Stay ConnectedAdam Breneman’s College Football Show takes you inside the game with interviews featuring the biggest coaches, players, and decision-makers in college football, plus Adam’s analysis on the teams, players, and stories shaping the sport.
Breneman brings a unique perspective as a former 3x All-American at Penn State and UMass, former 5-star recruit, the youngest Power Four position coach in college football, and now a national college football analyst for CBS Sports.
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College sports are changing… fast. IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard and Drew Weatherford (Weatherford Capital co-founder, former FSU QB, FSU Board of Trustees) join Adam at IMG Academy to lay out a simple, bold solution: Add More Athletes. Instead of cutting “non-revenue” sports, expand roster spots and create JV/“varsity-lite” teams—an on-campus farm system that develops talent, reduces portal chaos, and adds revenue.
We dive into the House settlement, NIL, the SCORE Act, Title IX implications, tuition economics (why “non-revenue” is a broken label), and a 2035 vision where football may operate outside the NCAA while the rest of college athletics becomes more local, developmental, and educational. If you care about athletes, coaches, or college campuses thriving, this conversation is the blueprint.
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0:00 - Intro
3:24 - When Brent knew there needed to be a change in college sports
4:56 - Drew’s perspective on the new era of college sports
7:45 - Brent Richard’s background and career path
11:05 - Drew Weatherford’s background and career path
13:33 - Advice to student-athletes that are interested in entrepreneurship
15:43 - Financial literacy at IMG Academy
17:46 - Bren’t favorite moment as CEO at IMG Academy
22:11 - Making the transition from high school to college easier
23:18 - Drew and his company investing on youth sports
26:05 - Add More Athletes initiative
30:30 - Implementing Add More Athletes at universities
39:45 - Add More Athletes makes the Transfer Portal less chaotic
45:38 - Olympic sports in college
51:50 - Conversations with administrators about Add More Athletes
53:20 - Implementing Add More Athletes legislation
57:00 - Dealing with big change in college sports
1:05:07 - Who needs to support Add More Athletes
1:07:52 - General public being in support of Add More Athletes
1:08:44 - Most pivotal moment of Drew’s career
1:12:36 - Brent on Overcoming Adversity
1:19:15 - Teaching belief in yourself at IMG
1:20:45 - Advice to younger Brent and Drew
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
“Row The Boat” isn’t a slogan.
It’s the heartbeat of Minnesota football.
P.J. Fleck opens up on how it was born from tragedy, why it resonates so deeply, and how it’s transformed the culture of Gopher football.
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On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports. Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
In this episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman, we sit down with Drake Lindsey, Minnesota’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Lindsey opens up about his journey from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Minneapolis, the moment he knew he was “a Gopher,” and what it’s really like playing for Coach P.J. Fleck.
He breaks down his development behind Max Brosmer, the importance of NIL (and why it’s not his focus), how he’s building chemistry with star running back Darius Taylor, and what his “Why” is as he prepares to lead the Gophers into a new era.
If you’re a Minnesota fan, college football junkie, or just love hearing from the next generation of leaders in the sport, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
:54 - Mindset going into 2025
1:23 - Growing as a QB
2:00 - Welcome to College Football moment
2:43 - Recruiting process
4:00 - Committing to Minnesota
4:38 - Being QB1 for P.J. Fleck
5:49 - Best P.J. Fleck story
6:53 - Biggest adjustment at Minnesota
7:48 - Tanner Morgan and Max Brosmer
9:26 - being ready for the spotlight
10:40 - Darius Taylor
11:10 - Check down vs. Big play mentality
12:13 - Offseason improvements
13:00 - What family means to Drake
14:15 - NIL at Minnesota
15:44 - Advice to younger Drake
16:20 - Expectations for 2025
17:11 - Drake’s why
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
Nate Burleson didn’t want to be known as just a football player.
After 11 years in the league, he walked away with no Hall of Fame jacket… and a decision to make.
Be remembered for what he was or become something greater.
He chose the hard road — reinventing himself from scratch.
Now he’s a multi-time Emmy winner, one of the most respected voices in media, and still pushing for more.
This is what reinvention really looks like.
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On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
This week on Next Up With Adam Breneman, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on building a program, leading through change, and the personal experiences that shaped his “Row The Boat” culture.
Fleck reflects on the moments that defined his tenure at Minnesota — from snapping a 15-year losing streak to Wisconsin, to the program-changing upset over Penn State in 2019. He explains how his background as a 6th-grade teacher influenced his coaching style, why he believes “control is for amateurs,” and what he looks for in both recruits and young coaches.
The conversation also dives into how Fleck keeps his program transformational in an era that’s increasingly transactional. He shares why Minnesota has one of the nation’s highest retention rates, how his staff manages NIL and revenue sharing, and the importance of honesty and transparency with players when money is involved.
