Thu, 17 August 2017
QB battles are starting to take shape around the country and the guys break down each one with predictions. Braden and Mitch also look at the biggest potential upsets from the Group of 5 ranks. One very difficult QB trivia question gets things kicked off as well as rapid fire news from Florida, Ole Miss and Last Chance U. |
Thu, 10 August 2017
We take a deep look at college football scheduling. Should Power 5 teams only play Power 5 teams? What does a perfect college football schedule look like? Crossover play, home-road splits and tough/easy stretches all impact how the 2017 season will play out, so what do you need to know about this year's schedules? And, of course, 10 minutes of Josh Rosen. |
Tue, 1 August 2017
Braden and Mitch plot their dream road trip through college football for 2017. With a twist: You can only see each team one time. So the guys break down how they would spend the year traveling around the country if you had to watch two different teams every single weekend. It's much harder than you think! |
Wed, 26 July 2017
Braden and Mitch break down the Hugh Freeze coaching saga. What's next for the Rebels, how good of a job is Ole Miss and where does this soap opera rank in the history of SEC silliness? While many believe the mid-major coaching ranks have thinned, Mitch totally disagrees and provides a long list of rising star coaching candidates for anyone looking for a coach at season's end to consider. |
Thu, 20 July 2017
We invite Steven Lassan aboard to discuss rosters and depth charts before camp opens up. What are the biggest positions of concern for the national title contenders? How do top 25 quarterback battles look heading into camp? Which teams have the best defenses? And some rapid fire depth chart questions as well on our summer roster preview. |
Fri, 14 July 2017
The guys are joined by AllState's Matt Stinchcomb to talk SEC football and the Good Works Team. The ballots have been cast in the SEC and Big 12 Media events while the ACC bragged for a few days about all that it has accomplished in the last year. Does the ACC have the best coaches? What is the ideal format of power for a conference? Did the voters get it right in the Big 12? The SEC? We get talking season started right! |
Thu, 6 July 2017
Mitch and Braden preview the SEC Media Days event by asking questions we want answered... and then pretending to give honest answers as the SEC coaches themselves. What will we actually learn in Hoover, Ala? What is national championship DNA? Which programs have it, which do not, which ones are close and which ones have changed the most over time? Lastly, the guys ask: What is middle aged? |
Fri, 30 June 2017
Mitch and Braden have five questions about each of the Power 5 leagues and the Group of 5. What is the storyline in each division they are most looking forward to? Who are the players they are most excited to see? Who is Johnny Overachiever and who will win the Golden Dumpster Fire Trophy? And what is the number one game you'd go to in each league? |
Thu, 22 June 2017
The guys dive deep into the rankings meetings and predictions for the 2017 Minority Report. Which teams were most hotly debated and which teams do we think we pegged incorrectly? Which picks could we take back? And what a difference a play makes: How the history of college football can be shaped by one play. |
Wed, 14 June 2017
Bob Stoops retired and Lincoln Riley has been hired. Is Oklahoma still the favorite in the Big 12 and how much does the change cost the Sooners? Do preseason polls influence the college football national championship? We are here to ease your concerns. And should we do away with divisions in college football all together? |
Thu, 1 June 2017
The 2017 preview magazines are out - buy one at AthlonSports.com/Store - and the guys are breaking down the official Playoff predictions. Who are the top four teams in college football this year, who wins it all and how many legit contenders are there for the 'Ship in 2017? |
Thu, 25 May 2017
The guys bounce all over the college football map asking critical questions about the offseason. Which Top 10 team is the most overrated? Which team outside of the Top 25 could make a run? What are some programs on the rise and on the decline? Who are some Heisman Trophy darkhorses? Who was the best head coaching and assistant hire? Which hire was the most puzzling? Which QB battles are the most interesting? |
Thu, 11 May 2017
The guys take a look back at the evolution of college football. How has the game changed over time and what does that mean for the future of the sport? Rules changes, media distribution models and playoff structure all play into how the game has morphed into what it is today and what it will be in the future. We break down the 50 biggest innovations in college football over the last 50 years. |
Fri, 5 May 2017
