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Nick Saban clarifies pointed comments, Nebraska star gets bad news
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Saban used a platform on ESPN's First Take to seemingly clarify comments he made last week that helped spark a way of words between the Tide and ...
A look at Ohio State's recruiting violations and the latest Pac-12 Media Days buzz
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State football self-reported 16 violations to the NCAA over the course of two years, and while the damage has already come and gone, the impact i...
ESPN has a new top analyst and Deondre Francois has a change of plans
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former USC Trojans QB Mark Sanchez is going straight from the NFL to ABC's Saturday desk. Former Florida State QB Deondre Francois isn't ending up at ...
LSU football unveils state-of-the-art locker rooms
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LSU football unveiled some incredible new digs on social media — but not everyone is happy about it. Trey Scott covers that and the rest of the day'...
Jim Harbaugh fans the flame of his own controversy
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After correctly pointing out that Urban Meyer leaves controversy in his wake, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh saw fierce backlash after his comments and s...
Media days confirmed the transfer portal as CFB's biggest issue
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a long week in Hoover, Trey and Connor unpack what they learned and how the event could be more useful. They also talk about a screening they sa...
The Alabama-Clemson rivalry finally gets some trash talk | Top uncommitted QB comes off the board
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama and Clemson both had their media days sessions on Wednesday, and — for better or for worse — the media spent some time spinning the words ...
Takeaways from Day 2 of SEC Media Days
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Three former Saban assistants took the stage on Tuesday as the Alabama head coach cast his ever-present shadow over proceedings. We also heard from Ol...
The 3 biggest stars from Day 1 of SEC Media Days
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The transfer portal stole the show on Monday at SEC Media Days, Jamical Perine introduced himself as the league's next great trash talker, Kelly Bryan...
And so conference media days week begins
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting ready for the start of conference media days, live from Hoover, Alabama for the SEC version. To learn more about listener data and our priva...
Tavien Feaster has a final two | Courteney Cox to star in scripted Last Chance U series
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clemson transfer and former five-star all-purpose back Tavien Feaster is down to two finalists. "Friends" and "Scream" star Courteney Cox is set to st...
Darriel Mack injury | California proceeds with player compensation bill
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
UCF quarterback Darriel Mack suffers broken ankle, California's Fair Pay to Play bill moves out of committee, Tennessee makes minor recruiting whoops,...
New details of Mack Brown blocking Texas from hiring Nick Saban | Kennedy Brooks reinstatement expected Wednesday
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've known that Nick Saban's name had been floated several times for the Texas job, but new details have been reported of how Mack Brown obstructed t...
Kansas reinstates Pooka Williams — with a suspension and conditions
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The talk of Monday was Kansas' decision to reinstate star running back Pooka Williams in the aftermath of a domestic violence allegation. That and you...
Awful weekend of ex-CFB player fatalities | Barrage of 4th of July commitments
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday weekend claimed the lives of several former college football players. Meanwhile, the commitments kept rolling in. To learn more about li...
Transfer portal winners and losers | Final thoughts from The Opening finals | Jared Lorenzen dead at 38
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports national college football writer Chris Hummer joins the show to discuss the biggest winners and losers from the first offseason in the trans...
The emergence of CJ Stroud | Korey Foreman stands out as underclassman
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trey Scott and Barton Simmons check in from The Opening Finals to update us on who's been turning heads down in Frisco, Texas. To learn more about l...
Bryan Bresee puts in another No. 1 overall-caliber performance at The Opening
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons explains why Bryan Bresee doesn't appear to be fading from the No. 1 overall conversation anytime soon for the class of 2020 and also s...
Elite 11 Finals update at the halfway point | Maryland's accreditation under threat
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons and Trey Scott check in from Frisco, Texas to update us on the Elite 11 finals at the event's halfway point. A regional accreditation b...
Everything you need to know heading into Elite 11
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports recruiting analysts Charles Power and Greg Biggins guest host to tell you everything you need to know about the Elite 11 finals, which start...
