Early Returns with Will McBroom and David Jarrett

On today's show, Will is joined by top Draft analyst Thomas Widaman for a full recap of every draft class, getting to the bottom of who won, who lost, and who is in between in the latest additions to NFL rosters!Thank you for listening to Early Returns! Stay tuned through the Summer for more college football content!

Will and David are back for a full Draft recap as they evaluate every class as well as taking a look at the new look teams around the NFL in the aftermath. Buckle in folks, this one was so fun that Will didn't even record an outro by accident!Thanks for listening, tune in midweek for more draft coverage with Will and Thomas Widaman!

We're back!!! Will and David are joined by top draft analyst Thomas Widaman for a full overview of the upcoming NFL Draft, going over the top players at each position group and where they may fall in the upcoming draft!Thank you for listening, tune in later in the month for more draft content!

We're back! Will and David return to catch up on everything they've missed over the past few weeks, including:-The Super Bowl?!-Way to go, Sam Darnold-How has Matthew Stafford gotten better?!-Can Mike MacDonald change coaching in the NFL?-What were the Patriots doing?-Pete Carroll sucks-The mediocrity of the Arizona Cardinals-The Dolphins are broken-Head to head on Matt LaFleur-INDIANA (That's right we never recapped this game)-Not a singular second of Miami talk-Mendoza=Kirk Cousins?-How dumb are the Minnesota Vikings?...-...But also please send Joe Burrow there-Texas talk-A discourse on ESPN and college football media-Shoutout Makenna Reid (derogatory)-College Baseball and Softball roundup-College Basketball season is here!-A draft season preview!-Choice words for Monroe Freeling...and more! Thanks for listening, tune in in a couple weeks for more CFB offseason, march madness talk, and draft previews!

Will and David are back with a full roundup of CFB topics plus NFL Playoff recaps through the Texans-Patriots matchup. Along the way, they discuss:-The college football calendar being completely broken-Does Miami present a unique challenge for the Hoosiers?-Feeling good for Carson Beck-Curt Cignetti, man of legend-Sam Leavitt...isn't that good?-Lane Kiffin discourse-Tampering and the transfer portal-Colorado trending upwards-More James Franklin praise-South Carolina...ok I guess whatever-Is the SEC dead?-C.J. Stroud live reaction-The Seahawks are inevitable-The Titans are a joke-Ravens and Steelers coaching search updates-Look out for Caleb Williams (I was technically right)...and more! Thank y'all for listening! Tune in this weekend for a full recap of CFB and NFL action!

Will and David are back with a full rundown of bowl season, the CFP, and the Michigan coaching search, along with all of the other storylines in college football right now, with topics including:-More FIU discussion than they deserved-Will's new hat-Oklahoma's season referendum?-Bowl season is awesome-Ugly, ugly offense-The irredeemability of Ryan Williams-Where oh where is Miami's offense?-Marcel Reed is a puzzle-A cameo from DJ Lagway's aunt-Anthony Colandrea intel-Parker Navarro, football player-Who wants Jaylen Raynor?-Different perspectives on Kyle Whittingham-Will missed Cal-Hawaii-Penn State vs. Clemson is intriguing and an ugly mess-Nick Evers mentioned-Dabo will treat the Pinstripe Bowl like the Super Bowl (he didn't)-Haynes King vs. Bear Bachmeier: Pop-Tart Bowl wonder!-UNT San Diego State is the weirdest matchup possible-Ahmad Hardy legacy performance incoming-Convincing Will on Houston-Matt Zollers, yay!-Everyone on Georgia Southern is out?-Tennessee vs. Illinois, orange overload-Bret Bielema actually will treat this like the Super Bowl-Josh Hoover, mystery man-Jeff Sims, ugh-Duke by a million-Texas turnover-Projected blowouts in the next round?-Nate Johnson?-Will will be live from New Orleans from the Sugar Bowl again!...and more! Thanks for listening, we'll be back with a full recap of the upcoming bowl games and the quarterfinal round of the CFP!

Will and David are back at long last with a full update on everything in the crazy world of college football! Today they discuss:-Will's graduation-Sherrone Moore and the mess at Michigan-Why this is different than Bobby Petrino-The many flaws of college football media today-Notre Dame got screwed...and also the committee made the right call?-Do the people who cover college football like college football?-Wait...THAT Will Hall?-Charles Huff, Jason Candle, Jim Mora, oh my!-Arkansas hates football-Will Stein and Kentucky could be the most underrated hire of the coaching cycle-Brian Hartline-FSU Connection?-Lane Kiffin (for 60 seconds)-Jon Sumrall, Gators Savior-Full CFP Preview-Is Mario going to screw this up?-Big Game DeBoer?-The Myrtle Beach Bowl-Kennesaw State...and more! Thanks for listening, tune in next week with a full round 2 CFP preview!

We're back! After a month off, Will and David have a lot to catch up on, and do it the only way you would expect: Talking about completely random topics around the sport of college football! Along the way, they discuss:-Lane Kiffin, where art thou?-Is Florida...the best job in college football?-Matt Rhule and James Franklin, spot the difference-Matt Campbell, time to leap?-How about that Jeff Sims?-Would Dillingham, Brohm, Key, and Clark Lea leave their alma maters?-Jon Sumrall and Auburn, match made in Heaven?-Why does Will bet on Oregon State every week?-And why is he always wrong regardless of side?-Western Michigan Broncos futures bets-See you in Valhalla, Parker Navarro-The challenge of going all in on Texas A&M-Mendoza for Heisman-Miami, why are you the way that you are-The ACC is a dumpster fire of unparalleled proportions-Wake Forest is going 8-4, yet Will was still right about Jake Dickert-Way too much Florida State talk-What's the deal with Utah?-Brigham Young slander-Miller Moss, ugh-South Carolina is bad-Don't talk to me about Nyck Harbor-Jedd Fisch, next plane out?-Stanford's best possible move-Going into the Farm and winning? Impossible!...and more! Thank y'all for listening, continue to join us for the home stretch of the college football regular season, and we will back more regularly very soon!

