Frickin' Frackin' Sports with Cody

The era of "Tractor Money" is officially here, and the Big Ten is about to look very different. 🚜🏟️In this episode, host Cody Gelven breaks down why the Midwest is leaning into "Tractor and Insurance" money while the SEC chases protein. We are officially predicting the FULL list of all 18 Big Ten jersey patches for the 2026 season.From Ohio State potentially landing Progressive to Michigan representing Detroit with a Chevrolet bow-tie, we’re ranking which brands have the deepest pockets to fund the new NIL landscape. Plus, we dive into the "Viral Picks" like Maryland's Old Bay seasoning patch and the "Midwest Tradition" of Wisconsin’s Culver’s patch.What’s inside this episode:The Big Three Predictions: Ohio State (Progressive), Michigan (Chevy), and Penn State (Hershey’s).The West Coast Strategy: How USC (United Airlines), UCLA (Red Bull), and Washington (Starbucks/Amazon) are using tech and lifestyle brands to fund the war chest.Midwest Pride: Why Wisconsin (Culver's) and Iowa (John Deere) are our "Lock of the Week" predictions.The Viral Factor: Why wearing an Old Bay seasoning patch is the most "Maryland" thing possible.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: The Big Ten’s Corporate Takeover0:42 - Rutgers: The Johnson & Johnson Jersey Root1:19 - Northwestern: The Northwestern Mutual Wealth play2:54 - Purdue: Rolls-Royce & The Cradle of Astronauts3:33 - Michigan State: Rocket Mortgage & Dan Gilbert's Influence4:04 - Washington: The Starbucks vs Amazon debate4:40 - UCLA & USC: High Energy Hollywood Branding5:06 - Nebraska: The Warren Buffett "Seal of Approval"5:48 - Penn State: Why Hershey's is the only logical choice6:15 - Maryland: The Old Bay Seasoning lifestyle6:52 - Iowa: John Deere "Tractor Money"7:03 - Minnesota: Target's Bullseye7:52 - Wisconsin: The Culver’s Butterburger Patch8:30 - Oregon: The Nike Double-Swoosh flex9:35 - Michigan & Ohio State: The Corporate PowerhousesWhich Big Ten patch is the biggest eyesore? Join the conversation on social media @FrickinFrackinSports.#B1G #BigTen #CollegeFootball2026 #OhioState #MichiganWolverines #JerseyPatches #FrickinFrackinSports

College football just entered the "Protein Era." 🍗🏟️This week on Frickin' Frackin' Sports, we’re breaking down the massive news out of Fayetteville as Arkansas and Tyson Foods sign a landmark 5-year jersey patch deal. With 90% of the revenue heading straight to NIL, is this the new "Gold Standard" for SEC survival?We also take a moment to honor the legendary Lou Holtz (1937–2026). From the 1988 National Title at Notre Dame to his iconic magic tricks on ESPN, we discuss the legacy of a man who coached the game with more heart than anyone in history. 🕊️☘️On this episode:Nugget Money: Why the Arkansas/Tyson deal is a warning shot to the rest of the SEC.The 24-Team Debate: You asked, we answered—why are coaches like Josh Heupel pushing for an expanded playoff? Hint: It’s an insurance policy for their jobs.Spring Practice Preview: Who we’re watching this week, from Arch Manning in Austin to the new-look LSU roster under the Lane Train.If you think Lou Holtz is the GOAT of the studio desk, leave us a 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Follow the Show:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frickin-frackin-sportsInstagram: @Frickin_Frackin_SportsTwitter/X: itiscodyg

Is a 24-team playoff the future of college football, or just a safety net for coaches who can't win the big one? 🏟️🔥This week on Frickin' Frackin' Sports, we’re breaking down Tennessee HC Josh Heupel’s recent push for a massive playoff expansion. While the Big Ten and SEC battle over the "inventory" of games, we’re looking at the real cost: accountability.We argue that if the playoff bar drops to the Top 24, the "rebuilding" phase is officially dead. We’re grading the 2026 Hot Seat coaches through this new lens—if you can’t make a 24-team field, do you even deserve a job?On this episode:The "Ducking" Narrative: Lincoln Riley, USC, and why Year 5 in LA is "Playoff or Bust."The Big Ten Basement: Why Luke Fickell and Wisconsin are out of time to find an identity.Econ Preview: Why the TV networks are the real ones pushing for 24 teams.Don't forget to follow the show and leave a 5-star review if you think fall weddings should be a felony. Let’s get into it.Follow the chaos:YouTube: Frickin Frackin Sports with Cody Instagram: @Frickin_Frackin_Sports

