Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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College Football Playoff chaos coming? USC is broken - can Lincoln Riley fix it? A&M coaching update + Feast Week preview Nov 20, 2023

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Torres opens the show by discussing chaos scenarios for the College Football Playoff - and the one team that is most likely to get screwed. Plus, USC is broken - can Lincoln Riley fix it? We have a VERY interesting A&M coaching update, plus thoughts on Arkansas, UCLA, Syracuse and more. Finally, a full Feast Week preview, talking Maui, Battle 4 Atlantis and more!

College Football Playoff chaos coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking chaos scenarios for the College Football Playoff. What if all five leagues finish with an undefeated or one-loss champ - who ends up getting screwed?!

USC is broken - can Lincoln Riley fix them (14:00): Next up, Torres talks the debacle with USC, which lost to UCLA to fall to 7-5 overall. With their season done and Caleb Williams gone, what is the actual fix for USC? And is Lincoln Riley the man to get it done?!

Texas A&M update + the rest of the coaching carousel (26:00): From there, Torres talks the coaching carousel. He has some interesting updates on Texas A&M, and whether they really plan to pursue a marquee name. Plus, Arkansas will keep Sam Pittman, but is it a good idea and the rest of the carousel news and notes (42:00).

Feast Week preview (49:00): Finally, Torres wraps with a "Feast Week" preview, giving a preview and picks on the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis and more. Plus, thoughts on UConn's impressive win over Indiana on Sunday and the rest of the week ahead in college hoops.

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What's the next big move on the CFB coaching carousel, Michigan settles with Big Ten, Right/Wrong + Rich Rodriguez joins the show! Nov 17, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses the next big move on the college football coaching carousel and Michigan settling with the Big Ten - and why the pressure is now on... Ohio State?! Plus, he plays "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" and Rich Rodriguez joins the show! Here's a full rundown:

Michigan settles with the Big Ten - now the pressure's on... Ohio State?! (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Michigan's decision not to fight the Big Ten's three-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh. Also, is all the pressure now on... Ohio State?! Torres explains.

What's the next big news on the college football coaching carousel (15:00): From there, Torres discusses the next big moves on the college football coaching carousel. He discusses the Chip Kelly/UCLA report - and why he's not sure it's accurate. Plus, has a decision already been made on Arkansas' Sam Pittman?! Plus thoughts on a few other major gigs.

Rich Rodriguez joins the show (34:00): Next, Aaron is welcomed by Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez. The guys discuss his work taking JSU from the FCS to the FBS, whether JSU should be bowl eligible and Rich Rod answers the question of what he's learned through the years and if he appreciates the wins more as time has gone on.

Finally, the show wraps with another edition of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" as he discusses the one college football coach he was dead right on, the one he was wrong on, and what to make of Kentucky and Duke basketball after the Champions Classic. Plus, the one NBA star he nailed from the beginning (51:00)!

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Crazy new twists on the Texas A&M search + Champions Classic reaction on Kentucky-Kansas, Duke-Michigan State and more college hoops! Nov 15, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses all the crazy new twists in the Texas A&M coaching search, and discusses a wild couple days of college hoops, including a positive loss for Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, and the rest of the Champions Classic and Gavitt Games! Here's a full rundown:

The latest crazy twists on the Texas A&M coaching search (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing all the crazy new twists on the Texas A&M coaching search, with several high-profile candidates saying they're not interested - while others sound like they might be ready to come to College Station! Torres also briefly discusses the Mississippi State opening.

Champions Classic/Gavitt Games conversation: From there, Torres switches gears and talks a crazy few nights of college hoops. He opens with the Champions Classic, where Kentucky showed a lot of positive signs, even in a loss, and Kansas looked very much like the No. 1 team. Plus is Duke overrated? Is Michigan State even good? Plus thoughts on a mega win for Marquette at Illinois, St. John's MSG flop and the rest of the week in college hoops!

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Jimbo Fisher FIRED - who's next at A&M, Michigan wins a thriller - what's next for Harbaugh? James Franklin fiasco + the rest of a wild weekend in college football Nov 12, 2023

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On today's show Aaron reacts to an insane weekend in college football! He discusses Jimbo Fisher's stunning firing - why it happened now and who will be next? Michigan survives at Penn State, while there are bigger questions ever about James Franklin! Plus, Georgia dominates, Jayden Daniels record-setting day, another disaster at Florida and much, MUCH more.

Jimbo Fisher fired - why now and who's next?: Torres opens the show by discussing Jimbo Fisher's stunning firing at Texas A&M - why did it happen now, and who are the realistic candidates to take over?

Michigan wins without Harbaugh + James Franklin lets his team down again: Next up, Torres reacts to the crazy result in Happy Valley. Michigan survived without Jim Harbaugh in an emotional victory. Plus, after another crushing loss in a big game - is it proof James Franklin will never lead Penn State to the ultimate prize?

The rest of a wild weekend in college football: Finally, Torres wraps with the rest of a wild weekend in college football. Georgia football proves it's still the best, plus Jayden Daniels has a historic game. Also, after another embarrassing effort, is it proof Billy Napier is NOT the guy in Gainesville. Finally, a look at the updated playoff picture and a shout out to the Arizona Wildcats!