Will and David are back with a full recap of week 6 and preview of the upcoming week in college football! Along the way, they discuss:-The fall of Chapel Bill-Where UNC goes from here-David's Carolina prediction-Penn State is dead in the water-James Franklin will NEVER get it done-UCLA? UCLA???!!!!-Nico looked like a first round pick-Arch Manning is far from the biggest problem at Texas-Is Sun Belt Billy back?-Dallas Wilson, MONSTER-Drive deep into the left corner by Castellanos...and it's going to be an interception-Mike Norvell discourse-Miami is built to win a national title...-...but Cristobal has to Cristobal at some point, right?-Air Force-Navy talk?!-K.C. Keeler, good coach!-Oregon State is the greatest 0-6 team ever-Madness reigns in College Park-Diego Pavia, how the turntables-Alabama is back-Miller Moss is garbage-Nebraska-Michigan State, low quality football-Giving up on Aidan Chiles-Friday Night Lights!-The G5 Championship may be tonight-Gunner Stockton deserves more respect-Will's rant on screen passes-The MAC is a mess-UCLA comedown?-Ahmad Hardy, good football player-Illinois hate club returns-Indiana and Oregon, battle of the superstar QBs-A&M is different this time around-Lincoln Riley hate club-Tony Elliott is threatening our reputations-Vegas hates BYU-Sun Devils' big game-Alejado vs. Bronco Mendenhall: Something's gotta give...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune back in next week for another episode and more discussion of the greatest sport in the world!

Will is joined by Thomas Widaman for another midweek episode, with a full college football preview and an NFL divisional roundup. Along the way, they discuss:-Chandler Morris and the sneaky efficient Virginia passing game-Misery loves company, Virginia Tech-No love for Arizona State?-Will tentatively evaluating an exit from the Sonny Dykes hate train-Oregon State, I hate you-Taylen Green, go do something cool-Chris Ash can't be that bad...right?-Jayden Maiava is one of the most underrated players in CFB right now...-...and his coach is an entitled loser-Requiem for Illini hate-Landry Kiffin and Whit Weeks drama-Get your popcorn ready-Does anybody have a clue what is going to happen in Oxford on Saturday?-Will's Hugh Freeze declaration-Thomas' A&M defensive optimism-Also shoutout to the refs-Demond Williams has been AMAZING...-...and may be in for a rougher experience on Saturday-The weirdness of Washington football box scores-Cal over/Iowa under-Fernando Mendoza vs. Mark Gronowski...come on-David Jarrett delivers his pick of the week via text-The Enchantment Bowl! Go Lobos!-No chance for the cowbells-Thomas v Arch Manning-Oh hello, Old Dominion-The art of the I'm wrong either way game-Dante Moore vs. Drew Allar, a breakdown-Can Oregon silence the white out?-Please stop me from irrationally betting on South Carolina-Kirby Smart vs. Alabama, Part VIII-Ty Simpson, "hottest QB"-Can Daniel Harris gut it out for one good game?-Chris Cole, X-Factor-Can that Georgia offensive line keep Phillips, Frazier, and Gunner going?-All that said, it's Georgia -2.5-Hey, that Sunday league is going on too!-Look out for the Rams-Differing schools of thought on Seattle-Kyler Murray, ugh-The Eagles offense is stuck in the mud, but they're still top dog-Will still can't stand Jordan Love-Skipping completely over the Chicago Bears-The Backup Bowl!-Baker Mayfield talk again-Poor Bryce Young-The Saints are deplorable-Michael Penix Jr., something's off-A lot of bad teams in the NFL this season-AFC East, AFC least-The Bengals could be a disaster-Smallish reasons for some optimism in Cleveland?-Baltimore, don't hit the alarm button just yet-C.J. Stroud and Houston have NOTHING to offer-Jacksonville is intriguing and terrible at the same time-The Chiefs should be worried...-...but upon further review, they're still a lock for the playoffs-Hey Raiders, wanna block?-Send the Chargers training staff on a European Aaron Rodgers retreat...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune in next week for more college football and NFL recap coverage! Also, check out Thomas' appearance on the Double Fries, No Slaw Podcast with TJ Pittinger from earlier this week!

Will is joined by midweek Co-Host Thomas Widaman for a recap of last week's action in college football and a preview of the upcoming week. Along the way, they discuss topics such as:-The conscious choice not to throw the ball to Adam Randall-Brent Key's coaching prospects-Gunner Stockton and the SEC QB Rankings restrospective-Daniel Harris talk again-Christian Grey, certified liability-Texas A&M, defense optional-CJ Carr deserves some respect-Utah vs. Texas Tech: Matchup of mystery-Kyle Whittingham vs. Joey McGuire: Coaching mismatch of the day-David Bailey, X-Factor-Jackson Arnold revenge game-Early Returns head to head bet part II-Will is alone on Auburn Island-Where oh where is Cam Coleman?-Here comes the Green Wave-Thomas' unwavering faith in Bryce Underwood-What is Dana Holgorsen hiding?-Beau Pribula > Drew Allar?-Ahmad Hardy, good player-F**k it, Nyck Harbor is out there somewhere-Battle for the Florida Trophy volume 2-Illinois-Indiana, oddly exciting?-Who knows something that we don't about the Hoosiers?-Some Chargers talk!-Baker Mayfield, top 7 talent?...and more! Thanks for listening, tune in next week for a full recap of all of the action, and enjoy the weekend of football!!!

Will and David are back with a full recap of the weekend that was in college football! Along the way they cover topics such as:-Program-altering win for the Lobos-A Rose Bowl crowd of around 250 people-UCLA is in shambles-Nico Iamaleava is officially a culture killer-A discourse on parents, schools, and NIL-Avery Johnson, out the door-Kansas State needs a hard factory reset-Has Justin Wilcox fixed Cal?-West Coast Bryan Harsin-The Nick Rolovich cameo-Stanford is playing Stanford football-Duke football on the downturn-Diego Pavia deserves a statue-South Carolina, they were who we thought they were-Florida Gators stock is a SELL SELL SELL-LSU is a walking question mark-Weeks brothers galore-Marcel Reed has arrived-A&M found an offense!-The Ted Cruz curse has been broken-Coastal Carolina is a heaping pile of garbage-A new QB1 in Oxford?-Willie Simmons on watch-Miami earns the Florida trophy (For the moment)-The Backyard Brawl is the most underrated rivalry in all of sports-Laying eyes on Delaware-UConn-Big win for the Fighting Bidens-Anybody got anything else to say about Gunner Stockton?-Georgia has receivers!-And a run game!-And no tackles!-Daniel Harris is the worst player ever-ESPN is still cutting to Earnest Greene on the sideline as we speak-Joey Aguilar may be the answer in Knoxville-Will's Bold Josh Heupel declaration-Bets of the week-UTEP, Hawaii, and South Alabama Discourse-An Early Returns head-to-head matchup...and more! Thanks for listening, tune back in tomorrow for the co-host debut of our midweek guest for the Fall, Thomas Widaman!