The guys dive into Nick Saban and his new $11 million salary. Are college coaches overpaid? Jim Harbaugh is dominating the news cycle again and you better get used to it. We also preview the 2017 magazines by discussing the Top 50 players of the last 50 years in college football. Plus, Kentucky Derby and Bar Mitzvah analysis. |
Fri, 21 April 2017
Did the ACC takes major strides forward in the college football hierarchy last fall and what is the next step for this league? Are Miami and Virginia Tech the top candidates to win the Coastal Division or could Pitt, Georgia Tech or North Carolina sneak into contention? Does Louisville belong alongside national powers Clemson and Florida State? What does Lamar Jackson do as an encore? Is NC State a sleeper to watch? |
Thu, 6 April 2017
The balance of power in the Big Ten is squarely in the East but who should be the favorite in 2017? Can Michigan rebuild quickly enough to knock off Ohio State or Penn State? What does the future of Michigan State football look like? Wisconsin appears to be the favorite on paper in the West but there is a large group of quality teams chasing the Badgers. And Minnesota and Purdue have new coaches. |
Mon, 20 March 2017
The guys dive deep into the South to break down the SEC. What is the biggest issue for the SEC and it's perceived drop-off? Who is on the top contender tier in the East and which team could be a Wild Card? What else can be said about Bama and who are the two clear challengers to the Tide in the West? What do we make of the state of Mississippi football? |
Thu, 9 March 2017
Is the Pac-12 the easiest league to pinpoint the favorites in 2017? Why is this the year to trust USC? Can Washington repeat? But who are the contenders next in line? Utah has an identity, Colorado returns everyone on offense and UCLA has the best quarterback. In the North, Oregon could bounce back quickly, Wazzu has its QB back and Stanford will once again be a tough out. |
Thu, 2 March 2017
Athlon Sports is back doing what it does best: previewing college football. Braden and Mitch are previewing the Big 12 this week. Who are the teams that can challenge Oklahoma? How far does Baylor fall? Is Texas the surprise to watch for in '17? What do we make of quarterback situations at West Virginia and Texas Tech? Can TCU bounce back? Will the Big 12 miss the Playoff again? |
Fri, 17 February 2017
The guys start with Jim Harbaugh and why people are obsessed with him? Which leads into a bigger discussion about why fans and the media glorify college coaches. Finally, the guys break down the Power 5 rosters heading into spring practice. Who are the most talented teams in the nation? |
Tue, 7 February 2017
Alabama is looking for another offensive coordinator... again. What does it mean for the Tide that Coach Sark left? What did National Signing Day teach us about the future of college football? Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down the national team recruiting rankings and what it all means for coaches as well as the 2017 season. The guys also explore the Death Penalty and how involved the NCAA should be criminal investigations. |
Wed, 25 January 2017
What is the most important aspect of National Signing Day? Do the guys agree with the new recruiting rules that could change recruiting forever? We also graded all of the first year coaches and tried to identify the rising stars of the mid-major ranks. |
Thu, 12 January 2017
Braden Gall and Mitch Light are joined by Steven Lassan to take an early look at the preseason 2017 Top 25. Is Bama going anywhere? Florida State or Clemson in the ACC? Can Penn State challenge in the Big Ten East again? Is it a two team race in the Pac-12? How good can Texas be in the Big 12? |
Thu, 5 January 2017
Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down every angle of the Clemson-Alabama rematch. Is this a Texas-USC type of game or does Bama continue to roll? How big of a factor is Lane Kiffin "leaving" the program? And does conference supremacy really matter? |
Tue, 27 December 2016
The guys break down every angle of both national semifinals. Does the offensive weaponry and experience advantage for Clemson outweigh the coaching and talent advantage for the Buckeyes? Can Washington use turnovers, special teams, big plays and defense to stay in the game with Bama? Will New Year's Eve falling on a Saturday help ratings? |
Fri, 23 December 2016
The Athlon Sports guys Braden Gall and Mitch Light cover the latest in college football. Are they okay with players skipping bowl games? Is the bowl system broken and being ruined by the media and the Playoff as Nick Saban accuses? How have fans and media failed in the Joe Mixon saga and should Oklahoma get more punishment? Lastly, is Louisville a dirty a dirty athletic department? |
Thu, 15 December 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light cover the latest in college football. What has the Heisman done for Louisville? What do the guys make of Lane Kiffin to FAU? Charlie Strong to USF? Willie Taggert to Oregon? And Matt Rhule to Baylor? Is Louisville really cheating and are you okay with your school taking secret game notes? And the guys offer up their top picks for your bowl confidence pool. |
