns #OklahomaSooners #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsdenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Apostles Podcast with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden dives into the biggest College Football Week 6 stories: Penn State vs Oregon fallout (and the viral Mo Mamba song), Notre Dame vs Arkansas chaos leading to Bobby Petrino getting a second shot with the Arkansas Razorbacks after Sam Pittman’s exit, and how all of it reshapes SEC, Big Ten, and CFP narratives. We also hit the bizarre and brilliant headlines you can’t ignore: Paul Finebaum and Todd Graham flirting with political runs, the SAFE Act vs SCORE Act tug-of-war, a rumored Saudi Investment Fund move on Electronic Arts and what that could mean for the NCAA college football video game, plus Arizona State vs Kansas in London, jersey sponsorship patches on college uniforms, and Ludacris doing a breakfast show in Chapel Hill. It’s pure Unafraid energy—news, nonsense, and real ball talk in one punchy Short.   We separate hype from truth: what James Franklin and Drew Allar must fix after Oregon; why a Petrino reset could reboot Arkansas recruiting; and how legislation, NIL, and media money keep bending the sport. If you live for Saturdays—and the wild week between them—tap in, drop your take, and bring your receipts.   #CollegeFootball #Week6 #CollegeFootballApostles #CFB #CFBPlayoff #SEC #BigTen #OregonDucks #PennState #NotreDameFootball #ArkansasRazorbacks #BobbyPetrino #SamPittman #PaulFinebaum #ToddGraham #SAFEAct #SCOREAct #NIL #TransferPortal #EA #NCAAFootball #ArizonaState #KansasFootball #LondonGame #JerseyPatches #Ludacris #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #Clemsonfootball #UNCfootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Apostles live reaction and Week 5 preview with College Football Playoff stakes across the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12: Mike Gundy fired, SEC and ACC moving to nine conference games, and how it all reshapes rankings for brands like the Georgia Bulldogs, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns, Michigan Wolverines, USC Trojans, Miami Hurricanes, LSU Tigers, Oklahoma Sooners, Penn State Nittany Lions, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and more. George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden unpack a chaotic week—parity everywhere, officiating controversies (Auburn–Oklahoma), AP Top 25 voter madness, and QB storylines from Arch Manning to DJ Lagway. We hit the tough stuff first: the App State/UCF tragedy and why coaches’ health matters, then the mid-season carousel—what Gundy’s exit means for Oklahoma State and why UCLA, Virginia Tech, and Florida timing their decisions around the portal/redshirt clock changes everything. QB room talk gets spicy: Texas Tech finding juice with Will Hammond, why we’re (maybe) buying USC after DeAnton Lynn’s arrival, and why Cal true freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is turning the ACC on its head. We debate Lane Kiffin’s “take the over” moment with his daughter dating LSU LB Witt Weeks, the line between fun and frowned-upon gambling talk, and how NIL/transfer-portal realities drive both roster building and media narratives. Rankings heat: who actually earned a bump—Miami, Oregon, Ohio State—and who’s living on brand equity. We comb the AP ballots, call out head-to-head blind spots, and lay down a transparent Top-25 rubric (quality wins, strength of schedule, explosive rate, red-zone TD%, turnover margin). Then it’s the Week-5 look-ahead: Oregon at Penn State White Out, Alabama vs Georgia in Athens, USC vs Illinois, Ole Miss vs LSU, plus G5 risers (UNLV, Tulane, USF, Memphis). It’s receipts season—bring your top-4, biggest overreaction, and coach on the brink. Subscribe to The Unafraid Show for no-BS film talk, betting edges, and weekly reality checks. Chapters:00:00 — Headlines: chaos week, parity & CFP stakes06:10 — Health & loss: App State/UCF, the coaching grind12:00 — Coaching carousel: Mike Gundy fired; timing vs portal/redshirts18:45 — QB talk: Texas Tech’s Will Hammond, USC’s turnaround, DJ Lagway26:30 — Lane Kiffin, Witt Weeks & the “take the over” debate32:40 — Officiating fallout: Auburn–Oklahoma & how voters should react38:10 — AP Top 25 sanity check: ballots, biases & a real rubric45:05 — Stock up/down: Miami, Oregon, Ohio State, LSU, USC, Notre Dame52:00 — Sleeper surge: UNLV, Tulane, USF, Memphis in the G556:45 — Week-5 look-ahead: Oregon @ Penn State White Out1:03:20 — SEC spotlight: Alabama vs Georgia, Ole Miss vs LSU1:09:10 — Final takes, viewer Q&A & receipts #ohiostatefootball #OregonDucks #AlabamaFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #CFBPlayoff #SEC #BigTen #ACC #Big12 #GeorgiaFootball #TexasLonghorns #MichiganFootball #uscfootball  #miamihurricanesfootball #lsufootball #oklahomafootball #pennstatefootball #NotreDameFootball #APTop25 #TransferPortal #NIL #MikeGundy #LaneKiffin #ArchManning #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighsterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football podcast chaos: UCLA football and Virginia Tech football fire their head coaches three games in, the SEC flirts with a football czar, and we unpack QB drama at Ole Miss, a wild Georgia football conspiracy tie-in, and LSU head man Brian Kelly snapping at the