Cover 2 College Football pod

The final four teams in the Athlon Sports top 25 countdown were released this week, meaning we've seeded our projections for the first College Football playoff: No. 1 Florida State vs. No. 4 Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl and No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.

This week, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan talk about how we arrived at those matchups, how those games might be settled and other contenders for the the first Playoff.

Our hosts also discuss what changes they'd like to see before the Playoff has even begun and some predictions of what we'll see next.

As always, you can reach us on Twitter at @AthlonSports or by email at podcast@athlonsports.com.

Direct download: 2014-05-28.mp3
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Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 1 team, Florida State. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Seminoles get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: FSU_2014.mp3
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Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 2 team, Alabama. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Crimson Tide get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Alabama_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 3 team, Ohio State. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Buckeyes get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Ohio_State_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 4 team, Oklahoma. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Sooners get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Oklahoma_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 5 team, Auburn. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Tigers get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Auburn_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 6 team, Oregon. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Ducks get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Oregon_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 7 team, UCLA. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Bruins get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: UCLA_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 8 team, Georgia. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Bulldogs get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Georgia2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 9 team, South Carolina. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Gamecocks get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: South_Carolina_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 10 team, Baylor. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Bears get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Baylor_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 11 team, Michigan State. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Spartans get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Michigan_State_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 12 team, Stanford. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Cardinal get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Stanford_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 13 team, Notre Dame. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Irish get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Notre_Dame_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 14 team, USC. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Trojans get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: USC_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 16 team, Wisconsin. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Badgers get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Wisconsin_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 16 team, Arizona State. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Sun Devils get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Arizona_State_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 17 team, Texas. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Longhorns get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Texas_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 18 team, Ole Miss. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Rebels get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Ole_Miss_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 11:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 19 team, LSU. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Tigers get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: LSU_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 20 team, Kansas State. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Wildcats get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Kansas_State_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 21 team, Clemson. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Tigers get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Clemson_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 22 team, Penn State. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Nittany Lions get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Penn_St_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 11:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of the preseason top 25 with a breakdown of our No. 23 team, Florida. We take a look at the personnel, schedule and more as the Gators get ready for 2014.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Florida_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

Athlon continues its rollout of podcasts previewing each of the preseason top 25 teams, continuing today with No. 24 Washington.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Washington_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 9:00am CDT

Athlon is starting its rollout of the 2014 preseason top 25 today with our breakdown of No. 25 Missouri.

For each team in the top 25, Braden Gall, David Fox and Steven Lassan will preview each team's outlook for 2014 and explain the thinking behind each ranking. Stay tuned throughout the month of May for a podcast preview on each team.

Direct download: Missouri_2014.mp3
Category:sports -- posted at: 8:00am CDT

We’ve reached the end of our preseason rankings debate with the Pac-12. Oregon and Stanford have ruled this league for four years, but we have a handful of reasons to wonder if that reign can continue.

Washington has a new coach and a new quarterback and may be poised to continue the progress made under Steve Sarkisian. Sark may have a contender of his own at USC, but we discuss how depth — or UCLA — may hinder the Trojans’ Pac-12 title hopes.

But Oregon and Stanford continues to be the favorites as the Athlon staff again debated between the Ducks and Cardinal to win the North and perhaps the Pac-12. We discuss where we leaning on today’s Cover 2.

We also continued a new, not-so-subtle pitch for you to get involved at sponsorus@athlonsports.com. As always, you can reach our hosts at @BradenGall, @DavidFox615 and @AthlonSteven on Twitter or at podcast@athlonsports.com.

Direct download: 2014-05-07.mp3
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The second part of our SEC rankings and preseason preview continues with the West Division, home of four of the last five national champions. The SEC West was the toughest division for Athlon Sports to pick this season, especially in the middle.

The power resides in the state of Alabama, but the team with more reason for optimism may be under debate. Ole Miss and Mississippi State are both in good position, one of the rare times both Egg Bowl rivals go into a season with high hopes.

The X-factor may be LSU, a team that has been a lock for 10 wins in recent years. The Tigers are replacing some key cogs on defense and will be young at skill positions on offense.

We also introduced a new, not-so-subtle pitch for you to get involved at sponsorus@athlonsports.com. As always, you can reach our hosts at @BradenGall @DavidFox615 and @AthlonSteven on Twitter or at podcast@athlonsports.com.

Direct download: 2014-05-06.mp3
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