Will and David are back with a full recap of everything in week 2 of college football, touching on topics including:-Gainesville is on fire-USF may have the best coach in the sport-Byrum Brown > DJ Lagway-Haley Sawyer and the tragedy of the AP Poll-Mike Gundy was murdered on live television-Oregon may be proving Will wrong-Malik Benson mentioned-The curious case of Makhi Hughes-Austin Simmons miscues -Mark Stoops can you know what-Baylor and SMU: No defense allowed-Sawyer Robertson, Heisman contender?-Send Brent Pry into the sun-Kyron Drones: We're out-Tony Elliott nonslander-Has Sparty arrived?-Bill O'Brien has found his quarterback-Arizona State, oh my God-What a night in Starkvegas-John Mateer has a little bit of Baker Mayfield in him-Kansas State is still the worst team ever-Chip Trayanaum's career day-Parker Navarro is the real deal-The curious case of Oregon State vs. Fresno State-BYU: Bully mode-Clemson, defcon 5-A&M, reasonable concern?-A message to Kirk Ferentz-Tim Lester is just Brian Ferentz reincarnate-Mark Gronowski, you fool-Darian Mensah, an 8 million dollar mistake-Luke Altmyer, worth monitoring-Baltimore Ravens talk and hammering Harbaugh-Josh Allen is an inhuman...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune in again on Friday morning for a full week 3 preview!

Will is back for a quick solo episode to recap week one, discussing topics such as:-The MAC coverfest vs. the Big Ten-Drake Lindsey is no Athan Kaliakmanis (derogatory)...-But neither is Athan Kaliakmanis anymore apparently?-NC State did what NC State does-Kurt Roper blind judgement-Byrum Brown *whispers* Cam Newton?-F**k off, Akron-Limited Wimsatt updates-UCF still sucks-Dylan Raiola, give me a break-Brendan Sorsby made me look like a fool-Take what you can get, Luke Fickell-Tarleton terrorists-Jackson Arnold morphs into Lamar Jackson-Baylor played pure Big 12 ball-UNLV, losing me money again-Haynes King is not of this Earth-Hey Salter, LOOK AT THE CLOCK!-Here come the Chippewas-Flyer on Merrimack didn't pay off-Pitt bullies the Dukes-Arch Manning looked AWFUL...-...but he'll get better-Props to Patricia and Brian Hartline-Still a long season ahead for Ohio State-Joey Aguilar, I was not familiar with your game-Syracuse unfortunately may be awful-Northwestern is a soulless bag of bones-So is Kentucky even though they won-Tucker Gleason, you're in timeout-Temple-UMass update-Random NIU shout-Virginia...praise?-How the mighty have fallen, Coastal Carolina-Kansas State is the worst team ever-FSU maimed Alabama-THE SEMINOLES ARE BACK-Kalen DeBoer may be forced to go through some Mike Norvell-esque shakeups-Ryan Williams turned 18 and got bad-The Lobos turn in a strong effort-LSU is back-Brian Kelly, demons be gone-Clemson football as a top tier program is dead in the water-Where oh where were Gideon Davidson and Makhi Hughes?-BYU bullying-West Coast After Dark adventures-No one feels bad for Nico Iamaleava-Utah looks dangerous-Demond Williams & Jonah Coleman: Fun & Games-Va Tech impressed on defense but...-...Kyron Drones can't throw the football-C+ for South Carolina-STOP THROWING IT TO ELI RARIDON ON THOSE STUPID TIGHT END SCREENS-C.J. Carr looked good, Mike Denbrock did not-The ever-evolving confusion of Christian Grey-Where did this Carson Beck come from-Reuben Bain *whispers* Aaron Donald?-The U is back-Who cares about North Carolina?-Or TCU for that matter-Oh, and also, once again, f**k Indiana!Thank y'all for listening, tune back in later on in the week for a week 2 preview and for a recap of the action this coming weekend! College Football is back!!!

Will and David are back with one final week one lookahead as we prepare to get underway with the 2025 college football season! Along the way, they talk:-Way too deep of a dive on USF-Boise-Spencer Danielson? Probably?-Andy Avalos sucks (Didn't actually say it but Will was thinking it)-The great Sorsby question-Nebraska actually has good receivers-You sir, are no Max Brosmer-Riding with Buffalo-David won't bet on Billy Edwards-Will won't bet on Gavin Wimsatt-Indoor practices in Orlando???-Apologies to Parker Navarro-Damari Alston disrespect-Cam Coleman, Eric Rivers, Horatio Fields, oh my!-Sawyer Robertson to the moon-Colorado is about to get pushed around-Buster Faulkner or Pat Shurmur, come on now-Which Kaidon Salter will we get?-Arch Manning Heisman odds...aren't crazy?-Ohio State may not be what they seem-Don't doubt Ryan Wingo-UMass-Temple for some reason-Northwestern-Tulane, analysis free-Will Collegetown be packed if FSU loses by 11?-David hates how he feels about Florida State's chances-Gus Malzahn miracle work?-The Tiger Bowl aka the Battle for the Real Death Valley-How will Harold Perkins be used?-Can Brian Kelly help himself?-David vs. Blake Baker-Utah Utes and Oregon State, Pac-12 after dark bets of the week are back!...and more! Thank y'all for listening! Tune in this weekend for more recaps and additional looks forward at our 5 day weekend of college football!