Mon, 5 December 2016
The guys break down the Committee's Final Rankings. Did Penn State belong in the Playoff? Who is the fourth-best team in the nation? Who is the initial pick to the win the national championship? What do we make of coaching leaving early to take bigger jobs? Is there a solution to the timing issue during the final month of the regular season? |
Wed, 30 November 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings with some rapid fire questions about the Playoff. The guys also discuss the Oregon coaching vacancy. Finally, the guys break down the SEC, ACC, Pac-12 and Big Ten championship games as well as The Bedlam Series. |
Mon, 28 November 2016
The guys recap Ohio State-Michigan and the Playoff implications. In coaching news, was LSU forced to settle for Coach O? Is Tom Herman a home run for Texas? What about Lamar Jackson's Heisman campaign after back-to-back losses? Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down Week 13. |
Tue, 22 November 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings (is there anything to talk about, really?). The guys also offer their top four Thanksgiving side items - can both Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes both get in from the same league? And, of course, the guys break down every major rivalry game in Week 13, including Michigan-Ohio St, Washington-Washington State and Auburn-Alabama. |
Mon, 21 November 2016
Florida, Clemson, Navy and others clinched division championships while some individuals broke records. What is wrong with the State of Texas football? Is Tom Herman to Texas and Jimbo Fisher to LSU too perfect? And how great was Colorado-Washington State? Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down Week 12. |
Wed, 16 November 2016
The guys break down the Playoff rankings. Can Ohio St or Louisville get in as non-champions and should two-loss teams be involved at all? Washington State-Colorado, Florida-LSU and Oklahoma-West Virginia highlight the Week 12 preview as well. |
Mon, 14 November 2016
Did Clemson, Michigan and Washington all losing change the Playoff picture much? What do we make of teams like USC, Penn State and Oklahoma? What about Coach O at LSU and the SEC East race? Mitch Light and Braden Gall break down all of the big news from Week 11 in college football. |
Wed, 9 November 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down the latest Playoff Rankings and preview Week 11. The Big 12 has two intriguing games to watch while the SEC East could burn to the ground this weekend. Can Clemson clinch a spot in the ACC title game? Will Minnesota change the landscape of the Big Ten West? What will happen in Seattle when USC visits Washington? |
Mon, 7 November 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light talk Alabama and Ohio State after huge wins, breakdown the new twists in the SEC races, talk Penn State, the state of Washington, USC and the Baylor fans in the Week 10 recap. |
Wed, 2 November 2016
Should Texas A&M be ranked ahead of Washington? Is there a path to the Playoff for Louisville? Is the Big 12 eliminated? The guys analyze the first rankings of 2016. Braden Gall and Mitch Light also look ahead to Week 10. Alabama heads down to face LSU and Nebraska travels to Columbus to battle Ohio State in the week's top matchups.
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Mon, 31 October 2016
A wild week left college football with just five unbeaten teams and lots of question marks. Division races in the Pac-12, ACC, Big Ten and SEC took major swings. Who is the top Group of 5 team? And has the Big 12 been eliminated from the Playoff already? Mitch Light and Braden Gall break it all down. |
Tue, 25 October 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light preview Week 9. Lots of quality home dogs will attempt to pull off the upset this weekend including Florida State, Utah, Texas and Oklahoma State. Meanwhile, Wisconsin and Nebraska battle for the Big Ten West while Florida tries to keep its SEC title hopes alive. |
Mon, 24 October 2016
Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down Week 8 in College Football. Bama rolls, Ohio St slips up but what does it mean for the Playoff picture? Who is the best one-loss team? What do we make of LSU and Auburn? Who is more for real: Nebraska, Baylor or West Virginia? What the hell is happening out West? And are some coaches close to getting axed? |
Wed, 19 October 2016
Texas A&M-Alabama highlight a huge weekend of SEC action that features three ranked matchups. Wisconsin-Iowa top an average Big Ten slate while West Virginia needs to prove it against TCU in the Big 12. And as usual, the Pac-12 has another awesome slate of games in Week 8. |
Mon, 17 October 2016
The guys break down Week 7 in college football. Alabama makes a statement, how do we handicap the ACC Coastal, Big Ten West and Pac-12 South? What did we learn about Ohio State? Is Brian Kelly in trouble at Notre Dame? And much more. |