NCAA imposes stricter requirements for transfer waivers
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NCAA passed a set of new rules that will raise the bar for obtaining a waiver for immediate eligibility. Hosts: Connor Tapp, Trey Scott To learn...
Decision looming for elite 2020 QB | More conference realignment news
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Haynes King has intimated that he'd like to make his college choice before the start of the Elite 11 finals on Friday; the AAC might not want to repla...
Florida State's cultural collapse under Jimbo Fisher | California and NCAA on collision course
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An Bleacher Report article on FSU reignites the Willie Taggart vs. Jimbo Fisher debate; a proposed California law has the Golden State on a collision ...
Georgia's wide receiver depth crisis | UConn switching conferences again
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
UConn is moving back to the Big East, and that does not bode well for the Huskies' future as a football power. Jeremiah Holloman's dismissal means Geo...
Brock Vandagriff commits to Oklahoma, cementing the Sooners as QB U
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons joins the show to break down the game of new five-star Oklahoma QB commit Brock Vandagriff and how he's symptomatic of a leveling up fo...
Why Jake Fromm is better than you think | Zach Smith's wild Urban Meyer-to-USC theory
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why Jake Fromm is a legit Heisman contender, Zach Smith thinks Urban Meyer is USC-bound, and LSU is dominating the recruiting trail in the month of Ju...
NCAA huddles with NFL on player safety | Details on Lincoln Riley's new contract
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NCAA met with NFL to discuss player safety with a focus on lower body injuries, Lincoln Riley's contract got FOIA'd, and a former Maryland player ...
Dissecting Phil Steele's CFB Playoff picks | More transfers trickle in
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Steele's preview magazine is starting to hit newsstands, so Connor and Trey dive in and pick apart his picks for the College Football Playoff and...
Landon Dickerson transferring to Alabama from FSU
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grad transfer offensive lineman Landon Dickerson makes the move from FSU to Alabama, plus another big weekend of class of 2020 commits. Hosts: Connor ...
Penn State's very bad week | Trevor Lawrence makes bowl game promise
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Three decommitments in one week underscored what has been a brutal offseason for Penn State. Trevor Lawrence weighs in on skipping bowl games, Herm Ed...
When is it okay to run up the score in college football?
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Connor and Trey use the USWNT's 13-0 defeat of Thailand as a jumping off point to discuss running up the score in college football. Also, the implicat...
KU's unprecedented move to prioritize player safety
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Chasen of Phog.net joins the podcast to tell Connor and Trey about Kansas University's decision to reorganize its reporting structure for athlet...
Clemson hires Terry Bowden because ... ??? | Wandale Robinson cited for marijuana possession
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Bowden is now a 63-year-old grad student on Clemson's football staff because ... reasons? Nebraska's top 2019 signee was flagged for holding —...
NCAA denies Luke Ford's transfer waiver | Monster weekend of commits
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Connor and Trey discuss the ramifications of the NCAA denying Luke Ford's eligibility appeal and dive into an extremely long list of high profile comm...
Saban's great officiating idea | Another portal win for USC
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Saban says he's advocated for a retired official to be placed in the broadcast booth to explain controversial calls to the television audience. U...
West Virginia's transfer crisis | More details on Chris Steele to USC
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Brown's time at West Virginia is off to a troubled start with nine scholarship players entering the transfer portal so far. Reporting from Greg B...
Chris Steele joining Bru McCoy at USC? | New No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida transfer Chris Steele committed to Oregon in May, but could he end up at USC after all? Jordan Burch rises to No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite...
Big Ten set to announce new commissioner Kevin Warren
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Ten is expected to introduce Kevin Warren as its next commissioner on Tuesday. A couple of SEC schools got good news in the MLB Draft. To le...
Michigan suspends top RB Chris Evans for 2019
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The top item today is Michigan suspending Chris Evans for the 2019 season. Connor and Trey also get caught up on Friday's big news: Bru McCoy making h...