Will and David are back for a full week zero recap! College Football is back!!! Along the way, they discuss:-Kansas State, WHAT are we doing?-The Johnson family reunion-Rocco Becht is the Tom Brady of Matt Cassels-Maverick McIvor, holy s**t!-The Rock is back-Poor, poor Stanford-Ben Gulbranson: Out (Sucks)-Seriously, he's the worst quarterback I've ever seen-UNLV...yikes-Dan Mullen, find a defense-Orji in the end zone-Ricky Rahne vs. Curt Cignetti-A lot of ponderance about Indiana -22.5-Still no interest in Akron +7.5?-Baylor should win this game...right?-If you're not watching Buffalo vs. Minnesota, you ain't living-NFL?-NFL!-Will kamikazes the Tyler Shough plane that he built-Betting it all on the Panthers-Cardinal curiosity-KOC vs. Matt LaFleur-Dolphins, meet climate change-The sensational offensive masterclass of Joe Flacco vs. Joe Burrow-Titans? Nah-Colts? Nah-Jags?......maybe...and more! Thanks for listening! Tune back in during the middle of the week for more week one college football conversation!If you haven't already, check out on @will_mcbroom on Instagram my interview with Fanatic Sports Talk!

Will and David are back and so is College Football! Today the guys preview week 0 and touch on topics including:-The dangers of Venmo-The moderate ceilings of Manhattan, Kansas...-...and the asbestos laden dwarf houses of Ames, Iowa-K State and the art of catching the ball-Maverick McIvor madness-Mullen mania versus Idaho State-Stanford sucks-Big things coming on the rock?-Hesitation towards Tulane, USF-"May I interest you in Akron?"-The MAC's shot at a winning record versus the Big Ten?-NC State and Duke in week one-Michigan State hurt somebody in Vegas-Ah, Pat Narduzzi-Ugh, Billy Edwards-Maryland needs all the confidence it can get-Bad vibes on the Plains-Backing off of Charlotte-Sorry, Tim Albin-Florida is underwater-"How about Merrimack?"-Arch Manning and weaving the thread of fame-Too much Toledo Rockets talk-Why not Cutter Bolley?-Curt Cignetti hunts Monarchs for sport-Idaho is only a 10 point underdog?!-The Hawaii gambling tapestry-Ben Gulbranson-Fading Cal-Mr. Sunseri, you're no Morgan Scalley-Kyle Whittingham is salivating-David's egregious Virginia Tech prediction (maybe)-Jordon Hudson goes apeshit...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune back in on Sunday for a FULL week 0 recap! College Football is back!

Will is back for another interview! Today we speak with Jackson Posey, sports editor for the Baylor Lariat, touching on the major topics for the Bears and around the Big 12 this year, including Dave Aranda's job security, Sawyer Robertson's future, the injury to Dawson Pendergrass, and whether Will is right about Sonny Dykes.Thanks for listening! Follow Jackson on X @ByJacksonPosey and check him out at the Baylor Lariat!

We are back with another interview! Today, Will sits down with Michael Stamps of Mizzou SI to discuss the upcoming year for the Tigers, including the quarterback battle, the gap in perception between the show and Vegas on the Tigers, and the future of Eli Drinkwitz. Thank y'all for listening! Tune in this weekend for a week 0 recap with Will and David, as well as later in the week for a look at the Baylor Bears!Follow Michael Stamps for more Mizzou coverage on Twitter @msstamps7 and on the All Things Mizzou Podcast!

Will and David are back with a roundup of college football talk from the Florida Gators to the Charlotte 49ers! Along the way, they touch on:-Media dayzzzzz....-Sam Pittman being a dead man walking-Don't forget about Billy Napier-Mike Gundy/Pat Riley comparisons?-Will doesn't like Sonny Dykes in case you haven't heard-Joey McGuire is on a way hotter seat than you may think-Luke Fickell may be fired on the first half of week 1-Seriously, who made Wisconsin's schedule?-Unlikeable coaches-The 60 million dollar question in Tallahassee-Skipping Virginia talk for today-Sad about Syracuse-David Jarrett's heavy affinity for the Charlotte 49ers-UAB under?-Ryan Silverfield corrections-How many more playbooks will Owen McCown steal?-Why does Tulane make us so nervous?-The Sun Belt is a disgusting beautiful mess-FIU I guess-The CUSA is just the FCS-Fade Will's Hilltoppers-The public is catching up Southern Miss-"Any interest in Temple?" "Nope."-Toledo ready to blast off?-Matt Campbell is never leaving-Take your pick, Michigan directional teams edition-Ball State, ugh-Rashod Dubinion slander is BACK!-Betting it all on Vegas-FAU and the Caden Veltkamp experience-South Florida's scary schedule-Rays -1.5-And one absolute shoe-in bet for week one and beyond (Listen to find out)Thank y'all for listening! Tune in next weekend for another episode and the subsequent interview to follow from the Overtime series! It's almost football season!

In episode 2 of the overtime series, Will is joined by Ranjan Jindal, sports editor of The Chronicle and host of the Blue Devil Beat to discuss Duke football and the rest of the ACC picture. Will also gives brief thoughts on Deion Sanders' announcement, some questionable journalism surrounding North Carolina, and the retirement of Tyrann Mathieu.Make sure to check out the Blue Devil Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

In our debut episode of our new interview series, Overtime, we talk to the sports editor of the Daily Helmsman, Sam McCormick, who reacts to the recent news surrounding Memphis' attempt to join the Big 12 conference and also previews the Tigers' upcoming season. Thanks for listening! A reminder that you can follow along with the show on Instagram and X by following Will McBroom, and make sure to check out the most recent episode previewing the Group of Five.

