Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Week 3 preview: Jimbo on the brink, must-win for Auburn, best bets and the rest of the weekend ahead + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" Sep 16, 2022

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron explains why Jimbo Fisher has more pressure on him than anyone in college football heading into Week 3, and is Saturday a must-win for Bryan Harsin and Auburn. He discusses the rest of the Week 3 slate and also plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here is a full rundown of the show.

Pressure's on at A&M (4:00): Aaron opens the show by explaining why Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher have more pressure on them than anyone in college football heading into Saturday. Aaron discusses why it's time for Jimbo to make a QB change and wonders aloud: How bad will it get if the Aggies actually lose?

The rest of the Week 3 slate (18:00): From there, Aaron looks at the rest of the Week 3 slate. Why Auburn's game against Penn State is basically a must-win for Bryan Harsin, can Nebraska pull off the upset post-Scott Frost and should USC be on upset alert? Also, Aaron hands out his best bet of the weekend.

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, Aaron plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" explaining why he was dead right on Brian Kelly at Notre Dame, dead wrong on Alabama and right... and wrong on A&M. Also, one of his worst "Aaron Wrong's" in the history of the show!

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Tom Brady's cryptic comments, crazy Sean Payton/Nebraska report + other odds and ends (Kentucky + Iowa!) Sep 14, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses a VERY cryptic Tom Brady quote - will he even make it through the season? They he discusses the wildest Nebraska report yet, as one writer says the Cornhuskers should pursue... Sean Payton! Plus, wacky stories from Kentucky and Iowa round out the show!

Tom Brady's cryptic comments (4:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing some cryptic comments from Tom Brady about his future in football. Is it possible Brady retires... before the end of this season?

Nebraska should call... Sean Payton (19:00)? Next, Aaron reacts to a column from one respected college football writer, who says Nebraska should pursue... Sean Payton? Aaron explains why the argument makes sense (even if it is unrealistic) and explains what his pitch to Payton would be (you don't want to miss this).

Plus, Kentucky continues to celebrate its win over Florida and Iowa fans get the last laugh after a brutal start this season.

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Is the CFB season more wide open than we thought, how good is the Nebraska job in 2022 + College hoops recruiting news and notes Sep 13, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron asks if the college football season is more wide open than we thought and just how good is the Nebraska job in 2022. Finally, some college hoops recruiting news and notes on DJ Wagner, Ron Holland and others, with college coaches on the road. Here's a full rundown:

Is the college football season more open than we thought (3:00)?: Now two weeks into the season, is college football more wide open than we thought? Aaron explains why struggles from some of the sport's biggest powers make this season make it seem like this year could be more open than any in recent memory.

How "good" of a job is Nebraska in 2022 (21:00)? Next up, Aaron looks at the now-open Nebraska coaching job and asks how good the job is in 2022? He goes through the negatives including recruiting and geography, but also explains why certain things make it a better job than most realize.

College hoops recruiting news and notes (35:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by talking some college hoops recruiting news and notes. With coaches now allowed to visit prospects he gives updates on Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and a surprise school - as they pursue some of the top uncommitted prospects left on the board.

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Bama-Texas thriller, Texas A&M and Notre Dame take brutal losses, Scott Frost fired + a tribute to Mark Stoops Sep 12, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the Bama-Texas thriller and asks: Are we more concerned about Bama or impressed with Texas? He then explains the difference between Texas A&M and Notre Dame's losses and discusses Scott Frost's firing and who might be next at Nebraska. Finally, he explains why Mark Stoops is the most underappreciated coach in college football. Here's a full rundown:

Bama-Texas thriller (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the thriller between Alabama and Texas. Aaron explains why Bryce Young was the difference and asks whether we should be more concerned about Alabama or impressed by Texas?

Texas A&M and Notre Dame lose - and both losses are completely different (21:00): Next up, Aaron discusses Top 10 losses from Texas A&M and Notre Dame. He explains why he's officially done defending Jimbo Fisher and why it's time to deliver. He also explains why Notre Dame's loss only proves what we already knew about the Irish - and why it proves Marcus Freeman won't be judged by this season, but by what he does in the 2023 and 2024 off-seasons (32:00).

Scott Frost fired at Nebraska - what we went wrong and who's next?: Aaron then reacts to the news that Scott Frost is out at Nebraska. He discusses what went wrong and why he believes the Nebraska job is better now than it was five years ago when Frost was hired. Also, he quickly rips through some of the best candidates, including one high profile coach who would absolutely say yes.

An appreciation for Mark Stoops (1:00:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by giving an appreciation to Mark Stoops, who is beloved in Kentucky but underappreciated nationally. Saturday's win over Florida shows why Stoops is the most underrated coach in the country, and it also proved that there is plenty more for this Kentucky program to accomplish. Also, is Stoops the best program builder in recent college football history.

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Full Week 2 preview (Bama-Texas, Kentucky-Florida + more), Dabo gets paid + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Sep 09, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron previews a fun Week 2 of college football, including Alabama-Texas, Kentucky-Florida, South Carolina-Arkansas and more. He then asks whether Clemson should've given Dabo Swinney an extension and plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" with his best and worst takes of Week 1 of the college football season.