Transparency coming to SEC officiating? | Vegas sets title favorite
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The latest on Bru McCoy, some rules updates from the SEC meetings, Georgia's weird beer policy, and one sportsbook's favorite for a fifth meeting of A...
Stressful week for Texas continues | SEC set to approve beer sales?
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Texas is going all in on trying to keep Bru McCoy on the 40 acres. The SEC is close to approving beer sales at football games. Some early betting line...
What went wrong for Bru McCoy at Texas?
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bru McCoy was the No. 9 overall player in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2019. He's also on the brink of completing his third college enroll...
Class of 2021 Top247 rankings reveal
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday, 247Sports released its first Top247 for the Class of 2021, and Barton Simmons joined Trey Scott on the 247Sports Facebook page to unveil t...
What's next for Kansas after firing David Beaty?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We had our first Black Sunday of the 2018 season, as Kansas fired head coach David Beaty and Minnesota fired defensive coordinator Robb Smith. The Mor...
CFB Playoff committee releases first top 25 of 2018
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama at 1. Clemson at 2. LSU at 3. Notre Dame at 4. What does history tell us about how important this initial ranking is going forward? Which team...
Is it time for Bill Snyder to retire?
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After Oklahoma's 51-14 win over Kansas State, the winning coach is being nominated for the Cleveland Browns' vacancy and the losing coach is being nom...
Sam Ehlinger's shoulder injury and Utah's offensive breakthrough
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is recovering a shoulder injury sustained two weeks ago in the Longhorns’ win over Baylor. What’s his status enteri...
Does Purdue have staying power as a Big Ten West contender?
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue humiliated Ohio State this weekend. And hey, in the long run, Ohio State might fire some assistants, but the Buckeyes with all their tradition ...
Digging deeper on Jarrett Guarantano's breakout and Tua Tagovailoa's injury status ahead of Alabama-Tennessee
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the Third Saturday In October approaches, we check in with our local experts on the latest with Tua Tagovailoa’s knee injury and Jarret Guarantan...
Is Texas a CFB Playoff contender now?
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about whether Texas is back is back after the Longhorns knocked off Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. And as Kansas heads into a bye week, th...
Mike Stoops fired by Oklahoma
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
OU Insider reported on Sunday night that Oklahoma had parted ways with longtime defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. Joey Helmer joins the podcast with ...
Les Miles on the LSU-Florida rivalry
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We got Les Miles to come on and tell us what makes the LSU-Florida rivalry special and what he makes of the Tigers' performance so far in 2018. To l...
NCAA delivers Notice of Allegations to Baylor; WaPo story turns up heat on Maryland
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The NCAA has at long last sent a notice of allegations to Baylor stemming from its investigation into the rape scandal uncovered in 2015. Maryland inc...
Three prominent QBs who've taken a step back in 2018
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Five weeks into the 2018 season, it’s time to start talking about who’s living up to expectations and who’s falling short. On today’s podcast,...
Week 5 recap with Chris Hummer
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hummer joins the Morning Blitz to recap all the top 25 action from week 5, from Alabama missing two field goals against Louisiana-Lafayette to V...
Is Ian Book up to the task of beating Stanford?
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book got the second start of his college career last weekend against Wake Forest. His third will be against No. 7 Stanford ...
Where could Kelly Bryant land, and is Texas Tech good?
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anybody need a dual-threat quarterback with College Football Playoff experience? We’ll take you through some potential landing spots for Kelly Bryan...
How did a Bud Foster defense get torched by Old Dominion?
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
By virtue of the 28-point spread in favor of the Hokies before kickoff, Old Dominion’s 49-35 win over then-no.13 Virginia Tech is the biggest upset ...
Everything you need to know about Week 4 of college football
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about Week 4 of college football, explained in less than 10 minutes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Unpacking Derek Mason's feud with Brian Kelly + expectations for Vanderbilt in a murky SEC East
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wait — why is Derek Mason inviting Brian Kelly to "come and see" him if he wants to talk about Vanderbilt playing "bad football." Nick Cole of Vandy...