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Michigan fights back - how does this end? Lane Kiffin/Ole Miss sued by former player! Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong! Nov 10, 2023

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On today's loaded Friday show, Torres talks about the latest at Michigan. The Wolverines are fighting back - but is this a battle they can win? Then he talks about the wild story as a former Ole Miss football player is suing the school and Lane Kiffin. Did Kiffin do anything wrong? Finally, Torres wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the week:

What's next for Michigan (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Michigan fighting back against the Big Ten - is this a battle they can win?!

Lane Kiffin/Ole Miss sued by former player (14:00): Next up, Torres talks about a wild story as a former Ole Miss player is suing the school and Lane Kiffin! Does the player have a fight?! And what's next for Kiffin and Ole Miss?!

Best/worst takes of the week (25:00): Finally, Torres wraps by sharing his best and worst takes of the week with America's favorite podcast segment "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron was wrong." He discusses what he got right and wrong on the Michigan scandal, and the one college hoops power he was dead wrong on. Plus, why he was dead right about one major NFL story!

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How many teams can realistically make the College Football Playoff (and what's their path?!) + previewing and picks on Michigan-Penn State and Ole Miss-Georgia Nov 08, 2023

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With a new playoff poll out, Aaron asks: How many teams can realistically make the College Football Playoff? And what's their path? Also, he previews and makes picks for the mega, Top 10 matchups between Michigan and Penn State Ole Miss-Georgia this weekend. Here's a full rundown:

How many teams can realistically make the playoff - and what's their path (2:00)?: Torres opens the show by discussing the College Football Playoff picture. With the second poll out, Torres asks - how many teams can realistically make the playoff? And whats their path?

Preview and picks on this week's Top 10 matchups: Michigan-Penn State and Ole Miss-Georgia (22:00): Finally, Torres previews and makes picks on the two Top 10 matchups this weekend, Michigan-Penn State and Ole Miss-Georgia. Can Harbaugh and the boys win a big one in Happy Valley? And Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss can't ACTUALLY upset Georgia... can they?!

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Big Ten ready to suspend Harbaugh? College hoops opening night reaction + Torres makes his Final Four and national title picks! Nov 07, 2023

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On today's show Aaron talks about the latest twist with Michigan - will the Big Ten actually suspend Jim Harbaugh? Also, why Torres has changed his opinion on this story. From there, he then discusses the opening night of college hoops, sharing thoughts on UConn, Bama, UNC, Kentucky and more. Finally, he shares his preseason Final Four and title picks.

Will the Big Ten really suspend Jim Harbaugh (2:00)?: Torres opens the show by discussing yet another new twist in the Michigan story. Will the Big Ten really suspend Jim Harbaugh? Torres discusses, and explains why his opinion on this entire story has changed.

Reaction to opening night of the college hoops season (18:00): Next up, Torres shares his thoughts on opening night of the college hoops season, diving in on UConn's title defense, why Bama was his surprise team and why Kentucky may already be better than he expected. Plus, Arizona, Kansas and more!

Final Four and title picks (33:00): Finally, Torres shares his preseason Final Four and title picks!

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Week 10 RECAP: Bama's big win, USC debacle, Michigan without Stalions + REST OF A WILD WEEK! Nov 06, 2023

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Torres rips through the best Saturday of the college football season, reacting to Bama's big win over LSU - and why this is proof of one big thing. Plus, USC gets embarrassed by Washington and finally makes a big move. Then, the rest of the weekend in college football, including Michigan winning big without Connor Stalions, Texas surviving, Bedlam and... is the clock ticking on Jimbo Fisher?

Bama beats LSU - is this Nick Saban's best coaching job ever (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Alabama's big win over LSU. Considering where things were two months ago, is this Nick Saban's best coaching job ever?

USC gets embarrassed by Washington and fires their defensive coordinator - now what (20:00)?: Next, Torres reacts to the big news at USC. Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch was fired, following another frustrating loss to Washington. Torres says there's one silver lining that not everyone may have realized just yet.

The rest of a wild weekend in college football (34:00): Finally, Torres shares thoughts from a wild Saturday in college football. Is Michigan's dominant win over Purdue proof that Connor Stalions had nothing to do with their success? Texas survives, Oklahoma loses, plus is the clock officially ticking on Jimbo Fisher's tenure at Texas A&M.

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Loaded Week 10 College Football Preview, will the Big Ten punish Michigan if the NCAA won't, "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" Nov 03, 2023

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On today's show, Torres previews all the big Week 10 games including LSU-Bama, Washington-USC, Bedlam and more! Then he answers the question - could the Big Ten punish Michigan even if the NCAA won't? Finally, he wraps the show by playing "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong"

Week 10 Preview (2:00): Aaron opens the show by previewing a LOADED Week 10 slate. He shares thoughts on LSU-Bama, Washington-USC, Notre Dame-Clemson, Mizzou-Georgia, A&M-Ole Miss, Bedlam and more!

Could the Big Ten punish Michigan if the NCAA won't (26:00)?: Next, Torres reacts to a report that the Big Ten could punish Michigan even if the NCAA won't. Could it actually happen? And what does Michigan need to do to stop it?

Right/Wrong (38:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by playing "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" talking about his best and worst takes of the week. Included - the one college football team he was dead right on, why he was clearly wrong on Will Levis, and what to make of Cooper Flagg's commitment to Duke. Plus, a can't miss college hoops coach has been a disaster - now what?!

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BONUS EPISODE: Bobby Knight passes away - remembering the legacy of a basketball icon Nov 02, 2023

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We have a bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron discusses the passing of Bobby Knight. Torres hits on the good and the bad, some stories you probably don't know, and why there will be never be another coach like him.

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