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Dirty Not Sturdy Oct 25, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin give their reactions to Week 8 of the college football season. It was a thriller in Austin as Texas held on to defeat Ole Miss, giving yet another SEC team two losses. Texas Tech is no longer unbeaten as Cincinnati pulled off the big upset in historic Nippert. To cloud the Big 12 waters even more, BYU fell at UCF to leave the conference with one unbeaten remaining: Utah. Speaking of un-beatens, there aren't many. Miami dominated Pitt to remain perfect and UCLA cruised against Sparty. Shoutout Wisconsin for a major home win over USC, as the Luke Fickell doubters are quiet but the Lincoln Riley doubters are as loud as ever. What to make of the USC coaching situation and if the guys are feeling a change could be coming. A change was made at NC State after Stanford won on Friday, and Minnesota pulled off the upset over Iowa casting serious doubt on any chance the Hawkeyes had at making the dance.

Tennessee suffered a loss in one of the biggest results of the day, as South Carolina pulled it off thanks to several Tennessee penalties and mistakes, especially late. Tennessee is one of seven 2-loss SEC teams, including LSU who dominated Auburn. Both Tennessee and LSU have a bye before facing Kentucky and Alabama, respectively, on a loaded slate on November 7. Plus, full reaction from Indiana's win over Michigan, Alabama-Texas A&M, Vanderbilt-Kentucky, live reaction of Utah-Houston, Virginia Tech-Clemson, Oklahoma State-Colorado, Arizona-Iowa State, Northwestern-Rutgers, Cal-SMU, Boise State-Washington State, Oregon-Illinois and more.

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:54) Ole Miss-Texas reaction

(13:38) Cincinnati-Texas Tech reaction

(17:26) Indiana-Michigan reaction

(22:20) Miami-Pitt reaction

(25:49) Northwestern-Rutgers reaction

(26:20) LSU-Auburn reaction

(29:01) Alabama-Texas A&M reaction

(31:53) BYU-UCF reaction

(37:49) South Carolina-Tennessee reaction

(45:34) UCLA-Michigan State reaction

(47:11) Virginia Tech-Clemson reaction

(49:40) Cal-SMU, Boise-Wazzu reaction

(50:11) Arizona-Iowa State reaction

(52:06) Wisconsin-USC reaction

(54:06) Minnesota-Iowa reaction

(56:40) Oregon-Illinois reaction

(58:36) About the Civil Conflict Trophy

(59:16) Thursday night had some BANGERS

(1:01:15) Dave Doeren fired reax

(1:01:44) OK State-Colorado reaction

(1:03:09) Syracuse-UNC reaction

(1:03:41) College GameDay Week 9 options

(1:05:13) Late night musings

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Swoop in Your Eyehole Oct 21, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap NFL Week 6 and discuss the top storylines of the week. First, the guys touch on the NBA season getting underway before breaking down the 49ers win over the Commanders on MNF. Can San Francisco keep it up with all the injuries? Plus SVP shares his thoughts on the Dan Quinn discourse and what to make of the questionable happenings in the recent Commanders games. The Vikings play again this week and the offense might be turning the corner. Could Minnesota become a truly elite team? Are the Broncos good? And what are we to do with the 2-4 Rams? SVP isn’t selling his stock.

The guys also discuss the Seahawks upcoming schedule, if the Texans are back, how the Ravens could rue the Maxx Crosby preseason situation, why Brock Bowers may need even MORE targets and of course, the Jalen Hurts situation and what to make of the truly puzzling situation.

SVP also reacts to Maryland firing Mike Locksley, the guys discuss the Milwaukee Brewers-Tampa Bay Rays World Series matchup, the Jim Nantz’ peanut punch moment, Halloween, Utah-Houston, the Julian Sayin injury reaction and SVP’s muppet knowledge. | SVPod

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:40) NBA season is underway

(5:33) Big season opener for the Wizards

(7:48) 49ers-Commanders reaction

(8:55) What to make of the SF injuries

(9:56) The Dan Quinn situation

(14:03) Vikings offense could be getting better

(15:08) Top NFL storylines

(17:04) Are the Broncos good?

