College Football Smothered and Covered

Chip Kelly bails on UCLA, Michael Bratton breaks down the SEC and Kirk Herbstreit gets into a ridiculous scandal

Chip Kelly left a head coaching job at UCLA -- which is joining the Big Ten -- to join Ohio State as the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator. This is a massive slight to a UCLA program that should be thrilled about its future. Instead, it's limping into the Big Ten in embarrassing fashion

The Kirk Herbstreit / Dylan Raiola scandal is one of the dumbest offseason storylines of the year. The House of Representatives Judiciary trots out a banger ripping Iowa's offense. Nick Saban joins ESPN ... and it'll be alright everybody.

Texas A&M nabbed some big signees on National Signing Day proving that Mike Elko is the right man for the job. Oregon signed a wide receiver who won't play for at least two years. What is considered success for Florida in Year 3 of the Billy Napier era? Georgia QB Carson Beck buys a Lamborghini and I'm here for it.

Texas made the College Football Playoff last season, but can the Longhorns do it again as members of the SEC? Michael Bratton of That SEC Podcast joins the show to take a spin around the SEC including a breakdown of Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Plus, National Signing Day is tomorrow. What should fans expect?

Let's break down the College Football Playoff National Championship odds. Barrett Sallee tells you why USC has no chance to make the 12-team CFP and why Ole Miss has the best value of all the contenders. Plus, the SEC/Big Ten alliance is nothing more than a short-term CFP leverage play.

Tennessee is going scorched Earth on the NCAA and could be the change agent for the entire college football world. Tom Luginbill joins to talk about Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Alabama and the current state of Florida football. Show brought to you by Coastal Vibe Vacations. Plan your trim to Destin/Fort Walton Beach by visiting coastalvibevacations.com or calling 850-888-0515

Ohio State nabbed QB Will Howard from Kansas State. Can he lead the Buckeyes to the national championship? Will he even win the job? Ole Miss is going all-in for the 2024 College Football Playoff. Can the Rebels make it?

Boston College defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has left to become the defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers. Could we see more college head coaches bail for lesser jobs at the next level? The states of Tennessee and Virginia are suing the NCAA. Will it finally lead to change within the NCAA?

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