Tue, 11 October 2016
Due to extenuating circumstances, we had to combine our Week 6 recap and Week 7 preview podcast into one this week. But, hey, we've added another college football fan to the world! Mitch Light and Braden Gall break down Tennessee-Texas A&M, the Pac-12, the ACC Coastal action from last weekend while looking ahead to two huge showdowns in Week 7. |
Thu, 6 October 2016
A huge weekend in the SEC highlights another great weekend of action. Rivalry games in ACC, Big 12 and Pac-12 (which always delivers) will provide plenty of entertainment as well. But what the heck are we supposed to watch in the Big Ten? |
Sun, 2 October 2016
The guys break down the big Top 10 matchups, the Hail Mary in Athens, some bizarre losses in the Big Ten and Big 12 as well as complete analysis of the wild Pac-12. Mitch Light and Braden Gall cover all things Week 5. |
Wed, 28 September 2016
Three massive top 10 games take center stage this weekend. Mitch Light and Braden Gall disagree on Louisville-Clemson and Washington-Stanford but agree on Michigan-Wisconsin. The Big 12 and Pac-12 have a great undercard in Week 5 and Tennessee visiting Georgia is huge in the SEC East. |
Mon, 26 September 2016
Les Miles is out as the LSU head coach. Tennessee, Ole Miss and Texas A&M all post huge SEC wins. Wisconsin deserves an apology while Nebraska proved it's for real. Notre Dame is in trouble. Is Baylor the Big 12's best team? And Stanford and Utah won critical Pac-12 games. |
Wed, 21 September 2016
A huge week in the SEC highlights a big Week 4 slate. The guys break down all of the big games across the nation including Wisconsin-Michigan State, Stanford-UCLA, Oklahoma State-Baylor and USC-Utah. |
Mon, 19 September 2016
Alabama, Louisville and Ohio State dominated the headlines but where should they rank following Week 3? What about Nebraska and Michigan State in the Big Ten? Is Stanford the only hope for the Pac-12? Did the AAC have a good weekend? And how bad has it gotten for the Big 12? |
Thu, 15 September 2016
The top three teams in the nation go on the road for huge showdowns in Week 3. Big games in South Bend, Palo Alto, Stillwater, Baton Rouge and Auburn take center stage as well in what could be a better weekend than Week 1. |
Mon, 12 September 2016
The debacle in Stillwater, the health of the Big 12, rivalries in Utah and The Keystone State, the SEC's return to prominence, Pac-12 After Dark and much more on this Week 2 recap podcast with Braden Gall and Mitch Light. |
Wed, 7 September 2016
Hosts Braden Gall and Mitch Light preview a rather dull Week 2 in college football. But don't worry, there is still plenty of intrigue in the ACC, SEC, Pac-12 and, of course, Picks Against the Spread sure to go wrong. |
Tue, 6 September 2016
Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light break down a huge weekend of action. Florida State, Texas, Alabama, Wisconsin, Texas A&M, Georgia and so much more after five glorious days of college football. |
Mon, 29 August 2016
The guys break down the biggest Week 1 in college football history. Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light talk every major game, upset and blowout as well as our weekly Picks Against the Spread on this Week 1 edition of the Cover 2 Podcast. |
Thu, 25 August 2016
The guys make their official College Football Playoff Picks for 2016. Which league gets left out? What does a Group of Five team need to do to deserve consideration? Who wins each league and the national championship? |
Mon, 22 August 2016
The guys break win totals and over/unders for every conference in college football heading into the season. Where can you make some money? We also mess around with some prop bets as well. |
Thu, 18 August 2016
Quarterback is the most important position on the field. So we dedicated an entire podcast to breaking down the position. Which teams don't need great QBs to win? Which teams will depend on great QB play to win? What are the most important QB battles to watch? And could there be a new trend with freshman that could change the position forever? |
Tue, 16 August 2016
SEC football takes center stage as Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox break every team, new coach and storyline in the SEC heading into 2016. Who's on the hot seat in the West and can anyone compete with Bama? The Vols are the favorite in the East but what do we make of Florida and Georgia? |
Thu, 11 August 2016
The Group of 5 takes center stage on the podcast as the guys break down all of the G5 conferences, teams and coaches to watch. Is Houston the clearcut frontrunner to make the New Year's Six or are there other teams to watch? What happens to the AAC should they lose teams to the Big 12? And which coaches do you need to watch this fall before they get bigger jobs? |
Mon, 8 August 2016
