The Rivalry Podcast

Which Buckeyes will soon become household names? Is Bryce Underwood still worth the hype? Plus, the things you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T care about post Spring games. Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Make sure to leave a review and share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana won a national title! In football! Elsewhere in the Big Ten, neither Michigan nor Ohio State had the season they'd hoped for --- with brutal 2026 schedules on the way. What areas of hope (and concern) do both programs have heading into the off-season?Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Listen to us on Spotify| https://open.spotify.com/show/5sZg0AG...Or Apple Podcasts| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Thanks for watching! Make sure to like and subscribe for more college football content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan keeps (and adds!) big games out of the portal on offense. After adding John Henry Daley, can they land Cade Uluave? In Columbus, how much panic should Ohio State fans have about their wide receivers without Brian Hartline? Plus: an in-depth preview of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State was flat-out beat by Miami. Day and Hartline were distracted during playoff prep. Arch Manning is better than Bryce Underwood. Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham's age isn't a factor. The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh away. Plus: Indiana apparently just reloads, Oregon relishes being an underdog, and Ole Miss winning a natty would be poetic karma for Lane Kiffin.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a review and share with a friend who loves College Football! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State will smother the Hurricanes offense if Carson Beck doesn't step up. Miami needs to play Indiana football. Michigan's coaching search is reaching a critical decision point. The Wolverines young offense might find success against a depleted Longhorn defense. Plus: analysis and predictions for the rest of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan fires Sherrone Moore. Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham insist they aren't leaving -- but we have some doubts. Jedd Fisch would be a boring, but probably successful hire. Would Ohio State rather face Texas A&M or Miami in the College Football Playoffs? And how do the G5 teams pull off a seismic upset?Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana shuts down Ohio State's offense. Buckeyes continue to flounder in the redzone. Brian Hartline is distracted and a distraction ahead of the College Football Playoff. Michigan draws Texas in the Citrus Bowl. Sherrone Moore might not fire Wink Martindale? Plus: Notre Dame was robbed by Alabama, not Miami. Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State bullies Michigan to snap a four-game losing streak. The biggest surprise success for the Buckeyes in The Game. Sherrone Moore is officially on the hot seat. Why Michigan fans should -- and shouldn't -- panic about Bryce Underwood? Indiana and Ohio State are separated by a razor-thin margin. Does the Big Ten Championship runner-up have a guaranteed playoff bye? Plus: rapid-fire picks and previews for conference championship weekend.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate and review and share with a friend!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan vs Ohio State -- why it matters so much. Winning The Game is more important than a national title. How many more chances does Ryan Day get to beat the Wolverines? How serious are the Buckeye injuries to Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? Can Michigan lean on the Ohio State defense in the second half? The Michigan offensive wrinkle that we haven't seen yet -- but will Saturday. Final score predictions and reasoning. Plus: college football is about to have an outstanding weekend with major College Football Playoff ramifications.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate and share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jace lost his voice -- probably from screaming at Semaj Morgan. Bryce Underwood played his best game of the season against Northwestern. Michigan dominates 80% of the game -- but five turnovers is a great way to lose anyway. Nico Iamaleava ducked Ohio State. Rutgers might have the best wide receiver room in the Big Ten. Plus: why 2025 Ohio State might be BETTER than last year's national championship team.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan and Northwestern are not all that different. What's the Michigan depth chart look like after key injuries? Ohio State destroys Purdue, but the Boilermakers show UCLA the key to victory. Does Nico Iamaleava have a shot at revenge? Heisman favorites Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin could meet in December. Plus: the other quarterback who should be joining them in NYC.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan survives a scare from Purdue. Jordan Marshall is the best "backup" in the nation. Is Bryce Underwood just all hype? Ohio State cruises past Jim Knowles and Penn State. Julian Sayin makes his Heisman case. The Buckeyes are looking unbeatable. Plus: can we stop signing mediocre coaches to massive contracts? Yes, this is about Matt Rhule.