Full Week 2 preview (2:00): Aaron opens the show by previewing a fun Week 2 slate in college football. Does Texas have any chance against Alabama? Can Kentucky pull off the upset in the Swamp + Arkansas is a heavy favorite and Lincoln Riley and USC hit the road. Aaron gives his picks and overall thoughts.

Dabo gets a big extension - but is it the wrong move (26:00)? Next, Aaron discusses Dabo's big extension which will pay him more than $11 million per year. But off a disappointing season and at a time where college football is changing, should Clemson have held off from paying their iconic head coach?

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (39:00): Finally, Aaron plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes from Week 1 of college football. He discusses Billy Napier and Florida, Georgia's hot start and one coach calling Alabama "the best college football team he's ever seen. Also, is there any hope for Scott Frost and Nebraska?

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NFL thoughts, Bills-Rams pick, Bama vs. Texas first look + Pat McAfee joins College Gameday Sep 08, 2022

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On today's show Aaron discusses his biggest storylines entering the season, shares his first look at Alabama vs. Texas this weekend and discusses Pat McAfee joining College Gameday. Here is a full rundown of today's show:

Aaron's NFL hot takes (3:00): With the NFL season kicking off Aaron shares his seven biggest hot takes for the season ahead. He also shares his thoughts on Thursday night's Bills-Rams game and makes his Super Bowl pick!

First look at Saturday's Alabama-Texas game (26:00): From there, Aaron discusses the things he's most excited about for Saturday's Alabama-Texas game. Will the Tide play with a chip on their shoulder, what will Quinn Ewers do in his first big game and how will Texas respond if things don't go well?!

Pat McAfee joins "College Gameday" (41:00): Finally, Aaron reacts to the news of Pat McAfee joining "College Gameday." Aaron explains why it's a big get for the show, but also is McAfee the right fit? And what role will the show actually use him in?

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College football "tiers" after Week 1, Clemson's quarterback controversy + reporter goes after Brian Kelly Sep 07, 2022

Show notes

Aaron is back with a new episode - as he re-ranks teams after Week 1 and puts them in tiers based on who can make the playoff, who can win it all - and who can do neither. Then he discusses Clemson's impending QB controversy and Brian Kelly's dust-up with a reporter.

College football's "tiers" after Week 1 (2:30): Aaron opens the show by sharing his college football "tiers" after Week 1. He explains why there are *already* only two teams that can win it all, plus who else can actually make the playoff - we have a few surprising teams

Clemson's QB controversy (27:00): Next up, Aaron discusses Clemson's impending QB controversy - DJ struggled again and five-star freshman Cade Klubnik looked like a star. Does Dabo need to make a change to save Clemson's title hopes?

Finally, Aaron wraps with a bizarre back and forth between a reporter and Brian Kelly (40:00) - is there ALREADY trouble in paradise?

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FULL WEEK 1 RECAP: Florida's big night, LSU falls apart, Georgia makes a statement + everything else from the first weekend in college football Sep 06, 2022

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After five days of non-stop college football, Aaron returns to recap all of Week 1. He talks Florida's big night in the Swamp, LSU's meltdown and what Georgia proved in a beatdown. Plus thoughts on Ohio State-Notre Dame, Clemson and more.

Florida's big debut (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the most significant result of the weekend - Florida's stunner over Utah in the Swamp. Aaron discusses the single most impressive thing about what Billy Napier has done with the Gators, and why this loss was especially costly for Utah and the Pac-12.

LSU's meltdown (20:00): Next, Aaron reacts to the meltdown from LSU against Florida State. Aaron explains why you shouldn't blame Brian Kelly, why this proves exactly how big of a mess he inherited and can LSU bounce back against a brutal schedule.

Georgia, Ohio State-Notre Dame and the rest of Week 1 (41:00): Aaron wraps the show by reacting to the rest of the Week 1 slate. Why Georgia's win proved something important about the program, and why Ohio State's win over Notre Dame didn't prove much at all. Also, quick thoughts on Clemson, USC, and the rest of the Week 1 slate.

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EMERGENCY POD: We have College Football Playoff expansion - the good and bad of a 12-team playoff Sep 02, 2022

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In this Friday bonus episode, Torres reacts to the big news: College football will expand to 12 teams. What do you need to know? And what are the positives and negatives?

Torres hits on it all in this bonus episode.

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MEGA announcement(s), Week 1 preview, expanded College Football Playoff (?) + Urban Meyer coaching rumors begin Sep 02, 2022

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron shares several mega announcements, before breaking down all the big games in Week 1. He then discusses a new report on an expanded CFB Playoff and some news and interesting Urban Meyer rumors

Mega announcement(s) (2:00) + Week 1 preview (15:00): Aaron opens the show by sharing several mega announcements heading into Week 1 of the college football season. Plus, he previews all the mega Week 1 games, including Notre Dame-Ohio State, Oregon-Georgia, Utah-Florida, Cincinnati-Arkansas and more.

Expanded College Football Playoff on the horizon (37:00)?: Next up, Aaron discusses reports that we could get an expanded College Football Playoff - as soon as Friday! Is it realistic? What are the hold-ups and what could an expanded playoff actually look like?

Urban Meyer coaching rumors begin (49:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the first rumors about Urban Meyer's coaching future. Aaron explains why the latest rumors are proof that Meyer will eventually be back in coaching.

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