(18:34) What to make of 2-4 Rams

(22:28) Seattle has big games coming up

(24:17) Thoughts on the Jalen Hurts situation

(28:08) Residents of Pooptown

(30:00) World Series preview

(34:18) Thoughts on Junior Caminero slowly rounding bases

(36:18) Shoutout Kenny McClendon

(42:06) Will Ravens regret not getting Crosby?

(45:05) Brock Bowers should have more targets

(46:28) Jim Nantz’ peanut punch moment

(48:15) The difficulty of protecting vs the peanut punch

(50:58) Are the Texans back?

(53:35) The fear when Rodgers, Daniels get hit

(56:10) Mike Locksley fired reaction

(1:03:34) GameDay is headed to Salt Lake City!

(1:08:49) Julian Sayin injury reaction

(1:13:50) Halloween is coming up

(1:16:36) Thanks for watching

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Lost Contain Oct 18, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap a WILD day of college football including some of the most surprising results to date. The guys start with BYU knocking off Notre Dame in Provo, with Steve offering his thoughts after seeing the game in person. SVP explains how Bear Bachmeier proved him wrong and what BYU did well in the massive win. Miami hung on against Florida State in a game that saw some questionable officiating in the end, but Miami won and the Canes will likely be the new No. 1 team in the country on Sunday.

The most shocking result was Auburn taking down No. 1 Georgia in Athens. How did that happen? The guys break down Byrum Brown's performance, Gunner Stockton and more from the stunner in Georgia. Tennessee DOMINATED Alabama in Knoxville, as the defense and run game is legit. The guys discuss Alabama's skid and Tennessee's potential down the stretch, as well as ANOTHER Texas loss and what to make of the Longhorns, Ole Miss' dominant win, UCLA's low-scoring victory, Kentucky's road win at Oklahoma and more.

Ohio State beat Indiana but SVP was impressed with BOTH teams, as the Hoosiers will be fine. Finally, a word on the Big 12's depth, the ACC pecking order, Michigan benching Bryce Underwood, Northwestern's thrilling win, Steve Young on College GameDay and more.

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) Jesse LeGree keeps dominating

(3:14) BYU-Notre Dame reaction

(19:10) Significant Big 12 results

(21:38) How to evaluate Notre Dame

(24:29) Miami-Florida State reaction

(32:11) Georgia-Auburn reaction

(39:45) Alabama-Tennessee reaction

(42:16) Florida-Texas reaction

(49:40) Kentucky-Oklahoma reaction

(53:08) Ohio State-Indiana reaction

(1:01:50) Northwestern-Michigan State reaction

(1:03:30) Indiana’s culture is amazing

(1:04:30) Michigan-Penn State reaction: Bryce Underwood BENCHED

(1:06:48) LSU-Mississippi State reaction

(1:07:52) UCLA-Wisconsin reaction

(1:09:34) Big Ten look ahead

(1:11:33) Ole Miss-Missouri reaction

(1:13:43) ACC results + more reaction

(1:18:20) Coming up & GameDay recap

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East of Westwood Oct 14, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve give their Rams-Bills reaction, discuss the best team in the NFL and preview the weekend’s biggest college games. The guys got to see a classic in SoFi that saw Josh Allen do Josh Allen things and the Rams special teams struggle once again. What to make of the Rams’ 2-3 start and moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis, which prompted SVP to some riveting kicker research that led to some good ol’ nostalgia. Why don’t kickers stay with their team longer nowadays?! Plus, SVP and Steve discuss the Washington Commanders’ debacle at the end of the game against the New York Giants. Finally, SVP shares why he’s rooting for the Brewers and the guys preview Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU. | SVPod

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:05) Steve caught UCLA’s practice

(5:27) Bills-Rams recap

(19:36) The tricky life of a kicker

(28:49) Ravens & Jags crazy finishes

(30:33) Current residents of Pooptown

(32:04) Who’s the best team in the NFL?

