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WILD College Hoops Monday: Arizona-BYU thriller | Duke better than last year | Louisville concerns? Jan 27, 2026

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On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD college hoops Monday - as Arizona wins a thriller at BYU! What'd we learn about both the Wildcats AND Cougs! Plus, Duke beats Louisville... are the Blue Devils better than last year? And is Louisville flat overrated? Finally, an update on five-star recruit Bruce Branch, who visited BYU for the big game - can the Cougs land him? And who are their biggest challengers?

* Arizona wins a THRILLER (4:00)

* BYU loses - but why there were positive signs in a loss (17:00)

* Duke wins - are they better than last year (36:00)

* Time to worry about Louisville (46:00)

* Recruiting update on five-star Bruce Branch (57:00)

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INSANE Hoops Saturday: Charles Bediako plays + Bama loses | Freshmen go OFF | Kentucky keeps winning, UNC signature win + Pitino gets No. 900 Jan 26, 2026

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On today's show Torres reacts to the WILDEST college hoops Saturday of the season - Charles Bediako plays, but Alabama loses. Plus, freshmen go off as Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flemings and AJ Dybantsa all go for 40, while Cam Boozer and Darius Acuff keep up historic freshmen seasons! Finally, Torres reacts to Kentucky winning a fifth straight, Carolina getting a signature win and shares who should be the Top 10 going into this week!

* Charles Bediako plays - Alabama loses (3:00)

* Three freshmen hit 40+ points - is this the BEST class ever?! (23:00)

* Kentucky wins its fifth straight (48:00)

* UNC gets its signature win (1:02:00)

* St. John's + UConn win (1:10:00)

* AT's Top 10 going into the Week (1:15:00)

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Alabama's Charles Bediako MESS | Mid-week college hoops | Expert says Bama is too broke to win in college football going forward Jan 22, 2026

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On today's show Torres talks about the Charles Bediako mess at Alabama - and what if anything the NCAA can do about it. Kentucky wins a fourth straight but ANOTHER injury pops up, plus wins for Arizona, Nebraska, UCLA and Arkansas earlier in the week. Finally, a college football expert says Alabama is TOO BROKE to compete in modern college football - is he right?!

Alabama's Charles Bediako mess (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the mess at Alabama - as the Crimson Tide try to get pro player Charles Bediako eligible. Torres explains why this is different from Baylor bringing in a former NBA Draftee a few weeks ago and any other situation we've so far. Also, the ONE thing the NCAA can do to stop this madness.

Mid-week college hoops (31:00): From there, Torres breaks down a busy middle of the week in college hoops. Kentucky gets a fourth-straight win, but loses a third key player to injury. How worried should fans be? Arizona and Nebraska stay undefeated, plus UCLA stuns Purdue and John Calipari shakes up his lineup at Arkansas.

A college football insider says Alabama is TOO broke to compete in college football going forward (1:02:00): Finally, a college football insider says Alabama is TOO broke to compete in college football going forward - is he right?

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National title game reaction | Is IU's story the GREATEST EVER? | "Way Too Early Top 25" reaction Jan 20, 2026

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On today's show Torres discusses the INSANE national title game, is Indiana the greatest story in college football history? He also looks at "Way Too Early Top 25's" and wonders: Who is overrated and underrated heading into next season?

Indiana national title game - best story ever (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the WILD national title game. Is Indiana the best story ever?! Are they the greatest team ever as well?!

Way Too Early Top 25 reactions (25:00): He also discusses On3's first version of the "Way Too Early Top 25" and explains the teams that they got right and wrong.

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Indiana vs. Miami Preview + Pick | Kentucky rally, UNC loss highlight WILD weekend of college hoops Jan 19, 2026

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Torres opens the show talking the College Football title game - Indiana and Miami, who wins and how it goes down? Also, the wild Darian Mensah story from over the weekend. Then he talks college hoops, discussing another huge Kentucky rally and North Carolina falling apart - is it over for Hubert Davis? Plus, Dan Hurley tells UConn fans to relax and has the Mick Cronin situation run its course at UCLA.

National Championship Game Preview (2:00): Torres opens the show by previewing Monday night's national title game! Indiana is favored but could Miami pull the surprise - and what are the big factors?! Also, Torres shares quick thoughts on the crazy Darian Mensah story - as the Duke QB transfers just hours before the portal closes - is there anything college football can do to stop situations like this ().

Kentucky's thrilling win down, North Carolina's meltdown + the rest of a busy weekend in college hoops (31:00): Torres wraps by talking an INSANE weekend in college hoops. Kentucky picks up a thrilling win over Tennessee, as the Wildcats appear to have an identity. UNC loses to Cal, just days after losing to Stanford is it over for Hubert Davis (43:00)?

Plus, Dan Hurley tells UConn fans to relax (55:00), Florida picks up a big win and has the Mick Cronin era officially run its course at UCLA (1:05:00)?

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Kentucky thriller, UNC loss at Stanford highlight WILD night of hoops | WILD CFB portal recruitment Jan 15, 2026

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It's a BUSY Thursday as Torres rips through a WILD couple nights of hoops. Kentucky wins a thriller, as Stanford knocks off UNC. Plus Vandy and Iowa State are no longer unbeaten. Also, UConn wins ugly, what's wrong with Louisville, AJ Dybantsa is historic and John Calipari has a bold statement about his team. Finally, the WILD recruitment of portal star Jordan Seaton picks up - and will ONLY get crazier from there.