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate and subscribe for more college football content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State vs Penn State will be personal. OSU-PSU has spooky similarities to some recent Buckeye ghosts. Michigan vs Michigan State proves it doesn’t matter HOW you win rivalry games. The Wolverines are leaning into their identity as a run-first team with a stifling defense. Plus: LSU pays Brian Kelly a lot of money to stop doing a fake southern accent.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan overpowers Washington for a season-saving win. Is Michigan State ACTUALLY Michigan's biggest rival? Elsewhere, Ohio State shutout their second opponent of the year against a lackluster Wisconsin team. Do the Buckeyes have a run game problem? Plus: Billy Napier out at Florida, Vanderbilt in the Top 10, and sorry for all the things we said about Alabama.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan got embarrassed by USC. Is lack of preparedness a bug or a feature of the Sherrone Moore era? Washington is USC 2.0. and a chance for either redemption or a 2024 repeat. Ohio State dominates Illinois and will probably get Luke Fickell fired this weekend. Related: Penn State fired James Franklin so let's dunk on him one last time. Also, Indiana is now verified and demands your unwavering homage.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan vs USC is a litmus test for the Wolverines defense and the Trojans offense. Ohio State vs Illinois will be an offensive showcase – or will it? Penn State implodes against then-winless UCLA. Is there any (non-buyout) reason for keeping James Franklin? Plus, predictions for Oklahoma vs Texas, Alabama vs Mizzou, and Indiana vs Oregon on an incredible weekend of college football.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State's defense suffocates Washington, but the offense isn't at their apex. Michigan are heavy favorites, but the Badgers have a gameplan for an upset. James Franklin and Penn State may never recover from the loss to Oregon. Plus: it's time to apologize for some things we said.Grab your favorite team's merch at Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan beats Nebraska in a close game that wasn’t really close. Ohio State and Washington will be either shootout or slugfest. Why Dabo might leave Clemson – and the SEC powerhouse he could end up with. Plus, the Top 10 team getting EMBARRASSED on an illustrious weekend of college football.Grab your favorite merch from Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram:   / rivalpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan and Nebraska will be determined by this one major change. Why the Ohio State depth chart needs a shakeup at running back. Plus: How an 0-2 Notre Dame can still make the College Football Playoff.Grab your favorite merch from Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Ohio State WR and Block O recipient Kam Babb shares how a short weekend getaway with teammates sparked an idea to bring revival to the Ohio State University. Grab your favorite merch from Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram: / rivalpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Thanks for watching! Make sure to like and subscribe for more college football content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan losing to Oklahoma reveals major issues that extend beyond 2025. Ohio State looks sharp against Grambling State. The Wolverines and Buckeyes prepare for MAC opponents ahead of the Big Ten openers. Plus: Can you learn anything from scheduling “cupcakes”? And South Florida is the story of the year.Grab your favorite merch from Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram:   / rivalpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State shuts down Arch Manning and Texas. Credit star defenses or self-inflicted wounds? Bryce Underwood shines in his first start for Michigan. The Wolverines head to Oklahoma for a primetime showdown with John Mateer and the Sooners. Should fans pause or panic about Bama? What about Clemson or Texas? Plus, the circular reasoning of determining who is “elite” after Week 1.Grab your favorite merch from Homage! https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials! Instagram:   / rivalpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Listen to us on Spotify| https://open.spotify.com/show/5sZg0AG...Or Apple Podcasts| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan and Ohio State both have new starting quarterbacks. But so does Texas (and Notre Dame and Oregon and . . . ) Which new starting quarterbacks make a statement and pull off a win in Week 1? The Rivalry Podcast previews Bryce Underwood’s debut for Michigan vs New Mexico and Julian Sayin’s debut for Ohio State vs Texas. Plus, the FCS school that could send shockwaves through college football and the College Football Playoff has new metrics.Click here to grab your Rivalry Pod merch: https://riverfanstore.myshopify.com/c...Shop Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbFollow us on socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Twitter: https://x.com/RivalPodInstagram:   / rivalpod  Special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support! Elevated Integrity: https://elevatedintegrity.com/The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rivalry Podcast delivers a joint Michigan and Ohio State reaction to the NCAA COI ruling on Connor Stalions. Solving the College Football Playoff expansion problem. Power 4 and G5 conference champion predictions. Michigan and Ohio State football season previews and players under the radar.