media. On this episode of College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden dive deep on who could take over at UCLA—Kalani Sitake, D’Anton Lynn, Ed Orgeron—and whether the Hokies would really pass on Ryan Silverfield because the last Memphis hire went sideways. Is Jon Gruden a realistic name or just message-board bait? We also kick around the SEC football “czar” idea (what power would it actually have?), the hilarious Diego Pavia × Theo Von “date with mom” bet (and what it says about NIL era storytelling), and whether Silverfield had a real reason to take a shot at Georgia. Plus: is there a QB controversy at Ole Miss or just smoke? Why an ACC ref rage-quit after 23 years, and what might really be behind Brian Kelly’s short fuse with reporters. As always, we’re connecting the dots: coaching carousel timelines, portal optics if you fire in September, how recruits and collectives read instability, and which programs can still salvage 2025. Come for the headlines, stay for the context—then drop your picks for UCLA/VT shortlists and tell us which “czar” powers would actually help the sport. Subscribe to The Unafraid Show for no-BS analysis, real receipts, and a weekly reality check on the narratives driving college football. #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPodcast #UCLA #VirginiaTech #SEC #ACC #GeorgiaFootball #LSU #OleMiss #MemphisTigers #CoachingCarousel #BrianKelly #KalaniSitake #DAntonLynn #EdOrgeron #JonGruden #RyanSilverfield #DiegoPavia #TheoVon #NIL #TransferPortal #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsdenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Week 2 2025 delivered pure chaos, and the College Football Apostles are live to unpack all of it with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden. From Deion Sanders’ evolving QB room in Boulder to the latest Texas headline swirl around Steve Sarkisian, we’re hitting every storyline fans argued about all weekend. We’ll debate whether Colorado’s QB decision actually moves the Buffs’ Big 12 odds, why Sark’s viral press-conference bathroom quip has Longhorns nation buzzing, and what Bill Belichick’s very public rift with the Patriots means for UNC’s relationship with Drake Maye. Plus, are Tennessee fans getting way ahead of themselves with Nico Iamaleava, and are UCLA’s early stumbles a blip or a bigger problem?   Then it’s Wrighster or Wrong: Fran Brown’s boomers riff, why class warfare has folks weirdly rooting for Tulane over Duke, why George deserves an AP vote (fight me), and the Missouri fan who torched $25K just to say “F U” to Kansas. We’ll wrap with what we’re most excited to watch this coming weekend—especially Georgia Tech vs Clemson—and how those matchups could shake up the AP Top 25. Bring your takes, bring receipts, and hit the live chat. If you love smart CFB talk with zero fluff, you’re home.   Chapters:   00:00 Intro 01:08 Mississippi State had Arizona State in Cowbell Drama 03:55 John Mateer finally overcomes East Coast Bias 05:40 The long travels of Maverick McIvor and Chip Trayanum 07:15 We need to stop using the term 'generational' to describe prospects 10:32 There are no elite college football teams yet 12:13 Mike Gundy failed to adapt and blowout losses are the result 20:00 Addressing Steve Sarkisian's comments about the faces media members make in the restroom 25:50 Why did Bill Belichick ban Patriots scouts from North Carolina practices? 31:30 Deion Sanders makes a surprising move to his 3rd string QB- or does he? 36:30 The Big 12 suspends an officiating crew over Kansas/Missouri missed calls 39:28 Southern California's national reputation in shambles despite being 2-0 44:30 Is it fair for Tennessee fans to be celebrating UCLA's slow start? 52:00 Fran Brown makes Syracuse run sprints after sloppy win 54:00 Should college football fans root for Tulane over Duke this weekend? 57:15 Was Biff Poggi the right person to take over Michigan while Sherrone Moore is suspended? 58:25 Was Dabo Swinney out of bounds for saying LSU didn't look good in their won over Clemson? 1:01:00 Michigan State's 11pm EST kickoff time at USC 1:04:35 Haley Sawyer creates an AP Poll voter outrage with explanation for her ballot 1:12:38 Brendan Bett spits on USF opponent- should Billy Napier be blamed? 1:15:13 Missouri fan kicks football into Kansas sideline instead of attempting $25k FG 1:17:45 Ralph's three things to look forward to for week 3 1:20:30 George's three things to look forward to for week 3       #CollegeFootball #texasfootball #uscfootball #notredamefootball #CFB #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffaloes #TexasLonghorns #SteveSarkisian #ArchManning #UNC #DrakeMaye #BillBelichick #NewEnglandPatriots #TennesseeVols #NicoIamaleava #UCLABruins #Clemsonfootball #daboswinney #GeorgiaTech #APTop25 #Big12 #SEC #ACC #bigTen #Week3 #CFB2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the College Football Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down all of the previous week's biggest and strangest stories. George believes college football should add a preseason scrimmage to keep the opening week from looking so sloppy, and also continues his crusade against ESPN's Football Power Index  rankings, while Ralph explains why he repeatedly gets upset with Arch Manning over his corporate partnerships.The guys also get into Mike Gundy