Fleck opens up about the origin of “Row The Boat,” born after the loss of his infant son, and how it became a symbol of resilience for Minnesota football and the community. He also discusses the advice he received from Greg Schiano, the lessons he’s learned in 13 years as a head coach, and the legacy he hopes his players remember: not wins, but the life lessons of being better husbands, fathers, and leaders.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Defining last 9 years at Minnesota
2:52 - Building culture at Minnesota
6:06 - Evolving as a Head Coach
9:36 - Traits in young coaches
11:38 - Transparency with players
14:37 - Shifting Model for Revenue Sharing
16:48 - Coach Fleck’s favorite part of the job
18:43 - Elevating the Minnesota Football Brand
20:18 - Row The Boat origin story
22:15 - Minnesota is a life program
23:20 - What still needs to happen at Minnesota
24:32 - Best advice Coach Fleck has ever received
27:40 - Coach Fleck’s why
29:15 - What Coach Fleck wants his players to say about him
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
Syracuse’s first spring practice was sloppy, guys were fighting and professors were watching.
So, Fran Brown made the whole team bear crawl — even the quarterback.
That was the day everything changed.
That was the culture shift.
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On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
Virginia Tech starting quarterback Kyron Drones joins Adam Breneman on Next Up for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Texas high school football to leading the Hokies. Growing up in Pearland, Texas, Drones won a state championship with his dad as head coach, a moment that solidified his love for the game.
After beginning his college career at Baylor and learning patience through a redshirt season, he transferred to Virginia Tech, where he quickly earned the starting job and began shaping the team’s identity.
In this episode, Drones opens up about how he knew Virginia Tech was the right fit, what he learned from his first start, and how he’s battled through adversity, injuries, and outside noise. He shares how he balances being a playmaker with making smart decisions, the ways he’s grown as a leader, and the brotherhood that’s fueling the Hokies this season. Drones also talks about life off the field—from his approach to NIL opportunities and investing in real estate, to his commitment to mental health and the unwavering support of his family.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Transferring to Virginia Tech
3:26 - Growing up in Pearland, Texas
5:22 - Realizing Kyron was D1 bound
6:21 - Why Baylor out of high school
8:04 - Welcome to College Football moment
9:07 - Redshirting at Baylor
10:44 - First impression of Coach Pry
11:14 - First start at Virginia Tech
13:16 - Where Kyron’s toughness comes from
14:10 - Offseason improvements
15:56 - Kyron’s definition of leadership
17:20 - Winning games through the air and not running
18:49 - Best Coach Pry story
19:51 - Fall camp so far at Virginia Tech
20:43 - What makes Virginia Tech special
21:44 - Overcoming adversity
22:59 - Blocking out the outside noise
24:48 - Advice to 18-year-old Kyron
25:17 - Best advice a coach ever gave Kyron
25:43 - Family
26:57 - What the world doesn’t know about Kyron Drones
27:47 - Kyron as a teammate and leader
28:15 - How Kyron has changed in college
29:08 - Measuring success in 2025
29:33 - NIL as starting QB at Virginia Tech
32:46 - Goals for Virginia Tech in 2025
33:28 - Weekly routine
34:20 - Kyron’s why
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
They said his system was too risky.
Too aggressive.
That it couldn’t work at a place like Penn State.
Jim Knowles heard all of it — and didn’t flinch.
Now he’s the one calling the shots in Happy Valley, and he’s got one goal: build the best defense in the country.
This is how he thinks about pressure, scheme, and silencing critics.
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On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
In this episode, Adam Breneman sits down with Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea for one of the most thoughtful and transparent conversations ever on Next Up. From his emotional first day on the job to the grind of building a winning program in the SEC, Coach Lea opens up like never before.
He reflects on the early failures, the pressure he put on himself to be the “savior” of the program, and how those expectations had to be broken down before real growth could begin. Lea discusses the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on his recruiting blueprint, the internal culture shift he fought to instill, and the importance of alignment at every level — from the weight room to the classroom.
He also shares what it takes to lead with purpose in a results-driven world, why retention is just as important as talent acquisition, and how he’s learned to coach with patience, clarity, and conviction. Beyond the X’s and O’s, this is a conversation about growth, fatherhood, self-awareness, and building a program rooted in values. Whether you’re a coach, player, or leader of any kind, this episode will challenge you to think differently about success.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Day 1 as Vanderbilt’s new head coach
2:20 - Going into year 5
3:43 - Moment of getting head coaching job
9:43 - Interview process
14:00 - Biggest surprise during first few months at Vanderbilt
17:40 - Changing culture at Vanderbilt
22:22 - Creating culture with coaching staff
25:05 - Turning point as a head coach
32:53 - Favorite moments of last season
35:54 - Roster construction
40:51 - Being Nashville’s college football team
44:34 - What Coach Lea looks for in young coaches
49:06 - Most important decision in Coach Lea’s life
56:58 - Legacy at Vanderbilt
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.
Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
Beau Pribula didn’t want to leave Penn State.
He had just practiced. Thought he was playing in the playoffs.
Then everything changed.
The phone call from his family.
The meetings with Coach Franklin.
The decision that changed everything.
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Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
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