Will and David are back with a full preview of the rest of FBS College Football. In this loaded rundown, they touch on topics such as:-Can Notre Dame run it back?-The art of having receivers better than Ben Skowronek-The statute of limitations on James Madison's murder of North Carolina-Clay Helton and Butch Jones-The Texas State Twitter Algorithm-Brendon Lewis, world's most boring quarterback-The Sumrall look ahead-Don't bet on military academies in the preseason-Do bet against military academies when they play Notre Dame-Alex Golesh's big expectations in Tampa -Josh McCown's son is 53 years old-Are we really betting on Charlotte?-Ruffin McNeill references-Will is infatuated with the Florida Atlantic Owls-The MAC is a beautiful mess of chaotic action-Parker Navarro! Dequan Finn! Tucker Gleeson!-Look out for the Zips...-Pete Limbo is lurking-No notes on Central Michigan-Tax crimes at Kent State-PAWS UP-What do you want from Gavin Wimsatt?!-Writing off Tony Sanchez-Sonny Cumbie Stat of the Day-UNLV is this year's most fun team by a mile-Come back, Hawaii!-Down year for the Lobos-Bronco Mendenhall...and more! Thanks for listening, tune back in next week for a news roundup and more preview content as we close in on week zero of the college football season!

Will and David are back with a full Big Ten conference preview, as well as a quick aside turned into an interesting debate: who is the biggest villain in college football?Along the way, they discuss:-James Franklin and the art of the intentional safety in a 19-17 loss-Drew Allar: The Christian Hackenberg of J.J. McCarthys-Who is running the ball for Ohio State?-No optimism for Oregon-Malik Benson, WR1-How many Uiagalelei's are there?-Michigan...meh-Bryce Underwood can make or break the Wolverines' season-Demond Williams, aka "even smaller Kyler Murray"-HEISMAN WATCH ALERT-The Huskies over 7.5 is the rare Vegas giveaway-Aidan Chiles: Is this the year-The 2025 Early Returns Fran Brown Award goes to Jonathan Smith-Dylan Raiola: Future face of college football ire?-Why does Will not like Matt Rhule?-Shut up Bret Bielema-We inflict a terrorist attack on the Illinois hype train-Welcome to the Big Ten on Paramount+-Don't talk to me about Luke Altmyer-Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti will carry the Hoosiers-Jordon Hudson: CFB's biggest villain?-Hey Luke Fickell, figure it the f*** out-Remember those Wisconsin skill guys?-Yeah, they're gone-Drake Lindsey, who are you-Row the boat to Hell-Minnesota 7-5 per usual-Maryland SUCKS-Preston Stone, quietly?-Purdue is decrepit-Nico Iamaleava and the death of DeShaun Foster's coaching career before it really even started-Oh yeah, and some Lincoln Riley slander-Also, somehow Castellanos and Brock Glenn mentions-Texas State?...and more! Tune back in next week for a G5 rundown plus the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame!

Will and David are BACK with part 3/5 of their conference season previews for the upcoming year. They touch on topics around the entire SEC, including:-Alabama...is...back?!-...Which could be real bad for our Seminoles...-The art of madness that was Jalen Milroe-Ryan Williams being a legal adult-Will is boarding the Brian Kelly bus-LSU's receiving corps for a third show in a row-Former Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry-The Weeks Brothers-Gunner Stockton getting no respect-The interchangeable Micah Morris-Concern over Georgia's lines of scrimmage-Daniel Harris libel-Arch Manning talk (but like the normal kind)-Ryan Wingo's vision-Misinterpreting Texas-John Mateer, X-Factor-Venables, Freeze, Pittman's last stands?-Beamer ball in trouble again?-99 speed-South Carolina vs. expectations-The danger of Oscar Adaway carrying the ball more than 8 times-Florida being purely disrespected-DJ Lagway's shoulder could decide the entire CFB season-Free money from the Ozarks-Gary Pinkel references-Missouri big money'd Georgia?-Remember the name: Ahmad Hardy-Poor LaNorris Sellers-Has the Lane train hit a fork in the road?-Another Umanmielen?-Let's take a collective pause on Austin Simmons-Josh Heupel is Mark Richt (Complimentary)-Chris Brazzell, bad football player-8 wins nonetheless-Mississippi State will steal a game-Don't ever schedule Memphis on the road you idiots-Seriously, stop scheduling Memphis!-Taylen Green should refuse to take the field-Remember how Ole Miss just took Arkansas' football team?-Does Marshall have enough players to even field a roster?-Oh yeah, and Kentucky still sucks!Tune back in next week for more CFB previews, as we head to the Midwest/West/Rutgers for a Big Ten preview episode!

Will and David are back with the second conference preview of the preseason with the ACC, as they discuss topics such as:-The Woodaz Brothers-The Brohm effect-Louisville's turnover nightmares-SMU and Syracuse's frying pan to the face schedule turn-Carson Beck, Cavinder-free-Virginia Tech playing South Carolina for no apparent reason-Whether it's physically possible for Miami's secondary to be worse-Steve Angeli fandom-Blind faith in Fran Brown-The futile pursuit of Buster Faulkner-Georgia Tech, no longer a ramblin' wreck?-Don't let Manny Diaz make you look like a fool-Darian Mensah's week 3 homecoming-Is Duke football a playoff team?-Virginia Tech sure isn't-The Phillip Montgomery Tax -Brent Pry is dead in the water-Don't talk to me about Tony Elliott-Chandler Morris' 17th year of college football-Is Max Johnson just...allowed to stay forever?-Boston College's nightmarish special teams from Hell-Recklessly but committedly doubting Bill O'Brien-Pitt...who knows?-The even worse Kurt Roper Tax-Justifying Florida State-Berkeley is burning-Yay, Jake Dickert-From UCF QB5 to Stanford QB1-North Carolina could be the worst team ever and go 7-5-Oregon's season is over-An Ed Orgeron retrospective...and more! Thank y'all for listening! Tune back in next week for an SEC preview, where it just means more(?)