giving Dan Lanning bulletin board material ahead of Oklahoma State's trip to Eugene to play Oregon, and talk about how money doesn't guarantee success, as 5 coaches making $10+ million lost last weekend. Also- is college football trolling something Bill Belichick will be able to handle? And has America grown sick of Kirk Herbstiet's golden retriever?Finally, the guys break down some of the oddball topics from last weekend, like Jon Sumrall being upset at Northwestern for not allowing Tulane to wear Katrina-tribute uniforms, LSU fans being mad at Dabo Swinney for "snitching" on AJ Haulcy, and ECU's offensive coordinator displaying some risky internet behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football Week 1 is here—and George Wrighster & Ralph Amsden are swinging at every headline. This Unafraid Show episode doubles as your all-in college football preview and picks against the spread show, with sharp analysis of Week 0 takeaways and the biggest stories shaping SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC narratives. We open with the viral moment from Dublin: the Avery Johnson family dust-up during K-State’s Ireland trip and what it reveals about pressure, expectations, and fan behavior in the social-media era. Then we dig into the reports of Ohio State telling Barstool’s Dave Portnoy to stay off campus—what “bans” actually mean, free-speech vs institutional control, and whether this becomes bulletin-board material in Columbus. We also hit the Southwest soap opera: Jedd Fisch and family moving back to Tucson (what that signals for Arizona Wildcats culture, recruiting ties, and the post-move reality in Seattle), plus DeShaun Foster vs the L.A. media—is the new UCLA coach smart to restrict practice access in a content-hungry city, or is he risking visibility in the Big Ten? After the headlines, George and Ralph recap Week 0—execution, tempo, QB play, and what’s real vs noise—before turning the page to this weekend’s best college football games with matchup keys (explosive plays, third-down defense, pass-rush win rate, and turnover margin), coaching edges, and travel/heat/altitude factors that swing results. Finally, George drops five ATS picks for Week 1 with rationale rooted in returning production, line disparity vs power ratings, and situational angles (look-ahead, revenge, neutral-site variance). If you want smart CFB betting insight, unauthorized honesty, and no-fear opinions, this is the show. Be one of us—like, subscribe, turn on notifications, and comment your own Week 1 locks. #notredamefootball #texaslonghorns #archmanning #michiganfootball#Collegefootball #cfbpredictions #cfbpreview #cfp #cfb #bigten #secfootball #acc #big12 #week1 #cfbpodcast #miamihurricanes #oregonducks #ohiostatefootball #OhioState #DavePortnoy #UCLA #DeShaunFoster #ArizonaFootball #JeddFisch #KansasState #AveryJohnson #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsdenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the college football apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden go over the stories from the week of college football-stories that George missed out on because he was traveling to interview Oregon head coach Dan, Lanning, and Washington head coach Jedd Fisch. What does George think of Annika Sorenstam’s suggestion that former PAC 12 commissioner Larry Scott take over the LPGA? Plus, Jim Nagy moves from the Senior Bowl to the GM of Oklahoma football. What are the best traits of a good college football GM? And finally, Ralph gets George’s take on Kirby Smart calling Johnny Manziel, a “champion of fireball.” #CFB #collegefootball #secfootball #accfootball #bigtenfootball #big12football #unafraidshow #georgewrighsterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of College Football Apostles George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden air grievances about the SEC and Big Ten's takeover of the College Football playoff format. The guys also get into Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder's cars getting stolen, and what college athletes need to do to protect their assets. Plus, the cast of the first season of Last Chance U has decided to sue Netflix and others over their portrayal and compensation from the first season of the show- is it a cash grab or does the suit have merit?  Finally, George and Ralph talk about the Australian punter scandal, as well as Shedeur Sanders dropping new music ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. #collegefootball #cfbnews #collegefootballpodcast #secfootball #accfootball #bigtenfootball #big12football #unafraidshow #georgewrighsterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about Ryan Day's new (unnecessary?) contract, Brian Kelly's response to the accusation that he abandoned a player during his recovery from brain cancer, Colorado QB commit Julian Lewis' father TC saying he's been one of the most scrutinized recruits in recent history. The guys also get into which teams performed well in the 2025 high school recruiting rankings, as well as talk about Alabama QB Jalen Milroe being asked about switching positions in the NFL, and Ron Rivera returning home to Cal to assist Justin Wilcox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of College Football Apostles, the guys talk about Arch Manning's new NIL deal with Red Bull, and the quote he gave