(34:18) Shoutout to the Brewers

(36:44) Notre Dame-BYU preview

(41:10) Ohio State-Indiana preview

(46:45) Thoughts on the Commanders’ debacle

(53:55) West coast living

(58:45) Thanks for watching

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Three Cards Oct 11, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin give their instant reactions to college football week 6. Georgia knocked off Alabama in an absolute thriller in Tuscaloosa while Kentucky upset LSU in Lexington. As if the night window wasn't good enough, USC went into State College and beat Penn State on white out night. Plus, what to make of Oklahoma's upset win over Texas in the Red River Rivalry, UCLA's low-scoring road victory over Oregon in Eugene as the Ducks' season takes a turn for the worse and South Carolina's demolition of a Florida team that was ranked in the Top 10 just last week, before experiencing back-to-back uncompetitive losses to Mizzou and SC.

Missouri continued its strong season with a commanding win over Texas A&M, and Indiana came back to prevent Nebraska's upset bid in Lincoln, still leaving Matt Rhule's record against ranked teams with a 0 in the W column. Plus, reaction to UNC's win over ranked Pitt, Oregon State's electric offense, Ole Miss' dominant win over Vanderbilt, Notre Dame and Ohio State's wins, Houston and Oklahoma State staying strong, Tennessee's road victory, Wake Forest, Virginia and of course, Bang That Big Ass Drum.

Lastly, Steve gives the full recap of his time in Tuscaloosa including the experiences watching the 'Saban' documentary series premiere.

TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(1:52) Oklahoma-Texas reaction

(10:45) Kentucky-LSU reaction

(18:30) Alabama-Georgia reaction

(31:45) Indiana-Nebraska reaction

(42:00) Houston & Oklahoma State reactions

(45:00) UCLA-Oregon reaction

(51:43) South Carolina-Florida reaction

(55:55) Missouri-Texas A&M reaction

(1:01:38) USC-Penn State reaction

(1:04:55) Ole Miss-Vanderbilt reaction

(1:07:45) Tennessee-Arkansas reaction

(1:08:45) Florida State-Louisville reaction

(1:09:25) Purdue-Minnesota reaction

(1:10:25) Oregon State’s offense is amazing

(1:12:30) Shoutout UNC

(1:13:00) Rank Wake Forest

(1:14:00) Virginia-Syracuse reaction

(1:14:40) College GameDay recap

(1:16:40) Tuscaloosa, ‘Saban’ premiere recap

(1:28:45) Summarizing a wild day

(1:30:25) Thanks for watching

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Moisture Swoon Oct 06, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are here to share their biggest takeaways from NFL Week 4. Starting in New Orleans, SVP and Steve share their experiences in the Big Easy honoring the Saints’ infamous punt block 20 years ago on MNF after Hurricane Katrina. SVP discusses how special the Domecoming scene was before the game and what it meant to talk with Steve Gleason, Trombone Shorty and others. The guys then get into the Falcons’ dominant win over the Saints, sharing takeaways from Michael Penix and Bijan Robinson’s performances. Three teams are 4-0, which one is the best? Why Stanford Steve thinks it’s NONE of them, and that the Jaguars have the rightful claim to the league’s best team through a month of ball. The Carolina Panthers are on the rise and Steve is waving the Bryce Young MVP flag. Too soon? Or is he finally emerging as a top-tier QB in the league. Penalties are at an all-time high across the league, leaving SVP frustrated and befuddled, and also nostalgic on what particular ref’s holding call gesture. Additionally, the guys talk the MLB playoffs, Georgia-Alabama, Tom Kim’s amazing win, the 0-4 Texans, how football used to be played in ANY type of weather and of course, Pooptown. | SVPod

Approx. Timecodes

(0:00) Intro

(2:03) New Orleans recap

(6:23) Superdome scene was incredible

(8:28) Check out ‘Rebirth’ by Steve Gleason

(11:05) Final notes from NOLA

(15:06) Falcons dominated the Saints

(23:11) Looking at the 4-0s

(27:20) Bryce Young. MVP?

(32:56) ATL & CLE turn arounds are awesome

(35:25) Current residents of Pooptown

(41:03) Jaguars. Best team in the NFL?