Will and David are back for a new season of Early Returns! It's a full barrel of college football talk today, with an emphasis on previewing the Big 12. Along the way, they also will discuss:-Lincoln Riley, complete loser-The Big Ten's fake toughness-Matt Rhule's 7-6 playoff dreams-Sherrone Moore's funeral for a living man-Arkansas and Missouri's complete indifference towards each other.-Long live the War on I-4.-Temple Owls fun facts-The Fickell Rules-Put the oil money on Houston-Fade Matt Campbell-Y'all good, Mormon U?-Back aboard the Aranda pirate ship!-The baffling decision to pursue a Kansas State receiver-Pat Shurmur slander-Scott Frost is your least favorite ex-The (Alex) Grinch that stole UCF's bowl bid-Walking the line of Todd Grantham-Hey, is (insert good player from last year) back at Cincinnati? Nope!-Sonny Dykes still sucks, signed Will-Time for y'all to chill out on Illinois-Remember when Stanford beat Syracuse?-And Louisville?-"Lexington would be a terrible place for a playoff game."-Preston Stone status update-A Peyton Ramsey retrospective-Welcome to the CUSA to the Delaware Fighting Flaccos-Joe Flacco, Hall of Famer, by the way-Georgia Tech discourse-Beware of the Tony Muskett game-Knoxville has fallen-Hey Mack Brown, remember when your team lost by 800 points to James Madison?-Here come the Lobos-Spare me Zach Calzada-Gavin Wimsatt-We're in LA-Bryce Archie shoutout-The Tucker Gleason legacy game-2023 Arizona State-Fresno State, aka my favorite game of all time-Farmageddon: Shamrock edition-Laremie, Wyoming is a haunted house

Welcome to the Season Finale of Early Returns! Today, Will, David, and Thomas, give full breakdowns of all 32 teams' drafts in a MARATHON of an episode, touching on topics including:-Shedeur Sanders' collapse down draft boards-Mad Mel Kiper-Falcons' pass rush gold rush-Ravens doing what the Ravens do-Surprising tight end draftees-The great Tet McMillan debate-Mitchell Evans...again-Is Will wrong about Colston Loveland?-Luther Burden and the statement behind his fall-Calling every A&M defensive lineman overdrafted-Calling every South Carolina defensive lineman a good pick-The Dolphins are unserious-Hello, Harold Fannin!-The discomfort of agreeing with Jerry Jones-DIRTY DAN JACKSON-"The Packers can kindly screw off"-NC State football trends-Iowa State's dynamic duo reuniting in Houston-Invoking a felony confession for the debate of Josh Simmons vs. Josh Conerly -Why are the Raiders like this?-The Vikings and Rams went boring...and maybe that's not bad?-Jaxson Dart...blah blah blah-David Andrews passing of the torch-Thomas' deep seeded hatred for Tyler Shough-Arian Smith being the worst player in the history of the sport-Hey Jon Schneider!-The Titans...did a good job?...and more! Thank y'all for listening! We have officially been greenlit for SEASON 2! So tune back in after a short vacation break as we enter preview magazine season and dig into the upcoming college football year that is kind of just around the corner!

Will and Thomas run this preview in David's absence, as they evaluate the quarterback class for this year's draft tomorrow and reveal their top ten picks in this year's draft plus other projections around the first round.Thank you for listening! Tune in next week for a final recap of the 2025 NFL Draft coverage!

Will, David, and Thomas are back again to break down the linebacker, cornerback, and safety classes in the upcoming NFL draft. Dig into one of the most loaded corner classes led by Travis Hunter and Jahdae Barron (depending on who you ask) in recent memory as well as a top heavy safety class headlined by Malaki Starks and Nick Emmanwori. Thank y'all for listening! Tune back in this week for the long awaited quarterback preview episode!

Will, David, and Thomas are back with an offensive roundup of three skill position groups and how they look leading up to the NFL DraftThanks for listening! Tune in next week for a defensive roundup of cornerbacks, safeties, and linebackers!

Will, David, and Thomas are back for round 2, with an in depth look at the top players in the 2025 NFL draft at the EDGE rusher and defensive tackle/end positions. Listen to why Mykel Williams deserves more attention, Shemar Stewart is overhyped, and even to hear a Trenton Thompson reference! Plus more!Thank y'all for listening! Tune back in next week for a full preview of the tight ends and wide receivers in an interesting draft class!

IT'S THAT TIME! Will and David are joined by Early Returns' official draft analyst Thomas Widaman to provide an in depth preview of the offensive line class ahead of the 2025 NFL draft! Plus a small sneak preview of the running back and defensive back positions with more to come and brief touches on NFL free agency.Thank y'all for listening! Tune back in next week for the flip side of the line of scrimmage with the D-Line and EDGE rushers in a loaded draft class!

Will and David are back with win totals for the 2025 college football season to review! Along the way, they discuss:-Demond Williams=Lamar Jackson???-Jonathan Smith year 2-Tennessee being this year's Missouri-Sawyer Robertson under the radar-Jayhawks rockchalking-Who art thou, Colorado?-Greg Sankey's personal hatred of Oklahoma and Arkansas-What to make of LSU-Libel against Stacy Searels-South Carolina and the weight of expectations-Clemson and Louisville vs. everybody-Belichick has the path cleared for him-Look out for the Bobcats-Don't sleep on the Hilltoppers-An Akron mention-Better days in SoCal?-Chalking up Northwestern, Maryland, and Purdue-Like three minutes on college basketball...and more! Tune in next week for DRAFT SEASON with our newest analyst joining the program to preview the offensive line class!

Will and David are BACK with a full sports whiparound including:-The top ten coaches in College Football right now-Mario Cristobal disrespect-The curious case of Mike Norvell-The Jonathan Smith question-Brent Key and ball-knowing-Will's perhaps unwarranted love for Mike Gundy-Lane train-Luke Fickell trust but verify-Even more Wisconsin hate-Alabama is annoying-Maryland and Michigan State for the Big Ten-Caleb Love is a beautiful disaster-College Baseball?...-...College Baseball!-The Miami Heat still being terrible-Spring training for five seconds...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune in later next week for more coverage of everything going on in the world of sports!

Will and David are back with a full Super Bowl recap and some other commentary around the sports world, including:-Mahomes seeing ghosts in the Big Easy-Milton Williams!-Give Vic Fangio the MVP-Jalen Carter deserves some credit-Cooper DeJean, inspiration-Where in the world is the run game?-Andy Reid got out coached-Apologize to Nick Sirianni-Jalen Hurts is a Hollywood story-Rick Pitino is the best coach in college basketball-Where have you been, Kansas State?-Big matchups for Tuesday night! (That have already ended by the time you're listening)-Alabama-Auburn, 1 vs. 2 on the hardwood-Brief boxing minute-NIL reform coming?-NBA all-star game vs. the pro bowl games...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune back in later for more coverage of basketball, the draft, the o**season in college football, and more!