that has Ralph Amsden acting like a hater. George Wrighster brings up a list of On3's top 10 returning QBs in the 2025 season, and explains why it sets unfair expectations for the #1 QB on the list. The guys also talk about a lawsuit filed by a Wisconsin player who started his career at a D2 school, and wants the NCAA to allow the same extended eligibility they've given to former JuCo players like Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia. The ACC released its schedule, and they went heavy on Friday games- George and Ralph explain why, as Pac-12 fans, Fridays aren't the best idea. Finally, Michigan is pushing back on the NCAA's findings in the Connor Stallions investigation, and George and Ralph give their thoughts on whether that's the right move for the Wolverines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about Quinn Ewers' decision to declare for the NFL Draft instead of take a reported $8 million dollar payday to transfer away from Texas to another school. The guys also talk about the Arch Manning hype, and whether it's even possible to live up to the level of expectation that his last name and recruiting ranking bring.The guys also talk about the Deion Sanders rumors- could Coach Prime really leave Colorado to coach the Dallas Cowboys?George and Ralph also explain why they're rooting for Notre Dame in the upcoming National Championship against Ohio State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden get into a fascinating "Coach Prime Effect" Coaching Carousel that saw both Mike Vick get hired at Norfolk State, and DeSean Jackson get the head coaching job at Delaware State. The guys also go through some of the big-name transfer portal quarterbacks, and the sometimes surprising destinations they committed to- like Air Noland going from Ohio State to South Carolina, or Mikey Keene going from Fresno State to Michigan. Wisconsin is making news for not letting Xavier Lucas into the transfer portal, and it's assumed that Luke Fickell and company believe Miami tampered. George gives his take on the state of "tampering" in 2024, and who is in the wrong. George also has a problem with all the bellyaching about Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia getting a temporary win in his lawsuit to keep JuCo players eligible.Finally, the guys talk about the current list of assistant coaches making over $2 million dollars, and whether that investment has been worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Apostles are back! George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden took a two week hiatus to cover their respective teams in person- and now that Oregon and Arizona State have earned their place in the College Football Playoff, the guys are back to preview and predict the first round of the bracket!George is sticking by his preseason prediction of Oregon vs Notre Dame in the National Championship, and Ralph agrees on Oregon, but thinks it'll be Notre Dame's first round opponent that finds a way to make the final game. North Carolina shook up the college football world by bringing the greatest NFL coach of all time into the fold- how will Bill Belichick fare in Chapel Hill, and why does Ralph think the Herm Edwards comparisons are unfair?Finally- George talks about the madness of the Transfer Portal, and has a message for its biggest beneficiary- Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the College Football Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden try to unravel the cacophony of moaning and groaning from SEC mouthpieces like Lane Kiffin that are worried about not having enough representation in the College Football Playoff. Plus, 5-star QB Julian Lewis flips from USC to Colorado, Ryen Rusillo questions Indiana's legitimacy, Jake Dickert and Deshaun Foster drop some rivalry week trash talk, Tom Herman and Bigg Poggi both get fired before completing their second year, and Tommy Tuberville tries to legislate the direction of college football. Finally, the guys weigh in on Ashton Jeanty vs Travis Hunter in the Heisman race, and give their picks for Indiana at Ohio State, BYU at Arizona State, Colorados at Kansas, Army at Notre Dame, Ole Miss at Florida, and Penn State at Minnesota.  #collegefootballpodcast #ohiostatefootball #coloradobuffaloes #collegefootballrecruiting #nil #travishunter #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoff #secfootball #bigtenfootball #unafraidshow #accfootball #collegefootballpredictions #cfbnewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the College Football Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden tackle the hottest college football topics of the week- including Kirby Smart calling his own player an idiot, Matt Rhule making a midseason offensive coordinator switch, the trend of students throwing objects on the field, how we would allocate the new salary cap money available to teams through the House settlement, who the current leaders are for Coach of the Year, and Thomas Castellanos leaving Boston College after being benched. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden tackle college football's hottest topics- such as Texas Tech inquiring with the Big 12 about whether their unencrypted signals had been hacked by any of their recent opponents. The guys also discuss Miami opening against Notre Dame at home to kick off the 2025 season, discuss the likelihood of the current AP top 10 teams making the college football playoff, and discuss whether Michigan's recent QB decommit is a product of Dave Portnoy's NIL pledge, or the offense looking like garbage. George and Ralph discuss some of the 2023 recruiting spend data for college football's top schools, and also talk about Ross Dellenger's article about how Pitt went from 3-9 to 7-0. Finally, the guys make their picks in the Ohio State/Penn State, Ole Miss/ Arkansas, Oregon/Michigan, Texas Tech/Iowa State and Pitt/SMU games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about the hottest topics of the week in college football- including Mike Gundy's comments about money being the only way to retain players, former college football stars Lendale White and AJ McCarron giving their old schools a beatdown on social media, James Franklin's refusal to engage with reporters asking about the alleged crimes of his former players, and Kenny Dillingham crowd sourcing for a new kicker in his postgame presser. Plus, the guys go through a list of quarterbacks they believe might end up in the transfer portal after the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden review the game between Oregon and Ohio State that George attended in person, and talk about the aftermath and fan discontentment coming from the Ohio State side over the last few days. The guys also get into which teams should be considered elite, which teams should be considered contenders, and which top 25 teams are actually just untested/above average. No coaches get fired in-season yet, so the guys discuss why that is, and which coaches might be on the verge of that fact changing- and the guys also discuss the major injuries to guys like Cam Rising, Graham Merz and Benjamin Morrison that could alter the seasons of some premier programs and provide opportunities for backups to shine. Finally, George and Ralph make picks in Miami/Louisville, Nebraska/Indiana, Georgia/Texas, Alabama/Tennessee and Michigan Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about a week that was filled with more storylines off the football field than on it. First, the NCAA defined the new transfer portal windows, and eliminated the need for Letter of Intent in recruiting, and then Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey held a summit to plot the future and flex their power over the rest of college football. The guys also talk about Alabama fans being unable to process their loss to Vanderbilt, and blaming it on Kalen DeBoer's wardrobe, as well as Connor Stallions' suggestion on the Bussin' with the Boys podcast that a team has been illegally using bluetooth communication from coach to quarterback for years. Finally, George and Ralph make their picks in Texas vs Oklahoma, USC vs Penn State, Oregon vs Ohio State, Colorado vs Kansas State and LSU vs Ole Miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about not wanting a college football commissioner because it would devalue the SEC.Also, a group spearheaded by Jimmy Haslam is seeking to create a super league that takes over or the NCAA once the current TV rights contracts expire- good idea or bad idea?George and Ralph take sides in the war of words between college football reporters Nicole Auerbach and Brett McMurphy, and discuss whether the new Pac-12 adding Gonzaga for basketball will be what is needed to convince Memphis to take all their sports to the Pac-12. The NCAA just issued its full report about Antonio Pierce's involvement in the scandal that took down nearly half of Herm Edwards assistants at Arizona State back in 2021- what are the details, and how is Ralph feeling as an Arizona State alum?Finally, the guys give their picks in Michigan at Washington, Missouri at Texas A&M, Ole Miss at South Carolina, Miami at Cal, and SMU at Louisville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of College Football Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden get into the Matthew Sluka vs UNLV drama, and Bear Alexander's decision to sit out the rest of the season at USC? Is NIL to blame for all this? The guys also get into Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's pledge to provide NIL funding for a top transfer QB to head to Michigan every single year. Plus, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze is out here beefing with his current quarterbacks, his old quarterback, University of Arkansas, and Lane Kiffin- does he need to slow his role or has too much been made of his comments? Also, the Pac-12 is picking apart the Mountain West, but some schools have elected to not make the jump as the war between the two conferences plays out in the courts. And last up, should politicians be using appearances at college football games as election tactics? In our week 5 preview, the guys discuss games between Oklahoma State and Kansas, Louisville and Notre Dame, Georgia and Alabama, Illinois and Penn State, and Wisconsin and USC, and give their weekly picks against the spread. #michiganwolverines #collegefootballpodcast #cfbpredictions #week5 #hughfreeze #lanekiffin #olemiss #oregonducks #secfootball #bigtenfootball #nil #unafraidshow #georgewrighster #cfb #arkansasrazorbacks #ohiostatefootball #alabamacrimsontide #georgiabulldogsfootball #alabamacrimsontideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.