Pac-12 football takes center stage as Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox breakdown the entire league. Why Washington in the North? Is Oregon slipping? How good can Stanford and Washington State be? UCLA vs. USC in the South or does Utah have something to say about it? How far have the Arizona schools fallen? |
Thu, 4 August 2016
A complete preview of the Big Ten in 2016. Ohio State vs. Michigan? What tier does Michigan State or Iowa belong on? Can anyone compete with Iowa in the West? Should we be worried about Wisconsin? What the hell is Penn State? How does the B1G middle class look and what about the new coaches? |
Mon, 1 August 2016
The Cover 2 Podcast is joined by special guest to break down our top four teams: Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State and Clemson. We are joined by Bama broadcaster Eli Gold, Bud Elliott from TomahawkNation.com, former Ohio State great Robert Smith and Tigernet.com's David Hood. |
Wed, 27 July 2016
Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox preview the ACC in 2016. The launch of a new network, Notre Dame and a new Grant of Rights highlight the state of the union. Can both Florida State and Clemson get into the Playoff? Who are the top challengers? And who are the only teams left out of the bowl picture? |
Wed, 20 July 2016
Hosts Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox preview all 10 teams in the Big 12, talk expansion, State of the Union and Playoff implications. Who are the top challengers to Oklahoma? What will happen to Baylor? Is Charlie Strong the right guy for Texas? The guys preview every team in the Big 12 for 2016. |
Thu, 14 July 2016
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox have returned to Nashville from SEC Media Days and and a honeymoon respectively. What are the biggest stories coming out of Hoover and how did coaches and players handle the spotlight? Also hear official championship predictions from the guys and 23 of their closest college football friends. |
Wed, 6 July 2016
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox go in-depth into conference supremacy. How do we evaluate a league? Which league is deepest? Which league is the best at the top? Which league is the most entertaining? We also break down Fox's wedding and talk favorite college towns as well. |
Tue, 28 June 2016
Braden Gall and David Fox look into the future of college football and project what the game will look like in 10 years. Playoff structure, conferences, pay-for-play, technology and the NCAA are in bounds in this 2026 projection. Also, Fox breaks down his impending nuptials. |
Wed, 15 June 2016
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox break down a slow news week in college football. Ohio State will sell beer at games and there really isn't a single negative, right? Jeremy Foley is stepping down as Florida's A.D. Baylor still can't get out of it's own way. And are eSports the future of college athletics? |
Wed, 8 June 2016
Hosts Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light break down the latest and greatest in college football. Did the Big 12 get it right by adding a conference championship game? How good of a job is Baylor? Will Art Briles ever work again in college football? How badly did Mississippi State screw up with Jeffery Simmons? And the guys best bets in Vegas for the 2016 National Championship. |
Wed, 1 June 2016
Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light discuss the firing of Art Briles, what is next for Baylor and have they done enough? How should the NCAA handle the Ole Miss self-imposed sanctions and should fans expect more punishment? And what does all of this mean for the Rebels and Bears on the field? And to lighten the mood, the guys breakdown when the first day of the season really is, say goodbye to Uncle Verne and plan their opening weekend dream road trip. |
Tue, 24 May 2016
Athlon Sports last week released its college football top 25 for the 2016 season. Now, it’s time to look at the teams that just missed the cut. These are teams that we could see on the fringes of the top 25 this season or perhaps even contending for a division in a Power 5 conference. On this week’s podcast, co-hosts Braden Gall and David Fox go conference-by-conference looking at teams ranked 26-50. This includes teams like Arkansas, Miami, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Washington State, Nebraska, Utah, Wisconsin, Texas, Auburn, Penn State and many, many more. What are these teams’ strengths and weaknesses and what would need to happen for these teams to crack the top 25? Reminder: All of Athlon’s rankings and team previews are available in this year’s preseason magazines, which can be purchase at www.athlonsports.com/store or on newsstands everywhere. |
Mon, 16 May 2016
Let's get this offseason going with the release of the Athlon college football top 25 for the 2016 season. The Athlon Sports preseason preview magazines are on sale everywhere (www.athlonsports.com/store). To celebrate, hosts Braden Gall and Steven Lassan take a deep dive into our top 25, breaking down each team and assessing their seasons ahead. |