Just how much trouble are USC and Clay Helton in?
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The USC Trojans are off to a 1-2 start, and a Pac-12 title and Rose Bowl win notwithstanding, the fans are starting to get anxious. Ryan Abraham of US...
Is Kansas good at football? Or at least good enough to save David Beaty?
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Flaherty joins the show to explain how Kansas has managed to win two consecutive games, both in convincing fashion. Plus, your host indulges him...
What's behind Boise State and Mississippi State's early success?
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Robertson of Gene's Page and Kevin Hiatt of Bronco Country explain the secret to Mississippi State and Boise State's beatdowns in Week 1 and Wee...
Kellen Mond, Jalen Hurts, and Hurricane Florence
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kellen Mond had 430 yards passing against one of the best defenses in the country it. Should we trust it? 247Sports Director of Scouting gives his app...
What's the matter with Florida (State)?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida lost to Kentucky. FSU almost lost to Samford. What's has gone so wrong for these proud Sunshine State programs, and is there hope of better da...
Week 1 recap with Chris Hummer
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Could Will Grier follow RG3's pass to the Heisman, or is Tua Tagovailoa lifting the trophy an inevitability? What's wrong with Texas, Michigan, and a ...
Rapid fire Week 1 previews with Chris Hummer
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Morning Blitz tackles all of the match-ups involving ranked opponents on Labor Day weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
Breakout performances for Rondale Moore, Sam Hartman, and Turnover Beads
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue's heroic comeback was undone by a completely unnecessary personal foul, Wake Forest-Tulane went to overtime on an absurdly colored field, and w...
Thursday night college football preview
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
College football has returned at last. Week 1 begins on Thursday night, and we are breaking down the three biggest matchups. 247Sports director of rec...
Nebraska plays QB transfer musical chairs, OSU releases Meyer documents
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State releases more documentation of its investigation into Urban Meyer’s handling of the allegations against Zach Smith and Nebraska plays a d...
Ryan Day promises a Tate Martell package, Penn State loses Manny Bowen, and more
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Week 1 of the college football season just days away, Monday began the first round of head coach press conferences, which means we found out who’...
Tarik Black injury, Week 0 results, and two more true freshman QB starters
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Shaw of The Michigan Insider joins the show to provide details on the injury to Wolverines wide receiver Tarik Black, plus results from Week 0 an...
So ... Texas A&M had a pretty weird week
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the dramatic conclusion of the Urban Meyer scandal, you might have missed the fact that Texas A&M had a pretty weird week. Jason Scheer of W...
Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for three games
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After 12 hours of deliberation from the board of trustees, Ohio State announced on Wednesday that Urban Meyer will be suspended from coaching games th...
What to expect from Ohio State's board of trustees meeting regarding Urban Meyer
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State put out a press release on Monday saying that its board of trustees will meet at 9 a.m. eastern time on Wednesday morning to “discuss per...
Takeaways from the preseason AP Top 25 release
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The AP Top 25 hasn't technically counted for anything since it recused itself from the BCS formula in 2004. But it's still fun to talk about! 247Sport...
Ohio State's Urban Meyer investigation is over. Now what?
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State’s self-imposed end date for the investigation into Urban Meyer’s handling of the allegations against Zach Smith came and went on Sunday...
LSU's QB depth chart has been cut in half. What now?
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday two LSU quarterbacks were absent from the Tigers’ football practice and within 24 hours each had decided to transfer out of the program. ...
What we learned from Maryland's Jordan McNair press conference
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Maryland held a press conference on Tuesday to, the words of school president Wallace Loh, take “legal and moral responsibility”...
How Jeff Snook's reporting impacts the Ohio State scandal
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At the heart of the Zach Smith story are some troubling allegations of domestic abuse all too common in the world of college football, but everything ...