(46:38) Ref talk & nostalgia

(51:35) NE-BUF & LAR-PHI recaps

(55:13) MLB Playoffs thoughts

(58:53) What to make of the Texans

(1:03:06) Chiefs-Raiders reaction

(1:06:55) Shoutout Tom Kim

(1:12:03) Georgia-Alabama is gonna be good

(1:18:41) Football used to be played in any weather

(1:21:28) CFB Week 5 preview

(1:23:25) Thanks for watching

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Throw it to 4 Oct 04, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap the CFB Week 5 slate, discussing Alabama's dominant win over Mississippi State, Ohio State's win over Iowa, Missouri's drubbing of Florida and more. Plus, Steve gives a full recap from his experience in Iowa City, specifically the powerful interactions experienced in the Children's Hospital.

How GOOD is Keelon Russell and Alabama? Ohio State threw it to 4, which continues to be a good gameplan, as the Buckeys flexed their muscle and showed why they should still be considered one of the most dangerous teams in the nation. Missouri crushed Florida by 28 points for one of the biggest shockers of the day, as Austin Simmons is beginning to look like the quarterback many thought he would be. Minnesota got it done at home over Michigan for the first time in nearly 50 years, as the Gophers continue to prove why they're not an easy out. Kentucky remains a pesky team and picked up another huge win in Will Stein's first year as the Cats got it done on the road over South Carolina, pulling off the biggest comeback in UK history. Notre Dame avoided an upset in rainy Chapel Hill, Indiana and Georgia rolled, Nebraska put Maryland away in the 4th after the Terps had a big chance to build a dominant lead earlier in the ball game and USC found a way over Washington.

All that and more, including thoughts on Northwestern-Penn State, Texas Tech-Colorado, BYU-TCU, Tennessee-Auburn, Baylor, NC State, Wake Forest, Pitt-Virginia Tech and Houston-UCF. And last but certainly not least - what a performance from Yale's Dante Reno.

Approx. TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(1:49) Ohio State-Iowa reaction

(15:50) Alabama-Mississippi State reaction

(26:34) Notre Dame-North Carolina reaction

(30:54) Fill your stadium, Houston

(33:36) Michigan-Minnesota reaction

(43:38) Missouri-Florida reaction

(50:27) Tennessee-Auburn reaction

(53:27) Indiana-Rutgers reaction

(55:43) Nebraska-Maryland reaction

(59:46) Northwestern-Penn State reaction

(1:05:28) Kentucky-South Carolina reaction

(1:09:02) BYU-TCU reaction

(1:12:42) Texas Tech-Colorado reaction

(1:16:09) Baylor, Wake Forest, NC State win

(1:18:38) USC-Washington reaction

(1:21:39) Iowa City recap

(1:38:55) Hats off to Dante Reno

(1:41:07) Thanks for watching

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Heavy Hands Tonight Sep 29, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin react to Week 3 of the NFL season. SVP begins by sharing his thoughts on Case Keenum’s incredible performance in the Chicago Bears’ 27-7 Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles and the incredible post-game SportsCenter interview with Case and his daughter, Cadence.

The guys then get into the biggest storylines from Week 3, including the Las Vegas Raiders big win over the Saints to improve to 3-0, Brock Purdy’s continued excellence as the San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0, the bogus roughing the passer call on Chop Robinson in the Miami Dolphins’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Commanders improbable win over the Seattle Seahawks, Drake Maye’s serious issues to start the year, the Atlanta Falcons’ dominant win over the Green Bay Packers, the Ravens-Cowboys and Rams-Broncos thrillers, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ potential and more.

Plus, how SVP got sandwiched as the Eagles came onto the field in Chicago and Stanford Steve previews College GameDay’s upcoming trip to Iowa City for Ohio State-Iowa. | SVPod

Approx. TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(2:10) Case Keenum story is incredible

(6:44) Bears-Eagles reaction

(12:42) New Orleans next week for MNF!

(18:00) Art of making the card

(20:21) Looking at the 3-0s

(21:28) How about the Raiders!

(22:34) 49ers are FOR REAL

(24:20) What’s happened to Marvin Harrison Jr?

(27:12) Vikings are 3-0 thanks to defense

(29:08) Ravens-Cowboys reaction

(33:36) Rams-Broncos reaction

(38:46) Commanders-Seahawks reaction

(41:09) Falcons-Packers reaction

(44:50) What has happened to Drake Maye?

(47:30) Jaguars are really good

(49:40) What was that Chop Robinson call?