Thu, 5 May 2016
Braden Gall and David Fox break down the latest in Big 12 expansion rumors. What should the Big 12 do with a championship game and conference realignment? What could the doomsday scenario look like should the Big 12 break-up? And college football Kentucky Derby names to lighten the mood. |
Thu, 28 April 2016
Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox go conference by conference breaking down sleepers, darkhorse Heisman candidates, top conference games and toughest teams to pinpoint. The guys also discuss Art Briles and Baylor as well as teams deciding to drop from the FBS ranks to the FCS. |
Tue, 19 April 2016
Braden Gall and David Fox are back after a Bachelor Party break to analyze how the Athlon Sports rankings are put together. There is a huge difference between power rankings and projecting the committee's rankings. Should conference championships matter as much as they do? Which league has the best chance to get two teams into the Playoff? Which league is in the most danger of missing the Playoff? How wide open is the 2016 season going to be? More like 2005 or 2007? Let's define the satellite camp issue in one (or two) sentences. |
Fri, 1 April 2016
Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox break down the toughest predictions in college football in 2016. Florida State or Clemson in the ACC? Ohio State, Michigan or Michigan State in the Big Ten East? Who will challenge Oklahoma in the Big 12? Are there six legit contenders in the Pac-12? Is Alabama-Tennessee in Atlanta a forgone conclusion in the SEC? |
Thu, 24 March 2016
Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light cover all of the media talks from the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 while discussing Jim Harbaugh's latest antics as well as Kirby Smart's transfer rule. The fellas also draw some NCAA Tournament comparisons just for fun. |
Thu, 17 March 2016
Braden Gall and David Fox cover the latest chatter about Big 12 expansion, championship game and future TV network. The guys also offer analysis of the Pac-12's new transfer rule and the Ivy League's brilliant new tackling rule. Lastly, should college football coaches endorse political candidates? |
Tue, 1 March 2016
Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox discuss the stats, trends and issues they study before making preseason predictions. The guys also break down all of the QB transfers in college football, the best entrances in college football, the best basketball-football coaching combos and have some fun with the SEC Primaries. |
Thu, 18 February 2016
Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox talk Peyton Manning, Tennessee, Jim Harbaugh, the SEC, recruiting tactics, prospect scouting reports, Group of 5 coaching jobs and spring QB battles. |
Thu, 11 February 2016
Hosts Braden Gall, Mitch Light and Steven Lassan cover every major head coaching change in college football. Did the ACC win the carousel? Is Clay Helton ready for the big time at USC? Did Maryland win the Big Ten off-season? Are Kirby Smart and Barry Odom ready for the SEC? Which coordinator moves were the most important and most concerning? And how awesome is Willie Fritz? |
Thu, 4 February 2016
Hosts Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox break down all of the biggest storylines from National Signing Day 2016. Was Charlie Strong or Alabama the biggest development? Love or hate Jim Harbaugh? And what does it mean for Michigan State and the rest of the Big Ten? How important is the rise of Baylor and TCU mean for the Big 12? And the SEC closed strongly once again. |
Thu, 21 January 2016
Steven Lassan joins Braden Gall to breakdown the Early 2016 preseason top 25 rankings. Is Ohio State the team to beat in the Big Ten? Is Clemson a clear frontrunner in the ACC? Can Tennessee dethrone Alabama in the SEC? Is everyone gaining ground on Oklahoma in the Big 12? And does the Pac-12 have a national title contender or just a bunch of really good teams? |
Tue, 12 January 2016
Hosts Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light recap Alabama's thrilling win over Clemson for the 2015 national championship. Where does this Alabama team rank? Where does Nick Saban rank? Was Deshaun Watson the MVP? And what will these two teams look like in 2016? The fellas also give their thoughts on who should replace Jeff Long as the Committee Chairman. |
Thu, 7 January 2016
Hosts Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox break down every possible angle of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Who is the nation rooting for? Can Clemson run the ball? Can Alabama stop DeShaun Watson? Will the passing game show up again for the Crimson Tide. Official predictions abound in this edition of the Cover 2 podcast. |
Mon, 4 January 2016