ESPN's Jordan McNair, Maryland football culture reports, explained
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The inside story of a toxic culture at Maryland football. That’s the headline from ESPN that sent shockwaves throughout the college football world o...
What do we know about Ohio State acting head coach Ryan Day?
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine, if you will, an alternate universe in which Urban Meyer doesn't put his foot in his mouth at Big Ten media days and the biggest coaching stor...
Why UNC's 13 suspensions probably aren't that big of a deal
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The University of North Carolina announced Monday that 13 Tar Heel football players will be suspended for some portion of the 2018 season. But exactly...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Can The U stay *back* in 2018?
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017 The U was back and the Turnover Chain arrived for the first time. As the calendar turns to 2018, the question is whether the Miami Hurricanes ...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Is it Big Ten title or bust for No. 11 Michigan?
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Entering Jim Harbaugh's fourth year in Ann Arbor, patience is beginning to wear thin where it concerns Michigan's lack of hardware and dismal record a...
Summer Top 25: Can No. 12 Auburn go back-to-back in the SEC West
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Jarrett Stidham back for one last ride, can Auburn string together consecutive SEC West-winning seasons? Brandon Marcello of Auburn Undercover jo...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Previewing No. 14 Stanford and No. 13 West Virginia
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna hear something weird? The No. 14 and No. 13 teams in our Summer Top 25 combined for 11 losses. But there's obviously plenty of reason to be opti...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Previewing No. 16 USC and No. 15 Notre Dame
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a two-for-one special on today's episode with Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com and Pete Sampson of Irish Illustrated previewing the teams tha...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Yet another season of QB turnover for No. 17 Virginia Tech?
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Entering his third year in Blacksburg, Justin Fuente has restored consistency to the Virginia Tech football program. But can he transform the Hokies f...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Can No. 18 TCU keep reloading?
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Patterson’s TCU program is famed for its ability stand athwart conventional college football wisdom and keep reloading. But for all that, the H...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Can Mississippi State climb still higher under Joe Moorhead?
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Replacing the most successful head coach in school history is never an easy task, but that’s what Joe Moorhead is setting out to accomplish this yea...
247Sports Summer Top 25: No. 20 Texas poised for a leap in Tom Herman's second season?
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If a coach is going to turn a program around, there are usually some pretty strong signs that he'll be able to get it done by his second year. With To...
247Sports Summer Top 25: Why is No. 21 LSU no longer getting the benefit of the doubt?
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not since 1999 has LSU won fewer than eight games, and yet many oddsmakers and pundits are projecting the Tigers to do just that. Are things really so...
Can Josh Heupel keep No. 22 UCF rolling?
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can UCF repeat their undefeated season despite heavy losses to the NFL and Scott Frost leaving for Nebraska? 247Sports national college football write...
FSU is No. 23 in the 247Sports Summer Top 25
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Sonnone of Noles247 joins The Morning Blitz to preview FSU's first season under the direction of Willie Taggart. To learn more about listene...
Can Dan Mullen keep overachieving at Florida?
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida Gators are No. 24 in the 247Sports Summer Top 25. Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp247 joins The Morning Blitz to preview UF's 2018 season. To le...
Oregon is No. 25 in 247Sports' Summer Top 25
29 May 2018
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Matt Prehm of Duck Territory joins The Morning Blitz to preview the No. 25 Oregon Ducks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Texas, Alabama schedule two 2010 Rose Bowl rematches
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Texas and Alabama have scheduled a home-and-home for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. What does this say about the Longhorns' non-conference scheduling ambi...
Joe Burrow's visit to LSU and how his dad affects the transfer process
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Burrow announced his intention to transfer from Ohio State toward the beginning of last week, and by the end of it he had already taken a pair of ...
What Joe Burrow's transfer means for Ohio State and his new school
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rising redshirt junior quarterback Joe Burrow announced on Monday that he intends to transfer from Ohio State to another school this fall where, as a ...