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage! Shop Homage and Support the Podcast: https://homage.sjv.io/o4vgZbBig thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://elevatedintegrity.com/The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first look at Michigan's (Ten) Million Dollar Man. Bryce Underwood and Jadyn Davis offered a mixed bag in the spring game with a receiving corp desperately in need of a bounce-back year. Plus: the spring game's biggest winner is a (surprising!) running back, two position groups instilling confidence, and Wisconsin's defensive line is (literal) trashFollow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State's Spring Game (Showcase? Spotlight? Extravaganza?) revealed a clear leader in the QB battle. Plus, the position group that already has Buckeye fans nervous - and another (surprising!) one that Michigan fans just aren't buying. Bonus: Nico Iamaleava represents a watershed moment for NIL-era college football.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's no off-season for the rivalry! Red Wings captain - and Michigan alum - Dylan Larkin didn't mince words at the NHL Stadium Series. Plus: why the spring game should never change, Wolverines and Buckeyes impress (or not?) at the NFL combine, and Ryan Day's contract extension could be real awkward in November.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are national champions! The season finale recaps the resilient Buckeyes and the poetry of college football. Plus: Is a national championship tainted by the loss to Michigan? What is the narrative around Ryan Day moving forward? And what's on the horizon for both programs in 2025?Thanks to everyone for your support this season, stick around for off-season content, and we'll see you in August for our continued coverage of the greatest rivalry in sports.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does a Michigan loss taint an Ohio State title? It's blue-bloods in Atlanta as the Buckeyes face the Fighting Irish for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Plus: Jack Sawyer's poetic redemption, the checklist for an Irish upset, and circling back on whether Notre Dame is a fraud.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State hammers Oregon to advance in the College Football Playoff. Michigan shuts down Alabama and ends a tumultuous season on a winning streak.Making sense of a shockingly perfect Rose Bowl performance. One super-duper major key for Texas to slay Ohio State.Plus: the playoff team we told you would get hot, where Michigan is loaded in 2025, and somebody watch out for the rat poison.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Ryan Day back in the good graces of Buckeye Nation? Where's the separation between Ohio State and Oregon? Is Jack Sawyer the most unlikable player in college football? Plus: Michigan and Alabama's bowl rosters are a.mystery, why the CFP doesn't need 12 teams, and Lane Kiffin can't stop tweeting.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State and Tennessee are (almost) carbon copies. What distinguishing factor(s) decide this game? Is there any actual legitimacy to Ryan Day's big game mental block? (Yes!) Plus: the "weather advantage," trench warfare, and some really dumb CFP semifinal projections.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State draws Tennessee in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. Did Ohio State have a case for better seeding over Penn State? What does Ryan Day need to do to save his job? Plus: should teams be punished for conference championship games, Michigan gets a money-grab matchup with Alabama, and who has the most coveted CFB Playoff seed?Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan sends shockwaves thru Columbus with a historic upset of Ohio State. Can Ryan Day save his job - even with a title run? Are the Buckeyes guaranteed a home playoff game? Plus: why Michigan earned the right to plant the flag and who makes the College Football Playoff.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judgment Day draweth nigh. Michigan found momentum at the right time, while Ohio State silenced any remaining doubters. Three things Michigan must have to complete the upset; and the one thing Ohio State cannot do if they want to finish off the Wolverines. Plus: which teams will make the College Football Playoff, but don’t actually deserve a spot?Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Googled “Curt Cignetti Big Ten Titles” and came up empty. Can Indiana exploit Ohio State’s secondary? Is the Buckeye offense too much, too often for the Hoosier defense? Also, Michigan hosts Northwestern in the exact opposite of “high-octane offense.” Plus: sorting out SEC playoff teams, how much does strength of schedule matter, and the potential ramifications of two seismic upsets.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well that’s too dang bad! Coaching failures cost Michigan an upset bid in Bloomington. Ohio State cruises past Purdue. Which coach was really born on third? Who’s the most dangerous two-loss team in the nation? Plus: Gus Johnson is bored, underappreciated players, and College Football Playoff shakeups.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Critical coaching failures abound in (un)Happy Valley and Ann Arbor. Penn State is the best win of Ryan Day’s career. Michigan passes the litmus test despite losing to Oregon. Plus: Penn State remains in football purgatory; the legitimacy of undefeated Indiana; and substituting “indisputable evidence” for “vibes.” Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Something’s gotta give as Big Game James and Big Game Ryan square off in Happy Valley. Drew Allar’s health is in question, while the Buckeyes put the “offensive” in “offensive line.” Elsewhere, Michigan’s mistake-free football earns a critical victory over the Spartans. Can any of that success translate into a shocking Oregon upset? Plus: Ohio State’s bark with no bite, Michigan’s third down problem, and Penn State’s kryptonite.