(55:48) Compelling NFL stats

(56:50) CGD is headed for Iowa City!

(59:54) Ohio State-Iowa preview

(1:09:40) Exciting times for Chicago

(1:10:28) Afternoon musings

(1:13:00) MLB playoffs coming up

(1:16:36) SVP got sandwiched by Eagles players

(1:20:54) Thanks for watching

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Crops Sep 27, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin react to the LOADED college football Week 4 slate. The guys begin with Crops' MASSIVE win at Michigan that has clear College GameDay implications. How Iowa pulled off the walk-off win as Hank Brown tossed the game-winning score. Then onto Knoxville where Texas got it done in a place that is difficult to do so. SVP also adds his thoughts on Colin Simmons' controversial and penalized celebration. LSU and Georgia picked up blowout SEC wins but Oklahoma and Texas A&M... yikes. Florida delivered in The Swamp taking down fourth-ranked Ole Miss in a game that showed what the Jon Sumrall Gators are all about. And how about Wisconsin! The Badgers went into Happy Valley and pulled off the upset that the Badger program desperately needed. Oregon went on the road and defeated USC by two touchdowns in an emotional one that saw Dante Moore get knocked out of the game by Desman Stephens II, who celebrated after the fact. SVP and Steve share their thoughts on Stephens' antics...

Plus, Jake Dickert and Wake Forest proved Steve right with a big upset win at Louisville, Super Kamario Taylor kept his great season going as Mississippi State takes down Missouri, Alabama dominated South Carolina behind Keelon Russell, Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State breezed past Illinois, Boise State and Cincinnati got good wins, Oklahoma State flexed its muscle late at West Virginia en route to a big win and Notre Dame and Miami continued to roll.

Finally, SVP shares his thoughts on Maryland's 51-point loss to UCLA and Steve gave a full rundown of the Knoxville experience and how the College GameDay crew beautifully navigated and incredibly difficult day.

TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(3:12) Iowa-Michigan reaction

(9:44) Notre Dame & Miami keep rolling

(11:54) Texas-Tennessee reaction

(21:00) Ohio State-Illinois reaction

(25:38) Wake Forest-Louisville reaction

(27:22) Boise State-Western Michigan reaction

(29:08) Utah-Iowa State reaction

(29:44) Oklahoma State-West Virginia reaction

(33:22) Kansas State-Cincinnati reaction

(34:48) Georgia-Oklahoma reaction

(40:23) LSU-Texas A&M reaction

(41:40) Wisconsin-Penn State reaction

(47:28) Florida-Ole Miss reaction

(55:00) Oregon-USC reaction

(1:06:28) Alabama-South Carolina reaction

(1:10:00) Mississippi State-Missouri reaction

(1:13:05) Maryland-UCLA reaction

(1:19:16) Knoxville & College GameDay recap

(1:36:26) Thanks for watching

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Flane, Plight Sep 23, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin discuss Week 2 of the NFL and look ahead to Week 4 in college football. There are 8 0-2s and 8 2-0s in the NFL. Who is legit? SVP is buying MOST of the 2-0s… but not all. Injuries headline the week as Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart all went down, and SVP acknowledges how one play can unfortunately derail a team’s entire season. Plus, a word on the Steelers offense being in ROUGH shape, the Broncos bounce back, the Chargers’ DISASTROUS start and more. It’s a big weekend in college football and Steve is headed to Rocky Top to see who the real UT is between Tennessee and Texas. But USC-Oregon are poised for a thrilling showdown, Ole Miss and Florida battle in The Swamp and watch out Indiana as Northwestern is playing good ball. Additionally, taking a look at Iowa-Michigan, how Case Keenum has hung around, Steve’s one wish for NFL Week 3, how SVP simply guessed the pick-up time in LA and more. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:43) SVP’s beef with DMV roads

(3:38) SVP’s HS tours

(5:23) How many 2-0 teams are you buying?

(6:28) Reasons to buy the Bengals

(11:00) Other intriguing 2-0 teams

(14:10) What to make of LAC’s disastrous start

(18:53) Breaking down the 0-2 teams

(25:35) QB injuries headline Week 2

(30:18) Case Keenum is still doing it

(32:47) What makes Dart, Daniel injuries so deflating