Cody talks about the absolute circus currently happening with NCAA eligibility. From Solomon Tuliaupupu getting a 9th year of eligibility to the massive legal battle between Trinidad Chambliss and Joey Aguilar, the rules are being rewritten in real-time.In this episode, Cody breaks down why the "COVID Year" bottleneck is hurting high school recruiting, why some players need to trade the jersey for a job, and how local courts have officially stripped the NCAA of all its power.SEND IN YOUR MAILBAG QUESTIONS:DM me on Twitter (X)/ or Instagram to be featured in next week's show!Twitter/X: https://x.com/itiscodygInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frickin_frackin_sports/#CollegeFootball #CFB2026 #NCAA #TransferPortal #OleMiss #Tennessee #Recruiting #CodyTalksCFB #GodBless

Cody gives his opinions on new Jersey patches and his understanding of why they are there, also disagrees about expanding the playoff. Additionally hoping long tenured college football players will fall off#collegefootball #podcast #offseason

Cody and Bricen discuss the quality of the NFL teams going into Conference Championship weekend of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for Conference Championship weekend.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 14 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 14.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 11 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 11.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 10 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 10.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 9 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 9.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 7.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 6 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 6.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 5.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Cooper talk about the viral chatboard post on TexAgs about John Mateer saying he would be back for the Red River Shootout.#podcast #cfb #funny #soonersfootball #texags #texasfootball

Cody and Bricen discuss the alleged illegal hiring of Belichick, Lincoln Riley's comments on gametime, and the field stormings over the weekend.#cfb #podcast #collegefootball #sec #secfootball

Cody, Cade and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 4.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss the annual opponents for the SEC, and give their thoughts on who they would have liked to see. #cfb #podcast #collegefootball #sec #secfootball

Cody discusses his top 10 NFL teams going into the week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing his picks for week 3.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody and Bricen discuss their top 10 NFL teams going into the week 2 of the 2025 NFL Season. Also discussing their picks for week 2.#NFLpicks #podcast # nflfootball #nflpodcastv instagram: frickin_frackin_sports

Cody predicts how the Sooners will do in the 2025 season.#cfb #collegefootballpodcast #collegefootball #sec #football #oklahoma

Cody predicts how the Aggies will do in the 2025 season. Gig ‘Em! Whoop!#cfb #collegefootballpodcast #collegefootball #sec #football #aggieland #texasamfootball #aggies

Cody ranks the BIG 10 in how they are going into the 2025 season.#cfb #big10football #podcast #football #bigten

Cody ranks the Big 12 in how they are going into the 2025 season.#cfb #big12football #podcast

Cody ranks the SEC in how they are going into the 2025 season.#cfb #secfootball #podcast

Cody talks about how he will cover College football and NFL this next season. #nfl #cfb #podcast #popular

Cody recaps the Cardinals opening day series against the Minnesota Twins

Cody picks who he thinks will win in the 2025 divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Cody explains why he was gone for a few weeks.

Cody talks about his top 10 teams going into week 14 and his picks for all the games this weekend.

Cody gives his thoughts on the disappointing renewal of the Lonestar Showdown

Cody talks about the Sooners battling the Bayou Bengals in Baton Rouge this past weekend.

Cody talks about the Chiefs win over the Vegas Raiders on Black Friday.

Cody talks about his top 10 teams going into week 13 and his picks for all the games this weekend.

Cody talks about the close win against the Panthers for the Chiefs.

Cody recaps A&M's disappointing loss to Auburn this past weekend.

Cody talks about the crazy upset win over #7 ranked Alabama.

Cody talks about his top 10 teams going into week 12and his picks for all the games this weekend.

Cody recounts the Chiefs and Bills game, and how much of a fun matchup it was to watch.

Cody discusses the Aggies convincing win against New Mexico State.

Cody talks about his top 10 teams going into week 11 and his picks for all the games this weekend.

Cody recaps the game ending field goal for the Kansas City Game.

Cody recaps the Oklahoma Sooners battle with the Missouri Tigers this past weekend.

Cody talks about his top 10 teams going into week 10 and his picks for all the games this weekend.

Cody recaps the OT of the Chiefs game against the Bucs on Monday Night Football

Cody talks about Texas A&M's disappointing performance against the Gamecocks, after their big win against LSU the weekend before.

Cody talks about the Oklahoma Sooners get right performance against Maine.

Cody talks about his top 10 teams going into week 9 and his picks for all the games this weekend.

Cody recaps the Chiefs/Raiders game in Vegas, and briefly talks about the end of the Washington Commanders/ Chicago Bears game.

Cody talks about A&M's impressive win against the LSU Tigers

Cody recaps the Sooners and Rebels game, especially after Seth Littrell got fired as OU's offensive coordinator.