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oops - All Pain! Is Michigan facing an end of year coaching search? Will we see Jadyn Davis against Michigan State? Elsewhere, Ohio State looks to bounce back on defense against Dylan Raiola and the Huskers. Plus: Saturday’s amazing race between Columbus and Ann Arbor, a salute to the undefeated armed forces, and coaches with toasty seats.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are the lights too bright for Ryan Day? Can Sherrone turn the ship around for Michigan? Denzel Burke gets toasted, what’s Jack Tuttle’s ceiling, and Jermiah Smith’s OPI. Plus: Michigan-Illinois preview; the only two teams to never trail this season; and Buckeye fans making some big assumptions about the Big Ten Championship.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohio State and Oregon clash for control of the Big Ten. Michigan heads into the bye week deflated. Plus: Wink Martindale is wasting talent at criminal levels; Will Howard’s turnover problem; Team Hunter or Team Jeanty; and the most unimpressive undefeated team in the nation.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“We will be perfect – in every aspect of the game.”Or not! Ohio State rolls despite mistakes while Michigan forgets how long a football game is. Can Kaleb Johnson and Iowa shorten the game in Columbus? Are the Wolverines ready for a high-powered Washington offense in Seattle? Plus: Kalel Mullings is finally featured, Jeremiah Smith as GOAT is premature (or is it?), and RANK RUTGERS YOU COWARDS!Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan walks-off USC in dramatic fashion. Ohio State heads to East Lansing for a primetime matchup. Plus: Sherrone Moore says Kalel Mullings “should be the #1 guy”; Illinois could do the funniest thing; Aidan Chiles is talented but careless; and things got a little testy between Michigan-USC media.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.com#collegefootball #michiganfootball #ohiostatefootball #usc #michiganstateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan’s season takes one of two paths on Saturday. Will the Wolverines’ QB change be enough in a season-defining clash with USC? Elsewhere, Ohio State finishes off its non-conference slate with Marshall. Is there a dangerous downside to the Buckeyes’ sleepy schedule? Plus, Nebraska and Illinois are suddenly pretty good (!) while Florida State is . . . not.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s just a flesh wound! What offensive answers does Michigan have after Texas? How much stock can Ohio State fans put in the first two Buckeye performances? Elsewhere, Playoff Notre Dame™ is no longer a sure thing, Kyle Monangai keeps Rutgers rolling, and can we stop pretending Colorado is relevant?Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A calm and rational exploration of the Michigan offense. Or maybe not. Does the fault truly lie with Davis Warren and the quarterbacks? Either way, the Wolverines welcome Texas to Ann Arbor for a season-defining clash. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Smith looks like WR1 as Ohio State rolls in Columbus. Plus, Michigan’s elite (?) defense, the Buckeyes upgrade with Will Howard, and how many crimes has Bevo committed?Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The long wait is over- college football is back! Both Michigan and Ohio State begin their seasons with a host of high expectations, along with a few question marks. Plus, it’s the wild, wild west in the expanded College Football Playoff. What playoff darling is actually a pretender? You know. . . besides Florida State. Also: why Will Howard and Alex Orji aren’t all that different (!) and which Top 10 team joins the Noles at 0-1.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodVisit https://rivalpod.com/ for more Rivalry coverage!Big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: https://www.pickeringtonchamber.com/list/member/elevated-integrity-construction-services-llc-2443The Varsity Network: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/feedWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did we learn anything from Michigan or Ohio State's spring games? It's a firm "maybe."The guys (over)-analyze the team performances, reflect on the trip to Ann Arbor, and identify the toughest games on the fall schedule. Plus, Ohio State wins the Spring Game Attendance National Championship while Michigan gets rings for their actual natty.Follow us everywhere @RivalPodBecome a Patron: https://patreon.com/therivalryWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan finishes the perfect season and wins their first national championship since 1997. Does it have an asterisk? Who returns for the Wolverines -and Buckeyes - next season? Plus, hope springs eternal, Ohio State fans are soft, and gloating is in full effect.Thanks For Watching, See You In The Off-Season!Follow us everywhere @RivalPodBig thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:Elevated Integrity: http://www.elevatedintegrity.com/The JAE Company: https://thejaecompany.com/Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/therivalrySponsor Our Year End Campaign: https://bit.ly/47GgvrKWant more shows like this one? Visit https://riverradio.com#collegefootball #collegefootballplayoffs #collegefootballchampionships #cfp #ohiostate #michigan #jimharbaugh #big10 #bowlseason  #washingtonfootballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.