Kentucky wins at the buzzer, UNC stunned at Stanford + a busy week in hoops (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a WILD week in college hoops. Kentucky wins at the buzzer and UNC falls at Stanford, plus Kansas and UConn pick up big wins on Tuesday (24:00). Plus, what's wrong with Louisville, AJ Dybantsa's historic season (34:00) and John Calipari's bold statement on Arkansas (45:00).

College football portal's WILDEST recruitment yet (56:00): Finally, Torres reacts as Colorado star Jordan Seaton is in the portal - and a bidding war has begun. How much is he commanding and who lands him?

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Texas spent HOW MUCH MONEY IN THE PORTAL? | Ty Simpson NEW TWIST? | Colorado star spurns Deion?! Jan 13, 2026

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Torres rips through the biggest stories in college sports! Texas puts together a HISTORICALLY expensive roster - is it natty or bust in Austin? Plus, Ty Simpson may be headed to the portal after all, a star leaves Deion Sanders and Colorado. Plus, is the No. 1 high school basketball player in America ready to commit?

Texas' WILDLY expensive roster (): Torres opens by discussing a report that Texas roster is hitting CRAZY high numbers - is it natty or bust in Austin? And what happens to Sark if they don't win it all next year?

Ty Simpson latest (19:00): Last week Alabama QB Ty Simpson declared for the draft - but that hasn't stopped a BUNCH of big-name schools from trying to convince him to transfer. Will he enter the portal? And where will he land?

A Colorado star turns his back on Deion Sanders (31:00): Finally, Torres reacts to news of former five-star Jordan Seaton entering the portal - did he turn his BACK on Coach Prime?!

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SEC football's DOWNFALL continues | Indiana's INSANE run continues | WILD Saturday in college hoops Jan 12, 2026

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On today's show Torres rips through a BIG weekend in the world of college sports. The SEC's downfall in football continues after Ole Miss' loss to Miami... and Indiana is so good people are now questioning how?! Plus, one college football power is getting crushed in the portal - who's to blame? Then Torres talks college hoops, as No. 2 Michigan wins, No. 1 Arizona rolls and who is actually good in the SEC? Finally, how the ACC actually got good in basketball again?!

SEC football's run is over + Indiana greateness (2:00): Torres opens the show reacting to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The SEC will AGAIN not have a team in the title game, and it's time to admit their run atop the sport is over. Plus, Indiana football is SO good - opposing fans are now... accusing them of cheating?!

Ohio State's portal woes (35:00): Next up, Torres reacts to a surprise portal story - as Ohio State keeps WHIFFING on one big portal name after another. What's realy going on with the Buckeyes?!

College hoops weekend recap (51:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking ALL the big news from the college hoops weekend. Michigan loses, while Arizona rolls, and on a weekend that Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama ALL lose - who's actually good in the SEC (1:04:00)? Plus, Torres discusses the surging ACC and how investment from schools has finally put a winning product on the court at several schools (1:18:00)

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Demond Williams NEW TWISTS | UConn thriller, Kentucky falls + WILD night of hoops | CFP Picks Jan 08, 2026

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On today's show Torres talks the latest in a wild couple days in college sports. The Demond Williams drama has WILD new twists and why has Cam Coleman's recruitment gone so quiet? Plus, Torres makes his final CFP semifinal picks. Finally, he talks a bunch of hoops, as UConn wins a thriller, Arkansas, BYU and Arizona make statements and Kansas wins a wild one Tuesday. Plus, another loss for Kentucky... what do they do with Mark Pope?!

Demond Williams latest (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking the WILD Demond Williams story, will he actually get eligible and why everyone should be rooting for Washington fight this case.

CFB Picks + the latest with Cam Coleman: Next up, Torres gives an update on the No. 1 player in the transfer portal - Cam Coleman (22:00). With visits wrapping up is a commitment coming?! Plus, Torres makes his playoff picks in Ole Miss-Miami and Indiana-Oregon (33:00).

College hoops Wednesday reset (44:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking a BIG night of hoops Wednesday. UConn gets a wild win, as Vandy, Arkansas, BYU and Arizona all make statements. Plus, the sad state of Kentucky basketball - does UK have to consider firing Mark Pope this year if things don't get better?

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Lane Kiffin gets BULLIED by Ole Miss | CFB QB carousel goes CRAZY | More bad news for Kentucky hoops Jan 06, 2026

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On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD couple days in college sports. Ole Miss stars all announce their returns to the Rebels, as Lane Kiffin gets buillied by his former school. Plus, a Sam Leavitt update, Kentucky gets its QB and more. What's the latest with Ty Simpson? Kyle Whittingham makes his moves at Michigan. Plus, more bad news for Kentucky basketball!

Lane Kiffin gets bullied by Ole Miss (2:00): Torres starts the show, talking about how several Ole Miss stars have announced they will stay in Oxford and NOT follow Lane Kiffin to LSU. Did we overestimate the impact Kiffin would have in Baton Rouge?

More CFB - QB's, Michigan and more (18:00): From there, Torres talks more CFB, with Kentucky, Auburn + Florida getting their QB's. Plus, Michigan makes major moves (32:00) and the Ty Simpson/Tennessee rumors pick up steam (52:00)

More bad news for Kentucky basketball (1:04:00): Finally, Torres wraps talking hoops and explains how a SHOCKING stat shows how far Kentucky basketball has fallen under Mark Pope.

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