Will and David are back with coverage across the sports world, touching on topics including: -Jerry Jones no longer being the dumbest guy in Dallas -Laker Luka?!?!?! -The Anthony Davis conditioning routine -The second Spurs dynasty -Saquon Barkley, X-Factor -Mahomes vs. the world -Coaching mismatch? -Jalen Carter MVP chances? -Chip Kelly to the Raiders! -Brennan Carroll talk for like the fourth week in a row for some reason -The art of setting Big 12 win total odds -The ever-underappreciated Lance Leipold -Alabama (+9.5) -Who knows Colorado? -Some Mario Cristobal debate -Brent Venables? Really? -Kansas and Iowa State in danger in CBB -Calipari's grand return -Shame in Lexington -Auburn and Duke are unstoppable -North Carolina is dead -Tennessee Tech, the best university in Cookeville ...and more! Thank you for listening, tune back in later this week for more Super Bowl and sports coverage!

Will and David are back with some "offseason" talk as well as some coverage of other sports topics, including: -The ever existing enigma of Caleb Love -College basketball's position in the sports world -Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni deserving more credit -Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry bringing back the running back position -Nightmare in Duval County -Irrelevancy in Nashville continues -Brian Schottenheimer got WHAT job??? -Jerry Jones being a fool as usual -Pete Carroll being a very Un-Raiders thing to do -Penn State's coup in the Big Ten -Could Georgia take a step back? -Is it too early to have the Mahomes-Brady conversation -Sean McDermott's job security -Brent Venables' terrible, horrible, no good, very bad series of events -Florida State's potential(?) -The ACC schedule release -The conference's unmitigated hate for Louisville -Sorry to Rhett Lashlee -Some Jonathan Smith love ...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune back in next week for a full Super Bowl preview and more "offseason" coverage of the greatest sport in the world!

Will and David are back to recap the National Title Game, as well as a host of other topics such as: -Chip Kelly being the real MVP -Ryan Day's retribution -Quinshon Judkins finally had his breakout game -Marcus Freeman will be back... -...but his youth showed in this one -Riley Leonard with the rare legacy game in a loss -Al Golden and Mike Denbrock were on drugs -Jeremiah Smith is unbelievable -Kade Bell vs. Pat Narduzzi on the same team -Can Indiana shock the world again? -Illinois...overrated? -Does anyone really believe in Nico Iamaleava? -Syracuse...we're waiting -The U is back...to 7-5 -Oklahoma State might somehow get worse -Baylor vs. Auburn in week one! -Where to put LSU -Florida at 6.5??? -NFL talk -Jerry, Deion, and the Dallas Cowboys -Ben Johnson, Pete Carroll, and Mike McCarthy, oh my! -Parker Navarro...look out ...and more! Tune back in later in the week as we prepare for more preview content in the sport that never sleeps!

Will and David are back with a LOADED episode to preview the CFP Title Game and other topics including: -The Steve Angeli special -Ryan Day's improbable feud with Lou Holtz -Clemson is back???!!! -Penn State's returning talent -The James Franklin pressure cooker is at 11 -The receiver market in the Spring will be huge -The incredible insult of going from Georgia to Missouri -Is Missouri even in the South? -Is it even in the East either? -Is it real? -Mike Gundy's coaching suicide -More Syracuse talk! -Jonathan Smith, Early Returns hero -Johntay Cook in... -...and Johntay Cook out -Craig Bohl mentioned -The NFL Playoffs??? -Devon Dampier, Former Lobo -Alex Grinch Reminders -Arlis Boardingham Sightings -Baylor is still here -Jeff Brohm sneaking around -MORE NFL Talk??? -The curious case of Mike Tomlin ...and more! Thanks for listening, tune back in next week for another episode in the sport that has no offseason!!!

Will and David give a full post semifinal recap of the CFP, as Ohio State and Notre Dame advance to the national title game, covering topics including: -James Franklin's failures -Drew Allar is NOT who we thought he was -Penn State isn't going anywhere -Abdul Carter is an ANIMAL -Notre Dame is a team of destiny -Marcus Freeman deserves all the credit in the world -Jeremiah Smith prop bettors were in shambles -Quinn Ewers looked good... -...but not good enough -Isaiah Bond and Penn State's receivers or lack thereof -The Greathouse effect -Cavinder Connections -Carson Beck is far from Cam Ward -Mullen's movements at UNLV ...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune back in for a title game preview on Tuesday!!!

Will and David are back with full previews of the CFP semifinals! They cover everything pertaining to the games, the portal, and the coaching carousel, including: -Notre Dame/Penn State: Mirror/Mirror -Kaytron Allen is on a heater -Riley Leonard will need more than 80 yards -The James Franklin pressure cooker -Fake punts from the 40 while up 7 -Jeremiah Smith's unfair fight vs. Jahdae Barron -Texas sucks, Sark doesn't -David kind of believes in Texas... -...but still thinks Ohio State wins and covers -Jake Pope signing with the wrong rebels -Saquon Barkley flashback -Georgia in, Georgia out -Welcome to football Hell, Troy Stellato -Clemson going crazy? -Oregon making some moves -The inexistence of the offseason ...and more! Thanks for listening, check back in with us on Saturday morning for a full recap of everything that happened in the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl!

Will and David return with a full recap of the College Football Playoff Semifinals and the conclusion of bowl season, touching on topics including: -Notre Dame's new glory days -Don't blame Gunner Stockton -Stacy Searels, pack your bags -The Branch Brothers are here to save the day -Riley Leonard is THE Notre Dame quarterback -Penn State is Penn State'ing their way to the national title game? -Run the damn ball -Cam Skattebo is the greatest football player ever -Arizona State-Texas was an instant classic -Is Texas just not good? -Ohio State may be unstoppable -Will Howard's draft stock is soaring -Jeremiah Smith is the greatest football player ever -Get back on the horse, Dan Lanning -Bret Bielema vs. Shane Beamer -Sawyer Robertson shootout -LSU, good vibes? -Sherrone Moore, coach of the month -Uh oh, Milroe! -A begrudging congratulations to Lane Kiffin -Squirrel to Tallahassee -The Florida State catchup you've all been waiting for -Robby Ashford! ...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune back in later this weekend for our full recap of the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl on the road to the National Championship Game!