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox recap the College Football Playoff and what the large drop in ratings means for the future of the tournament. What did we learn from the bowls this year and why they play such a huge role in shaping the offseason conversation. The guys also break down lots of NFL coaching rumors swirling around David Shaw, Jim Mora, Kevin Sumlin, Brian Kelly and even Chip Kelly. |
Wed, 30 December 2015
Host Braden Gall sits down with former Oklahoma great Roy Williams and former Clemson great Tajh Boyd to preview the Orange Bowl Playoff game on New Year's Eve. The guys break down the coaches, players, matchups and legacies of the prestigious contest. |
Tue, 22 December 2015
Hosts Braden Gall, Mitch Light and David Fox break down both Playoff games from every possible angle. The long layoff, injuries, coaching legacy, offense, defense, location and so much more in our preview of Oklahoma-Clemson and Alabama-Michigan State. |
Thu, 17 December 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox try to figure out exactly how many bowls is too many bowls? Also, what to the fans think of Playoff games on New Year's Eve? Mizzou lawmakers, SEC coaching overlap, Texas A&M issues and a preview of the first half of bowl on this edition of the Cover 2 podcast. |
Thu, 10 December 2015
Hosts Braden Gall, David Fox and Mitch Light offer up their favorite, best, worst and ugliest from the world of college football in 2015. They guys give their best game, best player, best play, best freshman and best uniforms. What about ugliest game, worst coaching job, favorite TV show and favorite bowl sponsor. They rank everything. |
Sun, 6 December 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox analyze the final Playoff rankings. Did the Committee get it right? Who is the favorite to win it all? What storylines are you most looking forward to? And is this the best Heisman Trophy race of all-time? |
Wed, 2 December 2015
Hosts Mitch Light and Braden Gall preview Championship Week 2015. What needs to happen for your team to get into the Playoff? We break down every possibly scenario in an effort to help Ohio State, Stanford and North Carolina fans. The we break down every major championship game. Can Florida's D-Line slow down Bama enough to keep it close? Will North Carolina have enough defense to stop DeShaun Watson? Will USC take advantage of Stanford's lack of big-play defense? And which ground and pound Big Ten team has the advantage? |
Mon, 30 November 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox break down all of the big action from Thanksgiving Weekend. Has Oklahoma clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff? Who was eliminated from the Playoff race? The Playoff picture got pretty clear over the weekend but the bowl picture did not. And the coaching moves are dominating the headlines with Les Miles, Mark Richt, Justin Fuente and Clay Helton. |
Tue, 24 November 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and Mitch Light break down all of the biggest games in college football in Week 13. Ohio State-Michigan, Baylor-TCU, Bedlam Series, UCLA-USC and the SEC vs. the ACC highlight the best football week of the year. The guys also break down Thanksgiving side items. |
Sun, 22 November 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox break down a huge Week 12 in college football. We touch on the big weekend in the Big 12, Michigan State's huge win, the bad showings in the SEC, Navy's rise and much more in this edition of the Cover 2 podcast. |
Wed, 18 November 2015
Host Braden Gall sits down with ESPN college football guru Kirk Herbstreit to talk College Football Playoff Rankings and preview a huge weekend of action in Week 12. Herbie joins Athlon Sports on behalf of AllStateCFB.com. |
Wed, 18 November 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and Mitch Light are joined by College Station (Texas) radio host Louie Belina to talk Big 12, SEC and much more. The Big Ten has a top 10 matchup while the Pac-12 has another great slate of action. Keep an eye on Blacksburg and Phily as well. The guys pick every big game in Week 12. |
Sun, 15 November 2015
Host Braden Gall and David Fox break down all of the action from Week 11. Oklahoma was the biggest winner but how high do they jump? Will there be any change in the Final Four? Is the Pac-12 done? Mizzou's big win, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, the AAC and our Heisman ballots as well. |
Wed, 11 November 2015
Hosts Mitch Light and Braden Gall break down all of the big action from Week 11. Houston and Memphis square off in a huge AAC game. Oklahoma and Alabama have tough road trips to Baylor and Mississippi State while Stanford and North Carolina try to hold serve at home against Oregon and Miami. All this and much more on our Week 11 preview. |
Sun, 8 November 2015
Hosts Braden Gall and David Fox break down a crazy weekend of football in Week 10. Alabama and Clemson make big statements, Oklahoma State surprises and others survive and advance. The Big Ten had a bizarre finish, the Pac-12 gets no love and the AAC race is turned upside down. |