Will and David are back with full New Year's bowl game previews and more, including: -The art of James Franklining -Reliance on Maddux Madsen??? -Running backs out of the backfield=free money -Kenny Thrillingham's bag of tricks -Quinn Ewers to Chapel Hill? -Gunner Stockton is that guy -Carson Beck and the art of the hospital ball -Dan Lanning vs. Ryan Day -Will's unreasonable faith in Oscar Adaway -David's unreasonable faith in Washington's running game -Big Game Brohm -Lance Guidry is the most rightfully fired coach ever -Sawyer Robertson, Sawyer Robertson, Sawyer Robertson ...and more! Thank y'all for listening, everyone have a happy new year and enjoy watching some college football this week!

Will and David are back fresh off of a short Christmas intermission with an in depth preview of the Playoff and more in the world of college football, including: -Run, Run, Run Penn State -Time to see it, Maddux Madsen -Will going LIVE from the Sugar Bowl -Mike Bobo's back pocket -The Ohio State doubt conundrum -Trusting Dan Lanning with your life savings -Save us, Skattebo -Weekly Jahdae Barron shoutout -Middle fingers up for Virginia Tech -Florida??? -USC and the anatomy of the death of a program -Navy beating Oklahoma (recorded prior to it actually happening -What is Bill Belichick waiting on? -P.J. Fleck, bowl game champion -A commentary on commentary -Sawyer Robertson preparing to commit war crimes against LSU's secondary ...and more! Thanks for listening, tune back in later in the week for more previews, predictions, and conversations on the greatest sport in the world!

Will and David are BACK with a full recap of the first round of the college football playoff first rounds games, including: -THE ATMOSPHERES -Marcus Freeman's coming out party -Brian Kelly's no good very bad day... -...but watch out for LSU in the portal -Curt Cignetti's s**t talking habits may require re-evaluation -The importance of strength of schedule -James Franklin CAN'T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS -Linebacker U showed why -Kevin Jennings was disastrous -Penn State's Playoff path is ridiculously simple -Cade Klubnik had his best game again -However, Clemson's front 7 didn't get the memo about the whole football thing -Texas is as Texas does -Steve Sarkisian is a genius -Here comes for TJ Moore -The Buckeyes are back -Shoutout Tennessee fans -We are out on Nico Iamaleava -Will's rant on Wake Forest -Will's louder rant on Kentucky -Miller Moss and Alex Grinch retread -Florida and Florida State updates -Keep an eye on Purdue (not really but kind of) ...and more! We'll be back later in the week for continued coverage of college football and all the reasons that it is the greatest sport in the world! Merry Christmas!

Will and David are back with a FULL breakdown of the College Football Playoff matchups, touching on topics including: -Is Notre Dame good? -Is Indiana good? -Who is gooder? -The pressure on Marcus Freeman -Don't f**k this up James Franklin -Kevin Jennings vs. the frost -Ryan Day may be done for -Do we dare expect anything from Nico Iamaleava? -Two different ideas of Clemson -Phil Mafah is clinically dead -DABO IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL? -Arch Manning Arch Manning Arch Manning -Here come the Hornets -Miller Moss is the Tyler Shough of Jack Plummers -Auburn and LSU making moves -Zach Calzada lives -Florida State update -Kromenhoek to Starkvegas -Maalik Murphy's attempted career suicide -Virginia signing two shitty quarterbacks -LOBOS UPDATE -Baylor makes a move ...and more! Thank y'all for listening, make sure to tune in on Thursday for some more portal and coaching carousel updates and a few more Playoff notes as we prep for the postseason in the greatest sport in the world!

Will and David are back with some mid-week reaction to everything going on in the transfer portal and coaching carousel, including: -The GOAT joining North Carolina -Will it work? (Of course) -Is Carolina finally ready to be a premier power? -RichRod Returns! (as David called) -Dan Mullen to Vegas could be a perfect match -Devon Dampier gives Utah a spark -45 year old Cam Rising's next move? -Statement pickup for Duke -Look out Clark Lea... -Tulane is falling apart? -Marvin Jones is gone and won't be missed -The full breakdown of Luke Kromenhoek's decision -Syracuse and Baylor making portal moves? -Thomas Castellanos hops back on the Gus Bus! -Some intel from BC ...and more! Thank y'all for listening, tune in within the next few days to get more on the overall Playoff picture as we approach the postseason in the greatest sport in the world!

Will and David are back with a full recap of an awesome conference title game weekend, touching on everything including: -Georgia with perhaps the most significant win of the Kirby Smart era -Daylen Everette and Trevor Etienne's deep seeded hatred for Texas -Quinn Ewers is a liability -It's Manning time -Penn State won by losing -Drew Allar might have something -RUN THE DAMN BALL -Dillon Gabriel is officially the only elite quarterback in the field -Dan Lanning is an animal -Arizona State is the story of the year -Matt Campbell deserves timeout -The bitter consequences of only having two wide receivers -Clemson is...back? -The Ponies hadn't been there before... -...but now that they have...watch out -Rhett Lashlee is a mastermind -TULANE TALK -The committee was right, the format is wrong -Ashton Jeanty ruined David's pick -Will's dissertation on why ESPN has been AWFUL for the sport of college football this year -Transfer portal talk ...and more! Thanks for listening, tune back in later this week for more Playoff and Bowl season previews as we approach the end of the season in the greatest sport in the world.

Will and David are back with a full preview of conference title weekend, including -James Franklin's big moment -Penn State's non-existent receiving corps -Trevor Etienne, X-Factor -Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder on the rocks? -Can we trust Texas? -BET THE HOUSE ON CLEMSON -SMU could become the face of the ACC -Iowa State vs. Arizona State in the battle for America's Conference -Don't fade the Bobcats... -...and always fade the Hilltoppers and more! Thanks for listening, tune in Sunday for a full recap and Playoff preview for the greatest sport in the entire world!